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Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-03-31

condition. This was a mistake, for
DIR. Guinan continued, "You may
not believe it, but 1 am q man who
has but six short weeks to live. The
malady with which / am afflicted is
covert in its action, but is sure and
sudden DEATH"
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-03-31

Word comes from the Iron Noun
tain mines at Leswick that the man.
agement has increased the wages OF
miners and muckers. Miners are to
receive SO. instead of so 65, and
muckers 81 so instead OF 81 10.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-03-31

During the past season 10000
seeds Of various tree species have
been planted in the southern part of
California by the Forest and Water
Association.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-03-31

The exact geographical center Of
the United States, calculating be-
tween longitudinal and latiudinal
extremes, is spot in Kansas about
20 miles north Of the point at which
the boundaries of Kansas, Oklahoma
and the Indian Territory meet.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-03-31

The expense of fighting the plague
in Honolulu has reached over half
a million dollars to this date. The
Council of State will be asked to sp-
propriate $3.50 900 more. The
natives are suffering for want Of
food
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-03-31

the threatened drought. Water in
our irrigation bitches will be scarce
this season.-Salt Lake Tribune.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-03-31
Ghe 2Seeklg Sentinel.
rs PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY BIT
A 8 x I L L M A NJ
TERMS FOR WEEKLY SENTINEL /:

An electric horse whip has been
invented which gives the animal q
shock instead OF O cut.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-02-23
FELL FROM FOURTH STORY.
Death of Congressman Charles A. Chick
ering at New York.

Death of Congressman Charles A. Chick
ering at New York.
New York, Especial. )-Congressman Chas.
A. Chickering of Copenhagen, N. Y, was
killed by falling or jumping from the fire.
escape on the fourth story Of the Grand
Union Hotel. this city. He was found dead
from fractured skull on the Forty-frst
street side OF the hotel, directly under the
window of his room. The window was open.
There is no means OF ascertaining how he got
over the four-foot railing of the fire-escape.
He had suffered much from rheumatism, and
the pain OF his sickness had effected his
mind.
Congressman Chickering arrived at the
hotel Sunday evening. He told the clerk he
was not well, and that he was suffering from
rheumatism; was on his way to Washington,
and had pass for himself and attendant
on the Pennsylvania Road. He remained
about the hotel Hobbies all day Monday, and
at night ate hearty supper and went to
bed at an early hour. A milkman passing
the hotel about five o'clock A. NJ, saw the
body Of man lying on the sidewalk The
clothing was saturated with rain, and blood
had flowed in great quantity from q terrible
break In the skull at the right temple.
The speculation about the manner OF death
led to the conjecture that the man may have
been seized by fit Of temporary insanity
from the pain OF the rheumatism and have
Jumped out OF the window In the night, or
that he had been q somnambulist and had
walked out Of tho window and clambered
over the fire-escape.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-02-23
The Suicide of Montcalm Oldham.

Dir. Moutcalm Oldham, who for many
years had been Clerk Of Accomac County
Court. committed suicide at his home. In the
town OF Accomac, by shooting himself in the
head with pistol. There Is no apparent
cause for the deed. Mr.. Oldham was per-
haps more universally beloved and respected
by all people, OF whatever political party or
creed, than any other man in public on the
Peninsula, and there was no honor which he
could have desired that would have been re-
fused him at theft hands. He was one of
the most efficient clerks In Virginia, and
there is no question but that his accounts
with the public will stand the severest
scrutiny. Mr.. oldham was prominently
mentioned as a candidate for Congress by
numerous friends, and could easily have
been made Judge Of the County Court two
years ago upon the death OF Judge Gillette
had he desired the place. He was one Of the
most pleasing and popular orators OF the
Shore, and acquired reputation as one OF
the finest speakers in the State In making a
dominating speech at the State convention
when Governor Mckinney was selected by
the Democratic party as its candidate. He
was about As years OF age and leaves a
widow. one son, Robert, and two daughters,
Miss Edith oldham and Mrs. Ruth Clarke,
wife OF Rev. Byron Clarke, OF the Presby-
terrain Church. and now living at Mount
Washington, Md.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-02-23
For Pure Elections.

The feature of the legislative proceedings
the past week was Mr.. Barksdale's speech in
the Senate in support OF his Pure Election
bill. The patron OF this measure made an
able and earnest effort in its behalf. This
bill is, except one section, duplicate OF the
Missouri law on the same subject. Mr.. Banks
dale insisted that the present statute punish
ing brides In elections Is not effective. He
challenged Senator Flood, who called his at
tention to this law or any other Senator, to
point TO single case in Virginia where there
had been conviction or even q prosecution
under this statute. The bill providing for
submitting to the voters the question calling
a constitutional convention will now be
promptly passed by the Assembly. The
Democratic legislative caucus has already
adopted the proposition, and it only remains
for the two houses to arrange the details.
One Of the most interesting fights before the
Legislature is that against the bill incorpOr-
ating the Virginia Telephone and Telegraph
Company. This measure passed through
the Senate, and but for the timely discovery
of lis opponents might have gone through
the House. Il Is conceded that the Ameri.
can Telephone and Telegraph Company,
which is assumed to be an auxiliary OF the
Southern Bell Telephone Company, Is be-
hind this movement. Every city in the State
Is fighting the bill. The movement to secure
a charter for this telephone company Is one
of the most important and far-reaching sub
iects before the Legislature.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-02-23
REPLY TO MACRUM.
Statement That His Mail Was opened
Discredjted--No Unnecessary Delays.

Statement That His Mail Was Opened
Discredjted- Unnecessary Delays.
Washington, Especial. while State De-
partment officials we're averse to discussing
the published statement OF Ex-Consul
Macrum. it was authortatively stated that
search of the records failed TO show that
Mr.. Macrum- had ever reported to the de-
partment that his official mail was being
regularly tempered with by the British au-
thorlties,
1t was said that he did, in general way,
report that both official and private mail
intended for American citizens did not reach
him punctually, and asked that protest be
made on account Of this rather arbitrary
proceeding on the part OF the postal author
tiles.
The department Investigated the matter
and learned that no unnecessary delay
existed. and does not credit the statement
that any correspondence, official or other
wise. was opened, inspected ond delayed by
British authorities.
Mr.. Macrum stated that his vice-consul,
MIR. Van Ameringen, closed up his business,
took the oath OF allegiance to the republic
and went to the front as burgher. The
records show that when Mr.. Ameringen APP
piled for appointment as vice-consul at Pre-
toria he stated that he was born In Holland;
that bis legal residence was at Pretoria, and
that he was a naturalized citizen OF the
South African Republic This application
was dated Pretoria, November II, 1888.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-02-23
ABOUT NOTED PEOPLE.

Aubrey Thomas De We're is tho oldest liv-
ing English poet.
Representative Mitchell May, Of the Sixth
New York district, has the reputation OF be-
ing the best-dressed man in Congress.
Lord Dalmeny, Lord Rosebery's eldest
son. has Just passed the Sandhurst examina-
ton. He is 10Th out of 20 for the Cavalry
and Foot Guards.
Senator Hanna's rheumatic leg Is again
giving him some trouble, and for the last
few days he has been walking with the aid
of cane.
Senator Beveridge carries his papers In a
handsome black leather portfolio bearing
his name in silver lettering, the gift OF somc
OF his constituents.
Here is an enthusiastic New Workers. APP
probation OF Paderewski: "Why, there's
only one pianist in the world; all the rest OF
them are merely hired help"
Josiah Quincy, Ex-Mayor OF Boston, an
nounces that he will shortly marry Mrs.
William r. Taylor, widow OF the late head
master OF Adams Academy at Quincy.
Colonel Baden-Powell Is a great admirer
OF Sir Frederick Darlington, who has just
been commissioned Major-Gencral to lead
guerrillas In the South African War.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-02-23
FROM WASHINGTON.

The body OF General Lawton was buried
In Arlington after imposing exercises, relig-
ious and military. Rev. DR.. Stryker deliv-
cred the eulogy. The President and his
Cabinet were present. and all departments
of the government were represented by their
highest officials.
At the Friday night session of tho House
Mr.. Talbert, of South Carolina, created a
scene by excitedlys calling for recognition
after the chair refused to notice his presence
on the floor.
Rear Admiral McNair was given sick
leave. and Commander Richard Wainwright
was designated to, succeed him as superin-
tcndent Of the Naval Academy.
Bartlett Wooley, star-route carrier be-
tween Dixon and vancleve No., was arrested
on the charge OF riiling the mails.
Capt. Z. T. Strong was ordered to tho
command of the Monadnock, on the Asiatic
Station.
Reports on various subjects we're made to
the Woman's Suffrage Convention, in Wash
ington.
| Senator Jones introduced free eii~Sr
1c0;nage substitute for the pending Coinage
| lill.
President Mckinley entertained the veneer
able Bishop Walden, of Cincinnati.
A resolution expressing sympathy for the
Boers and urging mediation on the part OF
the United States was adopted in Mt OF
Temporary alteration Of attention. Mr.
Allen consented to reconsideration OF the
vote by which the resolution was passed.
Ex-Governor Wolcott of Massachusetts,
declined the appointment as member OF the
Philippine Commission.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-02-23
THE OLD DOMINION.
LATEST NEWS CLEANED FROM 'Ahi'
Gus PARTS OF VIRGINIA.
THE PHOEBUS MYSTERY.
Verdict of Coroner's Jury-It Deciare'
Nus Garland Came TO Her Death by
Sharp instrument penetrating
Heart-MOntcalm Oldham Comhi's sur
cide-Large Sale of Lumber.

w. J. Garland, who Is suspected OF muir
dering his wife In Phebus by staboing hef
through the heart with hatpin or neeoie,
has been placed In the Hampton jail ior ~
days, to await the investigation OF the ponce
into the case. At the end Of 10 days ne VIII
be taken before local justice for preiml-
nary examination. According to Garianu
story he and Mrs. Bidelia Greaney were
married in Camden, n. j., by justice OF tue
peace six months ago and lived there unt'i
two weeks ago. when Mrs. Garland asKeo
him to move to Phpbus. They reached tha'
place 10 days ago and Mrs. Garland pur.
chased saloon. He said that they lived
happily together, and In describing her ias'
Illness Garland became quite pathetic. Dur
ing the time she was sick he prepared cup
Of tea and a gin punch for her. TUESDAY
night she told him she had something 10 tel
him and asked him to close the store anu
come to her room. He was undressing when
his wife was seized with the violent paroxysm
which ended In her death while he was 60
Ing for doctor Garland steadfastly de-
cares that he knew nothing OF his wlies
means although he says she had mouse
and lot in Camden, which she sod some time
ago. Mrs. Garland. it Is claimed by her
husband. was taken Ill Tuesday afternoon
about o'clock. She complained OF feeling
sick and went to her bed. Tuesday night
about II o'clock the woman died, and her
husband sent for several women TO come 70
his saloon. the bedroom being in the rear OF
The building, and prepare the body lof
burial. Two colored women-Sallie Virgins
and Juliet kandell--responded after some
delay, and the remains were sbrouded ana
lsid upon the boards in the little room just
back of the bar When daylight came Oh1cer
Joseph Mastin was patrolllng his district,
when some one called his attention to tho
fact that Mrs. Garland had died during the
night. Martin lost no time In investigating
the death and soon became convinced that
the case was somewhat involved In mystery.
He then went to Hampton and made known
his suspicious to Sheriff Curtis. The arrest
OF Garland and the post-mortem examina-
ton, which resulted In finding the marks III
the woman's heart, followed. Garland 10
six-footer, heavily built with black hair and
eyes, and is about 80 years OF age. His vile
was over 60. Among the papers found IN
the room they occupied was deed to
piece Of property situated at 1881 South
Tenth street. Camden. Mrs. Garland Is said
to have had brother in Philadelphia. The
verdict OF the Coroner's jury was that she
came to her death by sharp instrument
penetrating her heart.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-02-23
WERE AFRAID OF LAYTON.
Gen. Wheeler Says Insurrection Broke
Out Afresh When He Was Killed.

Gen. Wheeler Says Insurrection Broke
Out Afresh When He Was Killed.
Birmingham, Ala, Especial. Gen. Joe
Wheeler, writing to the chairman and mem
bers OF the Rivers and Harbor Commission
from Panique, Island of Luzon, under date
OF January 6, asks their active efforts In
securing an appropriation for the Tennessee
River, below Chattanooga. General Wheeler
saws the death OF General Lawton has dc.
j ayed his departure for home. His letter
fs'idis, In part:
II expected to have been in Washington
by the 1st OF December, but l regarded it
imperative that l should remain while the
campaign was going on, in November. In
: December it seemed that the insurreetioD
was over, and I prepared to leave; but the
death OF General IIawton apparently gave
fresh encouragement. 10 the insurgents, and
I felt it my duty to remain short time
longer.
II think the situation will soon be such az
to justify my leaving, and hope to start
. for Washington In few days"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-02-23
REMEMBERED THE MAINE.
Second Anniversary of Loss Of WarshiI
Observed at Havana.

Second Anniversary of Loss Of Warship
Observed at Havana.
Havana, Especial. )-Tho second anniver-
sary OF the destruction of the United States
battleship Maine in this harbor was suitably
observed here.
At O'Clock several hundred Americans
boarded launches and tugs and went to the
wreck OF the Maine, over which the United
States flag was flying at half mast.
Every available piece OF wreckage above
the water was banked with laurels, and from
the searchlight platform short prayers were
offered by DIR. McGoe, of the Episcopal
Church, and Father Jones, Of the Catholic
Church.
At the Church OF MERGED the municipal
ity arranged for imposing memorial serv-
ices, which were attended by Governor
General Wood, officers representing the de-
partments, the civil officials and the secre-
taries
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-02-23
FINANCIAL BILL,
CURRENCY MEASURE PASSES SENATE
BY VOTE OF 46 TO 20.
TWO AMENDMENTS CARRY.
Ten Sections of the New Bill-The Doiiar
of 1913 Grains, Nine-Tenths Fine, shaii
BE the Standard of Value of the United
States, and All Money to Be Held at
Parity With 1t.

Washington, (Special. 1.-The Senate sub
stitute for the House currency Dill was
passed by the Senate by the decisive Dd-
jority of 46 to 30. Prior to the final passage
OF the bill amendments were considered un-
der the 1O-minute rule. Only two Of these
amendments were adopted, VIZ, one onereo
by the Finance Committee keeping the door
open to international bimetallism ana one
by Mr.. Nelson, of Minnesota, providing LOT
national banks with $4,000 capital In towns
OF not more than $4,000 inhabitants.
The bill as passed consists OF 10 sections.
1t provides that the dollar OF rs $40 grains
of gold nine-tenths fine shall be the standard
unit OF value, and that all forms OF United
States money shall be maintained at parity
with it, and that Treasury notes ana green
backs shall be redeemable in gold.
The Secretary of the Treasury Is to SET
apart fund of $3.50, O0), 900 in gold for the
redemption Of these notes, and to MAINTAIN
this fund at figure not below SlOO, ,ooo
he is empowered to sell bonds OF the United
States bearing interest at not exceeding
per cent.
1t shall also be the duty Of the Secretary
of the Treasury, as fast as standard silver
dollars are coined, to retire an equal amount
of treasury notes and to issue silver certlii-
Gates against the silver so coined. Onoer
certain provisions, too, gold certificates
shall be issued against the gold held In the
Treasury. No United States notes or Treas
ury notes shall be issued in denominations
OF less than S1O and no silver certificates In
denominations Of more than SlO.
The Bonded Debt.
The Secretary Of the Treasury Is also
authorized to refund the bonded debt OF the
United States in 9O-year bonds bearing per
cent. interest, the principal and interest OF
these bonds to be paid in gold. The per
cent. bonds shall be issued at not less than
par. Any national bank, by depositing with
the United States bonds of this country,
shall be permitted to issue circulating notes
to the face value of the bonds deposited, no
bank being allowed to issue circulating notes
in excess of the amount of the paid-in capt.
tai stock OF the bank.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-02-23
TORTURED BY FILIPINOS.
Three Struggling Massachusetts Soldiers
MaItreated and Killed.

Three Struggling Massachusetts Soldiers
MaItreated and Killed.
Boston, Especial. "A despatch to the Globe
from IloiIo says: Three Massachusetts SOL
diers Of the Twenty-sixth Regiment, U. S. v,
have been tortured to death byinsurgents.
The men were Dennis Hayes, VIM. Dugan
and Michael Tracy, privates OF Company F,
under Captain William NJ. Tutherly. They
remained behind the column at Ballnag last
November to get tuba, and refused to ac-
company the corporal sent by Captain
Tutherly to bring them along. They were
captured by the insurgents hanging on the
rear of the column, and were cruelty tor
tured and murdered by the rebels in the
public plaza at Balinag, the action being
countenanced by the Spanish priest.
The padre has since left his parish for the
mountains.
When the men remained behind they had
with them their full equipment OF arms and
ammunition, which was captured.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-02-23
FIELD OF LABOR.

Havana has so labor unions.
Germany makes celluloid mirrors.
England has Sc, 900 union printers.
New York has 1000 union painters.
Cuba's census employed many women.
Panama Canal now employs 5000 men.
Frisco cloakmakers were recently locked
out.
United States contains 1850 union paint
.ers and decorators.
In New York union painters get $3.50 a
lay; Brooklyn, So.
A Frisco musician was fined $50 for play
ing with non-unionists.
Japan's new gold fields are beginning to
attract considerable attention.
Peru produces practically all the raw CO.
|alne that the world consumes.
New Zealand's export of gold was 81, 000,-
% greater in 1899 than in 1893.
The physicians In South birmingham,
lass. have agreed on a schedule OF rates
" their services,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-02-23
TO HARASS AMERICANS.
fjlipinos Adopt Guerrilla Tactics in
Albay, characterization Outposts
Suffer.


Manila, (By Cable. )--Of late tho Filipinoq
"a Albay province, Luzon, have adopted
harassilfg tactics against tho towns which
the Americans have garrisoned
They camp in the hills AID maintain o
constant fire upon tn American outposs.
When the troops sally against them they
scatter, returning when tho Americans re-
tire.
Tho Filipinos shoot burning arrows, and
have thus burned largo part OF tho town
of Albay. Most of the larger towns In that
province are practically deserted except by
thegarrisons. Scarcely any OF the inhaolt-
ants return to their homes. They are camp
ing in the interior, and it is supposed armed
natives prevent them going back.
1t is reported that there is much suffering
among them owing to lack Of food. AS
result of these conditions the hemp business
ia that section is seriously hindered, and
hips going for cargoes are compelled to
lake gangs OF coolies to do their loading.
iemp held in the interior is inaccessible.
Colonel Bell will take two regiments and
battery through the provinces of North
arines and South Camarines, going
On transports Many Filipinos re-
lyl!eed to that part of the island from Ca
rlte and Batangas provinces. He is now
operating southwark through Zambales
province.
Another expedition will soon start to gar
rison towns along the north coast OF the
Island OF Mindanao.
Guerrilla warfare continues south Of Ma
Mia. Two attempts have been made to
ambush tho Americans. General Schwan,
while returning to Manila with his staff and
an escort of hundred cavalry from Batan-
gas, was attacked by the Filipinos. The
latter were repused, but the Americans had
! 0ve men wounded.
Lieutenant Colonel Beacon, with six COM
panies of the Forty-second Infantry, had
Two hours fight with General Pho del Pillars
command which attempted to ambush the
Americans along the trail through Morong
province, near tho lake. Here also the ma
nves were repulsed, but the Americans had
several wounded, among them captain.
An expedition is proceeding northward
from Subig. 1t Is reported that the Filipino
general Alexandra has recovered from his
wound and has assembled large force In
that district.
The plague at Manila continues Eight
ses were reported last week among the
.tves aud Chinese. There is no excite
ent, and business and social life are I'M
disturbed.
Smallpox is prevalent among the natives
hlong the railroad and in towns on the
northern coast. Two officers OF the Thirty
sixth Volunteer Infantry have died OF the
disease and another officer and several SOL
diers have beon stricken.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-02-23
SKATER SAYS FOREVER.

United States Must Always Keep Garri-
sons in Philippines.
Buffalo, n. Y, Especial. j. Gen. William r.
Shafter was at Fort Porter while returning
to San Francisco.
Interviewed on the Philippine situation he
said: ~ regard the insurrection as broken.
SO far as the Tagals are concerned the in.
surrection is practically ended. AS to what
may occur among the other tribesmen over
there cannot say"
"How long will garrison be necessary in
the Philippines" was asked.
Forever" he replied, land by forever 1
mean during your lifetime and mine"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-02-23
THE AMERICAN ATTACHE.

A Report That He Was Missing Contra
dicted in Despatch from Jacobsdal.
London, (By Gable. Lloyd Weekly News
paper publishes a dispatch from Modder
River, under date of Friday evening. saying
that the American and Austrian attaches
are reported to be missing.
Another despatch, dated at Jacobsdal the
same day, states that Captain Slocums and
the Austrian attache are at that place.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-02-23
OEN, HARRISON sWINDLED.

He and Mrs. Harrison Victims of Sharp
Practices in Paris.
indianapolis, Ind. Especial. Ut is being
related here that both ex-President Harrison
and his wife were systematically robbed and
swindled during their visit to Paris last
summer, when the General was engaged in
the Venezuelan boundary arbitration.
General Harrison would give no details
beyond saying that the story was snbstan'
TALLY correct,