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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-18
n IIOTStCc Wdrden,
Nuthor or" The House on The Narsh" ETC :,
), BY ebert Bonner's Sons,

"Oh. yes. l know-Pve heard. You
are the-Yes, come in"
He entered, waited while she shut
the door, and then followed, by her
direction, not into the kitchen, out to
cold, dark room on the right. which
smelt as If it were little used. Miss
Bostal wisely kept her shawl wrapped
tightly round her. and politely begged
him to take a seat, willie she lit one
of the two candles which stood on the
mantlepiece. The detective gave one
comprehensive look around the room,
and quite understood why the lady
preferred to spend her time. in the
kitchen, where 1t was, at least, warm.
"And now" asked the lady, as she
seated herself on prim, stiff-backed
chair covered with faded needle-work,
what is it you want to ask me?"
"Weli, ma'am," said the detective,
who sat on the edge of his chair, and
felt surprise Mt the amount of dignity
there was about the little prim. shabby
lady, 'it's just this: 1 want to know
If any little accident happened to
young lady who spent the morning
with you-Miss Claris?"
He saw his breath and hers on the
cold air of the little room. and thought
1t was much warmer in the fields out
side. The lady was evidently aston.
ished at the question.
Little ncc.dept:' she repeated. "Not
that l remember"
"Was she doing any sort Of work for
you, ma'am? She said something about
ironing, l think"
"She didn't do any ironing" an
swercd the lady, promptly. "but did,"
"She told me she was ironing and
burned her hand"
The lady shook her head.
1T was l who had the iron all the
time" she said, decidedly.
But then the detective noticed that
the lady gave him a quick look, and
that she then. as if recollecting her.
self, altered her tone. He instantly
decided that she was making UP
story for the benefit of her protege.
II recollect, now 1 think Of it" said
she. "that I did come very near her
with the iron, and that was afraid 1
bad burned her. though she said it was
nothing, and. indeed, could see moth
ing"
THANK you, maam," said the de-
tective, rising at once. And now
would you be so good as to let me see
her and the man Jem Stickels togeth-
err, at once. before they leave this
housef"
IF they are here, you can, certain
ly," said Miss Bostal. as she at once
left the room aud went down the pass
age toward the kitchen.
In q few minutes, however, she re-
turned with blank expression.
I'm sorry to say" said she, "that
they have both left the house. Whether
together or no." she added. with de-
mure and pinched little smile. II can't
say"
The detective took his leave, not in
the best Of humor.
Jem Stlckels was the person to be
"got at" that was certain. But Hem
mings fear was that he had been got
ht' already.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-18
Mexico Not Ready for Long Pants

President Diaz of Mexico, strong
and rugged man, at times reminds
Americans of Lincoln, and the SINH
larity is particularly noticeable in
his brief and pointed speeches and in
his tendency to answer question by
telling an apt story. An American
born gentleman, now a resident Of
the City of Mexico, called on him
some years ago, and suggested that,
while it was evident to him that the
Mexican constitution was modelled
after that of the United States, ne
feared that it was not administered
to the letter.
President Diaz made no attempt
to explain the conditions existing
among the Mexican masses, but said
to his visitor that his suggestion re.
minded him of the story of an uncle,
who, forgetful of the age OF his year
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-18
Sousa Writing a Move A..

Bandmaster Sousa's rather creepy
story, '"The Fifth String" has not
been a tremendous hit, but he is at
work on, another book. This time it is
a history of his boyhood adventures
in the form of a novel, and he hopes
to have it finished before he leaves
in the fall for his European tour.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-18
Proposed Biz Labor Convention.

Chicago (SpeciaD.-Fifty thousand
longshoremen OF the Great Lakes will
be represented at the annual conven-
ton OF the International Association. to
be held in Chicago this week. The
most important work planned is an
amalgamation OF the association and the
National Union OF Dock Laborers IN
Great Britain and Ireland, with 100000
n, a hare
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-18
To be Continued,

Mrs. Dove-"My husband always
kisses me when he leaves the house in
the morning" Miss Spiter-"Funny
how good-nalure. some men are when
they are getting away from home for
q .whols' day."
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-18

old nephew, absent-mindedly sent him
a pair of trousers, Now, when the
boy Is old enough" remarked Presi.
dent Diaz, "he can never wear those
pants"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-18
W-YORK TRIBUNE FARMER.

For sixty years the NETWORK WEEKLY TRIB
UNE has been q national weekly newspaper read al
most entirely by farmers and has enjoyed the conf
dence aud support of the American people to degree
attained by any similar publication
THE NETWORK TRIBUNE FARMER
is made absolutely for farmers and their families The
first number was issued November It'll 1901.
Every department of agricultural industry is covered
by special contributors who leaders in this respective
lines and the TRIBUNE FARMER will be IN every sense
high class up to date, live, enerprisng paper. pro-
fusey illustrated with pictures of live stock, model build
ings and homes agricultural machinery, etc
Farmers wives and daughters will find special
pages for their ent ertanment.
Regular price 81 per year. but buy with your
fayore he weekly newspaper The Highland Recorder one
year for $3.50 . rrr proopnpp
Send your subscriptions and money to THE RECORDER
Monterey, Va.
Sand vour nans and address to the NEW YORK TIKI
BUNE FARMER, York C,ty, and a free sample copy
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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-18

Usually when man is failure lie
has a patient little wife who makes
excuses for him.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-18

Never hit a man when he is down.
Jump on him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-08
LET DOWN THE BARS.
St. Clair Committee Invites Every
 One Into the Primary.

Ashville, Aug 7.-(Special.)-W T.. Brown and w. S. Crump have announc- ed for representative and NJ. M. Smith has announced for the Senate from the district, which is composed of Etowah and St Clair Counties. 1t Is also reported that Colonel N B. Spears will be can didate for the Senate in the November election unless the Populists call pri- mary and he should fail to secure the nomination in if.
 The Executive Committee let down the bars in this county and invited every one to participate in the primary ot August 18th. who will support the nominees. This is not very acceptable to many of the hest Democrats. who believe the ru'es of the State Executive Committee should have been enforced especially as to can didates for State offices. As 10 what the PoI ulists will do about participating in the primary is all guess work at this time. If the State Committees rules had been adhered to Govern1r Jelks would. in the opinion of large number of citizens. have carried the county. His chances are not so good under the cir cumstances. but the county Is py no means conceded to Johnston. That John ston is not as strong politically in this county as he has been, is the opinion Of quite a number
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-08
Makes Eloquent Plea for the Nomi-
 nation of Governor Jelks.


 Tuskegee. Aug. 7.-(special)-Dr. R. M Cunningham. candidate for, Lieutenant Governor. delivered an address Wednes- day at the court house. Several hun dred citizens of the city and surround ing country were present, and quite number of ladies.
 pr. Cunningham was introduced by Mayor J. R. Wood, chairman Of the meeting in a very felicitous manner. And proceeded to advocate the claims of Gov ernor w. D. Jelks for the Democratic nomir ation for Governor at the approach ing primary. His speech was universally conceded to be one of the most eloquent ever heard in the historic old court house He made an earnest plea in be- half of the candidacy of Governor Jelks to succeed himself, as 1t was in accord wit, the usages of the party and espe- cial'y as he represented the new consti- tuition, which established forever in tn" State the supremacy of the white race.
 His speech was a master piece of fervid oratory interspersed with gems of wit which convulsed the audience with laughter.
 At tho close of the speech Chairman Wood proposed that all in the vast audt- ense should arise and thank the eloquent speaker for his splendid address ana almost the entire audience stood up and cheered for some time with great em- thusiasm It was a great occasion and there is no doubt that Macon County will align herself with a large majority of the counties of the State in favor or the new constitution, which establishes the supremacy of the white race and for Jelks and Cunningha n.
 The County Democratic Executive Com mite,e met here today at 2 o'clock and provided for the election of an executive committee August 18th and named mana gers for the primary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-08
BULGER FOR JELKS.
OFFERS HIS SERVICES TO CAM
 PAIGN COMMITTEE.
Has Travelled Over State in Interest of His Own Candidacy, and His Announcement is Regarded
 as Significant.

Birmingham, Aug. 7-(Special.)-At the Jelks campaign headquarters here today Colonel Thomas l.. Bulger, candidate for State Superintendent of Education, an nounced his allegiance to the candidacy of Governor Jelks and volunteered to make speeches in the interest of the Gov ernor.
 As Colonel Bulger has travelled all over the State pressing his own candidacy his unqualified endorsement of Governor Jelks is regarded as significant.
 This was one of the quiet days in pol itics. At the headquarters of the State and County Campaign Committees d great deal of work in the way of sending out literature is going on, but there are few developments of a news nature.
 Hon. John B. Knox spent some time at the headquarters of the Jelks State Cam paign Committee this morning. He said: II have just returned from the Tennes- see Valley. I found conditions there very encouraging, and the claims of the John- ston people that they will carry the val ley are unfounded."
 A Jelks Club was organized at Cardiff last night.
 The elective railway commission people are going to make Jefferson County ring with their war cry-"a commission chos-
 
 The Jelks County Campaign Committee held meeting this morning in its rooms in the Jefferson County Savings Bank building. It was resolved t0 press the campaign in all the cities and towns of Jefferson County. A list of these towns was made and committee of three was appointed to take care of each of them. hese committees of three will go to work at once speaking to the people, spreading literature and advancing the cause in every possible manner.
 Chairman Robert J. Lowe tonight stat ed to The Advertiser correspondent that the official ballots both for the State and Executive Committee, would be ready for the printer not later than Saturday, per haps tomorrow night. The delay as to the announcements for committeeman has been caused by the desire on the part of the Chairman to give all a chance who have given notice before the time limit, whether exactly in the proper form or not. Many whose names have been pre- scented did not file proper certificates, but Chairman Lowe does not propose to all low technicalities to dsbar any one from becoming a candidate There will be something like ninety names for Com mitteemen on the ticket for the nine dis tricts. Chairman Lowe has not delayed the matter any longer than absolutely necessary, he being as anxious as any to have the entire arrangements completed A bushel of mail has been received by MT. Lowe siace Friday asking that names be left off or put on for Committeeman Much interest is being taken in the mat ter all over the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-08
TRAIN TO MYRTLEWOOD
SUPERINTENDENT SALTMARSH
 MAKES THE TRIP.
Large Force is at Work Leveling the RoadbedEMajor Scott Not Candidate for Member of
 Committee.
Advertiser Bun eau,
 Ol Ai.n

 Selma, Aug. 2.
 After two years of anxious waiting and working the Birmingham. Selma and New Orleans division of the Louisville and Nashville has at last been built to Myr- tlewood and the first train went through yesterday. It was a special and Superin- tendant Saltmarsh and several other rail- road officials were on board. The road bed is not smooth beyond Linden, but big gang of hands is at work leveling up the track and in a few days everything will bs in order and Myrtlewood instead of Linden will be the western terminus of the road. Senator D. J. Meador came back on the special yesterday after noon. the first passenger train that ever left his town for Selma.
 The Birmingham, Selma and New Or leans penetrates one of the richest sec tions of Alabama It runs about equi- distant between the Mobile and Mont gomery and the Meridian Division of the Southern, and will bring a great deal of cotton to Selma that has never reached this market before. All of the cotton raised in the neighborhood of Myrtlewood has been hauled to the river, four miles beyond, and thence shipped " water to Mobile. All of the cotton that has formally been transported to market in that way will now be hauled to Myrtle wood and will find its way by the Birm- ingham, Selma and New Orleans to Selma. Cotton men are confident that Selma's receipts will be augmented by 15, 600 to 10000 bales. It is confidently predicted, therefore, that notwithstand- ing the drought and consequent short crop, Selma will receive as much or more cotton this season than it has received in recent years.
 The people of the section of Marengo that this road traverses are happy, De- cause they have an outlet to the com mercial world, and the merchants Of Selma are equally happy from the fact that it opens up new territory Tor the commerce of this city. Marsngo Is one of the finest counties in Alabama and now that the central portion of the coun- ty has a railroad to the outer world the county will go forward to greater fields of endeaVor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-08
Policeman Shoots Negro.

Policeman Griffin shot negro, Nero Sturdivant. in the shoulder this morning, and wounded him slightly. Sturdivant made his escape from the coal mines in January and there was a reward for his capture and description of the negro was in the hands of the police. Police man Griffin located the negro and at tempted to arrest him on North Street this morning. When the officer made grab for the negro he ran and Griffin fired at him three times, one of the balls taking effect in his shoulder. The police man could have killed him if he had ST desired. Nero came on to the council chamber and gave himself up. He ad- mitted that he was an escaped convict, but said he was only out two months. was captured and taken back and had served his sentence. He says he does not know what made him run from the officer He came to the council cham Der and gave himself up. he said. in order to have his wound attended to by phy- sician, as he was not able to hire one. The police do not put any dependence In his story about his having been captured and serving out the balance of his sen fence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-08
Scott Not A Candidate.

Major D. NJ Scott stated on tne streets this morning that he was not candi- date against Colonel H. s. D. Mallory for Executive Committeeman and would not be- Your correspondent hastens to make the correction and is glad to state that what was published as to his being a candidate is erroneous. Major Scott is a good man and an elegant gentleman and a good deal of surprise was express ed here when it was announced that he would run against Colonel H. s. D. Nal lory. Your correspondent published the item on what he considered good author ity and with no intention to reflect on Major Scott i'll anyway. It was reported here that Governor Johnston had out a full ticket in every district for executive committeeman and that Major Scotts name was on the ticket in the carrying out of his scheme to try to capture the next Democratic State Executive Com mittee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-08
A Midnight Fire.

After midnight last night fire ragged in a double building on Second Avenue be- tween Eighteenth and Nineteenth Streets which came near doing great harm. The third story of the building was occupied by negroes as lodge room, and here is where the fire started. The lower DOT tions of the building were occupied by the City Paper Company and Blinn's laundry. The total damage done is esti- mated at between $1O0O0 and $15 GOO, fully covered by insurance. Gen. l.. V. Clark owns one of the buildings, while G. Blinn x Son own the other. The fire depart ment did good work preventing a serious confagration.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-08
ACTIVITY IN MADISON.
Believed Jelks Will Carry Every
 Precinct in the County.

Huntsville Aug 7.-(Special)-The Jelks Campaign Committee has received favor able reports from all the precincts of Madison County and it is believed that Governor Jelks will carry every precinct in the forthcoming election. The coun- try people have warmed up for the cam- paign and no less than a dozen barbe- cues have been arranged to take place in the next three weeks. The Jelks Com mittee has supplied speakers for all of them.
 John H. Wallace has returned from the Seventh Congressional District, where he made several speeches for Jelks. That district says MT. Wallace. is safe for Governor Jelks.
 Huntsville was quite political center yesterday. A large number of Republi- cans were here to induce w. l. Wellman to become Chairman of the Executive Committee and among the number were Chairman William Vaughan, Captain J. w. Dimmick and Julian H. Bingham. Colonel Charles E, Waller. candidate for Lieutenant Governor. delivered an ad- dress last night. Hon. Chappell Cory, candidate for Superintendent of Educa- ticn, spent the day among the voters of this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-08

Mrs. Ellen Peter Bryce is buslly engaged arranging for the Confederate Veterans picnic, which will be given here August 15. Mrs Bryce is President of the United Daughters of the Confederacy at this place, and will. with the ladies of the or ganization, do all that can possibly add to the pleasure of those that will attend.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-08

the pre-s cn the Railroad Commission, wfotke, the same should be elected by the people or remain as it is now, ap- pointel by the Governor. Tie campaign being conducted looking to change in the system of naming the Railroad Com mission is gaining some strength. The Railroad Mems Political Club is working hard to prevent any change over the pI esent sy stem.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-08
Miners Return to Work.

The miners at the Piper mines in Bibb County, have returned to work, differ ences having been settled. All men members of the United Mine Workers of America yet in Piper will be allowed to return to work. The discharge of ten men caused differences. More than half of these ten men will get their places back under the new management.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-08
BIG BY-PRoDUcT PLANT.
Probable That Tuscaloosa Will &c.,
 cure New Industry.

Tuscaloosa, Aug. 7.-tSpecial)-If the rumor is correct, Tuscaloosa is to have a large coke oven and by-produce plant, The report is that the Central Iron and Coal Company is making necessary nego- tiations for the building of such a plant. It is thought that the plant will be built by the Ensley By-Product Company. It will probably be placed near the furnace now under construction at Holton. This is an admirable place for such a plant as 1t can be reached by both water and rail. Superintendent Thompson of the Ensley Company has been spending some while in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-08
An Old Watch.

Although 125 years old, watch owned by a man in Glouc estershire, England, stiii keeps excellent time. It was worn as Trafalgar, during the Peninsular war. ae Waterloo. through the China war in ls4os and finally in the Indian muuny.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-08
Death of M. J. Mullally.

M J. MullalIy, manager of the local branch of the National Biscuit Company, died this morning shortly before o'clock at St. Vincent Hospital from enlarge ment of the heart He was i'll for two weeks He was a member of the Elks and Knights of Columbus. His remains will be carried to Natchez, Miss, for in terment tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-08

The Confederate pension examiners have passed thirty-six applicants for pen sions in this County. The total number of pensions in Madison County is now 29S and they receive 5000 in the aggregate each year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-08
Meet your friends at Dowe's.
MT Clarke at Elba.

Elba. Aug. 7.-(Special. )-Hon. R H. Clarke spoke here yesterday 10 large crowd of representative men ana II was one of his strong and characteristic speeches. Jelks will carry Coffee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-08

cures made by Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root. the great kidney, liver and bladder remedy.
 It is the great medi- caltriumph of the nine teenth century; dis covered after years of scientific research by pr. Kilmer, the emi- nent kidney and blad- Iap e~ao;oi;~4 ,HI sz
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-08

About the only interest that Is being taken in the race for the Legislature is in that between John F. Burns and W. B. Craig for the Senate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-08

Not a day passes now but that crowd of sportsmen go out to the bated fields near Selma and return with big bags of doves.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-08
pDArH OF MRS. srALLwoRTH,
Wife of Hon. Nicholas Stallworth
 Expires in Evergreen.

Evergreen. August 7.-lSpecial)-Mrss Stallworth, wife of Hon. Nicholas staii~ worth, died here this morning at o'clock. She had been ip i'll health for many months, but hek death was unexpected to the immediate family and was a great shock to the community. She was taken suddenly Ill yesterday afternoon and hn- gered until after daylight when she passed away. Colonel Stallworth has hundreds of friends throughout the State who VIII learn this news with profound regret. Besides a devoted husband. she leaves seven children, four daughters and three sons. Her remains will be inferred in Evergreen Cemetery tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. Rev. G. R. Upton rector of St. Mary's Church, presiding.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-08
PERSONAL AND LOCAL.

Colonel Roan Ward addressed about 300 people at the corner of Washington and Water Streets yesterday afternoon in his own interest as a candidate for the Leg iSlature
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-08
EUFAULA RECEIVES BALE
Grown in Georgia by John Drewry-
 Brings 10 Cents.

Eufaula, Aug 7.-(Special)-The first hale of new cotton came in from Cuth- bert Ga, yesterday afternoon It was raised by Jobin Drewry of that place wao classed middling. consigned to the Lampley cotton company here' and was sold to the Chewalla cotton mills at iV cents per pound.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-08

Prof W. B. Saffold of the University of Alabama. is in this. his old home, and is being most cordially greeted by his boyhood friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-08

General Edmund W. Pettus went to Montevallo today to attend the Confeder- ate Veterans reunion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-08

A big crowd Of Selma young people will attend a Sunday school reunion at Statesville on Sunday next.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-08
Turrialba in Eruption.

San Jose. Costa Rica, Aug. 7.-The vol canoes Irazu and Poas are now quiet, but Turrialba was reported last night to b' in eruCtion
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-08

Miss Hattie Bird has rendered her res isnation as stenographer to Superinten- dent Foreacre. and will be member of a house party at Wrightville Beach, N. c.