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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-10-31
The Par.on Wandered.

A country clergyman whose custom
morning forgot his manuscript. He
determined to take his congregation
into his confidence, and he accordingly
announced: my friends, this morn
ing have come without my sermon.
So you must take what the Lord gives
me. But tonight viii come better
prepared"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-10-31

Darwin found in the earth adhering
to the feet of plover three differ
ent kinds of seeds. In the mud stick
ing to the feet of ducks and geese
shot in England he detected the seeds
of plants peculiar to the Victoria
Nyanza, in central Africa. In the soil
clinging to the feet of Texas steer
the seeds of five different kinds OF
weeds and grasses common in Texas
were discovered in New York by the
aid of microscope.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-10-31
The Other Side of II.

II wouldn't be so concerned about
my looks, Ethelinda," said the home.
ly husband, GROSSLY. Beauty is only
skin deep"
81 know it, Melchior," snapped the
pretty wife, still inspecting the ef.
feet of her new hat in the mirror,
"but ugliness goes clear through
Chicago Tribune.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-10-31
They Only litter.

The Chinese laugh is not as hearty
or as expressive as the European or
American. 1t is oftener litter than
genuine outburst of merriment. There
is little character or force in it.-N. Y.
Sun.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-10-31
The Way the
Stories End
BY J. A. FLYNN

"INT ELL?" I asked, as she laid
w down the gayly-covered mag
azine. l was sorry for the ending of
the tale, when the gray eyes ceased to
fash and the kind lips to quiver.
1T is a pretty story, Mr.. Norton -
she said. 20, no, you needn't shake
your head. I'm not saying SO just be-
cause it's yours. Icannot imagine how
you could write it,
"Pen and ink, whisky and soda, tail
or's bill as stimulus!"
"Please don't make fun. l want to
be serious" When she looks at me in
her earnest way am helpless.
Does that mean criticism?" 1 in
quired, leaning a little towards her.
Criticism and inquiry-if / may?"
Inquiry by all means. I'm rather
afraid of your criticism. d o you know -
She is very bright, and her remarks
often help me, is matter of fact.
She opened and shut the magazine
absently.
What l was wondering,' she said
was why you wrote so seriously, and
talked so frivolously; whether one
mood was the real you, and the other
sham you; and which was which,"
Il think" l protested, 81 would
rather have the criticism, if you don't
mind"
She laughed softly. l like her laugh
ut is rather an obtrusive question.
But should very much like to know.
You do, mean this"-she touched the
book-"a little, don't you?"
"Ye-es," l said, Il suppose I do.
did when wrote it, anyhow"
"And afterwards?'
II keep my seriousness for serious
occasions"
(which is a rebuke for my inquisi-
tiveness, I suppose?" She flushed a
little. She is rather pale generally
Some people wouldn't call her good
looking. do.
Il didn't mean it to be" I apologized
! ought to be fattered at your inter.
est"
I'm your tales" she corrected.
I'm my tales. of course. ! suppose
The real answer is, that do not carry
my heart upon my sleeve"
But you have one, all the same?'
touch of wistfulness makes her voice
perfect.
Try!" l caught her eyes for mo,
ment and stopped. had made up my
mind to keep heart-whole before l met
her.
Now for the criticism" she con.
tinued. hastily.
'or as large an installment as I car
stand"
The criticism must not be misun
oerstood. You will remember. please
mat l like the tale--like it very much
in fact" bowed.
The criticism is-?'
That it is repetition of your Other
tales" l gasped.
Why, l thought it was quite differ
ent." She shook her head. "Fresl
characters, fresh scenery, new plot
iSihdl Phrases
The machinery is different, but tn.
story is really the same
In what way? In being bout maj
and woman?"
Yes l laughed.
You can invent third kind of per
son, said, "I'll utilize it with pleas
ure. AT present I haven't made fh,
discovery"
:, Don't be absurd. What / mean i
.nas your men and women always d,
the same thing"
Fail in Io.
"Exactly"
"There al, r.,.nf 6oinc II
lsuggested.
AT the y. ~. rou will 500,
exhan't the w;1, yo, a,
then?' - =
lit a n,,..<
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-11-29

The Christmas Number of Success
will bring delight, comfort, cheer, and
inspiration to thousands of home. It is
a number rich with interesting. timely
articles, many of which have the true
Yuetide ring. The opening article is a
mastery production from the pen of the
Chinese Prince, 70 Yum Chun, a nephew
of the emperor of China, who says
America should establish universal peace
This belief is cxemplifed in poem by
Henry Tyrrell. Alexander X Mcclure.
in an article entitled "Greely's ambition
eliminated in His Fight for the Fresi-
dency," graphically describes the famous
journalists great ambition and its failure.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox contributes an
article on envy and greed which all
should read, and Harriet Prescott Spot
ford glOries her sex in an article entitled
Motherhood Links Divinity with HUI.
mainly" James ]. Hill, president of the
Great Northern Railway, in an effective
style tells "HOw to Get, and Keep, a
Position" Governor insolvency, Of
South Carolina, outlines the coming
Charleston Exposition. Chauncey NJ e.
Depew, Marquis Ito, Henrik Ibsen
Guillermo de Castro, NJ. Del Case, Sir
Thomas }. Upton, and other distinguish
ed men tell of the great progress the first
year of the twentieth century has made.
There are two interesting fiction stories,
by Frank Fl. Spearman and Hezekiah
ButterWOrtl.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-11-29
A Letter From Kansas.

We are in recept of a letter from
our old friend and former High
lander, Mr. George W. Taylor, who
is living at Parsons, Kansas. His
inclined to fuss at us for not hav-
ing our railroad completed so he
can make us Il visit. Ii he can
wait few more mouths, he will
be granted that blessed privilege
and we hope lie will not fail to
come.
Mr.. Taylor has had sickness in
his family, and in addition has, on
account of the drought, had to
drive his stock mile each day, to
water, tie rain since the first of
May not being sufficient to fiji the
pond. He writes that he had C5
1cres Of fodder, but no corn, but
Was favored with good wheat and
oat crops. His son Van has moved
TO Oklahoma, Ter.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-11-29

the good name Ct my county |
would not have it published. But
sometimes it becomes necessary to
speak out on such matters as con-
cern the public, that we may find
where the blame rests and right it..
Citizen.
GWhen we made the statement
that our Jail was empty and that
no criminal cases were on tie
dockets of the courts, we were
painfully aware that it could have
been supplemented by just such
remarks as Citizen" has so APP
propriately made. The law re-
quires that citizen so before an
officer and made complaint Of such
violations, before offenders can be
brought to justice. Good people
naturally avoid trouble, and they
cannot see that they are called up.
on, any more than any other good
citizen, to perform the duty of
doubling up the fist of the law be-
fore that great arm can proceed to
strike at the menacers of good
society; others do not care, and so
it goes. And as Citizen" says,
what is everybody's business is
Editor.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-11-29
DR. George 7. Robson Dead.

Bridgewater, Va, Nov. 25.-Dr.
George T. Robson died this morn
ing about s o'clock at the residence
If his son, john Robson of Messy
Creek. He had eaten his break fast
feeling as well as usual and retired
to his room. A few minutes after
wards he called his daughter-in-
law to his aid. When she entered
the room he sank back into his
chair and died in a few minutes.
The cause of his death was heart
failure. Though sudden, his death
was not unexpected, as he has had
il number of sinking spells lately.
DR.. Robson was a native of Rap
pahannock county, was 80 years
old.
He was favorably known in
Highland His son owns a very
fine farm OH the Ball pasture and
when lie lived there his father
spent much of his time with him.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-11-29
Victory for c. & w. r. r.

A telegram received just as We
go to press announces that the Su.
preme Court Of Appeals has revers.
ed the judgment of the Circuit
Court Of Rockingham in tIe eject.
ment suit brought by Col. Boyc,
and others, representing the old
Narrow Gauge railroad. In that
suit. tried here last spring, it was
adjudged that the C. & W. road was
built on the road bed and right of
way of the old Washington, Gin
cinnati and st. Louis Railroad. be-
tween Harrisonburg and Bridge
water. without valid condemna-
ton proceedings that is, that the
Chesapeake & Western occupies
land that belongs to other parties
This judgment is reversed by the
Supreme Court.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-11-29
Watch the Watches.

Remember that | am headquart-
ers fer first class watches. All
standard makes Of movements and
cases fully guaranteed. Can fur
nish you anything from a 2-jewel
New England movement to the
24-jewel Illinois Special.
| will haye more than a half doz-
EN- large catalogues. in two weeks,
setting forth all late styles of
watches and jewelry for 1902, and
will be pleased to have my friends
call in and examine these finely il
Illustrated books.
Thanking the public for past fa-
vors, and soliciting your future
patronage. | am,
Gratefully yours,
Fl. n. S,aven.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-11-29

A Big Offer to Young People
by National Business College. TnI-
ton for one half of December alb
soluteIy free to those enrolling
Dec. LIST or 18th. Begin prepare
ton for an excellent position while
many are idling their time away
waiting for the holidays. THIS
school teaches young people how
to make money with an educatIol'
and furnishes business men with
Bookkeepers and Stenographers.
Unable to supply demand for grad
yates. Fifteen standard Smith
Premier and Remington T\pewrIt-
ers in use by Shorthand Depart
ment. Write for particulars of tins
offer, catalogue, circulars and eIe-
CANT specimens IF penmanshlp
free. Address e. NJ. Coulter, FRESH
dent, Roanoke, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-11-29
Measuring Social.

The ladies of Monterey will hold
a "Measuring Social" at the Court
House on Friday night the Goth of
December for the benefit of the
cemetery fund. The public are
cordially invited. The admittance
fee will be three cents for each
foot in height and one cent for
each additional inch. 1t is expect
ed that each lady in town will
bring or send a cake. or basket of
apples, and some article for the
fancy table which will be held in
i'm connection with it. Refresh
ments gratis.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-11-29
Mr.. Erving's Corps.

The Engineer Corps making the
survey for the proposed extension
Of the &. w. Railway from Stokes
vile to Monterey of which j. H.
NJ. Erving is chief OF party is conf
posed as follows viz: Senior Asst
and Transitman II. Fl. Martz
Lacey Springs. Va. Mr.. Martz is
u graduate OF the department. OF
Civil Engineering, Washington and
Lee University and has had six
years experience in practical engi-
neering.
Second Asst. and Topographer
Geo S. Beal, Brock ton. Mass. Mr..
Beal is a graduate Of Brown Uni
yerSitv. Providence. Il. |. with de-
gree of a. b, c. E. This is his
first work since finishing his col.
lege course.
Mir. AutLur l.. Giles, who has
charge Of genel al estimate work is
IL resident of Providence, Il. |. and
graduate of Brown University with
degree Of A. b, &. e. and before
coming here was in the employ of
the United Traction Go. of Rhode
Island.
Mr.. Geo. X. Logan, Levelman
and who also attends to buying and
arranging for camp supplies is a
resident Of Woodstock, Va. His
father is Commonwealth attorney
Of Shenandoah Co. and yery
prominent citizen.
Mr. John r. Webb, front chain,
is resident Of Bridgewater, va. He
is the Youngest member Of party
and has bright future before him
in railroading. His father is an old
railroader and we'll known in local
railroad circles.
Mr. Walton McFall. rear chain.
Mr.. c. A. Vigar, Asst. to Topo-
graher. Mr.. E. Daggv, axenlan.
MIR. John Baker, axeman. Mr..
VIII Daggy, backrod, Mr.. Harris
i1l4kemore. stakeman are all resi-
dents of Mt. Scion, Va. and have
been with the company since the
new operations began, which fact
speaks of itself for this efficient
Q ryice.
Mr.. f. c. Crpmmett assistant to
topographer is the only resident of
Highland ". His home is at Palo
AIto. Va.
The efficient chef, Chas. Arnold
5 a relic Of the GOOD old colorad
cooks and waters lie is GO years
o.d but has not forgotten how to
.n.priAe fos the comfort and wei
fare Of those whom he serves.
Leaning tie intricaSies Of the
culinaFy art is the cOokee Jessie
,aultz ii Young man of Fendleton
TO VI. Va.
4 more efficient and better de-
ssipliDed party Of men would be
lard tc get to getleF.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-11-29
The New Star.

Having leased the Cunningham
h otel Property, we are now giving
il a complete rtnovatIng, and on
May LIST, it will be re-opened as the
NEW STAR HOTEL.
The public will find excellent ac-
comm odatiOns-Neat, clean rooms,
New Furnishings throughout
Best of Fare-courteous treatment.
Best of attention given to the care
Of horses.
We respectfully ask Il share Of
the patronage.
WAMoLEY AND REvERCOMB.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-11-29
WILLIAM M'KINlEY.
HIS LIFE AND WORK.
GEN. CHARLES II. GROsvyNOK.

Presidents life long Friend, COmrade
in war and Colleague in Congress. Was
near his side with other great men when
Lis eyes were closed in death. Followed
the bier to the National Capitol and tt
Canton. The General requires share
of The proceeds of his book to he devoted
to a Mckinley Monument Furd. Thus
every subscriber becomes a contributor
to this fund Millions of copies will be
sold. Everybody will buy it, Orders for
the asking Nobody will refuse. Ele-
CANT PhotOgravure Portrait of President
McKinley's last picture taken at the
White House. You can easily and quick
ly clear 1000 taking orders. Order out
fit quick. Chance to prove success, Sc
cure yearly contract and become Mana
ger. Send - cent stamps for elegant
prospectus. Taking 10 80 orders daily.
$1,000 copies will be sold in this vicinity.
Address.
THE CONTINENTAL ASSEMBLY.
Corcoran Bldg, Opp. L. $. Treasury,
Washington, D. &.
Oct. IT 2 N.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-11-29

urine scalds the flesh or If, when the child
reaches an age when 1t should be able to
control the passage, it is yet afflicted with
bed-wetting. depend upon it. the cause of
the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment Of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due to diseased condition of the
kidneys and bladder and not to a habit as
most people suppose.
Women as we'll as men are made mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble.
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect OF
Swainp-Root is soon realized. II is SOLD
s cent d's ss5 On. in d f5iyr 'c::
sizes. You may have ~
sample bottle by mail s4S s4sl.Ssssss
free, also pamphlet tell Homo of swanp Root.
ing all about it. including many of the
thousands of testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing DR.. Kilmer
& Co.. Binghamton. N. r., be sure and
mention til; raps..
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-11-29

Right straight from The manu-
facturers in the large cities to his
store in Monterev--a direct route
for Y. B. Bishops immense line OF
boots and shoes. Look at the prices
and YOU will see that the weare:
gets the middle mans profit.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-11-29
Notice to Taxpayers.

| will meet the tax payers of
Highland County, at the times and
places. named below. prepared to
receive all taxes and levies for the
year 1901, and also all unpaid taxes
and licenses for preceding years.
At New RamDden. Oct. 30, 1901.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-11-29

and cheerfulneSS soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that it is not uncommon
for a child to be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. lfthe child urin-
ates too often. II the
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-11-29

Bishops assortment of Christmas
goods are enough for each parent
to make a Santa Clause of himself.
You should buy early before tie
assortment is too badly broken.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-11-29

and at my Office in Monterey. Va.
on all week days, excert the 18th -
THANKSGIVING from the 2Ot!' up-
til the both dav of Novem Der. 1901.
Five per centum penalty, will be
added to all unpaid taxes, Oh the
LIST day Of December. 1901.
Oct. q. 1901,
J. A. JONES. Treas.
Highland Co.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-11-29

WANTED--Any old piano or organ
that has become useless, should be turn
ed into money, we will take il in exchange
for new one. Being piano makers we
can turn them to some account; get more
money out of them than you can snd
charge but a small difference for new
one. Have you a good horse or other
farm stock that will not pay you to keep
over winter? We have use for them and
will take them in exchange CommuLi-
cate with us, there is no doubt but what
we can make a trade that will benefit
both parties.
f. W. WALTER & SON,
Dealers in Pianos Stanton, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-11-29
Notice.

Highest cash prices paid for beef hides.
Call on or address Garter & Snyder, Doe
Hill, Va.
Oct. 1873 m
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-11-29
Stops the Cough md Works off
the Cold.

Laxative BromO-QuiLiue Tablets cure a
cold in one day. No cure, no Pay.
Price % cents.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-11-29
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, dis
courages Snd lessons ambition; beauty. vigor
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-11-29
TOCure A Geld In One DaY

Take Laxative Bronze Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. e. w. Groves signature oneach
box. 25c.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-11-29
CONSTABLE NOTICE.

Parties having business with the con-
stable of StOnewall District, will find me
at u oDOWel. every Saturday.
d, {. GRAHAM, c. He.
Sept 13-Gmo.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-11-29

The largest bottle Of toilet cream
Tor the money. l. A Orndorff.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-11-29

dontereY, Va, Friday, Nov, 90, 1901
The daily sentinel., 1901-04-22
Patented smithy Chophe.se.

A man OF New York one day. in
the country, toasted some meat over
the ferge Of a blacksmith shop. He
found to his surprise that the intense
heat had broAad tie chop or steak
mere quietly tAA1 did the range in
his own hoNDe. Il occurred to him
that cho0house fashioned like a
hackAnith's mop would be an extra
ordinary novelty. He thought tho
matter over and evolved many details;
at lask he Tss4ected his ideas by copy
righting and patenting whatever he
could. The project as 1t now stands
involves the imitation, of smithy
for restaurant. The forges, worked
with automatic bellows, are employed
for preparing steaks. chops and kid
neys.
The daily sentinel., 1901-04-22
THE KID" AND HIS "oANo."

Br.vs Act Of . "roush' in SAVING .
It was not n long procession or .
pleasing one, but 1t attracted much At
tsntion. There was a policeman in the
lead. Beside him walked stocky,
bull-necked young fellow in a yellow
ish suit of loud plaid. His face was
bloody, and his right wrist encircled BY
the bracelet of the "twisters" which
shackled him to his captor. The face
Of the policeman was also bloody and
his clothes were torn. Behind these
two walked three other patrolmsn,
each with a handcuffed prisoner. The
kid" and his gang" had been caught
in the act Of robbing saloon, and the
tight had been lively, although short.
The prisoners had been taken to the
detectives' once. and photographed
and registered for the rogues' gallery.
They were now on their way to court,
and thence, in all probability. to Jail.
At Broadway there was jam of cars
and heavy trucks. and the procession
tell Just what happened. but they all
agree as to the essential points. First,
the bystanders saw streak Of yellow.
which was the kid; then streak of
blue, which was the policeman. The
prisoner had wrenched the twister
from his captor's hand. and made a
dash across the tracks. The police
man. thinking Of course, that he was
trying to escape, had followed. Then
along in the middle Of the track. A
cable car. with changing bell, was bear
ing down upon 1t with speed which
the gripman seemed powerless to
check. The baby held up Its hands and
laughed at the sound Of the gong. On
the other side Of the street woman
was screaming and struggling In the
arms Of three or four men who were
trying to keep her from sacrificing her
own life to save that of her child. Then
the kid stood there with the child safe
in his arms, the steel twisters hanging
from his wrist. He set the baby down
gently at his feet. loosened the clasp of
her chubby hand on his big red fst
and quietly held out his wrist to the
policeman to be handcuffed again. He
had had one chance in a million for
his life when he made that desperate
leap, but he had not hesitated the frac-
ton OF = second. Jacob A. Riis was
among those who saw the splendid
deed. II no felt the need OF any en-
couragement in his fight with tho
slums and his war upon influences
which convert young mon like the kid
A. fywn
he must have left that Broadway cross
ing with new hope and . more deter
mined spirit-Youth's Companion.
The daily sentinel., 1901-04-22
Notice.
mbers of the Woman's Library

To the Members of the Woman's Library
Association:
In accordance with the provisions OF q
resolution adopted at the regular Annual
Msetinu of the Woman's Library Associa.
ton, held Tuesday. April Sd, 1901 a special
% Tibrary Association M is hereby called to meet
~ % the Library Rooms Of said association in
Nav " 1901. at three O'Clock in the afternoon
Of ss,d day Tor the purpose of voting on the
proposition of transferring. as e-ty lree gt,} ~
the Wo1nan's Library Association, to the
Public % Library Of the City of Grand JuuS.
ton. Colo, and for the transaction OF sncn
other business as may properly come before
SAID meeting.
WrLpA d. WALLACE, Secretary.
The daily sentinel., 1901-04-22
"The County Fair" :"
"The County Fair" with all
it's wealth of scenery, will be an
early attraction at the Park.

When a would he vocalist in a
California theatre recently war
bled "Oh, Would 1 Were Bird"
disgusted miner replied: "Oh,
would | were gun"
"Now," said he, "do you really
think the theatre is an educational
institution II know it is" said
she. "Some of the lovliest fash
ions ever seen originated on the
stage" Indianapolis Press.
"Now, I thought that was a
rare piece of acting" remarked
the young man as they came out
of the theatre. "Indeed !! Now
1 thought it was particularly we'll
done" And then for ten min
utes they did not speak.
The daily sentinel., 1901-04-22
A Good Opening.

For the right party is my building re-
Gently located near Dowery's grocery.
It is a splendid location, suitable for any
kind of q store or restaurant. NO"
ready. Don't apply for rent less than
twelve months and must be reliable. Ap-
plv to owner. Building located on End
street. ~ o..