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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-10-06

going on; but he does his duty noply,
and seems to be in his element. He
enters into the split OF the battle like
a human being. He shows no fear OF
death, and it is singular that if his
mate is shot down he will turn to look
at him and seem pleased. A horse in
my battery was once struck by piece
of shell which split his skull so that
one side was loose, The driver turned
him loose, bat he walked up by the
side of the gun aud watched the firing,
and when a shot was fired would look
away in the direction of the enemy, as
if to see the effect of the shot. When
a shell would burst near by, he would
calmly turn and look at it. When he
saw his own team going back for an
munition, he ran back to his own place
and galloped back to the caisson with
the rest. When toe lieutenant pushed
him aside to put in another horse, he
looked at the other one sorrowfully
while he was being harnessed up, and
when he seemed to realize that there
was no further use for him he laid down
and died. The lieutenant strongly as
serted that he died of broken heart.
Court Journal
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-10-06
The Vulcan Iron-Works.

The Vulcan Iron-Works of Richmond went
into the hands of receiver This was the
result of action brought in the Chancery
Court by the Citizens Bink OF Richmond
against the company and T. sedden Bruce,
its president.
Mr.. B. Rand Wexford was made receiver,
and is ordered to take immediate possession
of the property and make such disposition OF
it as may please the Court. Mr.. Wexford
qualified by giving bond in tho sum OF
$4,000.
The Vulcan Iron Company is one OF the
hest known iron manufacturing establish
ments In Richmond, making q specially oi
tolts and nuts.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-10-06
The Recent Oyster Case.

During the session Of the Democratic Con-
yention of Somerset county at Princess Anne,
Nd, the following resolution, bearing on the
recent oyster case decision, was passed.
1T is the sense Of this convention that the
cases of the State of Virginia versus Robert
L. Wharton and Severn Kelson, lately tried
in the United States Court, in which the
oyster interests and grounds Of this State
were concerned, should be appealed to the
Supreme Court Of the United States. Cover
nor Brown is hereby requested to take the
necessary steps TO accomplish that purpose
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-10-06
EoId Marauders Near Danville.

A negro and q white man went to the house
of J. It. Tbompkins, few miles from Dan
vile. and finding Mr.. Thompkins' daughter
there. ordered her to prepare dinner Tor
them. They were grossly insulting to ihe
young lady and threatened her life IL she
failed to obey them. Under the pretense OIL
going to get fircwood 10 prepare the meal
she got out of the house and fed to the
woods near by, where her father was at WORK.
When Mr.. Thompkins reached the house the
men had gene but had broken up quantity
of furniture and had robbed a drawer and
trunk of money and ether valuables The
nolice are on the track of the marauders.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-10-06
JANET LEE
In che Shadow of the
GaUOW
BY DAVID LOWRY.
CHAPTER VI-Continue I.

"'Tis not of him 1 was speaking.
Would thIt all the word were like Master
Lee"
Who, then, of the Iees-"
If you command me 10 speak plan
ly-"
i command nothing, nor can I, by vir-
tue t my Office comm md any mGn. l
simply execute the will of those in au-
.thc,ity, -es you well know And / tell
thee, Giles Ellis, ike not the duties of
my Office in i'll times. Cod save us oil
from making more of our off CO than
strict, even justice calls for n perilous
seasons.
The Marshal of Salem exhibited more
feeling than he had ever been known to
reveal. Giles Ellis, too, locked very
gra' now.
"Since you speak so plain, Mister
Hobbs, must even speak as plain IN
return, lest YOU msconstrue my mean Dg.
And since you are friend of ] John Lees,
all the more rea on for plain speaking.
1t is said some of his family has dealings
with the evil one."
1T is said!" the Marshal repeated, in
visible alarm. "Oh! an it come 10 closer
than it is said"
Il do not say it of my own accord. 'Tis
in friendship say it. Neither can say
anything touching this of my own Bnowl-
edge. ] but do this to advise you in
time, so You may prepare John Lee
in case you are compelled to do your
duty.
"Oh!" exclaimed the Marshal, greatly
relieved; so you know rothlng more than
idle rumor?"
Nothing bat what report says"
Aye, but report, as you know we'll,
my hang the best man in Salem But
I'll make a note of it, and thank thee,
Giles Ellis, for timely warning. And,
now, what is this rum orr"
The misfortune that tefell John Wins
low was III verybody's s mouth. The Mar
shal of Salem was on the point OF asking
Giles if any of Lees family were sus-
pected or mentioned in connection with
the monstrous cruelty, bat Giles antici-
pated him.
AN. it 90 no farther, it is said that if
the truth were known some there are IN
John Lees household who could explain
how John Wipslow's horse AMI lambs
were killed."
"'Tis past belief" said the Marshal.
Mistress Lee is as kindly as any woman
in Salem. Janet is as like her mother as
any daughter corn OIL WOIn3u may Ee' is
thing past all belief"
81 am glad we are of one mind, Master
Hobbs. But if the people will talk
aye, and if sny accuse John Lee Of har-
boring witches" -.
WHY, then, will sey tbs false. Twill
stake my life on it.
Easy, Master Hobbs.
"TIne-I had forgot. There is his ap-
prentice-hut there is neither force for
much good or evil in Ezra Easty-and as
for the m'id-it would go hard with me
indeed to be compelled to take any Of
John Lse's household in charge"
THAT believe, and it does you credit,
Giles E lis answered. My interestiu the
welfare of the family is so great l could
not forbear speaking to YOU"
"a very proper man. and kindlier than
had thought him" said the Marshal to
himsel when Giles Ellis passed on. "A
very good citizen. l will do my best to
defend John Lee from foolish and evil
tongues. No harm shall come to him or
his an can prevent it..
Pondering thus, the Marshal of Salem
pursued his way, marveling at the evil
times.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-10-06
CHAPTER VII.
LIKE FLASH OF LIGHTNING FROM CLEAB
SKY.

LIKE FLASH OF LIGHTNING FROM CLEAR
SKY.
Silence reigned in and about John
Lees house; the restful calm of gu ct,
well-ordered, happy home prevailed. The
Cld-fashioned clock in high case, made
BY John Lee, licked loudly, measuring
the hours with precision that seemed a
characteristic of John Lees movements,
public or private. Whather at home or
abroad, in all his dealings with the world,
everything was done precisely, promptly,
quietly.
A man of few words, save when speech
was o virtue, no man in Salem had proved
10 time of need man of action as plain
" as John Lee.
Dorothea Lee and her daughter Janet
met elch other in the narrow passag, to
their sleeping apartment. The mother
was on the point of speaking. Janet also
seemed to be framing a speech, but be-
fore either found suitable words, John
Lees voice was heard, Say ing
"Dorothea, it is time for worship.
Dorothea turned und entered the room
where John Lee sal, saying TO Janet:
"Speak to Ann"
Presently Ann and Ezra Easty fol-
Lee sat, with a preocoupied air, while
his wife handed him the Bible from a
shelf. and seated herself near her hus-
band John Lee took his spectac es from
treir case carefully rubbed them slowly
with his handkerchief like one in deep
thought, paced the Bible on his knee,
glanced at the light, and spoke in grave
tones:
"These are troublesome times. We are
surrounded with perils. There are things
said and done such as only the evil one
can iustigate. have lived in ngerous
times. | have seen enough to convince me
lib It q provi lence overrules the wisest OF
mankind But have never known, nor
do believe there ever was time when
men stood more in need of the counsel
and comfort given in this book"-John
Lees fingers seemed TO caIess the cover
of the well-woln Bible on his knee
Than at the present time. Every home is
threatened No man or woman knows
the moment they may be called upon 10
snswer charges that the vilest would
blush to meet. No house 10 secure. ro
man or womans life so free from re-
proach-
A loud knock on the door caused Ezra
Fasty TO bounce on his seat. He st
terrified look at Ann Bigger; she, too,
was in a tremor. Janet Leo rose quietly
and opened The door. Samuel Hobbs,
the Marshal of Salem, entered. John Lee
placed the Bible Oh the table at his elbow,
and rose.
you are somewhat late. if You are
come on busipess-but you are always
welcome, as you we'll know" said John
Lee.
The Marshal did not take the seat prof
f,red him. On the contrary, he looked
like man i'll at ease. He novel his
hands ureasily, AMI rammerei when he
spoke.
"TAe business is none of my choosing.
Inev.r d d more unwilling work-neyer
ntade more unwilling errand.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-10-06
His Days Numbered.

The motion OF counsel in the Hastings
Court of Portsmouth for new trial IN inc
case of William Foreman, who murderer
Carrie Darlington last June, was overruleo
by the Court. Foreman was then ordered 10
stand upon the dock, and was sentenced by
Julge A. S. Watts to be hangel in the jail
ward of the Portsmouth prison on Friday,
the oath OF November mex, between 10 anu z
o'clock. Foreman received his sentence IN
the most unconcerned manner possible.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-10-06
peash Of a Venerable Lady.

Mrs. Louisiana Wertelbakor, oil Char-
lottesvillo, mother OF Charles G. Werten-
baker, is dead at the age OF eghty-elgn'
wears. Born in Caroline county. she came
to the university in 1925, where four years
later she was married to the late Mr. Vert
en- aker, whom Mr.. Jefferson had appointed
librarian, and who held that post until his
death q psriol OF flfty-seven years.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-10-06
Loss of Diamond Rings.

Mis-, Mary v. Kinnear, OF Lynchburg, who
WAS visiting the family OF 7. W. Gilmore, IN
Roanoke, lost two diamond rings valued at
$500. She took them of to WASH her nanoS'
and lott tn, room for short time. On re-
turnin , they were gone. Minnie Morgan a
servant employed in the house, was arrested
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-10-06
TO KEEP OPEN THE FAIR.
Railroads Will Support the Directors in
Prolonging the Exhibition.

The Worlds Fair is practically certain to
remain open two weeks in November and
Western lines at least will cooperate to aid
the stockholders by quoting cent mile rates
and less from all points.
That is State secret, but VIII be brought
about through the desire of the directors to
make at least a million dollars for the stock
holders.
Railroads own large block Of the stock
and will be helping themselves in making
low rates for what will be new business
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-10-06
ARMY MARKSMANSHIP.
The Worlds Record Beaten in the
Infantry Competition.

The infantry competition of the United
States Army at Fort Sheridan, Chicago. has
closed. The total scores were not only the
highest ever made by the rinemen OF this
country, but they led tho worlds high
est record. Sergeant R. n. Davidson, OF
the Sixteenth Infantry, made G2l, which
is thirty-two ahead OF the highest score on
the records OF the best craftsmanship in the
world. Second Lieutenant J. c. Gregg OF
the Sixteenth Infantry made score of COS,
and Sergeant Thomas O'Rourke. Fifteenth
Infantry, 600. The officials In charge Of the
competition announced that they openly
challenge any Nation to compete with the
team.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-10-06

THERE were great political posi-
bilities in the man Ananias. He lived
at wrong period when his strong
points we're not appreciated. Men Of
his ability have exerted considerable
"inhooence, even in the last quarter of
the nineteenth century.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-10-06
Failure at Danvllle.

Tyree & Campbell, commission mercnan's
Dauville made IN assignment for tina oenen'
of ere litors Lil5ilities amount 10 9''''
assess sl,7l7. Most Of the creditors are IN
Virginia and jrth Carolina.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-10-06
A LUMP of clav that is in the process

A LUMP OF clay that IS IN the process
of Transformation to be made into a
beautiful vase has to go through many
different stages, and the earlier stages
may not be, perhaps, at all beautiful
Or attractive. But the Potter knows
what he is about. and the lump of clay
must be content to be just as he would
have it, and not as it would like to be
itself. H. ". S.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-10-06

Mrs. BLAND, the wife of Silver Dollar
Bland, is said to be as keen free-siver ad-
vocate as her widely-known husband. She
never misses q debate when this subject is
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-10-06
ITO BE CoNTINUED.l ]
The Horse in Rattle.

A N officer of ex-
y perienca, writing
y on the behavior
of horses in battle,
says: "W h e n it
comes to battle, a
horse seems to know
everything that is
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-08
Mello's Naval Program.

MONTENEGRO, Uruguay, via Gal
weston, Dec. 8 (by Mexican cable to
New York Herald).-The Herald's
correspondent in Rio Janeiro sends
word that the rebel warships
Aquidaban and Republica are both
anchored at Ilha Grande quaran-
tine station, not far from Rio
Janeiro. The former, Mello's flag
ship, is undergoing repairs for in
juries she suffered while running
the gauntlet of the royal forts at
the entrance of Rio harbor the
other day. The position she now
occupies Is out of range of PeiXoto's
guns, and is much more favorable
for this purpose than when she lay
within the bay.
1t is presumed, also, that these
two formidable men of war have
decided to meet the expected ves-
sells of PeiXotO's newly purchased
fleet in that neighborhood.
President PeiXoto has imprison-
ed Baron de Santatecia and his
son, and will hold them as host
uges for the lives Of the prisoners
now in the hands of the rebels.
The Brazilian rebels of Rio
Grande do Sui are now beseiging
the town Of Bage, on the southern
border of the province Of San Pc
dro do Rio Grande, and the garri-
son is showing itself well prepared
for defense.
The steamer Itapu, on the Rio
Grande, is guarding the fort Of
Baas from attack by water.
Gen. IsidOro, who was recently
made prisoner by the Federals,
was wounded in the arm, and the
insurgents are threatening now to
shoot him. PeiXoto's Minister of
War has telegraphed to Gen Ia
wares, who captured IsadOrO, that
if the latter is shot, he will imme-
diately order the execution OF Col.
Facunda Tavares, who is now a
prisoner in Porto Allegro, the capt.
tai of the State Of Rio Grande do
Sui.
Among the Federals wounded in
the engagement which ended in the
capture Of IsadOrO were Col. Cabe-
da, shot in the mouth, and Col. Re.
vGrbel, commander of brigade,
wounded in the leg.
The Castilhista soldiers forming
the garrison of Santa Anna are
ready to march to Uruguayana and
join Gen. Hipolio and his forces
there.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-08
A Repeal Bill Framed.

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-A bill to
repeal the ten per cent tax on state
bank circulation has been frame d
by the subcommittee, to which
the full Committee on Banking
and Currency referred all the
measures relating to the question.
The bill framed is to be reported
in full to the committee for final
action before report to the House.
1t does not repeal the tax uncondi-
tionally, but provides that the is
sues of currency shall be under the
direction of the comptroller cur
rency, and be limited in amount.
The comptroller's supervision will
prevent the issue Of currency,
which is not amply secured, and
tend to prevent wild cat issues.
1t is understood that the bill has
the approval of the President who
desires the repeal if it Is surround
ed with proper safe guards.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-08
A Labor War Brewing.

CHICAGO, Dec. S.-Prominent
Chicago labOring men say that at
the annual convention of the Amer
lean Federation of Labor, which
will convene here next Monday,
western forces will demand trans
fer of headquarters from New York
to Chicago. 1t is also said that
the opposition to the re-elec-
ton of President GOmpers will
be very strong and the westerners
will endeavOr to elect II. j. Griffin,
of this city, as his successor. The
reelection Of Secretary Chris. Ev-
ans will also be opposed, it is said,
and an attempt will be made to
supplant him with James Linham,
of Chicago. A merry little war be-
tween the forces of the east and
west is expected when the election
of officers occurs.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-08
Onnoses Income Tax.

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-COngress-
men Harter and Cultivate, OF
Ohio, are among the most deter
mined opponents of the proposed
revival of internal revenue
taxes. They advocate the policy of
raising large part Of the $6O,OOO,-
600 deficit by duty of one cent a
pound on all sugars, in lieu of the
present duty on refined sugars.
Mr.. Harter took canvas today
to ascertain for his own informa-
ton how many members agreed
with him. He said tonight:
81 have spoken to considerable
number of members, and l think a
very large minority, and probably
an easy majority favor repeating
the bounty and changing the half
cent tax to revenue tax of one
cent per pound. The effect Of this
would be to put $4,000, 900 to $751;
OOO, 600 into the treasury. The tax
of one-half cent on refined sugar
nets only $4,000 on imported
sugars, while the tax increases the
cost OF American made sugars Sl2,-
100000, which is paid by the peo-
Dle to the refinerS."
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-08
Dolngs in the House.

WASHINGTON, Dec. SIN the
House today Talbot, of South
Carolina, endeavored to get adopt
ed a resolution instructing the
Ways and Means, and Banking
and Currency mittees to
report on the tariff and banking
bills at once, but objection was
made. Kilgore, Of Texas, called up
the bill to admit Utah to state
hood, and the Rupublicans began
to fillibuster. The morning
hour expired without action on
the Utah bill and the House
went into committee as whole
on the Torrey Bankruptcy bill.
Bland. of Missouri, moved to strike
out the enacting clause, thus de-
feating the measure, and after an
excited debate his motion pre-
vailed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-08
Senator Bates Talk on Cotton.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8.-Senator
Bate, OF Tennessee, has arrived In
the city from New Orleans, where
he and Senator George have been
acting "a a subcommittee of the
Senate Committee on Agriculture
in the investigation OF the present
condition of the market for cotton.
Speaking of the work today,
Mr.. Bate said: "The committee
succeeded to a great extent in get
ting at the history and mOdus
operandi of the dealings In cotton
futures, and the Investigations de-
veloped some remarkable facts,
extending back to 1872, at
which time, dealing in cotton
futures, inaugurated in New York
and New Orleans, which will be
brought to light when the commit
tees report is presented, or in the
discussions in the Senate. They as
certained, for instance, that fifty
two million bales Of cotton were
dealt in during the cotton season.
during the last year on the New
York Exchange, and sixteen mil
on bales on The New Orleans En-
change, under contract, when,
in reality, there were only
seven and three-quarter mill
lion bales of cotton grown in
the entire country and only $4,000
bales shipped to New York. 1t
was the general opinion Of the wit
nesses examined that the dealings
in futures caused a greater fiuctua-
ton in the prices Of cotton, but as
to the ultimate effects, this method
Of opinions varied according to in
formation and prediction of the
Witnesses
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-08
Choosing the Designs

NEW YORK, Dec. Sine designs
for the ninth annual exhibition Of
the American Architectural
League are to be decided upon to-
day, and as the drawings submit
ted number many hundred, an ex-
cellent selection will be possible.
The exhibition will formally open
at the American Fine Arts society
building on Monday. December Is,
and close on Tuesday, January 9,
1874. The private view for exhibit
tors, the press and members of the
league will be from 10 a. m. to 4 p.
m. on Friday, Dec. 10. The league
will return free of charge to exhib-
itors in this city, Philadelphia and
Boston all exhibits that have been
properly entered. The display will
include, besides the usual architec-
tural and others designs and
sketches completed work in stone,
wood, bronze, wrought iron, mOsa-
les and studs. The subject for the
seventh annual competition for the
gold and silver medals Of the league
to be held in connection with the
display, the committee being resi-
dents Of the United States, will be
"a Village Church in the Colonial
StVleO
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-08
Will Go Back On New Orleans.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec. S.-The
Commercial club Of Birmingham
has decided to give its support to
Pensacola as against New Orleans
in the contest as to the dry dock
and government naval works pro-
posed to be established on the gulf
coast. Formal action will be map
ped out at a meeting Of the club
on Friday. Alabama's coal and
iron interests are at the bottom Of
the matter.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-08
Illinois Will Have a Hanging.

DANvILLE, ILL.,, Dec. SIN the
Circuit court, on Oct. 80, Frank
Smoot, aged Is, Elias McJunkins,
aged Is, Frank Starr, aged 10, and
Harvey Pote, aged 81, pleaded
guilty to the murder of Farmer
Henry Helmick on the night of
Aug. 20, and two Of them were SEN
fenced to hang today. The evil
dence disclosed that the four young
men left Danville for the purpose
ofrobbing Helmick,wh Who was known
to carry large sums of money on
his person. Pate had been employ
ed on his place as farm hand.
They met him in the highway as
he was returning from church
with his wife in buggy. When
he was commanded to stop and
give up his money he whipped his
horses. Pate and Starr fired, kill
ing him instantly. Judge Book
walter, after hearing the evidence,
sentenced Smoot, and McJunkins
to the penitentiary for life, and
Pate and Starr to be hanged at
Danville today. The Governor
has refused to interfere.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-08
A Good Use For Churches.

CHICAGO, Dec. S.-The churches
of several denominations Of this
city have thrown open their doors
to the hundreds OF needy, who,
during the blizzard weather, are
without lodging. The destitute
have been invited to sleep upon the
pew cushions during the cold
weather, and many of the cOngre-
cations are arranging to furnish
breakfast to the dodgers. The only
other time when such action had
taken place was during the general
distress following the great fire.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-08
The Journalists Festival.

MILWAUKEE, Dec. S.--The Amer
lean Society of German Journalists
have arranged a magnificent pro-
gram for the winter festival, which
opens here today. The feature is a
reproduction of the Midway Plais-
ance, at least its prominent fea-
lures, such as the movable pave
ment, the Turkish theatre, the
beauty show, the Lapland village,
Old Vienna and the beer maids.
The artists of the northwest al
most without exception have given
their assistance.