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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-01-11
VIRGINIA AND WEST VIRGINIA
The Latest Nows Cleaned From Various Parts
of the States.

The Secretary OF State issued a charter to
tho Chamber OF commerce OF Huntington,
w Va. with q capital OF $500. The object
is to promote the general welfare and Dusl'
ness Interests of the city OF Huntn ,ton. Inc
privilege OF increasing the capital to S5O, ,ooO
in all is reserved. The incorpOrators are L.
S. Scanlon. c. s. Welch, II. c. Harvey, D. a.
Mossman and J. a. Jones' oil Of Huntington,
West Virginia.
Major W. R. Gaines, register OF the land
office and superintendent OF public grounds
and buildings, died in Richmond, after
brief illness OF pneumonia Major Gaines
was native of Charlotte county. Upon the
breakiny out Of the war he joineI the Char-
Iotte cavalry Fourteenth Virginia Regiment
and his gallant service, soon won MIN as
tinction and be was promoted to heutehah'
In his command. He was wounded near
Lynchburg during Avirelps raid, which nec-
ess .tated the amputatlon OF his leg. MAJOR
Gaines represented his county IN the IL 'use
Delegates FOR term. He was elec cd to
The position of register of the land Office
about ten years ago. He was the fourth one
holding the Office who has died in the past
twenty years.
C5l A. W. Johnson, assistant adIutan'-
general OF West Virginia, has rendered his
resignation on the demand o. Governor Mac
Corkle. There was difference between the
Governor and Colonel Johnson, said to have
arisen from the fact that Colonel johnson
had changed the military record as 1t ap-
peared in the report OF the adjutant, from
which it appears that certain ordcr is'u'd
from the adiutant-gonerars Office, but the
fact was that it issued from the Governor
office.
White Graham, Mont Somery county
farmer while taking in the sights Of Roanoke
was robbed o; Lis gold watch and $50 lr
money. Charles Tinsley, colorei, wa' ar
rested on the charge OF hIving committed
robbery, AMI Graham poitiyey identified
him as the culprit.
Thomas H. Park, a well-known insurance
agent of Danvil.e, while returning home
from Caswell county, N. g., was stopEei OF
the road by three negroes who, while hold
ing pistols in his face, ordered him tC
"hands up" Mr.. Parks being unarme-
could offer no resis anca, and the coloret
hi0hwaymen relieved HIM of Letween S5|
and $50. The robbery occurred about tw'
miles from Danville
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-01-11
A DESPERATE WIFE'S ACT.
She Kills Her Husband and Shoots Her
Mother-in-Law.

About three weeks ago William Flint and
wife went 10 Utica, fIom Bnghamton, n. "
TO reside with Fiuts mother. Flint Is about
% years OF age, and his wife is about ten
wears his senior and the mother Of two chill
dren by former husband. Flint married
her at Birmingham some six week, ago. Mrs
Flint arose about 10 o'clock and proceeding
down stairs. leveled revolver at her hus'
land and fired four shots at him without
previous warning. Three OF the shots TOOK
effect and the man fell to the floor, mortally
wounded. Then the woman fired two shots
at F,inrs mother, one striking her in the
breast and the other on the arm. Though
seriously wounded the injured women may
recover.
Mrs. Flint says she was forced 10 the deed
because OF the constant interference Of her
mo.her-in-law in the affairs Of her family.
Sle was placed under arrest, but her mental
condition is such that il was deemed adytsa-
b by the authorlto, 10 send her 10 the hos
pital.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-01-11

ment. The entire county was aroused
now. Pine County was excited as IL hau
never been excited by anything before
The crowd of loungers looked at HANK
Dawson and his daughter and Tom Big
gers as they rode up and dismounted.
Hank was in quest of newS-others
sought to learn from him whether any,
thing had been discovered that wouiu
throw light on tho strange case ChuO
Dawson addressed those whom she was
intimate with cheerfully and hopefuliy'
There was sparkle in her bright
eyes as he-glanced at the Monks, VINO
affected Indifference.
The Indifference was poorly assumed
They felt uneasy, and to make up fer
lack of case, they talked very loud.
They had been drinking freely too,
early as it was. They all staggered
more or less, as was their won't
The latest conner in quest of news. ana
on the lookout Tor Iresn 0evelopements
In the mystery that thrilled all Pine
County, had been served. Eli Potts and
his wife stood at the door. The dozen
or more loungers on the porch, and the
half score leaning on the bars and
around their horses, were suddely start
led by Club Dawson, who said in voice
loud enough to te heard by all there:
"Now. dad, reckon it's time to talk
to the Monks"
Ned and Bill Monks suddenly stood
shoulder to shoulder. Pete and Squatty
shuf1led up behind them
awe are right here" said Ned Monk:
anybody kin talk to us, added BIZ,
with sly look and strange smile that
made his countenancc, evil as it was, ap-
pear moro villainous.
@Humph!" exclaimed Hank Dawson
dryly, "youre most too ready, for the
majority as knows you, Bill"
Then pauslng to add effect to his
words. he added, "and as for being
here when you're wanted-by gum! it's
the first time ever know'd yOu to be on
hand when you was wanted for anythin
useful, Ned Monk"
The Monks cxcha lgcd looks of rage,
while the listeners laughed at the thrust
the brawny blacksmith gave them.
AS for Hank Dawson, he laughed him
self, laughed loudly. Then he changed
his mood suddenly. Turning to Ned and
Bill Monk sternly, he said:
"Now, then! what have you done with
DON Bash?"
Tho crowd approached. gathered
closer around tho principals of this
strange scene. They foresaw something
extraordinary.
"Answor me! Say it right out now
and mnd-mind what you say, for you're
in mighty c'ose quarters"
The giant of Pine County faced thom
as if he felt able to deal with The Moui
gang individually and collectively.
Say, out with it! What have yoI
done with Dan Bash?"
Bill Monk looked at Ned, Ned looked
at Bill, then Bill cleared his throat, pu
bold face on, and said:
81 reckon that's a QreStiOn you cal
answer; you seem 10 know. "
TO De CONTINUED.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-01-11
Tho Set of SteeI Wire.

G. Leverich, of the Brooklyn Bridge
staff of engineers, was associated with
the late Colonel Paine for over twenty
wears. and relates some interesting
"reminiscences of his connection with
the big structure. When the big sus-
tanning cables for the bridge were be-
ing constructed considerable difficulty
was experienced with the coils of steel
wire, which, being pretty hard, had a
strong tendency to spring back into
coil form after being Strengthened out.
This wire in the manufacturing pro-
cess is reduced to proper size by being
drawn through holes in a steel plate.
Colonel Paine found that the coiled
wire was not so strong by ten or fifteen
per cent, as if it had been kept straight,
and he tried to get the manufacturers
and Colonel Roebling to have the de-
feet remedied. One day Colonel Paine
drove up to his house in Jersey City,
and taking box of coiled wire out Of
the vehicle stretched it out straight,
and 10 it remained as it was, without
any tendency to coil up again. The
Colonel had discovered al extremely
simple method of accomplishing the
desired result, which was. instead Of
coiling up the wire close to the per-
forated steel plate after it had been
drawn through, and thus making it
set, to draw it out some considerable
distance before coiling.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-01-11
HANGED BY A MOB OF vIGILANTs
Summary Punishment Melted Out to Do
faulting Nebraska Official

Barrett Scott, delaulting treasurer Of Hot
county, Nebraska to the extent OF several
thousand dollars is supposed to have been
hanged by vigilants, who then weighted the
body and threw it in the quick sands in the
Nebraska River.
Scott, pending an examination, had been
released on bail, and took a drive, accom-
panied by his wife, dlughtor-and niece, Miss
McWhorer, several miles in the county.
They had started to return home and had
gone short distance when volley CT shots
we're fred into the carriage from ambush by
masked men. One OF the bullets pierced
SCOTS eac and scratched his temple. An
other ruck a steel In Miss McWhoter's
corset, then glanced of, inaicting flesh
wound, and lodging in her clothing One
horse was insanity killed and the other
mortally wounded.
The vigilants tn IN attached another palc
of horses to the carriage and drove the party
over the prairie, finally deposting the
women aud commanding them to go to a
farm house a short distance away. Scott and
his driver, Hsnry Smith, were then blind
folded and taken towards the Nebraska
River, whore Smith was released and told to
20 home. This is tho last seen Of Scott and
it is supposed he was treited the same as
James Hill and his son q short time ago
hanged and thrown into the river.
Mrs. Scott, her daughter and Miss Nc.
Whorter returned to the city about l o'clock
and when the details OF he affair became
generally known friends organized posse
and started in pursuit Of the mob.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-01-11
IN A BURNING MINE.
Fourteen lien Have a Narrow Escape From
Horrible Fate

Fourteen men employed as company men
in making min, repairs and putting IL brat
tice work In the Lackawanna Coal Com
pany's mine, at o Oyphant, Pa. narrawly fs-
caped horrible death the other night from
which they were rescued at o'clock next
morning.
The men W re employed in the most north
ern part OF the mine, aud were in charge OF
Foreman William Evans, and were shut oil
from oil mean, OF escap, by fire, when
broke out In an engine room at the foot oil an
air shaft, which was located between the men
and the main shaft of the colliery.
In the party were Patrick Brennan, Charles
Williams. Frank McCabe aud nine Hungar-
ian laborers, besides the engineer, Frank
Benni. The lattor had gone along with the
men to show thom what was to be done, and
while obsent the fire starred as he was re-
turning TO the enyine-room. He discovered
the flames about o'clock. and, without any
thought of h is own safety, ran back to tell
The Others of the danger that threatened
hem Tho men all rushed for the air-shaft
20 seek escape. but it was now raging fur
mace. the flames and smoke from which drove
them back in the direction they came.
Thore was no escape, but with quick per-
ception the men at once saw that the air pas
sages were clear, and securing boards used
in bratticng they s)on erected barrlcade
across the gangway against chthey piled
gob and culm IN il they formed an impene'
.rabl. barrier to the volume OF smoke that
was sweeping down the gangway.
About IL o'clock David Mylcs came to tic
mine to 20 on the midnight shift and dis
GOV. red the air shaft all abIaze. He gave the
alarm. and the Excelsior Hose Company o.
Olyphant, and the Eagles, OF Prceburg
stretched line Of hose and fought the lame:
successfully.
Mine Inspector Roder ick and romai
William Harper directed the work Of the lire
mon, and as quickly a' the shaft was ci' 'areC
of smoke headed party Of rescuers, wh'
went in seach CT the imprisoned men. Ihel
found them safe behind their barricade anc
all rejOicel at their deliverance from tcrrl
be death.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-01-11
MORE BATTLEsHIPS.
Tho Naval Appropriation Bill Likely to
Authoriza tho Construction Of Three

1t is practically settled that the Naval ap-
preparation bill, as reported to the House,
will contain provisions for two, AMI possibly
three battleships at cost OF about $1,000
O)O each. This will bo by far the most i'm
portant item OF the bill.
Representative Talbot, who is making
the first draft OF the bill, is heartily III
favor OF battleships and the report on the
bill, which will probably be written by him,
will make a strong showing OF the merits
of the battleship as an arm OF naval sei-
v.3o.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-01-11

The suspension of Colonel Forsyth,
of the Seventh Cavalry, during the
Pine Ridge campaign seems to have
been uncalled for The investigation
proved nothing whatever against him,
but much in his favor.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-01-11

A TRAIN on the Fitchburg Railroad at
Keene. N. H.. ran into a sleigh containing
Cha les Brooks, aged G., his daughter Ada,
about 25, and Tends Ber ;oyne, boy about
15. All three were instantly killed.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-01-11

IT is again asserted IN London tNa. the
marriage OF Lillian. Duchess OF Marlborough
TO Lord William Beresford is TO take place
carly in February, but tho Due ess declares
thai the report is not correct.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-01-11

In this world misery constantly
peeps mockihgly over the shoulder OF
happiness, and just as we are about to
grasp her by the hand he knocks her
roughly aside and with a strong grip
grasps our outstretched hand in his
own,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-08
sTREEr RAILWAY SOLD

Waco, Tex, May THE sale OF the
waco Electric Railway and Iigbt
company, popularity known as the Hob
son company, took place today at M
front door Of the court house.
Under the sale contaminated TODAY
there VIII be a very extensive improve
ment IN the electric lighting and street
car facilities of the city. Under one
management expenses will be reduced
TO minimum, important and exten-
slVe improvements will be made in
the plant and the service to the civ
VIII be handsomely improved
The purchaser at the sale today yvpg
Henry c. Scott Of st. Louis. presI-
dent Of the Citizens Railway com
pany.
The electric light plant will be go.
cured by the Waco Gas company.
The railroad plant will be acquired
by the Citizens company, which will
combine the Hobson line with its own
These companies own $3.50 600 of The
bonds Of the HObson COMPANY yvb,io
the Farmers and Merchauts' NationoI
BANK own the remaining S1l 200.
The sale was made at noon TODAY nv
Special Master Commissioner Jobn q
WINTER three sales being made under
the claims of tho General Electric
company OF Chicago, tho bondholders
and the judgment OF Eugene Early. re.
spectively, the amounts bid being s90
600, $4,000 and 800. respectively bv
Henry c. Scott of st. Louis, president
OF the citizens Street Railroad com
pany.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-08

Waco, Tex May 1.-THE program Of
the exercises for Decoration Day MS
arranged by the Pat Cleburne camp Of
eeS-Confederates was carried out and
the ceremonies were very Interestinr
and well attended.
Al 10 o'clock the several cemeteries
We're visited and flowers placed ON the
graves, each eX-Confederate grave be.
for that purpose.
AZ z o'clock the participants in the
parade assembled at the city Eau and
at ESQ the procession started.
The route of the parade was FROM,
the city hall up Austin to Eighth. "a
FRANKLIN, to Fourth and TO the Mann
owe building, where the memorial
exercises were observed.
DIT. II. G. Burleson opened the exer.
elses with prayer, which was followed
by music from chorus of BAYLOR
Young ladies; recitation by Charles
Carroll OF Baylor university; music by
baylor young men; address by Colone
II. c. Lindsey; music: recitation by
Miss Chick Vawten; benedlctlon.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-08
70

EXTRA COTTON BELT Arrpr
TIONS FOR THE SUMNER OF IA,
Special low round trip rates M !
made with liberal limits and su,ss,
accommodations for persons attenl l,
Southern Baptist convention, Wln
ington, ID. c., May 10.
General Assembly Cumberlana D.,
byterian church. Meridian, Mas. MI
16.
International convention Frvvs
League. Chattanooga, Tenn. Jun. 4
Memphis grand interstate n
Memphis. Tenn. May IS to a.
international convention o. q,
United Society OF Christian Enie.,,
Boston, Mass, July 10.
Triennial conclave OF Knights To-.
plars. Boston, Mass, August d
Cotton States and Internatlobl .,
position, Atlanta, Ca, September /; !
december q.
Baptist Young Peoples union, Bay
more, Nd, July Is.
These rates are open to TIE r.rsal
public besides the usual summer t5i.
ists' rates TO the health and plsisvi
resorts OF the north and east
Call or write to the nearest cstt,
Belt ticket agent for dates Of III
rates and limits. Correspondents .
licited.
STANDARD COTTON BELT ATTRl;
TONS.
Through trains twice each day hi
Fort Worth, Plano, GreenyiIe 81
man. whitewright. Wolfe City, SUP.
snrinrs. Waco, Hlllsboro, corstal
TYLER Pittsburg and TexaIkani
NiemphIs, Tenn, mixing close e'rn7
lions at Memphis for the old states y
NJ Texarkana making close connssu'
~ ST Louis and the North via 81 !
l. NJ. & S. R'y.
tbc above cities for Memphis VA "
TON BELT Route and for 81: Lols
81 IL. NJ. & S. R'y from Texarllll
Tbrourh Pullman sleepers non y
Antlnln 10 Memphis via lnteniu.e
AID Great Northern rahWA'' i''N :
"Cotton Belt Route. ,.
Close connections TO receive ~
liver passengers in TeHas a. wv !.
Greenville with the NJ, h, l. =
Tevas Midland railroads; flaha y
INC II. e. T. c.; Fort Worth WIZ
~ W &, ID. C., TT. W. q X. g. y, y
{ n and #. q p. railways; w "
Nth the t. & p. railway; IyIG ,,, y \
| tbcI Il G. n. R'y,; Corslcana Wy, 4
II & T. c. R'y.: Waco with ths ., = I
& T. and $, A. & 4; I. Ia y ~ +
Gre gor with the G.. c. & 8; q .,. ~
All Texas railways sell nes 4, N
the Cotton Belt Route" ASK iss Z, !,
and secure the ACCOMMODATING, !, !,
quick time offered by the only ', w n y
ming solid trains from Texas y 80 ~
phls. All Inquiries answered p'-'
ly by ~ WARNER
G.. p, A., Tyiei, ~
A. A. Gibson. 7. P; oaaa,x
d. NJ. MORGAN,
City Passenger and Iiohrs . m ,t
401 Main Street, Fort Wof'l =
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-08

DeKalb. Tex, May Nv. ID. Cooner
and Miss Lizzie wyse were united in
the holy bonds OF matrimony at the
Baptist church on Sunday evening at
$3.50 o'clock, Rev. j. b. Merchant of
Daily Springs, officiating The groom
Is one OF DeKalb's cnterprislng bust
ness mon and Miss Wysc is a Bowie
county girl, having been born and
reared In this county and was also one
oi the most popular teachers in the
Dckalh high school The popularity of
me contracting parties was attestei bv
tho great number OF friends who
gathered at the church and filled II 10
Overlooking more than an hour before
tue ceremony was performed. Mrs
Rush and Mrs. Peters of New Boston
were present at the nuptlals.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-08
pAprIsr pELrnArEs LrArn

Waco, Tex, May 1.-THE Cotton BELT
eeast-bound train last night carried
four extra sleepers. occupied by dele
gates to the Baptist general conyntlon
at Washington.
In the party were DIR. II. b, Carroll
and Wife, Il. II. Carroll. Jr. Arden
Carroll, Rev. j. G. Grant, Rev. MIR.
Gresham. George w. Truett and wife,
Miss Fay Early and a young Iady
friend Mrs. NJ. V. Smith, Miss Halle
Harper, w. l.. Ayers. Mrs. Duffy and
daughter. Mrs, ]. N. Saunders and
Brown, MISS Della Carroll, Miss I,otta
Morgan, Misses Mamie and Emma Me
Slanahan, II. b. Ingram and wife. Dr.
Kendall, Rev. John Kendall, Harry
Hudson and wife. Mrs. Earle Colbert
Mrs. Dean and daughter and Others az
Waco. In addition there was a large
party from points south and additions
were made ut all prominent points mn
I'll TeNarkana was reached.
General Passenger Agent S. q. War
ner accompanied the party 10 Mem.
phis, and formed COMMITTEES on peTN
sonal comfort.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-08
HILLsBoRo NEWS.
Working for an Orphans and Widows
Home-The Salvation Army.

Hlllsboro, May 7.-'rhe Masonic mass
meeting 20 get the orphans and Wild
ows home here was called to order by
Mr.. Bounds, and on motion Mr.. j. u.
Warren was elected chairman, as the
regular chairman, Mr.. Sorrels, was abb
sent. few remarks were made by
Messrs. Spell, Bounds. Derden and War
rem for the good OF the cause which the
Masons were urging. Mr.. Derden made
motion to have the citizens commits
tee canvass the county and report at
some future meeting. The motion was
duly carried, and then adjournment
was taken. The Salvation Army had
meeting last night at the opera house
for the purpose Of swearing In re-
cruiSs, Stan Captain McFarlnne and
his wife. from Dallas; Captain Eager.
Sergeant Mcintyre. Privatcs Weaver
Hooper and Lambert, from Waco; Can
tain Roy and wife, Private Mckenzie
and wife and Private Ellis OF Hlllshoro
were present. The army was out an
the streets today In their red Jackets
and made quite religious talk to a
large crowd They advertise 10 rive
away baby tonight and expect a good
thne.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-08

We have again opened the doors and
turned on the lights and are having
services every Eight. The service was
conducted by Brother Isicks. He
preached from the third ohapter of
81. John and explained 1t so that any
one can be saved il they VIII only look
unto esus as their Redeemer and COM
to Him as little child and believe on
His name. There will be u meeting
here every night by the HELM IL God,
Closing with testimony meeting,
which was real interesting. Come out
ana hear Sterling Richardson speak
tonight. Corner of Main and Weather
iord streets Plenty OF good water and
large fans for all Don't forget the
place. You come to the Door OF Hope
Mission. Come and bring some one
Strangers are welcome, The pastors
OF the city are asked to help with this
Mission and to help save souls. Wake
up. preachers, to your duty, and rally
round the crowd.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-08

The Gazette will send on a trip 10 Eu'
rope. 10 last from June - to August ~,
out from New York. representative OF
the commercial travellers, whose territory
includes all OF any part OF Texas, and who
Is to DO selected by popular ballot cast
upon the coupon printed daily In this paper.
Tho tour will be made by this representa-
two W. the tourist guest Of the Gazette ana
"a a member of party organized BY Hnd
IN charge " DR.. aud Mrs. ". A, Cronut
Of tue United States geological survey. Tue
sections visited VIII be- Ireland. Scotland,
England, belgium, Germany swltzerlah1,
the Rhine and France, ana the route VIII
touch MuylliG, GlnsgOw, Trussuchs, STIRLING
tnAtie, Edinburgh, McltOHu Abbey, Durham,
York, Lincoln. llutwlch. North Sea, Ant
WUip, llusstls, Cologne. the Rhine, May
ture. Heidelberg. Baden. Baden, Ncuhnsgh,
Lake aus. Zurich tho lug, Ntzunu, Lake
of tho buur Iuulona Lucurnc, Paris, Lon
don, sIrdtfOrd, warwick, Chester, New
York.
our ,zeurslonlst Will siIl from New York
on juno ~. on the Anchor Line steamer
CITY Ot Rome.
lnc ballot viii DO closed at O'Clock ..
ma SATURDAY, Juuc To- Ballots Will be- de
posted ia u sealed boz uud Will be counted
auI the results certified BY a committee VI
business men.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-08

sousa and his manager pride them
selves particularly upon the personal
character OF each OF their musicians.
No man can secure a position in
Seusa's band who Is drlnker. a gam
bier, or who Is not In his manner and
conduct thorough gentleman. Tho
members OF this band cordially second
this eNaction OF the management. and
there Is among them an esprit du corps
which Is one OF the most gratifying
characteristics OF the organization,
Not more ns musicians than as gentle
men, therefore does sousa respect and
regard the members of his remarkable
organization,