Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-27
THE OLD DOMINION.
LATEST NEWS CLEANED FROM yARI-
Gus PARTS OF VIRGINIA.
MAN HUNT CALLED OFF.
Because of Protests From Some Prominent
People-Presidept White Explains-He
Says the Hounds are Harmless and the
Quarry Would Not Have Been in Danger
Other live News.

tne country, mas Deen called OH NJ hicn'
mond. All arrangements had been made
10y the Deep Run Hunt Cub for what would
have proved one OF the most notable field
events in the country. The half dozen
bloodhounds which were to be run had been
] practicing. for some time for this chase.
Horny DavE,, the quarry, who was. TO have
II been run by the hounds ives greatly disap-
pointed at the announcement that the hunt
had been called off. This has been done as
the result OF the severe criticisms INDUCED
In by some Of the Northern press and tie
protests made against it by prominent peo
pie In different parts of the country. These
assaults induced prominent citizens Of Rich
mond to appeal 10 the club to abandon their
purpose. 1t was represented that while
there was nothing whatever cruel In tho
proposed hunt. to permit 1t to como off
under the circumstances would do Rich
mond serious harm abroad. These repre-
sensations ended by DR.. J. A. White, presi-
dent of the Deep Run Hunt Club, writing
letter, after consulting with members OF
that organization, explaining the reasons
Tor abandoning the man hunt. 1T is obvi-
ously not knowD," says DR.. White In his
letter. "that the so-called bloodhound IL
small and harmless animal, ard that the
chase involved neither danger nor peril 10
the person who laid the course and was
simply designed to show the wonderful de-
Velopments Of the power of scent In this
breed OF dogs" "The Deep Run Hunt
Club, continues its president. sincerely
regrets that Its name should have been con-
I nected with an affair, in itself harmless. but
| which has been so treated as to reflect upon
| the Intentions of those who got it up. 1t s
lmpos'ible to cay that the runner would have
been in any danger at any time. even II the
dogs had Teen as ferOcious as the popular
idea OF bloodhounds would make them ap-
pear, for the trail was to have been laid
and the runner was to return 10 the point OF
starting tefore the dogs were ever placed on
the trail. As a matter of fact, had the dogs
overtaken him, they would not have at
tackled him, for they have been trained TO
bay and not bite" Had the hunt taken
place it would have been witnessed by thou
sands OF interested spectators. The course
was laid through the most fashionable and
popular of Richmond's suburban country.
Along the line OF course to be followed by
the hounds are the homes Of Richmond's
wealthiest people
RESCUED FROM Drowning. The guests Of
the hotels at Old Point are agog with ex-
element over the report that Miss Cissy
Lotus, the famous English actress and
mimic, attempted to commit suicide at Old
Point. There is good deal OF mystery sur
rounding the affair. Miss Lotus reached
Old Point and registered at the Hotel Cham
berlin About $50 p. NJ. she and her maid
cd 10 Ia ~ IIolf
later Miss Lotus was struggling In the
water. Whether she accidentally fell over
board or deliberately jumped will remain
mystery until she sees fit to explain the re-
markable affair. A sailor from the Monon-
gahela happened 10 be standing on the pier.
He Immediately stripped of his blouse and
shoes and sprang into the cold water. Mis-
Lotus is not O large woman and the Jacky
had little difficulty in supporting her upon
the surface OF the water until boat put out
to his assistance. Miss Lotus was taken to
the hotel. The hotel authorities say that
Miss LOTUS pronounces the affair an acct
dent, claiming she was sitting on the railing
and lost her balance. 1t is significant
fact, however, that several OF her wraps
were found or the pier. Why she should
have laid aside her wraps for an accident is
difficult to understand. 1t Is also known
hat Miss LOTUS has been. In bad health for
some time past.
The BoILERMAKERs' STRIKE.-The Roar
oke Board OF Trade appointed a committee
% wait n'V.ce-President and General Man
iger /. Z. Johnson, OF the Norfolk and
Western Railway, regarding the boilermak-
RS strike which is now on In all the shops
llong the road Mr.. Johnson was disposed
o meet the committee and stated that he
lid not object to entering into negotiations
ookiDg to peaceful and early conclusion
# the strike and was ready TO consider any
eesonable request, but would not accede to
demands such as had been made. The
Board OF Trade held another meeting in
oniunction with a committee from the boil
rmakers, and II Is now believed that an
arIy settlement of the troubles may be con-
IDENTITY expected.
BoUGHT BY TOBACCO TRUsT.-From trust
rorthy source ii Is learned that four of the
.rgest tobacco manufacturers iq Petersburg
ave sold out to the American Tobacco
ompany, and that the manufactures so
urchased will be transferred to the Inter-
ational Tobacco Company, which has re-
entity been organized. This new company
Ill deal exclusively in export tobacco.
The largest of the four manufacturers said
have sold out is reported to have received
his price SO, $50, 900,
A JEALOUS HUsBAYD.-Overcome by jeal-
lsy at the sight of his wife, whomshe bad
spected Of being untrue standing in her
,or conversing with another man, Charles
lrver, of Phoebus shot man named Car
re-, the ball entering the fleshy part Of the
ans leg and inflicting an ugly but not ser
is wound. Carberg belongs to the Sol
ers' Home Band and is Swede. Carver
d his wife have on several occasions had
'uble which brought them into court. He
IS placed under bond some time ago for
ating his wife.
CHARLES F. HARPER AcoUITTED-T trial
Charles F. Harper, well-known real es-
g dealer OF Primers Point, for the killing
David Ross last fall was concluded in the
rfoik County Court. The prisoner was
. on the stand and told very straight.
ward story Of the shooting, how Ross bad
lsed threatened and assaulted him, and
believing that his own life was in dan
, fired the fatal shot. Mr.. Harper was
the stand about two hours and was TO-
ed by a witness who had heard Ross
eaten TO kill Harper. The jury rendered
erdict of acquitta.
AT MARTIYsyILLE.--R. Hell
dry good, merchant Of Martinsviile,
lie an assignment to w. II. Francie. OF
t place, trustee. Lial iiiies s943l.
Irly all the creditors are Baltimore firms.
there are preferences. The assets con