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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-08
FLOODS IN THE WEST.
The Puget Sound Devastated Railroad Traffic
Blocked

desnatch from Vancouver B. G., says
The Frazer River has become raging tor
ront.a and Is dealing destruction and death at
o,,arv noint The surrounding valleys have
heen submerged, houses and outbuildings oil
ronchers have been swept away, and where,
but n few days ago, waving fields OF growing
grain met the eye, now there is but a waste
If water Whole villages on the banks OF the
stream are floating. SO far twenty lives are
known to have been lost.
AtLangley little boy fell from the porch
Of the Langley Hotel and was swept away
hv the food. The hotel was afterward washed
from the foundations. The entire town IS
flooded. The whole Of Langley prairie is
now under water and the island on which is
tho Indian reservation. is entirely under
wafer Four Indians, who were trying to
tow some cattle from ride on the island be-
hind their canoes to the mainland. were cap
sized and three Of them drowned.
The dead bodies Of three men and a lt.le
Girl were found on the Hatziic prairie en-
tangled among floating trees. Many other
bodies are reported as having been seen in
the stream in other localities, but SO terrible is
the current that all attempts at rescue were
fotiIe. At Morris steamers are sailing right
across where farms used to be, farmers fear
ing 10 remain longer are taking passage on
steamers and bringingtheir families here.
The towns of Chillawack, Harrison and
Centreyille have been almost entirely inun.
dated. and it has been with difficulty that
the Inhabitants have escaped with their lives.
The damage done to the Canadian Pacific
Road tracks is very serious all along the line.
:. Hatztic the dyking has entirely given
away and 600 yards OF road have been car
riei away. At Nicomen the whole town is
under water Traffic over the railroad is en-
tirely stopped, no train having arrived fro%
the East since May 90. No mails have been
received or dispatched. At Hattie prairie
and Griffin Lake 500 men with sixwork train
are busily engaged endeayoring to repair the
tracks. At places it is proposed to throw
hawsers across the chasns and in this way
transfer the mails to the western side OF the
breaks.
Every farmer and rancher at Hattie prairie
il ruined. The latest reports says that Malz-
oui dyke has caven in and the country Is all
flooded. Reports from beyond Mission CITY
cannot be obtained, for the wires are down.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-08
Wonders Of Ancient Glass Blowing.

Wonders Of Ancient Glass Blowing.
The glass bowers Of ancient
Thebes are know to have been equally
as proficient ia that particular art as
is the most scientific craftsman of
the same trade Of the present day,
after lapse OF forty centuries of So
called progress. They were well
acquainted with the art of staining
glass, and are known TO have pro.
duced that commodity Ia great pro-
fusion and perfection. RosSellni
gives an illustration of piece Of
stained glass known to be 1000 years
old, which displayed artistic taste of
high order, both in tint and design
IN this case Tie color is struck
through the yitriied structure, and
he mentions designs struck entirely
in pieces from a half to three quarters
of an inch thick, tic color being per-
fectIy Incorporated with the struct-
ure Of the piece and exactly the same
on both the diverse and reverse sides.
The priests OF P'tah at Memphis
were adopts in TIE glassmakers' art,
and not only did they have factories
for manufacturing the common crys-
tai variety, but they had learned the
yitrifying Of the different cOlOrS and
of initiating precious stones to per-
lection. Their limitations of the
amethyst and of the various other
colored gems were SO true to nature
that even now after they have lain
in the desert sands from 1000 to g.
900 years it takes an expert TO dis.
tinguish the genuine articles from
the spurious. 1t has been shown
that besides being experts in glass
making and c0loriny they also used
the diamond in cutting and engraving.
In the British Museum there is a
beautiful piece Of stained glass with
Gn engraved emblazOnment of the
monarch Thothmes Ill. who lived /
3, 400 years ago.-St. Louis Republic.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-08

whole army Of the worlds transgressons-
the deception. the fraud. and the rapine, and
the murder. and the crime Of all centuries
Aye. il could sound the trumpet OF resur-
rection in the souls of the best men in this
auiience, and all the dead sins OF the past
should come up. we could not endure the
sight. Sin, grim and dire, has put IFS clutch
upon the immortal soul, and that clutch will
never relax unless it he under the heel OF
Him who came to destroy the works OF the
devil.
Oh, to have mountain OF sin CD the soul
Is there no way to hava the burden moved
oh, yes. "Cast thy burden upon the Lord.
The sinless one came 10 take the conso-
quences OF our sin And know He is in
earnest. How do l know it? By the stream
ing temples and the streaming hands as He
says, "Come unto Me. all we who are weary
and heavy laden. AMI will give you rest.
Why will prodigals live on swines' husks
when the robe, and the ring. and the
Fathers welcome are Ready? Why go wan
dering over the great Sahara desert OF your
sin when you are invited to the gardens OF
God, the trees OF life ami the fountains of
living water? Why be houseless and home
less forever when you may become thu sons
and daughters OF the Lori God Almighty?
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-08
WILD FIGHT m a BOAT.
a COnvicis Battle for Liberty Upsets the Graft but
Proves in Vain.

A despatch from Montreal. Canada, says
Superintendent Quimet. Of the ST. Vincent de
Paul Penitentiary, invited some Of his subor-
dinates 10 picnic down the river on his
steam launch on the Queens birthday. Engi-
neer Champagne was given charge of the
launch, while convict named Lanetot was
made fireman. On their return the launch
was LEFT out in the stream and Mr.. Quimet
and his party were rowed ashore in small
boat, and leaving the engineer and tho con-
yict fireman, went up to the prison. The two
left behind were rowing back to the boat
when the convict laid down his oars and drew
Hreyolyer. The engineer was unarmed, and
had to change the boats coarse. When near
ing the shore, however, he mado quick
move and grabbed the revolver which had
been lying on the seat on which the convict
was sitting, and threw 1t into the water.
The convict tackled the engineer, and a
desperate struggle ensued, during which the
hoatAyas overturned and the two were thrown
into the water The convict, who is very
powerful fellow, would have had the best OF
Champagne had not farmer named Demers
gone to his assistance He was soon followed
by Keeper Chartrand and Guard Segium, who
had been fishing near and after a hard struggle
the convict was thrown to the bottom of the
boat where he was held firmly down. When
the center Of the stream was reached on the
homeward voyage, he made an effort to up
set the boat again. Lanetot was doing
three-years sentence, and had only about five
months more to servo. 10 one knows how
he got possession OF the revolver.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-08
HIagnetized the Bayonets.

A singular alteration of the side
arms Of marines on board English
ships is reported. 1t appears that
the bayonetS belonging to the ma
rines have, in many cases, become
highly magnetized through contact
with, or close proximity to, dynamOs,
and the result is that compasses have,
become affected by sentries passing
near there when wearing these side
arms. An order has been issued that
In future sentries are not to wear
sidearms when on duty in the neigh
horhood Of dynamOS, and it is ex-
pccted that this will overcome the
Gificulty.-E. ectrical Review.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-08
SUED BY FRANCE.
The French Government Wants Damages FIRM
tho Columbian Exposition

The French Government Wants Damages FIRM
The Columbian Exposition.
Suit for 100000 damages was begun in
.he United Circuit Court at Chicago by the
French Republic against the Worlds Column
bian Exposition.
The litigation grows out Of the French
Governments claim for damages to goods
injured during the fire in the Manufacturers
Building. Consul General Bruwaert, OF
France, says he has tried ever since the fro
TO adjust the loss with the Exposition Com
pany, but without success.
The position OF the French Government Is
best explained by one Of The attorneys en-
ployed to bring tho suit. He said: 1.-THE
French Government came to the Exposition
on terms somewhat different from the other
exhibitors 1t came to help make the Expos
ition greater and the goods exhibited were
not for sale, either here or in France They
were tapestries and Seyre wares belonging to
the Government and to the different museums.
The French were properly the guests of the
uuI1OU. AiIlOot dil INC NODClAh tupNotlNOG ~
longing to the Government were saved by
moving the cases containing them away from
the fire. The Sevres wares and all the other
goods would have been saved had not the
Columbian guards stopped the French
guards in their work and prevented them
from moving the cases.
'The goods had all been packed ready FOR
shipment for some time and the French olllc-
ia!s had been entreating the Exposition
Company for means Of removal. They were
hindered in getting their exhibits away by
the red tape of the Exposition Company"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-08
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, With
less expenditure, by moro promptly
adapting the worlds best products TO
the needs Of physical being, will attest
the value to health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced In the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
atiye; efectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions aud
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
heys, Liver and Bowels without weak.
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by all 'drug'
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup Of Figs,
and being we'll Informed, yov will not
accept any substitute il offered.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-08
A Cool Soldier.

4 fellow campaigEer with the late
Gen. Curetsn. who died at Kearnsey,
near Cover, lately tod the following
story illustrative Of the gallant officers
sang froid wnen on active service.
During the Kaffir war Cen. Cureton
ID three other officers were sitting il
bell tent paying whist by the light
of candle stuck in bottle. A desul-
tory fire was kept up by the enemy,
but of this no note wa taken, although
se1eral shot, passed clean through tho
tent. Presently, however. tho bullet
struck the bottle candlosticlI, putting
the light ont The CARTS were care
fully aid face downward, and, calling
cut the guard, Gen. Curetoa ordered
them to pour volley in the direction
of the firing. He then procured an
her bolt @, reit the cand g, and tie
game was quietly finished, Gen. Cure
ton and his partner winning the rub-
her,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-08

VARIOUS CLoUDBURsTs.

Abilene, Tex, Flooded Lost OF Life in Mexico and
Spain.
cioudburst at Abilene. Tex. flooded the
business portion Of The city. The rain fell IN
sheets and the water stood on the strcetsto u
depth Of two feet.
Durango, Mex.-A cloudburst occurred in
the Sierra Madra Mountains, about seventy
miles south Of here, and ten charcoal burners
W, re drowned.
Madrid. The river Segrc, in the north Of
spain has oyerflowed its banks near Sea de
Orge, and has undermined many houses.
several buildings have fallen and many per-
sons have been killed and wounded. Fl
cen dead bodies have been recovered Hun
dreds OF cattle have persisted in the Goods
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-08
TWO HUNDREDDROWNED.
Floods Break Dam in IndiSrnl Immense Damage
Is Do1e.

Disastrous floods have recently caused
considerable damage in the province OF Kun
The PJnjab river became damned at Chark'
kupri by landslide, with the result thet All
immense lake was formed behind the dam.
The whole country for some time has bee1
in a state OF panic, fearing collapse OF the
dam, which Monday collapsed, and the water
swept Ike torrent over the threatened DIS
trict.
1t is es,imarcd that at least 200 people lost
their lives by this disaster, which also caused
immense less of live stock and destroye u
large number Of dwellings.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-08
No Librarian Needed,

In the teart Of London is a public
news room without librarian or any,
o.e to look alter the papers. They
are chaire and Iallocked 80 they can
not be carried OF. Little damage is
done and the room is usually quiet and
orderly.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-08
,NUTINEERS WILL HANG.
The Decision of the Supreme Court Settles
Their Fate.


The decision Of the Supreme Court at
Washington which sustains the decision OF
the United States Circuit Court in the case Of
Thomas ST. Clair probably means " triple
hanging in California. ST. Clair's appeal
was test case for three conyicts who have
been sentenced to death for the murder OF
Mate Fitzgerald, Of the Bark Hesper on the
high seas. They had plotted to Kill all the
officers Of the Hesper, and as pirates TO
cruise the Southern seas.
The decision also means liberty to nine Of
the Hesper's sailors who for fifteen months
have been Imprisoned on Alcatras Island, a
United States penal station in San Francisco
Bay, though they were only held as witness
es pending decision in St. Clair's case at
Washington.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-08

TIE North German Lloyd Steamship Com
pany has ordered foH- row steamships o
1000 tons cacl. Two have becn ordered
from the Germanic Shipbuilding Company
Of Kiel.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-08

A. ". Priest, Druggist, Shobyville, Ind,
says: Halls Catarrh Cure gives the best OF
- satisfaction. Can get plenty of testimonials,
/, sell it. 75c.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-08

The one exclusive sign of a thorough
knowledge is the power of teaching
Aristotle
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-08

DR.. KiImer's SwAMP-Roor cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles.
Pamphlet and Consultation free.
Laboratory Binghamton, n. Y.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-08

A man will turn over hall library to make
che book. johnson.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-08

4 great thing is great book, but greater
than all is the talk Of a great man. -
Di5rael
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-08

ShilOh's Cure
is sold on guaran tee 1t cures Incipient Con.
sumption; it the Best Cough q, re: &5c, 5Oc, al
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-08

The way OF the world Is to make laws but
ollow misunderstanding
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-08


parts OF the earth. Oh, ye wac are sicS, 90
to Christ! Oh, W WHO are worn out w'tn
agonies of body, Gust thy burden upon the
Lord. and He shall sustain thee %
Another burden some have TO carry is the
burden OF bereavement. Alb, these are tho
troubles that wear lis out II we lose our
property. tv additional industry perhaps
we NAV bring back the es,r3nged fortune
II we lose our good name. perhaps by re-
formation OF morals we may achieve again
reputation for integrity, Lu wAo VIII brInS
back the dear departed?
Alas. me for these empty cradles and these
trunks of childish toys that will never he
used again Alas me. for the empty chair
AMI the silence in the halls that will never
echo again to those familiar footsteps Alas
for the cry Of wdowhood AMI orphanaGe.
What bitter Marahs in the wilderness. w1at
cities ofthe dead. what long. black shadow
from the wing of death. what eyes sunken
with grie', what hands tremulous with be-
reavement, what instruments OF music smut
now because there ara no fingers 10 play on
Them Is thers no relief for such sous?
Ave. let that soul ride into the harJor OF my
text.
The soul tat on Jesus hath leaned for reIoSe
VIII rot will not desert 10 foes.
That sou though oil he'll shai, endcavor to SHAKE,
II never, no never, no never forsake.
Now. the grave is brighter than the m
cient tomb where the lights were parpetnallv
kept burning. The sacre feet Of Him who
was "the resurrection AMI the life are on
the broken grave hillock. while the voices o.
angels ring down the sky at the coronation
OF another soul come home TO glory.
Then there are many who carry the bur-
den of sin. All, We all carry it until in the
appointed way that burlen is lifted We
need no Bible to prove that the whole race ia
ruined. What spectacle it would be If W.
could tear off the mask Of human dohlement
or beat a drum that would bring UP the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-13
YOUMANS
HATS.
NIckel-in-the-SIot Machines May Come
Under Ne Ban.

NIckel-in -the-Slot Machines May Come
Under the Ban.
1t is possible that every nickel-in-the-
slot machine in Topeka may be banished
from the city by order of the city coun-
has been waged successfully in Kansas
City, Atchison and other towns making no
pretense at being good" towns, while
in Topeka the most cultured and moral
city west of Boston allows her youth to
drop nickel after nickel in the machines
and get an occasional cigar in return.
Some of the councilmen are already
talking about it. Mr.. Fulton and Mr.
Bradford says there seems to be no doubt
that the machines are "games of chance"
Councilman Fellows, the president of
the council, says that while the machine
business may come within the province
of the council to destroy, he does not care
to do SO, personally, unless urged to do
it. Mr.. Fellows thinks a majority of the
machines are an seven break" SO far as
the operators are concerned, and they
represent considerable outlay to the pro-
prietor.
One dealer who has three lot-machines
in his store, says the machines lose
more cigars than they would retail for.
He has them simply to stimulate trade "
Topeka has her full share of slot ma
chimes, from the ordinary little musical
wheel to poker-machines and race
tracks. They are freely patronized-
and not many young men can be found
but who will insist that they are ''ahead
of the machines
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-13

Mrs. J. F. II. McKibben leaves for I
months sojourn in California, Mrs NJ
Spaulding of Mt Pleasant, Ia, and Mrs
/ Chas. Phelps of Oskaloosa, Ia, accom-
panying her.
Mr.. B. J. Harris and family are NOV
ing to 900 West Eighth street.
Mrs w. H. Simpson and children have
gone to Grand Rapids, Mich, on an ex-
tended visit
Rev. D. H. Johnston has returned to
Lincoln, Kas., after spending few days
with his family in Potwin-
w. w. Mills has returned from New
York: Chas. Adams is expected today.
Mrs. Frederick Brown and daugh liter
returns to her home in Blue Rapids to-
day.
Little Willie Jansen entertained few
of his friends on Monday evening at his
home in Potwin.
Mr. and Mrs Patrick Brodie are the
happy parents of a baby boy, born Fri
day.
Miss Myrtle Davis of Pittsburg is the
guest of Miss Ola Bates.
The dime thimble party given at the
home of Mrs. D. L. Lakin Wednesday
will increase the Orphans home fund
so.
The supper and entertainment given
by. the ladies of the Congregational
church Wednesday evening was as sue
cessful as these affairs always are.
Among the best numbers were recita-
ton by Miss Louise Burnham, a song by
Mr.. Epps and recitation by little Miss
Tincher.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. J. Pfeifer of Pittsburg,
Kans.. are visiting Mrs. c. Baughman
and family.
Mrs Moreland of Guthrie, Ok, is Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. A. A. Hurd.
Miss Belle Hill is slightly convalescent
after serious illness during the past two
weeks.
Miss Marie Harrison has gone to St
Louis on a visit.
Mrs. H. w. Roby has returned from a
months visit at Admission, Ala, with her
sister Mrs. w. T. Wilson.
Mrs. w. n. Hall will return Saturday
from Florida
Mr.. c. H. Morrison will go to Chicago
next week to attend course of lectures
in the Opthalmic college.
Mr.. II. Clarkson went to Ell Reno last
night on business.
Mrs. Edwin Hillyer will give ''kettle-
drum" tomorrow afternoon.
Miss Myrtle Callahan entertained a
few friends at tea last evening for Miss
Matte Carlisle, who will leave soon for
Dakota.
Mrs. H. o. Garvey is able to be out
after a weeks illness.
Miss Harriet Broad will visit in Man
haitian next week.
Misses Daisy and Laura Levi and Mar
tina Auerb bach will spend Sunday in
Usage City.
Mrs. L. l. Higgins and daughter leave
today for Denver
Mr.. and Mrs. E. s. McClintock have
gone to San Francisco.
Mrs. W. G. Hare and daughter of Val
ley Falls spent the early part of the week
here.
Mrs W. A Snyder and son Pearl have
returned from visit in HOyt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-13

Mrs. Pickett on Harrison street saw
two colored boys carrying off empty
bottles from the coal shed. She gave
chase and the boys threw away the bot
ties. Capt Gish caught the boys and
they ere today fined So in police court.
Robt Gardner, 13-year-old boy whose
home is at St Louis, is at the police sta.
ton. He ran away from the Catholic
school at St Marys. His relatives were
telegraphed and a reply was received
telling the police to send him back to
the school. The school authorities teIe-
graphed back that they did not want
him.
Bert Carpenter, boy of II, was at the
police court this morning with a COM
plant against Employment Agent Nc
pherson- He said he gave the agent 81
TO secure place on a farm He was
sent to man by the name of CARING
house, east of Highland Park The
farmer had secured hand and Carpen-
ter returned and wanted the 81 he had
paid Mcpherson. The agent refused
and the boy complained to the police
who told him they could not help him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-13

There are some disadvantages which at
tach themselves to persons who have be
come famous. These, however, often have
their ludicrous side.
1t is said that at one time Henry Clay was
travelling in the west and stopped over
night in little log cabin inhabited by an
old man and his wife. After breakfast the
next morning his old host, who had been ia
futter of excitement ever since he learned
who his distinguished guest was, said he
would like to make one slight request be
fore the visitor departed.
Couldn't ye,'' he said, with evident anx.
iety, couldn't ye jest make my wife an ne
little speech before leavin usf"-Youth' s.
COMPANION.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-13
1T WILL BE BUILT.
Santa F'e Hospital Board Deter
mines to GO Ahead
WITH THE HOSPITAL At TOPEKA.

Bids Will Be Called For as soon as
the Plans and specifications Arc
Complete.
The Santa Fe hospital board met at
General Manager Frey's Office at 11:30
today and was still in session at 2
o'clock There were present General
Attorney George r. Peck, Treasurer
=. Wilder, Chief Surgeon George
w. Hogeboom, Conductor Ives and
Engineer VIM. Hamilton. In re-
gard to the new Topeka hospital it was
decided that as soon as bids could be Sc
cured and the contract let work would
begin. The specifications are not yet
quite complete.
1t was also decided to build hospital
at Newton and the plans will be made
ready as soon as possible.
The architect is J. w. Perkins of Chi
CaQO.