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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-08-23
SUMMARY OF THE NEWS.
Domestic.

Wm. E, Douglass. formerly assistant
teller OF the Guarantee Trust and Saw
| ings Company OF Philadelphia. who was
arrested in Boston. decided to return
to Philadelphia without a reuuisition.
Lack of rods at the American Steel
and Wire Mills, at Joliet Ill.,. will force
tihcm to shut down increasing the num-
pSr OF workmen out at that place to
ooO'' many ct them Involuntary.
president. Search, Of the National As
soclatlon OF Manufacturers, will call a
meeting. shortly for the discussion OF
reciprocity with foreign nations
Kew, Charles w. Perkins. of Boston.
WIFI become president OF Dcnison Uni
vcIsisy, Granville, Ohio.
iwenty-rine ships chartered to carry
gram ar" tied up in San Francisco har-
Dor 6'-ause OF the strike
lc.hn Winters. who robbed the Selbv
t<neltihS COMPANY, Of California, OF
$2coooo. pleaded guilty.
DIR. T. d. Wood, of Stanford Uni
Icrsity, Cal. has accepted a call to Co.
!umbia University.
A plan is on foot to have built fine
bridge across the Missouri river at
Kansas City.
The removal OF tobacco tariff has re-
vlved business in Porto Rico
J. Spear Gilchrist was found dead in
bed at Ekins. w. Va.
Reports received in San Francisco
state that the ship Manchester, which
sailed nearly year ago from Jew
York for Yokohama. and which has
been reported missing, was wrecked on
the desert island of Pikar, in the Pacific
Ocean,
Mr.. Charles II. P. Sharretts. mem
Der OF the board OF appraisers at New
York. will be the American representa-
tive in China in connection with the
adjustment OF the tariff OF that country.
The arrest OF railroad ticket brokers
in St, Louis has led it is claimed, to
the exposure OF great scheme to coun-
terfelt tickets and passes. The b. &
O.s tickets were among those Oh the
list.
A romance CT the Spanish war result.
ed in the marriage in Philadelphla OF
Lieut.. Henry Watterson, IT., and Sell
orita Blanca Esther Casanova, beau
tiful Cuban girl.
The United Fruit Company's steam
e- Ethelwold. bound from Port Plata.
Jamaica. for Boston. with bananas,
went ashore on Bakers Island. She
freed herself.
A number OF the cotton manufactur-
ers OF New England are opposed to re-
ducing wages September 1, lest it
should precipitate a general strike.
The Chicago Board OF Heal h is max
ing tests to ascertain definitely if bo- |
vine tuberculosis can be communicated
to human beings
Col John D. Elliott, an exConlcd-
crate officer, died at his home near
Denver. Col.
Mr.. Michael Davitt, NJ. P, addressed |
an 1rish-American gathering in Chi
cago.
AT Miami, Fla, Mr.. Henry NJ. Flag
Ter, the Standard Oil millionaire, was
granted a divorce under new State
statute giving insanity Of four years
standing a sufficient cause for divorce.
Mrs Flagler has been confined in an
asylum for many years.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-08-23
AMERICANS MAKE BIG CAPTURE.
Colonel Cabrera, an Insurgent Chief, Made
Prisoner In the Philippines.

Manila (By Cable Second Lieut.
Walter S. Grant, of the Sixth Cavalry
while scouting with a detachment near
Taal, Batangas Province, has made
what the military authorities consider
the most important capture since
Aguinaldo was made prisoner. Grant
captured Col. Martin Cabrera, his ad
jutant and six other insurgents. Cab
rera had been growing in power for
some time. He controlled all the in
surgents in southern Batangas and also
those westward Of the city of Batangas.
Colonel Panganiban, captain and
twenty men with twenty-six rifles and
considerable ammunition have surren-
dered to Lieutenant Smith, of the
Twentieth Infantry. They formed a
portion OF General Malvar's command.
After taking the oath OF allegiance they
were released.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-08-23
ROBBED BY EMPLOYE.
Secretary OF the New York Branch Of Swift
6 Co. Short in Accounts.

New York Especially 1t has just be-
come known that the New York Office
OF Swift G. Co. the Chicago packers
had been robbed cf a considerable sum
of money by its secretary and treasurer
The local office is incorporated as a
New York corporation. Its secretary
and treasurer was John Hayden, IS
years old
Following his usual custom, John
Chapman, an auditor in the Chicago
offices OF the company, came TO this
city to make an inspection of the &C
counts Hayden met Mr.. Chaplin and
turned over the books to him. Tues
day Hayden was at the office for
short time, but the next day could not
be found. Mr.. Chaplin continued in
his work and at present the loss is
variously estimated at from $4,000 to
$4,000.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-08-23
5000 Men on His Trail

Sherman, Texas (SpeciaD. - The
search for Moses Wilder, the half
breed negro Indian who is said to
have murdered Mrs. Caldwell near
South Mayd, continues. Posses are
covering all the territory from South
Mavd. in Grayson county, to Wood
Vile, |. T.. a distance of 100 miles
Several arrests have been made, but
the suspects were soon released.
Should the negro be run down his fate
is not a matter of conjecture. The Off
GERS. however, are taking steps against
mob violence Sheriff Shrewsbury says
there are 5000 men on the trail.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-08-23
DESTROYERS IN WATER
Three New Fighters Launched at Sparrows
Point, Near Baltimore.

Baltimore, Md. (SpeciaD.-fn the
presence of more than 1000 people,
among whom were number Of dis
tirguiShed visitors from New York,
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Wash
ington the three torpedo boat Destroy
ers now being constructed at Sparrows
Point by the Maryland Steel Company,
we're launched with great enthusiasm.
The Whipple left the ways at 1.48. the
Truxton at 2o3 and the Worden at ALB.
The Whipple was christened by Miss
Elsie Pope, Of St. Paul, MINI. The
Truxton was named by Miss Isabelle
Truxton, OF Norfolk, Va, the grand,
daughter of Commodore Truxton, Of
Norfolk, Va, and Mrs. Emile D. N.
Worden, of New York, christening the
Worden. After the launching the
guests were entertained at luncheon by
the Maryland Steel Company
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-08-23
Two Killed BY Lightning.

Greenville, S. c. (SpeciaD.-A ter
rife electrical storm visited this section
doing considerable damage in the mill
village of the American Spinning Com
pany. A six-room house was struck and
Miss Victoria Levi and Miss Busbee
were almost instantly killed Klingtam
Ward was also struck but is still living
although his condition is serious. Four
children of the Russell family, who were
occupants of the house, were also shock
ed, remaining unconscious for several
hours.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-08-23
EXPECTS BOTHA'S SURRENDER.
Rather Ipcredulous Story Published in Lon.
don Paper Concerning the War.

London (By Cable The Sun says
Y hears that the concentration of General
Eotha's forces at Hondweni. on the Dor
RS of Zululand, announced in dis
Itch from Durham, does not foreshadow
Fight with Botha, but his surrender. in
irsuance with all understanding reach
I'd between General BCtha and Lord
Kitchener. The Sun adds that the gov
ernment is satisfied that the war is viz
tually over. and that Lord Miner, now
on his way back TO South Africa, has in
his pocket the draft of complete con-
stitution and plans for the future govern
ment of the annexed territories.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-08-23
Father and Son Drowned.

Frederick, Md. Especially James
Birch and his little s-year-old son were
drowned at Groves limekilns, near here.
The bow went to water horse in the
quarry When his father arrived he
saw his sons hat floating on the water,
directly over portion of the pool fully
twenty feet deep. He at once jumped
into the water to rescue the boy, but was
drowned himself. 1t is supposed that
the boy rode the horse into the pool to
the edge Of the deep water and was
thrown of,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-08-23
MOB RETREATS BEFORE SHERIFF.
Henry Pratt Saved From Lynehers by PIucky
Alabama Official

Tuscaloosa, Ala. (SpeciaD.-A mob
OF about fifty men entered the jail be-
fore daylight determined to lynch the
negro Henry Pratt, charged with at
tempted assault OF Sallie Rice, a little
white girl. The mob forced their way
up the steps into the first part of the
jail used as dwelling by the deputies
and where the sheriff was sleeping. The
mob demanded the keys to the part OF
the jail containing the prisoner, but the
sheriff informed them that the keys
were locked up in the safe in the sher
ifs Office. After some parleying the
sheriff secured loaded shotgun. This
apparently cowed the mob, and they
left the jail and dispersed
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-08-23
Fought In Two Wars.

Harrisburg (SpeciaD.-Gen. Joseph
+. Knipe. who saw service in two wars,
died at his home in this city, after a
lingering illness. He fought through
the Mexican War with General Scott
and in the Civil War he took part in
all the battles in which the Twelfth
Corps figured, from Chattanooga to
Atlanta. He afterward served as chief
OF cavalry in the Army Of the Tennes-
see. He was retired in 1865, at his
own request. as a bragadier- general, al
ter having declined colonelcy in the
regular service. He was postmaster OF
Harrisburg during President Johnsons
administration, and at the time OF his
death was connected with the Pennsyl-
vania State Department.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-08-23
Financial.

The Park Steel Company. OF Pitts
burg. has declared the regular monthly
dividend of IA per cent. on the pre-
ferred stock.
Stockholders of the Commercial Ma
tonal Bank OF Chicago have voted to
increase the capital from 100000 to
$2,ooo,o 900.
1t is stated that w. X. Vanderbilt
has recently invested $S,ooo,ooo in low
priced stocks OF the Vanderbilt system
including 100000 shares OF Nickel Plate
common and an equal amount OF Lake
Erie and Western.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-08-23
Our New Possessions.

Civil Governor Taft and the Philip
pine Commission were enthusiastically
received at Vigan, Province of South
Ilocos. A governor for the province ard
ether officials were appointed The COM
missioners are agreeably surprised at the
advancement shown in the places visited.
In Camarnes Province, in the Phil
ippines, United States troops killed Ze-
bastean Angeles, a brother of General
Angeles, and six privates; captured a
major two captains and nine men.
Judge Halsey, in Wilkesbarre, Pa.
made final the preliminary injunction
restraining the striking machinists from
interfering with the non~unionists.
The contract providing for harbor im
provements has been signed, and work
will begin Immediately. The cost of the
improvements will amount to ST.. 100000
Courts-martial are to be held in
Manila on Lieut.. Preston Brown and
Capt. Francis P. Fremont, Second
Infantry. The lieutenant is accused OF
killing a native who refused to recover
the body of soldier from the river.
The charges against Captain Fremont
are not known vet
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-08-23
STEAMER SINKS PILOT BOAT.
James Gordon Bennett Cut Down and Four
Men Are Drowned.

New York (SpeciaD The German
steamer Alene, now running in the
Atlas branch of the Hamburg American
Line, ran down and sank the pilot boat
James Gordon Bennett No. 7 and
drowned three pilots and the cook Of
the Bennett.
The accident occurred near the Scot
land lightship, while the pilot boat was
lying hove to on Sandy Hook bar,
about ten miles east of Sandy Hook.
When the Alene struck the pilot boat
the weather was clear.
The survivors say the German steam
er came bearing down upon their YES
sci and they were totally unable to
avoid her.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-08-23
BIG STEEL WORKS SOLD.
Bethlehem Steel Company Likely Passes Into
Control OF the Trust.

Bethlehem, Pa. (SpeciaD.-The stock
holders of the Bethlehem Iron Com
pany voted almost unanimously to ac-
cept the price of 100000 offered by
the Bethlehem Steel Company for the
big steel and ordnance works here, and
an hour later the directors consummat-
ed the deal The steel company, it is
said, has purchaser for the plant, and
it is generally believed that this pur-
chaser is Charles M. Schwab, president
of the United States Steel Corporation,
and it is also believed that he will buy
the property for the Vickers- Maxim
Company and the Cramp Shipbuilding
Company The works employ 1000
skilled mechanics.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-08-23
BRITISH SYMPATHY VIII SIKIkEKO,
Congressman Grosveuor Says Engishmen
Want Our Industries to be Crippled

London (By Cable).-Prior to his
departure for New York on the Ameri-
can Line steamer St. Paul, Congress
man Grosvenor, OF Ohio. referred to
the widespread interest taken in Great
Britain in the American steel strike.
The sympathy OF the British pub
lie said the Congressman, rs strongly
with the strikers. not for any good
feeling for the men. but they hope our
industrial systems may be as damaged
and crippled as theirs have been. They
hope the closing OF our mills will force
us to buy from theirs and permanently
defeat our prosperity
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-08-23
Phillips viii Pay In Full

Chicago (SpeciaD George H. Phil
lips, the deposed corn king, will pay in
full. The expert accountants who have
been working overtime in an effort to
reduce the tangle of accounts in the
brokers' books made detailed statement
which shows that the company is solvent
and the total liabilities of the concern
are less than $2oo, oco, we'll within the as
sets of the young operator and his asso-
ciates. II said the first day that every
penny would be paid as soon as our
books were Strengthened out" Mr. Phil
lips declared with a smile.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-08-23
When Chinese Are Merchants.

Acknowledgement Knox, in an opinion
rendered at the request of the Secretary
of the Treasury. holds that Chinaman
may engage in the manufacture of goods
for sale and still be considered a mer
chant in the sense in which that word
is used in the treaty and laws relating
to the exclusion of Chinese where the
mercantile part of the business, either
wholly or in part, is the selling of goods
co manufactured
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-08-23
CRAzED BY A BLUNDER.
Station Agent Causes Collision and Then
Loses His Reason.

Omaha, Neb. Especially Jas. Greene,
station agent at Otha, Iowa, sent out
orders which brought two freight trains
together on the same track. EIe is now
lying in the baggage room raving
maniac as a result OF his blunder re-
strained by his friends from self de-
struction. He is kept under the inHu-
ence of chloroform. In a frenzy of
sclf-reproach, Greene sought to cut his
throat but was restrained The trains
came together on heavy grade, but
the crews jumped and escaped injury.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-08-23
Fought With an Eagle.

Bnghamton SpeciaD. William
Ballenstadt, an II-year-old boy, whose
home is in Memnoc, ILL.,, had life and
death struggle with an eagle which at
tackled him near Waverly, N. Y, where
he was visiting. The lad fought with
stick until nearly overcome from wounds
from the birds taons. Then farmer
appeared with a gun and shot the eagle,
which was found to measure seven feet
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-08-23
ISSUE OF TOBACCO TRUST BONDS.
Mortgage for s15O,00O0cO Filed In the Court
OF Hudson County.

New York (SpeciaD There was filed
in the Hudson County Court in Jersey
City a mortgage for $I5o,oooo 900 made
by the Consolidated Tobacco Company
OF America to the Morton Trust Com
pany to secure an issue Of a per cent.
bonds not to exceed $4,000, 900. 1t is
dated June IS and bore revenue stamps
to the amount OF $75,ooo The papers
show that the Consolidated Tobacco
Company has absorbed the American
Tobacco and the Continental Tobacco
and subsidiary concerns.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-08-23
Private Hayward Killed.

Washington Especially. - The War
Department has been advised of the
death Of Private Fred Hayward, Troop
n. Ninth Cavalry, which occurred at
Matanzas, Cuba, August 2. His death
was due to gunshot wounds.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-08-23
To Investigate Plant Disease.

DR.. B. NJ. Duggar, Psychologist in
vegetable pathological Investigations OF
the Department OF Agriculture, has
been ordered to proceed to points in
North and South Carolina, Texas, Mis-
sissippi and other States to investigate
diseases OF cotton and other plants.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-08-23
CastilIo's Widow Is Dead.

Madrid (By Cable) The widow of
Senior Canovas del Castillo, former Pre-
mier OF Spain, is dead Senior Canovas
del Castillo was shot and killed by an
Anarchist at the baths of Santa Agueda,
at Guesalbar, August 8, 1907.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-08-23
New Offices In Presidential Class.

The following iourth-class postohices
will be advanced to the Presidential
grade on October II: Sykesville, Md. );
Marionyille, Mo-; Penngrove, N. j.;
Cresson, Pa; Charleston. Troy and
Walpole. N. H.; Welch and William
son, w. Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-08-23
Hat Manufacturers Trust.

New York Especially Efforts are be-
ing made here to form a Hat Manufac-
tuTers' Trust, and it is said articles of
incorporation will be filed by those in
terested in the project within few days.
About twenty Of the leading manufac-
turers of the United States are expected
IN enter the combine.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-08-23
Cable Service Established.

Washington (SpeciaD Gable COM
munication has been established be-
tween Calapan, on the northern coast
OF Mindora and Boac near the west
CO asst OF the island of Martinique, in
the Philippines.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-08-23
LIVE NATIONAL AFFAIRS.
Pension Roll Lnrgen.

Commissioner II. Clay Evans has pre-
pared stateme showing the opera ions
in principal features of the Pension Bit
reau during the last fiscal year as COM
pared with former years. Most of the
data will be embodied in his annual re-
port, and the statement is prepared for
the use of the National Encampment OF
the Grand Army of the Republic, which
will be held before the report is ready.
The statement shows that on January
30, 1901, there were oo7,735 pensioners
on the rolls. gain of 42o5 during the
year. TIE roll for the last fiscal year is
the largest in the history OF the bureau.
During the year d. 225 claims were al
lowed, and 1867 restored; while 43.sSo
names were dropped on account of death.
rcrrarriage and other causes. Two War
Of the Revolution pensioners died during
the year In the last four years the net
gain to the pension rolls was 4o2I.
The number of pensions granted to
widows in the past year under the act OF
June p. 1890. was I6,6Io, or nearly 4'o1
in excess Of those granted the previous
year. the result of the at of May Q, 1907.
extending the provisions OF the act o.
June p, 1900.
The pensioners on account Of the wat
with Spain numbered 1855 invalids and
2o4) widows. The appropriation for the
payment Of pensions during the fiscal
year 1901 was $I44,ooo,ooo, of which
amount the bureau expended for pei
sions $I38.s3I4S3S4; leaving balance
on June 80 1901. of S5.468.5I6 70.
The total amount paid to pensioners
as first payments upon the allowance Of
their claims during 1901 was So o'4.-
763.S4, or sos, 23847 more than the first
payments during the year 1000.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-08-23
Ono Farmer Kills Another.

Ata Ga (SpcciaD, - Chauncey
farmer living about 10 miles
own, was shot and instantly killed
:. A. Brookin, neighbor, near the
lIe of the latter. Some matters in liti-
CATION led up to the trouble. Brookin
is in jail, Boyer leaves widow and
Lchild.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-08-23
Thirty Pairs Of Teachers Married.

Carbonate, III. (Special) of the 400
American teachers who sailed on the
transport Thomas from San Francisco
to Manila 60 of them on reaching Homo
lulu were married. The teachers had
been chosen from the many normal uni
versities of the country, and were strange
ers to each other. The acquaintance p
courtship extended over 4 period q
than ten days. The captain
Thomas refused to permit the
while at sea, and the 80 coux
arrival of the transport
sought ou. elergynll
gied.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-08-23
Agriculture in Alaska.

A report on the agricultural statistics
for Alaska just issued by the Census
Bureau shows that Alaska's farm
wealth June 1. 1900, was $15.6S6, OF
which $2Io6 was invested in live stock.
5000 in implements and machinery and
$I2,Soo represented the value Of build
ings and other Improvements.
Buildings have been erected on 9 OF
the IL farms in the territory. Prepar.
ing the soil for cultivation has been the
chief item OF expense in opening farms.
being in some instances $I2o per acre.
The IL farms have a total acreage OF
15o acres, and vegetables are the prin-
cipal product. Five OF the farms are
only small market gardens Of less than
three acres.
The value of domestic animals and
poultry was $2Io6. Potatoes and tur
nips furnished the principal income
from vegetables. Next to vegetables
grass cut for hay and ensilage is the
most important agricultural product.
From the standpoint Of income upon
capital invested poultry raising in 1909
was relatively the most profitable
branch OF Alaskan agriculture.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-08-23
Veterinarians Have q Chance.

Washington (SpeciaD. - The War
department. will soon held a competi-
De examination to fill Fl vacancies in
veterinarian service OF the army.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-15
NEWS IN BRIEF.

Hon. Henry + Ellis Of Moxia. Tex,
will be a candidate for congress from
that district.
The safe Of the postoiiice az Edmond,
o. T., was blown open and $500 secured.
Ide Dick Of Thornheld, No. persisted
in a well while rescuing friend, Milan
Gray who was overcome by foul air.
Gray will live.
James Ferguson Of Nevada, No, was
shot and possibly fatally injured b. II.
@. Bates, an old soldier
James =. Irwin, deputy clerk for eight
years and county clerk for two years as
Burlington, Ia., committed suicide by
hanging himself
The ants carried kaufman county,
Texas, in the prohibition election by
2S6 votes
The saloon Of Charles Hollingsworth
at Elwardsport. Ind, was burned by an
incendiary. The saloon had just been
opened. lie had received notice warn.
ing him not 10 open the saloon.
VIII Carson. Rsaloonkeeper. was shot
and killed at Port Ales. N. NJ, by Tom
Longacre. Longacre was arrested and
taken 10 Roswell
The postmaster at Nome, Alaska, J.
II. Wright, has been arrested aud held
on the charge Of embazzling s2JoO from
the United States government.
Tho New Mexico board Of equaliza.
ton has increased it, assessment 10 Der
cent in cities and 10 per cent in rural
districts.
After legal battle lasting morn than
n year the Louisiana courts have decided
that local option shall prevail at Jeh.
nings, and all saloons have been closed.
Mrs a. O. LnhofI was bound over 70
the grand jury at Macon City. Ia. in
the sum OF 5000. charged with the muir.
der Of Edwin Q. Bromley.
Charles Baker was convicted In tho
circuit court nc Cassville, No, for the
murder Of Ira Williams. He was sen.
fenced TO 90 years In the penitontiary.