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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-02-28
Expert on Timepieces.

1t looked like a oo-cent clock. except
that there was a smooth simplicity of
finish, which was deceptive to the eye.
And it reposed in cheap secondhand
store with all sorts of old junk. But
the man who had asked to look at it
was going over it with swift and ex-
pert eye.
How much?'
"Two-ffty," answered the dealer.
The man laid down the price and
walked off with his purchase carefully
tucked under his arm.
1T is ship chronometer,' said he.
Some sailor stole it and sold it. l sup
pose, for the price of few drinks. The
dealer evidently thought it cheap clock
or I would not have got it for the
money. 1t is worth SIS, and must have
cost $50 when new"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-02-28
Live Stock.

Chicago.-Cattle-Good to prime
steers, $.5oa67s; poor to medium, $500
a625; stockers and feeders, ST. 5oa475;
COWS, $I.25a225; heifers, $2.25a5.a5;
Gamers, $I.25a225; bulls, $225a4.6o.
Hogs-mixed and light, weak; close,
lower; mixed and butchers, $5.Soa6. 80
good to choice heavy, So 3oa6.45; rough,
heavy, $6ooa6.25; light, $575a5.oo; bulk
of sales, $s.S5a6.25. Sheep-good to
choice wethers, $475a5.25; fair to
choice mixed, $3.S5a4.ao; Western sheep
and yearlings, $425a5.So; native lambs,
$3.75a6.75; Western lambs, $5.25ao.75.
East Liberty.-Cattle steady; choice
SIS. 5oa6.75; prime, $6,25a6.4o; good; $500
a6.oo. Hogs steady, prime heavies, SOILS
az. so; mediums, Sc. 3oa6.4o; heavy York
ers, $6.2oa6.25 light Workers, $6.ooa6. IS,
pigs, $5.8oas.9o; roughs, $5.ooa6.oo.
Sheep steady; best wethers $5.Ioa5,35
culls and common, $2.ooa3.oo; yearlings,
81. sOas.65.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-02-28
Another Point of View.

Gravity-A stratagem invented to
conceal lack of intellect
Wisdom-That which is greater than
gold, provided it is Our wisdom and
some other persons gold.
Temper-Something that at once gets
the best Of man and betrays the worst
of him.
Sour Grapes-A kind of disagreeable
fruit we would rather taste ourselves
than have someone else reach.
Argument-A device generally EN-
ployed to convince ourselves that we
are right.
Holiday-A thing happily conceived
to make us appreciate the restfulness of
work.
Eccentric-A term applied to those
whom we cannot afford to call FOOLS
Smart Set.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-02-28
When Tobacco Was Tabooed.

The magistrates In the early days OF
New England regarded the use Of to-
bacco SIS more sinful and degrading
than drinking liquor to excess, 1t was
only permitted to be planted in small
quantities 'for mere necessity" as a
medicine, and to be taken privately
by old men. The Yankees New Eng
land ancestors were not permitted to
use it, or buy it in tavern. No man
was allowed to take tobacco publicly,
not even in his own house before
strangers. Two men might not smoke
together On a Sabbath day 1t was for
hidden to smoke within two miles OF
a meeting house. In some townships a
medical certificate had to be procured
eefore a man might smoke at all.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-02-28
Between Whif'.

A philosopher is man without feel
ings and without regard for the feelings
of others.
An idealist is like a baby crying for
the moon, but it is noticed that large,
round biscuit is generally an acceptable
substitute.
A maker of epigrams is one who seeks
to clothe the wit of others in his own
language. The result is sometimes called
original.
Beware of the man who prides himself
on his tact and Of the woman who says
she is logical. The former is dishonest
and the latter never employs logic Tor
any good end.
A cynic is a man without ambition,
since he sneers at things as they are
without helping to make them as they
should be.
A cynic is usually a man whose wife
is a pessimist and whose best friend is
an optimst.
GeniuseS are absent-minded, whereas
common people are merely careless.
Only millionaire can risk giving his
friend a poor cigar.-Smart Set.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-02-28
CIock.WInder Kent Husy

There are 250 clocks in Buckingham
palace. and it is a work of no small
Importance to keep them all going.
Some of them are as old as the time
OF Louis XVI, and the works are still
in good order. The king does not like
a useless clock, and when the works
of an antique timepiece are worn out
he has them replaced with new ones
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-02-28

MRS. JENNIE r.. O'DONNELL,
President Of Oakland woman's Riding Cirb.
the wonderful curative value of Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. For eight years l had female
trouble, falling of the womb and other
complications. During that time was
more or less of an invalid and not mulch
good for anything, until one day e!
found a book in my hail telling OF
the cures you could perform. ] became
interested; bought bottle of Lydia
n. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and was helped; continued its
use and in seven months was cured, and
since that time l have had perfect
health. Thanks, dear Mrs. Pinkham
again, for the health l now enjoy
Mrs. JENNIE O'DoNEELL, 27s East 3lst
St., Chicago, Ill. $4,000 forfeit " aso0s
testimonial is not genuine.
Women suffering from any
form of female ills can be cured
by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound. That's sure.
Mrs. Pinkham advises sick we
men free. Address, Lynn, Mass.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-02-28
Modification.

Surely, Edith" exclaimed the minis
Ter to his daughter, you are not going
to attend theatrical performance this
evening""
Yes, father
Shane DO yoa forget that this is
tie penitentiai season."
oh, no, that's Just it You see. this
is an ameteur performance
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-02-28
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach tho
diseased portion Of the ear. THERE'S only one
way to cure deafness, and that Is by consti-
tutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an
infamed condition Of the mucous lining OF
the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is in
(lamed you have a rumbling sound or imper-
feet hearing, and when 1t Is entirely closed
Deafness is the result, and unless the inham-
nation can DO taken out and this tube re-
stored to its normal condition, hearing will
be destroyed forever. Nine cases out OF ten
are caused by catarrh, which Is nothing but an
infamed condition of the mucous surface.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case Of Deafness (caused by cetarrh) that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Cir
culars sent free. FL .CHENEY & Co., Toledo, u
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Japan now possesses the heaviest and
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-02-28
Best For the Bowels.

Nomatter what sils you, headache to can
Ger, you will never get well until your bowels
are put right. CAsCARETs help nature, cure
you without gripe or pain, produce easy
natural movements, cost you just 10 cents to
start getting your health back. CAsoARETs
Candy Cathartic, the genuine, put up In metal
boxes, every tablet has G. G. G. stamped on
it. Beware of limitations.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-02-28

A girl of sixteen is apt to think her soul
is yearning for something when what really
is the matter with her is that she's hungry.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-02-28

During a busy time the twenty leading
hotels in London accommodate about l8,40O
guests every night.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-02-28

In Algeria the native population has al
most doubled in less than fifty years, rising
from 2,3O7, 900 in 1856 to 4,07l 900.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-02-28

PUrNAM's FADELEss DYE produces the fast
est and brightest colors Of any known dye
stuff. Sold by all druggists.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-02-28

FITS permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use Of DR.. Kline's Great
NerveRestorer. $2trial bottle and treatisefree
DR.. R. H. KLINE, Ltd, 931 Arch St., Phila., Pa.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-02-28

W. G. Mccall, Granville, O., writes: Il ind
vour Tetterine to be marvelousiy good
thing for skin diseases" Soc. box from
]. T. shuptrlne, Savannah, Ga, If your drug
,,;of don't keen It,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-02-28
An Explanation.

Judge-Your statement doesn't agree
with that of the last witness. ,
Witness-That is easily accounted
for, your honor. He's bigger liar than
! am
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-02-28
Mother Gray,s sweetpowders for Children

Mother Gray's sweet PoWuers TOT CHlI"reH
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse In
the Children's Home, in New York. Cure
Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Disor.
ders, move and regulate the Bowels and
Destroy Worms. Over $4,000 testimonials.
At all druggists, 25c. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen s.. Olmstead, Leroy, n. Y.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-02-28

Lord Breadalbane is the owner OF the
finest vine in Europe.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-02-28

Piso's Cure Is the best medicine we ever used
for all affections Of throat and lungs.-WM.
o. ENpsLEY, Vanburen, Ind, Feb. 10, 1ScO.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-02-28
obio Knnua Tatterine.

Out of twenty blind people eleven are
men, nine women.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-02-28

Conquer the conquerable and submit to
the inevitable.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-02-28

Japan now possesses the heaviest and
finest battleship ahoat, the Mlkasa, OF
1920 tons displacement.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-02-28
SsN.Thrsaalne Sewing Machine Needle |!

Send &c snd We viii send you sample package assorted
tonal Automatic Needle Co., l6o Nassau St. n City
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-02-28
MRS. J. {. 0'D0RhE
Was Sick Eight Years WIZ
Female Trouble and Final
Cured by Lydia E. Pinkham' {
Vegetable Compound.

"DEAR MRS. PINKHAM -! nave
never in my life given a testimonial
before, but you have done so much for
me that l feel called upon to give you
thi, unsolicited Acknowledgements OF
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-02-28

a. We wish you 20 Try our
<E2 great farm seeds, hence
5W Offer 10 send 10 farm seed
'I4 samples, con talninS thousand
~ Headed Ksle, Teos.ute, Rape,
y Alfalfa, Speltz, etc. fully worth
$1,000 70 get astsrD together win
our greatoatslog, for l0c postage.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-02-28

Most Wonderful grass OF
the century. Produces tons
OF hay aud lots add lots Of
pssturase besides per acre.
Grows wherever soil 10
found. salzer's seed Is
warranted. That pays.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-09
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
COLLISION ON THE SOUND.

Newport. r. l., July 9.-The steamer
Priscilla of the Fall River line left here
about 10 o'clock last night with six
hundred passengers aboard, bound for
New York. The night was foggy. When
about an hour out and near Point judith,
the Priscilla was struck just forward OF
the house on the port bow by the steamer
Powhatan. of the Merchants and Miners
line. running to Providence. The blow
was a fair one, and cut into the Priscilla
about 20 feet. All the woodwork well
mo toward midships was torn and smash
ed. and h. bow was most cut oil. The
blow was given at the forward bulkhead,
filling two compartments and causing an
thrush of water into the dynamo room
which stopped the electric light plant
and left the steamer in darkness. The
Priscilla at once settled by the head and
the work Of jettisoning the cargo was b.
gun. alb )ut five hundred barrels of E h
being thrown overheard. This being
done the steamers pumps were able t.
take care of the water which was making
beyond the first and second compar
ments. Caught in his bunk, was Steve
dore John Muniz, a Portuguese, whose
body at II a. M, remained so imbedded
in the debris that it could not be
removed. Ten minutes later the
rest of the mel would have turned in, as
they had about cleared up their work on
deck. and this is the only reason that
there was not greater loss of life. The
damage to the Priscilla is heavy, but
the amount cannot be stated until further
examination shall be made. The shock,
it is said, was not very heavy and did
not arouse all the passengers so that the
boats crew was sent around to arouse
the sleepers. They turned out in I. 6
darkness and while they were unable
to learn much of the actual condition OF
things, they accepted the life pre-
servers which were passed around and
prepared themselves for what fate might
have in store for them. There was
some excitement but the officers set to
work to calm the passengers which
they soon succeeded in doing. The
suspense was the worst feature of the
situation, the passengers say, for none OF
them knew where they were or what
was the matter. The steamer kept up a
vigorous whistling until the Puritan
came along and took her in tow. The
crippled boat arrived here at $3.50. 1t is
claimed that the Powhatan was not
blowing her whistle as she approached
the Priscilla in the fog.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-09
FOREIGN NEWS.

Birmingham, Eng, July Sit IS
learned that Kaiser Wilhelm will pay
special visit to King Edward in order to
personally congratulate him upon his
convaIescence. He wants the king to
take a yachting cruise to Heliogoland in
the North Sea.
London, July "a train jumped
the track at West Croydon, l0miles south
of London Bridge today. Three coaches
were overturned and three people killed,
fourteen seriously and eight slightly Inc
jured.
Rome, July 9.-Mgr. Gasparri, sccre-
tary of the committee of cardinals APP
pointed to treat with Governor Taft re-
garding Philippine affairs, today called
on Taft and unofiicially informed him OF
the difficulties which had arisen in their
deliberations and which retarded their
efforts to comply with Taft's PROPOSE
tons One of these difficulties, Mgr.
Gasparri said, was their desire not TO
offend the susceptibilities of Spain.
Birmingham, Eng, July 9.--lt is
learned that Russia and England are
completing an agreement for the de-
Elimination of their respective sphere. OF
influence in Persia, practically eiiectlng
a settlement of that question.
Rome, July 9. 1t is believed that II
Governor Taft is successful in his mission
to Rome. Archbishop Ireland will be
raised to the purple at the November
consistory. The enemies of the Arch
bishop are working hard to prevent this.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-09
United States Court.

The second day of the July term OF
the United States Court began at eleven
O'Clock today, Judge Waddill presiding.
The case of William Johnson, colored,
charged with breaking and opening
mail box, was tried and the jury
returned verict of guilty, liking the
punis hment at fine of 500. In de-
fault Of this sum johnson was remanded
/, ia;l. but as he has already served a
linz Term. Judged Waddil ordered that
h. should be released at the end of thirty
days.
The case of Joseph johnson, colored,
charged with presenting a fraudulent
pension claim, was, continued till next
term.
The following cases were also con-
tinucd
Charles F. Dawson, charged with yio-
lating the liquor laws.
r. II. Phillips, charged with lnyuring;
private property released on 5000 bond
for his appearance at the January court.
The case of VIM. f. Webster was
taken up by the grand jury, and true
bill was found against him for sending
obscene matter throu Oh the mail. The
indictn ent brought against him at the
January term of court was set aside on
account of error. His case was set fol
tomorrow.
The court then adjourned until to-
marrow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-09
KINGS CONDITION CAUSES
ANXIETY.

London, July 9.-The regular 10
o'clock bulletin on the condition Of
King Edward, this morning, says:
"The Kings progress continues uninter-
rupted. His majesty sleeps well and is
gaining strength. His wound is slowly
healing" 1t is learned that while the
doctors are pleased with the present rate
of the kings progress, they believe that
the second period of convalescence is
likely to be long and protracted, as the
kings constitutional condition still
gives cause for anxiety. 1t now seems
generally accepted that the coronation
of King Edward will take place some
time in August The religious cere-
mony, however, will be reduced one
half, and the whole affair will be but
a mere shadow of its intended glory. 1t
is said that everything except the es-
sential parts will be cut from the cor
onation service, so that it will last for
one and one-half hours only. A few
royal relatives will come to the ceremony,
but the foreign courts will be repre-
sented only by resident ambassadors.
There will be a state procession to the
Abbey and back to Buckingham Palace
but nothing else. The entire ceremony
will be limited to one day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-09
A Disorderly Exeursionist.

When the River View steamer Samuel
J. Pentz reached her wharf in this city
about eleven 0 clock last night young
man named Ernest Mills came ashore
and dropping his coat challenged another
of the passengers for fight Special
Officer Mullen undertook to demonstrate
with Mills when the belligerent applied
an insulting epithet to him and began
an assault. The officer undertook to use
his stick, but was disarmed by some OF
the crowd which gathered, and after
having been struck several times by
Mills the assailant escaped. The officer
in the meantime had been blowing his
whistle incessantly, but no officers res
sponded until one of the crowd ran to
the station house and reported what was
going on and two policemen went to the
scene. Mills was subsequently arrested
and locked up. He was brought before
the Mayor this morning when the evil
dence was substantially as given above.
He did not give the names Of the parties
who disarmed him, but simply said they
were good citizens. The accused was
fined $40. The trouble originated in
one of the passengers asking Mills not
to walk over his wife aud children while
the Alexandrians were leaving the boat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-09
Elks Excursion.

The excursion given yesterday under
the auspices ofB. P. O. Elks of this city
was a success in every particular. They
had large crowds on every boat to River
View. The three prizes were awarded
as follows: Mr.. J. B. Fitzgerald won
the first prize, so. The next prize
was won by Mrs. Harry Ales, of this
city, she holding the lucky number for
So. The last prize was awarded to Miss
Mary DeVine Williams, she holding the
lucky number for the childs prize
They were drawn by Miss Marian Hes
Ter. Alexandria Elks are making sue
cess in every particular and they wish to
announce that the proceeds Of the ex-
cursion yesterday is exclusively for the
charity fund for this city which will be
distributed to the needy during the win
ter months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-09
Killad by q Train.

The crew of freight train, which
reached this city yesterday, reported
finding the mangled body of a youth
living near the tracks at Culpeper, as
they passed that place about 2 o'clock
yesterday morning. The body was iden-
titled as that of Arthur Foster, eighteen
years old, of Remington. He is said to
have jumped on passenger train Of the
Southern Railway which passed Reming-
ton about 1890 O'Clock Monday after
noon. He was not passenger, as he
had no ticket. 1t is supposed that he
merely jumped on to steal short ride,
and when the train began going at a
high rate of speed, he either endeavored
to lump off or fell between two Of the
cars. His body was passed over by
several wheels of the cars, and was badly
mangled when found by the trainmen.
The body was sent to Remington, after
il was identified.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-09
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

Mayor Simpson reports that people
engaged i'm business in this city are
paying their licenses promptly.
The Manassas Horse Show will be held
July 16 and IL. The number of entries
is far larger than on any previous year.
Yesterday evening at about 7 o'clock
the double tunnel on the Louisville and
Nashville railroad, just mile from Big
Stone Gap, caved in as result of the
heavy rains, and all trains are blocked.
There has been no loss of life.
A man who was found drunk in the
streets Yesterday was before the Mayor
this morning. He was dismissed with
reprimand. Another man,a native OF
Westmoreland, charged with yagrancy,
was dismissed. a young man, charged
with assaulting woman, forfeited $40
collateral by failing to appear
Complaint has been made of certain youths
who battle in Hunting creek at the north end
of the railway bridge. Passengers on the
electric trains and others have entered Their
protests. and the police have given notice that
in future the bathers must not appear IN
state of nature.
New wheat is still being received here from
the lower river counties, and the price has
fallen of about cent Best wheat is no"
bringing 7Jc. Corn is high, now ranging
from - to Zoe
David Bumery, wcll-known colored res
dent. died at his home on OronOco street last
night. The deceased was at one time the
head-waiter at one of the largest hotels at
Saratoga.
There is some trouble with the electric lamp
at the in section Of Wolfe and 81. Asaph
streets. al it has the faculty of going out at
inopport: ne times.
The Mayor swore in Mr. Thos. A. Fisher
the newly elected Police Commissioner for
the Third ward this morning
An in ant son of Mr. James A. Stouten1-
urgh d ed at lis fathers residence, 429 north
Columbl street, last night.
The tug Savage today brought up three
ba ges. enc loaded and the others empty to
Il coal from Georgetown.
A muster Of the Spanish War Veterans will
be held tomorrow night at Armory Hall, at
eight o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-09
Christ Church Rectorship.

A dispatch from Richmond says it is
thought that Rev. DR.. William f. Evans,
rector of Monumental Church, in that
CITY maybe called TO the pastorate OF
Christ Church in this place, TO succeed
Rev. Bergman Green who has recently
associated himself with the Episcopal
theological Seminary. DIR. Evans has
hoon rector of Monumental for twoyears,
and is greatly beloved by hispeople, who
will strenuously oppose any idea OF MS
leaving. The pastorate of Rev. Mr.. Green
ended July /, and the vestry is expected
70 take action shortly. The report that
DR. Evans will be called IS said to be
we'll founded