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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-17
THE SOUTH.

Special reports to the Nanufa turer's
Record OF Southern business conditions show
that the attention OF business men was 30 ao-
sorbed in political matters, that the list oil
new enterprises for the week is smaller than
for some time past comparatively few very
important undertakings being reported.
Among leading enterprises reported for ths
week, are the Valley Cotton Oil Companys
building. a 80 ton Gil mill at Dardanelle,
Ark; an ice factory at Harrison, Ark; an
electrict coal mining plant in Kentucky; a
800, 900 water works at Franklin, La d s4O,-
600 enlargement OF rice mill, at New Or
leans; $50, 900 water distilling company at
the same place; a Knoxsville company Will
build a tinware factory; the Adams machine
works of CorIntb, Miss bought extensive
machine works at Memphis, and will conso -
idate, operating the Memphis plant; a 49,
900 water power and irrigation company Is
reported from Guerra, Texas; copper works
at Macocoches, Texas; $50 900 cotton oil
mil. to be built at Terrell; a $4,000 agrlcul-
tural implement works will be built at Lynch
burg. Va; 25-barrel -four mi at Ottooine;
a 5000, 900 electric company has been orga-
nized at Huntersville, W. Va; and handle
factory to employ 200 hands is being built at
Dobbin, W. Va.
In Atlanta history Office building cos
ting $500 900, wi be built and $4,000
mercantile building.
The plant r. R. system is reported as pre-
pairing to build 4OO-room hotel, to cost sew
eral hundred thousand dollars, at Clearwa-
ter, Fla. Contract has been let for court
house at harlotte, N G at $4,000
At Baltimore considerable ele trio railway
building is reported, and list of lines now
under construction show about 100 miles be-
ing Luilt, or which will be under construc-
ton during the summer.
The contract has been awarded for the
construction OF railroad from Wilmington
to Southport, N. {. At Wilmington the new
road will connect with tho great limos center
ing there and 1t will itself be extended west
ward. Southport has one of the finest mar
bors on the coast, being accessible to vessels
OF the deepest draught There will be loca-
ted large coal piers. tapping the coal nelos
OF Southwest Virginia and the grain regions
OF the West, via the Yadkin Valley Line. j..
E. Challenger, president Of the Philadelphia
Car Service Association, Is one OF the pro-
motors.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-17
A MINISTER'S WIFE.
The Frank Statement of tho Pastor
Bethel Church.
From tho Advertiser, Eln,ira, N. !.


From the Advertiser, ElDlira, N. !.
DR.. WILLIAMS. Dear Sir:-My wife has
been sufferer from rheumatism for more
than three years, suffering ut times with ter
rible pains in her limbs, and other times
with severe "crlck" in hor back which
causes great agony. She spent MUCH fos
physicians and medicine. but secured only
temporary relief; finally she concluded to
try Pink Pills. She has taken eight boxes
and l can say from the first one shs has i'm
proved until now she Is alm0st entirely frea
f.om pain, and has grown much stronger
and feels confident that, by the blessing OF
God, they will effect u permanent cure. Wo
take great pleasure In recommending them
to our friends.
(Signed.) REV. J. H. BUoKNER,
Pastor Bethel A. NJ. E. Church, Elmira,
New York.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain, in con-
densed form, all the elements necessary 10
give new life and richness to the blood and
restore shattered nerves. They are an I'M
failing specific for such diseases as Iccomotor
ataxla, partial paralysis, ST. Vitus' dance,
sciatica, neuretya, rheumatism, nervous
headache, the after effect OF Ia grippe, pal
pitation of the heart, pale and sallow COM
plexions, all forms OF weakness either in
male or female Pink Pills are sold by all
dealers, or will be sent postpaid on receipt
ofprice, so cents box, or six boxes for 81. %
(they are never sold in bulk or by the 1OJ),
by addressing DR.. Williams Medicine Com
pany, Schenectady, n. Y
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-17
A Kerosene OiIDrunk.

Kerosene oil would hardly be deemed
a desirable beverage by an epicure, but
it is used in large quantities as slim
ulant by Russian immigrants In this
country. The habit is one that they &C
ouire in their native land, and, strange
as 1t may seem, they adhere to this
form Of intoxication even when other
liquors are within reach Of their purse.
NAu "oil drunk" produces intense drow-
giness, and the tippler Of this odd drink
goes to sleep, as soon an he has become
saturated with the LIQUID.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-17
Handsome Persian Women

Many Of the Persian women Of the
upper class are exceedingly beautiful,
the frequent mixture Of Circassian and
Georgian blood having greatly i'm
proyed the original heavy features OF
the native Persian race. They are live
" and clever, and are often A great
assistance to their husbands | Tiirect-
ing and managing business affairs. In
fact. in no country do women have
more influence than in Persia, where
they are quite content to pull the
strings from behind the throne.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-17
CRUSHED BY A FALLING TREE.
Two Men Killed and Several Others Badly
Hurt,

Thomas Pulling was instantly killed. Thos
Sharp so badly hurt that he died in an hour,
and James Sheins, Fred Alberts and o. P.
Sharp seriously injured by tree falling
across sawmill where they were at work
on yernaltas Greek, in Lincoln county, W.
Va. The mill was owned by Otto Sharp
Several others were at work at the time, but
they escaped unhurt. The tree had rotted
of Mt the root
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-17
In Sargent's Studio.

Sargent's studio Is always a sociable
place. Unlike many artists, the pres
ence Of visitors or companions does not
disturb him when he Is painting. He
seems to work without obvious exer-
ton even In his intensest activity.
when his models are resting, he fills
up the gap by strumming on the piano
or guitar" said one of his friends; his
manner while at work Is that of man
of consummate address, and does not
show physical or mental effort" He
knows thoroughly well what he is
about and what his capabilities are,
so that while he searches the truth In
his pictorial rendering Of what Is before
him, and often repaints a part Of his
picture entirely in the effort to make
it as perfect as possible, he works with
confidence. He has never been allied
with any revolutionary movements N
art and, while novelty appeals to him
in things seen, he shuns all passing
crazes or new Notwithstanding.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-17
ESCAPED, TO MEET DEATH,
Accused of Burglary the Man Jumps Into the
River and browns.

Accused of Burglary the Man Jumps Into the
River and browns.
Lawrence Carvin, OF California, Pa, son
of P, ter arvin, of that place. was drowned
in the Nonongahela River at Morgantown,
W. Va while trying to escape arrest on
charge of burglary.
About three weeks ago small building
occupied by railroad workmen was burglar
lied. and among other things, a revolver
and penknife was stolen. A man was seen
in the act OF breaking In the house again.
An alarm was given, and soon several Of
the railroaders were after him.
The fugitive plunged into the river and
swan for the other shore, but when about
twenty yards from shore he became ex-
hausted, having all his clothes on, and
drowned. The body was recovered and
identified.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-17
Aro You Satisfied with What You Know

Or would you gladly improve y0ySr stock toe of
can spare for n 10-yolume encyclopedia, but
you can afford to pay fifty cents for q Hand
Book Of General Information. You won't want
improving your mind and believe that 4 five
hundred page book, filled with a 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 q large cyclop@da
should take advantage OF this great offer at
once and store his mind with the valuable
facts collated In this book.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-17

The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Com.
pany OF Massachusetts was given hearty
welcome to England, the people cheering
themselves hoarse as the bands played the
"Star-Spangled Banner" and "God Save tho
Queen" The banquet was great success.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-17

81 thought her father was so enraged
over the elopement that he would never
forgive them, and now he has given
them brand new bicycle apiece" "Of
different makes, mind you. They will
be fighting like cats and dogs before
week.".-Indianapolls Journal.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-17

Conductor F. D. LOOMS. Detroit. Mich,
saws: "The effect Of Halls Catarrh Cure Is
wonderful" Write him about 1t. Sold ny
Druggists, 75c.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-17
Mohammcd's Only Male Descendan,

MOIIdIIitIICU . OLAJ 4'A'tAO DOUNOHHNtsHO
The only male descendant Of Moham-
med Is Elsaid Ahmed Effendi Abdel
Khalek Sheik- el-Sadat, who lives In
Egypt and Is a prominent Arab gentle
man in the Khedlve's country. The
shiek's house in Cairo Is an ancient
affair and his ancestors have occupied
It for eight centuries. He Is typically
oriental except that he is Of an enor-
nous stature. His face is very red, his
hair short and curly and sprinkled with
gray, his eyes small, beady and black,
with heavy lids. His face is sensual,
with thick lips and heavy, jowl, stolid
and expressionless except when moved
by anger or pleasure.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-17

Young mother displaying the baby
DO you think he looks like bis father,
Mr.. Oldboy?
Mr.. Oldboy-Well, yes; there Is a
family resemblance. but it isn't strik-
ing enough to worry about.-Harlem
I life
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-17
The Nteht-Bioomine Cereus.

The night blooming cereus blossoms
about an hour before midnight, but by
the approach Of daylight the flower is
a complete wreck, having lost all its
beauty and fragrance.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-17

Jonnny-May wake the baby
mamma? Mamma-Why do you want
to wake the baby? Johnny-Sos / can
play on my drum.AJudge.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-17

rr,v a o. worth Dobtins Floa.ng-porax soap OF
- "y a,rocer send Wrappers to Dobbins Soap mtg
o.. Philadelphia. Pa. They will send 20" p rreo
= charge, postage paid, Worcester PocAet DiJ-
rionary, 2ss pages, bound in cloth proiuseiS ~
Illustrated Offer good until August Isl only
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-17

could not get along without Plso,S Cure
For Consumption. 1t always cures.-Alrs. K.
g MoULroN, Needh2m, Mass, Oct. ~, '9i.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-17

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
,esthino softens the gums. reduces inflamma-
,ion ailsys main, cures wind collie. 25c. bottle.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-17

German submarine cable company mas
,een formed to lay cable from Germany to
Spain and thence to the United States.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-17
MORE MEN LAND IN CUBA.

An Expedition of si1ty-FOur Men, with 100000
Cartridges.
despatch from Key West, Fla, says:
Another expedition has landed safely on
uban soil. 1t consisted OF sixty-four men
and they had with them 100000 rounds Of
ammunition, dynamite, electric batteries,
ate. -.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-17
Two Trains Meet While Run.
ming Fifty Miles an Hour.
ENGINEER FORGOT ORDERS.
Instead Of Waiting for Two Trains
to Pass the Engineer Started
Ahead After One Had
Passed and Crashed
Into Fast Freight
on Curve.

Twenty-eight persons were killed and nj
ty-one injured in head-end collision which
occurred on the Chicago and Northwestern
Railroad at $50 P. NJ, between Logan,
Iowa, and Missouri Valley, Iowa, about thir-
ty miles from Omaha. Many OF the injured
will die.
One of the trains was an excursion from
Omaha. The engineer, named Montgomery,
had orders to wait at Logan until the fast
mail and the east-bound freight trains had
passed He waited for the passenger and
then started out, having forgotten about the
freight The trains were going fifty milet
an hour when they met on curve three
miles west OF Logan. Engineer Montgomery
jumped and escaped with a broken arm. The
heavy freight passed partially over the pas
senger train. All the people killed were In
the front coach of the excursion train. AN
the dead and injured were taken to Omaha
Eighteen OF the dead belonged in Omaha.
10 addition seven residents Of other towns
were killed, increasing the list to twenty
five, but there are still three or four not &C
counted for, two OF the doctors who went to
the scene from Omaha stating that they
counted the dead bodies, one placing the
number at twenty eight and the other at
twenty-nine.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-17
Glddness Comes

WITH a better understanding Of the
w transient nature of the many phys
zeal ills which vanish before proper et-
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort IN
the knowledge that so many forms OF
sickness IRE not due to any actual DIS
ease. but simply to a constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
" removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, ana Is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who valuo good health. Its benehcial
effects arc due to the fact, that 1t is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness. without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. It's therefore
ali important, in order to get its oene-
fetal effects, to note when you Pur'
chase, that you have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the CALIFORNIA
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists. ..,.,
If in the enjoyment of good health
and the system is regular, then laxs'
tives or other remedies are not needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, one
NAV be commended to the most silli1ui
physicians, but If in need of Laxative,
then one should have the besc, and WIN
the well-informed everywhere, Syrup o.
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-17

Our prejudice is always an enemy to our
good.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-17

The real prayer comes from the life; not
the lips.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-17

we are made richer by whatever makes us
more grateful.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-17
NEEDLESS WOMEN.

They Pay Sad Penalty for Their Neglect.
If women only needed first symp-
toms-nervousness, backache, head
ache, lassltude, loss of appetite and
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-17

Thoughts are things which fly without
wings.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-17

FITS stopped free by DIR. KLINE's GREAT
NERVE REsToRER. No fits after first days use.
y Marvellous cures. Treatise and 500 trial bot
tie free. DR.. KLINE, 93l Arch ST., Phila., Pa.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-17

The problem OF dying solves itself, when
men learn how to live.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-17

~. careless, or their physician is to blame,
and they drift into some distressing
female disease. The Vegetable Com
pound at once removes all irregulari-
ties of the monthly period: infam-
nation, liberation and displacement
of the womb, and all female troubles.
All druggists have it. Write to Mrs.
Pinkham at Lynn, Mass, if you wish
for advice, which she will give you
free.
81 should not be alive to-day, if it
had not been for Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound was suffering
greatly from an attack of female
weakness, and nothing 1 had tried
could give me relief; when by the
advice of friend began the Com
pound. After using it two months L
was different girl, and now at the end
of six l am entirely cured. Mrs. ANNIE
KIRKLAND, Patchogue, L. l.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-17
Money i'm Chickens.

a man who devoted % year1
of his life CONDUCTING
A POULTRY YARD AS A
BUSINESS, not as a pas
time. Ae the living Of him.
self and family depended
on il, he gave the subject
such attention as only a
need OF bread will com.
mard, and the result was a
grand success, after he had
spent much money and lost
hundreds OF valuable chick.
chs in experimenting. What
he harned in all these years
is embodied In this book,
which we send postpaid Tor
Is cents in stamps. Il
teaches ,ou how TO Detect
and Cure Diseases. how to
Feed Tor Eggs and also for
Fattenlng, which Fowls 10
Save for Breeding Purposes
and everything, indeed. you
should know on this subject.
BOOK PUB. HOUSE.
lS4 Leonard st., n. Y. City,
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-18
To Start a Nursery.

MT. c. L. Brunskog, of Bentonville. Ark, has been in our city for some time Investigating the adaptability of this section of Arkansas for fruit growing, as he is looking for suita- ole place to go into the nursery busi- ness He is man of practical exper- fence in this line and as he is convinced that everything is favorable for profit able fruit growing. and that in short time there will be a big demand for nursery stock, he has returned to Ben tonville for the purpose of making ar rangements to come here at once and go into the nursery business.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-18
A Warning to Parents.

We are informed by the officials at the depot that they are having great deal of trouble in attempting to keep the small boys from playing around the switch yards and jumping on and off moving trains. It is against the law for them to be there and parents must keep their children away from this danger or the city officials will be compelled to take charge of all boys playing in the switch yards. Children five and six years old are down there every evening after school climbing on cars while in motion, and this can only result in terrible accident sooner or later.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-18
To Open a Wagon Factory.

J. C. Policeman, of Bunch, l. T., who has been ln our city for couple oi weeks, has purchased lots II and 15 in block 71, and will commence the cree ltion of two buildings within few ldays. He IS an experienced wagon maker and will move his machinery |and tools from Buch to this place, and will operate general wagon factory.
 One of the buildings which he erect will be 30x60 feet, two stories high, containing wagon shop below and paint shop above. The other building will be s0x4o feet, and will be used for blacksmith shop.
 Mr. Holeman will make speciality of building log wagons. and will be prepared to build any kind of wagon desired.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-18
Miss Frady's Entertainment.

Miss Octa Frady very pleasantly ens tertained quite a Dumber of her friends at the Park hotel last Thursday even ing. All present enjoyed the evening and a great deal of merriment was caused by the game of progressive needles. The practice some of gentle men have had in using needle within the past few months, on account of the scarcity of mothers and sisters in our new city, gave them the ability to show speed almost equal to the ladies in threading needles against time. 7
 Nice refreshments were served at an appropriate hour, and after ex- pressing to the hostess their appreci- ation for the pleasant evening. tae guests departed at quite late hour.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-18
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
.&yeraI neetings Held and Important
 Business Transacted.

Since the election of our city officials esey have been exceedingly busy in |kaeir efforts to get our city under laws bat will best protect and advance |ks welfare of it's citizens. At the zeeting held last Wednesday night be following ordinances were passed : No. 9.-ProhibitiDg street exhibi- Dns such tight rope walking, and Eing tax for c.rcuses and theaters. No. lO.- Regulating and taxing bOoting galleries.
 I No 11-Creating office of city at )Eaey.
 No. l2.-Regulating the inspection fues, chimneys and other private roperty liable 10 cause confiigrations, the committe on fire department. The council met again Friday night |ah all members present and pro- Fsded to draft rules and regulations
 govern their own organization. fser this was accomplished the coun1 proceeded to the election of mar ab night watchmap, city attorney d city treasurer. P. Ii. Miller was ected city marshal; J. H. Allen, ght watchman; w. Ivan Matheny, " attorney; f. (. Savage, city treas er.
 A resolution was passed calling for hled bids from the several newspa- E for the city printing. The coun- then adjourned to meet Monday xht.
 A' The meeting Monday night little Niness was transacted as 1t was ne- safy to wait on the city attorney 'h ne could investigate the law in ara to the passage of ordinances.
 ne bonds of the mayor. marshal. ns watchman, recorder and treas ' were approved and the respective 'srs took the oath of office, with
 exception of F. c. Savage who was
 of town.
 " oios for the city printing were ana the contract awarded to the l" Ira Printing Co. at the rate of cents per square.
 'nere was no other business the A''' adjourned to meet tonight.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-18
5Hg FURNITURE FACTORY.
-,s HERE TO BEGIN WORK ON
 BUILDING AT ONCE.
r.s r,achlnery to Arrive Today-WiII ,vork Under a Large Tent Until
 The Building Is Completed.

.. Wells. of Gainesville, Mo, who
 -,racted with the Townsite Com . .nv to erect and operate furniture
 ..orv in Mena, arrived here yester- ..von the s:55 o'clock passenger train, - -..omnanied by Mir. Case, his head -.wyer, who will assist him in getting ,ze work under way.
 Ny Wells expects car load of ma
 ,;aerv today. and as fast as it ar s..s # will be placed upon the ground :. he occupied by the factory and GOV -.d with large tent until the build - can be completed.
 Tine location of the factory is near :. switch yards and tract of land ss feet long and 200 feet wide has ..or purchased by the factory owners :. be used for the buildings. They e1- .scs to employ about fourteen men at wssent, and will soon have in opera Son ,he saw mills, plaining mills, and n other machinery for the purpose of srssing and working the lumber to ss used in the manufacture of furni- me.
 Nr Wells has a partner who will rive soon when they will build a lvCe store room on lot II, block GA in vSch to care for furniture before it is ph and shipped.
 These gentlemen are all business xpd are pushing their work with all mssble speed. showing that they are xxious to get into position to util- sn the vast amount of timber sur nunding MeDa-