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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-07-05
THE sYNDICATEs OBLIGATION.
Will 1t Continue to Protect the Treasury Gold
Until October /,

Until October /,
The treasury statement showed the gold
reserve to be $lO7, ,447, Sj5. While no inf r
nation has been received at the treasury
other than that Thursdays g1ld deposits
would bring the reserve up to the amount
given. 1t is ,sumed that this deposit OF
nearly 81 COO, 90 covers the entire amount
duo under the contract with the bond syndi-
cate.
Asto the question whether the obligation
OF the syndica to use its best efforts to
protect the treasury from Withdrawals OF
gold for export ceases on the deposit OF the
full amou # OF god caIIe for by the con-
tract. Assistant Secretary Hamlin declined
10 express, an opinion. From other officials
it Is learnel that it was the understanding
with the syndicate at the time the contract
was made that the Obligation was to con-
tinue until October /. The question has not
been formally raised, nor Is it thought that
1t will be r ised.
No doubt is EXPIRE ;sed In any admin =
trative quarter but that, independent oil
the assumed contract obligation, the syndl-
cate will find 1t to their personal interes: to
continue to exercise its influence to protect
the treasury gold. Under normal condi-
tions the movement of gold usually begins
to set toward the United States about the
middle Of August or before, an even under
rre.on conditions the officials confidently
expect hat within the next few weeks the
pressure from abroad will be gfoatly re
lieved.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-07-05

undying spirit.
They represent, too, the acme of in
cessaut noise, burned fingers, profan-
ity, eOgerness, despair and innumer-
able other qualities and properties,
governed in each case by the individ-
ual standpoint from which the Fourth
is viewed.
One of these small boys stood in o
cross street, pretty well uptown on
the West Side. In one hand he held
the bunch of frecrackers, without
which, on that day of days, he would
have been incomplete. His pockets
bnlged out from the presence OF sew
eral other bunches.
The most wonderful thing to relate
is that the small boy was not accom-
panied by any other small boys. He
had wandered away from the rest, and
was in search of solitary fun-the sur
est sign of coming mischief.
From an open window near him
ame the sound of piano and the adj
ded sound of a sweet feminine voice
raised in song.
eff she wanted to make noise to-day
why didn't she buy frecrackers?"
growled the boy, in tone of deep
disgust. People who are so stingy
that they make noise with things they
have every day in the year, are toe
mean too live. Smoky skyrockets,
won't she Jump in minute y
He assembled the steps with all the
stealth of conspirator.
Blow! blow!
The ashen-gray end of the punk
stick began to glow.
For moment the fuze ends of the
frecrackers kissed the blaze.
Whizz!
The bunch flew through the open
window-and the small boy flew down
the steps.
The corner and safety were only
sixty feet away.
Bangl bang bangl
The firecrackers on the parlor 1ooI
within began to explode.
Naturally, the young lady at the
piano stopped playing and bounded t.
her feet. Her notes of melody changed
10 shrieks of alarm.
At just about that the young lad,
stopped playing the small boy stopped
running-not Of his own accord, bu
because he couldn't help it.
A formidable form had loomed VI
before him, and pair of strong arm
lineI him up to the level of the cap
tors head.
"..emme gol" yelled the small pa
triut-,ol err, squirming and S'oSin3.
"Not until Pve given yot go''
sbakin "replied the CT tor. "Wha
in the"-shake edo you mean
sAld r,"Dy throwing Grecrackers" =
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-07-05
"Coine in, aunt. and shut the door,
'sMadame, I entreat you"
''Don't listen to him a A0ment

eeMadanle, l entreat you
"Don't listen to him a r1oment
longer"
The elderly woman looked puzzled
Not knowing exactly what she ou8n'
to do, she hesitated.
''Come in, aunt" insisted the young
woman, pulling at her relatives arm.
She succeeded in getting her inside,
and tried to close the door, but Jack )
foot across the threshold foiled her
design.
"You ale not going to close the
door until am on the inner side OF
it," he asserted, with the air of mas
ter.
The young lady was equally deter
mined
"Robbie," she called, "run and
bring policeman, and will pay you
for it,"
But the word policeman" recalled
to Master Robbie the terrible late
from which he had SO narrowly escaped
and he ran off as fast as he could, quite
content that Miss Zelie should settle
her affairs without his assistance.
"You see how your implied threat
has failed" laughed Jack Gaylor,
making Of himself wedge with which
he forced his way inside. "There is
nothing for you to do, zelie, but to
submit. We have been parted for SO
long, and I have looked in SO many
corners of tue Unitel States for you,
that I do not propose to go away now'
until l have hui full explanation
with YOU"
The door closed with bang. Jack
bad carried his point, and there wal
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-07-05
A BOMB IN HIS EAR.
A Peculiar Method Taken by an Allegheny
Man to End His Life.

Anton Me.zgar, 81 years old, committed
.uicide in a most peculiar ways a: bi' nome
10 Allegheny, Pa He paced homemade
dynamite bomb fl his ear aud set fire 10
bed pillow. which he then paced against MS
ear. setting # the bomb. The latter entered
h brain and tore of part Of his ear.
He had b en- sick and leaves an led widow
and Two children. The case was at first
thought to be one OF murder, the nature o'
the wound not faving been correctly dag
uosed until several hours after the body was
found.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-07-05

Seven wears long was the bow
lOf battle bent and the heighteninG,
iStorm-heaps convulsed with the throe
OF the:r uncomfortable lightning
Seven Yoars long heard the sea
Crash of nGv;es and wave-borne thunder;
Ttyoa dr:tSS6 sae cloud-rack a-lee,
And new stars were seen, the worlds won
der;
Each by her sister made bright,
All binding all to their stations
Cluster of manifold light
Startling the old consultations;
Men looked up and grew pale;
Was it q comet or star,
Omen of blessing or pale,
Hung DER the ocean afar?
Stormy the day of her birth;
Was she not born of the strong
She, the last ripeness OF earth,
Beautiful, prophesied long!
Stormy the days of her prime
Hers are the pulses that beat
Higher for perils sublime,
Making them fawn at her feet.
Was she not born of the stronss
Was she not born of the wiser
Daring and counsel belong
OF right to her confident eyes;
Human and motherly they,
Careless of station or race;
Hearken her children to-day,
Shout for the JOY Of her face.
From Lowell's Ode for the Fourth OF July
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-07-05

The Hon. Emily Jane Mercer, dowager
Marchlouess oil L1nsdowne and mother OF
the present Marquis o. L .nsdowne, who was
10 merry governor general OF Canada and
late governor general OF India, is dead In
Englanl |, aged seventy-six years.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-07-05
BURNED a FARMERS FEET.
Masked Robbers vainly Tried to Make Him
Reveal Moneys Hiding Place

Farmer james Whalen, OF Hucky, Wo'd
County, Ohio, was almost killed by robbers
Tney were all masked men, and alter pind-
Ing him tried to force him to disclose Il Z
hiding p ace OF money by burning Us lee
with lighted matche'.
He was found unconscious In his mouse Oy
neighbors. The robbers got no money.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-07-05

The Mex can Central Rairond Company
has decided to bu IL short line connec, ns
the City OF Mexico with Tampico. 1t will
iedu Q the timo bAween .he Two cities by
ten hours.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-07-05
AMERICA

What shape by exile dreamed elates the mind
like hers whose hand, fortress Of the poor,
No blood in lawful vengeance split bestalns'
Who never turned suppliant from her door,
Whose conquests are the gains OF all man.
kind?
To-day her thanks shall fly on every wind,
Unstinted, unrebuked, from shore to Shore
One love, one hope, and not doubt behind!
Cannon to cannon shall repeat her praise,
Banner to banner flap il forth in flame;
Her children shall rise up to bless her name
And wish her harmless length OF days,
The mighty mother of a mighty brood,
Blessed in all tongues and dear to every
blood,
The beautiful, the strong, and, best of all,
the good!
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-07-05

Owing to the rejection OF the land and In
come taxes asses ment bill the Parliame-t
OF New Soa.h Wales will be dissolved.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-07-05
CUPID'S FIRECRACKERS,

HE bunch OF
frecrackers is
harmless enough
on ice.
Equally harm
less is the small
b o y W h e n
asleep.
, Combined and
active, they rep
resent the es-
renee of the great
Fourth and its
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-06
REPORTED RAILWAY DEAL
Tho senboard AIRLINE to Purchase the
Macon and Northern Road.

BALTIMORE, MD, January SIT IN
renorted that the Seaboard' Airline Ia
negotiating for the purchase Of the Macon
and Northern property. The controlling
interests In both roads are owned by
Baltimoreans.
The Macon and Northern was sold Oc-
tobcr 18th last under a decree OF the
United States Court. ut Macon, Ga. ana
was bought in by Alexander Brown. rep
rcsenting tho bondhoiders. The sale has
not been confirmed by the court, but
there Is no doubt that II will be.
Mr.. Brown. who is chairman OF the
Bondholders' Committee and Mr.. Il. Cur
ION Hoffman, president Of the Seaboard
Airline. have recently held several long
conferences. Both gentlemen nrc absent
from the city at the present time. and no
confirmation OF the reported deal can
be obtained
The acquisition of the Macon and North.
crn property by the Seaboard AIRLINE
would be looked upon n ten-s.rike for the
latter road. and II the deal should be
finally made considerable change in the
railroad situation OF the South would lie
the result.
The Macon and Northern IL direct line
from Macon to Atlanta, a distance OF JOS
miles 1t has been known for some time
that the Seaboard AIRLINE desired
Florida connection, and the scheme or
purchasing the Macon and Northern and
making a traffic Arrangement with the
Georgia Southern and Florida. which 1.
also largely owned by Baltimoreans, is
likely TO be decided upon.
The Georgia Southern and Florida IA
one OF the most direct lines to Florida
from Macon. 1t runs to Palatka, ard
connects with the Plant system for
Jacksonville. That arrangement would
shorten the Seaboard's Florida route
about seventy miles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-06
OLD DOMINION RAce.TRAcK.
Events There and On the Crescent City
Course.

Events There and On the Crescent City
Course.
WASHINGTON, January 5.-The results
al the old Dominion track to-day were as
follows:
First race-four and a half furlongs-
Madam Penn a to 81 won, Jack Loveil
second: Gertie third. Time, STA.
Second race-six and a quarter furlongs-
Princeton q to u won, Northford second
Irene third. Time, ia.
Third race-seven furloncs-Thurston q
TO - won, Ponce de Leon second. Eclipse
third. Time, 1:S3.
Fourth race--flvc furlongs-Bobolink pd
TO % won. Sonora second, Paragon thlru'
Time. 1:0iia.
Fifth race-sx and n half furlongs-
Walcom g to u won, Doc Birch second
Blue Bird third. Time, 1:26.
AT NEW ORLEANS.
NEW ORLEANS. LA, January 5.-Ow-
ing TO a heavy shower previous TO the
first race, the attendance was not as large
as was anticipated, possibly loo people
being present.
In the first event Grey Duke was IA
yorlte, with Iyion second choice. The
after the first eighth. He was overtaken
by LeGrand who drew rapidly away and
won easily, Grey Duke coming up strong
and finishing second. with lxion third by
a nose.
Gee WhlZ won the second race in fine
style. with Readina, who ran well, Sc
cond, and Wanda third.
The third found Guard a prime favorite
at even money, the talent and horsemen
all holding Guard tickets. and his sue
cess. as indicated by the plunge. was as
sursd. Some few had Trevelyan. one OF
the Morris string. and backed him heavily.
an action which the result justified. The
race was vel contested, Trevelyan win
ming in a drive, with Black Hawk second.
and Guard third.
The seven-eighths handicap inspired the
brlskest betting OF the day. Gleesoms
was favorite and the betting was about
evenly divided between the remaining six.
Nellie b., hot tip. won, gallopinS.
Martha Griffin, with Cassin up, won the
last race in drive.
First race-one mile. selling-LeGrande
GO9. j. Hin, TO y won. Grey Duke Sc
cond. Ixion third. Time, 1:5iH.
Second race--dve and half furlongs.
seliing-Gee Whiz Gs. Cassin. to u won.
Reedina second, Wanda T. third. Time.
1:H.
Third race-hve and half furlongs.
Trevclyan @ to l. PENN
won, Black Hawk second. Guard third.
Time. 1:25ls.
Fourth race-seven eighths OF n mile,
y. Gl2. J. Gardner 10 to
u won. Wahatchie second. Miss Galop
third Time. l:S5A.
lx,a afch ka nf mil Nor
tina Griffin u07, Cassin. 10 u won. Trixle
second. Black Satin third. Time. / ;0Siz.
SANTA ANITA ENTRIES.
NEW YORK, January 5.-The Santa
Anita stable entries for the Brooklyn
Jockey Clubs stake-events were six to-
day. Rey 81 Santa Anita and sister Nary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-06
CARLISLE BANKING BILL
Crisp Says a Vote VIII Re Taken On II
This Week.


WASHINGTON, January 5.-Speaker
Crisp said at late hour this afternoon
that vote would be taken on the banking
bill next week. and the expectation Is that
Il will not be delayed longer than Thurs
day or Friday at latest. There Is con-
siderable speculation regarding the fate
Of the measure. Mr.. Springer. Of Illinois.
and Mr.. Warner, Of New York, who are
two of its staunch supporters, believe that
II will carry. Other gentlemen. however.
insist that II Will be beaten. Generally
speaking. the eastern Democrats. with
few exceptions. will oppose the bill, ne
will also the extreme silver men, the
Populists. and the Republicans. II H.
believed that If the Republicans are out
In force on the day when the vote is taken
the bill viii be defeated.
Mr.. Sporry. OF Connecticut. is not sat
ished with the measure. although his
original objections have been neutralized
by certain amendments made at his sug-
gestiOn. He says he does not Ike II
even now. and has not as yet decided
what his attitude toward 1t will be. but
that in all probability he will vote for II.
Representative Tracey. Of New York.
IS another eastern Democrat who has not
as yet reached conclusion regarding its
merits.
The number Of these gentlemen who are
uncertain as 10 their vote Is very con-
siderable They are in many cases. how
ever. strong administration men, and are
likely in the end 10 give the bill their APP
prevail from a dislike Of antagonizing a
measure prepared by the Presidents Sec
rotary Of the Treasury
1t is understood that Mt the Democratic
caucus next Monday afternoon number
OF short speeches will be made In oppos!-
ton TO the bill by gentlemen who have
declined TO take that position regarding
Ii in the House.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-06
THE FEDERAL HOUSE.
Mr.. Cochran, Of New YORK, on The
Currency Bill.
THR NATURE OF MONEY.
A Plea for Non-Partisan Treatment OF the
Financial Observation-Disclosures
Plan the Best.

WASHINGTON. January 6.-The fea-
ture OF the debate upon the currency bill
In the House to-day was a speech from
Mr. Cochran. of New York. who occupies
the attention OF the House for nearly
two hours. devoting himself largely to
discussion OF the nature OF money and
currency. with a view to impressinS upon
the members the fact that the subject
could not be safely treated as party
question. The disposition to SO treat the
bill, Mr.. Cochran said. was likely to
lead to the wrecking upon the rocks
OF party expediency a matter OF great
importance to the American people.
or all the plans proposed for relieving
the present evil condition Of affairs. Mr..
Cochran considered the Baltimore plan
the best. but he had no hopa that IL
could be enacted into law. The Coombs
bill he would vote for. believing II to
be step in the right direction. He as
serted that II Congress could re-estanIish
the currency of the country upon basis
In harmony with human experience and
wisdom, this session would not be WITHOUT
profit, nor the end without honor.
Mr.. Cochran held the attention OF the
floor and galleries throughout his speech,
and was greeted with applause at the
close.
BOATNER AND BLAND.
Mr.. Boatner. who opened the debate
with a speech in favor OF the pending
bill, became engaged In an animated
colloquy with Mr.. Bland over the iinan-
cial policy OF the administration, which
the latter described as "Mugwump."
Mr.. Boatner described the bill briefly
as a measure intended to take the
shackles off the banking interests OF the
country and to permit them TO per-
form. untrammelled. the functions for
which they were organized. lie reviewed
the history OF the financial legislation
OF the past twenty years. and asserted
that the policy Of the government of
paying its obligations in gold had re-
ceived the assent II not the support OF
the Dem ocratic party. This was shown
by its choosing as a candidate for Presi-
dent n man who was known to favor
that policy.
II was this statement. made at the
outset. that turned Mr.. Boatner's speech
into a coloquy with Messrs. Bland.
Springer. and others.
Speeches were also made in support Of
the bill by Mr.. Catchings. and In opposi-
ton TO IL by Mr.. Lacy.
THE COOMBS BILL
Mr.. Coombs presented for information
and printing In the Record proposed
substitute for the pending bill. which Mr.
Cochran said he would support.
At the conclusion Of the debate Speaker
Crisp laid before the House the Military
Academy appropriation bill. with Senate
amendments. on motion Of Mr.. Outh-
waite the Senate amendments were nom
concurred IN, and n conference was or
dered. Messrs Morgan, Cultivate. and
Bowers were appointed managers on the
part Of the House.
The House then, at 5:l5 o'clock. adjourn
cd until Monday.
call for a Democratic caucus. TO ho
held at 3 o'clock Monday. was read i'm
mcdiately after Adjournment
The Senate was not in session to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-06
THE PAPAL ENCYCLIcAl.
DIR. Rocker Says No One In This Country
Knows Its Contents.

WASHINGTON. January 5.-Dr. Rock.
er. secretary 10 Mgr. Satolli. Apostolic
Delegate. when asked this morning in
regard to the statement alleged to have
been received from Rome, by way or
Chicago. purporting 70 give the gist OF
the forthcoming papel encyclical in re,
gard to Church affairs In America, said
the story was simply a rehash OF what
had been printed In American papers a.
long ago as last August. There were no
points contained In the alleged cablegran
which were not printed months ago.
DR.. Rocker further said that the Popc
took no one into his confidence. and no
one but his Holiness could vouch for tn,
truth Of these statements. The encyc.i-
cal was not yet completed. and was
likely TO be changed at any stage OF IFS
progress. The document, he said. would
be sent to this country when finished. and
the legation in Washington would be al
vsed OF the date upon which it would be
forwarded. Until its actual receipt no
authentic information as to its contents
could be obtained.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-06
HARRINGTON TO ORANCE-CROWERS.
Responses Touching Alleged Failures TO
Give Cold-Wayo Warning.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. January S.
Professor Harrington, Chief OF the Wea-
Their Bureau. says in reference to the
Jacksonville. Fla. dispatch to tho effect
that the Weather Bureau is blamed for
failure to properly advise orange-growers
of the recent cold wave. that the bureau
sent out cod-wave warnings TO Florida
on December 2Sth as follows: observer,
Jupiter. Fla: Frosts tonight with tenn
parature about freezing. Observers,
Tampa and Jacksonville. Fla: Frosts to-
night; temperature will fall TO about =
degrees IN northern portion. Observer,
jacksonville. and President OF Southern
Florida Railroad Sanford. Fla: Tempera-
ture viii fall 16 degrees TO % degrees by
Saturday. Observer. Jacksonville: Var
weather; colder. with frost tonight. West
ern Florida. fair; cold wave"
The temperature fell considerably lower
than the forecasters had reason to antici-
pate The bureau has made inquiry as
to the use mad3 OF the warnings, and the
replies are due Monday, when further
statement Is promised.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-06
THE COTTON MARKETS.

LIVERPOOL, January J-l K. M,--Janu-
ary 62-6iG2 65-6id.; January and tebru-
2 63-GlG3d: March and April, : l-6id.
April and May, ; 2-6id., buyers; May and
June, seas 4-6id.; June and July,
3 sid, buyers; July and August $50
8 IBID: August and September. 3 Std;
September and October. J S-tid., buyers.
Futures closed very steady.
NEW YORK, January 5-Cotton quiet;
midding Gulf, 5 l5-l6c.; middling, l-lbc.
Net receipts, go bales; gross, S.S5o baies'
exports to Great Britain. 1850 bales tor.
warded S9S bales; sales, none; stock, l-J'fb
Totals to-day and so far this week: Ne,
receipts. 23,07i bales; exports 10 Great
Britain, 400 bales; France, 1855 bales:
Continent, 3l.4i6 bales; STOCK LIS''"o
Totals since September Net receipts.
5.SO3.O5l bales; exports TO Great Britain
1894 bales; France, 5ll,Ts bales; Conu-
nent, l,339,79l bales. a..
Total visible supply OF cotton for r, the y,
world, 4SSlsl2 bales or wh,en 80 $500 80
bales are American against 4,bl0,4z anu
AN Oi2 bales, respectively, last year.
Receipts az all interior towns THIS week.
1888 bales.
NEW ORLEANS. January 5.-Futur.s
steady: sales 1850 bales; January 90.
February, SD; March, Pol Ap'i.' s',S'
MAY. $3.50; June, S.t4: July, siy: August
s55: September, $50: october. 80.
NAVAL STORE MARKETS.
WILMINGTON, y. c.. January o.
Rosin tirm; strained. 97l4c.; good strained
Spirits TurpentIne-Steady at &c.
Tar-Firm at SOC. -, r,n.
soft. $40; virgin. no
SAVANNAH, GA. January 5.-spirits
turpentine firm al DC. for regulars He-
eT RnpasinrFlrm. sales. 5000 barrels. A. r.
and G. 500; ID, E.05; f.. a;lo; !als:
q. sl.25: II. si.55: !, $50; X, 40: Nd, 49,
N, 2.65; window-giass, GS9; water-"ni's'
CHARLESTON. s. c.. January 5.-Tnr-
pentine dull with nothing dang. ne
celpts, % casks. su n.
Rosin-Good strained firm at u.W. he-
celpts. $50 barrels.
NEW YORK TRUCK MARKET.
NEW YORK. January s.-kals quiet
Spinach~ouie,: Norfolk. <-oo9Loo: hiiti'
more, $500.
THE PARIS BoURsE.
LONDON. ENG. January $50 7. ~;
Paris adyicss quote : per cent. rentes ~
ioi srAnss: s5A Sentimes, for the account.
ana exchange on London 1t = francs Dn
oAAuSaA fes ahsekA ..f,-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-06
VALUE OF A BURCLAR-ALARM.
1t Prevents tho Robbery of Bsnk-Pistol
Practice-Nitrogiyceri

TOLEDO, O.. January Sat Perrys-
burg. ten miles south OF here. two
masked burglars gained an entrance TO
the Exchange Bank. A burglar-alarm In
Cashier Hanson's house, next door, awoke
the occupants, and Mr.. Hanson and his
son started TO investigate. As they neared
the bank the robbers appeared at the
door and fired three shots at them, and
Cashier Hanson returned the fire, but all
the shots failed of their mark. The
burglars then beat n hasty retreat, with
out securing any funds.
The combination-knob to the safe was
knocked off, ana an attempt had been
made 10 blow open the door with nitro
Elyccrine. Scattered about the floor were
q number OF tools. including a railroad
Crowbar which they had used. prob
ably, IN prying mp the front window.
through which they had entered the
building.