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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18
NINE DAYS IN A CAVERN.
Tourists Finally Rescued from Their Stslacu''
Prison.

A cable despatch from Graft, Austria. says
A diver succeeded in reaching the party Oh
tourists who have been imprisoned IN tno
etaIactite cavern at Souroch for nine DAYS
mast. owing to a sudden rise in the water'ano
the fact that the passage into the cave De-
came blocked with timber and boulderS. Inc
diver found all seven of the tourists ailVe'
was at first believed that eight people were
imprisoned. Six of the tourists emerged
from the cavern without any assistance, pu'
the seventh was too weak to help himself
The news that the tourists were still aiiVo
caused satisfaction among the crowds OF peo-
Mo who gathered about the cavern to wa1cn
the work of the engineers, who had difficult
task in making an opening into the caEefn'
The entrance was blocked by timber and huge
ho,Idera hurled beneath mass OF smaller
flood debris.
After the matter had been fully investigated
nv the engineer officers, it was found that
was absolutely necessary to use dynaml'e "
clear away the distractions which preVehteu
tho entrance of a diver into the cavern. Ine
oroineers succeeded in exploding sever"'
charges which disturbed but did not entirety
remove the obstruction. They were compeueu
to work slowly and with caution, as IL ""'
foared that a too severe explosion might pury
the imprisoned people beneath tons Oh rocN'
Happilv some additional charges were eA-
nloded and the trees and rocks about INC ei'-
tronoa IN the cave were removed withou'
harm to the imprisoned ones. Diver ri7on'i
Doode another and this time SUCCESSFUL uo'
ecent to the mouth of the cave. lie was "p-
sent long time. When he reappeareu anu
informed tho crowds that he had iouno all VI
tbe seven tourists alive, hearty cheers rang
through the air. Fischer said that the tour
lets onpeared like people half berett OF rea'
son on account cf the terrible nervous strain
70 which they had been subjected Ihey SUI
I'D littIe bread and cheese left and haC
some candles burning.
The region in which the cave is situated
n very mountainous one, being traVerseu y
the Noric and Syrian Alps, between whlcl
flows the River Muir, on which stands the CIT
Of Gratz. The Hottest peaks in this regio
attain height of 1909 feet above the Sc
svel. A peculiar feature al Syria, as wen Il
+ the section to the south through when ID
Milan Alps extend, is the frequency wit
rhich the mountain streams disappear unue
round. to emerge again miles away from III
,oooo ,rhere they are lost to view. Numel
ous staactite governs are found 'nrous
which these streams made their subterranea
way. and some Of them have been explore
for long distances.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18
VIRGINIA AND WEST VIRGINIA.
The Latest News Cleaned From Various Parts Of
the States.

President ingalls,. of the Big Four, accom-
panied by W. P. Walker, traffic manager =,
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, VIII 3D."
for Europe on May 30. Their purpose Is 10
increase the number of transatlantic S'e"ln-
ers running from Norfolk in connection WIN
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. lneio
are already six steamers in this line.
Mr. Robert Kincaid Irving, Of Buckingham
county js dead. Prior to the war Mr' rNine
ronresented the county in both branches OIL
tho State Legislature. and afterward was
county clerk for long term OF years
Cen Fnz Lee has completed the manu-
script for his book on the lie Oh uen' H. -
Zee and now is engaged in condensing the
matter before giving it out to the publishers
Mr. Walker Hill. native OF Richmond,
hoe been elected cashier of the American Ex-
change Bank Of st. Louis
Ruckhannon. Upshur county, is to be lignt-
ed bv natural gas from Doddridge coany'
cant Thomas E. Rowzer. late county sur
vevor of Madison county. died last week
DIR s. G. Taylor, prominent physician OF
Amherst county. residing near LowesViile,
made p serious and it is feared fatal mistake
Intending to take dose of harmless medicine
he took about twenty grains of corrosive sub
Innate The mistake was at once discovered
and antidotes were vigorously used.
Col John Powell. formerly OF Fairfax Court
House. but now a justice of the peace in DC
coouan Prince William county, OF that States
was ninety-one years old on the 21st uitlmo'
On that day he mounted his horse without
assistance and rode over to the residence OF
friend in Fairfax county, where he held quite
reception.
John Newcome, farmer, residing neal
Vaudeville. Clarke county, while returning
home from Winchester, fell from his Wagon
and broke his neck. He was sixty years o.
ace a member of the G. A. r. and a pen
sioner.
The town council Of Wytheville has passes
an ordinance reducing the salaries OF all IN
municipal officers. The mayors salary Is re
duced from S4OO to 5000, the policemen iron
$500 and $4OO to $500 and $500, respectively
and all other salaries are similarly scaled.
Drs. Mcclure and Wheat, of Richmond pei
formed the operation of cutting a cancer iror
the face Of Hon. John +. Lewis, OF hocAihe
ham county.
The stable Of o. B. Layton. in hocKorlug
county, was burned last week, together VIII
five horses, several hundred bushels oil CUT
and all his harness.
The West Virginia board OF health VIII
in session at Berkeley Springs, Ju'V H.
and Is.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18
His wit Saved Him.

,7hen Wilson, the English com;
cdIap, made his debut it was IN the
character formerly supported by
Shutter Upon his pearance on the
stag, the audience called out Tor
their former favorlte ny crying, ION,
of-Shuterl Shuterw Wilson, turn.
inc round and with a face as stupid
nc art could make it, and suiting his
&C ions to his words, replied, "Shoot-
her-shoot her?" pointing at tne
same time at the female performer
on the stage with him: "Pm sure
she does her part very we'll" This
we'll. timid sally Of seeming stupidity
turned the scale in his favor ana
called down repeated applause, WI en-
continued during the whole OF the
performance.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18
DYNAMITE IN A PRISON.
Bold Attempts of Michigan COnvicts to Get Free Oy
Exploding Bomb.

An attempt was make to blow up the prison
ut Jackson, with dynamite as the con'ic'S
were being marched TO their cells from an
evening meeting. Three of the convlc's' Ed
ward Huntley. serving term OF twenty
years for burglary; John Decman' serving Ill
teen years for murder in the second degree
and Arthur Lawrence, serving ten years lor
burglary, made break from the ranks one
OF them seized the guard and another sprane
up into a window and attempted 10 nSn' "
fuse connected with a dynamite bomb
An alarm was given and deputies arrived
in time to prevent any damage and to queh
the disturbance The warden says there
have been rumors ofdynamite being conc'"'e''
about the prison for over year, but none o'
the guards were able to find any trace Oh IT.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18

I'M both solid flesh and strength utter grip,
nppen:non;a. fevers and other prostrating
diseases "Golden Medical Discovery" has
no equal. 1t does not mako fat people moro
corpulent, but builds up solid, wholesome
Do Won feel dull, languid, low spirited,
have fullness OF boating after eating, tongue
coated, bitter or bad taste in mouth, lrregu-
lar appetite, frequent headaches, noa.lnS
specksn before eyes, nervous proStraIlon onu
drowsiness after meals
IF Won La.vc any considerable number Oh
these symptoms, you arc suffering from
torpid liver, associated with dyspepsia, OF
INDIGESTION. Tho moro complicated your
disease the greater the number Of symptoms.
No matter what stage it has reached, Dr.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery VAL SUD-
duo it. ,. ,,roo.
tration, nervous debility, and klndrcd als,
turbances are generally duo to lmpoverlsneu
Hood Tho nervous system suffers for want
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| ~ Purify enrich and vitalize the Dlood Dy
taking "Golden Medical Discovery" ana All
these nervous troubles vanish.
The WGolden Medical Discovery" is far
better for this purpose than tho mucn au-
ycrtised nervines and other compounds, SO
loudly recommended for nervous prostration,
as they 'put the nerves to Sleep" but 90
nc not invigorate brace up and 50 strengthen,
the nervous system as does the Discovery
thus giving permanent benefit and raa'ca'
| cure. ~,,.., - .4Lo,,o
Buy Of reliable dealers. With any others
something else that pays them better WIZ
probably be urged as " just as gooo: Ier-
hans it is. for them; but it can't be, ior goW
* Book QS6 pages treating Of the fore ore;
Going diseases and pointing out successful
means OF homo cure, also containing vast
numbers Of testimonials, with prototype
portraits of writer's, references and QUEER
valuable information, will be sent on recelpt
of six cents, to pay postage address
Worlds RspensSTy s MeaSI INSTITUTE S
Main Street. Buffalo, n. Y.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18
When Travelling

Whether on plelsure bent, or business, take
on every trip bottle of Syrup of Fig% as IL
acts most plea sanity and effectively on the
kidneys, liver and bowels, preventing tevers'
headaches and other forms of sickness. For
eale in 80 cents an 81 bottles by all leading
druggist.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18

no DOUBT the ostrich takes its
head out of the sand occasionally, TO
look around and laugh at the otnef
ostrlches whose heads are still In.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18
Don't Blame the Cook

If baking powderis not uniform in strength
so that the same quantity will always DO the same
work, no one can know how to use It, ana UNI
(ormlygood, light food cannot be produced wtnl IT,
All baking powders except Royal because
improperly compounded and made from inferior
materials lose their strength quickly when the Cd"
is opened for use. At subsequent bakngS tllerc
will be noticed falling off in strength The io0o
isheavy, and the flour, eggs and butter waSteo'
1t is always the case that the consumer SullerS
in pocket, if not in health, by accepting any SUD,
sttutc for the Royal Baking Powder Inc koyai
is the embodiment of all the excellence that 1t Is
possible to attain in an absolutely pure powder
1t is always strictly reliable 1t is not only more
economical because Of its greater strength Dut
will retain its full leavening power, which no
other powder will, until used, and make more
wholesome food.
NOONNNN@NOAOG@@
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18

sopr THROAT OR COUGH, If suffered 10
"A , n0mN ofte1 results in an incura6le throas
prJI i,n9 fronble. "BrOiOnS BrOnchtM 1fOcheS
g,ye instant relief.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18

Tho subiect Of the above portrait is tho
Rev. Charles Prosser, q much beloved ana
most devout minister Of tho gospel OF Car
mel. Northumberland Co., Pa. Mr. Prossers
usefulness. was, for O long time, greatly I'M
paired by q distressing, obstinate disease.
How his malady was finally. conquered VIC
will let him tell in his own language. nc
saws: 81 was q great sufferer from ayspeP
sia and I had suffered so long that was
CIV . Ty,raclS . life was rendered undesirable and
r. eeemed death was near but came III
contact with DR.. Picrce's Goldon Medical
Discovery and his Pleasant Pellets took
tJrnlve BOTTLES of Discovery and several
bottles of tho Pellets and followed tho
hvgenic advice of Dr. Pierce, ard L am
happy to say it was indeed cure, tor lilo Is
worth living now"
For dyspepsia, or indigestion, liver com
plaint.n or torpid liver, biliousness, constipa-
ton, chronic diarrhea and all deran9eillenIS
Of fhe liver. stomach and bowels, Doctor
Piorce,s Golden Medical Discovery effects
nerfect cures when oil other medicines fall
f. has n specific tonic effect upon tho hnlng
membranes of the stomach and bowels. AS
an inyigorc.;ng, restorative tonic IL gives
strength to the whole system and builds up
solid flesh to tho healthy standard, Wnea to
duced by wasting diseases" =
Mr.. J. T. Hudson, prominent lawyer Oh
Whitcherville. Sebastian Co., Ark, writes
Having suffered severely, for long time,
from q torpid liver, indigestion, constlpo,,
ton. nervousness and general debility, and
finding no relief in my efforts to regain my
health, / was induced to try DR.. fierce
Golden Medical Discovery and pleasant
Pellets. Under this treatment, l improved
very much and in few months was sois ~
attend to my professional duties"
Yours truly,
II IL
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18

ShilOh's Cure
"a sold on guaran tee 1t cures lnciplopr5n C0 e.
It's the Best Cough O"re' "Oo' WV "
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18

Love is the oasis in the desert OF matri-
mony.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18

DR.. KiImer's SwAMP-RoOT cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles.
Pamphlet and Consultation iree
Laboratory Binghamton, n. Y.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18

MI. Thompson e. Co., Druggists, C3uders-
rort pa saw Halls Catarrh Cure is the best
and only sure cure for catarrh they ever solo,
Druggists sell it, 75c.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18

Ifaniicted with sore eyes use Dr. Isaac 1 homp-
snn's Eve-water. Druggists sell at25c per poItle'
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18

Prosperity, as a rule, is not an aid to re-
ligion.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18

Know myself Everybody else knows you
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18

What is best in money is least often got out
of it.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18

Poetry is useful as we'll as ornamental.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18

MOST 1uun look out fornumber one;
most women claim to look out Tor
number two-at the shoe store
Texas SiftingS.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18

A stupid woman is one Of natures insists
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-05-18

Uoods Pills cure all liver ills, oiliousnesS
toundice, indigo ton, sick headache. 70 cents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-01
7Wo PoLICEMEN Couldn't BrDGE HIN.

DIGBY BEII.s FAT FRIEND CREATES GREAT EX-
CITEMENT ~ \ BROADWAY RESTAURANT
Digby Bell. the comedian. and fat friend caused
considerable oxcitemcn, in tho ncshborhood of
Shaney's restaurant. at Broadway. near Thirticih-
ST.. early ycsierday morning. and the efforts ~
two of Captain Schm!tiberger's policemen to eject
the comedians friend furnishci much amusement
II was shortly after O'Clock when Ben and
his friend entered the restaurant and seated them
selves at table In the Of the place They
ordered a number of drinks and tho fat be
came boistcrous and roundly abused one u the
walters for not Ming the orders for his table more
promptly man who sitting with two young
women al an adjoining table took exception - the
language used hy the Fat man. and IN loud voice
called for NJ Shauley 70 eject "ih~ loafcr."
Mr. Shanley told Mr.. Bell that he conducted a
restaurant ana not saloon" aui that II he
wanted 10 remain ne would have 70 keep hs friend
quiet The Fat man spTang TO his feet. and swing.
ing his arms I'm me air said who'll put OUT
and struck small man VINO had Just entered tho
place III the face. knocking MIN po~ o.
OF the walters rnn out or the p'ace ana re
turned In a few moments with two policemen.
ovcrturning chairs and snashing dishes on the way
Al the oyster tn" rat man brac"f himself.
and Try as they would they could not bulge him
one policeman seized him hy the collar ana the
other began pushing him but the fAt man never
moved. and lauEhingiy shook ne oihcers on ara
fh.u. renrTanglng bis collar ana Guns. qh4rly
walked out of the place With Mr. Bell Tho q,
man was Judge Culo-l. 81 iirt lway hotel ana
De Was not arrested. .ausc no on" ~ IN" r'stau
rant would make q complaint against him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-01

Harrison sound the keynote in a speech in this city
the day set for the general opening in every
county In the State. when meetings will be held
simultaneously General Harrison has slgnifed his
Willingness to make speeches for the State and Con-
gressonal tickets and no less than three speeches in
the three largest cities of the State expected
Owing to the demand that would be made upon
him, should he consent 10 go outside OF the State,
he has declined all invitations, and will conine his
political work to Indiana. Among those who were
present to-day Charles w. Fairbanks, who as
pires TO the United States Senate; Smiley y. Cham
bers. laje United States Distrct-Attorney; w. ID.
owen. who heads the State ticket; George w.
Steele candidate for Congress in the Xlth District;
Jesse Overstreet. candidate for Congress In the
Vth District. and A. NJ. Hardy, candidate In the I'D
District. Colonel Hardy says he has been over his
district represented by Bretz and he feels
certain of election. Major Steele expressed the
same conviction in regard to his district.
Most Of the State candidates were present, and
general exchange OF views disclosed that never be-
fore the party prospects brighter than now;
While the Republicans filled with energy and
hope the Democrats are broken in factions on ac-
OF the action Of Congress and the distribution
in the postof'ice and they do not understand why
K IS that the rarty machine cannot turn out the
present force and put them in. 49,
The Republican STATE Central Committee this even
ing decided that the campaign in Indiana should
open IN the first week OF September in speech In
Tom.inson Hail. this city, BY General Harrison
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-01
LONGITUDINAL SECTION OF CHEN-YUEN.

4. EIswick. were captured by the japanese. II Is
r,norted that another Chinese cruiser. the Foo
rsching. was also destroyed.
The Chinese fleet carried about 1000 men,
nost Of whom were drowned. Among the killed
v,rs two German officers attached to the Chen
Yuen.
JAPANs OFFICIAL STATEMENT.
Yokohama July 3l.-The Japanese Government
has issued the following official statement Of the
differences which led to the rupture between
China and Japan:
Jspan and China were approaching a settlement
A, ,heir difficulties when China suddenly requested
J,nan 10 withdraw her fleet from Corea. and TO
i've A formal compliance with the Chinese demands
Nv N. eoth otherwise the whole Chinese forces
were 10 land and a sea advance upon the part OF
China was 10 be made. The japanese regarded this
AZ an u,lmatum; but acting under the advice OF
the friendly Powers, they agreed 10 the proposals
IA principle, in amended form. at the same time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-01
HE DID NOT WANT PUBLICITY.
nt-T THE REV. " KEARsEY-THoMAs WENT TO
POLICE STATION AND TRIED TO GET TIE
SERGEANT TO MARRY HIM

,,.-r THE prv ~ KEARsEY-THOMAs WENT TO A
POLICE STATION AND TRIED TO GET THE
SERGEANT TO MARRY HIM
An exuherant Englishman darted into the West
One-hundreith-st police station yesterday morning.
and nxing A stcely blue eye on Sergeant Burfein
who was at the desk. said.
"raptain / want to get married.
The sergeant bit piece off the end OF MS pen
and looked AT his visitor The latter was we'll
dressed and rather good-looNlng man Of thirty-hve
v.ors or So and did not look q bit Ike crank
I,It he was plainly aboring under some strong
emotion.
"Nhy don't you go 70 minister? quered ser
geant Burfeln soothingy.
"Oh we'll don't YOU know. we want to Keep L
cui., for the present The young lady has great
many friends here. and my family Is very wei
known in England and W. don't want the reporters
10 get hold OF II Ill after we've gone We sail Tor
Europe next week. thank Cod"
80 YOU thought you could get married here did
you?" said the sergeant.
That's II. captain Just came round to make
all the arrangements and can fetch the bride here
In half an hour Come and have drink first
sergeant Burfein explained gravey. first that ne
did not drink; second, that he dd ne cPun h er To.
powerci TO tie tho hymeneal knot The wouid-oe
briieer,om appeared surprised. , ,..r
,ho1ghtfHi pause Its al fair and SQUARE were re
botn age, and we mean 10 sst maarrt,oms ne ne
Rev " Kearsey Thomas I'm an Epscopa; c.e'sS
man The young lady is Miss Margaret l.!etze' OF
cincInnau You needn't he AFRAID. sir. 80 ,,
At that moment Sergeant George ~, ~ cIi,1Sns nans
va k.d into the station. at:red IN ms clizeh
clothes Sergeant Havens wears "hi'e oed'u oi
pltrarcha dimensions ,,.., .ho p,. Ke,r
us that c.erg> man whlSpered "o NV W
sey-Thomas anX. Dusty , l r,on,ed his
Sergeant Eurtein nodded assent al" ''oPF'' '''7
face with his handkerchief , ~, x.,rsa,
WHAT denomination! pursue" ''' N'
Thomas. ,,, 49,. , ,a.rolr,an can,a
'o..tiIIe,a 10 IL a R,ptist" said tae latter
"Wbv I know 4 lot Of Baptists. exclaimed the
,,s,,or and no darted after Sergeant Havens' ani
nmttonho'e cd him In inner room W nat passei
hs,,v,an them the sergeant won't say, except tha'
ne was asked 10 perform the ceremony ana con-
scented ~ f., har o,,r.-,er.s
p, " ifS West one hundred and -third-st
" ..It fs true she said that We want to get mar
rioi ouiet.y IL we can We both nave many lr.ehus
here and in Cincinnati and X It were known II
vvou'd simply mean a big. elaborate weddlng "rcn
ye woud both heartily dislike. NY lather y
Ernest Iietze. OF Cincinnati, and Mr. kearsey-
Thomas is vel known in New-Nork' especla,.yy
among the Fpiscopalian clergy He Is sreat
erinni1 ~ Rlshop Potter. He's n lite excited
tb"ngh this morning perhaps naturally ana mere
When asst seen the Rev. W Kearsey-IIh II Ihomas On
had abandoned the idea OF getting married IN
polics sta,!on and was hunting for an Alderman
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-01

are II war is TO be carried on. Il is OF importance
to American interests that the fact should be
known. These interests. It is said. while OF
political nature important In a commercial
way. Besides there a number of Americans
in China Japan and Corea. whose position would
be made precarous in hostii.i.es become more
extended and conducted shore With a view
10 getting fuller official information 70 the situa-
ton. Secretary Gresham to-day sent Instructions 10
Minister Dun, Toxic and Mr. DENLY. Secretary
OF Legation at Picking 10 advise the State Depart
ment OF the existing conditions In the
tries 10 which they are accredited. Mr.. Gresham
also directed that hereafter all Information relating
TO changes in the situation which would be Of value
10 the Administration should he promptly commun-
Gated Il is especially desired that intelligence re-
lating 10 the reported complications nvovng Euro
pean countries IN the difficulties should be sen; 10
Washington. and II any definite steps being
taken BY England Russia. France. Germany and
lay 10 bring about speedy ana am!cab.e adjust
ment OF the troubles Secretary Gresham IS anxious
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-01

feet beam and 20 feet draught They were OF 600
horsepower and had speed of l4l2 knots hour
me Chen Yuen's armament consisted Of four
rifles, eight machine guns. two lighter guns and
TWO launching carriages for fish torpedoes. The
armor. which OF steel had n thickness OF four
teen inches at the water-.ine. eight inches at the
lower edge and ten inches at the upper edge. She
ton TO cork bet forward. Abaft the ci,ade. was
a. steeI protective deck curvng to the eXtremtes.
Ihe twelve-ton guns echeoned in pairs in
Darbette turrets. twelve inches in thickness, of
compound armor. and the sx-nch guns
mounted forward and aft inside OF machine gun
proof turrets. She was considered one of the
formidable vessels OF her Class anoat. having had
expended upon her the best labor of the most skill
fui naval architects.