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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-03-10

which was, of necessity, postponed. The
retiring and the incoming presidents acted
with the greatest courtesy and consideration
for each other, and separated good friends
after having met as official acquaintance.
There were cheers for Mr.. and Mrs.
Cleveland and for Mr.. and Mrs Stever son.
There were cheers, also, for Mr.. Harrison,
and on every hand the most evident mani.
festations of admiration for the firm states
man, respect Tor the pure minded tizen an |
sympathy for the bereaved husband who
now finally laid down the cares and burdens
of the me st responsible Office in the world
and resumed the humble position of simple
citizen. The features of the day were, Of
course, in order, the induction into office Of
the vice president, which took place in the
Senate Chamter, administering of the catn
of Office 10 the President; the delivery OF
the inaugural addres ; the parade, and, fin
ally at MI hts the inaugural ball.
D spite The frightful weather, all of these
incidents were success fully done The au.
dience at tie Wee Pr, sdent'S induction was
of course, limited TO u ose who had tickets,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-03-10

of Mrs Cleveland, Mrs. Perrine, and other
members of the Presidential party be:
kened the early appearance Of the Presi-
Lent-elect.
Tn re were abcut fifty ladies and gentle
men in the Cleveland party, and they were
shown to two rows Of chairs reserved for
them Immediately behind the presidential
enclosure.
At abou: l.55 O'Clock edbors leading into
the rotunda to the central portico of the in
nugural stand swung open and Marshal Dan
Ramsdell, of the Distr ct of Columbia, and
Marshal Wright, of the United States Su-
preme Couit t, appeared heading the process
sion. Ex.Vice President Morton and Chief
Jus ice Fuller, and the justices of the SUI
preme Court, exec, t Judges Bl tchford,
Field and Harlan, came next Then came
the sergernt al arms, Valentine, and Sena-
tors Teller, Mcpherson ond Ransom, Of the
c Committee Of arrangements, preceding Presi-
dent Harri on and President elect Cleveland,
VIII walked side by side.
Behind the incoming and outgoing Presi-
dent followed members Of the Senate and
an unusually large contingent from the
diplomatic corps, members Of the House Of
Representatives, governors Of states and
other fficial persons. The President and
President-elect Vice President Morton,
Chief Justice Fuller and the committee Of
arrangements were shown to the front Of
The platform, where, within rallied enclo-
sure, had been laid bright green carpet,
upon which had been placed large leather
covered chairs, several tables, a reading desk,
and other furnishings, which gave bright
touch TO the scene
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-03-10
COLUMBIAN POINTS.

A ApIoCK of coal weigh ng 1000 pounds viii
be one of the exhibits of New jersey.
R.H. PIERCE, electrical engineer, in
statement made, said that the strike among
the electricians was virtually at an end.
NoRwAY's fish exhi lit is now being installed
in the fish and fisheries building. 1t consists
of models OF fishing loats, tacSle, and other
4 special committee of the Massachusetts,
Legislature accompanied by Sergeant-at-
arms Adams, Will shortly visit the tair to IN
spect the intramural aud el waited railroad
g. ms.
The offer of the c lumbar Roller Chair
Company to furnish free the uss of 200 chairs
for distinguished guests who will attend the
various ceremonies next summer was ac-
cepted by the committee on ceremonies.
THE rel resentatives of the syndicate Chun
Quan Kee, of Canton, China, wi ! be in
Chicago in few days and their exhibit OF
Chin Sc iapesirie, fairies, carvings, metal
work, embroide les, and general art and
m. uanical ware is on lis way here.
TIE committee on ceremonies at its last
meeting decided upon the foil )wing special
days: Denmark, June &; France, July IA;
Libei ia, July I6; Hayti, Aug IA; Neither
lands, Aug. 81; Nicaragua, Sept. /; Brazil,
Sept. Z; Mi hi ,an. Sept. II; Costa Rica,
Sept. 10; Iowa, Sept 2l; and Spain, Octo-
ber l..
GREAT BRIrAIN's umbrella ldustries will
be represented by specimens from the Gas.
Cow mauufac ory. Jos ph Wright VIII
send a set Of royal Drooko umbrellas. con-
sisting ofduplicats in gold, ivory, and pre-
ci> us stones, of the Droos os presented to her
Majesty the Queen, the Princess of Wa es,
al other members of the royal family, also
copies of those supplied the shah OF Per>ie
and other potenletes.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-03-10
THE NEWS.

Dr.. W. Day, of Highland, ILL.,, died at
Weehawken from the effects Of an overdose
If antipyrine. R NJ. Bishop, ex-governor
81 Ohio, died at Jacksonville, Fla. Calvin
Hancock, who has been on trial at Smith
port, Pa, for the murder OF Frank Wagner,
Decem Ter 10, was found guilty by the jury
# manslaughter. ter.-Alexander Hethering-
Ton shot Miss Emma Klaus Of Biidgeport
It., who had refused to marry him, and
hen killed himsslf.-The Olympic Theater
Anderson, Ind., was burned. Lo s So
100. Theater was usei as the armory OF the
Columbia Rifles, which loses all its gun
md all other paraphernalia. The fire was
.aused by gas jet igniting the scenery on
;he stage. - The Kickapoo Indians are re-
sorted to have gone on the warpath and to
,ave massacred some Mexicans. fire
which occurred at Constable Hook, N. D.,
,estroyed seven buildings and rendered fifty
,amilies homeless. The fire originated in one
,fa row Of frame buildings used for stores
md tenements, the occupants being mostly
Hunyarians. General Superintendent Law
Il the Fort Wayne Road, was indicted by
he Chicago grand jury for murder.--Ths
,afe in the Western Maryland Railroad Office
It Gettysburg, Pa, was broAen open by
thieves and $40 stolen.--The steamship
CITY of Paris. of the same line as the New
York, wss entered upon the American regis
try at Pniladelphia, a,--Severa1 workmen
were injured by the sudden collapse Of q
bull ling they were engaged in tearing down
IA indianapolis.
George NJ. Woodfori, wealthy pump
mlnu acturer Of New York, whose in1ea'
tions were largely used in the navy, died at
home of heart failure. He was seventy
four years Of age.-Phe revenue .tter
Washington while entering the slip at the
barge cGace in New York, was run into By
Annex No. 4, of the Pennsylvania Railrosd.
The boat strucl the cutter amidships and
partially sunk her.-A big combine of tan.
neries is said to be in progress Of formation
in New York. k.-Wm. McCradie, ex-teller
of the National Savings Bank Of Buffalo, was
sentenced to five years in priSo IN for forgery
aud larceny.--A / ad wreck occurred on
the Central Railroad Of New Jers'y. A
mixed coal and freight train parted near
White House, and when the front portion
stopped the rear crashed into it. Eghteen
cas- we're piled in heap across 10th tracks.
j H. Roberts and Bud Whitemore, liv-
ing at Barnardsville, NC, got into an alter
cation and began shooting. "Biy Jim"
Whitemore, father of Bud, ran in to help
his son and was shot three times, dying in.
antly. Roberts died of his wounds. Young
Whitemore escaped.--Major John Wynne,
mayo Of Lockraven, Pa, died of paralysis,
eged seventy-six years. His remains will be
taken to Erie for interment.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-03-10
VIRGINIA NOTES.
The Latest News Cleaned From Various
Parts of the State.


TaE cottage owners at Colonial Beach in
WestmoreIand county, want the town made
"dry" one, and petitions requesting the
town council to pass an ordinance losing
IL liquor shops on the first of May next,
ara being circulated and receiving numerous
signatures.
THE old family mansion OF the Cabells OF
Virginia, located at Wa inster. Ne son
county, and known as Liberty Hail. was to
tally destroyed By fire.
FIVE prisoners charged with felony es'
caped from the Jail of Pulaski couny, at
Nswbern, and at last accounts had not been
recaptured.
Sheep of the value Of over 5000 were
killed by dogs in King George county last
year, Many farmers have abandoned sheep
raising altogether, viii many large hocss
of sheep have zen reduced to .ess than half
dozen.
The Methodist ministers Of Norfolk have
determined to take action looking to more
stringent enforcement of the laws IN that
city.
HENRY BODY, general manager OF the
Pine Creek Coal Company, was badly in
iured by blast going of in the mines. Mr.
Body was too near it, and when the exPlo'
sion took place his arms and eyes and face
were badly burned. He was taken TO his
home in Roanoke, where the proper surgical
attention was rendered.
ENGINEER c. A. E. BURGwYN has made
an interesting report to Governor Mchin-
new as to the condition Of the Lee monument.
He EXPLAINS the cause of the discolorations,
but thinks they do not mar the beauty oi
the statue or pedestal.
THE congregation Of Union Station Metn-
odist Chuch, Richmond, are preparing 10
erect new house of worship to cost about
$40 COO. II will be butt on the site OF the
present building. g
FLEMING WRIGHT, successful farmer,
died at his home, on Catawba, Roanoke
county.
TIE corporation fish wharf in Alexandria
has been rented for one year to Capt. J. II.
Beach for ;545. This is the lowest price the
wharf ever brought. The price paid for 1T
last year was $570 and before the war it
frequently rented for several thousand dob
lars-in 1853, it is said, for five thousand
dollars.
A SPECIAL committee Of the Roanoke
council is to be appointed to confer and con-
slider matters in relation to the proposed
subscription by the city Of 500, 900 10 the
Roanoke, Fincsstle and Clifton Forge Rail-
road
SAMUEL s. LUrz, of Loudoun county,
sold last week three home-raised steers
which weighed 1870, 1,s4O and 1,7s0 pounds
respectively. They brought six cents per
pound.
HENRY NJ BOWER, one Of the most prom
inent citizens Of Botetourt county, died az
his home, Greenfield, near Amsterdam, agsd
ninety-two years.
MISS CARRIE GOODWIN, daughter Of Geo.
W. Goodwin, of Albermarle county, was
twelve years old on the 2Srd of December
and Weighs 10! pounds.
DONALD McCUE, son Of the late Judge
John II. McCue, of Staunton, dropped dead
in New Orleans. He resided in st. Louis
and was trayeling for st, Louis wholesale
| house.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-03-10
FEET AND HANDS CUT OFF.
A Remarkable Quadrupls Operation in a
Pittsburg Hospital.

There was quadruple surgical operation
nerformed in the South Side Hospital that
attracted great attention in the medical
fraternity, and is by the members consider
ed remarl abe. There was an attendance OK
about fifty physicians from all parts Of the
State. The operation was conducted under
the direction of the full hospital staff OF
twenty-eig doctors, with DR.. G. c. Hers
man in the lead.
During the early part Of the Winter Sam"
uel Price. a railroader, while walking near
McKeesport, was benumbed by the cold and
Law out all night. When he was rescued it
was found that his feet and hands were
frozen. He was taken to the hospital, buo
no attention could obviate amputation.
Gangrene and modification set in and Price
was in danger Of dying from blood poison'
ing. ,.s
At O'Clock in the afternoon he was placed
under thu influence Of ether aud the opera
ton begun. In forty-fye minutes TO sec
ond. il was over and Price was minus b.!
feet and hands. The hands we're taken OH
b tween The wrists and elbows and the fes .
at about three inches above the ankle. Price
when he regained consciousness, was In ro'
markably bright condition, with pulse Sd
ne lrly normal that it astonished the doctors,
They are confident he will fully recover,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-03-10
FIFTY-SECOND CONGRESS,
Senate,


Band DAY.-In the Senate the Agricul-
tur al Appropriation bill was paced on the
calendar. The e1s on Appropriation I'LL
was passed after dis, u on, and Il Q confer.
ence IT port on The Military Academy bill
was adopted. A difference wa ordered on
the Sundy Civil / IL. Euloges were de.
liver ed on the late Se1at II Kenna, OF West
Virginia, and tie US al resolutions passed.
53Rp DAY.-In the Senate Mr.. Chandler
introduced resolution directing the COM
mitt on Iudian Affair 10 investigate the
facts in reference to the SCI, 500 pail attor-
news under cont, act, said to have Deen
wronglJ btainsd with the Cheyenne and
AraLahoe Ind ans for the sale OF tie lands
IL Oklahoma and the Cherokee Outlet The
Naval Appropriation bi l. with AN amend
ment Tor ali appropriation for the naval re-
view, was passed.
9th DAY.-The Postofice Appropriation
bill came before the Senate, and was dig
cussed to some extent on the question as to
the route of the Southern fast mail. That
uu stion was not disposed OF when the con.
ference report on the Sun1ry Civil ApPro,,
pria. ion i'll was presented. The report leo
to long financial discussion on the Sner-
man bond amendment the result belng,
however, that The amendm-nt was receded
FIR. M by the Senate. Ous side Of those two
ap ropria,ion bills, the S-nate had before ~
ia thr morning hour the McGarrahan Ill,
wbich welt over, however, without action,
and the Hudson River Bridge bill, VIII en-
was taken up by a vote of 26 to "a, but dis
appeared Immediately whea the conference
report was taken up, reeult whicn ranked
in the mind of Mr.. Hill and led that Senator
10 upbraid Mr.. Allison for his share in the
legislative struggle.
65rH DAY.-In the S nate the considera-
tion of III. Postoffie Q Appropr alton bill was
completed, the paragraph in relation to the
fast mail being modifie 90 as 10 ! ave the
whole quest on to tn. discretion of the Post
master General. The Indian AppropFia ion
bill was then considered. 1t contained n n
amendment appropriating eight an a-halt
million dollars TO pay the Chero e:s for the
Ian ceded by them in the Indian Territory,
ly.pg between Oklahoma and Kansas. Inc
amendmt nj provoked some discussion, but
was eventually agreed to. Then the
Deficiency Lii (the asst Of the approximation
biIls) was acte upon. Both the McGarra-
han and the New york Bridge bills we're
crowded out by the appropriation bill.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-03-10
CRUSHED IN THEIR beds.
Eight Persons Killed Ey Falling
Walls in Chicago.
A Burned-out Building Collapses and
Destroys two Buildings.

A despatch from Chicago, Ill, says;
Weakened by heavy rains and SHOWS. tha
walls Of the burned-out building formerly
occupied BY John York, dry goods dealer,
gave way b fore high wiud-at lSO O'Clock
In the morning, aud eight persons were
crushed TO death and four others seriously
Injured.
II York building was gutted by fire last
winter. The Ice covering the walls aidel IN
hol ling them togeth'r. 1t was feared that
changs of temperature would weaken the
walls by thawing the ice, and those fears
we're realized. The two Louses were de.
stroyel were the saloon of John Smith, at
761 Hal l,tead street, and the jewelry store OF
A. Kunz, at 763 Halstead street. Both were
frame structures and both were occupied on
the second stories by the families OF the
owners Of the places Of busine be-
low. That all In the buildings vers not
killel seems almost miracle, but, whl'e
three were taken out alive, one o. the m
Mis- Amelia Smith, wife OF the saloon
kee per-can sea cely survive. other
two to escape were Fred Kunz, son OF The
jewe er, a. I'D twenty-one years and little
girl. He, With his bed, was carried through
the floor 10 the basement. A door was
thrown across the b. aud supported against
the wall served to guard the occupant OF tie
bed from injury by he falling deoris Young
KUN was rescued, but slightly injured.
The work Of rescuing the imprisoned peo-
pie, aside from the great danger to the fire.
men. was att, nded with much difficulty. 1t
was unknown in what portion OF the build
ings the missing fami iss had been 81 eping
and the fremen, VITO were on the spoG al.
most be ore the sount Of the crash had died
away, were without any guide in their work
save their own instinct.
Disregsrding the smoke end the licking
tonsues of fame that appeared here and
there amid the debris, they dug along the
base of the York wall at point which ap-
peared TO be about the center Of Kunz's
jewelry store. Their search was finally re-
warded by shout from beneath the bricks
and brc ken timbers. They dug steadily ON,
but could not locate the voice. AT last, how
ever. cane the cry, Here ] am, " and, at the
same instant, a hand was lhrust thl ough to
the olen air. 1t was the hand of young
Kunz. His rescue was then but matter OF
a few minutes. Alter being rescued he told
the firemen where his father and mother had
been sleeping, and he was then removed to
tie county hospital. Two hundred men wero
put to work on the ruin, and by evening all
the bodies had cen recovered.
Coroner McI1ale issued an order that the
bodies as fast as recovered shoull be taken
TO the city morgue, to await the cction Of g
coroner's jury.
II shall secure the best jury l can find in
the city," said the coroner, ''and will make
q tho ough investigation. l have already
learned that there is a direct responsibility
for this matter, and propose 10 Tx it upon
the right party"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-03-10
DISASTERS AND CASUALTIES

WIN. B. CURTIS, aged IS years, President
of the New England Mining Company, was
killed by an explosion of dynamite IN sneo
at Monroe CVnn.
SAMUEL BRowS, his son, Sidney. aged
II and Georgs Brown, miners, We're killed
by falling from a cage in the Tom CorwIn
coal mine, at Coalton, Ohio.
THE severest storm Of the season was re-
ported in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota,
Nebraska and dakota. Railroad travail was
stopped in all directions by the snow.
BYa freight wreck on the Passumpsic
Railroa /. near st. Johnsbury Centre, Ner-
mont. Fred Clark aud Charles Weso, en'
gin ers, and Fred. Green, fireman, were
killed
CHIEF Engineer John Anderson and Stort.
keepers John Smith and John Mckay wers
seriously scalded b. the bursting OF steam
pipe on the steamship State OF Nebraska AZ
New York.
The smoking car on the train OF the Louis
villa and Nashville Railroad caught nre
from can Of gasoline, near Paris, Ken
tucAy, and several Of the passengers were
badly burned.
A FREIGHT wreck occurred on the Con'
solidated Road in cut near New haVtI,
Conn, and through Shore Line express
dashed into the wreck. Charles bedeil, hie'
man of the latter train was probably fatally
hurt
AN Eris vestibule train was wrecked neu
Vandala, New York, the Pullman, dlnns
and sleeping cars running of the track anu
plunging down 2J-foJt enbankment. len
persons were severely injured, but none, ~
is believed, fatally.
A PASSENGER train collidei with q side
track, d freight train On the Long Bridge
across the Potomac, at Washington. Both
engines were wrecked. Engineer simpson,
Of the freight, was Lilled, and Englness.'
MuiIowney and Fireman Kormick, Of tn the
passenger train, Was severely injured. Inc
telegraph opererator at the bridge was al
rested for failure to close the switch.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-03-10
House..

54rH DAY.-Ths Indian Appropriation
bill, was passed. The re- olutlon 10 suspend
the rules and non-concur in the Senate
amendments to the Sundry iviI bill was
ps ned and conferees were appointed. Inc
Car-ccupler bill was passed under suspen'
sion. Ire conference report on the Military
Aprropriaticn bill was agreed to. Inc con,
ference report on the bill Tor Dis'rlct ol
Columbia highways was adopted.
55rH DAY.-In The House the conference
report on the diplomatic and co sular ap-
preparation bill was agi eed t.. Inc Aia,
hama conte,ted election case was CONSIDER ed
and decided in favor of Turpin, ne sitting
member. The bill exempting pig TIN from
duty was passed.
56rH DAY.-The time Of the House was
consumed principally in considering mo-
tion made by Mr.. Hatch to suspend the rules
and pass the Anti-option bill. The debate
was limited to half an hour, and, as the time
was doled out in two or three minute por-
tions. there was 10 opportunity to discuss
the measure as it deserved to be discussed.
Mr. Hatch made the longest speech, and that
did not exceed eight minutes DE then,
stating that he had done his best to promote
the interests Of the farmers left the supJect
to the House, and the House decided, Dy
vote of III to 1874 not to agree to MI. hatch
motion-a two. thirds vote being necessary
under a suspension of the ru es. Some uil-
imuortant business was transacted and the
House adjourned.
57TH DAY.-In the House the bill pr9scriu,,
ING the number OF district attorneys anu
marshals in Alabama was passed over the
Presidents ,eto. Senate amendments 10
the p stofiice Appropriation bill and Sundry
Civil A, preparation bill was none nccrred
in. aud both were sent to the conference.
Eilosies were delivered upon SENATOR
Kenna and Hearst and appropriate ie,oiu-
tions adopted.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-03-10

but it was very distinguished Assembly,
embracing their minent repre- sentatives Of
our government and of foreign powers:
The inaugural address was delivered by
President Cleveland standing bal eheaded il
a piping wind, which dissipated bis words
soon ter they lett his lip. The fer@
breezes and drifting snow overhead, and thS
slush underfoot had caused q great many,
who had been enduring tortures for hours
waiting for the event, to leave before had
barely see him and not hear him at all,
wal ed patien ly until the last word as sail
and the ath taken.
Then came the grand parade. the magnid'
cent showing of the military portion II aSiua
a manil est impression on the Presi lent who
gazed at them admiringly as they passed.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-03-10

Notwithstanding the exceed dinghy inclem'
ent weather, Mr.. Cleveland removed his
silk hat, and with barred head addressed the
mu titude.
At the conclusion Of his remarks Mr..
Cleveland turned around to the Chief JUS
tice, who was attired in the robes OF his Of
fee, to take the oath prescribed by the Con-
stitution. Chief Justic Fuller and the other
persons near the Prt sident removed their
hats, and with bare heads, listened to tbe
taking of the oath of Office, which was pro.
nounced by Chief Justice Ful er in GEAR
voice, Mr.. Cleveland asserting to it by bow
ing his head and Kissing the Bible.
The oath taking by hs President is what
is known As the Constitution oath, and
reads as follows: II do solemnly swear that
/ will faithfully execute the Office of pTesi.
dent Of Il United States, snd WILL to the
best of my ability, preserve, protect and de-
fend the Constitui ion of the United States.n
fhe B B.bl. used in the ceremony was given
President Cleveland by h mother forty.one
years ago.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-03-10

Mr.. Cleveland was warmly greeted by the
patient throng gathered about the and
and after q few minu es Of delay stepped to
augural addr ss. He followed the same
cours, pur ued by him.elf eight years ago
of delivering his address first and taking
hfs oath forwards. This was the course
pursued by Buchanan and Lincoln.
On III other fand, Pierce, Grant, Hayes,
Garfield and Harrison took the oath first
and d-l vered their inau2urals afterwards
A curious compromise between those op-
posing customs was made by Pre- sident Har-
rison's gran father, who stopped in the
midd of his inaugu' al and took the oath,
and then resumed and finished the reading
OF his address
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-03-10

The snow storm subsiiea towards noon,
BUT the temperature lowered and the north
west wind blew bitterly. The sun made
Ieveral Intellectual efforts to pierce the clouds
wit only Partial success.
The troops arrived at the noon. hour and
filed up The place reserved for hem, while
several photographers planted thet1selves in
The box house enclosing the Washington
Ltatue and prepare to take picture OF the
wintry scene.
The patience Of the crowd was at last re.
nardad nnd about |. 30 o'c.ock the arrival