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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-11-16
CRUSOES ISLAND.
Il Is Now Inhabited and Possesses Little
Town.

Il Is Now Inhabited and Possesses Little
Town.
1t is not generally known that Juan
ernandoz-the island on which Alex.
ander Selkirk, the Robinson Cru oe OF
romance lived SO many years-ls al
the present time inhabited. Two val
leys winding down from different dI-
rections, join short distan g DECK
from the shore, and there now STANDS
little village Of small huts scattered
round long ore-storied building with
a veranda running its whole length.
In this house lives the man who rents
the island from the Chi ian Go7ern-
ment. and the village is made up OF
few German and Gillian families
The tiny town is called San a uan Bau-
tista, and the erater-like m OF the
sea on which it is situated, and where
Alexander Selkirk first landed, Is now
called Cum berland Bay. The island
is rented for about e2O0 a year. The
rent is raid partly in dr.ed fish.
Cat hing and drying the many varie-
ties of fish an raising cattle and veg
tables wholly occupy the conrentel
settlers. an m. CT Of their lit. 10 IN
come is obtained from tAe cattle and
vegetables Id to passing vessels
At the back of the little town, in the
first high clif, is row of caves o. re-
markable appearance hewn into the
sandstone. An unused path leads 10
them. and short climb brings one to
their dark mouths. About torty years
ago the Chilian Government thought
that good way to get rid o., its worst
criminals would be 10 transport them
to The island of Juan Fernando.
Here, under the direction Of CHILEAN
eo.diers, these poor wre.ches were
made to dig caves to live in. In lso4
tLey were taken back again, however,
ana tho ca es have since been slowly
crumb ing away.
The narrow Ridge where Selkirk
watched is now ca ed Tho Saddle,
because at either end of it a rocky
hummock ris es like pommel. Onon)
CT the is row large tablet with in
scri, tions CON memorating Alexander
Selkirks Icing and lonely stay On the
island. 1t was plcced there ia 1865 by
the off GERS of the British ship Topaz.
A small excursion steamer now runs
from Vail araisO to Juan Fer andez
iland. The rolnl trip is made in six
days, and three Of the may be spenl
on the island in Fl hing and yisi Jag
those lonely, but beautiful, spots viii b
near y 0 years ago were the haInts
Ct Robinson CrlSOe.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-11-16
FEUD ENDED IN DEATH.
Lexington, Ksnrciy Politics Leads to Another
Tragedy

Lexington, Ksntrciy Politics Leads to Another
Tragedy
A bloody political tragedy occurred in Lex
ingtoD, Ky, when John Traynor, marshal OF
Athens, KY, cut Lew Sharpe, probably fatal
ly, and shot Ike Davidson to death.
Sharpe and Traynor were both Democrats,
Sharpe being an Owens man and Traynor a
Breckenridge supporter. They met in front
OF the Leland Hotel Sharpe accused Tray
nor Of having voted for Denny the Republi-
can. Traynor denied il, when Sharpe called
him a ID liar Traynor struck Sharpe,
who is badly crippled as the result OF having
been shot in the knee during the war
The blow knocked Sharpe 10 the sidewalk,
knife and begal cutting the old soldier. Pat
Toom,, young friend OF Sharpe, rushed to
his assistance, and Knocked Iraynor down.
Ike Davidson jumped in and tried to separ-
ate the men. Traynor scrambled to his ieet,
end, apparently trying to get away went
down the street with two pistols in his hands
He then turned and fired, The bullet striking
De wilson in the stomach. He died in an
hour. Sharpe was taken to the hospital,
where he is suffering greatly and it il more
than likely he will die. Traynor was locked
up. Davidson was well-known dis iler.
The origin Of the bad feeling between the
men dates back some time. Ga election day,
John Green, who was Marshal Traynor's
deputy, shot and fatally wounded George
Toomey, brother Of the man who took part
in this ARRAY Pat Toomey, Sharpe, and
Davidson came TO town to have Traynor ar
rested as an accessory to the shooting OF
Toomey, as the latter is likely TO dis. Tray.
nor had been arrested and released Oh bond,
when Sharpe met him in front OF the hotel.
There Is already great deal OF bad blood
between the Owens and Breckenridge men,
and it is feared that this will not be the iasl
of the trouble Green who shot Toomey,
was Breckenridge man, AMI Toomey an
Owens follower Sharpe is closely related
to Stephen SharUe, ex-Treasaror of Kentucky.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-11-16
A PATCHED PONY.
Tricky Indians Make Use OF Rabbit
Skin.

Skin.
These stories OF Indian troubles in
the Southwest remind me Of an eX-
perience that | had down in New Mex
ico," said Hen y Davidson, Of Albu-
querlue. Il was new to the region
then, and although 1 had heard all
sorts Of strange les about the tricki-
ness of the Indian, l did not know that
he was a shreWd as ! afterward found
him to be.
81 wanted a pony for some reasOn,
and | communicated my desire to a
friend of a crowd of the greasy citi-
zens CT the outskirts. The next day
was besieged with offers. | looked al
over the lot and picked three or four
50 make my selection from After ;ev-
al hours / settled on an animal that
] thought to be in the pink of condi.
ton and form. l. took him fer good
rounl sum and rade thrown int the
brgain.
81 rode home on the animal. as |
got into my quarters / noticed that
the horse APP cared to be uneasy, as il
suffering from in ury. AS l live, !
found that a patch Of skin several
inches sluare had come off his tack. l
lvoked into it and discovered that the
! O Sc was raw there, and that he had
been patched up with rabbit or some
other skin for the tine being. Those
Indians stood by each other, t o, for 7
could never locate the scoundrel who
had swindled me, have since con.
Guided that they were all wrong, and
that had I bought the outfit | would
have I, und the oldest assortment Of
pat hid horses that it wa ever the
fortune of white man to look upon.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-11-16
Cost of Irritation.

Whatever the cost Of irrigation
may be, the cost Of not irrigating
may be very much greater 1t is es-
timated by those who know some
thing about the subject that the val
ue of the grain crops alone the past
season, even at the very low prices,
which have been lost through exces-
sive drought will reach over three
hundred and fifty million dollars.
And what makes the case still more
emphatic Is the fact that over large
part OF the country where crops Of
all kinds have been 81 seriously dam
aged the rainfall is sufficient, If prop
erly stored and distributed, to insure
a crop every year. The fact is, the
cost of growing crops without suf-
ficent water greatly Ovcrbalances
any possible cost Of establishing irri-
eating systems, when we take into
account the frightful losses that
occur somewhere in the country,
through series Of years, from insult
ficitnt moisture in the soil.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-11-16
FIVE PERSONS CRUSHED.
Caught UadsT Falling Wall in Louisv IL
A Panic AveItsd.

A Panic AveItsd
Ere broke out abou. o'clock, in the
building occupied by the Louisville branch
of the Singer Sewing Machine Manufacturing
Company. at 552 Fourth avenue and before
the flames could be extinguishod did about
800, 900 worth OF damage.
Just as the fireman had the fire under con-
troll the rear wall of the Singer building ic !
aad five fremea were caught under it and
badly hurt. Two of them, Valentine Rieh
AID james Mannix, may die.
The Singer Sewing Machine COMPANY S
loss will be $4,000 on which there is no in
surance. +. n. Lindsay, picture frames and
wall PAPER. 53l Fourth avenue, was damaged
SO, 900, the loss on the building was abou
$500; other smaller losses will aggregate
$1,000
At the time OF the fire there was large
audience present at the Avenue Theatre,
which adjoins the Singer Building. Inc lire
VS. discovered by the people on the stage
and the curtain was dropped in the mlddi
y: The last act. and in less than twenty MN
DIES the house was emptiel Of its occupants
and panic aYerted.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-11-16
The Electric Light.

1t is probable that large numbers
If the German soldiers will be
equipped with portable electric bat
teries weighing about half a pound.
A small lamp goes with it, and the
invention will be Of great value to
the men employed about powder
magazines. They are also to be used
for signaling from balloons at night,
and can be fixed to the helmet when
the men have to dig trenches after
dark.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-11-16

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all its
stages, and that is catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fir lternity. Catarrh being con-
stitutlonal disease, requires a constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternaily, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system, thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in doing it's
work. The proprietors have so much faith in
its curative powers that they offer One Hun
bred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure.
Send for /: t Of testimonials. Address
+ J. CHENEY e. Co., Toledo, O.
or Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-11-16

The Contentious Lip.

The compressed lip beloved by the
novelist is a sign Of weakness rather
than strength. The strong man has
every feature every physical attri-
butte under control. Assured Of his
mems obedience, the commanding
officer does not habitually keep his
lin muscles in a state of tension.
Look at the sea captain, the most alb
so ute monarch on earth lie carries
authority and power in his face, but
it resides in his eye and the confident
assurance Of his easily set mouth.
Every spar. shaft, and muscle in his
floating realm must obey him, and
he knows it. This is probably q
reason why the sea captains and the
engine drivers show certain SINH
Iarity of type. The engine driver
can make his captive giant. strong as
ten thousand men, obey the pressure
Of his finger His lips are usually
calm. like those Of the statues of the
wielder of thunderbolts on Olympus
Who ever saw a man commanding
man-of-war or driving a locomotive
with the contentious lip Of school
usher
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-11-16

Funny Rank.

An old pair of boots was found in an
clubhouse by William Langsdorf, Of
Bee County, Texas. He needed them,
and while putting one on his foot met
with an obstruction. 1t proved to be q
roll of greenbacks, amounting to $500.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-11-16
In CIticu Tinlea

People overlooked the importance of per-
manently beneficial effects and were satisfied
with transient action, bat now that it is gen.
orally know that Syrup of Figs will per ma
nently cure habilual constipation, we'll in
formed people will not buy other laxatives,
which act for a time, but finally injure TIA G
system.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-11-16
Faith Curists,

These very confident people arc strangely
self-satisaed until danger 10 life looms up,
as wAen the chronic pains OF many years
endurance attack the hcari, like Raeu ma.ism
very often does, then they turn to better
faith. This better faith-leid TO by many
thousands-is simple an certain. 1t Is
faith founded on experience that 81. jacobs
Oil will cure, because it has curei all these
painful ailments permanently. 1t is faith
founded on reason. We know wnat can DO
done by what has hcsn done thousand
times. Every physician knows that those
wAo nave belef in treatment arc the mor1
easily cured those who have no. SCI up Il
resistance 10 the pro gress OF cure.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-11-16
BURNED IN A BARN.

Sad Fac Of Two Young Chi d-tr-Frsrz Of q
Father.
Two children, aged about five years each
we're burned in barn at Timbervile, Va.
They were playing in the barn, and it is sup
posed their foolng with matches set the hay
on fire. The fire sprung up between them
and the opening and they were unable to es-
cape. Outsiders rushed to the scene bat
were unable to render any assistance.
The father of one of them, Mr. Daniel
Beam, had to be restrained from rushing into
the flames 10 certain death.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-11-16

TO say that there is Something Just as Good
as Ripans Tabules for disorders of the stomach
and iyeT." It is not SO, This standard rem
gives relief
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-11-16

The abbreviation "gent" was formerly used
in England, as title Of respect, not as
slang.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-11-16

eases, or drains upon the system,
excuses, or abuses, bad habits, or
early vices, are treated through cor
respondence at their homes, with
uniform SUCCESS, by the Specialists
of the Invalids Hotel and Surgical
Institute, Of Buffalo, N. Y. A book
Of 1856 large pages, devoted to the
consideration Of the maladies above
limited at, may be had, mailed Sc
cmely sealed from observation, in a
plain cnvelebe, by sending 10 cents
i'll one-cent stamps (for postage OIL
Book to the Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, at the above
mentioned Hotel. For more than
a quarter of century, physicians
connected with this widely cele-
brated Institution, have made the
treatment of the delicate diseases
above referred to, their sole study
and practice. Thousands, have COLI
suited them. This vast experience
has naturally resulted i'll improved
methods and means Of cure.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-11-16

There was moi public library in the United
States 100 years ago.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-11-16

1t is said that the secretary bird in attack
Ing snake uses one wing as a shield and the
other as q club
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-11-16

It's good plan when you get the worst OF
1t TO make the best OF it.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-11-16

Karl's Clover Root, the great Oloo1 purifier,
gives freshness and clearness TO the complex
Son and cures constipation, % Cts, 30 cts 81
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-11-16
cooa Men nroh,nhIr EmpIorcd.

"Yes, sir, we have a number of grand, good
men working for us. and they are making
money, too, doing better for themselves than
they could in any other line" That is about
tie way Mr.. b. +. Johnson, of the firm Of B. F.
johnson & Co. Richmond, Va, stated the case
in referring to their advertisement for repre-
sentatives to devote all or part OF their time in
the interest of their business.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-11-16

l'r. Kilmer's SwAMP-RoOr cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles
Pamphlet and Consultation freq
Laboratory Binghamton, n. Y.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-11-16

California sea lions are champion climbers
and jumpers.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-11-16

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c bottle
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-11-16

Diamonds, so small that 1900 go to the
carat, have been cut in Holland
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-11-16

belt in one OF the big Touring mills at
Minneapolis, Mimi, contains zoo cowhides
1t is 260 feet long and weighs over ton.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-11-16

This Reads Strangely.
A primary school has been opened
at Nazareth
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-11-16

Tea is cut every forty days the year around
in Japan.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-11-16

lfafilicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp-
sons ESe-water. Druggists sell at 25c per bottle.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-11-16

Candy should not be eaten just before
meals.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-11-11

officers quarters. one single set for the
commanding officer and one bachelor
officers quarters for four officers.
Beyond the north end of the parade,
across n small gulch. which will be
spanned by large stone arch bridge,
and under the protection of a small
butte, are the bakery quartermaster
and commissary stOrehouses. fuel build
ing. scale houses stable, wagon sheds
and shop buildings. Al this point the
government railroad connects with the
post and extends To the northeastern
corner of the reservation, where IL
meets the main line of the Northern Pa
cifc. This railroad was put in for the
accommodation Of the large supplies
needed at the post, as well as for the
transportation OF troops with their
equipments. The city electric street
railway will also be extended from the
Broadwater to the post. and small
waiting station constructed at the near
est point of the post settlement.
In looking at the work being accom-
plished. one is struck by the steady and
sure way the government accomplishes
its end as being compared with the
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-11-11
Uncle Sam Likely TO Be Called
Upon TO Mediate Between
Bslligerenis
But It Must Be to Arbitrate,
not to Intervene, OFF,
cials Say.
China at Last Admits That She Was To-
tally Unprspared for wsr-our
Treaty Invoked.

Washington. Nov. 10.--As a result OF
negotiations now pending II is conf
! IDENTIFY believed the United States will
very soon be asked to mediake be-
tween Japan and China with a plw TO
permanent peace on basis sa .sfac-
tory to both countries. IL can be stated
positively that the United States has
declined 10 join with European powers
In any arbitrary Intervention To force
settlement But while unwilling to
act I'm an arbitrary manner either in
dividually or Jointly with European ma
tions. the representatives OF the par
ties 10 the war have been given to un-
derstand that the good offices Of this
government would be gladly exercised
10 secure peace In case such is the eX-
pressed wish. Naturally Japan insists
that China shall take the initiative in
any negotiations looking 10 the rcsto-
ration OF peace. but that she is entirely
willing To accede 20 any reasonable
proposition is not doubted.
From the beginning OF hostllties the
Chinese have been anxious to have ,he
United States arbitrnte the differences
between themselves and the japanese.
which led To the war, but OF course
there could be no arbitration except
upon request OF both parties, and that
was lacking. hut after the battles OF
kiu Lien Chang, on oct, 25 last. when
the Chinese suffered their severe de-
fent. they became thoroughly alarmed
and convinced that something must be
done To terminate the war, They could
not. however, SO humble their pride as
90 sue for peace directly to Japan but
custing about FOR some means OF open
Ing peace negotiations. they hit upon
the treaty with the United states OF
lSiS. The first article OF this treaty
pledges the United States. In case China
Is oppressiycly or unjustly treated by
another power Ia use lts good offices
tu arrange the difficulty. II is similar
lu scope to the first article In our treaty
with Corea. which led Secretary Gresh-
am at the beginning Of the trouble, to
write the note TO the United Stacs min
isicr at Toxic, relative 10 the Japanese
occupation OF Curru, which has OK
cited SO much comment
Encouraged hy the attitude Of the
United States AT that time, the Chinese
government appealed tn United states
Minister pcnby at pckin 10 cause hls
government to intervene, aud Mr Dcn'
10y transmitted the application to Wash
inWton, whore lt was laid before the
president, who has II under cOnsidora-
tiuu for week or more. As our rep
IcHrntntlona Ina the case OF occupation
OF toroa had little effect there was no
reason Ia suppose that different re-
suit would follow an attempt tu use
our good offices IN favor of China.
As already Indicated, our government
was lndlHposed 90 cooperate directly
with the European nations In amy EFFORT
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-11-11

cell and cage Hyrtcm. Each %
the company barracks contain four
d9rmitories, dining room. kitch-
en-, company Offices. shop rooms,
reading and drill rooms and lockers for
accoutrements and clothing. In tho
basement Is lavatory with as many
and as perfect fixtures as will be seen
In any first class hotel.
The commanding officer has hin ofii-
ces In the administration building,
which contains other Offices. besides a
large reading and school room. library
and lavatoriea. These rooms will no
doubt be used for receptions and balls
at the post. The non-commineionod
stan officers are fitted up with all nc.
commodations but are somewhat
smaller In size than the line officers
quarters.
The other buildings are IN kecpInf
with those described and when the port
Is finiahed the macadam roads, the
asphalt sidewalks. lawns and wide
porches and other improvements put
In, the post will be IN all particulars
one OF the finest and most complete In
the country.