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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18
TN ASHES AGAIN.
TaImage's Tabernacle Once More
Laid Waste by Fire,
LOSS Two MILLIONS.
Hotel Regent and Twenty Dwellings
Crumble---Brooklyn's Great
Divine Had Just Finished
His Morning Sermon.

Once again the great Talmage Tabernacle
is in ruins. 1t fell Sunday for third time
victim of the dread destroyer-flre-and WIN
it went the Hotel Regent Summerlield Nj. H.
Church and about 20 residences, entailing
total loss of over 92,0OO,OOO.
The conhagration was one of the greatest
BrookJyn has ever known, and while it ragged
most fercely thousands Of people crowded
about the scene to witness the devastation oil
the greatest house of worship in America.
BrookIyn's great divine had finished his
sermon. 1t had been sent broadcast over
the land. his subject by strange coincidence
being "a Cheerful Church" Only about
100 people we're left in the mammoth edif1ce,
and with these Dr. Talmage was shaking
hands and exchanging pleasant greetings.
81 smell smoke" said one Of the throng,
and almost instantly a tongue of fire was seen
to leap out from between the many pipes oil
the organ.
DR. Talmage commanded the people to
leave the church and they lost no time IN
obeying the command.
Within ten minutes after the first alarm
had been given the church was doomed ana
the flames had extended to the Hotel Regent,
which was soon beyond control OF the hre-
men The Tabernacle and Hotel Regent were
totally destroyed, and the Summerheid Nj. L.
Church. together with about 20 residences
were more or less damaged.
"Talmage's Tabernac le Burned Down Is
an old story to Brooklyn. Three times 1t has
been told to the world. Just at present it is a
question if there will ever be another "Ial-
mage's Tabernacle in Brooklyn, though
nledges of assistance have already been
made since noon. when the fire occurred.
This edifce, the fourth in which the doc
tor has preached in Brooklyn, was situated
on the northery side of Green avenue, and
extended from Clinton avenue on the west to
Wayeriy avenue, 200 feet away Adjoining
the church was the Hotel Regent, eight
stories in height. with frontage OF 80 : Jet
on Clinton avenue and extending back 200
feet to Wayery avenue.
The fire spread from the Tabernacle to
This hotel and then to the dwelling houses
on Green avenue and Waverly avenue, oppo~
site the church. The wind carried the blaz-
ingycinders in such quantities in south
easterIy direction that dwelling-houses on
Washington avenue. two squares away, and
also the Summerfield Methodist Church, were
set on fire by them. The greatest loss on any
one of these structures does not exceed
$4,000.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18
FIFTY THIRD CONGRESS.
usENATE.

191sT DAY.-The bill for the erection OF a
nublic printing office in Washington occupied
the attention of the House during the greater
mart of the day and came to rather ignomin-
ious ending.
t00n DAy-An amendment TO the Tarin
bill was considered in the Senate and agreed
TO. Ii was that to levy duty on goods III
bond on the date when the bill goes INTO
effect. Mr.. Lodges amendment to levy COM
mercial war on Great Britain until that coun-
trv should acquiesce in an international
agreement for the coinage OF silver was &c
feated. Work on the Tariff Dill was pre-
ceded by Two hours debate upon the AileI
resolution for the appointment OF a specia1
committee to investigate the alleBed Ponco
clubbing outrages on the steps OF the CAPITOL
123RD DAY.-For two hours the Senate as
cussed the resolution to investigate the al
legged police clubbing outrages on the occa.
sion of the Coxey demonstration in front OK
the Canitol. but no conclusion was reached.
Mr.. Hoar. Mr. Gorden, Mr. Teller and Mr.
Harris participated. The remainder Oh the
day was spent on the Tariff BILL
124rH DAY.-In the Senate Senator quay
introduced bill of 1875 pages, and asked lor
its reading in full. Hours could have peen
consumed in this way. An objection carrleU
the bill over. In the course OF the colloquy
on the subject, Mr. Quay boldly ayowed i ms u
6Iibustering motive, declaring dehantly that
he thought time would be better employed an IN
that way than in considering the tarln oi,l; III
The Senate is now on the fifth paragraph.
There are about seven hundred paragraphs
in the bill
125rH DAY.-In the Senate, after five hours
of work on the Tariff bill, the rates on tannlc
and tartaric acids and alcoholic periumery
(including cologne ard other toilet waters)
were fixed.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18
A WHOLESALE MURDER.
Gus Mecks, His Wife and Two Children Killed Near
Browning Nc.


Gus Meeks his wife and two children were
murdered outright near Browning Mo-, ana
another of the Meeks children, girl years
old was so badly injured that she may not re-
cover.
The circumstances leading up to the crime
are about as follows: There are number OF
criminal cases pending in Lynn and sullivan
Counties against william P Taylor and
George TayIor. brothers, the former being
banker Of Browning and the latter farmer.
The charges against them are forgery, arson
and larceny William P. Taylor, Gus Meeks
and others are Jointly indicted, and Meeks
pleaded guilty at the last term and was sent
up to the penltentiary. About month ago
he was pardoned by Governor Stone in order
to use him as a witness against the Taylors'
who were. in consequence, anxious to get rid
of him.
tt is said the Taylors bad arranged with
Meeks to give the latter wagon and team 10
get out of the county so that he might not pe
nresent when the case against the Taylors
| was call6O IOr lTldl. rlOi blNNhN HO- -
is learned that her son received letter from
the Taylors. at Browning, telling him to be
ready at 10 o'clock to go away; that Gus
Meeks and children waited for Taylor until
midnight. when two men who Meeks said
were George and Bill Taylor came to their
home in wagon. Meeks and his family got
into the wagon and started for Browning
The butchery took place two miles south
cast of Browning, Mo. Meeks and the family
were passing the home of George Taylor, who
fred at them. Meeks was instantly killed
The wife and children, with one exception, Z
girl Of years, were killed with an axe. The
girl was lett for dead all the bodies beint
hidden in straw stack. The girl revived
later and gave the alarm. as we'll as the iden
tity of the murderer, and officers are nov
tracing the criminals and have made mum
| Der of arrests.
On the information of the girl Sharon Nc
CulIough. Of Gould, and George Hewlett, G
Line Tounty. were arrested. The Taylors,
is said. have left the locality. and officers ar
in pursuit. Lynching is threatened.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18
A Wealthy Lahore =.
TTo BE CONTINUED. ]

Every one to his taste, and if a
millionaire chooses to work out by the
day, why not? There is rara avis of
this kind living near Troy. His father
keeps farm for breeding horses, by
which he has made an enormous for
tune. He is cultivated, well-bred, and
dresses fashionably, but his son can be
hired at any time by any one for 81. 80
a day to dig or hoe potatoes, and is not
above taking his meals in the kitchen
with his fellow-workers. This is a
true story, and would give you his
name if had not SO bad q memory. L
have met him, and talked with him.
and found him most intelligent and
gentleman-like. Fancy one of the
Tanderbilts milking your COW and
feeding your chickens for small sum.
-SOciety.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18
SMALLER MINERAL pRnnnCT.
The Smallest Output for Any Year Since 1889 Report
ed by the Geological Survey

Inc cmalesLUuLp any AVat DAhV0 WV -NNPN-'
ed by the Geological Survey
The report on mineral resources for 1893
complied at the United States Geological Sur
vey under the supervision of DR.. David t.
Day. has been completed. 1t shows an ag-
gregate valuation for the product and $685.
$50. O83 of which 1858 604, PIT represents the
non-metallic product and s249, 9S1, ,S66 the
metallic product with an unspecifled pro-
duct OF 81 900, 900. The product is the smallest
of any year since 1889 and is an aggregate
decline of over s75,OOO,O 900 from the previous
year.
The principal feature is the falling of in
pig iron which shows reduction OF more
than $40, 900, 900 in valuation and 100000
long tons in production.
Both gold and silver increased in produce
tion. The increase in gold was 52,95O,OO in
valuation and s142, ZOO troy ounces in pro-
duction. Silver increased 100000 troy
ounces with an increase in valuation OF 81
5S5, 1857 taken at its coinage value on sl.2929
per troy ounce. Copper decreased in pro-
ductlOn aDOuJ IO,OOO,OOU pOunuS anu h'oAiJ
! $4,000. 900 in value. Lead decreased almost
$4,000 tons or s5,OOO,OOO. Zinc decreased
about 1000 short tons and almost 100000
in valuation. Aluminium increased about
80, 900 or S94, 4,OOO Nickel has fallen of near
ly so per cent. in quantity and over that per-
centagei in the value Of its droduct. Bitumi-
nous coal increased 1862, ,4O6 long tons, but
decreased 50, 500, 900 in value.
Pennsylvania anthracite increased 1,3l5,-
800 long tons and $4,000, 900 in value. The
largest gain in production was in petroleum,
which increased s9OOO,OOO in valuation Of
the product Natural gas decreased S5OO,00
and mineral waters $3.50, 900.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18

T noticed no more, for l was not ID
condition to care for such things. MS
head was bent low as | pas ell him. anu
] could not have seen his lace h@u 1
tried"
"You don't know whether he went
into the grounds or not?"
81 couldn't say. 1t would be very
likely, if he was bent on burglary oI
anything else.
"Another question, Seabury. Have
you ever carried any burglars tools?"
His face flushed, either with real or
assumed Indignation, but, biting his lips
he controlled himself.
"Nevcr in my life, sir"
"Let me describe a tool that l founl
under the vines, and tell me whether you
have ever seen it.
| described it accurately
lie shook his head as ! finished.
81 give you my word of honor, DOCTOR
never even saw such a tool, and GER
tainly never possessed one. If you found
that among the vines, depend upon 1t
some one mounted them either before OF
after had been there"
If | could believe his words, then a
third trail had opened up before me; but
was not yet ready to change my mind.
Until | did so, this man was the guilty
party, although it was far from my in
tention to say so, as | had no intention
now of arresting him, and wished to KEEP
him quiet.
Just about this time | began to fee
the need of counsel.
If ! could only see Mr.. Ketcham, ant
have a good hours talk with him, per
haps there would be Strengthening ou
of the kinks that we're beginning tC
bother me.
Strange things had occurred to me
since last | saw him.
What was he dOing-pursuing the trail
that brought up with LeonOrc?
Ny heart was in my mouth at the
thought that possibly what I had to tel
him would be only strengthening thu
tolls about the poor girl.
Nevertheless he should know all.
For the last time, | turned upon tht
other.
Theodore Seabury, tell me truly, ii
come to you with positive evidence tina
I know who drove that blade to the hear
OIL your ldJllcI-l pluNO OhuO JO"l
silence is no longer necessary, and that
in speaking, you will do no harm, ant
only clear away some of this dreadfu
mystery-will you then tell me what yol
saw when, hanging to the window-lcdge
YOU looked into the chamber OF you
tather?"
ayes, Doctor, promise you that"
"Solemnly?"
"On my hOnol as man."
81 have no more to say. DO you meal
to leave the city?"
"No, sir. If | am needed | will b.
found, and although l may be punished
tor crime never committed, no human
power can make me tell that which
have sworn never to reveal"
81 will say goodby for the present"
put out my hand, and he took it.
doctor, how does LeOnore stand it?
he asked with some confusion in hi
face.
knew afterward what this meant
but as | hurried from him | felt tha
this question was but an indication o
his guilt He had dared all to win her
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18
CABLE SPARKS.

Ex-pREs1pESr CAcEREs has been elected
President of Peru.
A discovery of gold said to equal the fields
of South Africa has been made in Mexico.
NEARLY 100 people in one ofMontreal SUD-
urbs were rendered homeless by fire, which
destroyed eighteen houses.
NINE Berlin editors were convicted OF calu-
miniating the police, whom they accuse OF
acting in a brutal manner in dispensing
labor meeting in February last.
The Hungarian House of Magnates re-
jected the civil marriage bill by a majority OF
q. A ministerial crisis is anticipated as the
result of the rejection Of this popular meas
ure.
IT is believed in Pretoria, the capital Of the
Transvaal. that war with Magato and other
African chiefs is inevitable. They refuse to
pay taxes and generally defy the govern
ment
SPANISH agriculturists believe that If the
laws are changed to permit free growth OF
tobacco in Spain, Virginia and Kentucky lear
tobacco will not be able to compete with the
native product.
Two American yachts have been seized on
Lake Erie by the Canadian authorities and
forty-eight prominent residents OF Ohio were
captured charged with fishing without IL
cense in Canadian waters.
The United States cruiser Chicago, Captain
Mahan arrived nt Gravpsend a short dis
face from London. May "a has been selected
as the date for the banquet to Admiral
Erben and Captain Mahan by the admiralty
| officials.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18
Plantation Philosophy.

De worp may be heap better den it
uster be, but lie still takes de pre-
MUM ober de truth.
Some pussons takes er pride in raisin'
ND dar chillun ter be sharp, an many
times arter da is grown da puts de
sheriff ter great 'eal O. trouble.
De man whut makes it his study may
in de co'se O er lifetime say good
many smart things, but he will also say
a heep more foolish things den de man
whut neber gin half de study ter de
subieck. TraUeIer.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18
INA CELL WITH A MANIAC.

One Prisoner Killed by Another, Who Also Assaults
Watchman.
James Maher, who was sent to the House
of Correction in Chicago, was murdered in
shocking manner in his CELL which also con-
tanned the murderer, George Dunlap, a
whiskey prisoner from Evanstown, who be-
came suddenly insane from the effects OF his
eXcesses,
The two prisoners were confined in the
same cell because of the crowded condition OF
the Bridewel Maher's head was beaten TO
a shapeless mass by bucket John Farley.
a watchman, was felled by the maniac, and
would have been killed had not two guards
arrived.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18

Looking back, ! could see some terri
ble ouarrel between these two men, each
of whom no doubt possessed strong
temper.
Perhaps Leonore had been the cause
of il all. and the result had been that
Theodore was banished from home with
his fathers curse upon his wretched
head.
From time to time he had sought ah
interview. but the old Doctor had
perhaps miscOnstrued the tone OF hls
letter. and deemed him impudent, wheD
perhaps he was only determined.
Then had come a dark resolve on the
mart of the wretched son to avenge his
wrongs. and perhaps gain the fortune OF
his father at one fell blow.
He had done it. Could it be possible that
this was the terrible foe DIR. Seabury
had dreaded for years? | could hardly
believe it, and yet the evidence pointeo
that way.
Whoever had killed him had been the
cause of his constant dread.
While these thoughts were fitting
through my mind, sat there watching
my man, and trying to analyze the
series of emotions that fitted across hls
face.
1t was beyond my power
The man writhed under my indict'
-ment. and l could not see how any
thing other than guilt could make hiT
do so.
He smoke first, and his voice was not
so strong as before.
doctor, am / to understand that yon
Nzmkeve me guilty of my fathers death?'
& - am bound so to believe, sir"
this is terrible accusation to bring
kinst man..
1T is warranted by facts. You were
loggcrheads with your father. In the
7 ad Of night you sneak like thief to
TIfcashOuSc:-Ma aS.a2ah the vines leading
to your fathers window. He is IounG
dead-murdered beyond all shadow Of
doubt Now, sir, what would it be rea-
sonable to suppOse?"
A spasm of pain crossed his face
81 see the force of your accusation,
Doctor and yet | solemnly declare to
Won. as heaven is my witness, that |
was not in my fathers chamber on that
night am innocent of this terrible
crime"
"What! dare you deny that you were
present-that you climbed the vines as
have said, leaving the mark of your
hand on the white window ledge, and
losing a letter from DR.. Seabury at tho
broken wall?"
81 deny none of these, simply stating
that am innocent Of the crime"
To say that / was amazed would be
putting it rather feebly-I was almost
paralyzed by the situation.
Here the man who had turned out to
be the old Doctors son admitted that he
had climbed the vines and looked In at
the window of his fathers room, but en-
phatcally denied going further.
All a sudden thought; had he seen
ANYTHING to cause him sudden alarm?
The idea came with resistless force.
It would account in measure for his
strong emotions.
This thought had to dismiss instant.
ly. for it threw me off the track, and
sent me back to the old suspicion enter
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18

A MAN should surely dare to live his
small span of life with the little heed
of common speech upon him or his life,
only caring that his days may be full of
reality, and his conversation of truth
speaking and Wilderness,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18
THE CHINESE REGISTRATION

Nearly the Total Population 0beyed the Exclusion
Act Clause.
Commissioner Miller of the Internal
Revenue Bureau made public the results OF
the registration Of the Chinese under the Ex-
clusion Act the term of which expired on the
third instant OF the total Chinese popula-
ton of 1O7, ,4S5 according to the 1890 census,
105, ,312 were registered.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18

NINE miners were shot and killed in Aus
trian silesa while the police were attempting
to suppress riot
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18
OUR HAPPY LOVE.
BY c. LOWATER

The dark grows light, the glorious sun
arises,
Another days begun;
Like the first day of the earth's creation,
And yet, another one.
The self-same sun will rise and set forever
While empires pass away,
But never, till we saw its rosy dawnin2,
Was seen this happy day.
Since Adam courted Eve in Eden's garden
Sweet love has ruled the heart,
And men have wOoed and maidens smiled
and pouted,
And all have done their part.
So all the world has kneeled to play the
cOurtier
With love enthroned above:
But never, till we heard our fond hearts
beating,
Was known this happy love.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18
TO THE CELESTIAL AND MY
SOULS IDOL.
BY j. F. HOWARD

BY F. HOWARD
Venus rising out Of the sea,
And bathing her hair in the foam,
No object and no temptation would DC,
No need of her saying a word to ME,
For I'd only thank her with courtesy.
HAVANA, N Y.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-03-21

Governor Waite is not such a
bloody minded fellow as he thought
he was. He is not the first peace
warrior, however, who has refused
to toe the scratch 1t is very easy
to ride in blood on paper, and when
you know it is sure 10 be some other
fellows blood; but when the real
chance for riding comes, and fell.
low feels that he may be called on
to furnish part of the gore, he is
apt to view the matter with little
more sense aud little less magma
ton. Governor Waite need not
feel so very bad about his valorous
utterances and discreet actions.
Precedents for him have been set
right here in our own country by
much greater men.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-03-21

Madeline Pollard is no better than
she should be-not nearly SO good in
fact, as she ought to be-but she is
not so bad a woman as Breckenridge
is a man. lie has not only deceived
his friends and the public, but he
has imposed upon the hospitality of
unprotected women, disgraced his
children, dishonored his wife living,
and her memory dead, and dragged
in the mire and filth of bestial zen
suality one of the proudest names
in the history of his state and coun.
try. A mere defeat for re- election
is no adj quate punishment for &C.
tions such as his. If he cannot be
expelled from congress, other mem.
bers should at least refuse to dis
honor themselves by association
with him, and should turn their
backs upon his approach.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-03-21
Baijord's Snow Imminent.

This Imminent is different IN com
position from any other llnlment on
the matket. 1t scientific discovery
which results in it being the most
penetrating Linimen, ever known.
There are numerous white limitations,
which may be recommended because
they pay the seller a greater prohs
Beware of these and demand BAL
lard's Snow Eminent. 1t positively
cures Rheumatism, Neuralgia Spralns,
Bruises, Wounds, Cuts, Sciatica and
Infamatory Rhe matsm, Burns,
Scalds, Sore Feet. Contracted Muscles
Stiff Joints, Old Sores, Pain in Back
Barb Wire Cuts, Sore Chest or Throat
end is especially beneficial In Paraly
sis Sold by Risner & Co, Waco, j,
B. Cornish, East Waco, Texas.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-03-21
Senator Richard Coke.

While 1t has been suspected for
some time that Senator Coke had
filled the measure of an honorable
ambition and would retire at the
end of the term, there was no daft.
mite statement to that effect. His
formal letter announcing his fixed
purpose to Withdraw from the sen.
ate is now published and his long
and illustrious connection with that
body will cease next March.
Richard Coke has served Texas
we'll. While other men have fallen
before the seductive Establishments
of huge trusts and wealthy and
powerful corporations seeking cor
rupt federal aid, this distinguished
Texan has preserved his honor un.
spotted and his integrity white and
clean as the driven snow. He has
devoted abilities of the highest or.
der alone to the advanceme and
protection of this state. He has
adhered to Democratic principles
when other alleged Democrats
shirked and lodged the great issues
presented. The country always
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-03-21
sEL/TTLjHC CONTEMPORARIES.

Yesterday morning the Day
G ODE said cit never felt poor or
mean enough to envy anyb ody else's
prestige or belittle contemporaries
merit 1t s not believed the
genial gentleman, who wrote the
above, feels envy, or ever attempted
to "belittle contemporary" but
unless The News has been misin-
formed by a very reliable gentleman
he has in his employ, in re.
sponsibIe station, gentleman who
does try to "belittle' his contem
porares. The reliable gentleman
mentioned, stated to the editor of
this paper that the above mentioned
employe, of the Day.Globe, stated
in his presence to an advertiser,
seeking a medium by which he
hoped to reach the people, that this
paper did not have more than one
third the circulation enj Dyed by the
Day-Globe. Now since the facts
are that the daily circulation of
The News is greater in the city of
Waco than the circulation of the
Day Globe, and its daily circulation
out of the city Is greater than the
Day Globe, it follows that the
aforesaid employe has made an
effort "to belittle" contemporary,
and in the effort, displayed either
his ignorance of a subject upon
which he protested to be posted, or
willful disregard for the facts
as they exist.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-03-21
How do you like it?

TIE WACO EvsNING News has
the largest circulation in this city
and out of the city Of any daily
paper published in Waco. Our
esteemed contemporaries are respect
fully challenged to successfully con.
trovert this staten ant. Our mail.
ing list and subscription books are
open to all persons wishing for bus.
mess reasons to examine them.