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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27
Tho Rindoo and the Letter.

An Indian servant was once sent by
bis master to friends house some dis
lance away He had to carry with him
four loaves of bread and letter. Be
ing hungry, the Indian ate one OF the
leaves. When he reached his destlna-
ton and handed In the letter. with only
three loaves, his theft was. OF course,
instantly discovered, and, the circum-
stances being reported to his master,
he was logged.
Some time after he was sent again
with loayes and note. Rightly guess
Ing that the mysterious paper had told
of his misconduct the last time, the In
dian on this journey carefully hid the
letter under q large stone, so that 1t
could not see him. Then he once more
ate q loaf, chuckling to think low he
was cheating the tell-tale paper. Judge
Of his amazement when he was found
out again, all through the wonderful
letter. He confessed his theft, and told
how he had tried to cheat the paper,
but it was too clever for him.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27
DISASTERS AND CASUALTIES.

Great damage to property has been caused
5y the foods in the Pacific Northwest.
ALaporte despatch says that an epidemic
of diphtheria is threatened In a number OF
localities In Northern Indiana.
By an explosion Of dynamite at Niagara
Falls, two men were killed, including Hok-
ken Hammer, civil engineer, formerly OF
Pottstown, Penna.
fire in Syracuse, New York, destroyed
the Eureka Plaster Companys Works and
Michael r Hayes salt vats Patrick Don
nelly. who was asleep in one OF the build
ings was burned to death. The loss is esti-
mated at $4,000.
A despatch from Ensenada, Lower Cali
ornia, states that the Mexican steamer
Mazatian has been wrecked on the Roca
Reina ledge OF rocks.
The Lunenburg schooner KezlS with a
cargo of coal, bound from Cape Breton for
Halifax caught fire off Cape Canso, and was
beached at Charlotte Island. The crew were
saved. but the vessel will probably be a
total loss.
The entire Tomlinson family living near
New Carlisle, six in number, has been wiped
out by the deadly malady. Two new cases
are reported at Otis. Four children in one
family at Auburn have died, and general
alarm prevails In the stricken district"
John Carpenter, prominent lumber mer-
chant Of Covington, Kentucky, and ID.
LYONS. an architect, OF Cincinnati, were run
down by train, and both killed in Avon
dale, Ohio The men were caught between
two trains running In opposite directions.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27
A Cheerful PrOsp ct,

A nervous young minister was filling
the pulpit for country charge that was
without a regular pastor. A part OF his
experience Is touchlngly related by the
local paper. The very pious old lady al
whose house he stayed, in showing him
his room, said:
ut ain't everybody I'd put in this
room. This here room is full OF sacred
associations to me-" she went on. MY
first husband died in that bed with his
head on three pillows, and poor Mf.
jerks died sitting in that corner. Some
timeg when come into the room IN the
dark | think | see him sitting there
still. My own father died lynn right on
that lounge right under the window
there. Poor pa he was a splrltuallst,
and he allus said he'd appear IN THIS
room after he died, and sometimes l am
foolish enough to look for him. IL you
should see anything Of him tonight
you'd better not tell me. It'd be sign
TO me that there was something in spir-
itualism, and I'd hate to think that.
My son by my first man fell dead or
heart disease right where you stand.
He was a doctor, and there's two whole
skeletons In that closet there belonging
to him,and half dozen skulls III that
lower drawer. If you are up early ana
want something to amuse yourself be-
fore breakfast just open that cupboard
there and you will find a lot OF dead
mems bones. Ny poor boy thought a
lot of them. Well, goodnight, and
pleasant dreams."-Pittsburg Chroni-
cle-Telegraph.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27
Not AItoacther Raw.

Here is a story of raw recruit who
proved a rather dangerous one to joke
with. An officer approached and asked
for his rife.
LET me see your rifle"
The raw recruit handed over his rife
end q pleased smile stole over his face.
AS the officer received the weapon he
said In a tone Of deep disgust:
you're a fire soldier You've given
I'D your rife, and now what are you
going to do?"
The young fellow turned pale, and
putting his hand In his pocket drew out
q big knife. and preparing for business
said in a voice that could not be mis-
understood:
"GP me that rife. or I'll bore hole
through you in a minute
The officer instantly decided not to
play any further with the raw recruit,
and the rife was promptly surrendered.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27
I.ihernl Marriage Laws.

The marriage laws Of the different
States in this country are in genera
so liberal that to most persons It viii
he n surprise to learn that in quite q
number of States the marriage OF hrs'
consins Is forbidden. This is the cass
in Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, lndl'
ana Kansas. Missouri. Montana, Ne
vada. New Hampshire. North Dakota
Ohio. oklahoma, Oregon, South ia
kota. Washington and Wyoming.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27
EXPERIMENTS WITH THE BLIND.
Edison Predicts That Excellent Results Will DO
Obtained by the Use of the Cathode Ray.


Thomas A. Edison has verified the expert
ments reported to have been made in San
Francisco, In which by means OF the cathode
ray blind boy was enabled to see.
Mr.. Edison experimental on two subjects
both blind, from Newark, N. J. Many tubes
we're tried, each with increased strength.
and finally the subjects were enabled to dis
anguish flashes. One of the men was able
after time to say when the light was turn
ed on and of.
The most successful results were attained
with the aid of red globe, and Mr. Edison
Intends to continue experimenting in this line
On til more satisfactory results are arrived
at, which he confidently predicts will soon
occur.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27

Whittier left $250,000, though for his
earlier poems he received nothing.
Lowell, on the other hand, published
his irst poems at his own expense, and
TO the end his income from them was
small; aud it was only IN the closing ten
or nfteen years of his life that Brown
ing. who had a similar experience with
his first volume, received anything from
his poems.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27

II Won want to quit tobacco usins easily an !
forever, regain losl mannood, be made we n,.
strong, magnetic, full OF neY nie gnu INA ,bnt
MAKES max weak msn strong Many gain , zen
bounds in ten days. over 40OyO cured hu!
Eo-To- t3ac from your own druggist, OmrTa
Ssl,so ute gu rantee 70 cure. booK su" n Go
or New York.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27
Beware OF Ointinents for Catarrh THAT
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destr,y the sense OF
when elftsring IL through the mucous surfsce
such articles should never be ussd except on
PRESCRIPTIONS from reputable ph yslclans, as the
damage they will do is ten fold to the food } on
Cure. manufactured by Il. j. Cneney g. Co.,
Toledo, o., contains no mercury and is taken
Internally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In bu,ing
Halls Oatarrh Cure be sure TO get the gSnulne'
Ohio, by u. ]. Cheney g. Co. Test lnoniels free.
Sold 6y Druggists, price TIC. per bottle.
HALLS Family Pllls are the best.
The'woman who marries man to reform
him has no time to take proper care OF her
complexion.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27
THE BLUES.
4 GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION OF THE
DREADFUL FEELING.

What Is Meant by This Form of Acute
Misery-Where Doctors Make Mistakes.
When a cheerful, brave, light-hearted
woman is suddenly plunged into that
perfection of misery, the BLUES, it is
sad picture.
1t is usually lis way -
She has been feeling Z" out OF sorts "
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27
ANOTHER HUGE WAR LOAN.
Subscription Of s5Oo01Ooo to Be Asked Of
Spanish People.

buD3OripGO1 VI PJVIJVIJVvV Y" Nv @AS~ ~
Spanish People.
Senior Dupuy de Lone, the Spanish Minis
ter at Washington has word from Madrid to
the effect that the Government will ask for
public subscriptions on loan OF $5O,O,O,-
coo.
While the Minister said that the loan was
not for the immediate purchase of NUM-
lions and equipments for war, yet 1t was
probable that the bulk Of the money would
be used to defray expenses Of the conflict in
Cuba.
Minister De Lone has received tele-
gram from an official source, saying that
a private canvass of bankers and brokers Of
Madrid to find out how much they would
subscribe resulted In different fnanciers
promising to take up bonds amounting to
over &c 100000
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27

Dobb.ns' Floating porAt soap Is X" per ceh''
pure Made Of Borax. 1t toa's' Oos.s you sAins
IS oorer foe ing soap. worth more Il al @'iuS
,ou need it. Orler one cake oil your Brocef' Soun
want box next.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27
POtaSh,x.o,

in form Of sulphate. To III
sure a clean burning leaf, avoid
fertilizers containing chlorine.
All about Potashthe results Of its by actual ex-
pertinent the best farms in the United States-is
told in little book which publish and will gladly
mail free to any fa in America who will write for it.
GERMAN KALI WORKS,
90 Nassau ST., New York.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27
bacco.

No crop varies more in quail
ity according to grade of ferti-
lizers used than tobacco. Pot
ash is its most important re-
quirement, producing a large
yield of finest grade leaf. Use
only fertilizers containing at
least 1917 actual
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27

c,scIpRrs stlmuaa. liver, kidneys and bow
ale Nsyer S!cken, weaken or grips. lOc.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27

Mrs winslow's Soothing Syrup f'r Children a. ,6,s
teethinlg s1 nain cures SS wind collie 2J: bottle
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27

Icould not get along without Piso,s cure
Cor Cnnsumption. 1t always cures;[Mrs. f.
= MnuIToN Needh IN, Mass, Oct. ~, 9i.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27

so,omon's wisdom didn't count for much
after Pharaoh's daughter touhu piace III
hiO heart.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27

The man who always does his best Will nr
a steady demand 10. the Things u a. ne eth
do
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27

FfTsstopped free and permanently cureh, -
s,s aft.r 6rst da, > use Of DIR: KLINE GhkA
Wprvr tsToKRn. Free 81 lrinl bolt eSn9 .rre
ise. send to DR.. Kline, Sl Arch ST. 1 nii"'' -
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27

IF we have only one talent we may WIN as
high favor as the man VINO mas nFe' IL we
will only improve it as well.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27

Isn't it about as wrong to be wrong as IL
is to do wrongI
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27

Complaint Is made that In the Cape God
cranberry boys the native pickers have been
supplantsd by Italians, Firms and Sweis,
and that thus another American industry
has passed into the hands Of foreigners
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27

It ia better to believe there Is some ile goQ1n
in everybody than that there ID ho soou ~
ANYBODY.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27

for some time;
has ached, an
back also; has
slept poorly;
been quite
nervous, and
nearly tainted
once or Is
twice; head III
dizzy, and I
heart has
heat very
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27
DON'T Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Ii'o

Re lust to your enemies, generous to your
friends, and independent OF both.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27
A, oortaat Difference.

To- make it apparent TO thou5an Is VINO th'n'
Themselves il, that they ara not afflicted VITA
any disease. but that the system simply neal
cleansing, is to bring comf1rt hone TO tns'I
bsaris. as A co;tive coalition Is easily cure
nv us;nr Syrup of Figs. Manufactured oy tn,
California Fig Syrup Company only' Sn1 '''-
by all druggists.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27

Jusr try Zoe. box OF Cafcsrets, the nue''
liver and bowel regulator ever lnade'
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27

Bringing prayers closer together Is very
ant to nut sins farther apart.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27

Tne man who earns his bread finds asweet-
ness in IL ti,at the loafer never Knows
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27

wsEN bilious or costive. eat aoo Ss 9sc'
~ az" ,hsTtic. cure guaranteed, lOc.' Soc'
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27

INV ~ 10 more orator for good than a loafer anywhere
e,Se.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27

It istqnper which makes the bliss OF home
or destroys comfort.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27

uafnicted with sore eyes usc Or, Isaac Tho,np
,or Eye-water. Druggists sell at 2oc per boptla
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27

The moment lie is born, it begins to run.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-27

A good many paint the town who
should put 1t on their houses.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21
SPORTS AT SHELL MOUND,
Track Event In Which Much In
terest Was Mani
tested,

The numerous cash prizes offered by the
Butchers Board of Trade, principally for
members of the association, proved one of
the attractive features of the picnic.
To such an extent were entries made
for the various competitions that /. H.
Goldmeyer, who acted as chairman of the
committee, and Z. ]. Taaffe and Henry
Meyn had their hands full during the
earlier portion of the forenoon in deciding
to whom the prizes should be awarded.
The events were decided as follows:
Running race for members. won by Fred.W.
Held.
Running race for men, tree for all. won bv
Frank p. Creole.
Two prizes for cashboys in the employ of
members-First prize won by Thomas Byrne.
second prize won by John Mcdonald
Two prizes running race, four laps, free for
all-First prize won by c. Burke second prize
by T. Henderson.
Running race for journeymen butchers. won
by II. Andified.
Two prizes, climbing the creased pole-First
prize won by James Mahoney, second prize
won by A. Costello.
Running race for fat men, free for all, won
by L. Prendeville.
Running race for fat women, won by Mrs.
Byrne.
Running race for girls under 18 years of age.
won by Louise Stone.
Two prizes, running race for women, ire.
spective of age or weight-First prize won by
Mrs. Coveney; second prize, Mrs. ]. A. vancy.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21
SELL BROWNS CHURCH.
Friends and Foes of the Scheme
Before Judge
Slack.
There Will be Big Contest When
1t Genes Up Again for
Hearing.

| Those who want to sell the First Con-
gregational Church property gathered in
force before Judge Slack yesterday, and
in equal numbers gathered those who OBJ
ject to any such proceeding.
| Deacon L II. Morse and his attorney.
Charles S. Eells, were the Spokesman for
those who wanted to sell, and George NJ.
Spencer appeared for those who didn't.
DR.. Brown was there, and Mr.. Clement
and Merrill and Whittier and Judge Adj
vocate Woodlands, and Deacons Hatch
and Bernard and Coleman. There were
| 9th ers, too, and through it all the fact
could be plainly seen that DR.. Browns
friends wanted to sell and DR.. Browns
enemies wanted to hold.
Eells made his application, but George
Spencer followed fast on his words with
demand for time, as he wished to make q
contest, and it would take time to file such
contest as he would like to make. Ac-
cordingly, the Court put the case over
until May 81.
The sale of the church will be opposed
generally on the grounds that very large
number, if not majority, of both the
society and the church, as well as pew
owners, believe that the church at the
present time is in as eligible a position as
| it could be for the next ten years.
The opposition will contend that there
is no lustihabe reason for the action OF
those who have applied to the court for
an order to sell the church property.
The proposition to sell the church is not
new. 1t has been talked of spasmodically
for the past few years. The Brown trouble
has precipitated matters little, but it is
contended that it should not have any in
| fluence in that direction.
Another important point that should
not be lost sight of is that the property
every year is increasing in value, and ten
years from now it will bring considerably
more money than if sold at present. The
opposition also hint that there is "ngger
in the fence in the desire of those favor.
able to selling the property which will
probably be developed later.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21
MA,NlNG The
SPRING BOARD

selves from the saddles, ETC., and caught
one another's horses with lariats was won
by w. Smith. The second prize was taken
by Frank Roias. The other riders who ex-
hibited skill and courage were r. Young,
Charles Wilson and r. l.. Stewart. En-
tries were confined to board employees.
An interesting event was the time race
in which the horse passing the wire near
est 10 three minutes was winner. Drivers
were not allowed to carry timepieces.
There were three prizes-$40, S25 and
$40. The entries were: @. Johnson, Dandy !;
F. Uri & Co., Kitty; B. Horn, Kittie
Brown; A. Decourtieux, Manzanita; A.
p. Wagner, Queen Bess. Dandy came in,
time 3:0314, Manzanita was second, in
3:04 is, and Queen Bess third in 800.
The butchers delivery cart race included
horses used in delivering meats, and not
buggy horses. They stretched along the
track in procession until near the home
stretch, when they punched and changed
positions. r. II. Noy came in first with
Kate Castleton, Z. Easton second with
Jack and L. Burglin third with Dollie
Z. A. Young with Maud was slow fourth
A quarter-mile dash for vaqueros closed
the races: The entries were: Ramon
Rama, Julia P; John Barker, Blue Cloud !;
w. Harvey. Comanche; James Brislan,
Red Cloud; L. O'Dea, Button; NJ. Dona-
van, Examiner. Button won, Examiner
was second and Comanche third. This
race was run for three prizes in % seconds
II was late in the evening when the last
race was run and immediately thereafter
the crowds scattered, many going back to
Shell Mound Park while others returned
to their homes.
The committees OF managem emit were as
follows:
Samuel C. Hammond, president Butchers
mittee.
Invitation and reception-Captain John H.
McMenomy (chairman), Henry Levy, Henry
Mofiat. p. W. Wutne. James Hail. K. Haas
Fred Becker, K. Wertheimer, 7. F. Judge
Henry Westphal.
Programme at racetrack-A. Decourtieux
(chairman), Isaac Poly, U. NJ. Slater, Leon d.
Stone, John Lacoste, Z. G. Rodolph, Thomas
Barnett.
Games at Shell Mound-J. H. Goldmeyer
chairman, A Brady, Ii. Meyn, Edward Taaffe,
+. E. Daverkosen.
Printing and badges-K. Wertheimer (chair-
mani. George Katz, Henry Levy.
Finances. Silverberg (chairman), P. Taut-
plus, S. Schweitzer.
GroUrds-Joseph Buttgen bach (chairman)
Isaac Lacher. Isadore Selig.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS II. A. Thomson
(chairman), Henry Moffat, I. F. Judge
Music-H. C. Flageollet (chairman), Fred
Winters, Fred Becker.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21
RIOT OF FUN AND FROLIC.
How the Festive Butchers and
Their Friends Enjoyed
Themselves,

Over at Shell Mound 1t was a veritable
riot of fun and frolic-a summer carnival
with everybody out for a holiday and
full of the spirit that makes life worth
living. The men who had made arrange
men,s for the comfort and enjoyment of
the people overlooked nothing. Rather
they succeeded in giving programmes the
like of which could hardly be duplicated
by any other society. Possibly there was
one mistake. The committees who
planned Butchers day builded better than
they knew. So it was no wonder that,
although accommodations had been pro-
vided for 25 900 people, both Shell Mound
Park and the Oakland Trotting Park were
deluged by the crowds.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21
BUTCHERS ON PARADE.
Characteristic Street Pageant, in
Which the Trade Par
tIcipated.

Early in the morning members of the
Butchers Board of Trade of San Francisco
and Alamo "a counties assembled opposite
Alcazar building on O'Farrell street. They
were joined by the delegation from San
Jose. An hour later all were in line and
ready for the start TO the scene of the days
festivities. When the order to march was
given there were about $500 men present
TO take their places.
The procession formed on O'Farrell
street and proceeded westward to Powell,
then down Powell to Market and along the
main thoroughfare. 1t turned into
Kearny, then marched to California street
and down to the ferries DEPOT
Henry Miller came in from Gilroy to
act as grand marshal. He presented
fine appearance. His silver-mounted sad
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21

Hop, skip ana jump, free for all, won by ].
Phillips.
Two prizes, running race for boys between
the ages of eight and twelve years-First prize
won by j. Lennehan, second prize won by
Harry Collins.
Two prizes, running race for boys over eight
and under twelve years of age-First prize won
by Thomas Murphy, second prize won by
Thomas JONES.
Running race for girls under thirteen years
OF age, won by Eveline Mohr.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21
Looking Into Favor's Case.

The United States Grand Jury held a brief
session yesterday afternoon, the charges
against Charles S. Favor being the only mat.
ter considered. 1t is expected that an indict-
ment will either be returned to-day or the
prisoner ordered released. Favor is accused
OF impersonating Federal officer and extor-
ton. He is confined in the County Jail, and is
only allowed to see visitors an order signed
by the District Attorney
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21
ATTACKED BY FOOTPADs.
Thrilling Experience of Walter j. Mead
Telegraph Operator.

a Telegraph Operator.
Walter ]. Mead, telegraph operator,
while on his way home early yesterday
morning was accosted by a young man at
Seventh and Market streets. They walked
along together for about half block when
the stranger pulled out a knife and
ordered Mead to deliver up his coin.
Mead grappled with him, and in the
struggle the knife fell to the ground. A
desperate fight then ensued for possession
of the knife. Mead had overpowered his
opponent when confederate of the latter
appeared and kicked him on the head,
stunning him for moment. During that
time the robber and his friend disap-
peared.