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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-01-31
BY A CRAZY MAN.
An Attempt to Burn the Mat
teaVal Hospital,
FIRES IN FIVE PLACES.
A Man with a Mania For FIRES
Made Careful Arrangement
To Burn the Euilding Con-
taInlng the State In
sane Patients.

C. L. Mitchell, a patient at the Mattea-
wan Hospital for the Site insane, al
Poughkecpse n. Y, set fire to tAat institu-
ton in five different places, and for lew
hours the building was threatened with ue
struction. Fire was first discovered IN inc
cellar under the kitchen, which is some dis
tanco from where the patients are co lined
No sooner was the effort made 10 cXtlngu 81
tho flames than il was discovered that the
north wing wa, 50 ab!aze directly under
whore over a hundred patients were located
in the wards Smoke was fast filling the
building and the patierts were terror
stricken, especially the women.
Tho pyromaniac had made the most care
ful rreparations for the destruction Of the
buildln r, as small plies Of shaYings WeFe
found so svstemati ally distributed as to
hayo developed the whole north wing IN
flames had few minut time been lost al
ter ths first discovery of the blaze.
Meanwhile several scattering lazes were
discovered in various sections OF the asylum
and soon the fires were beyond the contr"
Of the hospital attendaats, even with their
excellent facilities in an emergency OF II al
kind. and help was summoned from tlshNl''
Landing about two miles distant Inc
Beacon and Tompkns Hose Companies ar
rived in a short time, and it took tho com
hined forces of the hospi al attach and th'
others until seven o'clock in the evening t(
get the fire past the danger point
The men patients, a doz or more o
whom bad every opportunity OF escape
worked hcroically, and it was due in some
instances to their eXertions that the terror
stricken patients were assisted to a place 0
safety
DR.. Allison. the super ntondent, says tn
men PATIENTS thr)u hout the building aete'
in manner 80 cool and 50 courageous aS t
qstonish the doctors, who ut first feared
oanic am org the insane, with all It's terribl
consequences.
The building under which Mitchell starte'
The first laze. and near which he was cap
sured soon afterwards in high state OF eX
it mcnt. was not damaged to any great eX
.ent 1t was a Greproof building. and ha
The incendiary been satisfied with starting
blaze in this place the patients in the ward
would have known nothing of the matter
But Immediately af.er having perfo;me
his piece of work, he started of on tn
rounds of the northern wing, which he ha
e,circled with innanmable material and NJ
nlied the match as he won't 1t was hayin
, 10 combat fires that seemed to spring up J.
} every directi n that ca sed the fospIti
} people 20 much anxiety AID alarm.
Mitchell was sentenced fro Oneida cour
: ty six years ago for life Imprisonment. II
, ,rime was burglary in the first degree, and
7 reputation for starting frs which mad
} him q terror.
None of the patients were inbred IN ar
l way.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-01-31
off her hyacinth plant with dain t!

off her hyacinth plant with a dain t!
apir Of SCISSORS.
"Mollie," he said, suddenly, "read
this. Henceforward, I have no se'
crets from YOU"
1t Was simple enough, and yet how
marvelousl An accident in q Swiss
railway train, an apoplectic fit, carry
ing Of rich banker in London, and
the two lives which interviewed between
Paul Morton end a fortune had been
removed, almost on the same day.
The musical man, d1sinherited by
his family, because of his devotion to
art, jeered by his relations because he
resolutely remained true to music, was
rich at last.
Mrs. Moody grew pale. y.
"You--you won't care for me now'
said she. "Ob, Paul, am so sorry !
And yet ought to be glad"
"On the contrary he said tender
", IL care for you more than ever.
My jewel I can place you in tit set
ting at last. D."
OF course all this made great SEN
satiou in Redstone street. There were
plenty to declare that they had known
ell along that Paul Morton was born
aristocrat; there were plenty to assert
that Mrs. Moody WIS schemlng plot
ter. But neither of the pair cared o
straw what people said.
Mrs. Moody sold out the lease and
good will Of the establishment III Red
stone street and went to England with
her husband, the happiest OF forty
year-old brides.
While Major Peck polished his eyes
glasses with the corner OF q silk hand
Lerchief, anl murmurod, thought
fully:
"No one will ever suit NE with an
omelette rs Mrs. Moody did. And Eve
got to settle up my bOard-bill re9u-
larly now, or l snall get notice to
qsit. It's a terrible nuisanco-terri,
Bel l always meant to marry that
woman myself. But the musical man
somehow managed to get ahead oI
mc. ."-Saturday Night.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-01-31
VOL. TX.
THE HEARTS STORY.


I will not doubt. though all my ships a. 7ea
Come drifting home, with broken masts
and sails;
will believe the Hand which never fails,
From seeming evil, worketh good for me;
And though weep because those sails are
ta,tered,
Still will 1 cry, while my best hopes lie
shattered,
~ trust in Thee"
I will not doubt. though all my prayers re-
turn
Unanswered from the still white realm
above;
will believe it is an all-wise love
Which has refused these things for which /
yearn,
And though at times I cannot keep from
grieving,
Yct the pure ardor of my GXed believing
Undimmel shall burn.
I Will not doubt, though sor-Ows faI Nk'
rain.
And troubles swarm like bees about It
hive;
will believe the heights for which l striv'
Are only reached by anguish aad By pain;
And though 1 groan and wriihe beneatl
my crosses,
yet shall see through my sevegest lcssc
The greater gain.
The United Presbyterian.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-01-31
His Heart in the Wrong Place.

John Martel, agel twenty, OF La
Crosse, Wis, was built wrong side to.
That is, the organs that belong on the
left side are on the right, AMI vico
versa. This was discovered by DIR.
George Powell, who finds that MarteI's
heart occupies the same position on
the riatt side that it should on the
left side had he been normally con-
structed. Martel says he has known
from childhood that his heart was On
the right side, and had often told his
family of it, ouly to be laughed at for
his pains. Ha did not, of course,
know that his heart was located where
the beats were, ard he was still less
prepared for tho Information that ne
is constructed wrong side to through
out.-Chicngo Timeg-Hera!d.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-01-31
SENATOR'S
Republican Vote Cast
Cannon and Brown.
STRONG FREE SILVERIIES
Frank Cannon Onco Wild MormoV
Boy-His Fathers Use or Chu'ch
Influence In PolltiCS
Advance His Son.

Frank 7. Cannon and Arthur Brown wereN
oloctod 10 the United States Senate with but
two dissenting voices among the kePuoiic"H
members of the legislature There was no
excitement during the balloting. II was
forecope conclusion that the caucus hau SCI
,ed the election. The ballot in the, senate
r,os q each for Cannon and Brown, Hepupi'
cans and 3 each for Thatcher and ha"iins'
Dem ocrats. In the House the ballot was
Cannon. 81; Brown, 60; Goodwin, l; benhc'''
/; Thatcher. II; Rawlins, II.
Tn his speech Of acceptance Senator Dr2%
said: "Onc of ms greatest aims Will
.aIp the cause Of silver mt the needeo r"''o
Is to / and not only will use my gre
efforts in behalf Of silver, but ! hope
alwavs be found striving. in ny wea
20 uorl, for the advancement Of Utah W
ierest in general.
Mcssrs. Cannon and Brown viii pres
tbomsclveg before the bar Of the Senate D
fore Fabruary I. They will then draw -
70 detormine which shall take his seat untl
March J. 1897. and which shall hold until
! 1899
Both nominees are free silyeriies in all tn
that term implies. IN one Of his campal
eoaachss last summer Frank Cannon
tho Republican party wa.A1s ron ""''
store from thc door ~ resurrcct free silver,
and threatened it with much trouble II 1t
should prove untrue to hispreiiction. Afthu
Brown has been one Of the most promlheuj
mining attorneys in the territory for many
years. and IS largely Interested in silver
mines that would lie benefited Il sIlVe1I
should be remonetzed.
He is roled in Utah for his numerous
,entririties in speech. He came 10
from Michigan over fifteen years a-o'
has practiced Law here ever since. lie 7''
among the leading mining lawyers AMI
been very successful in criminal practice
The election Of brown has been rat
surnris ng I'm tho past he hes been one
the Interest Of Mormon haters.
Frank J. Cannon will not prove as pet
esque as his colleague. He rather del
In lis ability to play the sane Of poh'i's'
can make Il 1oWcry speech. Cannon Is u
fayorts son Of his father, George z. Canno
At one time he was re arded as one ot u
widest Of the young Mormon boys lie a
obeyed parental authority, and fl; ally ~
the church. He was brought back to petif
WAYS. however. just after the breaking up %
the old religious parties, and because Of his
name and the anticipated influerce ot his
father in his lehalf was nominated for dele
gate to Congress in 1892. In that campaign
he was beaten by Joseph J.. Rawlings Dy z
plurality of $500. Two years later the "
opponcnts faced one another, and, 'orq
th use of church influence ly George Y
Cannon. his son was victorious by majority
Of ,Sl8.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-01-31
TURKEY MUST DESIST.
United States Senate Unanim,ualy Adopts Vigor-
Gus Declaration,

United states Senate uhaElM)1aly hUVpJ' = v -Sot
Gus Declaration
Afcr brief but stirring debate the Sem
ate Friday, agreed without division to the
concurrent resolution urging decisive action
by the European powers against Turkey, and
pledging the President the support of Con-
gress in the most vigorous action he may
take for the protection Of Americans in Tur-
KEY. aad the re- lress of injuries to American
persons and property. Senator Call endeay-
ored to secure the adoption Of Al amendment
nu n more emphatic in tone. but the Senate
declined to entertain il. The principal
speeches were maI5 by Senator Cullom, who
reported the resolluol from the Committee
on Foreign Relations. and by Mr.. Frye.
whose expressions Of sympathy with the Ar
menians aal bitter araisament Of Great
Britain's courss toward the United States
arous ID the greatest enthusiasm The es-
sontial features Of the resolution are as fol
lows:
"Resolyed, That it is an imperative duty II
| the interest Of humanity to express the earn
est hope that the European concert brought
about by the treaty referred to (the Berlin
treaty. may speedily be given lis just elicc
in such decisive measures as shall stay tn
hand of fanatcsm and lawcss violence. an
rs shall secure to the unofiending Christian
OF the Turkish empire all the right, belong
ing to them. both as men and Christians
anl as bcnaGciares Of the explicit provision
Of the treaty above recitei
"Ecsolyed, That ths President be Re
Quested to communi ATE these resolutions
the Governments of Great Britain, Germany
Austria. France, Italy and Russia.
"Resolved further. That the senate OF to
United States. the EI)uss Of representative
concurrinc. will support the President IN tn
m st VIGOROUS action he may take for th
protection and security Of American citizen
in Turkey, and to obtain redress for iniurlfF
committed upon the persons ofsuch citizens.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-01-31
FIFTY-POURTH CONGRESS-
HOUSE.

THIRrn-SGxTH DAY.-The session OF the
House was devoted to minor matters anu
legislation by unanimous consent. Most OF
the day was consumed in the discussion ood 05
the Senate resolution appropriating 7?0oJQj
for architectural aid in the preparation n, ol
plans for the Chicago public building Iho
resolution was passed.
TuIRTY-SEYENrH DAY.-In the HoGse sSo
rules were discussed. Mr.. DolliYer ChepupL
lican). Of Iowa, tainted the Democrats ~ wsn ~
At last acouiescng in the adoption OF all u. the
principles embodied in the rules OF the II,
ty-first Congress. against which they nan
raised their voices in 1880. This speech drew
forth an indignant reply from ex-opeakeil
Crisp in the course Of which he reviewed
the whole history of the controversy, ana
charged the other side with trying to make
political capital by false pretenses.
TnrRrY-EIGmru DAr.-The Hou held a
night session devoted to tae conslderation
Of private pension bills About twelve blls
were passed, among them one to pension the
widow Of the late Gen. William CossW'l. oii
Massachusetts, at 37j per month. The Dill
has passed the Senate
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-01-31
KILLED CAPTAIN AND MATE,
Terrible Mutny on Vessel Of Andrew
Islands.

IerrlDle Muuny On Vcssel III nnu4V"
Islands,
A despatch from San Francisco, Cal, says:
Account of brutal muting has been received
from the English consul at the Island OF YAK,
one of the Pelew Group in the South seas.
Capt Brown. Mate Holman, and passenger
on the American trading vessel Msria were
killed November 10, and the captains wife
and her son barely escaped death by blows
from an AK.
The tragedy was reported from Singapore
On November 90. but it was enormously
stated that the mutny took place on the
Spanish ship Maria Secun1a. The mutlly
occurred off the Andrew Islands. Capt
Brown retired, leaving the boatswain, man
named Hover, to stand watch. Mate Hoi-
man had already turned in. The boatswain
stole quietly forward and gavo word to the
crew that the time had come to act. lie Sc
cured hatchet, and stealing below to the
shippers cabin, he struck at Capt. Brown
with the weapon, nearly severinS the sleep
ing mans head from his body.
Mate Holman sprang from his berth to 80
to the rescue. Hover had stationed boy
behind the door of the mates cabin. Tho
boy was armed with an AK and when Hoi-
man made his appearance he dealt him a
terrific blow on the head, killing him in
stantly.
Tho passenger was cagel below, but the
mutineers called to him to come on deck,
saving that his life would be spared As he
came on deck he was struck at by one OF the
crew.
He ran to the rail bleeding from cut on
his shoulder and jumped into the sea. The
echooner was headed for Andrew Island, but
the crew got lighting among themselves. and
two half breeds were killed and another
died of wounds received.
The vessel was steered into port and the
King of the islands gave the murlercrs food
enough TO last them several weeks. Before
the vessel sailed again. however, the King
became suspicious, boarded the craft and
rescued Mrs. Brown and her boy. Tho span
ish gunhoat. Vcasco. put up at Andrew Isl
land. and took the murderers to Manila fOr
| trial
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-01-31
CABLE SPARKS.

The Italian position at Makallo, in Africa,
has been captured by the Abyssinans.
British exports for 1895 showed an increase
of s.. 900. 900, more than half Of which were
woolens.
By the burning of theatre in Ekaterinos-
lay. South Russia. recently over fifty persons
lost theiI lives.
The report that Brazil has sent a cruiser ~
occupy the Island of Trinidad is not credited
IN London official circles.
Lieutenant Astrup. who accompanied the
two Peary expeditions to Greenland, mas ioS'
his life in exploring Norway
DIR. Jameson and his officers from PretoLA
Ia. have sailed from Durham Natal, on boaj
the transport Victoria for England.
Prince Henry OF Battenburg, son-in-laT
Queen Victoria. died Of swamp fever, whlcL&
he contracted in the Ashanti country.
A fire in the Hotchkiss rapid-are ga
manufactury. at St. Denis. near Paris. h9(
caused damage to the extent OF 1000,
| francs. g.
1t is officially announced that the Hon. II.
A. Bowel, encouragement Of the Island oil
Barbados. has been appointed attorney
general Of British Guiana. i
The Chiian minister Of foreign affairs d
clared that the country's relations with
gentina are perfectly cordial and the boun
ary negotiations are progressing satisfaeto
fly. Y
In the Portuguese Chamber. capt FER
reira DAlmeida, minister Of marine ana oi
the colonies declared that the report oil tae
sale Of Delagoa bay to Great Britain was ~; ~;
founded.
The London PaI-Nall Gazette de
that an offensive AMI defensive alilan' -
been concluded between Russia aud turkey
There is no confirmation of sach treaty q
diplomat. circles. however
General Pando declares that the Spanish
soldiers in Cuba have shown great brFer'
AMI endured great hardships. hnt nave beer
unable to suppress the insurrcction becaus
the enemy avoids battle and infantry can d
nothing against retreating cavalry
In spite of the urgent representations O
the United Sta.e- mini,t>> lr. AleXaA,1aa
W. Tcrril. the Turkish government still
tates to accord permission to the Amer
- Red Cross Society to distribute relief to
= sufferers in Anatolia.
Wing Yin. the Chinese minister TO the IN
Satcs. has been promoted t. tle 49,
70 Of the board Of sacr.cial ~
D the most honorable Offices in h. 81
> empire. He will leave for Pekin N.
and it is understood that Yu Keng, no'
ister to Japan. will succeed him.
q Casmir-Terler recently sold the m
. chateau AMI park of LesdigIiere'. at VI %
g belonging to h family for 500.000 fran
g two Lyons merchants. who intend 10
- 'he castle into hr.wsry. -
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-01-31
FATAL FIRE IN ST. LOUIS,

Four Fjremen Crushed to Death The Financial
Loss $250000.
The four-s!ory building at AIS Broadway,
occupied by Aloe & Co., opticians and deal
ers in surgical and electrical instruments.
was burned at 1890 P. NJ. Loss estimated
at s2j0,000
Three nrcmen who were working in the
basement were crushed beneath falling foors,
and arc thought to be fatally injured, If not
dead.
Ownev Hires. a fireman of truck No. 6, was
taken from the second floor badly cut and
sulrocatcd. He wassent to the hospital.
The men killed were Captain Blanville
Reinhardt Miller, James Rhonely and Million
Curly
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-01-31
American and En- nyISh Farm Talk.

On the English farm they talk 6
very dillcrers language to their horses
from what IS used in "!he States, "
which is the way they speak Of our
country. The American ASriculturist
translates the important phrases:
America To front team: England
Haw Maether ho
Gee Gee woot
To rear team:
Haw Jay up
Gee HoOt wOOt
To hasten the horses:
Get up Gee up
To stop them:
Whoa Weigh
To back them:
Back Woot back
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-01-31
THE MUSICAL MAN.

ONDAY morning in
BedstOne street. The
boardcrs were all in
clined to be cross on
Monday mornings
that WAS perhaps in
separable from the
Weaknesses of human
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-01-31
GRAND VIzIER DENIES.

Rifaat Pasha Says There Is No Truth in the
RGmor.
A despatch from COnstantinope quotes an
interview with the Grand Yizier Hael
Rifaat Pasha. in Nhith he is said to have de-
MED the existence of the reported offensive
and defensive alliance between Russia aod
Turkey
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-01-31

Casimir-Ferier recently sold the N
chateau AMI park of Lesdigaiere'. at "
belonging to h 5 family. for 500. .000 fran
two Lyons merchants. who intend to
thn castln into q hrnuerN
The record-union., 1896-09-27
The Rayin' of BRYAN.

Once upon a midnight dreary, as !
pondered, weak and weary, in state
OF august stupOr on my quiet chamber
floor; while I drowsed there on the
night air, came a voice from out the
somewhere, penetrating, silence break
ing, shaking all my chamber floor.
Twas The Bryan, William Bryan,
shaking thus my chamber f1oor-talk-
ing, talking evermore.
Bryan" said I, quite emphatic
"Popufist or Democratic, whether Fate
or silver miners sent thee to my cham
ber floor; dost thou think that I am
daunted, at thy red flag, ever Haunted
DER this land by silver haunted? Tell
ME truly, I implore-is there money in
it for you? Tell me-tell me, I i'm
plore.'
Bryan" said I, "Thing Of talking,
who through West and East is stalking
by the rhetoric that thou lowest, by
the talk thou dost adore-teIl this land
with parties laden if within that dis
tant Aidenn which you promise US,
prosperity, like silver, is galore-will
our money be more plenty-do we work
eight hours or twenty-tell us, Bryan,
William Bryan-will our hard times
then be o'er?" Did he answer? Never
more.
And the Bryan, never weary, through
the day and darkness dreary, still is
talking, talking nonsense never nation
heard before; pouring his fallacies out
flowing as he travels, eastward going,
DER the waste of Western prairies to
the wave-washed Jersey shore, in a
grand, triumphal progress to the open
White House door. Will he enter?
Nevermore Falls IN. Y) Times.
The record-union., 1896-09-27

Mr.. Cochran received a liberal educa-
ton in his native country and in France
and in 1871 removed to the United
States. He taught in a public school
and in private academy, studying law
at the same time, and in 1876 was ad-
mitted to the bar of New York City,
which has since been his residence. For
many years he has been commanding
figure in State and National Conven-
tons, and upon the stump and by his
powers as a speaker has exercised great
influence. He was member Of the F1f-
tieth, Fifty-second and Fifty-third Con-
crosses.
The record-union., 1896-09-27
NO FREE ADS.

No free "want" ads. are taken in
THE RECORD UNION. Births,
deaths and marriages also charged
for. NO PREMIUMS GIVEN. NO
CATCH-PENNY DEVICES. The pa
per is worth the money you pay for
it, although higher priced than most
others. Published Sundays also.
The class who have money to spend
all take it. Rich and poor like it for
its cleanly, healthy tone. Classified
ads. by the month, Wants. For Sale,
To Let. Personals. ETC.. soc per line.
The record-union., 1896-09-27
A Close Call.

A gun cartridge exploded in the CEN
trail powder magazine of the French
ironclad Admiral Duperre at Toulon re-
Gently, blowing out the magazine door
to distance of thirty feet. The maga-
zine was closely packed with three tons
OF explosive shells, but no further harm
was done. The crew of the vessel stood
to quarters and pumped water into the
magazine, while Admiral de Cuverville
went in to find what had happened, all
exnecting to be blown I'D
The record-union., 1896-09-27
Brilliant Family.

John, where's yer daddy?"
He's out yander gittin' beat fer Cor
oner"
"Af yer uncle?"
"Seein how close he kin come ter
bein' Sheriff.
"An' Bill-where's hep
''Well. Bill don't mount ter much, an
I've hearn tell they're gwine ter send
him ter Congress ter get shet of him. -
AN you-what's you a-runnin' fer?"
''Nothin'. I'm the only one in the
family what amt got no eddication, SO
I'm teachin' of a school fer livin'.''-
Atlanta Constitution.
The record-union., 1896-09-27
Harder Than the Diamond.

A substance harder than the diamond
is reported to have been discovered by
NJ. Moissan. According to a note in
Mature" it is in the form Of COM
pound of carbon and boron, produced by
heating boric acid and carbon in an
electric furnace. The compound is black
and somewhat resembles graphite in ap-
pearance. 1t is said to be producable
in any size, and will cut diamonds with
out difficulty Such substance will
be likely to find many uses in the in
dustrial arts.--Electric World.
The record-union., 1896-09-27
Cheap Telephone Service.

Cheap telephone service is in practi-
cal demonstration at Shelbyville, Ind,
says the Electrical Review" A multi
al company is said to be maintaining
an adequate and satisfactory service
there with 225 subscribers at 81 per
month. This system applies not merely
to the city, but the adjacent country as
a11
The record-union., 1896-09-27
Lash for Highway Robbers.

The lash was recently applied to the
back of q man in England who had
committed highway robbery. He
knocked'a young woman down and stole
her purse. 1t was his first offense. Mr..
Justice Day of the Kent assizes ex-
pressed his disapproval of long SEN
tences for first offenders. He thereupon
sentenced the man to a months impris-
onment and thirty lashes from the
"cat."-New York World