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The record-union., 1893-05-08
Lost His Match

A stranger reported at the police sta
ton last evening that his friend and part
ner had been robbed of a watch in the
Steamboat saloon. An officer accom-
panied him to the place, but no one there
could be found sober enough to ex plain
anything about the occurrence and no ar
rest was made.
The record-union., 1893-05-08
OUR SISTER REPUBLIC.
Some Excellent Maps of Mexico ]
ceIved at the State Library.

Some Excellent Maps of Mexico Re-
celved at the state Library.
Governor Markham has received from
the Mexican Government large num-
ber of maps, which were turned over to
the Secretary of State, and have been de-
posted by that officer in the State Library,
These maps represent the Republic of
Mexico in sections, many of them on a
large scale, and their execution would be
a credit to any country. The geology of
the entire territory is represented in
colors, as well as the topography, forest
area, agricultural productions and mining
districts.
1t would seem from the representations
that Mexico is one vast mining region
from one end to the other. These maps
are very valuable, and will give to the
student very comprehensive idea of the
extent and varied and wonderful re-
sources of our sister Republic.
The record-union., 1893-05-08
Mrs. Logan's "Hoine Magazine" and
the ttMee1xlv It1int,

Both only 81 75 per year. The Home
Magazilc of Washington, d. c., con-
Quoted by Mrs. John y. Logan, is the
best and most popular low-priced period
ical ever printed. The publishers of the
WEEKLY UNION will furnish the maga-
zine to its subscribers for mere nomi-
nal sum above the price OF subscription
to the weekly.
The record-union., 1893-05-08
Too Much TnnSv

William Connell was arrested yester-
day by Officer Wilson on warrant
charging him with battery and sworn to
by Mike Tansy. who says Connell struck
him without provocation.
Connell wanted Tansy arrested upon
the same charge, saying that he ran
against him on the street and used insult
ing language. To defend himself he says
he threw Tansy off the sidewalk.
The record-union., 1893-05-08
ADJUSTING AN ACCOUNT.
Several Men Engage in Combat and
Are Arrested.

Several Men Engage in Combat and
Are Arrested.
Late Saturday night there was fight
between four or five men in front o f VIII
sons stable on X street, and from the
number of blows and strong language
used it seemed a desperate affair.
Chief Rodgers and Officer Ahern
reached the scene and arrested three men
named James Clure, Dan Mclaughlin
and Tony Ludwick. Clure and Nc
Laughlin were charged with disturbing
the Peace, and Ludwick with petty lar
ceny on complaint of Mclaughlin, who
stated that Ludwick embezzled So be-
longing to him.
The record-union., 1893-05-08
New Freight Tariff.

Merchants are considerably interested
in the west-bound freight tariff which
went into effect or the first of the month
between New York and California termi-
nal points, and which makes about a
thirty-per cent. reduction.
\ copy thereof has been received by
agent c. j. Ellis OF the Southern Pacific
Company.
The record-union., 1893-05-08
When Travelling

Whether on pleasure bent or business.
take on every trip a bottle of Syrup Of
Figs, as it acts most pleasantly and eff
fectively on the kidney, liver and bowels.
preventing fevers, headaches, and other
forms of sickness. For sale in 80 cents
and 81 bottles by all leading druggists.
The record-union., 1893-05-08
Gospel Meeting at oak Park.

A gospel meeting will be held tonight
at the new church at Oak Park, Rev. W.
c. Hoffman, talented young Baptist
minister from Wheatland, conducting the
meeting. 1t is probable that the whole
week will be occupied by him in the
same manner, as there is strong religi-
Gus element among the residents there.
The record-union., 1893-05-08
Notaries Public.

Governor Markham has appointed the
following Notaries Public: NJ. B. Royce,
Santa Monica, Los Angeles County; ].
L. Place, Los Banos, Merced County;
VIII ). Clayton, San Jose.
The record-union., 1893-05-08

then painted his features in bright but
unbecoming colors with mixed paints.
When he gets sober enough to look in
glass he won't know whether he is DIR.
Jekyll or Mr.. Hyde, and no one else
seems to know
The record-union., 1893-05-08
CHINAMAN ROBBED.
o Is Set Upon by Five Men Near the
DenOr and Garrnted

no Is set upon by Five Men Near the
Depot and Garroted.
a Chinaman complained to officer
Burke yesterday afternoon that he had
been set upon by five men back of the
depot and robbed of Sl4.
Burke arrested two men, but they
could not be identified by the Chinaman
as being his assailants, and they were re-
leased.
The men supposed to have robbed the
Chinaman escaped by running in among
the boXcars in the railroad wards.
The record-union., 1893-05-08
City Finances.

City Auditor Young makes the follow
ing report of the receipts and disburse-
ments of the city for the week ending
Saturday, May 6, 1898:
The record-union., 1893-05-08
LOST HIS IDENTITY.

Together With One Side of What Was
Good Mustache.
A dignifed, but very much intoxicated
man was deposited at the City Jail by
officer Ahern yesterday. Some one had
shaved one-half of his mustache off and
The record-union., 1893-05-08
Read This.

Before you leave for the Worlds Fair
or any business or pleasure trip call upon
E. Hartman, 1907 Fourth street, our
agent, and purchase yearly accident
policy or an accident ticket in the old and
reliable Travellers Insurance Company of
Hartford, Conn.
WRITE to Cooper's for anything in the
music line. Mathushek pianos.
The record-union., 1893-05-08
&=.7aa Old
@fs
- People. !:

J. V. S. is the only sarsaparilla that old or
feeble people should take, as the mineral potash
which is in every other Sarsaparilla that we know
of. is under certain conditions known to be
emaciating. J, V. S. on the contrary is purify
vegetable and stimulates digestion and creates
new blosd, the very thing for Old delicate or
broken down people. 1t builds them up and
prolongs their lives. A case in point:
Mrs. Belden an estimable and elderly lady OF
$40 Mason St.. S. F was for months declining so
rapidly as TO seriously alarm her family. 1t got
SO bad that she was finally afflicted with fninting
spells. She writes; 'While in that dangerous
condition I saw some of the testimonials con-
ccrning J, V, s. and sent for a bottle. That
marked the turning point ] regained my lost
flesh and strength and have not felt so well IN
years" That was two years ago and Mrs Belden
is well and hearty to-day and still taking J.V. 8,
If you are old and feeble and want to be bulltup
Ask for
JUL ) sarsaparilla
The record-union., 1893-05-08
Bl1si7te#s Gnrna.
P. NEWMAN & son,

OOO Z STREET, WHOLESALE AND RE
JUZ tail dealers in Imported. Key West sad
Domestic Cigars, Tobacco. Snurand Smokers
Articles
The record-union., 1893-05-08
8. EO0sER,
WAREHOUSE { LESTER,

CToOR BROKER. OFFICE AT A. IA
- tAan's cigar store, 2o5 X street
The record-union., 1893-05-08

DEALERS N IRON, STEEL, CUMBER>
~ land Coal, Wagon Lumber and Carriage
hardware. 7O9, 7l1, 7l3, 715 street,
The record-union., 1893-05-08
Try spELTER1NE HooF sTUFFINa.

KEEPS HORSES FEET IN NATURAL
IN condition. a perfect remedy for coTns,
dry and contracted hoofs. GRATMILLER
BROS. 1OIG Nlnta street. Telephone No. &c.,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-08-04
Big Blaze at Blackstone.

The large and commodious dwelling -hous
on Broad street, Blackstone, occupied by
Rev. NJ. L. Sanford, pastor of the Baptist
church, and owned by Hon. j. W. overly,
of Lunenburg county, was discovered to be
on fire about o'clock. and despite the
efforts of the citizens the building was en-
tirely consumed The lossis $4,000. with no
insurance. Mr.. Sanford was not at home.
His furniture was saved in a badly damaged
condition.
The new dwelling OF Mr.. J. S. Robertson,
on the north 81 e. also took fire and was
completely destroyed. NJ. Robertson sue
ceeded in moving most of his furni ure, on
which there was an insurance of $500. His
house was insured for $500 in the Peters
burg Savings and Insurance Company, lut
this does not cover the loss. These build
ings couli have been saved but for the
scarcity of water in that portion OF the
town. Mrs. Moone, sister of Mrs. Robert
son. who was sick in bed at the time OF the
fire and had to be removed to place of
safety, is now in very precarious condition,
the excitement having prostrated her.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-08-04
THE OLD DOMINION.
A Days Happenings Is Told
By the Wires.
FATAL WORK BY THO Wind.
The Financial Question Virginia
Legion of Honor Big Blaze at
Blackstone Cumberland Ad-
juStS Her Debt-James
Mays Drowned.

A wind storm which assumed almost the
proportions OF a hurricane passed over Ches-
terfield county. Trees were uprooted and
barns and fencing were ~leNeled-te the
ground. While the storm was at its height
James A. Jones, q well-known citizen OF
Petersburg, in company with friend named
Capias Dillon, was driving up the turnpike
in Chesterfield county, just outside the
corporate limits, when tree was blown
down and struck the young men on the
head. Jones was killed and Dillon badly in
jured Their team consisted of horse and
muld. The latter WAS C, ushed to death by
the tree. end the horse was badly injured.
The storm was also very severe in Peters
burg
CHARLOTTESVILLE violent wind, rain
and hail storm visited this vicinity. A touse
on the farm of j. W. Porter was moved sew
eral yards y the wind, and a quantity OF
fencing was destroyed Lightning struck
the new Monticello Guard armory, and
man nearby was shocked. Many trees were
ulrooted.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-08-04
CABLE SPARKS.

THE Russian legation in Washington will
be raised to an embassy shorty.
THE Northumberland and Durham miners
have asked for an increase of wages.
DIR. John Rae, the artic explorer, died in
London, after prolonged illness.
The Maharaiah of Toitoi Braga committed
suicide at Brindisi, Italy, by taking poison.
The bark Pinnore won the long-disance
ocean race from San Francisco to Queens
town.
THE General Credit Company of London
has suspended. The capital of the concern
is 910O,tO0.
The Latin Union has agreed that the "a
silver franc piece shall be excluded from in
ternational circulation.
A committee has been formed to make pre-
liminary arrangements for an international
exhibition in Turin, Italy, in 10 6.
The Achinese passengers on board Dutcn
steamer in East India murdered the captain
and % of the crew and then escaped.
The United States steamer Enterprise,
which is in commission as the Massachusetts
school ship, has arrived at Southampton.
THE date of election for members Of the
French Chamber of Deputies has been liked
for August goth second ballots to be held on
September 3.
The Russian embassy in Paris de-
nies the report that Ru sia intends TO dis
patch cruisers 10 Toulon to take part in the
naval eyoutions that will be held there
shortly.
THE verdict of the Victoria court martial
acquitted Captain Bourke and all the sur
vivols of any responsibility for the disaster,
which was attributed TO Yice-Admiral Tryon's
orders.
The closing debate over the Home Rule
bill in the House OF Commons Committee
was marked by scene which is sail to have
been unprecedented in parliamentary MIS-
tory. The disorder started while Joseph
Chamberlain was speaking and his remarks
were so offensive that Mr. O'Connor called
him Judas" and the epithet was taken up
tba Irish members in chorus Soon free by
lloht was started in front of the chairman
desk and several members were knocked
down When peace was restored the Dill
passed the committee finally.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-08-04
Virginia Court of Appeals.

The Court of Appeals rendered decisions
in the following cases: Wohlford vs..
TrinkIc, from Wythe county, decree re-
versed opinion by Judge Lewis. Scott VS..
Norfolk and Western Railroad, from Taze-
we'll county, judgement affirmed opinion by
Judge Lacy Higgenbotham VS.. May, from
Tazewell county, dec. ee reversed; opinion
by Judge Hinton. Norfolk and Western
Railroad Company VS.. Draper, from Wythe
county, judgment affirmed opinion by
Judge Fauntleroy. Rehearings were granted
in the following cases: Morrison VS.. Will
kinson, Virginia Development Co. vs.. Crozier
Iron Co., Wood vs.. Dicky, Robinson VS..
Commercial and Farmers Bank. The court
adjourned after holding the longest session
ever held in Wytheville and one of the
longest continuous sessions ever held.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-08-04
No Trace of Mrs. Coffin.

The whereabouts of Mrs. j. W. Coffin, W
dsapp ared from h.r homo in Charlottes-
vile are as much of mystery as on the day
of her disappearance. A thorough search
has been made in the city OF Washington
wherc it was thought by some that she had
gone. The opinion seem TO be growing that
her mind WAS unbalanced aad that she has
committed suicide A party of friends and
sympath zers made thorough search for
the missing lacy in the vicinity of the
wooden mills. and a large party went to the
Rivanna for the purpose of dragging the
stream. Mr. Coffin and his sons are still in
Washington, hut will return end continue
the search at Charlottesville. Mr.. William
Bruin, brother-in-law of Mrs. Coffin, was in
Charlottesville but could throw no light on
the unfortunate affair The letter written to
him by the missing lady was about business
and contained no reference whatever as to
her intentions.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-08-04
Fell Thirty Feet.

Mr.. Rudolph Hawkes., an employee OF the
Richmond and Danvile Railroad Company,
while unloading car Of coal at the chute
near Manchester, fell from the sclffold to the
ground. distance of about thirty feet, and
was very painfully and seriously injured. He
was clrriel to his home. at the corner or
Eleventh and Railroad streets, and Drs W.
P. Matthews and J. NJ. Whitelield summoned.
The physicians found the injured man suffer-
ing with the lower part of his back and spine
and temporary paralysis of the lower limbs
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-08-04
Virginia Legion of Honor.

The Grand Council, Legion Of Honor,
closed its session at Ocean View. Tho fol-
lowing officers were elected: past grand
commander I. G. Morton, Staunton grand
commander W. W. Athey, Leesburg grand
vice-commander, A. W. Now.in. L nchburg
grand orator. w. J. Mcdowell, Richmond (;
grand sec etary L. c. Davis, Richmond /;
grand treasurer, Chas. j.. Murden, Ports
mouth grand chaplain, S. H. Raundle, Nor
folk grand guide. H. r. Hey yIrro',ts:--'r''
Richmond grand warden, G. W. Tyson
grand sentry. c. Ii. Dunt. The grand coun-
Gil will meet next year in Staunton.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-08-04
a Probable Fatal Row.

News reached Pulaski that row occurred
ut Bertha, in Wythe county, on the North
Carolina extension of the Norfolk and West
ern railroad and as the result OF it james
Cleaves, an employee of the Bertha zinc
Company, is dying from effects OF wounds
received, and J. C. Younce is under arrest,
charged with the crime. The weapon used
az testified to by his brother was brass
knuckles. Other parties engaged have es-
caped TO Moth Carolina. Whiskey was the
cause OF it.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-08-04

of the hand that held his DoJule Vi edlVs'
"We're overrun by rats, sir"
"But what heard sounded like human
footstepsl'' insisted Hillington nervously
"That's some sudden scampering of the
rodents. I've heard them repeatedly
The house is one of the oldest structures
built on these shores, as you may have
noticed-very old and somewhat dilapi-
dated, it having been left uninhabited
many years.
care you quite sure there are no human
ears near us, other than our own?" con-
tinued Hillington, as he fixed his gaze
upon certain point of one of the walls
of the apartment.
"Sure? Of course am. Those sounds
are caused by rats, and by nothing else!"
Radd spoke very decidedly, and with
out the least intention of saying anything
about his unfortunate habit of drinking
and its consequent phantoms-including
"Mr. Chapman"-for the simple reason
that he had already conceived the prof.
ect of making an ally of this young man
from India and was anxious to stand well
with him.
Much to Radd's joy-for he was eager
10 near more Ol Jne tragic ldte Vi OOlOneI
Barton Ridley-the explanation he had
given was instantly accepted, doubtless
because the sounds within the wall had
ceased, and Hillington resumed his mar.
rative as follows:
GAS was necessary and natural, re-
mained in Cape Town several days, Of
fering rewards and making every effort
to get track of the outlaws, but they did
not even enter port, and it is only reason
able to presume that they sailed with
their booty within few minutes of their
victory for some distant piratical haunt
in the China Sea or the Indian Ocean"
$50 that not a trace of them reached
you?"
"Not trace, sir"
Radd smiled little stronger.
81 suppose the authorities at Cape
Town gave you every possible assist
ancc?" he queried, watching Hillington
closely, but without letting him detect
the fact.
"Certainly; every possible assistance. {"
"Was an account Of the tragedy tele-
kraphed in every dirnction?"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-08-04
Cumberland Adjusts Her Debt.

Cumberland AuJuSlS fISI DSOI'
Counsel from New York ind Richmond
representing all of the bonds issued by the
county OF Cumberland in aid of the Farm
vile and Powhatan railroad had conference
with the new Board of Supervisors of Cum
berland county, and an arrangement was
made extremely satisfactory to all parties.
Owing to the litigation as to the validity
of the bonds, over $4,000 of past-due cou-
pons and interest thereon wIe to be pro-
vided for when the Court of Appeals this
year affirmed the validity of the bonds.
Cumberland county, under the arrange
ment, pays this year, and warrants have been
issued on the Treasurer therefor, some of
which he has raid, about $4,000, which is
some 81 800 more than the annual interest
on the $1,000 bonds At this rate the
county will get rid very shortly Of all
arrelrages.
The New York counsel expressed gratifica-
tion at the promptness of the settlement and
the business way in which the county is now
meeting its obligations.
There arc few corporations which such
times ss these pay one years interest in
full and also manage to reduce arrearages.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-08-04
Can Iee,s Boots and Coat.

At the request of Colonel Morton Marye,
Auditor of Virginia, writes the Washington
correspondent of the Alexandria Gazette,
Congressman Meredith called upon the
Commissioner of Customs at the Treasury
Department and obtained an order for the
release of pair OF boots and coat that be-
longed to General r. Z. Lee, now held at the
custom-house in New York. They had been
sent abroad to the sculptor Of the Generals
monument who has returned them.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-08-04
Snort Led to Death.

James Mays was drowned in the North
River below Lexington. He was fishing from
n dam for bass and fell off his seat on some
rocks under the dam. He was a good
swimmer but the fall stunned him. lie IS
the same young man who shot himself last
winter while out hunting by attempting to
dislodge rabbit in a hole with the butt OF
his gun. He had just recovered from the ell
fects of the wound.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-08-04
New Lodge of Odd-Fellows.

Anew lodge Of the Independent Order Oh
Odd-FelIows, known as Columbia Lodge,
No. "A. was instituted at the Academy OF
Music, Norfolk, with 159 members. Grand
Master Thomas n. Kendler, of Richmond,
and Grand-Representatiye James B. Blanks
assisted in the work C. p. Hargrove was
installed as noble grand. A banquet tol-
l5wed the work about midnight ana
number of visitors from other cities we're
present
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-08-04
The Financial Question.

The members of the State Board of Agri-
culture, which adjourned after electing a
successor of the late President Sutherlin, ap-
pear very much in crested in the present
financial problems The body is composed
of one member from each of the ten Congress
sional districts in the State. The gentlemen
are supposed to be among the most lntell-.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-08-04
Death of Mr.. L. Erb.

Mr.. L. Erb died at the home OF Mr.. +. H.
Wissler. near Mount Jackson, in Shenandoah
county aged eighty-thrce. Mr. ED nau
made his home with DR.. r. W. Stone ior
several yea s. Two children survive hlm'
Nr.. F. H. WIssler and Mrs. r. W. Stone
His body was i. TERED in the family burying
grounds at Columbia furnace
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-08-04
NO. Sc,

gent and representative agriculturists In
Virginia The views of Mr.. S. Wexford
Corbin, of Prince George, whose name was
at one time prominently mentioned as can
didate for Assistant Secretary of Agriculture,
are well-known. He has long advocated an
increased volume of currency. These views,
IL is said, were used against NIr. Corbin to
prevent him from securing the appointment
to which he aSpired.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-08-04
A Deed of Trust Recorded.

The Hitchcock 1rego Land and number
Company OF Emporia, made deed oil trust
a few days since. 1t conveys all the assets
of the company, real and personal, and
franchises. ETC., to Charles J. Bobbitt as
trustee. The amount OF the liabilities IS not
stated The deed was prepare by White d
Garnett, attorneys, of Norfolk.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-08-04
Probably Fatal Shooting ARRAY.

At the house of Henry Stanley, IN the
northern part of Basic City, while the col
ored population was enjoying dance, a
difficulty occurred about 10 o'clock between
John Lesley and George Tarey, in which
Lesley shot Tarey twice with pistol Drs.
Austin and Griffith were called in and
probed for the balls, but up to this time have
not been abe to find them. The wound may
prove fatal. So far Lesley has eyaded the
officers
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-08-04
CHAPTER TX.
TWO OF A KIND.

HE brief silence
hat succeeded, as
the two men strug-
gled with their ex-
citement, was brok-
en- by one of those
underlined sounds
which had previous
ly attracted Radd's
notice, as also the
attention of Mrs.
NJ orel a n d a n d
Jessie.
=" What's that p
demanded Killing
ton, suddenly sus-
pending the motion
I IL 1sNx41o &c ro14c
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-08-04
Mo Smallpox in Lunenburg.

The County Board of Supervisors assem-
bled at Lunenburg Courthouse and reorgan-
lied. with Hon. w. C. Winn as chairman.
Besides-resular routine business report
WAS made to the effect that no smallpox
existed in the vicinity of Lunenburg county.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-08-04
Serious Accident to a Child.

Harve, Snellings. the live-year-old son oil
H. W. Snellings, of Danville, fell from the.
she'd of a barn on his fathers lot to the
ground. distance of fifteen feet, breaking
his leg between the thigh and knee. The
injury is very serious.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-08-04

.REAIL1 I 10 MS
Joy and relief.
Radd Moreland,
On awakening
early the follow
ing m orn in g,
found himself ca-
tirely emahcipat-
ed from t h G
" p h a n t o m S ="
which had dis
turbed his latest
waking thoughts,
and this JOY took
definite S h a p G
after he h a i
made q thorough
survey of the
premises without
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-08-04

A Young Lady Killed by Lightning
During severe storm Miss Rosa Mayo
was struck by lightning at her fathers home
in Cumberland county, and was instantly
killed. The young lady was daughter Of
DR.. A. A. Mayo
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-08-04

TT is believed that the hollyhock was
brought to Europe from China as early
as the year 1918,