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The colored American., 1900-06-09
THE HILLS OF VIRGINIA.
News Notes and Social Flashes
From the CLASSIC Burg of Char.
lottesYille.

AuuIeuhy Mdy Sl. lue e4eLclses VI tue
primary grades tausht by Messrs. C..
II. Bullock Geo. W. Lawson and J.
N. Baker were held at O'clock p. M,
and the higher grades taught by
Messsrs. B E. Tonsler, Robt Kslser, ].
A. Brown ana Miss Lizzie Coles. Very
hIgn olQer and It f1e-t great oreoit on
the excellent CORPS Of teachers, headed
by the able pinclpal B. E, Tonsler
The ce .ebsatlen Of The 9th anniversary
Of The Alumni Association OF Jefferson
school took place at the Ebeuezer Bsp-
tist church Friday nigh June 1st. The
program WAS as follows: Opening
chorus. Prayer by Rev. W. 8. jackson;
Quotations by Alumni; song by Silver
Leaf QuaItette, Messrs. Tonsle, Wat
son, jackson and Chisholm; address to
Alumni, Rev. w. L. Tolllver; singing
Senior Quartette, Gary bfolhers, Pride
and Taylor; essay, Miss Jennie Wright,
"EducsbioD;" chorus by Alumni; Ora
tson, Mr. R. B Barcus, subject EQUAL
iloatlcns for True LeadsrshIp;;" sing
ing, Silver Leaf Quarsette, recitation,
Miss Saddle Brown; singing, Senior
Quartette, selection compor ed esp eoial'
ly for tue occasion; Benedlc.ion, Rev
Joseph Perry. After the exercises at
the chuEeh, the annual banques was
served at the seheOl building at which
NE. J, A. Brown acted as toast master.
The several toast given were Of the
hig hest order and brought forth much
ap. lxuse Tie concert given az the
Mt Zion Baptist church, Rev. X. B.
HARDY, B. ID. pastor, last N onday night
was . grand success. A large crowd
was present and fBem the continued
applause all present Witnessed quite q
musical Treat. The instrumental piano
and cornet selections of Messrs. ". 81.
Paiago ana B. h. Baker and the sing
lag oI Masses Staples and Stewart ana
Mssdsmes Rosa Pollard, Cora Gibson,
8. L. Lindsay, susie Henry, Mr.. John
Carter and Others deserve special men,
ton. Aissss'Maggie Taylor and Mary
HARPER oI Lynchburg aid Richmond,
respectively passed through last Sstur
day from Staunton, Va, where they |
have recently sl0sed their schools |
Asssrs. Stephen Gay, Albert Brooks
and D. J. Ward are home from Hot |
springs, Va, Mr.. Frank Garter of
S.auntou, Va, Was In the city las.
week ell Toute to Washington, D 9. |
kew. u. Ii. Chamberlayue of Virginia
URloh Unlrslslt5 Nss in the city last |
week. Mise Bertha Keuney of Ivy Was
in The city last week 10 attend the
AluMnl anniversary. Mr. Jas. Coles
aLd nIie son tr.m Washington, D. O,
are visiting lhe family OF Mr. and Mrs.
J.hn coles, n 8. 5tH street Mr.. OcIa
vus brown 10 home on Visit from New
York Mr.. Archie Hawkins. of Rieh.
moad, Va, WIS III The city last week
the guest Of hE. and Mrs. J.W. W hipps
Oh Pres on Heights. Mr.. B. e. Baker,
general sgent OF the Royal Benefit So
eIery, Af.sr d months stay in our CITY,
.ef. Wednesday for LInchburg TO estab
listed an office at that place Heap.
pull ,eu Nj John A Brown aud Miss
Rusa BaunIstsr agents for Cha1lottes
vile. Mir George w. Lawson was +,
caned 10 Greenwood, Va, last week on {
sccuun, Of the deslh of her mother |
The colored American., 1900-06-09
SCHOOL OF NEEDLE.WORK,

Graduating Exercises OF First Glass at
University Park Temple Superb Ad
dress OF Mrs. Helen Augusta Henderson.
The colored American., 1900-06-09

ses as delegate Of the National W, G.. T. U to
the Wemen's Information Temperance Con-
ference which meets 1T Edinburg, Scotland.
Mrs. Lawson sails from Philadelphia today.
The colored American., 1900-06-09

Recently Promo to a Lieutenant
General-The Next Highest Office to
the President of the United 6tstes-A
Staunch Friend to "the Black Boys in
Blue"
The colored American., 1900-06-09
Young Harlan Promoted.

Mr.. Robert D. Harlan who has held
. clerkship in the Recorder Of Deeds
Office for the past elk months has been
appointed to olsIkship in the Census
Ofloe and will take his new position
abous the middle Of the month. Mr.
Harlan is brilliant young man and Is
the son of Mr.. Robert Harlan OF Gin
cinRsd who holds a responsible pO'
sitie n in the Treasury Department Ins
friends Of young Robert will be as
lighted to hear of his transfer and pro
motion.
Mr.. T. g. Douglass who has been 60
jeurning In this city during the winter
will spend the summer at ASbufy
Park.
To the good thinking people OF WASH
ington, ii you are thinking of given
party don't forget to consult the Delm0
Koonce.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06
"a - HI Is the best remedy fof
Eh bronchitis. 1t relieves
the troublesome cough
CnrrnI1 SVyrffr, at once, effects easy
SUuSu Oyl expectoration and
cures in few days. Price 25c. at all druggists.
Food, Work and Sleep.
cures in q few days.

What great mistake it is to contend
that time taken from toll for sleep and
recreation Is time lost! There Is no
greater fallacy, for sleep and recrea-
ton form, as it were the cement put in
to fill up the joints in order to keep
out the weather and preserve the edi-
fee. A man does not necessarily re-
quire riches, honor or office-although
the majority of US naturally have an
ambition to attain one of these desid-
erata--but he does need food, work
and sleep. 1t follows therefore, that he
should use every means to promote
life, and among these there are three
things TO be kept in mind. When a man
denies himself sleep, food and the exer-
else work gives both to brain and body,
he is robbing his life of its full term.
Let him be cheerful also, for the body
is like an engine-it will run well and
long if it is we'll Oiled Contentment
and cheerfulness are the oil which
keeps the nerves from wearing out.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06
Defective Butter.

The dairyman who would make tn,
finest butter for q critical market ha:
no easy job before him, and the dan
gers that threaten his product are sc
numerous that he is never sure OF his
profit until the butter has reached thu
consumer. Most of the butter made
in this country is classified below
fancy or extra, and only an extremely
small percentage of the whole output
sells at outside quotations given ir
any market. A mere summary of tn,
dangers that threaten to cause hi!
butter to be marked down is sufficient
to show how careful he must be.
The worst side Of this subject is thai
we are not sure just what causes oil
of the defects.
For instance, streaky and notified
butter will sometimes come from the
best dairy or creamery, and dairymen
of experience differ as to the exact
cause of this. Some attribute it tc
the churn and the methods of max
ing; others to the temperature OF the
milk and cream, and others to the
food the COWS have received, which
affects the cream adversely. 1t is
certain that such butter never com
mands the highest price, although II
may be almost perfect in color and
flavor. 1t is appearance as we'll as
flavor that determines the price o:
butter il city markets.
How to control the flavor and
sweetness of butter is a problem that
has caused many a dairyman to grow
gray in the service. There are SO
many conditions that do not prevail in
all cases that it would be impossible
to lay down general rules that would
always be practical. Sweet cream,
up-to- date methods OF making, and
everything else apparently necessary
TO produce the finest butter will be
present, but some little unexpected
change in the temperature or an acct
dent to the machinery or failure to
have the packing tubs perfectly ster-
ilized may cause defect that will re-
duce the profits cent or two a pound.
Even the matter of controlling the
moisture in butter is an important
one. Over. churning butter will
sometimes cause the moisture in it &c
dry up so that it will not keep well
nor present fine appearance. The
salt in this dry butter does not dis
solve properly, but collects on the
outside of the butter and Injuries its
appearance. On the other hand over
churning will sometimes cause the
soft and slushy butter that is always
hard to sell in the market. Very few
can so control the moisture in but
ter so that it will always come out
hard and firm, with texture that de-
lights the eyes and flavor that is in
no way impaired. Yet this is what
every dairyman aspires to accomplish,
and he has plenty of study and work
ahead of him to do its. W. Cham
bers, in American Cultiyator.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06
ForeIeners In f,o.r Service.

The Irish brigade in the Boer army
numbers $500 men. The German bril-
gade has 1000, nearly all trained in the
German army, and commanded by off,
GERS who fought against France in 1870
And a third brigade of foreigners is
composed of French, Scotch and Eng
lish, the last two elements fighting as
valiantly against the British as those
who make up the Irish brigade. There
are nearly 200 Americans, principally
from the Rocky Mountain country, en-
rolled in the Irish brigade. Gen.
Blake, West Point graduate and an
Indian fighter on the plains. leads this
brigade.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06
PIow Sod Shallow.

Experience aud observation have
demonstrated that stiff sod should
not be turned as deep as stubble land,
for the reason that soil fertility works
downward instead Of upward, and
when heavy sod is turned under to
the depth of nine or ten inches, it is
plain that the decaying vegetable
matter will aud does contain much
that is soluble. The water that may
fall in the form OF rain naturally
carries these soluble portions deeper
down into the soil. This would do no
harm if it was not for the fact chat
this soluble fertility is carried so deep
as not to be available for plant food
Hence turn under sod to within two
inches of the former blowing, and the
following year to the usual depth oil
half an inch or so deeper, The action
of the sod has naturally made the soil
below it richer in fertility. On we'll
drained soil fat furrow is preferable
to lap furrow when turning sod.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06

" on the roots. Plant them on the
level. If they are above it they will
dry out and die. If below, in cultiva-
ton the clods will roll down on them
and cause much unnecessary labor.
The same day you plant them, Gull
tivate them. Keep the surface loose
at all times until frost in the fall.
Never pillow with big shovels. Never
throw the dirt up to them so as to
make ridge. At all times, plow as
close to the plants as you can, drag
ging the runners with the pillow or
cultivator into close row. Ii weeds
appear in the rows, pull them out.
Do not cut off the runners. Ii you
will let no fruit grow on them the flrst
year you will have bigger crop the
the next. 1t pays to pinch OF the
fruit stems. Do not neglect this
crop and you will have thing o.
beauty and pleasure in the end.-W:
L. Anderson, in the New England
Homestead.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06
ReIiahIa Post Driver.

By the aid of homemade post
driving machine, as illustrated, posts
can be driven nearly as fast as team
can walk on light soils, and each stop,
even on a heavy soil, will not o be
greatly prolonged. The only diff
Guilty will be in driving on rock.
The two side pieces Ia a. are Axe
inches by 10 feet; cross pieces ID b!
are as long as tho wagon is wide anu
of Axe inches. Pieces (e e are AXE
inches and 5 feet long, being let into
crosapiece (b) one-half. Cross piece
(c) is of 2x4 inch and II feet long,
mortised into inches. Windlasa
(d) is operated by crank on side.
Hammer ~ is operated by crank; a
line attached to trip hook on ham
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06
mer passes through pulley at g and
through block at to windlass (0.

mer passes through pulley at ano
through block at to windlass (0.
For my wagon, pieces b h are each
Ike inches aud Il feet long, fastened
to ends of a and 9, leaving place
for hammer to work in. Wagon
wheels are shown at i. The two
centerpieces Il j the runners fol-
hammer () to work up and down in
and are placed upright on end OF e,
being braced, as shown, with foul
pieces. A strip of 1x2 inches and 10
feet long is fastened on the inner face
of j j, leaving 1 inch space on each
side of the runner. A corresponding
groove is made in each side OF ham
mer + Shown more clearly in the
small fgure) which is Q inches wide
and l inch deep, and slides up anc
down on j j. About 30. feet of small
rope for hosting the hammer is re-
quired. A line may be attached to
trip hook on hammer and by simply
pulling on it the hammer may be
dropped at any desired height. Fifty
pounds is weight enough for hammer.
Two blows of hammer, under ordi
nary conditions, will drive post. A
team, one man and boy can operate
it.-Peter r. Miller, in Farm and
Homo,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06
Y OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
( FARM AND GARDEN.
BE Easy on the Horses.

The teams will soon be very busy
and the farmers also; but in spite OF
all this don't overlook the matter OF
seeing to the collars, for after the
horses have been 'laying up" ail
winter their shoulders will no doubt
be tender, and when they are first
put into harness the constant Jerking
of the pillow is liable to make them
very sore.
Sometimes balky horse can be
cured by looking over the harness
and determining just what is bother
ing the animal. Ninety-nine out OF O
hundred men would balk il they were
compelled to work when in the same
condition that some horses are.
The least thing thaS can be done
for the ever faithful servant OF man Is
20 make him as comfortable as pos
sible when at labor.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06

The small seeds, such as those from
millet and sorghum, are much better
than whole Indian corn as winter feed
for fowls. The latter can be and is
swallowed too fast, and often in few
minutes the hen fills its small crop 80
that the active muscles of the gizzard
cannot be brought to grind it. In such
cases the fowl becomes crop bound, in
which condition the corn ferments, and
the result is certain death unless re-
lieved. A slit into the crop just large
enough to let out the gases that are
expanding 1t will often afford perma-
nent relief. There is no such danger In
feeding small seeds, especially if they
are scattered so that the fowl has to
exercise some to get them, and swal'
low only few at time. II corn is
fed it is better if broken into small
pieces than if fed whole.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06
orhe ONLY Thing That Gives Roller"

Mrs. NJ. E. Latimer, Biloxi, Miss,
bad an itchy breaking out on her skln'
and she sends 81 for two boxes, saying;
"Tetterlne is the only thing that gives
me relief" This is strong language,
disinterested and voluntary. 1t cures
all skin diseases, letter, itch, eczema,
salt-rheum, ETC., aud never fails. 5Oc.
q box at druggists or send stamps to
J. t. Shuptrine, Savannah, Ga.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06
Healthy Hos.

The health of hogs does not depend
in any measure on the promiscuous
feeding of drugs. II proper attention
were given to oil the hogs in the
country, the makers OF cholera cures
would have no demand for their medi-
cines. When it is said they live off
The ignorance of the public it is but
to tell the truth, and it is not saying
anything against them or their RENE
dies. These men who have studied
hog cholera in all its phases are the
first to say that the disease first gets
its foothold in filthy pens and yards,
and from drinking stagnant water.
From this start herds that are proper
ly cared for become infected, and, il
the season is favorable for the devel-
opment of the germs of the disease,
an epidemic of hog cholera follows,
that sweeps hogs worth untold thou
sands.
1t cannot be said too many times
that hogs are clearly by nature.
They are the only domestic animals
that will habitually have q certain
place in which to deposit their drop
pings, keeping the remainder of the
range clean, if they are allowed to do
do. Give pure water and plenty of
green feed during the period of de-
velopment and hog cholera, if it comes
at all, will come from an outside
source. Once it has arrived prompt
measures to check its ravages should
be resorted to and persisted in until
the disease is checked. --Swineherd.
Planting and Cnltivating Strawberries.
Do not plant in a small garden if
you can help it, but choose some place
where you can use pillow and team.
A few long rows are better than many
short ones. Never plant in the fall
unless You have time and money to
throw away. Plant on ground free
of weed seed or you will rue it. Plant
as soon as the ground is in good work.
ing condition, but not before. Have
the clods we'll pulverized, then mark
the ground of with burrows three OF
four inches deep and forty inches
apart. Have your plants ready be-
fore the furrow is opened. Take up
small bunch Of plants, dip the roots
in water, then sprinkle fresh dirt on
them till it adheres to every rootlet.
then get them set quickly before the
dirt dries on them aud you will not
lose @ plant. Plant them eighteen
inches apart, spreading the roots out
we'll and pressing the dirt down FIRM
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, 90.
LUCAS COUNTY, ,
senior partner of the firm of F. j. CHENEY %
Co. doing business in theCityof Toledo, County
and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for eacn
and every case of CATARRH that cannot be
rnred by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
(~l presence, this 9th day of December,
}sgAL "a, d. 1886. A. w. GLEASON,
-~ Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
scts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
FL. CHENEY & Co., Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06
A Thoughtful Wife.

Alpharetta (Ga.) Free Press: A man
went home the other night and found
the house locked up. After infinite
trouble he managed to gain an en-
trance through back window, and
then discovered on the parlor table a
note from his wife reading: II have
gone over to fathers; you will find
the key on the side Of the steps"
What a thoughtful woman!
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06
Worse and Worse.

Lady (engaging new housemaid)-
Daphne? That is much too romantic
a name, with young men in the house.
I suppose you would not object to be
called by your surname"
Applicant-"Oh. no, ma'am, in fact,
I'm quite used to it,"
Lady-What is yoar surname?"
Annlieant 49, "Dar]ina-p--Answars.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06

daughter has received from the use of
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. After beginning the use Of
your medicine she began to mend
rapidly and is now able to be at her
work. Her menses are regular and
almost painless. I feel very thankful
to you and expect to always keep your
Vegetable Compound in my house. 1t
is the best medicine I ever knew. You
have my permission to publish this
letter if you wish, it may be the means
of doing others good. Mrs. MATILDA
A. CAMP, Manchester Mill, Macon, Ga,
September 10, 1899.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06

boards together as shown, making
lower end bigger than the top. A bot
tom board is nailed into the lower end
and the first two feet of the interior
filed with stones. This will very eff
fectually anchor this kind OF fence
post. They can be made of length
to suit the varying depth of the water.
Wires, as shown, near the top and
bottom will help to keep the boards
from swelling and warplng open.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06
Double Speed.

Uncle Abe-Dem automobiles go so
fast it 'ud take two niggers to tell
about 'em. Sambo-How's dat? Uncle
Abe-One ter say Here she comes"
an one ter say Thar she goes!"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06
Ancl,arinr a Water Fence.

Where fence must be built across
a shallow stream, or out into the edge
Of pond or river, the plan shown in
the cut will be found useful. A big
stake is constructed by mailing four
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06

The nimble nickel works wonders In all
lines OF trade, and the oftener 1t is turned
the greater Is the purchasing power in any
line.
The Endless Chain Starch Book will en-
able you to get with the nimble nickel one
large 1Oc. package of cred Cross" starch,
one large lOc. package of "Hubinger's Bost'
starch, with the premiums, two Shakes
peare panels, printed in twelve teautifui
colors, as natural as life, or one Twentieth
Century Girl calendar, the finest Of its kind
ever printed, all for Sc. Ask your grocer.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06

The War once has decided that In case
soldier is reported missing the payment OF
allowance to his family shall he continued
until more definite information comes.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06

There is said to be Boer agency In Mon.
treal engaged in circulating dirty-looking
publication which seeks to foster disloyalty
10 Great Britain.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06

Dyeing Is as simple as washing when you
use TUTNAM FADELEss DYES. Sold by all
druggists.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06

To Cure a Cold In One Day.
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TABLETS. All
druggists refund the m 'ney II it falls TO cure
4. W. GROVES signature is on each box. 25c
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06

The Trans Baikal Railway, extending over
n distance Of ,034 kilometers is open.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06

The Gar Of Russa's army is the only on
II Europe with feminine medical officers.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
t,ething, sOftens the gums, reducinginnamma'
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, 90.

Love has no worse enemy than SELF
love.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06

Iuso Pso's Cure for Consumption both In
my family and practc DR.: u. W. fATTEh-
son, Inkster. Mich, Nov. D, lo9i
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06

"DEAR Mrs. PINK
HAM 1T affords me
great pleasure to tell
you of the benefit my
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06

The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
announces that it will put In lock signal
system between Hoboken and Hackettstown
this year.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06

About 900 servants are attached 10 the
royal household of Great Britain.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06

nd has been for about
hree months. The doc
or does her but very
title good, if any. 1
thought l would
~ try Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
~ Compound, but l
want your advice
before beginning its
use. l have become
very much alarmed
about her, as she is
getting so weak
Mrs. MATILDA A.
CAMP, Manchester
Mill, Macon, Ca,
May 21, 1899.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06
The Best Prescription for ChilIs

and Fever is q bottle of GROVES TAsTELRss
CHILL Tonic. 1t is simply iron and quinine in
q tasteless form. No cure-no pay. Price SOC.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06

VITALITY low, debilitated or exhausted cured
by Dr. Kline's Invigorating Tonic. FREE 81.
trial bottle for weeks treatment. DR.. Kline,
Id. G3l Arch ST., Philadelphia. Founded 1871.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-04-06
A MOTHERS STORY.
Tells About Her Daughters Illness
and How She was Relieved
Two Letters to. Mrs. Pinkham.

"MRs. PINKHAM Il write to tell you
about my daughter. She is nineteen
years old and is flowing all the time,