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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16
Safely Housed.

In st. Paurs one day, London guide
was showing an American gentleman
round the tombs. 'That, SIR said tho
man, "his the tomb Of the greatest
naval zero Europe or the whole world
ever knew-Lord Nelson's. This mar.
Bile sarcoughhogus weighs forty-two
tons. Hinside that is steel receptacle
weighing twelve tons, and hinside that
IS a leaden casket, 'ermetlcally sealed,
weighing two tons. Hinside that his q
mahogany coffin 'olding the hashes Of
the great 'ero."
"Well," said the Yankee, after think
ing awhile, 81 guess you've got him. IL
he ever gets out of that, telegraph me
ut my expense"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16
WASHINGTON NOTES.

A telegram to the Secret Service Bureau
announces that Peter Hoffman was arrested
In Hammond, Ind, forImakingsand passing
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Observation-Disclosures for redemp-
tion, $274, 1897; governmenHreceipts from in
ternal revenue, 1923, SOL; customs, 5000 700
miscellaneous, 500 S7d-
Mr.. Chamberlain, the commissioner OF
navigation. left Washington for New York,
whence he will sailior England.
The acting Secretary Of the Treasury
.awarde 10 Grattan,& jennings, of Buffalo,
N. Y, the contract for the trench excava-
tiona, concrete foundations, &C., for the
Buffalo publiebuildIng. The ntract price
IS $19,75S.
The Bancrofthas sailed from Staten Island
to Newport News, and the Essex from New
port to Plymouth.
The Minneapolis has sailed from the Nor
folk Maynard to Hampton Roads, where
she will teke,coal. 1t will take about four
days to coal'her, when she will sail for New
York to join Admiral Bunce's squadron.
A despatch received at the Navy Depart
ment from Guayaqull, Ecuador, states that
Commander Watson, OF the Ranger, Is re-
covering from his recent severe illness.
Commander Bradford was at the Navy
Department receiving final instructions for
the trial OF the ST. Louis. He will sail from
New York accompanied by Lieutenant Null
ligan. The st. Louis will be dccked and
cleaned before the trial The course has
mot yet been definitely determined.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16
DISASTERS AND CASUALTIES.

Forty or more buildings in Halifax, N'va
Scotia, were burned, loss 100000.
John Strand, Jr., and Arthur Hemm'ns-
way we're drowned by the capsizn g oil
Yacht in Jamaica Bay. Long Island.
Elwocd F. Butler and Timothy Sweeney
we're drowned in the Niagara river BY Inc
capsIzlng ola boat. Their bodies went over
the Falls.
Five Young children, the offspring of Ell
Xix, and his wife, of Big Stone Gip, va
were burned TO death. Xix, who started the
fire while drunk, was also fatally burned.
Mrs. Annie Schaffl, and her three small
daughters we're frightfuly burned In Bal'i-
more by the explosion Of q gasoline stove.
Two of the children will die OF their injuries.
Frank Briggs died at Parkill, New YORK,
from eating toadstools, whicq were mistaken
for mushrooms. Justic, William B. Slocum
ate them at the same time and died on FIJI
day.
Thomas Moberly, OF Richmond, Kentucky,
was drowned at Virginia Beach whiie en-
deavoring TO cave his daughter, who went
beyond her depth while bathing. Ine young
lady was saved.
A Baltimore and OHIO freight train jumped
the track at Finlayvllle, Ohio, and Inc en-
CINE, which turned over, killed EnSinee'
William Funk, OF Pittsburg, and seriousiyin
Ju ed the fireman.
The Red I'D" steamer Venezuela, which
arrived at New York from Curacao. brougn
five distressed seamen among her passen.
gers. They were the crew Of the Norwegian
brig Hebe, which stranded on Little Curaco'
on July IS during a heavy gale OF wind
John H. Miller was instantly killed at Dun
cansville, Pa, by lightning: his mother wa
fatally injured and two other members oil the
family received severe shocks. They haC
sought shelter from the st. nm under tree
which was shattered by bolt
Wbkerson Keith, aged % years, and hi
sister Annie, aged 10, were killed by trail
on the Chicago and Alton Railroad, nea
Louisiana, Missouri. Keith, who was feehl
| minded, was walking on the track, and hi
sister, seeing the approaching train, ran Il
his assistance. with the above result.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16
BOTH GO down.
Prince Oscar Collided With a
Strange Craft in Mid-OGRan.
ALL LOST ON THE UNKNOWN
Sixty Lost on the Catterthtsn-
British Steamer from Hong
kong for Australia.

The British steamship Capac, Capt Lor'
oule, which arrived IN Philadelphia from
Plsaqua, had on board seventeen OF the crsW
OF the British steamship Prince Oscar neuHo
from Shields, England, to Iquiqui, Onni'
which foundered after colllding with S'S
unknown four masted steel sailing ves'ei MI
mid-ocean. The survivors OF the disas'en
tell narrowing st ry OF the loss OF the sai-
ing vessel tn all Ia DIS after the colilsion'
aud the sinking OF their own boat seven
m nutes after the ships crashed togetner.
OF the crew Of TWEEN y-three souls six wero
lost and the remaining seventeen were
brought safely into port.
The disaster occurred shortly alter mid
night In latitude Q 80 south, longitude 2S2O
wet The Prince Oscar, which was bounu
from Shields. which port she left May q io'
Iquiqli laden W tn coal, was going az
clipping gait on the port tack before prlsE
wind and with all canvas set. She was
making about 61S knots an hour, when SUD-
denly there doomed up directly under ner
bows four-master vessel. The mate asserts
that the stranger had no lights burning. and
a ter she was sighted it was impossible to
alter the course of tho Prince Oscar Ire
iron hull of the latter struck the unknown
full amidshlps, knocking her almos: on ner
ham ends and crashing through the wood
work uuiil her Prov was moro than half
buried. The stranger went over aim 'st on
bad
her beam ends IS the Prince Oscar pacKeo
away from the rebound.
Az the crew OF the Prince Oscar STOOD
peering through the darkness they saw the
stranger partially right herself and then she
ranidly began 10 aink They listened In vain
for some signs OF life, bu; not cry Tor heip'
nor a word OF command came from the
stricken vessel. In less than fur minute''
from the time she was struck the stranger
heeled over and plunged stern first into tne
depths below.
Cart Hender ION OF the Prince Oscar, who
was below In his berth, rushed on deck just
IN time to dl cover that his ship also was
sinking. The pumps were manned, Lut III
was soon discovered that there was no hope
from that source. Lifeboats were ordered.
cut adrift, and the me were told to Jump
and swim for their lives. They imbed
overheard and, with the exception OF Two
uu ortunates, reached the small boa's.
Capt. Henderson, who was the last man 10
leave the ship, went over In his night gar
ments and swan fully two miles before ne
was picked up. Both BEATS lowered ao W
the scene of the wreck until daylight In an
effort to rescue the Two missing members Oh
the Prince Oscars crew and any momoer oi
the crew OF the stranger who might nave
been fortunate enough to have kept all 'at
They found no one, however, and nothing 10
indicate the name, home or destinatieSr OF
their companions in misfortune.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16
OUR BONDS CAME BACK.
Not Because They Are Bad in Europe, but
that They Are Better Here.

Notices have been sent out by the Morgan
Belmont syndicate to those who participated
In the government bond issue that. they
would refund in currency another INSTALL
ment amounting 10 Ssh 404. CD Der cent, or
sS4 4O4 60 on every 100000 gold advanced
f,r handling that portion of the loan dlstri-
buted IN this country. A payment OF 40 per
cent. was made some time ago, making the
total payments to date about 70 per cent. CT
three-:ourths Of the whole. The total
amount advanced for the American portion
of the loan was about $50, 500, 900, and the
amount OF the money returned yesterday
little over 81, 100000
A prominent dealer In United States gov
eminent bonds in New York, speaking on
the su ject OF the return OF the new As from
Europe. said: "T0e return OF portion OF
the United States bonds sold in Europe need
not occasion any surprise, or Is 1t due to any
mi.trust Of the 81 curity Of the inv stment,
but they come hero for the simple reason
that the bonds are worth more In This coun.
try than in Europe. National banks can use
them as q basis for additional circulation;
insurance and trust companies can employ
their idle capital, which, is now bringing
them but a fractional rae of interest by in.
yesting In the bonds, and for the came
reason similar institutions In London pur-
chase consols, viii the large number oil
trustees limited by law 10 tie character Of
their investments ind 1t OF greater advan.
tage to buy government bonds than to allow
trust funds to lie idle in banks"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses tie sys-
tenn efectually, dispeis colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to tie taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 80
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CA.
LOUISVILLE. KY NEW york. M
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16
WORK AND WORKERS.

Francis .. Say.or, OF PottstoWn, was cleo
ted President of the Reading Rolling Mill
Company, 10 succeed Joseph H. Coirode, re-
signed.
The National Convention Of Trades A..
sembly 23l. OF the knights of Labor, COM
posed OF garment workers, was held IN Chi
cago.
1t was reported that 800 weavers in George
CampLelis woollen mil, at Thirty-first and
Reed streets, had struck for an a Iyance oil
wages. Chenille weayers contemplate strik'
ing for an increase in wages.
A despatch from Hancock (Mich.) says
that the employee, OF the Franklin Copper
Mine have had their wages restored TO the
figure holding before the cut caused by the
panic two years ago, when general cut was
made In ali the copper mines OF the lake dis
trict.
Frederick II. Brtton, Detroit newspaper
correspondent, was compelled by SOD excited
miners. armed with ubs and bricks, to leave
Ishpeming, Michigan. BriIton was accused
of get ing couple OF the striking miners in
.oxicated and then pumping them for infor'
nation.
The voluntary advance promised by the
Rhode Island Woolen Manufacturers Club,
com posed OF the Providence National, Saran'
&C aud Man.on Mills at Olneyville, and the
Farwell M lis at Central Falls, the scene Of
the recent great strike, went into effect on
light goods. The advance on tho weaving
schedule is about IL per cent.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16
Strange Collision.

Farny. the artist, tells a story OF the
greatest fright of his life. The Incl
dent happened In little Pennsylvania
town. He says:
It was terribly dark and there were
no street lamps. | was walking along
at q good gait because l had an en-
gagement and was little late.
| started to walk across the road and
ran head first into the most singular
object l had ever felt. put my hands
against 1t, and felt that it was some
substance that gave; it seemed like
wall of canvas, and just then some
thing like q snake struck me IN the
face.
A little further up the road l saw
lights moving and heard the shouts OF
men: over the din Of voices arose the
awful bowls of some animal. l thought
7 had an attack of nightmare; was so
h.iOhtened could not move, and could
feel the thing l run into swaying TO
md fro. In a few seconds l became
comnosed enough to step back few
noces and wait until the men with the
lights came up.
What do you suppose l had fallen
over? An elephant! A circus had been
nassing along the road, and the eie-
infant had broken away from his keep
or. and after running short distance
had stopped, and l had walked rlgnt
into him. The old fellow had swung
his trunk around at that moment, ana
If he had been in a bad humor, ne
would have picked me up with 1t, ana
I might have had an uncomfortable
quarter of an hour.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16
Neat ReprOOf.

Perhaps the neatest reproof to a
long-winded preacher was that given
by Harvey Combe when Lord Mayor to
DR.. Parr. AS they were coming out of
church together, Parr was so foolish as
to ask the other how he liked his SER
mon. "Well, doctor, to speak, firmly,
there we're four things in it that l did
not like to hear. They were the quar-
ters of the church clock which struck
before you had finished"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16
HOw's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
eny case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. J. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known L. j. Che
pcy for the last 10 years, and believe him per.
tectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any oblga-
lion made by theic firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
Ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold
by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
Many Il corn may Turk behind polished
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16
Cigarettes AMI Crime.

A cigarette SMOKER need not neces-
sarily be criminal, but the experience
of the police in charge of the station
houses goes to show that nearly all
criminals are cigarette smokers. AS
q rule the first thing that criminal
asks for after being locked up is
package of cigarettes.-Louisville Com
mercial.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16
Zanzibarian Slavery.

The British agent at Zanzibar reports
that slavery in the protectOrate can be
stopped only by maintaining an eff
cient coast guard, which would cost
f35, 900 a year, while to free the slaves
now held as such would cost 100000.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16

81 have a trained SEAL" said the En-
rlishman. at can be hitched to boat,
and will drag my children about on
nv private lake just as a pony will
drag a cart" That's very NICE" said
the American. 81 have one too. Nine
takes its fur off in winter and lends 1t
TO nv wire fcr a sacque. Harper s
Bazaar
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16

A favorite amusement OF Sara Bernhardt
Is to study the cbara ter o: the people
whom she meets, without, OF course, allow
Ing them to be aware OF 1t.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16

Every day we meet the man with shabby
clothes. saliow skin and stumbling footsteps,
holding out tobacco-palsied hand for the
charity quarter Tobacco destroys manhood
and the happiness of perfect vitality. No
To-Bac is guaranteed to cure just such cases,
and it's charity to make them try. Sold
under guarantee to cure by Druggists every
where. Book free. Ad. Sterling Remedy Co.,
New York City or Chicago.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16

A marriage is more prOsaic and dull
than an engagement, because there Is
no flattery in it.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16

piso's Cure for Consumption relieves the
most obstinate coughs. REV BUcH-
MUELLER. Lexington. Mo Feb. "a, 1894.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16

Italy Is preparing to send an army Of ~
600 to Abyssinia in October next 10 carry Oh
the war against the King.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16

DR.. Knmer's SWAMI ROOT cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles.
Pamphlet and Consultation tree'
Laboratory. Binghamton, \. I.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16

Most of fine discomfort in life comes from the
stomscb You'll admit that without argu-
ment' The proof is in your own stomach.
A great many seemingly different diseases
come from the common cause-a disoroeTeo
stomach. Coming from one cause, ~ Is nae ed;-
nj that they should all be cured by one me9l-
cine. Ripans Tabules not only cure the dis
ease-they cure the cause. ,r..os.
They are good for dyspeps a, 6ili oHS 81
tTomSles of the stomach, liver and bowels.
Druggists sell them.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16

Wife used "MoTHER's FRIESD" before ,, nrs.
chiIdNwas quickly relieved; suffered but nttle;
recovery rapid. e. +. JOHNSTON, Eufaula, Ala.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for childl On
teething. softens the gums REDUCES ,n,t1e
ton. aliays pain, cures wind collie Zoc' a ooIeIo
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16

Cast no dirt into the we'll that gives you
water
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16

What Sense "t Relief IL Is 20 N"o"
that Won have no corns. Hindercorns removes
.Ssm and is comforting. 15c. ct druggists.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16

About the hardest thing to reform is a re-
10. ner.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16

Al roweriui souls have kindred W IN eacn
other.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16

Happy is the maa who sees his folly in hi'
South.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16

The mortal who OK ects Lad luck will get
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16

A pretty woman is never quite without
hope.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16

Parker's Ginger Toms Is Popular
for good work. Suffering, sieepless' nervous i,';D
women find nothing so soothihg "n" i0'i'i"S'
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16
Tobacco Tattered and Torn.

Have but few friends, though much ac'
ouain'anCe
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16

FAIR SAILING through life for the person
who teens in health. With torpid liver
and the impure blood that follows it, you
are are on easy prey to all sorts Of ailments.
That used up {" feeling is the first warning
That is the time to take DR.. Pierce's Cold
en- Medical Discovery. AS all appetizlngi
restorative tonic, to repel disease and buiid
M the needed flesh and strength, there's
nothing to equal it. 1t rouses every organ
into tealthful action, purihes ana enIicne5s
the blood, braces up the whole sySten' anu
restores health and vigor.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16

A woman's tact will Luy more than man.
dollar.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-08-16
They Cure the Cause.

Many a com may Turk behind polished
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-01-24
IN GENERAL.

The catch of seals by the Canadian
fleet during 1894 was 94,474, as against
20 1872 in the previous year.
A big strike OF the Brooklyn, n. y,
street car men has called out the state
militia to prevent the strikers obstructing
the track.
Mrs. Harretta cambridge Bailey, II
years OF age, Il granddaughter OF Patrick
Henry, died Sunday in Louisiana, at her
home on Richmond plantation, where
she had resided for nearly fifty years.
Frederick Berndt, cash boy in st.
Paul, Mimi, found 5000 in the store in
which he was employed, and turned it
over to his employers to advertise. The
owners not appearing, and the firm re-
fusing to give it up, the court awarded it
to the boy.
Hon. }. Sterling Morton, secretary OF
agriculture, has been making close ex-
animation Of tie microscopic department
OF the bureau OF animal industry; some
Of the European governments having
made complaint against American meats.
1t is stated that France and Germany
have spies at the principal packing
houses in this country for the purpose OF
finding an excuse for shutting out Ameri-
can meats
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-01-24
NEWS OF THE STATE.

\ paper mill is to be established at
Snoqualmic falls to manufacture paper
for the New York World and Herald.
1t is reported that the Wcyerhauser
Syndicate have recently purchased 5000
acres Of ,,mber land in Pacific county.
The new Lapray bridge is completed,
and - ''ne and Stevens 7ounties are
again connected by substantial wagon
road.
The ADAMS county farmers are rejoic-
ing because Of the rains which are drown
ing their worst enemies, the ground
squirrels.
The new smeter at Everett is under
going extensive repairs, the material in
the roasters and fuse boxes not having
been of the proper material.
Alexander Mcleod, OF Olympia, has
brought suit against the Port Blakeley
Mill Company for $4,000 damages for
violation OF contract for cutting logs.
Lincoln county's Populist sheriff, Will
Jams, was inaugurated Monday, the 18th,
but was SO besieged by applicants for
deputyships that he entered into an
agreement with j. 3. Gray, the outgoing
Republican county clerk, whereby Gray
should take the office, run it and keep
$40 of the monthly salary. The remain
ing $40 he was TO turn over to Williams.
The Populists held an Indignation meet
ing, sent for Williams and prevailed on
him to resign. Gray, who had entered
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-01-24

Bright weather followed the floods.
Henry Barker was in Tacoma Il couple
OF days this week
George J. Moody, who is now practic-
ing law in Tacoma, was in town Thurs
day.
A. Glalsten, the boot and shoe man,
was interviewing our merchants Mon
day.
Two petitions to the legislature have
been circulating during the week. One
asks that each community be allowed to
determine whether it have liquor selling
there or not, and the other asks that
power he given the county commissioners
to establish ferries where needed. Both
seem to be pretty generally signed by
the voters here.
The state legislature is the all absorb
ing topic OF conversation. "What do you
think about the Legislature, IIenry?'
Oh, about the same old seven and six -
"Whom do you think they will elect
United States senator's" at is hard 10
tell, and there is but little choice in the
lot they appear to he forced to choose
from" The above is something like the
conversation one may hear about town
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-01-24

At last the people in the Fix creek
ncighborhood are going to have Il school
house.
The settlers along the stone road are
donating work to open up that road to
the beach.
J. l.. Stone is expecting his mother
from Tacoma, where she has been for the
past year.
$. Hoover is making the most sub
stantial improvements to his claim OF
any one in this neiyhborhood
Nh. Blodgett has returned from Il trip
among old friends and acquaintance in
Lewis county. He reports haying had Il
good time.
Miss May Rosmond is to teach the
Boone creek school again this year. She
taught there last year and gave excellent
satisfaction.
As yet this place has been blessed with
fine weather this winter-none of the
big SHOWS and cold weather that arc re-
ported in other parts Of the country.
The beach is to have new industry
a gentleman from Tacoma has bought
John Farrell's claim and is going to fix
up one of the marshes and plant it to
cranberr;es.