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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-09-27
BOERS AMBUSH
ENGLISH TROOPS.
Botha Tnfiicts Severe Losses on Coughs
Command.
GENERAL FRENCH IN A HOT FIGHT.
The Succession of "Regrettable Incidents"
Which Lord Kitchener Has Reported Has
Evoked Editorial Counsels to the Govern.
ment to Cease TO Endeavor to Wage War
By Proclamation.

London (By Cable).-Lord Kitchen
er forwards a dispatch indicating that
the British have sustained two rather
severe losses at the hands OF the Beers.
He announces that the burghers on
September II ambushed three COM
panies OF mounted infantry, with three
guns, commanded by Major Cough, in
the vicinity of Scheeper's Mex, in the
Transvaal. not far from the Natal bor-
der. After severe fighting the British
were overpowered and lost their guns,
the sights and breechlocks of which
were first destroyed.
Tu officers and ID men were killed
and officers and IS men were wound
ed. Five officers and $50 men were
made prisoners.
Major Cough, who escaped during
the fight, reports that the Beers num-
bered 1000 men and that they were COM
manded by General Botha
General French reports that Com
mandant SHUTS, in order to break
through Gordon, rushed on squad
ron Of the Seventeenth Lancers at
Glands River Poort, which is about 75
miles east OF Pretoria, killing three Off
GERS and 20 men and wounding one off
Ger and 80 men.
The Beers, who were dressed in khaki
and who were mistaken for British
troops, lost heavily.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-09-27
CHINESE TROOPS IN PEKIN AGAIN.
The Natives Take Possession Of the For.
hidden City.

Pekin (By Cable),-The Chinese
troops have re-entered Pekin. The
Americans and Japanese simultaneously
handed over the Forbidden City to the
Chinese authorities.
The evacuation was picturesque. The
Japanese and American troops were
drawn tip at the inner gate Several
hundred Chinese, civil and military Off
Gals, in brilliant costumes, diplomats,
officers and ladies were massed on the
plaza outside. Prince Ching and General
Chang, the governor of Pekin, met the
Japanese and Americans and thanked
them for the protection they had afford
ed the palace. General Yamani and Ma,
jor Robertson replied, the japanese and
Chinese bands played, and the foreigners
marched out through the gates they had
battered in over a year ago. Then the
Chinese unfurled their flags and dis
tributed their forces at the various gates.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-09-27
HAS EUROPE A
NEW DREIBUND?
Many Rumors cOncalping the Cars
Two Visits.
TO CHECK BRITISH AGGRESSION.
There May Be Intervention In South Africa
The Beers Appear to Know How to
Take Care of Military Ma.
neuvers a Farce-EngIaRd Converted to
Submarines.

London (By Cable).-The Cars
visit seems to be a mystery here and
an unpleasant one The newspapers
are assigning many reasons for it, all OF
which cannot be true. 1t is even as
serted that one effect of 1t will be to
galvanize the defunct triple alliance be-
tween Germany, Austria and Italy. The
general impression is that the Gar and
Emperor William entered into secret
agreement the other day. The con.inu-
alton of the formers visit to France is
thought to have been for the purpose of
securing another member to the agree
ment. Russia's object is, Of course, to
safeguard her interest in the East. To
do this she would have to concede the
demands of the o;her parties, and while
there is no apparent wish to antagonize
this country at present, all Of these
powers desire to present such a for
midable front as will cripple England
in any further efforts to grab territory
or extend what she already possesses.
There are other reasons for these royal
visits. The Gar may have in view the
floating of another loan and may desire
the financial assistance of France. This
is not the main object of the visit That
is, under the plea Of safeguarding the
peace OF Europe, to destroy the prestige
OF England and check her whenever she
may reach out for dominion. In view
OF the recent events it may seem sim
gular that Emperor William should en-
ter into such pact, but William con-
Sideration for his relatives must be
separated from his sentiments towards
England. The latter have never been
cordial. They agree with the senti-
ments of the German people.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-09-27
NATIONAL CAPITAL AFFAIRS.
Secretary Gage has q Plan.

In his annual report to Congress next
December Secretary of the Treasury
Gage will recommend that an approprla-
ton be made to enable the Secret Service
Bureau to employ men for the suppress
sion of anarchy, just as detectives are
now employed to run down counterfeit
ers. The Secretary. it is understood,
will ask for $3.50, 900 for the maintenance
of the bureau. as against 100000, which
was appropriated last year.
The law under which the secret SER
vice exists specifically limits its opera
ton to. the suppression of countertelters.
There is nothing in the law which even
authorizes the detail of secret service
men as personal guard for the Presi-
dent of the United States, or any other
public official. The law does not con-
template the running down of anarchists
and whatever work in that direction is
now being done by Secret Service men is
practically not in conformity to the sta
tute under which the bureau is operated,
1t is for the purpose Of extending the
usefulness and authority of the bureau
that Secretary Gage intends to recon-
mend a substantial increase over last
years appropriation.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-09-27
LAW AGAINST ANARCHY.
Senator Allison Says Congress Will Undoubt.
edly Adopt Repressiye Measures.

Chicago (SpeciaD. -"Congress will
probably make thorough investigation
of anarchy in the United States next
winter and will do its utmost to pass
suitable laws for the prevention OF any
such crime in the future as that COM
mitted against President Mckinley"
said Senator Allison, of Iowa. Il have
no doubt there will be many joint ses-
sions of the judiciary committee OF the
two houses during the session, and the
best legal talent Of the land will be
called upon to assist the Attorney Gen
eral in pointingg out constitutional
methods for reaching the seat OF the
trouble The need is evident. The
pressure for legislation will be very
great, possibly pushing Congress to go
to an unwarranted extreme Some &C
ton will undoubtedly be taken that is
in consonance with the constitution and
will not infringe on proper freedom Of
eDeech "
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-09-27
CzOLGOSz BULLETS
WERE NOT POISONED,
Chemical Examination Made of the
Assassin's Revolver.
NO INDICATION OF POISON FOUND.
DIR. Mcdonald Makes Another Careful Ex-
animation Into the Mental Condition Of
the Assassln-Dr. Hurd, of the Buffalo
State Hospital, Assists in the Examina.
tion-No Insanity Plea.

Buffalo. N. Y. (SpeciaD.-The most
important development in the Czolgo-z
case was the announcement that no
poison had been found on the bullets of
the revolver with which the anarchist
assassinated President Mckinley.
Chemical and psychological eXanna-
tons were made and both revealed the
TACT that no poison was used by the
murderer.
Another examination to determine
the exact mental condition of the pris-
ener was made in the Erie county jail
by DR.. Charles F. Mcdonald. OF New
York, the alienist who was brought
here for the defense by the Erie County
Bar Association, and DR.. Arthur W..
Hurd, superintendent OF the Buffalo
State Hospital. The alienists were with
the assassin for one hour and half,
and when they left both declined to dis
cuss the case.
Immediately after the death OF the
President one OF the staff Of physicians
expressed the opinion that the bullets
may have been poisoned. District At
torney Penney, who had possession OF
the assassin's revolver, ordered careful
and thorough examinations made. Dr..
Hill was directed to make chemical
examination OF the bullets and the
chambers and barrel of the revolver,
and DR.. Herman c. Matzinger, one OF
the surgeons who performed the autop-
sy upon the Presidents body, was or
dered to make a psychological exami-
nation.
DR.. Hill reported to the district at
torney that his work showed that no
poison had been used.
He also presented a written report,
but it will not be used in the trial as
that question has now been eliminated
from the case. DR.. Matzinger has fin
shed his psychological examination,
and his work also revealed the absence
of any poison. The district attorney has
been informed to that effect, although
the formal report has not been submit
ted. Authorities on this question state
that the two examinations form COM
plete test and that the slightest trace OF
poison would have been revealed.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-09-27
Carriers Alleged SteaIlngs.

Chicago (SpeciaD .-Throuyh the re-
covery OF $2oo, 900 in cash and securities
in Huntington, w. Va, the Federal au-
thorities now have possession of about
100000 of the funds alleged to have
been embezzled by Oberlin NJ. Carter,
former captain of the United States
Engineer Corps at Savannah, Ga. The
announcement of the seizure in West
Virginia was made by Marion Erwin,
special assistant encouragement OF the
United States, who is now in Chicago.
Mr.. Erwin has been working under the
Attorney General for some time in the
litigation instituted by the Government
to recover the funds alleged to have
been fraudulently converted from the
river and harbor Improvements in the
Savannah district.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-09-27
GRIEF CRUSHING MRS. MCKINLEY.
She Says the Guards About the House Are
Unnecessary, and They Are Removed.

Canton, o. (Special) Mrs. McKin-
ley takes short drive every day now,
accompanied by DR.. Rixey and Mrs.
Barber.
DR.. Rixey says: Il do not feel so con-
fdent as earlier this week Mrs. Nc
Kinley's grief is crushing her, though she
is doing as well as could be expected
under the circumstances. However, too
much encouragement should not be taken
at this early day"
= When Mrs. Mckinley first looked out
rr window she saw the guards on pa
y H. in front of her house. Directing a
a to ito call DR.. Rixey, she asked him
~ the guards removed.
E are urot need Them" she said. "They
Thereissary."
sentinel O., five minutes later the only
the White Yty was gardener from
broad lawn ose, who was raking the
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-09-27
Killed His Wife on the Street.

Shamokin, Pa. Especially Warren
Gilger, manager of the local meat mar
ket, shot and killed his wife on the street
and then shot himself, inhicting what is
believed will be a fatal wound Gilger
and his wife quarreled and separated
five weeks ago. The latter returned
from Tower City, where she had been
staying with relatives. While walking
the street with female friend she met
her husband near his place of business,
when he at once shot her. Gilger was
overpowered and taken to hotel, where
when he found his wife was dead, said !:
at is Gods will. | loved her so. |
should have killed her companion and
another man, too"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-09-27

With extraordinary dcmonstra-
tons of mourning throughout the
world the body Of Preside.t Will
liam Mckinley, who died at But
falo September ID from shots
fired by Leon r. Czolgosz Sep
TENDER f, was committed to the
tomb Thursday in Canton, Ohio.
Canton, Ohio fSpccial) I'm
der a great mound of flowers that
covers all the hillside in which
is built the receiving vault of beau-
tiful Westlawn Cemetery, he who
two weeks ago was William Nc
Kinley, President of the United
States. now sleeps. Amid scenes so
impressive that they will never be
erased from the memories Of those
who witnessed them, the flag Gov
cred, hower-laden coffin was car
ried through the gates OF the
tomb which will not open to re-
lease it again until the time comes
for it to be placed in its final rest
ing place in the late Presidents
family lot in the cemetery where
lie the bodies of his father and
mother and his two children. I'm
til that time comes a guard OF
United States soldiers will keep
watch over the tomb.
So far as the family, the nation
and his townsmen are concerned,
all funeral solemnities are now
over One hundred thousand or
more persons who gathered to pay
their last respects to the murdered
President have returned to their
homes.
There remain now only the
plans for monument to his men,
DRY. Already these are under
way. Speaker Henderson of the
House of Representatives, accom-
panied by Congressman Grosve-
nor of Ohio, Congressman Sere-
no T. Payne of New York and
Congressman Dalzell of Pennsyl-
vania, was driven to WeStlawn
Cemetery and viewed the loca-
ton of the Mckinley plot. The
newer part of the cemetery was
also visited, and although the
statement is not definitely made,
it is suggested that the coming ses-
sion of Congress will probably ap-
propriate funds for the erection
of monument.
In addition, the school children
of Canton have already started a
fund to the same end. The late
President was especially dear to
the hearts of the school children of
his country.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-09-27
STRIKING SENTENCES FROM THE EULOGIES.

unselfsh, moral and clean in ev-
cry relation OF life. Grover
Cleveland.
He was never so much alive
as now. 1t is Gods way."-Rev.
John R. Paxton.
He has intensified and ener-
gized Our love of country and our
devotion to our political institu-
tons" cardinal Gibbons.
Il know OF nothing more sub
lime in all the roll OF martyrs or
heroes than the calm and child
like resignation with which he
said, 1t is Gods way; His will
be done. James M. Beck.
Whatever he did was done for
the general welfare; like Lincoln
and Garfield, he was too good an
American to care to be rich. -
Wayne MacVeagh.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-09-27
New Comptroller of the Currency.

The following appointments were
made by the President:
State-To be consuls Of the United
States, George o. Cornelius, Pennsyl-
vania. at St. Johns, N. F.; Alonzo B.
Garrett, West Virginia, at Nucvo La
redo, Mexico; Jesse H. Johnson, Texa',
at Santos. Brazil.
Treasury-Willam B. Ridgely, to be
comptroller OF the currency.
Navy-Edward T. Hopes, to be as
sistant paymaster in the Navy, with the
rank OF ensign.
Blythe appointment Of Mr.. Ridgely to
the comptroller of the currency, Presl-
dent Roosevelt redeems promise made
by the late President. Mr. Ridgely IS
the son-in-law of Senator Cullom, Of
Illinois, and is engaged in business in
Chicago. Hhe will assume the duties
of his office on October I, when the
resignation OF Comptroller Dawes takes
effect
Mr.. Johnson, appointed consul at
Santos. Brazil, is now consul at CCattl-
cook, Canada, his appointment amount
ing simply to a transfer. A selection
has already been made to fill the va
cancy thus created at Coatticook.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-09-27
Mr.. M'KINLEY NOW AT REST.
Murdered Presidents Body Now in the lomo
Thousands Join in the Last Tribute.

The program for the ceremo-
MES as originally arranged was
carried out with only some trlt-
ling variations. The body OF the
late President was conveyed from
the home on North Market street
TO the First Methodist Episcopal
Church, there was brief service
and a brief sermon, and then,
starting at IS minutes after 8
o'clock in the afternoon, the body
was carried to the Westlawn
receiving vault and there left to
remain Tor an indefinite time.
1t was one OF the most impos'
ing and impressive funerals ever
seen in the United States. To
convey an adequate idea OF the
feature OF it which was. most con-
spicuous-the depth and sincerity
OF the grief displayed-is quite be-
yond words. In that respect the
scenes were enacted over again
with increased intensity. All
along the great black lane OF peo-
pie that stretched from the Nc
Kinley home to the cemetery
quite two miles-were men and
women weeping as though their
own dearest friend were being
borne to the tomb.
About the tomb itself the OUT
burst OF grief was still more strik-
ing. As the coffin was borne in
to the vault there was not a men,
Der of the Cabinet who was not
visibly affected, while several
were weeping. Secretary Of War
Root seemed especially moved,
although controlling himself to
some degree of outward calm,
while President Roosevelt repeat
eddy pressed his handkerchief to
his eyes. Among the bystanders
many made no effort to conceal
their emotion.
1t was a scene under the cheer
less, gray skies and in the bleak
wind as cold as on November
day, that even the radiant glory Of
all the great mass of flowers could
not relieve-the very picture Of all
the sorrow and desolation that
death leaves in its wake.
The one on whom this terrible
blow falls hardest was not at the
cemetery. In spite OF her own ex-
pressed wish to be present to the
last, Mrs. Mckinley. finally yield
ed to the entreaties OF her physi-
clan and those who are dearest to
her and remained at the house.
All OF those about her feared
the effect of this final strain.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-09-27
Capital News In General.

A congressional investigation may be
made of the mismanagement attending
the funeral of President Mckinley a.
Washington, which was in charge OF
officers of the Army.
Secretary Gage in his next annual re-
port to Congress will, it is said, ask for
an appropriation of $25o,ooo for the
maintenance of an increased secret ser
vice bureau for the suppression and de
lection of anarchists.
President Roosevelt attended services
Sunday at the Reformed Church in
Washington and heard sermon by the
Rev. 7 NJ Schick
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-09-27
Gen. Wood Goes Back.

Washington (Special) Gen. Leonard
Wood, Military Governor of Cuba, left
here by way of Tampa for Havana. Mr.
Alex. Gonzales accompanied him. The
expectation Of Gen. Wood is that he will
be able to complete arrangements by
which the conduct of affairs in the island
can be handed over to the Cubans by
May I. The electoral law which the
Governor brought with him for inspec-
ton by the authorities here will be salts
factory to the Administration after some
notifications are made. AS a result Of
his talk with the officials here Gen. Wood
said he thinks there will be no change
in the attitude of the Administration to-
ward the Cubans.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-09-27
DR. RXEY TO BE REWARDED.
He viii Become Surgeon General Of the Navy
to Succeed DR.. Van Reypen.

Canton, Ohio (SpeciaD. - President
Roosevelt has notified Mrs Mckinley
through Secretary Corelyou that, in
pursuance of the intention of the late
President Mckinley and in recognition
of devoted services, as well as because
OF eminent fitness, Medical Inspector
P. M. Rixey will be appointed surgeon
general OF the Navy upon the expiration
of the term of Surgeon-General Van
Reypen.
The Secretary of the Navy has been
requested by the President to instruct
DR.. Rixey to make such arrangements
as will enable him to continue if needed
his care for Mrs. Mckinley between
now and the time Of his appointment to
his new position.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-09-27

Pietermaritzburg, Natal (By Cable).-
In view Of the imminence of the rein
vasion OF Natal by Gen. Louis Botha
with force OF 1900 men a special issue
OF the Gazette has called out a number
OF men OF the Natal Corps to muster
here.
London (By Cable President Kru-
ger, according to dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Brussels, is preparing
memorial to President Roosevelt, So
Letting the Intervention of the United
States in South Africa.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-09-27

THE cause OF this universal
mourning is to be found in the
man himself" Rev. c. E. Man
chester's Funeral Address at Can
ton.
Zone hundred thousand preach
ers in 100000 sermons could not
have taught as much as these last
words, 1t is Gods way; his will,
not ours. be done Rev. DR..
Henry c. McCook.
in the temple OF American
honor another is written among
the ilnmortals. Rev. 0. B. Mil
tigan's Opening Prayer.
"An obedient and afectionate
son. patriotic and faithful as a
soldier, honest and upright as
citizen, tender and devoted as a
husband, and truthful, generous,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-09-27
Girl Crazed on q Loop.

New York (Special) In the insane
pavilion at Bellevue Hospital Bertha
Zwickler, I6 years old, of No. II East
Fourth street, raves in delirium which,
it is said followed ride she took with
several friends in the LOOP the Loop
at Coney Island. The girls mother de-
clares that her daughter had never been
i'll in her life and had always been strong
until she took a ride in the Loop the
Loop" two weeks ago. Now the girl
covers in the hospital ward, crying to
those who come near her, Take me off !!
Take me OFF,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-09-27
Plea OF the Cubans.

Senior Quesada, the special commits
sioner from Cuba, accompanied by
Senior Temayo, the Secretary OF State
OF Cuba, under the insular government,
and by DR.. Miranda, called upon Secre
sary Hay Saturday. They represent
hat the present conditions in Cuba are
intolerable, and that unless the United
States is prepared promptly to make
some concessions in the reduction OF
duties on the Cuban staples, the finan
cial ruin of the island is inevitable.
Realizing the delay that would follow
an attempt to frame reciprocity treaty
the Cuban delegates hope they will be
able to induce the State Department to
arrange a modus vivendi, which shall
remain in force until Congress has had
opportunity to act upon a more formal
convention.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-09-27
Leaped to Death From Pier.

Atlantic City, N. J. (SpeciaD.-While
sitting on Helms Pier here woman,
about IS years old, jumped into the
ocean. The life guards put out in their
surfboat and rescued her, but when she
was brought ashore life was nearly ex-
tinct. Just as she was placed in the
ambulance to be taken to the City Hos
pital she died and the body was taken
to a local undertaking establishment
Nothing has been found by which to
identify her. She was plainly though
neatly dressed and left parasol on the
pier.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-09-27
Mrs. Bresci Must Go.

New York (SpeciaD. Mayor Neu-
man, OF Cliffside Park, N. J., has mott
fed Mrs Bresci, the widow of the man
who killed King Humbert, that it would
be as well if she moved from the borough
at an early date Mrs. Bresci has been
keeping clearinghouse, which she
started with money supplied by the anar-
chists who were associates of her hus-
band. Mayor Neuman asserts his move
was made because he feared the indigna-
ton of the people ut the death of Mr..
Mckinley might lead to an attack on
trs. Bresci's house.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-09-27
Family of Six Poisoned.

Bridgeton, N. J. {SpeciaD.-The en-
tire family of six of Tax Collector J.
Stratton Reeves, of Millville, was pois-
oned by drinking coffee which had been
adulterated with Indian hemp. For a
time all seemed to be in a delirium. At
ter treatment by a physician they all re-
covered. Some of the coffee has been
sent to PHILADELPHIA for an analysis.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-09-27
Tragedy at q Wedding.

Lead, S. D. (Specia) The police Of
this city have been informed of a muir
derous cutting ARRAY near Cambria,
Wyo.. across the Black Hills line. At
an Italian wedding the question of the
Mckinley assassination came up. A
young man whose name is withheld
made adverse remarks about the dead
President, and an Italian named Comeo
chided him. The young man drew a
long knife and stabbed CONGO in the
abdomen. The old man cannot live.
The murderer escaped.