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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
Rejects. ROBERTS, OFFERS
Neither VIII Cronje, the Boer Com.
mander Accept British Medical
Aid for His Wounded.

Paardeberg, Orange Free State, (By
Cable Gen. Cronje's position is more
hopeless than ever. Our guns dominate the
sloping ascents from the river Oh all sides,
and by q rush OF the Shropshires on Wednes'
day night up the river bed the Beers lost two
hundred yards space in their cover. De-
serters say the British fire has been deadly
and affirm that Gen. Cronje himself Is WILL
ing to surrender, but Is overborne by the
young Beers from the Transvaal.
There are women and children with the
Boer force. Gen. Roberts proposed to lei
them pass out of danger, but this suggestion,
as well as the proffer OF medical aid, has
been rejected.
The kopje captured by the British Wednes-
day, when fifty prisoners were taken, Is
most important strategical position. Its
possession should enable usItorepulse any
Boer achievements from the eastward.
Wednesday, the fourth day OF Gen. Cronje's
defense, opened in startling fashion. Soon
after dawn most terrific rattle OF rifle fire
broke out, waking the sleeping camp. 1t was
the heaviest fire during the war, and all
awaited with forebodings the news OF its
effect.
1t soon developed that the Gloucesters and
Essexes had lost their way, and had biv-
ouacked, in error, close to the Boer lager,
On the north side OF the river. AS soon as
they were perceived by the enemy the latter
fusiladed. Wonderful to tell, the British
casualties were practically none.
There was desultory firing all day long on
both the north and south banks, Gen. Knox's
brigade holding and pushing forward the
line south Of the river. while Gen. Smith
Dorrien, on the north side, worked toward
the lager. Meanwhile, Gen. French adj
vanced, in far easterly direction, near
kopje, held by strong force OF Cronje's
men, reinforced by Ladysmith contingent.
At the same time Gen. Broadwood's brigade,
with battery Of horse artillery, took up
positions to the left and rear OF the same
kopje.
The front OF the hill was thoroughly
searched by a raking fire. Suddenly the
Beers bolted from every side toward General
French, who headed toward the drift, she'll
Ing vigorously. A great number escaped,
but many were killed by shrapnel, and about
forty were captured.
AS soon as the kopie was evacuated, this
correspondent visited it. The position was
found to be wonderfully strong naturally.
and to form the real key to tho position in
the case Of defense against Boer reinforce
ments advancing from the East. Our first
contact with the Ladysmith Beers was singu-
larly unfortunate for them. A great deal OF
forage, provisions and equipment was cap
tured, and the kopje was frequently dotted
with blood, showing that many wounded
had been removed.
The Boer method of removing their dead
Is to tie couple of reins to the body, which
is thus dragged off by two horsemen at full
gallop.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
LEANDER j. MCCORMICK DEAD.
inventive Genius That Brought Great
Wealth.

Wealth.
Chicago Especial. )-Leanaer j. MeCof-
mick. member OF the famous harvester
machinery firm, and founder Of the Leander
Mccormick Observatory Of the University OF
Virginia, died Of pneumonia at the virginia
Hotel.
Mr.. Mccormick was born at Walnut Greve,
Va, February 8. 1919, and was a son OF
Robert Mccormick, a Virginia planter, whe
first strove to perfect the reaplDg machine.
Cyrus II. Mccormick, whose genius hnaiiy
made the reaper O success, was Leandefs
older brother. Leander j. Mccormick, re-
moving to Cincinnati In l847 went INTO TIE
business OF manufacturing farm machines
with Cyrus, and, year later, came with his
brother to Chicago, where the AcCormiek
reapers and mowers were theneeforward
Systematically manufactured by the thous-
ands.
Leander, having full charge OF the manu-
featuring department made many inventions
and improvements Of his own, showing an
ingenuity as great as that OF his father ana
brother. Not until 1889, when he had reash-
ed his SEVENTEEN year, did Mr.. Mccormick
retire from business, and then, Withdrawing
with an ample fortune, he settled down TO
enjoy his old age. He made many bensiac-
lions. and the fact that he never forgot his
old home, was shown by his present OF
twenty-six-inch refractiRg telescope, the
largest at that time in the world, to the Uni
yersity OF Virginia at Charlottesville.
Robert Hall Mccormick, Leander IL. Ne
Cormick and Mrs. F. L. Goodheart, Mr.,
McCormicks children, survive their father.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02

Fireman Killed, Then tho Ambulance
Called ColIidcd With Car.

Fireman Killed, Then tho Ambulance
Called COlIidcd With a Car.
Detroit, Mich, Especial. "a fire which
started in the plant OF the Detroit Steel and
Spring Company's works, at the Michigan
avenue crossing of the Michigan Central
Railroad, destroyed both the compaDy's
rolling mills and caused loss OF flreman's
life, besides indirectly resulting in injuries
to a physician and an ambulance driver.
The property loss is about 800 900, fully in
sured.
The blaze started from an unknown cause
in the rolling mills engine-room. The
double rolling mills buildings, 400 by 1870
feet in size, were destroyed, but the fire did
not communicate to the spring shops. Fire
man Timothy Keohane, OF truck No. 8, was
standing in Hubbard avenue, when an
eighty-foot iron stack fell across tho street,
striking and killing him instantly. A Har-
per Hospital ambulance running to the scene
colided at Fourteenth avenue and Ash
street with a swiftly-running electric car.
The ambulance was smashed to pieces, and
its occupants, Driver Frank Bertheaur and
DR.. J. r. McKittrick, were badly bruised and
shocked.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
FREE FIGHT IN KENTUCKY.
Trouble Began at a Dance in Moon
sinners Home.

Trouble Began at Dance in Moon
sinners Home.
Whitesburg KY, Especial "A free fight
occurred near Pounds Gap in which one
person was killed and several were injured.
The trouble occurred during dance at the
home of Bill Mullins, Virginia monnsbiner.
Pistols and knives were used in the scrim-
mage, which lasted until the place had been
cleared Of all but the wounded. John New
berry was shot and died within two hours.
Ed Newberry, his brother, was fatally
wounded. Luella, the eighteen-year-o)d
daughter of Mullins, was stabbed three
times with a dirk and cannot recover. Mrs.
Mullins was severely bruised, and man
named Keller. of Dickinson county, was shot
in the knee. Mullins has been arrested and
taken to the county Jail at Clintwood, where
he is under heavy guard to prevent a
lynchiDg, which has been threatened by
friends of the Newberry brothers. Pounds
Gap was the scene of the murder OF the
three Crafts brothers in December last
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
FIGHT TO A FINISH
ONLY HIGHEST COURT CAN SETTLE
KENTUCKY MIDDLE.
DUAL LEGISLATURE NOW.
Two Sessions of Both the House anu
Senate In the Capitol-Democrats Nee
an Hour Ahead Of Opponents WIN
Carter i'm the Chair--Two Presiding o"-
GERS in Chamber.

Frankfort, KY, Especial. y The impression
that the contest over the Goyernorship VIII
not be ended till it is fought to finish In
The courts is not lessened by the action taken
by the Democratic Senators in their session
tatifying their former action by which Sena-
tor Goebel was declared Governor.
The Republicans who spoke for Governor
Taylor said that he would not recognize as
legal the proceedings just taken, and which
was duplicated in the House, but has told
chem that he looks upon these proceedings
as illegal and will not quit the fight until the
whole matter is passed upon in the courts OF
last resort.
Governor Taylor's Position.
His position Is that, the former proceed.
lngs being void. the ratification gives them
no legal vitality; that the legal presiding
officer, MISUNDERSTANDING Marshall, had
declared the session adjourned when the
vote in question was taken, and that the vote
should have been taken by yeas and nays,
as in the case Of bill or joint resolution.
Negotiations to settle the conflict between
Lieutenant Governor Marshall and Senator
Carter over the chair in the Senate still goes
on, but no agreement has been reached SO
far
There Is talk among the Democratic Sena'
tors of voting on the ratification resolutions
in the Senate by yeas and nays. These reso
lutions received the support of q Senators
two more than quorum.
Two Legislatures.
The Democrats had a session OF the Senate
at o'clock with President (pro tem.) Car
ter presiding, and adjourned to meet again
at 1890 The Republicans adjourned Sat-
urday, to meet at IL O'clock and the Demo
Gratis adopted this move to get possession Of
the chamber first. The Senate convened at
1890. Both Carter and Marshal presided
The Republicans, recognizing Marshall, ad
iourned after prayer, and, led by Lieutenant
Governor Marshall, left the hall. The Dem
ocratic Senators, recognizing President (prc
tenn. Carter, paid no attention to the Re-
publican proceedings, and continued il
session.
Goebel Election Reaffirmed.
The Democratic Senate then adopted
motion by Senator Allen, of Lexington, to
ratify and reaffirm the former action OF the
Senate, by which Goebel was declared Gov
ernor. This prevailed on a viva voce vote,
nobody making demand for the yeas and
nays. Senator Triplett, antl-Goebel Demo-
crat, voted with the Democrats for the pur'
pose OF making quorum.
The Democratic Senators adjourned, after
adopting the Allen resolution.
The House convened at noon, Speaker
Trimble presiding Mr.. Hickman (Dem.,
demanded roll call TO ascertain the pres
ence OF quorum. The Republicans did moi
answer to their names, and only So OF the
GO Democrats were present.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02

Dr. Leslie E. Kelley was OF Irish extrac'
ton, and spent his early years in st. Law
renee county, New York. He was gradu-
ated at the Rush Medical College, In Chi
cago in 1864, and served for time there
after rs a surgeon in the army.
At the close Of this experience he settled
in Dwight ILL.,, where he continued expert
ments, resulting In the announcement that,
after 20 years OF lat orious application TO the
task he had set himself to accomplish, nc
had discovered cure for drunkenness.
This Is the system known as the Kelley
gold cure, and is applied to the treatment
and cure OF inebriety and the use OF mar
eotic drugs at the Kelley Institutes in the
different parts Of the country. In 1892 DR..
Kelley brought suit against the London
Lancet lecauso Of the comments made by
that journal upon his gold treatment Tor
drunkenness, but year afterward aban-
doaed tho action and paid the costs.
Many persons who have subjected them
selves to the treatment have subsequently
organized themselves into gold clubs,
which, In turn have formed anatlonal or
ganisation known as the Kelley LeOgue.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
BANIsHED BY THE COURT.

Unioue Punishment inflicted Oh Boy
Forger In Massachusetts,.
Clinton. Mass, Especial. )-Arthur Payne.
a fifteen year-old lad, was sentenced to DO
banished from the State for two years, In
the District Court here, after having pleaded
guilty to a charge Of forging cheek.
Agent Walker, OF the State Board OF Char
tiles recommended that the case oe placed
on file. on condition that Payne leave the
State within ten days and not to return for
two years. The arrangement was satisfae-
tory to all concerned, and the court pro-
nounced sentence. The lads father will take
him to California to remain With friends IN
I'll the period OF his Punishment expires. At
the end of the two years il he comes back to
Massachusetts, he will be placed in charge OF
a probation officer
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
MRS. LAWTON's GRATITUDE.
The Soldiers Widow Tenders Hor Thanks
for Nations Gift.

The Soldiers Widow Tenders Hor Thanks
for Nations Gift.
Washington, Especial. Mrs Lawton has
made the following acknowledgment Of the
receipt Of the home fund;
Pe,cee Valley, Ky.-Dear General Corb'n'
Such kindness as yours can never be repaid.
mud my heart is very full when try to thank
you Words seem very poor at such tina.
Will you please believe that / do appreciate
it, and all my life will find comfort In the re-
mombrance.
The universal feeling which prompted such
wonderful generosity from the nation is so
beautiful to me, and so dear, my gratitude Is
inexpressibly profound.
1t has relieved the one anxious thought
Horny would have had, and do not know
how to thank you or the nation. Believe me,
with kind regards. Very sincerely,
MARY G. LAwToN.
The fund as turned over by Gohoral Cor
bin to Mrs. Lawton amounted to $9S, $50.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
A Civil, Service Amendment.

Washington, Especial. )-Representative
Lacey, OF Iowa, has introduced bill amend
ing the civil service act. 1t provides tina.
government employees shall serve for five
years, with opportunity for reappointmen
for another Ave years. Those now in the
service shall serve out term of five years
and those who have served beyond that time
shall be divided into classes whose terms
shall gradually expire.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
WILL BE TRIED AS A BANDIT.

Member of a Guerrilla Band "hich At
tackled Americans.
Manila. (By Gable. "A military commits
sion meets at Caiamba to try Filipino mem
Der OF the guerrilla band which attacked
squad OF Americans February 2, killing Il
corporal. The charges are murder and as-
sault. with intent to kill. The case is I'M
portant, as foreshadowing the policy OF
treating guerrillas as bandits. 1t is sup
posed that one reason which has hitherto
deferred the American authorities from
adopting this policy is that tho insurgents
have more than fifty American prisoners,
aud may retaIiate, although few OF them
were captured while fighting.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
Goebel Election Reaffirmed.
Released on Bail,

Frankfort, KY, (Special.)-J. L. Sutton
the Sheriff OF Whitley county, who was ar
rested recently on charge of completely ii
tho Goebel assassination, was brought here
from Louisville and waived an examination
before County Judge Moran, and was adj
mitted to bail. This was the result of M
agreement between the attorneys for the
prosecution and the defense. Sutton lief
for home in company with his uncle, Stat
Inspector G. n. Lister.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
Death of Judge II. A. Buokner.

Lexington, Ky, Especial. Judge Rich
ard A. Buckner, one OF the most noted
lawyers of the Kentucky bar, is dead, aged
eighty-seven years. He was an INTENSE
Union man during the Civil War. and die
much to keep Kentucky from seeding. HIT
was commonwealth attorney, circuit judge
and was defeated for Congress in 1863. He
was one OF the commissioners from the
Kentucky code in 1873 and was speaker o.,
the Kentucky House Of Representatives il
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
BUYING SEIZED GOODS.
British Government Thus to Settle Ameri-
can Claims.

British Government Thus to Settle Ameri-
can Claims.
Washington, Especial. UNITED States
Consul Stowe at Cape Town cables the State
Department as follows:
"Mashona foodstuffs released. Govern
ment buys. Consignors send invoices"
The Myshona was one OF the three vessels
seized by the British cruisers of the east
coast OF Africa, laden with foodstuffs which
it was supposed were intended for the Beers
Since Lord Salisbury's declaration some
weeks ago that the British Government
would not sustain the legality Of the seizures
the British authorities have been trying to-
learn the names OF the owners and the value
OF the seized goods, with view to settle
ment, either by release or purchase.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
ELECTRIC CARS LEAP.
Tumbles Down Embankment at Atlanta
Five Persons Injured.

Atlanta, Ga, Especial. "A street car on
the Decatur Blue Line was wrecked near
Oakland Cemetery by striking an obstruc-
ton. which had evidently been placed across
the track. The car jumped ten feet into the
air and rolled fifteen feet down al embank.
ment. The twelve passengers on the car
were more or less injured. Those sustain.
inc serious injuries are Motorman George
Maddox, Herschel Dellaperry, Policeman
Eugene Cokler, Policeman Sid Googler and
f. w. Wallace.
1t is thought Delapperry and Cokler were
fatally injured. Besides sustaining fright.
full cuts and bruises, both were injured in.
tefnally. The car was completely wrecked
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
FOR SLEEPING ON POST.

An American Soldier in Luzon Sentenced
to be Shot.
Buffalo, N. Y, (Special.)-A dispatch to
the News from Batavia says
"a dispatch has been received in Batavia
that Ernest Kingdom, OF Stafford, who en-
listed in the Fortieth Volunteer Infantry,
had been found sleeping at his post, tried
by court-martial and sentenced to be shot
1T is said that number of Filipinos en-
tered the camp while Kingdom was asleep
and killed two or three American soldiers"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
raI,s Three Stories to Death.

Trenton, n j., Especial. )-Jennio Cohen
n teacher at the New Jersey School for Deal
Mutes. was killed by falling from third
story window at the school she was endeav
oring to close. She was discovered by 6
policeman about an hour after falling. and
died short time afterward. The girls
home was in Newark.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
For Grant Statue at Capital.

Washington, Especial. THE House Com
mittee on Library favorably reported bill
making an appropriation Of 5000 for the
preparations Of plans or designs for men,
orial or statue of General Grant. to be
erected at Washington.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
Takes AWAY Executive Patronage.

Jackson, Miss, Especial "A bill has pass
ed both houses taking from tho Governor
nearly all of the appointve power heretofore
vested 10 the Office and providing that when
vacancies occur in any csate, district, county
or municipal Office they shall be filed by
spe .ial election called for that nurpnse.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
ALL REPORTS FALSE.

Statements That the Missouri Was Mis-
managed Denied.
Washington, Especial. )-Surgeon-Gcrcrsl
Sternberg received telegram from Maj.
William H. Arthur, OF the Medical Depart
ment at San Francisco, in charge OF the hos
pital-ship Missouri, as follows:
"All newspaper reports about Missouri
absolutely false. They have been spread by
dissatisfied ships officer"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
Killed Inv a Train.

Parkersburg, W. Va, Especial. )-Hlrau
Keener, an aged citizen Of Grafton, wat
killed by the westbound day express on the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. He was walk.
ing on the track at the time, and being deal
did not hear the train.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
ASKS AN INVESTIGATION.
Congressman Wheeler Introduces Res

oIution About Macrum.
Washington, Especial. )--Represen.ative
Wheeler, of Kentucky, introduced in the
House resolution directing the Committee
On Foreign Affairs to investigate the truth
or falsity of the charges made by Charles
Macrum, late Consul at Pretoria, tina his
official or personal mail was opened, lad
suppressed or detained by the censor OF the
British Government at Durham or that q
telegram sent by him to the Department Of
State was delayed by British censor fo'
several weeks.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
Sees His Son Drown, Unable to Aid.

Norfolk, Va, Especial. Joseph -Grisette
twenty-seven years old, fell overheard from
a rowboat between this city and the quar-
antine station at Granny Island and was
drowned His father. who was accompany.
ing him in another boat, looking up sudden
ly, observed the accident, but could render
no assistance.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
MAY Select General Wright.

Washington, Especial. 1T is understood
tia. the President has practically decided to
appoint Gen. Luke Z. Wright, OF Memphis,
Tenn, member OF the new Philippine Com
mission. General Wright is believed to have
the Endorsement OF Judge Taft, the president
Of the commission
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
\ SW. Shops Removed to Roanoke.

Lur.y, Va, Especial. 1.-The Norfolk and
Western Railway Company has awarded
contract for the removal OF the big machine
shops from Shenandoah City to Roanoke.
The main building Is ~ 10y 140 feet, and Is
we'll built. The removal OF these shops will
throw many men out OF employment.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
Roar aud british Factions.

Wichita, Kas., Especial. THE sedgvics
County Teachers Association passed reso-
lntions of sympathy with the Beers after an
exciting debate. The pre-British minority
withdrew. reld rump session and adopted
counter n buttons,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
St. CHARLES College Burned.

New Orleans, Especial. Tho st. Charles
College, at Grand Coteau. together with
valuable library, was burned. Loss, $4,000,
insurance. $4,000.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
DYNAMITE AND BARBED WIRE.
How Beers RepuIsed Attack Near Croco-
die Pools.

London, (Dy Cable. )-Furshor details oi
the attack made by Colonel Plumer's forces
On the Bocr position defended by a ~
FOUNDER cannon, near Crocodile Pools,
Bechuanaland, show that as the British were
struggling up the hill IN the dark, through a
net Of barbed wire, they slasmad the Bosr
watch dogs, which rslscd q cry.
Tie Beers opened lro and the British
charged. But the hnrghers exploded dyna-
mite mines, dotEs NAH damage, and the
British retrca.cd,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
WILL HAUL DOWN FLAG.

Two Islands Recently Annexed Are SPAN
ish Territory.
Washington, Especial. Upon represen-
tations Of the Spanish government 70 the
effect that some of the islands south Of the
Philippine archipelago, which had bccn
taken possession OF by United States gun
boats, were really the property OF Spain, The
authorities OF tho State Department have
examined the charts ard concluded to direct
the withdrawal OF our claims 10 the islands
OF Caygayen, sulu and Cibutu, both OF which
lie without the boundary lines laid down by
he treaty OF Paris.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
BoERs sHELLED THE CONVOY.
Half the Drivers and Leaders Killed, and
$50 Wagons Captured.

$50 Wagons Captured.
Cradoek, Cape Colony, (By Gable. DE
tails have arrived here with respect TO the
capture OF the British convoy at RE! River.
II appears that the wagons were laagered
near the drift. and that the convoy was at
tackled by 1900 Beers with four guns. The
shelling continued all day.
One hundred and eighty wagons were cap
tured. containing provisions and forage.
Half the drivers and leaders were Killed or
missing.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
senator Lodges Mother Dead.

Boston, Especial. Mrs. Annie E. Lodge,
mother Of Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, died
at her home in this city. She was seventy.
uine years OF age.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-02
CRONJE AT BAY.
SURROUNDED, HE REFUSES hob-
ERTs' ARMY OF $4,000.
BRAVERY OF THE Beers,

Kitchener Refuses Cronje's Request 1or
All Armistiee-Their Position is Hope
less, But They VIII Not Surrender-Ions
of Metal Being Hurled Into Burgher
Trench-Surrender is Inevitable.