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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-17
Mr.. GriSsby's Position

hr. 6TlSSby'S Position
EDITOR COURIER:
Under the caption. Where DE-
You Stand" in your las, issue.
relative To the candidates for Inc
Legislature. YOU request answers
to certain questions which Won
claim the people wi-hau,vrr.. bv
the candidates.
Therefore, a candidate for Inc
Legislature To- represent Clarke and
" AREA counties. wil. a.tcup. ia
answer satisfactorily and directly.
without any attempt at duplicity
or evasion. In order. though. in
answer YOU intr'lgcntly. | will be
compelled to refer in substance In
your questions
You ask If the candidate, would
favor or oppose in the next Legis-
lature laws for the purpo,r ol build-
ing better roads. would say I'm
answer 10 this question that Ger
tainly would he IN favor of il. pro-
vlded the Legislature did not re-
ducc the State tax. which | would
be in favor of reducing to M least
IL cents on the Sl00: and therefore
should such a bill be passed there
would be very little money to Toe
appropriated upon roads by the
State. But should there be any
money 10 bc appropriated. better
roads by State aid shculdccrtain. 4.
favor; with. however. more local
jurisdiction.
A. To improving the public
school system. | would favor such
a bill. and, of course. better and
cheaper books il possible without
causing too much confusion.
would most heartily favor law
placing a minimum salary which
may be paid 20 school teachers
holding the different classes OF
certificates. | think there are
more important changes. a to
schools, than those YOU name. but
! answer directly as 60 your ques-
tions.
would favor sufficient pensions
for the needy and deserving ex-
Confederate soldiers.
As to a reduction of the State
tax, which Is now 30 cents per
500, ! would favor and vote for
an immediate reduction of at least
20 cents, as | have stated above.
As To your two last questions,
relative 10 the liquor question.
will say that under no circum-
stances would favor law To take
away from the people their right
of decision on a question of such
grave importance 10 them. and
would therefore oppose any bill
which might tend to lessen the
right of our electorate. either in
regard To State coz local matters.
| had intended 10 90 moro fully
and explicitly into the matters re-
ferrcd To, bat wishing to answer
You directly and without suspicion
of evasion, ! will refrain from s.
doing.
j X GRTGSRY
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-17
The Lyric CHANGES Hours.

Beginning with next Monday
night the performances at the
Lyric Theater will start promptly
at 1.3O instead of z O'Clock.
The regular matinees on Thurs
DAY and Saturday at $50 will be
continued as heretofore.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-17
Mr.. Cannon Admits The Facts.

In A signed letter addressed to MIR.
K. ) Barbour, and by him given
to the Richmond Journal for pub
hcation, Rev. James Cannon, Jr.,
one of the principal leaders of the
Virginia Anti-Saloon League, adj
mitS exactly what was specifically
charged by the Richmond journal
and other papers, that Mr.. Cannon
had conference with Senetor
Thomas ). Martin. in Washington.
before the Anti-SaIoon League
Convention in Norfolk, and that
certain parts of the report of the
legislature committee of the League
were omitted by Mr.. Cannon after
that conference without the knowl-
edge or consent OF that committee
or the convention.
We quote the following from
Mr.. Cannon's letter:
DIR. Cannon saw Senator Mar
I'm IN Washington and talked with
MN about the Anti Saloon League
legislation. After that conversa-
tion. the paragraph in the legiSla-
1--WE report concerning the ship
ment of liquors from wet into dry
territory was not presented to the
convention. and DIR. Cannon did not
tell the legislative committee sit
ing IN regular session, nor did he
Tell the convention these things.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-17

How can any person risk taking some
unknown cough remedy when Foley's
Honey and Tar costs them no morei IL
Is a safe remedy. contains no harmful
drugs. and cures the most obstinate
coughs and colds. Why experiment
with your hesl,hf Insist upon having
the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar J.
c. Jones & Co, Wildwood: II. {. Green,
Boyce va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-17
ANNOUNCEMENT.
For House Of DELEGATES.

Tothe Voters ofClarke and Warren Counties:
| respectfully announce myself a candidate
Tor election a the representative Of Clarke
and Warren in the next House Of Delegates.
subject 10 the action OF the Democratic pri-
mary. Some OF the planks in my plaifor
are: Single list Of public school hooks.
election Of commissioners Of revenue bv the
people; deserved increase in pensions "a
confederate veterans, a law Furnishing those
who kldnap or entice any inmate of an
asylum; and Federal appropriations for the
Virginia Military Institute and the Virgins
Polytechnic Institute.
". NJ. STRUpER.
MillwOOd. Va. Feb. Is lq0a
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-17

and made their returns in duplicate as
required by law, and adjourned. and
these returns had been semitic Richmond
by the Clerk prior 20 the thievery above
referred to-
/ The thieves failed 70 remove the bal
lots and registration books from the
Clerks Office, however, so that these.
with the original returns Of the election
Commissioners I'm Richmond. furnished
such overv he'minc evidence of JUDGE
Mann's election. that bis political emo.
mics did Not have enough Saith in their
own assertions % make any inves'i -a-
/ zion although g. seems ever, nrre-,r.
nifty was given tlem 81. go -o.
Secondly. his appointment con- the joint
/ Committee OF the House and Senate. 20
which appointments by the Govern or
were referred. has been shown Co have
been made without any solicitation ON
/ hi- part, and his vote for the confrma-
tion Of judge Rheas nomination o.,
/ Governor Swanson. could not have been
otherwise
As II was. IL rested ou the approval Of
The Democratic Representatives Of the
south. the recommendations Of the Bar
OF Bristol the testimony Of witnesses Of
/ good standing that Judge Rhea was a
man Of high character. which testimony
was uucontradicted by those opposed 20
bis confirmation ~ "a member Of the
Corporation Commission; and IL NAV be
added TO this, that Judge Rhea's ability
was never put in question.
Nine out Of the ten members Of the
Joint Committee voted for Judge Rhea.
and the Committee repor, was sustained
I hy az overw helming majority of tie Leg
i-laturc. Il now Is generally known that
the real cause for the protest against
Judge Rhea lay in the fact that he had
proven himself 20 be a strong and stall
wart opponent 20 the growing Republi-
canism in the Congressional District
where he lived.
Thirdly If any honest objection can be
raised against Judge Mann because he
/ defended damage suits against Railroads.
I then we had better tear up the present
/ Constitution 90 Virginia. because it was
/ in great part created by men who held
+ positions in the employ of these corpor-
aiions. some of the best and noblost
sons of Virginia sire in the employ OF
Railroad Companies; and it will always
+ be sountii Railways give wayto Airships.
/ This objection 90 Judge Nann's cand-
. idacy probably owes itself 20 an impro-
. per understanding Of the peoples at,-
iude toward Railways. The Public
wants Railroads. 10 needs them, and
they are indispensable 20 the people. and
they are friendly 90 them. hut ,hey DO
want these biz Corporations controlled
and held amcnab,e % the law.
II has been shown iu the public press
that Judge Mann never acted a. Genera
. Counsel for the Railways. and therefore
never had anything 90 60 with thei,
policy or management. He simply rep
resented them in damage suits in one oi
two Counties, and 10 say tha, this VS..
improper Is 20 contend that Railroad.
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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-17
For Sale.

Fresh Cow. with Calf.
Berkshire Boar and two Brood
SOws
Old-fashioned Square Piano.
3 W. II. MORELAND.
r. +. d. ,. Berryville, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-17

Don't wait until your blood is impoy.
eiished and you are sick and ailing, but
TAKE HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
now 1t will positively drive out all
winter impurities. 81 cents. Tea or
Tablets. c. Blencowe.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-17
EGGS for Sale.

Selected eggs for Matching, from
thoroughbred Barred Plymouth
Rocks and White Wyandottes.
CHAs. w. MARKS.
Berryville, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-17
For House OF DELEGATES

To the Voters Of Clarke and Warren Counties
l respectfully announce myself rs a candi-
date Tor election 10 the next Legislature TO
represent the counties Of Clarke and Warren
-Suelect To the action of the Democratic
primaries
VI. II. REARnoN.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-17
Not Ready for Prohibition.

Rev. Ed. J. Richardson, of the
Virginia Anti Saloon League, de-
hvered an address in the Court
house last night on the subject of
The Virginia Anti-Saloon League
and Statewide Prohibition.
Mr.. Richardson said, in sub
stance. that the League had formed
no deal with any political party
or organization. but had in the
past asked. and would in the future
continue L. ask. the advice and as
sistance of any persons Of influence
or authority.
Mr.. Richardson said that it was
the intention of the League to keep
up their educational work. and
hold local option elections i'm every
wet city in the State before
Statewide prohibition was asked
for.
Lack of space prevents US from
going further into the details of
the address. but the above covers
the salient features Of the speech.
spring tonic that makes rich. red
blood Brings strength, health and nap.
Illness 20 the whole family Nofbing
equals HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
as Spring regulator. 35 cents. c.
Blencowe
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-17
Statement Of the County Levy.

The following Is "a statement of the receipts
and expenditures of Clarke County. Virginia.
for the year 1897, rs required by section ST..
Chapter -, Acts of 1904
RECEIPTS.
BY balance due from the County
Treasurer from 1906 ....... .....$ l.511Il
BY amount levied for l97. and pen
atty, including al amounts IT,
eeiVcd from all sources including
Railroad levy ...................Sl2 81. sol u,
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-17
Trenary-Lee.

Married, on Wednesday, March
~ at the Parsonage of NJ. f..
church, South. by Rev. j. Harry
smith, Mr.. Marshall III. Trenary
and Miss Mary +. Lee.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-17
The Piano Contest.

The standing "f the contestants
:, the big free piano contest at
C.,n.r < Coiner's. up To Monday
n;,,bt !, - follows:
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-17

The cOnteSIauIS dTt WoTNINg
hard for votes. aud IL is exp. clvd
that some atartling changes will be
noted in the standing next week.
The friends of the Boyce High
School are positive that the school
vote will send their champion up
toward the top next week.
See Coiner's display al on fourth
mage
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-17
Trains Going West.
AGAINST FARGo's INTERESTS.

Your money must be clean-your NOR
ais must bear the inspection of the
editor Of the Fargo democratic organ
you must have the endorsement of the
w. c. 7. u. and other religious or
ganizations to be permitted to spend
money in Fargo. That appears to be
the ultimatum handed down by the
editor Of the morning publication
Tainted money doesn't go-not with
him.
Fargo business men are as honorable
as those elsewhere. They are after the
trade they can legitimately secure.
They will probably not feel the neces-
sity of any dictation on the part of
the morning publication as to whose
trade to accept or reject. Neither is
It likely they will appreciate the at
tacks made on their out-of-town Gus
toners by a paper that seeks their
support. They might recognize the
folly of advertising In a publication
for new business-when 1t was en-
dsavcring to drive away trade they
had enjoyed for q quarter OF century
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-17
AMERICAS OLDEST COLLEGES.

There are 453 American colleges. But
most of these are comparatively young
institutions which have been establish
ed in recent years. Less than ten of
the great educational plants which are
now in existence date back TO colonial
times.
The honors of pioneerhood belong to
Harvard. This famous institution of
learning, which has never failed to keep
abreast Of the advanced thought of the
day, was founded in Cambridge, Mass,
in 1636-within less than two decades
from the landing of the Pilgrims.
Next came old William and Mary
College at Williamsburg, Va. But
nearly sixty years had elapsed when
the foundation stones Of this historic
school of the presidents were laid in
1893. 1t was the foster mother Of most
Of the earlier statesmen of the south.
Then came Yale, which was founded
in 17O1 and which in time divided with
William and Mary the favor and pat
ronage of this section.
The University of Pennsylvania
leaped into existence in 1746.
Next came Princeton. This fine old
school was founded in 1740. Around II
were destined to gather some of the
most thrilling memories of the Ameri-
can revolution. 1t was to furnish the
headquarters OF Washington-to shelter
the Continental congress-and to wit
ness in the immediate environment
some of the most stirring scenes in the
drama Of independence.
Washington and Lee University at
Lexington, Va, emerged in 1749, being
first known by the name OF Washington
College. It derived existence from a
legacy which was left by the father oi
the country for educational purposes
Next in order came Columbia Uni
versity at New York. in 1854; Brown
University at Providence, r. l., in 1854;
Rutgers College. at New Brunswick
N. J., in 1865, and Dartmouth college
at Hanover, N. H.. in 1859.
Compared to these-the educational
institutions of North Dakota are but
mere infants. They, however, will grow
and have all posterity in which tc
grow rich in influence and traditions
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-17

winnebago, ILL.,, May Ia n1ys-
terious murder which might have baf-
fed even Sherlock Holmes, may be
solved by Mrs. M. e. Holland. If she
succeeds 1t will require the examining
of finger prints Of every man and wo-
man in Winnebago and may lead to a
general change in the entire police sys-
tenn of apprehending criminals over the
United States.
The murder occurred last week and
was the most mysterious and brutal
crime on record in the state. Mrs. Mar
garet Grippen, cousin of General Lew
Wallace, author of Ben Hur, lived
alone in modest home here. She was
6S years old.
AS Mrs Grippen is not known to hava
| had any enemies and as not a penny's
worth of property was stolen and no
one could be benefited by her death,
| all that remains upon which detectives
may work is the finger print in blood
made on a lamp chimney by the MUIR
derer just before his escape from the
| house.
/ Satisfied that the murder can only be
solved by means of the impression on
the blood stained chimney, Mrs. M. T..
Holland, one of the best known finger
print experts in the country, has been
called to Winnebago by Sheriff Collier
OF compare the imprints Of every one
of the 1000 inhabitants of the village.
This work will be commenced tomor-
row. Should lit prove fruitless every
known acquaintance of Mrs. Grippen,
whether the resident of her home town
or of some other city, will be compelled
to submit to the test.
This action was decided upon when
it was learned that for the fast twenty
five years Mrs. Grippen apparently had
lived in fear of her life and that after
$3.50 every night she exercised great
caution in allowing visitors to enter her
home, questioning them as to who they
were and before unbarring the door
peering from a front window in order
to be positive of the indentification.
Whether or not Mrs. Grippen's prac-
tice of barricading the doors and win
dows before 6 o'clock every night was
4 really on account of her fear OF bodily
violence or simply on account of q cau-
i tions nature owing to the many years
she had lived alone has not been de-
/ termined for certainty.
Mrs. Holland left Chicago for Winnie
bago yesterday afternoon, taking with
her Photographic copies of the finger
print taken by Edward Evans, the f1n-
ger print expert Of the Chicago police
department.
Mr.. Evans spent the afternoon with
Mrs. Holland comparing the thousands
of prints held by the bureau of identi-
fication, in hopes that one of these inn
prints might be similar to the muir.
derer's. Evans furnished Mrs. Holland
all the information he had secured dur
ing the three days he spent in Winnie
bago, and both he and the woman de-
clared they were convinced the mur-
der was committed by a person living
, here who was in the confidence of Mrs
Grippen. Whether this person is mar
or woman neither detective will say
and on account of this the finger print:
of women as well as men viii be taker
by Mrs. Holland.
The finger print on the lamp chimne,
was made in the blood OF the victim
This print is OF a left index finger
After photographs were taken OF 1
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-17

by Expert Evans, psychologists made
an examination and found that in this
sample and that of blood taken from
the dead woman's body there were the
same number of white corpuscles, prac-
tically proving that the imprint was
made after the woman had been stab
cred his hands with her blood.
The imprint made by the murderer Is
about one inch long and half an inch
wide. Under the Scotland Yard classi-
ficatIon 1t is a "radial loop imp lint"
Tie lines running around the crest of
tae fiLger tip are plainly marked and
the experts declare they will have no
diculty in proving similarity II the
finger marks OF the right man are Sc.
cured.
So careful are Mayor Emmett Cross
and Sheriff Collier to prevent the es-
cape Of the murderer If he Is stiH in
Winnibago that every resident when he
leaves town is questioned as to where
he is going and the time of his expect
ed return. With few exceptions the
residents are excepting this practical
martial law with but little complaint.
"The murder was one of the most
brutal, horrible and inexplicable with
which I have ever come in contact =
said Expert Evans. "There is only one
way to tell who the murderer is, and
that is through the finger print on the
lamp chimney.
"Are finger prints positive identifi
cation?" Evans was asked.
"They are more complete, more cer-
tain than Bertillion measurements" he
replied. "In England, Scotland yard
has impressions taken from the hands
Of 100000 persons, and there are
coses where bloated bodies of seamen
have been identified when no other
means are possible. A murder cannot
occur in residence without the crimi-
nal leaving some mark OF his finger
upon dusty chair, a glass or even the
person who was killed. These can easily
be photographed and thkn we have a
! mark of identification more positive
and certain than if the murderer wrote
name upon the wall"
| 81 compared the print on the chin-
ney with that OF the murdered woman,
and as they are OF two different classes
Iit is practically certain that 1t is that
OF the murderer"
IF they could only get one test case
before a jury 1t would only be short
time before the finger print system OF
| Identification would be adopted in the
United States as 1t has been in Eng
Hand, France and other European coun-
tries" said Mrs Holland. while
know little about the case as vet,
believe this murder will result In giving
as an opportunity to demonstrate thatt
1.-The finger print system Is an absolute
necessity In all police work. In many
murders they would call in experts
sooner much crime would be checked
European police officials think 1t Is 9
disgrace the way American criminals
escape"
"The case Is more OF a puzzle thar
ever" said Mayor Cross last night
1--we believe Mrs. Grippen was killed
by some resident of the town, but whe
the murderer can be we have not ths
slightest suspicion. We are attempt
ing OF trace the history Of the woman
from her birth In order to learn Ii there
is anything which might lead to tht
i solving of the mystery"
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-17
chamberIain.s Linimsnt.

This Is q new preparation and a
good one. 1t is especially valuable as
a cure for chronic and muscular rheu-
matism. and for the relief from pain
which 1T affords in acute infiammatory
rheumatism. Those who have used II
have invariably spoken of it in the
highest terms OF praise. Lame back,
lame shoulder and stiff neck are due
to rheumatism of the muscles, usually
brought on by exposure to
cold or damp. and are quick
ly cured by applying this lini-
ment freely and massaging the affect
ed parts. Soreness of the muscles.
whether induced by violent exercise
or injury, Is allayed by this liniment.
For sale by all dealers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-17
THE FARMER AND THE-AuTo.

Commenting on the kindred interests
OF the farmers and the autoists-The
Good Roads Magazine says:
The antagonism which is alleged to
exist between the farmer and the auto
Dcbilist. appears, from every point of
view, to be simply an obstruction to the
best interests of both.
Recent estimates sent out by the
United states Office Of Public Roads
show that one and eight-tenths per
cent. of the farmers Of the United
States are owners and users of auto
mobiles, and are OF course, in favor Of
good roads.
Every farmer who has crops 10 mar
ket, supplies to haul home, Or who de-
sires frequent association with his
neighbors, must necessarily be good
roads advocate as soon as the situa-
ton Is properly presented to him. On
account of long habit he often fails to
see the application of the principle of the
economy OF good roads when presented
In dollars and cents, by reason of the
fact that he does not appreciate the
value of ttrpe and horsefiesh at the par
ticular se$son of the year when the
marketing is to be done. That time
has always been allowed for marketing
the crops. In the general organization
OF a farmers affairs, there is little
other work to be done or duties to
perform during that period.
But to put It another way. Suppose
the hauling to market over bad roads
takes two weeks of time, the same
weight could be hauled over good roads
in one-third OF the time by reason oil
quicker trips and increased loads. That
would leave eight days of time which
could be devoted to fixing fences, maxi
ing general repairs, cleaning and stor-
ing the farm machinery so II would
not suffer damage. and besides, leave
the teams and equipment in shape fol
any work or pleasure which might
arise. That saving of time and expense
Is what makes the difference between
the good farmer and the. poor one: be-
tween the spic looking establishment
and that which is tunnble-down.
The automobiiist, on the other hand
has q greater opportunity of dissenlin-
ating information. and agitating tht
subject of good roads. He Is very iikel,
to see more people, and he Is also APP
10 have knowledge Of roads. good ant
bad. in different sections. by which t
illustrate specific instances of the bene.
MS. both economic and social OF goot
roads, while the farmers duties requir,
his presence at home.
The ultimate object therefore, bein,
common one. II follows that the re
iations between them should ait leas
be academic for the general good. Tn
supposed differences between then
must necessarily pass us as do all othe