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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-09-18
NEW ORLEANS BANK FAILURE.
Union National Closes It's Doors on Account of a
Defalcation.


A despatch from New Orleans says: At II
o'clock Wednesday the failure Of the Union
National Bank was announced. Stephen
Chalaron is president of the bank. Its capt.
tai stock is $500 900, and it claimed to have
besides surplus Of $l50,OO0 The bank
failed to clear. It's doors were opened for a
short time, but closed at 10 o'clock.
President Chaleroe closed the bank with
out consulting the directors. The cause of
the suspension is long line Of defalcatlons,
discovered when the system Of bookkeeping
was changed, and which are said to amount
to about half a million dollars. There has
been a quiet run on the bank for some time,
30 that deposits still In its charge will not
reach 100000, tho largest individual de-
positor having about 100000. The failure
caused considerable run on other banks,
and the clearinghouse passed resolution
limiting Withdrawals to 800 so as to prevent
a panic.
1t is reported that several arrests will be
made Suspicion seems to rest upon some
OF tho bank employees. None OF the en-
ployes are being shadoweJ, however.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-09-18
PAVED WITH DIAMONDS.
Thousands of the Precious Stone
Found In the Streets of Kimberley.

Thousands of the Precious Stones
Found In the Streets of Kimberley.
When in the early '70's the four great
Kimberley mines were discovered, the
lnnumerable diggers who rushed to the
new Eldorado found themselves seri
Ously handicapped owing to the scar.
rity Of water Waite rls indispensable
to the successful working of diamond
ferrous ground. DRY sorting" as it is
called, which the Kimberley pioneers
were compelled to resort to during the
arst two years, involved great loss Of
diamonds, thousands having been lost
in this manner. The ground thus sort.
ed hccame known as debris, huge
mounds of which can still be seen
about the mines.
When Kimberley was created q mu-
niclpality and proper roadways con-
structed, it was found that this debris
made excellent pavement, and miles OF
Kimberley streets were paved with the
refuse from the mines. The amalga.
nation of the mines In 1887, followed
by the shutting down Of two mines,
threw many diggerS out Of work, caus-
ing O great deal of distress. This caus-
ed attention to be drawn to the dor
mant wealth of the Kimberley pave
ments. The Town Council decided to
gradually parcel out portions of the
streets among the unemployed, and
this has been going on up to the pres
ent time. The pavement is broken up,
then washed and carefully sorted for
diamonds, upwards Of 100000 worth Of
diamonds having been thus recovered
in one year alone. AS showing the loss
entailed by the old dry-solting process
from twenty to over 100 carat diamonds
have been found in this debris. AS
much as $4,000 worth of diamonds have
been recovered out of patch 100 feet
square.
Diamonds are picked up in the streets
of Kimberley almost daily, especially
after rainfall, and the diamonds still
contained IN the pavements are est
mated at fabulous sum.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-09-18
PRESIDENTIAL BILLS. [
France Pays Much Moro thnn We To-
Her Chief Magistrate

Compared with those Of the President
Of France, the emoluments Of the Pres
ldent of the United States are consid'
erably less. Every one knows that the
chles executive Of this country receives
salary of $4,000 year, but the other
expenditures for which the nation al
lows him people are, in general, less
cognizant Of. His private secretaries,
clerks, doorkeepers and servants cost
$4,000 annually; $4,000 is at the Pres
dents disposal for buying furniture
FOR the White House and for keeping
It in repair; $4,000 Is allowed for fuel,
and $1,000 for maintaining the green
houses up to the mark. The total cost
is, therefore, about $107 900 per year.
The bare salary Of the President Or
the French republic is $4,000, or $l3'-
300 more than this countrys total ex'
pendlture for a chief executive. Ia al
dition to this, the French President IS
allowed the services Of two military
and three civil secretaries, a small army
Of men servants (whose wages and
board are paid by the State), house
linen, fuel and light. His supply OF
game not only costs him nothing, but Is
40 plentiful that he can sell nearly S1O,-
700 worth a year after his own wants
are satisfied, valuable preserves in the
forests of Marty and Ramboullet be-
ing set apart for the Presidents use.
Even his musical and theatrical tastes
are paid for by the public, for he has
box both at the opera and the Theater
Francois. If he does not care to use
these boxes, however, the President
and bis family can enjoy the perform
ance at home by telephone communi-
natinn
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-09-18

is treated in sacred confidence, unless
publication is requested by the writer.
She says to Mrs. Pinkham -"
wish you would publish the circun-
stances of my case, in order that other
women may be benefited by my eXpe-
rience.
" dOctored nearly all the time for
two years. l spent several hundred
dollars without receiving much benefit.
Last June / wrote to you and described
all my aches and pains. Such long
list as there was: headache, back
ache, bearing-down pains, terrible
soreness, constipation, dizziness, feel
ing of extreme lassitude, irregularity
and nausea but you answered my
letter and told me just what to do.
followed your advice.
- After taking eight bottles of the
Vegeta bic Compound and three bot
ties of Blood Purifier, | am glad to
write you that l have not enjoyed such
good health for years, and | am able
TO do ali my own work. | can surely
sound the praises of Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound, and a
number of my friends are taking it
upon my recommendation. Mus. W
.. EIIJOTI, LiscOmb Iowa.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-09-18
Richest Monarch in the World.

The vast wealth in jewels and specie
left by the late Shah will be inherited
by the new one and S15,000000 is moi
too high an estimate of their worth, the
great globe Of gold, incrusted with huge
gems, being valued at 100000, while
the historical diamond, the Deryah-l.
Vur, or Sea of Light, and vast treasure
Of gems, form part Of the largest and
most valuable collection of precious
stones in the world. Mozaffer-ed-Din
commences his reign the wealthiest
monarch Of the world
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-09-18

nv local applications, as they cannot reach the
Il ;ssssed portion OF tho ear. There is only one
Wv Ia cure deafness, and that Is by consutu-
tionaI remedies. Deafness is caused by an in
1omed condition Of the mucous lining OF the
IT4n.tachian Tube. When this tube gets in.
fismsd YOU have a rumbling sound or imper,
feet hearing, and when it is entirely closed
deafness is the result, and unless the in1am-
stored 10 lis normal condition, hearing will be
destroyed forever. Nine cases out Of ten are
caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an in'
famed condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case Of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured BY Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-09-18

The British Trades Union Congress- in
session at Edinburgh, adopted resolution
instructing the parliamentary committee to
have the government pass bill making it
compulsory for all municipal bodies to adopt
some scheme of old-age pensions for their
employees.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-09-18

Or. Fl. II. Hale, of Detroit, carries a walk,
ing stick the intrinsic value of which is
5000. 1t was presented to him some years
ago 10y fii;hds in Edinburgh. I! is orna-
nented %ith gold and jewels, and tho head
cont Inns fine chroG0meter,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-09-18

The announcement to the Comptroller Of
the Currency of the failure Of the Union Ma
iional Bank at New Orleans, states that the
closing OF the doors was due to the discov-
cry OF defalcation No other details are
Ci yan
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-09-18

Mrs. Gray hear that Miss Brown Is
married. Her husband is a foreigner,
is he not? Mrs. Green-He was not SO
considered at his home In France.--Bos
ton Transcript
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-09-18

DR.. Agnew's Cure for tue "eart gives perfect
relief in all cases Of Organic or sympathetic
Heart Disease in 30 minutes, and speedily eff
fects cure. 1t is a peerless remedy for Pal
pitaton, Shortness OF Breath, Smothering
n Diseased Heart. One dose convnces. II
your druggist hasn't it in stock, ask him to
procure it for you. 1t will save your life.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-09-18
Catarrh and Colds Relieved in 10 to 60
Minutes.

One short puff OF the breath through the
Blower, supplied with each bottle of Dr.
Agnew's Catarrhal Powder, diffuses this Bow
der over the surface of The nasal passages.
Painless and delightful to u,e. It relieves in
SANITY and permanently cures Cat rrh. Hay
Fever, Colds, Headache, Sore Throat Ton
slit and Deafness. II your druggist hasn't
1t in stock ask him to procure 20: YOU.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-09-18

FlTSstopped free and permanently cured. No
fits after first days use OF DIR. KLiNEs GREAT
NERVE r EsToRER. Free 81 trial bottleand treai-
Use. Send to DIR. Kline, 93l Arch St, Phiia., Re-
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-09-18

Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
tion, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c a bottle
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-09-18

st. Vitus' Dance. One bottle DR.. Fenners
Specific curee. Circular, Fredonia, n. Y.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-09-18

The Gar and Czarina met Emperor VIII
liam and the Empress of Germany at Bres-
lau and an elaborate series o. festivities is 10
nroPreSs.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-09-18
The IAdlaa.

The pleasant effect and perfect safety With
which ladies may use Syrup Of Figs, under all
conditions, makes it their favorite remedy.
To get the true and genuine article, look for
tho name of the California Fig Syrup Com
pany, printed near the bottom of the package.
For sale by all responsible druggists
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-09-18

Plso's Cure for Consumption relieves the
most obstinate coughs.-REv. d. BUCHMUEL-
LER, Lexington, Mo-, Feb. "a, 1894.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-09-18

Every man is q hypocrite who prays one
way and lives another.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-09-18
No hired hand would be willing to do a
work for the pay he gets.
A,O You Satisfied with " hat YOU Know

hlo You Satisfied with hat Yuu Know
Or won d You e ably improve your stock OF
knowledge? You m ~ not nave 10 or SGD you
can spare for II 10-vo'ume encyclopedias, but
You can afford TO pay fifty cents fer Hand
Book OF General Information. You won't want
10 pay even III 8 unless you are deSirous OF
improving your mind and believe that five
hundred-page book, filed with condensed
mass Of valuable knowledge, will be read By
you. This valuable Encyclopedia will be sent
POSTPAID for fifty cents in stamps by the Book
Publishing House. 1874 Leonard ST., n. Y. City.
Every person who has not r large encyclopaedia
once and store his mind with tho valuable
facts collated in this book.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-09-18

Heart work is something that cannot be
paid for in money.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-09-18

Every man must pay his own tuition In
the school of experience.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-09-18

Yafiicted With sore eyes use Or. Isaac Thomr
sons e. e-water. Druggists sell ut 26c per bottle
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-09-18

Dobbns' Floating-Dorax Soap costs more to
make than my other floating soap made, but
consumers have to pay no more for it. 1t is
guaranteed to be 100 per cent. pure and the only
Coating soap made of Borax. Wrappers in red ink
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-09-18

Give your child to the street, aud you will
give the world thief.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-09-18
Hear, disease relic, ed in 80 srlnutos.

The best soldier in any army is the one
who will obey orders the best.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-09-18

Try 10 be independent without letting
people know 1t.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-09-18

None can know what it means to suffer
except those who also know what it means
to love
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-09-18
4 Moan MINI

Gle Is the meanest man living" saic
Mrs. Newlywed to a lady FRIEND.
"In what sense is he mean|
"When Jack and were on our bridal
tour he was sitting right opposite to us
N the car, and whenever we came to
long tunnel he lit a cigar. Texas
Jifter.
Every summer we wish we were as
cold-bloOded as people cay we are.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-09-18
n..fn.ss Cannot be Cured

There are two sides to every question, but
prejudice never sees but one.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-09-18

Finding fault with others Is usually q
round about way Of Dragging on self.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-09-18
SACRED CONFIDENCE.
NO WOMAN'S LETTER PUBLISHED
EXCEPT BY REQUEST.

the Suffering of Her Sex-WOmen Whs
Cannot Hide Their Happiness.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-09-18

There is class of women who, from
their own experience, sympathize with
their suffering sisters, and in order
The morning times., 1896-10-14
1901 r Stree. n. ".

Moreover. believe it destined. to become
u great tree. under the shade of which
Will reposc all seekers after truth.
you nave grand corps OF professors.
Many OF you have already tasted in your
college careers the sweets of science.
Here under their wise and capabledirection
you will be able TO be real students and
good Catnoliss. You know the age in
which we live requires not only learned
men, but holy learned men.
therefore combat the errors of today
ana lead mankind into the ways OF truth
and righteousness. The supreme pontifi-
cate urges constantly that you should not
lie satisfied with superficial knowledge,
Dut you must gather real scientific and
molly knowledse.l Here in this university
you Will find, the means. Attend TO your
studies and honor Your professors and the
holy father will not look In vain for men
Tor MS diviDely appointed work among
mankind
The best of wishes for the Catholic
University of America
AT the Conclusion OF his remarks the
delegate remained standing and the stu
dents passed In file before him. The
students OF the university Were intro
ducedby DIR. Garngan, While Father Duniont
introduced the PauIists Both students
and faculty were dressed in their rich
black sflken robes and the scene was an
imPosingiy pretty uiit..
when all had kissed the hand of tire
delegate, he retired to the apartments
Reserved for him and later in the evening
returned To the legation house in the CITY,
The dinner prior to the reception was
held IN divinity hall. In addition to
Mgr Martineili and the deans of the
faculty, there We're At tht table: Dr. Shahdn,
Dr. shea, DIR. Grannon, Father Cummings,
Dr. Schroeder, Prof. Greene, DR.. Dumont,
Mgr. Sharretti, Father Searie, Prof. Rob-
inson, Mgr. Mcmahon. and DR.. Rocker
The morning times., 1896-10-14
GOOD NEWS FROM MARYLAND.
National Union Republican Club Hears
1t From Reliable Sources. ..,s,.

The National Union Republican Club had
q large attendance at its meeting last
night at Willard Hall. Notwithstanding
The absence OF many veterans. who were
elsewhere doing honor 10 the visiting U.
Hon. Simon Wolf presided, with hini on
the stage being Dr. A. Z. Pardon. Col.
B. +. Cfashaw. Tie veteran Col William
Cooke. and Col. Howard OF New York"
About twenty new members were en-
rolled.
Mr. Jos. Trainor. who has been doing
very active work in The Maryland cam
paign. made the interesting statement that
The District Marylaucers would meet To-
night at 923 + street northwest, to organize
In connection with tlIis statement. Chair
man Wolf stated that lie beiieved that
Senator German had given up the hope of
carrying Maryland for Bryan, and was en-
gagged principally now III looking out for
German.
1he club accepted Invitations. as follows
AT Congress Heights. 3 p. IN. tomorrow,
c. b. Puryis and Is. F. Crashaw will be
among the speakers. Anacostia. tonlor-
row night; speakers. MeSSrs. Wolf and
Hart. Laurel Oh Tuesday, October 20:
Seuator-elecJ Wellington and Hon. S. h.
Mudd
Speeches were delivered last night by
Col Howard and Mr.. Wolf. Col. Howard
took up the plauks of tile Chicago platform
aud dealt with them briefly, but sum-
iDarily.
Mr.. wolf's complimentary illusions 10
vuciferouIy. applauded. Speaking of its
effects OH the Democracy, Mr.. Wolf de-
scribed The interview as cold blast from
Ireland"
The morning times., 1896-10-14
PARIS wEATHERED THE GALE.
Proceeding gTowardSoutham With
a Broken Screw

New York, Oct 13.-The steamship Paris.
Notwithstanding toward Southampton under
her port scre W the other having hecn Trac-
tured, was spoken by the Red Star Liner
Kensington, from Antwerp to this port,
at midnight Saturday night. When the
Paris was abeam of the Kensington she
Signaled: I'VE are the Paris, American
Line"
The Kensington passed the Paris in Iati-
tude 44:3S, longitude 54:1S. She was
then Just eighty-fonr hours out OF port
and had proceeded about 800 miles In that
time. Her position was due south of Cape
Race, and ST. Jbhn, Newfoundland, and
due east OF HalHax and Sable Island :
The loss OF half of the propeIling power
of the vessel should reduce her Speed to
a bout fifteen knots per hour, but a com
putation based on The distance Travelled
and the time, shows she has made a little
over nine knots per hour
The Paris has undnHetedly met and
weathered the gale that has been deyAs.
tating the coas, and that probably accounts
for the poor tine she has 5aade. The yes
sci has yet to go 2,1O0 miles.
Atthe rate Of nine miles per hour it would
take her until next Tuesday to steam from
where she was sighted by the Kensington
TO Southampton 81 Steamship men, how
ever, believe the, Paris Will increase her
speed several kDotR IL the weather M oder
ates and viii getint0 Southampton by Sun
day.. rsy-, Z -
The morning times., 1896-10-14
ASKED Her TO HOLD BABY
Then Mrs. Rodney's Caller Went
Out and Has Not Returned.
Little One Was Turned Over to the
Police and Sent TO an
....-.-.--. Asylum.

Mrs. Eliza Rodney lives at No. 212 G
street southwest, and when Il nice-luuking
woman came TO her door yesterday with
baby in her arms, and asked TO leave
the child for few moments, While she
went Tor its father in a nei ighboring
saloon. the good woman suspected nothing.
Hours passed. however, and baby grew
hungry, but its mother did not return.
s"on Mrs. Rodney found herself in the
position OF the man in the song, who had
an elephant on his hands She did not
have the proper facilities for conducting
u baby farm, anu, although Mrs. Rodney
likes children, sic would prefer to dandle
them OH her knee after Il proper intro
duGtion. After striving vainly for several
bpars To quiet the child. she gave up all
hopes OF it's mother returning. and carried
the little fellow 10 No. police station
The youngstcr was entered among the
lost, strayed, OF stolen articles in the
station incidental book, and then taken
to, ST Ann,s Infant Asylum in the patrol
wagon.
The morning times., 1896-10-14
SUPREME COURT AT WORK
More Than 100 Motions Received al
Yesterdays Session.
Most of the Cases Are Those in
Which the United States Is
u Party.

Yesterday was the first business day Of
the term IN the Supreme Court OF the
United States, aud IN the first hour nearly
100 motions were mace aud received by
the court. OF these more than a third
were presented by Solicitor General Con
rad aud Assistant Attorneys General Whit
ney, Dickinson and Dodge, IN cases 10
winch the United States is party. ,-
Most oI them were motions 10 advance
for early hearings criminal cases, although
there were two or three growing out or
the administration of tie customs laws
One OF these latter, the steamship Naien-
cia, etc, ct al, VS.. W. II. ZIeGlcr ct al,
is 4 diamond smuggling case from New
York. Another, the United states vs..
George T.. Lies Co., involves sf0o.oou
OF duties oa Sumatra tobacco wrappers.
In the case of Mollic King ct al, sen
fenced by Judge Parker in the Unitei
states court for the Western district OF
ARKANSAS, 70 be hanged, Solicitor General
Conrad in the trial proceedings inter
posed demurrers, the result OF which Will
lie TO give the parties another tiial
The court made no disposition OF the
motion 10 dismiss the weli-known case OF
Charles ID. Long vs.. William LoChren,
question of the power of that official
to revise the action of his predecessor in
office. The government law officers moved
to dismiss for the reason that Defendant
Lochrcn. having resigned the office, the
cause abateS No objection 10 the motion
was made by Judge Longs counsel
In the cases of the Adams Express Com
pany and the Western Union Ie!cGraph
Company, against Norman, auditor, pre-
scnting for settlement the question or the
constitguonalty of certain tax laws OF
Kentucky. tie court intimated 4 willing
ness to hear argument ON them in connec-
ton with similar cases from Ohio, involv-
ing a similar law in that State.
Tie case of the city Of New Orleans
against the Texas and Pacific Railway
Company, which WAS continued at the last
term, pendin. settlement uut of court,
was again passed for sixty days.
The clerk announced that during the
recess, the parties to half Il dozen cases,
all bot une damage suits against railroad
companies had dismissed their appeals
And when the day call was began by the
Chief Justice four Of the cases were dis
missed-A sDcrt Price ct al. against Elijah
Chism. iron: the ArkaBsas supreme court:
the Dubuque and Sioux City RaiIruad Com
pany against Joseph Sampson, trustee;
Joseph sampson, trustee, against the Hi
nois Cen: raj Railroad Company, ct al, and
the Cedar Fails and Minnesota Railroad
Company against the Illinois Central Rail
road Company, all from the circuit court
for the Northern district OF Illinois.
The morning times., 1896-10-14
DUEL IN PROSPECT.
Defeated Kentucky Politicians Say
Hard Things About Each Other.

Louisville, KY, Oct. ia dispatch from
Lexington says that John d. Carroll of
Henry county, and C. ]. Bron ston of
Lexington, defeated candidates for the
Seventh district free silver Democratic
nomination for Congress, are on the point
OF fighting duel
The trouble is said to have gro wn out of
Mr.. Carroil's failure 10 support Mr.. Bron-
ston after he, Carroll, had no chance of
winning. Words passed between the two
men and Carroll told Bronston unless he
apologiZed he would have To- answer to
him personally. The dispatch says:
1T seems that, as yet, Bropston has not
apologized. and it is believed by Your cor
respondents informant that correspond
ence has been passing bet tween them since
the convention, The contents of which W ouId
be sensational in the extreme II made
public"