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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
Fork of Water Bridge.

is completed at last, AID IN 1t we
believe the Board Of Supervisors
made good deal for the county
Mr. George B Shank, a represen-
tative of the Youngstown Bridge
Company, who erected the bridge
was in to see us the other day, n
wasn't slow in stating that ne had
some little differences to settle WIFE
the H ghland paper. We looked
tirst to see if our peddles were III
good working order and our tire
not puncturea, for be welghes zoo
and then we managed to ask HIM
what was Worrying him. lie stat
ed that the little article we hac
published about the bridge letting
had gotten him into no end OF trou
bic, that our showing up his BID
on the day Of letting, and the one
he made after that date, which was
so. much lower than the first, didni
90 well with the other companies
who had made bids, the paper con
tanning the article having found its
way to the office Of the Virginia
Bridge Company. The truth OF
the business was, but we didn't
know it at the time, that the s or s
bridge companies represented there
that day formed a pool, and by
agreement arranged their bids so
that the Virginia Bridge company
would get the job. This companv'>
bid was the lowest of course, but
was higfs enough to give the other
companies each "a good stake and
then have enough left as profit on
the work, but the Board. we sup
pose. GOT wind of it and blocked
the game by rejecting all the bids.
Sometime after the Youngstown
man came in with a bud ava,
down, and got the job. And thi'
IS the point at which the Other
companies raised a kick, because
the Youngstown man after having
gore into the pool with them had
made another and much lower bid.
We asked Mr. Shank, kinda mild
like. if we hadn't about stated the
facts. and he thought we had. but
he didn't want the other companies
to get onto him. We talked the
matter over and he left US III fine
humor, stating that we would call
it even if | would give him a no
tice about the bridge. After h.
left us however, and when the
bridge was examined by the Board.
we are Informed chat Mr. Shank
was still crossways with the High
land paper, and remarked in a care
less sort of way that if he ever
caught it's editor in West Virginia
he would give him threshlng.
We have endeavored to state the
facts all way through this little
episode and at its close. from them
we would not now turn, and the
last fact. and an important one too
we have to state is that we have
not now, and are not likely to nave
any way soon, pressing business in
West Virginia. All we have tc
add now is that the youngstown
man was a little too swift for the
other fellows in the pool game. :
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02

Appointments, on Mcdowell cir
cult, for March, 1900.
March 4th, Mcdowell at 1O4t
a. m. and New Salem at 2 80 p. M
March 1ttb, Doe Ilill at 1915 a
m. and Totten Chapel at 23O p. m
March Is, Bethel at 1O4 a. m.
and McKendree at 2 30 P. m.
March 25, New Salem at 1919 a
m, and Mcdowell at 2 30 p. M.
The above will close the confer
ence year, except at Doe Hill and
Totten Chapel. We extend cor
dial invitation to all, to these ser
vices. Respectfully,
S. A. Parker. p. G.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
grOn;e Has Surrendered.

Commander of the Boer Armv,
Gen. Cronje has surrendered un-
conditionally to Lord Roberts at
Paardeberg, turning over as prison
.rs 1000 men who have sent to
Cape Town. The struggle was one
If the bravest and most daring IN
history, bnt ODDS Of 5 or 6 to one
,ad to tell on the weaker power.
General Butler has met severe loss
md the relief of Ladysmith is not
ct reported.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02

The company of negroes, which
passed here from Pocahontas last
week, were stopped near Staunton
and carefully examined by two
physicians, before they were allow
ed to go en their way. They were
found 70 be perfectly sound, and
after being cared for over night
and fed we'll they were allowed to
make another start for their homes
in Culpeper county.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02

If troubled with rheumatism
give Chamberlain's Pain Balm Il
rial. 1t will not cost you a cent
t it does no good. One applica-
ton will relieve the pain. 1t also
cures sprains and bruises in oi'e-
third the time required by any
,ther treatment. Cut, burns, frost
bites, quinsey. pains in the side
and chest, glandular and other
swellings are quickly cured by ap'
plying it. Every bottle warranted
Price. 25 and so cts. }. A, White
law, Monterey, H. E. Colaw. Crab
bottom; J. NJ. Jones, Doe Hill; >
70. SIaven, Meadow Dale.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
MCELREE'S
Wine of Cardul

WANTUD-Several bright and honest
persons to represent US as Managers IN
this and close by counties. Salary S90O
a year and expenses. Straight, bona fide,
no more, no less salary. Position per-
manent. Our references, any bank in
any town 1t is mainly Office work con-
Quoted at home. Reference. Enclose
elf-addressed stamped envelope, The
Domllipn Company, Dent. 3, Chicago.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
rtr. Small POx.
Say. who are YOU, sir?

Say. who are you, sir?
I':n Mr.. SMALLPOX, of TQ.ahon-
tas county, w. Va.
You are? Well, | recken you d
better sit down here till | 60 and
zee about having YOU arrested. It'll
take me good while for III have
to 60 across the DISCREET to see a
Justice, and then, you know, he il
have to Issue a warrant, and then
may have to go over the noun
tain after a constable. but Won SIT
still till return, do You hear?
Well, III do it, but | wouldn't
doubt if | amt scattered some be-
fore You do all that.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
A FiondiSh Attack.

An attack was lately made on q, +.
Collier Or Cherokee, Iowa, that Learly
proved fatal. 1t came through his KID.
news. His back got so lame he could
not stoop without great pain, nor sit in
n chair except propped by cushions. NO
remedy helped MIN until he tried Elec-
,ric Bitters which effected such won
derful change lat he writes. he feels like
anew man This marvellous medicine
cures backache and kidney trouble, purl'
fies the blood and builds up your health
Only SOC at s. j Carson, Drug Store.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
He Fooled The Surgeons.

All doc tors told Renick Hamilton, Of
West Jerffer son, o., after suffering Is
months from Rectal Fistpla, he would
die unless a costly operation was per
formed; but he cured himself with Bucs'
ler's Arnica. Salye, the best. in the World
Surest Pile cure on Earth. 25c box, al
5. Il. Carson's Drug Store.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02

A. R. De Fluent, of the Journal.
Dovlestown, Ohio, suffered for a
number of years from Rheumatism
in his right shoulder and side. lie
says: My right arm at times was
entirely useless. | tried Chamber
lain's Pain Balm, and was surprls-
ed to rec e We relief almost mmedl-
atelv, TIE Pain Balm, has been
a constant companion of mine ever
since and it never fails" For sale
by J. A. Whitelaw, Monterey; h.
E. Colaw, Crabbottom; JIM. Jones,
Doe Hill: S. G. Slaven, Meadow
Dale.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
Closing Out Sale.

The stock of General Merchandise
OF S. B. Rexrode, at Valley Center,
Va, is now being closed out at
greatly reduced rates for cash.
II. K. Bryant, trustee.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
Appointments of Rev.John Ruff.

AppOfHtNIeiitS OF FNOV '0V''''
Preaching in Monterey every LIST
Sabbath at II am, and at Pisgah
at3.3O pm ;Pisgah every Ord Sunday
at LA. m, Monterey $50 pm. Grab
bottom every 2na Sabbath at II a.
M, ffightown $50 pm; Hightown
4th Sabbath, II a. NJ, Crabbottom
7nm Jno. Ruff.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02

It is ve,v hard to stand idly by
and sec our dear ones suffer while
awaiting the ar ival of the doctor.
All Albany IN. W dairyman call
ed at drug store there fer "a doc
tor to come and see his child, then
verv sick with Group. Not finding
the doctor IN. he left word for him
to come at once On his return. lie
also bought "a bottle Of Chambe:-
lain's Cough Remedy, which he
hoped would give some relief untlI
the doctor should arrive. In few
hours he returned, saving the doc,
tor need not coiae, as the child was
much better. Tie druggist, Mr.
Otto Scholz says the family ha-
since recommended Cham berlain',
Cough Remedy to their neighbor;
and friends until he has constant
demand for it from that part of the
.couItbry. For sale by JohI
A. Whitelaw, Monterey. II. E
Colaw. Crabbottom. }. NJ. Jones
Doe Hill. S. &. s'laven, Meadow
Dale.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02

PLEASE SETTLE.-All parties IT.
debted to me are requested to please
make settlement at once. MY
books are ready. Paul Brown.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02

Always satisfied with a small
profit, l will give you every ad-
vantage for your cash, l.. A.
Orndorff.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
convincing proof that the kidneys and bad
der are out Of order.
What to Do.

der are out Of order.
What to Do.
There is comfort In the knowledge so
often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the great kidney remedy fulfills every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain In the
back, Kidneys, liver. bladder and every part
Of the urinary passage. 1t corrects inability
to hold water and scalding pain in passing
1t, or bad, effects following use of liquor,
wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled to 60 often
during the day, and to get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect of Swamp-R00t is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for its won
derful cures Of the most distressing cases.
II you need a medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in SOC. and$l. sizes.
You may have. sample bottle Of this
ssS 5s1k t d,ssoy ten. "a,
more aboutit both sent II. III
absolutely free by mail, =4 -
address DR.. Kilmer & Home of swamp-Roct.
Co., Binghamton, N. Y. When writing men
! ton reading this generous offer In thispa
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
Banker ROuts a RObber .

j. r. Garrison, Cashier Of the bank OF
Thornyille, Ohio, had been robbed OF
health by a serious lung trouble until
he tried DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. The he wrote: at is
the best medicine | ever used for severe
cold or bad case of lung trouble. | al
ways keep bottle on hand" Don't SUI
fer with Coughs, Colds, or any Throat,
Chest or Lung trouble when you can be
cured so easily. Only SOC and 81: Trial
bottles free at S. j. Carson Drug Store.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02

sediment or sell
thing indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton of the kid
neys; if it stains
your linen It is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass It or pain In
the back IS also
4 ILL.,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02

Having secured a large quantity
of pulverized borax-frst-c class
am thus enabled to sell it at the
low price of l2s cts per ID, '. B.
Bishop.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know 1t.
HOW To Find Out.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let It stand wenty-foure hours; a
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02

A letter to DIR. Chas. b. Fox
from E. NJ. Arbogast, Esq, dated
at Richmond Feb. 23rd contains
The gratifying information That
Mrs. Arbogasb had been operated
on by DR. Ben. Johnston. surgeon
to the Old Doripion Hospital, and
the operation had proved very sue
cessful. Mr. Arbogast stated that
after the operation the Surgeon
told him that he bad found one OF
the worst cases of appendicitis he
had ever operated on, and that the
conditions then existing indicated
that the accute attack. from which
she had just recovered, had been
skillfully managed.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
Vaccination Order;

The Board Of Supervisors Of
Highland County, in view Of the
prevalence of small pox in adjoin-
ing counties, most earnestly re-
quest all Of its citizens to be vacci
mated, and the physicians are re-
qnested to keep list Of all persons
by them so vaccinated bv order
Board Supervisors of Highland
County, j &. Matheny, Clerk.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-27

attempted. and We. have them only TO
carry them u Sewerage is under
discussion and will be carried through.
Numbers of new and handsome build
ings have been erected and others are
going up, both in the residential and
business portions of the city, TO an
extent which has Fever been exceeded.
There is not an eligible piece Of store
property vacant, Notwithstanding the
many additions within the past year.
The city and county taxes have been
paid in excess of any other year. and
with a promptness that indicates pros
perity. The lumber mills have sold
more material in the city. h ever
before in any n year. The deposits
in our four moreySa institutions have
increased over -S~..eW in the year
Good order is the rule, and our streets
are now scenes Of business activity.
The improvement is almost without
measure in some respects. Where
there was but little hope, here is now
full confidence"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-27

The republicans in the house have
succeeded by a close vote to prevent
investigation. They voted down a res
olution of inquiry. The occasion of the
inquiry sought was the erection OF
English forts upon the American Dor
der. Representative Sulzer, of New
York, was the introducer of the reso-
luton. He said that under Mckinley
the American policy was really govern
ed by Great Britain, and that this
power extended to eastern possessions,
South African war, Nicaraguan canal,
etc. He branded as simply preposter-
JUS the report of the adjutant gener-
ais report that England is not tres
passing on American territory. He
says that while she poses as a friend
she is indeed erecting great fortifca-
lions on our northern border. Not
long ago a leading New York paper
printed a picture of the great war YES
sells of Great Britain strung all along
our Atlantic coast. What does all this
portend? Is it for pure friendship and
love? 1t is mighty strange"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-27
THE OUTLOOK FOR COTTON.

Some leading papers are discussing
the next cotton crop, and some are
afraid it will be overdone, and TOO
much cotton may be produced. If this
should occur the price will inevitably
decline. But what will probably be
over-production? The demand in
monthly. Remember that the
is comparatively small. Some writer's
say it amounts to nothing. The crop
of 1899 was about 5000, 900 bales. The
crop of 1900 would hardly be excessive
if it was II, 900, 900. Probably II, 000, 900
would be too much, and would put cot
ton down to : cents or less. With a
IL, GOO, 900 crop, it is thought by the
supposed knowing ones" the price
would stand as high as s cents. The
old rule of small crops and increased
prices has been exemplified in cotton
often, and in other products of the soil
as indeed, in many kinds of produc-
lions. The Houston Post thinks a H.
600, 900 bales crop would fetch s cents,
while a 1000, 900 added would lower it
to Z cents. 1t says it takes all of 10, $780,
600 bales now to supply the demand.
There is no danger perhaps of a cot
ton famine before the next crop is
marketed. That a large crop is to be
pitched is sure, and with good seasons
it will mature. If II, 200, 900 bales are
are made it may lower the price, but
it will depend on demand.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-27

There are some rosy tintS in the dem
ocratic sky that give token of a pros
porous political year At any rate the
watchful newspapers think they dis
Germ signs in the political heavens that
are decidedly encouraging to the DEM
ocrats We know all signs fail some
times, but we must hope that 1900 will
see an united democracy, with a vast
number of recruits from other parties
of men who low their country and
right principles. The Atlanta Journal,
a very staunch advocate of the single
gold standard, said his in it's issue of
the 18th instant:
The outlook for a reunited democ-
racy is bright and is improving every
day. Our Washington correspondent
today lays before The Journals read
ers statements from democrats of nar
ence, in which they take most hopeful
victory next November. The list of
thoeS who give these words of cheer
and sustain them with good reasons
includes Hon. James D. Richardson,
of Tennessee, the leader of the dem
ocrats in the house.; senator Clay,
Hon.. John j. Lentz, of Ohio, Judge
Augustus O. Van Wyck, the leader of
the New York democracy; Senator B5r-
ry, of Arkansas, and other prominent
members of congress-"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-27

ernment then meant the right to life.
liberty and the pursuit of happiness
Now Ii is corporate asset"
The platform was elaborate and
strongly drawn. 1t covered a great
many points, many more we suppose
than will be found in the next national
platform of the democracy. It was
heavy on all trusts. money, industrial,
international, etc. Mr.. Bryan spoke at
length in his accustomed vigorous,
comprehensive. clear cut style. He
was received with great enthusiasm,
and he made a very earnest, impress
sive speech embracing the great prin-
ciples he is accustomed TO present for
the consideration Of the people. His
main themes were money, trusts and
Imperialism.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-27

At the present time there are but six
lieutenant generals of the Confederacy
living They are Simon b. Buckner, OF
Kentucky; Wade Hampton, of South
Carolina; Stephen d. Lee, of Missis-
sippi; James Longstreet, of Georgia;
A. P. Stewart, of Georgia, and Joseph
Wheeler, of Alabama OF the major
generals living born in North Carolina,
are William B. Bate, United States
senator from Tennessee; Robert F.
Hoke, NJ. w. Ransom. There are but
seventeen living. OF brigadier generals,
the following are from North Caro-
lima: W. r. Boggs, w. r. Cox, W. G..
Lewis, w. p. Roberts and T. +. Toon-
only five of many who fought for the
south. Writing in the Confederate Vet
eran, c.. NJ. Conley, of the First Ar
kansas brigade, says of what General
Braxton Bragg. a native North Caro-
linian. did in the campaign in Ken
lucky. lie says.
What did General Bragg accom-
plish? He inflicted a loss of $1,000 men
upon the enemy in killed, wounded,
and captured, while his own loss was
3, 500, including General Z. Kirby
Smith. He brought out $500 head of
beef cattle. a wagon train fOrty-five
miles long we'll laden with army sup
plies, and he burned at Camp Dick
Robinson, over $4,000, 600 worth of the
enemy's stores"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-27
New Goods at the
Racket Store!


goods. We car sell o any style that
you wish. Prices ranging from Sc to
s1.0O.
BEAUTIFUL EMBROIDERY in
both black and white.
Nice line Of NEW JEWELRY. Ster-
ling Silver Hearts at 1oc. Pompadour
Combs. Back and Side Combs, Hair
n Of all styles, Beauty Pins four
for sc.
Fine assortment new UMBRELLAS.
One hundred varieties of handles.
Prices from s1.009 to $3.50 each. Cheap
Umbrellas, 26 inch, long handle, twill
ed top, CSC. Steel rod, first class goods,
4Sc. Sflg Gloria, paragon frame, Con-
go handle, s1.00.
Nice large PEARL BUTTONS at SC
per dozen.
Two spools good SEWING Ma
CHINE THREAD for sc.
Six-ounce bottle PETROLEUM
JELLY for &c.
Large cake TURKISH BATH or
TAR SOAP for lie.
If you are needing ANYTHING IN
THE DRY GOODS LINE, call ard see
us.
Our trade has been far better this
year than ever before, and we are get
ting in a great many new spring goods.
We are still selling things AS LOW
AS EVER.
Remember the BIG RACKET for
BARGAINS, on Front street, opposite
The Orion.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-27
DEMOCRATS IN CON
NENTION.

The meeting of the democratic con-
state was highly interesting and i'm
portant. Mr.. Thomas j. Nolan was the
chairman. His opening address was
timely and most impressively eloquent.
We have not read so finely wrought
an address in a long time 1t is impaS-
stoned all the way through n now
and then strikes the true, ringing cord
of eIoquence. 1t is so full of this that
if we wished to quote it would be diff
cult to select what part is liner than
the other parts. 1t is sarcastic,
bold and very stirring. Near the be-
ginning he said:
Let us go up from Canton to Bunk
er Hill and Concord, and there, upon
the sacred battle-ground of
airy Am~ericaniSm, let our conception OF
the presidency be formed. Let War
rem, Greene, Washington and the an
nointed dead of Valley Forge claim
our thoughts with the story of the
struggle, of the loo and bravery that
resulted in its establishment
Again he said referring to Colonel
w. j. Bryan:
The true altar of greatness in a re-
pubic Is the 1OOlSlOO1 VI IN
people. Love of country and love or
home makes this the place of their de-
votions. Here is told in simple, earn
est words, the hopes, the wants n
the aspirations of the man who tolls
n bears the nation on.
THAT man among us VINO pest
knows the pathway to this altar, whose
plain, simple, democratic tanner OF
life impels a patient ear TO the pray
ers here offered and the wants here
made known, is the greatest among us
and should lead"
1t is intense with patriotism and ar
dent for the cause of the people, and
for a pure. just, honest, equal, fair gov
eminent. We make room for one more
illustrative extract, having o for no
others. Referring to the power of syn
.dicates, etc., the eloquent speaker said:
But why has it become necessary
in discussing the presidency of our ma
ton to consult the private interests of
the stock jobber, the usurer and the
ironmonger? Did the men whose
names are affixed to the Declaration
of Independence consult these lnnu-
.ences? Did Washington do SO before
he wrote his Farewell Address! Ut
did Lincoln consult Hanna before ne
dared to declare that this was a gov
eminent of the people, by the people
and for the people?' No, because gov
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-27

Russia will prove TO the Beers a.
proved. ,
Already thousands of Beers have be-
gun their third remove called a trek
out there. But if they should build UP
another republic five hundred miles
away, it would not be many years be-
fore John Bull would appear but just
to see how they were getting on.
The Anarchist Taylor, of Kentucky,
is knocking at McKinley's' front door
asking for the federal army to come in
and protect him. Mac will hardly
bite this time.
In the london Nineteenth Cen
tury," one of the two or three greatest
English reviews, there is an elaborate
paper on the history of the Dutch and
English in the past. 1t is informing
and entertaining. 1t covers nearly
three centuries. 1t is particularly in
teresting in connection with the pres
ent war between the Dutch Boer and
the Briton.
The actual shooting of Goebel has
been traced to two men, both negroes.
There are some three or four Access
series under arrest.
The relief column is reported to- be
miles from Mafeking.
Lord Wolseley predicted many weeks
ago this, and it may be fulfilled. He
said: "Bloemfontein would be occu-
pied on March 18th, and Pretoria, if
the Boer resistance was maintained, on
May 18th"