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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-03-06
CHAPTER x.
THE OLD MISSIONARIES STORY.

THE OLD MIss1oNARY'S STORY.
eyes," continued the old man. ss
he settled himself in a comfortable
position; "this is the island of Tai.
mooch. You may have heard of it..
Not you, in San Francisco, doctor, but
Miss Arnold, there. may have heard il
mentioned in Hong Kong"
"No, I cannot recollect having ever
heard the name, Mr.. Avery" said Miss
Arnold:
"Ah, we'll, it is no matter. The
fame of Talmooch is a thing Of the
past. The island was at one time,
many years ago, noted for the superior
coal and lead mines to be found in the
mountains away off there" pointing
over the wall. "And ii was also ia
nous for the high civilization of its
people, who, untutored as we under
stand it; had skill entirely their own
in various manufactures, such as silk
and steel. You may have heard of the
lunar blade p
cit seems to me I heard the term
used at meeting of the officers of 8
militia regiment to which I was at.
tached," I replied. eff I remember
correctly, they spoke Of it as de.
sirable thing, but one that could not
at present be obtained"
"Ah, yes, that is too true" he said
sadly. 'The lunar blade is of the
past, save for the conque errors of this
unhappy land. But I am anticipating
my story. You are in strange land.
There are difficulties before you 81
which you have never dreamed. 1t ID
better, even at the expense of little
time and patience, that tell you my
own history and that of the island,
that you may judge for yourself the
wisest course for you to pursue.
eyes," I said. "We are eager to
hear you. Is it not 80, Miss Arnold"
"It is so, Mr.. Avery" added Miss
Arnold.
fro BE CONTINUED.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-03-06
Ia the Departments.

Members of the Naval Board OF
Construction told the House commit
tee it would not be possible to con-
struct up-to-date battleships upon the
amendments to the Naval Bill adopted
by the Senate.
Baron Covers. the minister OF the
Netherlands, and Mr.. Bowen, signed
the protocol for the settlement OF that
country's claims against Venezuela.
The Secretary OF the Treasury tele-
graphed to Assistant Appraiser J. B.
Stillman, OF New York, asking for his
immediate resignation.
F. H. du Martheray, the new Swiss
minister, was formally presented to
President Roosevelt.
AT the Cabinet meeting the view was
expressed that the present Senate would
not ratify the Panama Canal and Cuban
Reciprocity Treaties and that an extra
session was inevitable.
President Roosevelt sent an urgent ap-
peal to Congress to pass the Philippine,
Tariff Bill as measure of humanity and
to prevent the spread of disaffection III
the archipelago
The Senate passed the Naval and the
Military Academy Appropriation Bills
and by party vote refused to take UP
the Littlcfeld Antitrust Bill.
President Roosevelt received goldcg
key with an invitation to visit Pasadena
Cal, on his Western trip. He has &C
cepted.
The French Ambassador and Mr.
Bowen signed the French-Venezuelar
protocol.
The Senate passed bills for the govern
ment of Guam and Tutuila.
Senator Burrows presented to the
Senate a protest signed by Rev. J. L.
Leilich, representing the Ministers
Association OF Salt Lake, against the
seating OF Reed Smoot.
Freight and traffic representatives. OF
the various railroad companies explain.
ed TO the Interstate Commerce Com
mission the reason for the advance in
freight rates.
Charles A. Thompson, of Irwin, Pa,
filed charges with the Interstate Com
merce Commission accusing the Penn
sylvania Railroad with discriminating
against HIM.
Mrs. Cornelia Cole Fairbanks, OF In.
diana, was unanimously reelected pres.
ident general of the Daughters of the
American Revolution.
The Senate appropriated $4,000 ooo
for the purchase Of site for the New
York Postoffice.
The Secretary of the Treasury has
transmitted to the Senate a letter from
the Attorney General recommending AT
appropriation of $o46,oS3 to satisfy the
claim of Admiral Dewey and his men.
The Interstate Commerce Commission
has submitted report to the Senate re.
garding securities issued by railroad
companies.
Count Yanagiwana, cousin of the
Mikado. has arrived in Washington.
According to United States Consul
McWade, at Canton, it has remained for
an American physician to discover a
means of curing and discriminating
| leprosy.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-03-06
Foreign.

An unidentified man, claiming to be a
citizen of the United States, was arrested
in Vienna, charged with fraudulently
cashing a letter of credit for $4,000 is
sued by Lazard Freres, of New York, IN
favor of Samuel Hirsch.
The French Chamber of Deputies,
after an exciting discussion, voted a tax
on petroleum and incorporated in this
law a provision asking the establishment
of government monopoly on petroleum.
Emperor William decided to postpone
sending the Frederick the Great statute
until the spring of 1904.
The Italian government denies having
contemplated the ccding of any portion
of her Somali possessions to Great Brl-
tain.
The Cunard steamer Lucania COM
municatcd with the Campania, of the
same line, at sea b wireless telegraphy.
The voluntary offerings in the Church
of England during 1902 were $4I,85o,ooo.
A terrific gale swept England and Ire
land Churches, mills and other build
ings were damaged. At Cork building
collapsed and one person was killed and
a nufnDer injured. ~ nuillDeI VI 'CSSSlS
were blown ashore.
Five hundred Chinese imperial troops
were caught il ambush in the Yangung
Pass by the rebels and all killed. The
rebellion in Kwangsi is increasing and
has spread to the Province of Human.
An explosion in the cellar of the i'm
perial palace in Vienna, caused by the
ignition of sot..e sporting ammunition,
created considerable excitement.
United States Consul Sawter, at Gua-
yaquil, started back shortly after his ar
rival there. fearing yellow fever.
Port de Paix, Hayti, was destroyed by
fire and only the vessels belonging to the
Haitian company were saved.
Reports of war preparations and fight
ing come from the various Central
American republics.
Nathaniel Dunlop, chairman of the
Allan Line, at meeting Of the Gas-
Cow Shpowners' Association, denounc-
ed the British shipping laws and de-
clared that British maritime suprem-
acy was endangered by the American
railroads during their own carrying
trade on land and sea.
The appointment OF coadjutors to the
Archbishops of ST. Louis and Cincin-
natl, which was to be decided at a
meeting Of the Congregation OF the
Propaganda March ?, has been post
poned, owing to objections received
from America.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-03-06
ENGINEER DEAD AT LEVER
And Train Rushed Across Bridge at Sixty
Miles an Hour.

Columbus, Ohio (SpeciaD.-When a
passenger train on the Panhandle road
reached the Big Walnut bridge, just east
of Columbus, it did not decrease speed
in obedience to orders, but rushed across
at the rate of 20 miles an hour.
The fireman, NJ. G. Coristan, was sur
prised and looked over at Engineer John
w. Smith. He was Mortified to tlnd the
engineer crouched against the reverse
lever with both arms about 1t.
When examined, after the train was
brought to a standstil, deep cash, ex-
posing the brain, was found in the en-
gineers right temple. 1t is thought that
while leaning out of his cab window. he
was struck by some protruding object
and killed.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-03-06
THE LATEST NEWS IN SHORT ORDER
Domestic.

| Floods and WlnQStOrHlS Iduoou YIN
siderable damage in Wisconsin, Ken
lucky. Tennessee and Western Penn
svlvania in the vicinity Of Pittsburg
A heavy snowstorm in South Dakota
caused the abandonment OF railroad
| trains.
Albert Knapp, the modern Bluebeard
OF Ohio, is said to be considering an
other confession that will cover other
crimes. An aunt of his first wife says
the latter died in Teree Haute 10 years
ago.
A woman has furnished the Chicago
authorities information that furnishes
| damaging links OF evidence against the
men accused OF robbing the Chicago
Postohicc of $76,6Io worth OF stamps.
A man calling himself Claude Trim
bic was operated on at the Erie
County Hospital, at Buffalo, and 453
carpet tacks, I42 screws and various
other articles were taken from his
stomach.
The insubordination Of squad Of ar
tillerymen in Havana caused President
Palma to separate the artillery force
stationed at Cabanas fortress from the
remainder OF the guard.
twenty-five laborers are suing the
Pennsylvania Coal Company and the
Erie Railroad for $4,000 apiece for
injuries alleged to have been received
during the coal strike.
A number Of men are believed to
have lost their lives in fre-damp
explosion that occurred in the Hos
letter Connellsville Coke Company S
mine, near Latrobe, Pa.
Miss Edith Curzon, Of Red Bank,
N. J., who was supposed to be dead,
came to life while the undertaken was
making preparations to embalm the
body.
A passenger train collided with a
light engine near Brownsville, Pa,
in which a number of passengers anc
trainmeh were injured.
Louis Messier and John Cullen.
bellboys, recently arrested, charged
with robbing guests at New York ho-
tells, were indicted by the grand jury
on the charge OF grand larceny in the
second degree, The police believe the
boys got 100000 worth of jewelry and
money.
Stephen Yubich, contract miner. IN
the employ of the Lehigh Coal and
Navigation Company, was assaulted by
two unknown men near Iamaqua, Ia,
and died Of his injuries.
The National Tube Company, a Sub
sidiary Of the United States Steel Cor
poration, will expend 100000 IN ad-
ditions and Improvements to Its Ia
plants. nj,
Mabini, former president Of the Phil
ippines Supreme Court, took the oath
of allegiance on his arrival at Manila
on the transport Thomas from Guam'
Gen. George P. Ihrie, late OF the
United States Army, and the only sur
viving member of General Grant S
Western Staff, died at Asbury Park
N. ].
New York detectives made search
of the French steamship La Cham
payne for suspected anarchists.
A fire in the town Of Peaks, on the
Southern Railway, in South Carolina,
caused loss OF $4,000.
Mrs. Sarah F. Kittredge, writer,
persisted in fire in the Burbank Block,
at Lowell, Mass. Losses, $I25,ooo; part
" coveted by insurance There was
wild rush of dodgers from the building
and many made narrow escapes.
George F. Kroehl, president OF the
First National Bank of Asbury Park, N.
J., and director of the Monmouth Trust
Company, was arrested on the charge OF
making q false statement.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-03-06
Report on Wireless Telegraphy.

A joint resolution was introduced In
the House by Representative Louden-
slayer, of New Jersey, directing the
Secretary of the Navy to submit report
to Congress as to the best system Of wire
less telegraphy, with an estimate of the
cost of purchase, and the establishment
of system for the use of the several de-
partments of the government. and the
desirablity of such purchase.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-03-06
Strike Commissions Work.

Washington (SpeciaD.-The Anthra-
cite strike commission is making con-
siderable progress in its labors. 1t
has carefully gone over practically all
the important points involved and a
tentative agreement has been reached
or some of them. No statement has
been made as to when the actual franz
ing OF the report will begin, but it is
expected that the final conclusions to
be embodied in the report will be def
initely shaped very shortly.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-03-06
CIergyman's Attempted Suicide.

Chicago (SpcciaD.-Rev. DR.. J. M.
Caldwell, for many years presiding elder
of the Methodist Church at Chicago and
now pastor of the Union Avenue Metho-
dist Church, attempted to end his life by
throwing himself in front of railroad
train. lie was unconscious when picked
up. His leg was broken and he was in
ternally injured, but it was said he might
recover. DR.. Caldwell was arrested on
charge of disorderly conduct and re-
leased on bail.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-03-06
Port De Prix DESTROYED.

Cape Haytien, Haiti (By Cable).-A
despatch received here from eros
Morne announces the complete destruc-
ton of Port de Paix, Haiti, by fire.
Only the vessels belonging to the Hay
ten Company we're saved. The town is
on the Straits, between the Haytien
Islands and Tortuga, thirty-fve miles
northwest of Cape Haytien.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-03-06
Three Miners Killed.

Springfield, III. (SpeciaD.-An explo-
sion which resulted in the death OF
three miners, occurred in the Auburn
and Alton Coal Company's mine, TWEEN
tv miles southwest OF Springfield. The
men we're alone in the shaft at the
time of the accident and it was some
time before the fact became known
Ten of the eleven mules used in the
shaft were also killed. The accident
was caused by an explosion OF dust.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-03-06
Fears Yellow Fever.

Guayaquil, Ecuador (By Cable).-
United States Consul General Sawter
and Mrs. Sawter, who arrived here
February IS via Payta, Peru, have
started on their return to the United
States on the same steamer which
brought them south. Mr.. Sawter, it
is alleged, became afraid OF yellow fc-
yer when he saw the room at the con-
sulate where Thomas Mast, the former
consul general, died December 7, OF the
fever
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-03-06
Limited Express Derailed.

Battle Creek, Mich. (SpeciaD.-As a
result OF the derailment OF the Grand
Trunk wcstbound limited express one
man was killed, one was fatally injured
and several were seriously hurt,
The first day coach left the rails and
swept broadside across Jefferson ave
nue.. Flagman Dixon was standing IN
the street talking to Parker, and both
men were swept under the car. The car
was crowded with passengers. all OF
whom escaped with very slight init
ries. A defective switch caused the &C
cident
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-03-06
Financial.

Labor troubles on the Wabash arc
growing easier.
San Francisco has sent to New York
this week 100000.
Buying by Americans has put up the
price Of pig iron to $I4 at Glasgow.
Mining companies in the United
States last year paid $I5o,ooo,ooo i'll
dividends.
Louisville & Nashville for the third
week OF February gained $Io675 gross.
Germany's pig iron production last
month was 78a,4S4 tons, breaking all
records
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-03-06
CAUSED BY LANDSLIDES
Three Killed and Twenty-Five Injured
In Railroad Wreck.
SERIOUS DISASTER ON THE SOUTHERN.
Train plunges Down Steep Embankment-
Other Fast Trains Had Lucky Eseape-"as
Caused by Freshets-Plucky Engineer
Realizing That Deain Was Near, Refused to
Touch Whiskey.

Knoxville, Tenn. (SpeciaD.-The fas;
passenger train, Chattanooga to Sal
isbury leaving Chattanooga at Has p.
M. was wrecked about three and hall
miles west OF Lenoir city, Tenn, on
the Southern Railroad about o'clock
a. m. The wreck was caused by spread
ing of the rails. Three were killed
and rs injured.
The wreck occurred on the top OF
a steep embankment, and the tram
plunged down this. The locomotive
went within 30 feet of the Tennessee
river. Four OF the coaches were tele-
scoped and partially piled upon tn;
engine. Three coaches were burned
outright. The Cincinnati Southern
train from Chattanooga to Cincinnati,
was travelling behind the ill-fated train,
it having to come by way OF Knox
vile on account OF damage to tracks
OF the Cincinnati Southern between
Chattanooga and Hartman. This train
was awaiting orders at Loudon. when
it was advised Of the wreck. The en-
CINE Of the Cincinnati Southern tram
ran I'D to the scene of the wreck and
by pulling two OF the rear sleepers back
on the track and away from the wreck
age succeeded in saving them from
destruction by fire.
It is stated the wreck was caused by
two landslides. In the first, it is
thought a big boulder came down the
side of bluff and fell upon the track,
these landslides spread the track
and when the locomotive struck the
boulder it was thrown from the ties
and down the embankment. Several
coaches followed The scene OF the
wreck is between Loudon and Lenoir
city. Tennessee, where the railroad par
allcls the Tennessee river for con sid
cradle distance The construction OF the
road at this point was very dittlcult
engineering, and it is the most unfor-
tunatc place for wreck.
lust before Engineer Bib died a
physician endeavored to have him drink
a little whiskey, in the hope OF ex-
tending his life as long as. possible
The engineer refused it, saying: ,
Il have never touched it yet, and
don't expect to drink it now" Con-
tinuing, he said: II am going to die;
so 20 and look after the women and
children in the coaches
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-03-06
To Encourage American Shipping.

Representative Jones, of Washington,
introduced bill providing for a dis
eliminating duty of 10 per cent. in favor
of American vessels.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-03-06
A Government for Alaska.

Representative Sulzer, of New York,
introduced a bill to create the Territory
of Alaska, and to provide government
for the Territory.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-03-06
ran IuIo q Land Slide.

Easton, Pa. (SpeciaD.-An east
bound passenger train on the Lehigh
Valley Railroad, due here little be
fore noon, ran into heavy landslide
at Dempseys, near Freemansburg.
The locomotive, baggage car and com
bnation car were thrown from the
track and traffic was blocked, but no
one hurt. A Waterman on duty saw
the slide a moment before the train
was due at that point from either d.
rection. He succeeded in stopping the
westbound train, but could not stop
the eastbound train in time. Lehigh
Valley trains were run over the Cen
trail OF New Jersey tracks between,
Bethlehem and Easton to get around
the wreck.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-12
GAS EXPERT WILL BEGIN
WORK WITHIN FEW DAYS
R. w. Prosser Ready to Commence
Inspection of Consumers
Plant.

1t is expected that r. w. Prosser, the
New York gas expert appointed to examine
the plant of the Consumers Gas Trust
Company, will arrive in the city within
week and begin work on the plant. A let
ter was received yesterday by H. c. Atkins.
one Of the committee who selected the ex-
pert, from Mr.. Prosser stating that he was
ready to come TO indianapolis.
Mr.. Prosser will examine the plant of the
company thoroughly and report on the cost
of extending the system of mains to all
parts of the city and on the plan to manu-
facture gas and furnish it at a low price
1t will probably take him ten days or two
weeks to complete his work and make re-
port Mr.. Prosser Will be paid 500 day
for his work.
meeting of the legal committee of the
Gas Consumers League was held yesterday
noon al the Commercial Club and the legal
phase of the fight was talked over. Ac-
cording to a statement last night, the COM
mittee Is strongly impressed with the the
DRY of Charles z. Barrett that the certifi-
Gates are mere evidences of Indebtedness
and that their transfer carries with them
no rights in the stock OF the company.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-12
ALL CLUB MEMBERS, BUT
WE'RE FINED As GAMBLERS
Not Enough Chairs for Member
ship, Remarks Court---Tron
Escapes.

A club without any records and not
enough chairs for its members, although
several men testified that they paid their
dues monthly, cannot allow poker game
to run in it's rooms. James MeCloskey, the
virginia-avenue photographer, and the sew
en- men caught playing poker in his place
for this reason were each fined $40 and
costs.
McCloskey, when arrested, asked that the
case be continued until yesterday after
noon. and he appeared, his face all smiles
with several lawyers ready to plead not
guilty to a charge of keeping a gambling
house. When asked to prove his club
story he fell back in his chair with stone
like face.
William Iron. who was also arrested foI
keeping gambling house and having gam
bling devices in his possession, was dis
charged because the evidence showed that
the tables found at his place were not used
TO gamble on, but We're used TO serve
meals
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-12

fall Marion C. c. Appellee's reply brief on
petition for rehearing 50
New Suits
2O273. Isaac May. clerk, vs. State of Indiana
from Appellate Court '"u''o" .
2o2Ia Town Of Longvtew VS. City of craw-
ment Of errors In term Bond.
APPELLATE COURT.
5Oo6. Northwestern. etc. Co. VS.. MeKeen.
b Affirmed ~ T 1 R9 dsoJd A t5s upon
1920 Webb VS.. Sweeney. Perry c. c; Az
h1 r%e@ Wiley when party on his own
the objection OF the other party, it becomes a
part Of the evidence in. the case, and the trial
court is authorized to consider IL along with
1858. c. & H Spring Co. VS.. Brown. Lake
c. c. Affirmed. Black IA person who MAIN
tains grounds so to invite children of imma-
ture minds TO engage in innocent sports thereon
resort to such place for the indulgence of their
natural inclination 10 engage in sports, TO which
to have no duty with reference to his properly
concerning the personal safety of the children
4i2s Norton. etc.. Co: VS.. steele. Orange
C 9. Reversed Comstock, IA complaint
servant on account Of defective appliances
should Sharge that the , ase Of such sfsa3
known TO the master
4Oss. p. c.. c. & ST. L. Ry. Co. vs.. Mcneil
& May v oraI ,as es rel ian Rife 1904 Madison
S. G. Transferred TO Supreme Court.
r., u l..
Porter G. c. Appellants motion to reverse as
on confession OF error overruled
1890. Wabash X. X. Co VS.. De Hart. Warren
c. C.. Petition to transfer to Supreme Court
denied.
400. Stutsman VS.. Stutsman. Elkhart &. e.
Petition for reconsideration of ruling denying
petition to transfer overruled
Minutes
5033. Chicago e. Erie r. r. Co. vs. Henry
Leroy Lain. Fulton G. c. Return to certiorari-
5026. Rufus s. Earring ct al. the Perrin
National Bank. Johnson c. c. Appellants
amended argument OF errors.
5027- Rufus s Earring ct al. the Perrin
National Bank Johnson G. G. Appellants
amended argument of errors.
479l. John c. McCleary Sias w. Chapman
ct al, trustees Kosciusko G. G. Appellant 8
petition for rehearing. Appellants brief on petit
ton 81
5OS9. Chicago Terminal Transfer r. X. Co VS..
John s. Walton LapOrte S. G. Record. As
signment of errors In term. Bond
5000. Daniel ]. Robertson Charles a. Ford.
surviving partner. Howard G. G. Record. AS
signment Of errors. Praecipe. Notice.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-12
UNDER THE HAMMER.
Auction to Be Held at Roberts
Park Church Fair.

Not the least of all the church fairs
that are now In full swing Is the one
which opened yesterday and which is given
by the Womens Social and Business Union
of the Roberts Park M. E. Church. The
parlors OF the church are filled with no
end OF fancy work and Christmas goods
and has more the appearance of a depart
ment store than a church. The fair will
continue throughout to-day and all that is
not sold by tonight will be auctioned off,
At noon to-day a business mans lunch will
be served. The different booths are in
charge Of the following women: Art booth,
Mrs. j. Il. Knapp and Mrs. De Bruler;
apron and fancy work booth, Mrs. Sarah
Bruner and Mrs. Whithead; cake booth,
Mrs. Anna Bruner and Mrs. Wier; candy
booth, Mrs. Mcmahon and Mrs. Hoover:
department store. Mrs. Rose Coleman and
Mrs. Helwig: refreshment BOOTH Mrs j.
A. Rippetoe. Mrs. c. 5. Rhoads, who is
president Of the Women's Business and
Social Union. has charge Of the fair.