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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-12-18
UNITED STATES READY.
The Country Has Prepared for Possible
Conflict With Colombia.
ALL MILITARY PLANS PERFECTED.
Orders Have Been Issued by the Navy Depart.
ment Sending the Cruiser Prairie, now at
Guantanamo, With 300 Marines Aboard TO
Colon, to Act as Reinforcements to the
Naval Forces Already There.

Washington, D. c. (SpeciaD.-Lieu-
tenant General Young, chief OF staff,
authorized the statement that the War
Department was ready to dispatch
troops to the Isthmus of Panama on
short notice should their presence be
demanded.
Although the statement heretofore
has been denied, it is learned that the
department has taken notice OF the re-
peated reports that Colombian troops
were assembling at different points
with the avowed purpose OF making a
hostile demonstration against Pana-
ma, and has perfected all military plans
to repel such an invasion.
General Young said that should he be
called upon to assist the navy it would
not be necessary to send to the 18th
mus more than regiment or two.
Although none of the members OF the
Joint army and navy board would adj
NIT that the iSthmian situation was
under discussion, it is known that such
was the case and that both the army
and the navy arc now in state OF pre-
paredneSs for any conflict with Colonir
bia which might arise.
General Reyes has been fully inform
ed by President Roosevelt himself as to
the intentions OF the government re-
specting the isthmus. He was told by
the President that, as was set out in
the Presidents message to Congress,
the United States had determined to
maintain the independence OF the new
Republic OF Panama against all COM
ers. While this guarantee IS contain
ed in a treaty now pending before the
United States Senate and as yet unrati-
fed, the administration has for some
time past been acting upon the theory
that the understanding is in full force.
Therefore, all necessary preparations
have been made to exert whatever
physical force may be necessary to pro-
tect the isthmian transit. And instead
Of combining military and naval opera
tons to the narrow strip OF the right
Of way across the isthmus, it has been
decided that sound military policy re-
quircs the extension OF the protected
zone to include the entire territory OF
the Republic of Panama. Consequently,
no Colombian troops will be allowed to
cross the frontier into Panama, or il
they cross. they will be elected in due
time.
DR.. Herran, the Colombian charge
d'affaires, authorized the statement that
if troops from Cartagena have landed
near the mouth Of the Atrato river, as
reported by the French steamer which
has arrived at La Guaira, it is directly
in OPPOSITION to the adviceS OF both
himself and General Reyes.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-12-18
DID M'ARTHUR SAY WAR?
Reported as Predicting a Fight Win
Germany.
URGES THE FORTIFYING OF HAWAII.
SAID TO Have Made the Statement as an Ar.
gument for Making the National Guard OF
Hawaii Eff Client So as to Protect Inc
Pacific Coast States Against lnvasion-ihe
Story Dlscredited.

Honolulu (By Cable).-Much interest
has been aroused here by report OF
Colonel Jones, Of the Hawaiian militia,
to Governor Carter, OF the Territory OF
Hawaii, in which Colonel Jones, IN
commenting on the strategic import
ancc OF the Hawaiian Islands and the
need OF strong defense, quoted MAJOR
General Macarthur, United States
Army, as predicting war in the imme-
date future between the United States
and Germany, and that the principal
scene Of the fighting would be in the
Pacific ocean, with the Hawaiian Is
lands as an objective point.
General Macarthur, who is still in
Honolulu, having been here the past
two weeks studying the military situa-
ton of the Territory, stated that the
report of Colonel Jones docs not cor
reCtly represent his views in any par
ticular and utterly misrepresentS them
in some.
Colonel Jones said his report to
Governor Carter was based solely upon
social Conversations he had with. Major
General Macarthur and that he only
reported his expressions in substance
with a view OF impressing Governor
Carter with the need of Strengthening
the isolated islands from military
standpoint. Colonel Jones said he took
no notes OF his conversation with Gen
eral Macarthur and that his report was
made from memory.
Colonel Jones in his report quotes
General Macarthur as saying that the
Germanic doctrine which is being
spread throughout the world is being
fostcred and propagated by the, I'm
perial Government in every possible
way. The theatre OF operations, &C.
cording to Colonel Jones account OF
what General Macarthur said is chang
ing gradually into the Pacific. The
German people are multiplying rapidly
and cmigrating in large numbers, the
tide OF immigration being directed by
the German Government toward South
America. The manufactured products
of the German Empire overbalance
their consumption, so that market
has to be ordered for the surplus. The
known policy of the Emperor is to &C
quire colonies which will provide mar
kets for such overproduction and places
TO which the tide of immigration shall
be directed for strengthening the
Fatherland.
Throughout all South American
countries the Germans are advancing
in commercial power and prestige.
The conclusion General Macarthur
is said to have drawn was that the in
terests OF Germany in South America,
where there are large colonies OF Ger
mans, numbering hundreds OF thou
sands. presage another testing and
straining of the Monroe doctrine and
in all probability contest OF arms be-
tween Germany and the United States
in the near future, in which event no
one can now forecast the attitude OF
England and other European powers.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-12-18
Ia The Departments.

The Senate Co".--:.tre on Privileges
and Elections asked Senate, c -.not ~
submit in writing any reply he migil
wish to make to the petitions hled ask
ing that may be oustcd.
Morgan Josephs, formerly a fireman
in the Navy, sued Commander Joseph
Edgar Craig, U. S. N, for $4,000
damages, charging him with cruelty.
Senator Quarles introduced bill to
further define the duties and powers OF
the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Civil Service Commissioner John K.
Proctor died soon after beng stricken
with neuralgia OF the heart.
The Republican National COMMITTEE
decided to hold the national convention
in Chicago, beginning June FL.
The Democratic senator's IN caucus
decided not to offer any amendments to
the Cuban Reciprocity Bill.
The Cuban Reciprocity Bill was dis
cussed in the Senate by Senator's EOS
ter, Depew and Clay. =,
The Turkish Minister filed at the
State Department an explanation from
the Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs
of the assault upon United States Con-
sui Davis at Alexandria,, stating, thaI
tie consul tried to procure the illegai
emigration Of Turkish soldier and, tall
ing, attacked the Turkish police and then
took the steamer. The reports to the
United States Legation at Constantine
pie. however, confirm the reports OF the
attack upon the consul.
Herbert w Bowen, the American
minister to Venezuela, has had a con,
ference in Washington with General
Reeves. and it is said an agreement IS
about to be effected between Venezuela
and Colombia for a renewal OF dlplo-
matte relations.
Senator Tillman introduced resolu-
ton directing the Committee on Juai-
ciary to inquire as to what, under the
law constituted a recess appointment
Representative Gibson, of Tennessee;
introduced a resolution directed toward
the reduction of the naval armament OF
the maritime nations of the world.
Senator Hanna has decided to sub
nena General Wood to appear before the
Military Committee.
Governor Brady, in his annual report;
says Alaska SlSa' INV -
The Cuban Reciprocity Bill was dis
cussed in the Senate.
The Comptroller Of the, Currency Currency
has authorized the Federal National
Bank, OF Pittsburg, Pa, which closed
;ts doors October 81, 1908 to- resume
business on Monday morning
The Senate Committee gave a hear
ing on the bill to deny the use OF the
nils 70 classes OF insurance COM
nanies alleged to be fraudulent. -,
Thomas J. Atkins, OF MissourEs VIII
no nUnninted Assistant United States
treasurer at St. Louis
The eighth national convention OF the
American Antisaloon League began az
Washington
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-12-18
INJURED BY EXPLOSION.
Several Person Hurt 10 Accident 10 Cloak
Eactory.

Pittsburg, Pa. (SpcciaD.-Seven per
sons were seriously burned and Il mum
ser of others sustained Slight injuries
IL fire and explosion at Armstrong;
:ork factory. One man is missing.
Those seriously burned were: George
7riel. James Keenan,. Thomas Hannah.
Andrew Kerr, Thomas Fitzgerald and
William Rockford.
The fire started i'll the grinding room
IN the second floor, and gained such
'apid Roadway that many OF the 600
employees narrowly escaped from The
building with their lives. Over 100 girls
we're carried by the police and fircmcn
rom the second floor by means OF lad
lers.
The explosion was due to a motor
nd boiler, and partly wrecked the bu''d-
ng. which was 4 small structure, adj
dining the larger buildings.
Robert Hanlin is the name OF the
Missing man. 1t is supposed he IS
buried in the ruins. The fire itself did
,ot amount to much and the total loss
S placed at 5000.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-12-18
SURGEONS FATAL BLUNDER.
Left Steel Forceps 10 Patlenrs Side Aker an
Operation.

Hammond, Ind (SpeciaD.-Dr. |. B.
Washburn, of Rensselaer, Ind, is dead
at a private hospital at Valparaiso,
Ind, as the. result OF curious blunder
made during an operation performed
two years ago. He had complained OF
his side ever since the operation, but
did not know the cause of the trou-
bic, and recently decided upon a second
operation. DR.. Loring operated on
Dr.. Washburn, and was amazed to dis
cover in the patients side, near the
liver, a steel forcep about five and
tlnrce-fourths inches in length. The for
ceps had become rusty. DR.. Wash
burn died few hours after the opera
ton. His son, who is also a doctor,
says the forceps caused death. The
dccedent was a member OF the Indiana
legislature in 1872 and surgeon in the
Civil War. He was the organizer and
first president OF the Kankakee Valley
Medical Association.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-12-18
Was Ruined BY War.

Berlin (By Cablc).--Thc Spanish
American war is held responsible for
the financial and moral ruin OF Lieut..
Col. Goetz und Schwanenhiess, OF the
King FREDERICK Wilhelm HIS Grena-
der Regiment at Frankfurt-on-the-
Oder, who was sentenced to two years
and three months in a penitcntiary Tor
forging the signatures OF comrades and
their wives to promissory notes.
Schwancnhcss married a Cuban heir
ess, having an income amounting to
$I25oo before the war. The income
rapidly diminished during the war and
finally ceased altogether. The family
wee unable t. accustom themselves
to the changed situation, and friends
were obliged to settle their numerous
debts. Finally Schwanenhess yielded
to temptation and forged signatures to
new notes.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-12-18
Used Mails TO Deiraud.

Columbus, o. (SpeciaD.-Willan
Mcdonald, a former commission mer
{; Hall w1Rpesville, o.. and Robert
Donald in business, pGated with Nc
using the mails in a conspiracy To- ITO
iraud in the United States Court here,
and Mcdonald was sentenced to III
teen months and Hall to thirteen
months imprisonment in the Ohio pen
itentiary. Mcdonald bought immense
quantities OF produce and shipped it to
New York, pocketing the proceeds
without settling with his creditors. 1t
is claimed that he obtained $4,000 IN
this manner.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-12-18
General REYES Now President.

Washington, D. c. (SpcciaD.--1hc
Colombian Legation received cable
gram from General de Castro. COM
rander-in-chief of the Colombian Army,
dated Port Limon, Costa RIGA, convey.
ing the information that the results OF
he election for president held through
out Colombia on December 8 show n
complete triumph for General Reyes.
When seen General Reyes would make
no statement beyond saying that he cx'
,ected to remain 10 tho United states loF
4, fortnight longer,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-12-18
TIE LATEST NEWS IN SHORT ORDER.
Domestic,

Inns, Of the Indiana National Bank, at
Elkhart, were arrested on the charge
of violating the National Banking
Law.
John E. Chandler was arrested in
Los Angeles, Cal, on the charge OF
dynamiting the transfer house OF the
Sun and Moon Mine, at Idaho Springs,
Col.
At the annual dinner OF the Arctic
Club in New York Waltz Wellman
said he had some entirely new ideas
about the way to surely reach the
North Pole.
Merchants of Havana, Cuba, expect
the passage OF the Reciprocity Treaty
TO result Immediately in an extraordin-
airy demand for American goods.
Ben c. Ayler was acquitted in
Carthage, Mo, Of the charge Of muir
der, his plea being that he killed Cor
don Allen in self-defense.
The Franklin Union, No. q, Press
Feeders, OF Chicago, was fined $1,000
by Judge Holden, OF Chicago, for con-
tempt OF court.
The New Orleans flyer and freight
train collidcd at the terminals in East
ST.. Louis, and the passengers had a
shaking up.
United States Minister Squiers sail
ed from Havana for New York, whence
he will go Immediately to Washington.
Anna Cypress, the young wife of an
Austrian coal miner of Federal, Pa, was
4 L. hot
wound in her breast. The husband is
under arrest, pending an investigation.
Mrs Rachel Ann Beall, II years old,
was found murdered in her home, III
Washington, d. c. Two men and a
woman, members of the murdered
woman's family, arc under arrest on sus-
picion.
A firm of Cleveland commission brok-
ers secured in New York verdict for
$7,043 against Alfred L. Goslin, Robert
A. hmmOn and other members OF the
gct-rich-quck syndicate.
The schooner Willie l. Newton was
capsizcd while en- route from Jackson
vile to Providence, r. L., and the cap
tain and crew of six men were drowned.
Robert Middlcbrooks, colorcd, was
hanged at Gainesville, Ca for the muir
der of Bailiff Reed, whom he killed six
months ago while resisting arrest.
The railways of Pennsylvania have
devoted $377,1oo,Ooo to construction
work and bettcrments to steam and cleo
trio railways during the past year
Colonel Vcrdeckbcrg, commander of
the militia in the Cripple Creek district,
refused to recognize the writ of habeas
corpus.
Three of the leading booksellers of
Boston were convicted of having obscene
literature in their possession and fined:
Charles Bonier, "a years old, was in
dictcd in Buffalo on the charge of muir
dering Franz and Johanna Frehr.
Major General Macarthur is report
ed to have said in Honolulu that the
probability OF war between the United
States and Germany makes the Ha-
waiian National Guard of great import
ancc
The Lake City Electric Railway was
sold in Michigan city, Ind, to Francis
NJ. Ingler, representing claims amount
ing to $II5,oOo, which amount was OBJ
tanned at the sale.
A second explosion occurred in the
Euclid Mines at Port Royal, Pa, kill
ing Superintendent A. w. Sweeney and
fatally injuring the pit boss and two
others.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-12-18
Moro T.ouble for Dowie.

Chicago, III. SpcciaD.-Settlement OF
the Dowie rccciyership may not pass
as quietly as the order signed by Judge
Kohlsaat Tuesday indicated. Attorneys
for one OF the creditors served notice
on representatives OF all the other in
terested parties that a motion would be
presented before Judge Kohlsaat tc
Strike out that part OF the order provid-
ing for payment by DOVE or all eN,
penscs of the rcceiverShp; The point
will be made that Dowie has no righi
to agree TO pay these costs until he Il
proved solvent.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-12-18
Editor Turnbuil Daed.

Philadelphia, Pa. (Special).-Rev
Henry Clay Trumbull, editor OF tine
Sunday School Times and known
throughout the world as an author, dice
At his home, in this city, aged L;
wears. DIR. Trumbull was stricken with
apoplexy, and remained unconscious
until the hour Of his death. Among
his bcst-knowu works arc Teachers
and Teaching" War Memories OF ar
Army Chaplain Friendship the
Master Passion and "Kadesh- Bar.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-12-18
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

Iohn Charlton, Il member Of the Ca
madam Parliament. i'll al address before
the Boston Chamber OF Commerce
urged reciprocity with Canada.
The schooner Clarence II. capslzec
of the mouth Of the Cape Fear river
and the captain. two scamcn and two
passengers were drowned.
The Rocntgcn Ray Society at Its
meeting in Philadelphia. discussed the
value pi lhs x-TRy treatment Tor can
Ger,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-12-18
Miners Wages.

Cleveland, O. (SpeciaD.-It is stated
that meeting Of the soal operators
OF Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia and
Western Pennsylvania district has been
called to meet here this week. 1t is
understood that the most important
matter to be discussed is the PROPOSE
tionto reduce miners wages. The min
crs/will probably be asked to abrogate
lhd agreement made last spring and
acEept q reduction IN wages,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-12-18
EXPLOSION Near Manila.

Manila (By Cable).-Threc Ameri-
cans and seven natives were killed by a
blast of DO tons of dynamite in quarry
of the Atlantic and Pacific Company at
Marvclcs, near the entrance to Manila
Bay Among those killed were Joseph
Law, superintendent. and Thomas Stra-
der, engineer.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-12-18
100000 for Turman Co"ege.

Charlotte, N. {. (SpeciaD.-Rev. L.
M. Poteat, president OF Furnam Uni
versity. a Baptist college, located at
Greenvillc, s. c., who is here attending
the Baptist State convention, has just
returned from the North. There he
secured from John D. Rockefeller a
donation of 100000 for Furman Uni
versity. DR.. Po,eat recently raised
SI2s.ooo Tor his institution. most OF the
contributions being in blocks OF $3.50
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-12-18
Naval Officers on Golfers.

The Secretary OF the Navy has ap-
proved a project for manning II Of
the 20 naval golfers with naval officers
and enlisted men at the beginning Of
the next fiscal year and to follow this
course with the remaining nine colliers
as rapidly as conditions of the service
will permit. These Golfers are now Off
cered and manned by civilians.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-12-18
Mis:ook His Mother for a Burglar.

McKeesport, Pa (SpccialD Mrs: Sa-
rah Langley, aged 50, a widow, residing
in this city with her son, Edward. aged
"a. was mistaken by him for burglar
and was shot at by his three times; One
bullet took effect and the woman is in a
serious condition.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-12-18
Elfty Persons Are Drowned.

Athens (By Cable).-The Grees
steamers Pyloros and Asses collidce
at Ithaca. The Pyloros was partly
submerged and fifty Of her passengers
were drowned.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-12-18
A BLIZZARD SWEEPS SEVERAL STATES.
Railroads In Central Illinois Badly Hampered
Drop In Temperature.

Bloomington, ILL., (SpeciaD.-A biz
gard prevails throughout Central H.
linos and transportation lines are bad
ly hampered. The Chicago and Alton
Railroad Company issued orders to
move only stock or perShable freight,
and then in light trains. All passcn
ger trains are badly delayed. Other
Central Illinois roads are already pre-
pairing for the blockade.
Lincoln, Neb.-Zero weather, or even
colder, is in store for Southeastern
Nebraska. The temperature late at
night was 3 degrees above, but falling
steadily, drop in "a hours OF 20 de-
grees. The range country is expert
cncing the lowest December tempera-
ture for years. Snow has fallen in that
section, but shelter for stock. with few
exceptions, has been provided.
Kansas City, Mo.-Thc first genuine
blizzard of the season prevails in por-
tions of Northern, Central and West
ern Kansas having ragged for the past
II hours. Since midnight the Their
mometer at some points dropped 40 de-
grees. 1t now stands at 10 above. A
snow and wind storm OF milder proper
tons prevails in Western Missouri.
St. Louis, Mo.-Latc in the afternoon
blizzard weather swept over ST Louis
and at might heavy wind drove the
moderate fall OF snow into drifts. The
temperature dropped from 20 degrees at
o'clock to 10 degrees at nighttall, and
the government bureau predicted zero
weather BY daylight.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-12-18
Gfeign.

Two of the royal gamekcepers in
| Spain have been arrested in connection
with the shooting of shepherd while
King Alfonso was hunting, and the ru-
mors arc revived that the affair was
really plot against the Kings life.
The Countess Diane Ogicr dlvry, a
beautiful young woman, while in male
attire was fatally injured in a driving
accident in Paris and her sex was dis
covered by the surgeons at the hospital
in which she died.
Russia's reply to the Japanese pro-
posals has been received at Toxic. The
Japanese government is apparently de-
termined to prosecute the negotiations
according to the original plan.
The Panama Junta has called a ma
tional convention for january IS, 1904 10
form a constitution and laws for govern
mcnt of the republic.
Emperor William was warmly chcercd
in Berlin on his first appearance since
the operation upon his throat. lie looked
strong and healthy.
Hundreds of children have been I'M.
ported from Italy to enrich the gang OF
ladrones by begging i'll the streets OF
London.
Colombian troops that started for Pan
ma were compelled to abandon the UNI
dertaking after several days of privation.
1t is also reported that 1000 Colombian
troops left Bogota two weeks ago, but
on reaching Honda were ordered to re-
turn, it is believed, at the instance of
General Reyes.
The British, French, German and Bel
gian ministers at Santo Domingo have
refused to recognize the provisional gov
eminent until similar action is taken by
the United States, which insists that the
new government must accept the settle
mcnts Of American claims made with the
previous government
All the foreign ministers are leaving
or preparing to leave Servia because
King Peter has negatived their demands
for the punishment of the assassins of
King Alexander and Queen Draga.
DR.. Fcrriquet testified i'll Paris that
from the position of the bodies of Mr..
and Mrs Fair as he found them after
the fatal automobile accident, he be-
licved Mrs. Fair survived her husband
War Minister Won Eincm admitted i'll
the German Rcichstag that there was
some truth in Lieutenant Bilsen's book
that led to the Licutcnant's dismissal
from the army.
Governor Hurd Of Louisiana. i'll his
message to the legislature in special
session, dwelt on the necessity Of
law providing measures to check the
cotton boil wcevil.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-12-18
Fiuanciat.

The Pullman Car Company has a
cash surplus OF $I4,27574o.
Don't buy Brooklyn Rapid Transit
until it drops TO "a" says Harry We'll,
the bear leader.
Percival Roberts. Jr, succeeds the
late w. L. Elkins in the directorate OF
the Land Title Trust.
London was a heavy seller Of Amer.
lean stocks Friday. and particularly
United States Steel preferred
1T is TOO early to estimate 1903 re,
suits" says President John Mack, OF
the General Asphalt Company