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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-08
SOUTHERN DEVELOPMENT.

On the verge OF the fruit movement to
Northern markets much interest is being
manifested in the South in the establishment
of canning factories. The success OF those
already established in saving surplus fruit
to become a profitable article OF trade has
led TO plans for additions to this industry.
This is but one OF the many manifestations
here and there Of the tendency in the South
TO diyersifcation of industries keeping pace
with Investigation OF crops. An example
of the opportunities opening for such divers-
Acation is given in q letter from ia ckson,
Miss. In this weeks Manufacturers Record.
1t says:
"Several years ago an enterprising gentle
man from Illinois. j. G. Toole by name, came
to Jackson prospecting. He started wagon
factory In a modest way, and soon had az
opportunity to dispose OF it, which he did.
Then. to the great surprise OF al, he bought
a tract OF poor land north Of the city, some
sixty or seventy acres. 1t had been culti-
waited until there was very little left in the
soil capable of supporting crop. Mr.. Toole
at once erected some inexpensive buildings,
and then prepared his land and put in a crop
/ Of broom corn, which was decided novelty
in this section. In the fall he got some ma.
chinery. and, harvesting his corn, began TO
turn out In small lots very good, durable
oualitv of brooms. He found ready sale
for a he could make He exhausted his
supply of homegrown corn, and was COM
pelled to buy in Illinois and Indiana. Last
vear he largely increased his acreage OF
broom corn, increased his capacities, and
still could not supply the demand for his
brooms. Again he had to go into Northern
markets and pay $50 a ton for the brush
This wear he has gotten more land, and in
addition has made contracts with a number
of farmers In the vicinity, so he will be in
dependen mt of the supply market and hesays
that he has almost the entire output OF his
factory for this year contracted for"
"This example of the ability to make
money in industry, if enterprise and capa-
bility seize the opportunity, is being dupli-
Gated in Mississippi under the spur OF recent
liberal legislation. Within the past few days
charters have been filed with the Secretary
Of state for an oil and fertilizer mill at Kus-
ciusko, for lumber and brick works at Nor
Acid for turpentine resin and naval stores
nlant at Taylorsville, for oil mill, gin, fer
tilzer works and ice factory at Macon, for
saw and Single mills at Glendora, for furn'-
ture factory Mt vicksburg, for turpentine and
naval stores plant at Hattiesburg, and for
book binders at Yazoo City. The same
spirit Is displayed in other Southern States.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-08
ECLIPSE WAS SUPERB.
Ideal Weather In Many Places for see
ing sun Darkened.-
mers Made Happy.

Seldom has total eclipse OF the sun oc-
curred nnder better conditions for observa-
ton than the one which was visible Mohu"y
in parts OF North America, Europe anu
Africa.
Clear and beautiful weather prevalieu
throughout almost the entire belt OF tota'i-
tv. This not only afforded the astronomers
ideal conditions for making scientific Cd
servations. but heightened the effect OF the
wonderful spectacle on the millions Oh per-
sons who gazed at it merely as sublime
phenomena of nature.
Astronomical parties were scattered tnicK-
" throughout the totally belt, whicn resan
In the Pacific Ocean just west oil MEXICO
and extended through Mexico, Loulslana,
Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South caro-
lima. North Carolina and Virginia, thence
crossing the ocean to Portugal, SPAN, Al
ciers and traversing Northern Africa 10 the
Red Sea. where it ended. The belt was %
miles wide.
The United States Government had three
stations for observing the eclipse IN TINS
country. These were at Pinehurst N. Wy
where the station was In charge OF Prof'
Aaron N. Skinner; at Barnesville, ga, III
charge Of Prof. Milton Updegraff, and az
Griffin. Ga, in charge of Prof. Stimson ..
Brown. Captain c. H. Davis, superinteno'
ent of the Naval Observatory at Washing-
ton. was in communication with these OIL
Gals 10y telegraph.
Remarkably successful results were
achieved. The conditions at Pinehurst were
particularly favorable, though hoped-ior oo-
servations Of the periodicity offs shadow tands
could not be taken.
At GAINESVILLE the corona flashed out ID
double fan-like form OF great beauty. sew
eral solar prominences were distinctly op-
served.
The United States Government also mao
q station In Tripoll, Northern Africa, where
excellent results were obtained. At Algier'
a w,ird effect was produced. The color o.
the sea was changed from deep blue to gray
and the trees became purple. The corona
and shadow bonds were observed unuei
| rarely favorable conditions.
| Crowds of sightseers went to Norfolk, va
for the great spectacle. Among them wa'
President Mckinley, who made the triplron
Washington on the dispatch boat Dolphin
The temperature fell, and at the period o
totality there was drop Of ~ degrees. III
corona. with the planets Mercury and venus
shining near. was seen to great advantage
AS the sun was darkened weird enec
was produced at many places. ms leu !.
some scenes of excitement, colored peopl
in the South being especially affected.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-08
ADESTRUCTIyE FIRE.
Wiped Out Valuable business Property III
ApaIachicola.

Apalachicoln, Fla, Especial. IA dlsas-
trous fire broke out in the residence OF MIS-.
Broughton. 1t spread to the Methodist
Church and from there to the business por-
ton of the town. In less than three hours
three blocks were entirely consumed. Inc
following is partial report of the losses;
The Methodist church, the residences OF
Mrs. Broughton and DR.. Willis Hicks, Offices
of j. H. Lovett & Co., the store OF Patton
and Hall and all intervening shops to II.
Collins store. on the corner OF Centre ana
Market streets
The fire crossed Market street to the build
ings occupied by Drs. Alexander Hoffman,
Moore and Willis Hicks, Messrs. Mura'
Hendry and Rice, Warren, A. Fl. Hopp, f..
| A. Flateur & Co., DR.. Rush Lichenfelt, A
H. Gendberg. the residence of J. S. Hatch
cock, the Times Office, John Cooks bar and
adjacent buildings. From here the fire
leaned across Centre street and consumed
everything from the Central Hotel TO the
| icehouse on the wharf. Everything on the
| water front from the telegraph office 10
Rugge & Sons, on Water street, was con-
sumed. The customhouse was consumed
and very few of the records were saved
The splendid armory, recently built at a cos'
| of S18, 900, also was destroyed.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-08
Wife Killed, Husband Drunk.

shamokiD, Pa, Especially. Patrick Elan
nerv. sixty-four years old, was arrested on
susnicion of having choked and kicked his
wife. aged sixty-six years, to death at their
home here. The couple had been drinking
heavily. and neighbors say they saw Elan
nery assault her several times. Mary Cav
anaugh. daughter. called ut the home late
in the day and discovered her father rock
ing himself near the corpse Of his wife In
the Kitchen. He was drunk, and the police
had no trouble in arrestipg him.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-08

police, however descended on him and d =
army Of fifty men, and since then up to the
present time the captain had lived II
another part OF the town.
The preparations to retake possession
were made with great secrecy, and 1oYas
not until dawn that the police we're aware
of the invasion. Patrolman O'Malley saw
small schooner anchored off the shore wheD
daylight broke. From the boat Captain
Streeter landed his men, who had hoisted
the United States flag. The patrolman tele-
phoned Inspector Hedelheimer OF the oc'
currence. The inspector resolved to make
no move in the matter until after a confer
ence with the law department of the city,
and in consequence the invaders, or right
full owners, as they claim TO be, were lett
unmolested, while the police figured out
campaign.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-08
MARRIAGE or AGED PAIR,
Ratified Youthful Vows After Seventy
one Long Years of Fidelity.

Ratified Youthful Vows After Seventy
one Long Years of Fidelity.
SouTh BLOOMFIELD, Ohio (Speclal).-
August Croft, cighty-six, and Kate PHtaam,
eigbty-elght years old, were married Dets
a few days ago. Engaged at the ages II
fifteen and seventeen, they ratified thel
youthful VOWS ut the altar after seventy
one long years OF adeiity.
Family opposition and lack OF moneyde-
ferred the prospective marriage from time
TO time, and one day after lorg talk they
made singular resolutioG-not to marry
until both had reached an advanced age
and were financially able to do so.
Morrow County Is noted for the loDgeV.
ity of it's natives, and there were present
about fifty persons, the youngest OF whom
was sixty -one years OF age. The minister
Rev. Moorehouse, IS eigaty-seyen years cl
nee. and an old schoolmate OF both par-
tine
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-08
To Prison for Life.

welland, Ont, (speciai.)-The three con,
yicted Observation-Disclosures, Noiln and
Walsh--vere taken to Kingston, there &c
serve their sentence OF life Imprisonment.
The prisoners were handcuffed together and
securely guarded. A great crowd saw theii
departure. pullman and Walsh were surly
the latter complaining that the handouts
hurt him. Nolin was particularly chatty
remarkinc to the sheriff that 1T was beau
ful mornine." He also told the ladies neal
him that he was sorry to leave them.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-08
Had Fire at Tampa.

Tampa. Fla, (special).-A disastrous fire
that will involve loss of at least 100000
broke out in the building on Franklin street
occupied by the dry goods house of Cohn,
Friedman Il Co., and at one o'clock the
block and the Jackson block, adjoining
were in ruins. The latter block was occu-
pied by yatterin Il Co., dealers in shoes,
and Mason Il Co., dry goods, whose stocks
are practically ruined. Cohn, Friedman &
% . stock ia valued at 1926, 900.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-08
ssn,,e Orders Cuban inquiry.

Tho United States Senate agreed to the
resolution for an investigation by the
Committee on Cuban Affairs of the Cuban
postal aud other Irregularities, authorH'
ING the committee to visit Cuba, II neces'
sary, to pursue the inquiry. The members
of the committee are Senator Plat (Rep.
Ionn.). Chairman, and Messrs. Aldrich,
Cnliom, Davis, Mcmillan, Chandler, spoon
or, Teller. Money, Tallaierro and Butler,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-08
blinded by the Eclipse.

Lancaster, Pa, Especial Mrs. II. c..
McAllister, of Conestoga Center, near here,
has became bind in one eye as result OF
gazing too long at the eclipse of the SUM-.
She watched it closely for long time, both
through smoked glass and with the naked
eve. Her sight became dim the next day,
and grew steadily worse until she is unable
to see with that eye.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-08
To Cover NeeIx,s Case.

Washington, (Specia). After an extended
debate the Senate to-day passed the bill
providing for the extradition OF persons
who have committed certain crimes In Cuba
from the United States to the Island. As
amended, the bill provides that the alleged
criminal shall be punished under the laws
of Cuba as administered by Cuban courts.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-08
CLoUDBURsT IN THE SOUTH.

Nearly Three Inches of Water Fell IN
Three Quarters Of an Hour.
Meriden, Miss, (SpeciaD. cloudburs'
over this city resulted In much damage to
municipal and private property. The down
pour lasted forty-eight minutes and regis
tered Q. IS inches at the signal station. This
is believed to be the greatest precipitation
for the length OF time on record. Ten min
utes after the rain begun the streets were
flooded. and twenty-minutes after hundreds
OF stores were foot deep in water.
A large portion OF the store OF Three Foot
Brothers gave way beneath the weight Of
water and flooded the floors below.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-08
Diaz Honors Mckinley.

Chicago, H., Especial. "A special dis
natcb from the City OF Mexico says:
president Diaz has designated 100 picked
,urales to attend the Pan-American EXPOSE
tion at Buffalo as complimentary body
puard to the President of the United States.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-08
Fatal EXPLOSION of a Mine.

Clifton, W. Va, Especial IAN explosion
of firedamp in the Camden-Spilman mine
killed Charles Varian and several others.
The tipple and several mine cars at the
mouth of the mine were blown away and
demolished, and several persons narrowly
escaped from flying debris. A flash OF pow
der ignited the gas.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-08
no6cjt Tn Porto Rico.

Washington, Especial. THE total receipts
NJ the Porto Rican Treasurer for the month
of April, 1900, were s1O5,S69,lS. The total
navments for the month were $1S6, 510.H,
which shows deficit for the month Of
eeO Gal 80
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-08
5000. 600 For Union Seminary.

Richmond, Especial. The trustees OF the
Union Theological Seminary here raised
5000. 600 for additional buildings.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-08
Six Months for Holland.

Washington, (SpeciaD Jay G. Holland,
who several days ago pleaded guilty to the
charge OF libelng United States Senator
Taliaferro, OF Florida, was sentenced to six
months in iail
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-08
a,med at Postofflce Employees.

Washington, (SpeciaD.-Senator Chand-
lar introduced bill prohibiting employees
of the Government, under the civil service,
from organizing associations which are used
for the promotion of legislation. The bill Is
aimed at the postal clerks, whose organiza-
tions are interested in bills before Congress
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-08
K;lIed nv Lightning.

Allentown, Pa, (speciD. -Irenevan Horn
ngsd thirty years, daughter of Jacob Van
Horn. farmer near Centre Valley. was
struck by ligltaias and instantly killed.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-08
NH, 81 Samuel f. WbeatIey.

Washington, (SpeciaD. Samuel E. Wheat
ley. ex-Commissioner Of the District OF Co.
lumbia. died from the effects OF stroke Of
paralysis. He leaves a widow and seven
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-08
RUSSIA BLOCKED.
AMERICAN AND OTHER FORCES NOW
IN PEKIN.
SITUATION HAS IMPROVED
Many DIPLOMATS Believe that the Prompt
Action of the United states Minister and
the Other Foreign Representatives mas
Checked, for the Time Being. Russia
Designs,

Shanghai, (By Cable. 1.-The detachm ,s'
of over three hundred international piue
jackets has arrived at Pekin.
Twenty-three warships are now at laku.-
nine Russian, three British, three German,
three French, two American, two Japanese
and one italian.
In addition to their crews, the husslaus
have on board their warships ll,OOo troops
from Port Arthur, with fed equipment,
Fourteen thousand Russian troops are he'o
in readiness at Port Arthur.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-08
MERRY WAR.
ARMED POLICE CAPTURE THE FORT
OF CHICAGO sOUATTERs.
NOVEL FIGHT OVER LAND

Captain Streeter, Who Claims Owner
ship, Defied the Authorities with LII
tie Army of Seventy Men and Two Cat
ling Guns-Park Police Tired Upon d!
His Pickets.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-08

Washington, Especial. minister Conger,
at Pekin. reports 10 the State Department
that the arrival of $50 guards for the lege-
tions OF Russia, France. Great Britain, 1taiy'
Japan and the United States has had tue
effect of improving tho situation. lie says
that Pekin is much quieter, but that the BOX
ers are still active in the surrounding couh-
try.
1t is hinted in diplomatic circles here That
the sudden increase of activity on the part
of the Boxers is nothing more than part oi
a well-conceived Plan by one OF the great
European powers to secure Il permanent
Judgment in Pekin, and to seize posilloh
giving ii full control of the great Pel-ho
River, the approach 10 the Chinese capital
1t is further intimated that the plan mas
proved aboriive, owing 10 the alertness VI
the other European powers represented III
Chinese waters. but particularly to the read
mess of the United States Minister, Mr.. Con-
ger. and the American Rear Admiral on
board the Newark, which at once gave the
movement au undesired international aspect,
and so tended to prevent the particular ma
ton concerned from aggrandizing Itself al
the expense Of the interests'of the other ma
lions. Therefore, it is assumed that the eX-
element will rapidly abate, and the Boxers
will dispense, temporarily, at lie. st.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-08

The nation referred to in the Washington
dispatch is Russia, whose designs upon emma
have been manifest for some time. 1t has
been reported that Russia is preparing 10
send over one hundred thousand troops INTO
Northern China by the Trans Siberian HALL
way. and the fact, as reported in the Shang-
hal dispatches, that there are IL 600 troops
on nine Russian warships in TaSu harpor,
clearly shows the Cznr's intentions to en-
croach upon China.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-08

London, (By Cable. THE Vienna cores
pondent of the Daily Telegraph says:
can active exchange of dispatches is go
ing forward among the great powers relative
10 China. The colossal superiority OF nus
sia's representation at Taku Is regarded us
significant. The Triple A liance advocates
united action by Europe to protect common
interests"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-06

.,,ao,,,,, s;r.o,.s of Washington. is visit
~. j., pseI,mond for a few days This
,,.t;te aud charming soprano may be
The engagement is announced OF MISS MSS; M
riam Rosenheim to MI Leroy .. IU .',.
Mr.. and Mrs Herman Rosenheim OF No.
1863 West Franklin Street. she Is exceed
ingly attractive and accomplished ana Is
one OF The most popular young tau'es -
Mr.. Cohen , Is me S9 % and is con-
men, o. GlS 49, III, fa, ~ business He is
prominent IN oo'A Soe''''' '''i'' @'''''''s -,
circles
',.,,,.l,.,,- o,a Miss caro-
line Hollasi1y have ss.,iFile" 10 ''tS -, 80
and VIII be al NO. iGo Ne7e 49, =
The Misses Hairis are III Ne" i'' ~ q
the Waldorf Astoria.
Mrs S. c. fleming is the guest OF he:'
sister Mrs. G. f. Roberts. in Newport
News. Last week Mrs Roberts gave an
Nr- r. y Morris. who has been The
,,,,asf If Mrs S,mueI Haas, of Baltimore,
No.
WV or 1a,-n~tc,,
Hls, 0'I'iuel - ,,.d,ds IN ma civ n #
week
Mr, ana MI Leo i;s.st, ,ta 80 -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-06

with murder. The grand jurors
are Messrs Charles z. Taylor, foreman;
w. j. Westwood. j. Z. Epps, Charles
HuizIer. r. RyIand Gwathmey. e. Uii-
man, John A. Curtis. john ". Ferguson
and W H. Zimmerman.
True bills Of Indictment were returned
as follows.
For felony-William Coles, murder; VII
Fam Dawn:ns alias William White, mail
cious woundins; Clarence Gaines mali
c:ous wounding; Sidney Granger. burg
larry 1.-TWO indcimeuts): Robert NJ Hardie,
malicious woundins: Edward Hicks, burg
larry; Paul Jones, MALICIOUS wounains; ii.
V Lovensor, receiving stolen grasses ;
Frank Moore alias Frank Morgan, house
breaking: Charlotte Patterson. house
breaking: Albert Paxton mal!c Gus wound
ing; Lula Pollard grand larceny: Nilliilln
Randolph. forgery: Cornelius Robinson
malicious wornd.ns: William Saunders
aiiaa Henry Brown, alias William Hesirs'
burglary, same, attempt 10 murder; same
burglary again: John Smith, muSdef'
Henry H ven4hIe alHs joseph smith,
grand larceny: Thomas White. ROBBERY
Anderson W'oo;fClk, attempt to murder
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-06
SPREAD LIKE W!I.n.FIRE.

When things are the best they be
leading druggist Of Bellevi.le. O.. writes:
Electric Ritters are the best selling bit
tiers / havey handled in 20 years You
know why? Most diseases begin in disor-
ders of stomach, liver, kidneys. bowels,
blood and nerves. Electric Bitters tones
no the stomach. regulates liver kidneys
and bowels, purttes the blood. strength
ems the nerves. hence cures multitudes of
maladies. 1t builds UP the entire system.
Puts new life aud vlsor into any weak,
sickiy, rundown man or woman. Price
20 cents Sold by Owens & Minor Drug
Company, opposite postotfice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-06
EAILKoaDs
RAILROADS
Richmond fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad.
Schedule In effect July :. 1000.

Schedule In effect july =. 1900
LEAVE: BYRD-SrRkI.T .s.s'a stlt
points North. Stops ar MILFORD,
Fredericksburg and esaans.co.
Sleepers to Washington and New
York.
ton and points North Stops at
Esiba. Glen Allen. Ashland. Iay-
iessviils. boswell. a ggtssr G zen.
Brooke, Whitewater and ouantico.
Buffet Parlor Car
s;oi 4. AZ Daily exceDe sunday fo1
Washington and points NORTH
Stops at Eioa, Glen Allen. Ash
Land. boswell. Milford. Fretiericks-
burg and Quantieo. Buffet Parioi
Car.
LOO NJ Daily. except Sunday. for WASH
inston and points North. Stops at
Elea. Glen allen, Ashland Dos.
oaantieo 0f aufrst sarios Gaf e a
meets with Congressional Limited
at Washington.
7:io F. N. Daily. for WASHINGTON and
land. boswell. Milford Fredericks-
1urg- Brooke. Widew;II.r and
s spanaso s Steps oibsF stations
New York Sleeper Washington to
ARRIVE BYRp-STREET STATION
$40 A. NJ Daily. Stops at widewater.
Boswell tsSl Ashland aad F.lbas is Stops
other stations sundays. Sleeper
New York to Richmond.
sos p. Nj Daily. except sunday stops
W Well. Ashland, Glen I iI,Ii and
Eiba. BufTst Parlor Car.
$50 T. NJ. Daily. StopS ut Fretlericss,
burg. poswsfi. Ashland and Eliza.
Pullman cars from New York and
Washington
40 NJ paily. Stops at Whitewater.
Brooke. F'redencks6Grs. summit.
Guinea, w oodslaue. Milford, Penots..
SuttIer Glen, boswell, TayIorsvttle.
ashland Glen Allen and Eiba.
Buffet Parlor Car.
ACCOMMODATIONS TRAINS.
DAILY. EXCEPT e, S 5. LAY. S,,,,,r,,,
S s:dS p p N Leaves BYRD-sTREET Sta
ton for F-ederieksbqfs ~
$40 y NJ Leaves EI4B.A for Ashland.
$40 4. M. Arrives ELIZA from Ash
Stat ton from fredericksburg
co, 2. Nj. Arrives ELLA from Ash
6 A i. THROUGH TRAINS VIA s. a. L
JUNCTION AND r.. +. AND
LEAVE BROAD sTfsEE.T STATION.
5:ao A NJ. Dai y Tor : Washington and
polnts North. stops at .'redericks-
burg and Qnantlco: Sieepers to
New York Dining car
600 2. NJ Daily, for Washington and
wv points Moth Stops at boswell,
fredericksburg AID ouantieo
ARRIVE .Ess iB5RtoAD-sTTtEET STATION.
oeo % II Daily. Stops only at Fred
erickskurE boswell and Ashland.
Sleeper from New York,
1880 z NJ. Daily. stops only at Fres,-
ertcksburg boswell AMI Ashland
Sleepers from New York Dining
car.
Z. T. y. MYERS, w t:IAn Lott,