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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-15
OUR NEW POSSESSIONS.

The report OF Col. Howes shows number
OF engagements with the Filipinos, in which
the insurgents lost heavily.
Brigadier General Schwan arrived in
Washington on sick leave. His health I'M
proved during the voyage.
Decoration Day was observed In Manila,
the graves Of the American soldiers In Ma
lata Cemetery being decorated.
Major March and his men, worn out in the
pursuit OF Aguinaldo, arrived at Aparri.
The reorganization Of the Cuban postal
headquarters at Havana has been completed
by general reduction in the clerical force
and in the salaries OF those retained In the
service.
Corrio. fugitive governor Of Benguet,
friend of Aguinaldc, was captured.
The United States commissioners to the
Philippines arrived at Manila and were
formally received by General Macarthur.
Judge Taft, In a talk with the Associated
Press correspondent, outlined to some ex-
tent the work Of the commission.
General Maxine Gomez was given
great reception in Havana on his return
from Santo Domingo. 1t is believed he will
engage in an active campaign for the future
presidency OF the Cuban Republic.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-15
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

Dispatches from Tlen Tsin state that q
train left there with detachments OF Afherl-
can, British, Italian, French, Russian and
japanese marines for Pekin, the American
contingent consisting OF seven officers and
fifty-six men. 1t was rumored that the for
eign force would be opposed at the gate OF
the Chinese capital.
General Andre the new French minister
OF war, ordered the prosecution Of the
Aurora, the Dreyfusard organ, for an attack
on the army.
Fire destr Dyed much valuable property at
Fort dc France, Island OF Martinique.
The American publishers building at the
Paris Exposition was opened.
The largest airship ever constructed is now
being built in Berlin,
From various sections Of China reports
were received Of further atrocities by the
Boxers" number Of massacres being re-
ported and the destruction Of railroad prop
erty. All the foreign warships landed mar
ines to be sent to Pekin.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-15

London, Eng, (By Cable "A leading stage
In the South African war was brought to a
close when Lord Roberts British troops &C.
| cupied Pretoria.
Lord Roberts sent series OF dispatches
| to the London War Office describing the oc-
cupation of Pretoria and the events that pre-
| coded it. No defense was made Of the city
| itself or the forts around it, though the Beers
| made hard fight at Six-Mile Sprult or
creek, about 10 miles south OF the capital.
The battle began about noon on Monday.
The Beers were on both banks OF the spruit
| and the British attacked.
After some fighting the burghers retreated
and the British followed until they found
themselves under heavy fire from con-
! cealed cannon. 1t was another trap but
on account OF Lord Roberts vastly superior
numbers it did not succeed. After an artil-
lery conflict the Beers retired, taking their
common safely away. They next tried to
turn the British left, and made some pro-
gress, but General Hamilton arrived with
achievements and the Beers finally re-
treated. The fight had continued until dark
and the invaders encamped on the battle
field.
Generals French and Hutton were sent
north of Pretoria and Lord Roberts prepared
to advance with his main army at daybreak.
An officer with flag OF truce was sent TO
demand the surrender of Pretoria. Just be-
fore midnight messengers from Gen. Louis
Botha, the Boer commander-in-chief visited
Lord Roberts and proposed an armistice for
the purpose of settling terms of surrender.
Lord Roberts replied that he was not pre-
pared to discuss terms, as the surrender
must be unconditional. Later General
Botha sent word that he had decided not to
defend the city. 1t was arranged by local
officials that the surrender should occur at
2 p. NJ, at which time the British troops en-
tered.
Mrs. Kruger, wife OF the Boer president,
remains in Pretoria. Lord Roberts cables
that few of the $500 British prisoners have
been taken away, but most Of them are still
at Waterfall. In the northern suburbs Of ibe
capital, and will probably be released.
London madly celebrated the occupation
of Pretoria. The rougher element took pos
session Of many OF the streets, throwing dirt,
insulting women and committing other acts
Of rowdyism.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-15
ABOUT NOTED PEOPLE.

Charles Fl. Hackley, the Michigan million
aire and philanthropjst, has given the town
of Muskegon four bronze statues OF Lincoln,
Sherman, Farragut and Grant
; John yavasour Noel has just Teen ap-
pointed head Of the Latin-American Press
Bureau In the Department of Publicity OF
the Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo.
Though q citizen OF the United States, Mr.
Noel studied abroad and has been foreign
correspondent for most of the great Latin
American dailes
The Statistical Society of the Maritime
Province of Siberia has elected the Ameri-
can Consul at Vladivostok, R. I. Greener,
On active member, because of the deep in
terest be has taken in Siberia's develop
ment.
Prof. D. A. Kent, OF jewell, la. has been
appointed by the Sultan OF Turkey instruc-
tor In farming for the entire Turkish En-
pire.
Mrs. Dorothy Scribner, OF Scribners Mills,
Me-, celebrated her Tooth birthday anniver-
sary last week.
BENJAMIN d. silliman, OF New York City,
Is the oldest living graduate Of Yale, OF which
his father and grandfather were also grad
uates.
The trustees OF the Indiana State Univer-
sity have acceded TO the Unanimous request
OF the students and faculty OF that institu-
ton that the new athletic field be called
Jordan Field. The name was chosen In
honor OF President David Starr Jordan, Of
Leland Stanford, Jr., University.
Just at the present there Is perhaps no
lawyer In Albany, n. y, quite so busy as
David d. HILL He is determined to clear
away all bis important work before, the ma
tOual campaign is opened,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-15
NEWSY GLEANINGS.

Mrs. Abbie d. Shelley, novelist, brought
suit for damages against the superintendent
and doctors of Bellevue Hospital for alleged
false commitment to the insane asylum on
Wards Island.
BY collision which occurred near Provi-
dence. r. l., two electric cars striking end
on, four persons were killed and about
twenty five injured, Of whom three are pro-
badly fatally hurt.
DR.. Paul Gibier, head OF the Pasteur In
stitute In New York, died fror1 the efrect OF
injuries received in runaway accident in
Tuxedo Park, New York.
James Pierce, who with his brother, "Pin-
ny" Pierce, was charged with the murder Of
George B. Eyre Of Chester Pa, committed
suicide In jail at Media.
Henry G. Young, former city treasurer OF
Reading, Pa; against whom charge Of
larceny had been preferred, committed sui
eide.
Noah Pritchard, colored, who killed Ralph
Marier in New Orleans, came to the house
and fred several bullets into the coffin,
John Bilaskas, a Turk, murdered Peter
Giovanni, q Greek, in Philadelphia.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-15
BLOODY in ST. LOUIS.
sHERIFF's POSSE KILLS STRIKERS
AND WOUNDS 5.
MANY FIGHTS OCCURRED.
Near sheriff's Northumberland
en- Paraded, Carrying Cards Bearing
the Words "Union or Nothing; Liberty
or Death.'

st. Louis, Especial. )-Sundsy was one OF
the most eyentful and bloody since the great
strike on the st. Louis transit lines began,
more than month ago.
There were numerous encounters between
strikers and the constituted authorities, re-.
sulting in three deaths and the wounding Of
four or more persons, mostly strikers. One
Of the latter, VIII die.
The most serious trouble broke out be-
tween and 7 O'Clock In front OF the six
story building on Washington avenue, be-
tween broadway and Sixth street, occupied
by the sherii's posse as barracks and head
quarters. Several hundred striking street
car men had gone to East St. Louis earlier
in the day to attend picnic given for their
benefit at VOLTS Grove. Toward evening
they began returning home. A crowd COM
posed Of nearly $50 street car men In uniform
and headed by drum corps came west on
Washington avenue. In their caps some OF
them had cards bearing these words
Union or nothing; liberty or death.
The men were marching along the side
walk on the south side OF Washington ave-
nue., opposite the barracks. They we're In
a jocular mood, and as near as can be learned
had no intention Of making any trouble.
Just as they were. passing the barracks
car Of Park avenue division was going west.
A number Of men broke from. the lire and
rushed for the car with the intention, 1t Is
said, OF boarding 1t and taking ride. An
other statement was made that 1t was the
intention of the strik ers TO assault the motor
man and conductor, whose car was without
the usual police guard.
The trouble soon started. A brick was
thrown through the car window and shot
was fired by somebody unknown.
At thief intimation OF trouble members
OF the sherif's posse swarmed from the
building and surrounded the crowd OF strik-
ers about the car, calling upon them to dis
perse. Other shots were fred, and then
some OF the deputies turned loose their re-
peating guns loaded with buckshot. AS far
as can be learned only four Of the men in the
strikers ranks were hit. Not deputy was
even wounded.
Under the command of Colonel Lavender,
the deputies arrested 20 of the strikers and
took them to the barracks, whore they were
searched. Three reviewers and number OF
pocket knives were secured, and the prison.
ers were taken to the Four Courts, where
they were locked up pending an investi
cation.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-15
THE ADDER's POISON AGAIN.
Farmer Cut OFF His Finger, but Got the
Stuff in His Face.

Farmer Cut Of His Finger, but Got the
stuff in His Face.
Brldgeyille, Del, Especial. 1.-Two weeks
ago Farmer Joseph Meekins, OF Sandy Hill,
was stung on the finger by a spotted adder
while at work in his woods. Mcekins, know
ing the nature Of their deadly sting, took
his pocket-knife and cut off the finger. He
then secured the services Of a physician, and
in few days was out Of danger.
AIeekins visited the spot where he was
s.ung by the adder, and found the finger. II
was swollen 10 an enormous size and was
nearly transparent. Meekins pressed the
finger with d stick, when 1t burst, the matter
filling his eyes and nearly binding him. His
eyes began 10 swell to such an alarming ex-
tent that II was feared that they would burst
from their sockets. His head is twice Its
normal size, and but scant hopes are enter.
tanned for bis recovery.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-15
RUSSIANS ATTACK BOXERS.
Great Foreign Naval Force in Chinese
Neutrality-suspicious. for Demon
stratiOn.

London, (By Carbohydrates from
China state that there are now twenty-sIx
foreign warships anchored off the Taku
flats.
1t Is reported that the Russian forces have
attacked the Boxers Additional Russian
trooIs have arrived at Tien Tsin. A detach-
meIrt of Austrian N arines have also arrived
at that place.
A Daily Mail telegram says Japan is con-
cerned over the situation In Korea, where
the government of Seoul, backed, 1t is be-
lieved. by Russia, has tortured and executed
political refugees for whose safety japan has
expressly stipulated.
Serious developments are said to be posi-
bic In consequence. The Pekin correspond
ent of the Times states that the American
missionary conference has sent cablegram
to Washington appealing for protection and
declaring that the missionaries at Pao Ting
Flu and other places are in extreme danger
and that chapels have everywhere been
burned and hundreds OF native Christians
massacred.
The German gunboat Tits has arrived at
Tien Tsin and the large protected cruiser
Hertha, bearing the commander OF the far
Asiatic squadron, Rear Admiral Bendemann,
has arrived at Che Foo.
1t is officially announced that Admiral
Bendemann has been instructed, Jointly with
the German minister in Pekin, Baron Won
Ketteler, to effect an understanding with
the chiefs OF the squadrons of the other pow
ers regarding the further protection OF the
whites.
Two more German cruisers have sailed
from Kioa Chou for Taku with marines for
Tien Tsin. Two French cruisers, carrying
a large force of marines, have just arrived.
BY concerted action q large and formida-
able force with naval guns can be landed at
a moments notice and buried on to Tien
Tsin.
The Chinese authorities refused to allow
the British renforcements TO start from Tien
Tsin for Pekin Icy railroad, although the
British offered to repair the lines. This is
another illustration of the connivance Of the
Empress Dowager and the government Off
cials with the leaders of the anti-foreign
movement.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-15
FIELD OF LABOR.

Toronto transfers earn S3s month.
Russia may take ten million tons OF coal
from Pittsburg
The city Of Newark is planning State in
dustrial exposition to be held in that city in
1902, and 1t is hoped to make it larger than
anything OF its kind ever seen in New Jersey.
In America Japanese service is not cheap.
A japanese going out to service expects to
get s25 a month, no matter what he does,
and a chef will have from S35 to $50. On
yaAA----aen will get from $50 to $10).
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-15
THREE KILLED IN MINE.

Explosion Imprisons 200 Others, Who
Are Rescued.
Glouster, Ohio, Special. 1.-Two hundred
miners were imprisoned by an explosion Of
gas in coal mine here.
it was thought at first that the loss of life
would be very large, but the work Of the
resouers was carried on so energetically that
all were rescued and saved except three.
Evan Joseph, John McClelland and Aaron
Swanson were killed and their bodies have
not been recovered.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-15
Iron Miner Suff'ocated.

Luray, Va, Especial. Isaac II. Thomas,
OF Elktou. Va. employed in the iron mines
at Rileysville, this county, was suffocated
10y the smoke and fumes from dynamite
blast in shaft into which he descended too
soon after the explosion. Thomas signalled
to be drawn up, but becoming unconscious
before this could be done, fell thirty-fve
feet to the bottom. A. E. Johnson, the fore
man, then had himself bound fast and low
cred into the shaft, and was brought out
Unconscious
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-15
ATurk Murders a Greek.

Philadelphia, Especially Bilaskas, a
Turk, stabbed and killed Peter Giovanni, a
Greek, on the street. The men were flower
vendors and were bitter enemies, the result
OF sharp competition in business. A few days
ago they had fistic encounter, In which
Bilaskas was badly used up. The men again
met, and the Turk thrust the long blade OF
a hunting knife into the Greeks abdomen.
The latter died in fifteen minutes. Bilaskas
Is under arrest
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-15
A Wife Murderer Hanged.

Williamsport Pa, Especial. )-William H.
Hummel was hanged here for the murder
of his wife and her three children on No.
vember 16, 1899. He died bravely. Hum
mel married widow with three children,
and week after the wedding he quarreled
with his wife. While she and the children
werc sleeping he killed them with an axe.
The bodies OF his wife and two OF the little
ones were found In a hay rick, that OF the
baby being secreted in stable.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-15
Cyclone I'm Southern Virginia.

Richmond, Va, Especially "A cyclone
struck GAINESVILLE, Va, demolishing the
property of the American Tobacco Company,
unroofiing the factory of j. P. Taylor Il Co.,
and damaging the Hotel Grace. A heavy
hailstorm accompanied the gale. No one
was injured, but many had narrow escapes.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-15
:
GOMEZ RACK IN CUBA.
The General Received by Political

The General Received by Political So
cieties.
Havana, (By Cable. )-General Maxine
Gomez arrived here. He was met by repre-
sentatives of various political societies and
an enthusiastic crowd. and was escorted to
his house. On passing the palace General
Gomez stood up in his carriage an0 saluted
Governor General Wood, who MAS on the
balcony.
On arriving at his house. General Gorez
made brief address, in the course ofwhich
he said he had kept his promise to return to
Cuba, and that he had never intended to turn
his back upon her people.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-15
Sentenced to Be Hanged.

Wheeling, W. Va, (speciaD. In the Cir
cult Court, Judge Hughes sentenced John
Mooney and Frank Friday to be hanged at
the State penitentiary, at Moundsvile, on
July 10. Mooney and Friday, on March
last, while attempting to rob the home of
James Heryey, shot and killed him. They
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-15
Murder at a Picnic.

Springfield, Ohio, Especially John Beck,
OF this city, while with picnic party at
Clifton, this county, was killed by Robert
Mendenhal a farmer, who became incensed
over the upsetting OF crock Of cream by
the picnickers
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-15
Caanot Buy for Himself.

The doctrine that an agent to pur.
chase property cannot buy for his own
benefit is applied, in Kimball VS.. Ran
ney (Mich), 46 l.. r. A., 403, to pur-
chasure on foreclosure by an agent
who had been employed to effect a
sale Of the mortgaged property.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-15
Princess Aribert's Visit.

Washington, Especial. 1.-The Princess Ari-
bert, the granddaughter OF Queen Victoria,
who has been visiting at the British En-
bassy, left the city for New York. She was
accompanied by Fraulein Won Chappins. her
lady in waiting. From New York the Prin-
cess will visit Niagara Falls and Canada.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-15
Fatal Explosion of n Nine.

Clifton, W. Va, Especial. IAN explosion
of lredamp 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 fash Of pow
der ignited the gas.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-15
Flaw I'm an Old Saying.

Ascum-I suppose you're one OF
those who consider marriage lot-
terry? Henpeck-No, indeed. II you
draw a blank in a lottery you can tear
M your ticket and forget all about ~,
philadelphia Press.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-15
DROWNED AFTER IMMERSION.
James Phillips. Overcome with Religion
Ferver.

Memphis. Tenn, Special Within less
than three minutes after having received
the sacrament of baptism and the benedic-
ton of his pastor, James Phillips was
drowned in the waters in which he had been
baptised In the presence OF helpless and hor-
rfled brethren of his congregation and other
spectators The tragic incident occurred at
the foot of Beale street. Phillips, after the
final benedction, had gone aboard the
steamer Wichita to put on dry clothing.
He had scarcely stepped aboard the steamer
when he was overcome with religious fervor
and fell backward over the side OF the
boat
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-15
Two Shot from Ambush.

Mobile, Ala. Especially Has Lake,
near Jackson, Ala, John Oyess, prominent
planter, and his young son were riddled with
buckshot and killed by someone In ambush
on the roadside.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-15
Shot Wife and Self.

Camden, N. j., (SpeciaD. Robert Hill,
aged % years, shot and killed bis wife at her
mothers home on Third street and then put
bullet In his own body. He was removed
TO a hospital and 1t Is thought will recover.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-15
MRS, SHERMAN DEAD.

Wife of Noted Statesman Expired Was
~ Years Old.
Mansfield, o., Especial. Mrs. John Sher-
man died at midnight, ~ years Of age.
She wa, Miss Margaret Cecilia Stewart,
only child OF the late Judge Stewart, OF this
city. She was married to Mr.. Sherman,
December 81, 1843. No children.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-15
Killed by Lightning.

Allentown, Pa, (SpeciD. -Irenevan Horn,
aged thirty years, daughter Of Jacob Van
Horn, farmer near Centre Valley, was
struck by Lightning and instantly killed.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-15

Hanover, Pa. Special --Riee Reherd,
aged %, OF near Stewartstown, WIS almost
instantly killed by falling against the saw
OF portable eaYmiIk
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-15
MRS. DEwEY's LOST DIAMONDS.
Picked Up in the Gutter by Little Color
ed Boy-Valued at $4,000.

Detroit, Mich. Especial. while walking
from the Fellowcraft Club to her carriage
Mrs. Dewey lost a star pendant set with six
ty diamonds, and valued at $4,000. 1t was
picked up from the gutter by a little colored
boy, who thought he had found buckle.
Before taking 1t home with bin the lad
showed the jewel to some bystanders, and in
liz way the detectives, when they were
notified OF the loss traced the valuable or
nament and recovered it. Mrs. Dewey was
delighted when the officers returned the
jewel to her.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-15
NOW IN PRETORIA.
ROBERTS FORCES HAVE ENTERED
TRANSyAAL CAPITAL
WAR CONSIDERED AS OVER.

London Again Wildly Enthusiastic
Scenes Anent tho Relief of Mafeking Re-
Enacted Upon the Streets of the Worlds
Metropolis-sad News From Lindley n
Slight Offset to Recent Successes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-06
SOCIAL MELANGE.

Al Prospect. Park M. E. church on
last Tuesday evening occurred the best
arranged programme of a musical
make up that we have heard for some
time, The local talent was assisted
by Plymouth church quartete, and Mrs.
j. H. Shepard and S. D. Miller Of the
A. M. E. church choir. After the pro.
CRANE the ladies of the church served
luncheon in the dining room of the
cosy little dining room of the church.
Mrs. Shepard aud Mr.. Miller sang q
duet, as well as each sang solo. They
received many compliments, as we'll As
the hearty encores to which they re-
sponded. Their reputation as possess
ing sweet voices had preceded them
and aided much in filing the church.
the entire programme was carefully
arranged by Mrs. Geo. A. Miller.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-06

The Christian Endeavor held its quar-.
terly election last Wednesday and e.
lected the following Officers: President
J. L. Thompson; Vice-President. Miss
leila Davis, Secretary, Harry Cravens;
Treasurer, Gus Watkins: Corresponding
Secretary, Miss Alice Bell. There
were quite number present and all
officers were elected by acclimation ex-
sept the president and as there were
three candidates. Mr.. C. B. Woods, 81.
Cravens and ]. l.. Thompson; one bal
lot settled it, Woods receiving two
votes, Cravens four votes, and Thomp'
son fifteen votes. The President will
name his committees next Sunday eve
ming at Endeavor meeting; the society
named Miss Josie Rivers and Harry
Craven to represent our society on the
entertainment committee to entertain
the State District Convention, which
will convene here May and 3. n