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Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05
PRAISE FOR CUBA.
Island Is Prosperous and the Govern
ment Successful.


The Denver Republican prints an in
teresting interview with James w.
Fairview, Californian who has spent
the last two years in Cuba, where he
owns several sugar plantations. Mr..
Fairview said:
'If Cuba is ever annexed to the
United States. and l think the island
will be in the course of few years,
it will not be due to the failure of the
Cuban government but because Amer
leans control the island.
I'm the matter of self-government
the Cubans have made a great success.
likewise from the standpoint of finan-
ces. In matters sanitary, they are all
right-in fact they have made a sue
cess of every form of government"
continued the speaker. Considering the
conditions at the outbreak of the
Spanish War-nothing short of slav-
ery-they have made greater strides
since than many southern states did
in the twenty years after the Civil
War, and in saying that l do not cast
any reflections on our southern states.
To-day the Cubans are freer from
poverty and squalor than are many
sections of the South, and as for the
race question, why, it is comparative
ly unknown. The Spaniards and Gu
bans mingle as though they were of one
flesh and blood.
But with all this progress. the con-
troll of the island is now practically in
the hands of the Americans. The steam
railroads, the electric lines, the tobac-
CO and sugar plantations, the fruit
farms-are all owned by Americans
Many Of the latter are also establish
ing great stock farms and cattle ranges
for which considerable portion of the
island is peculiarly adapted. 1t is only
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05
Mountain of Alum in China.

In China, about twelve miles from
the village of Lion-Chek there is
mountain of alum, which. in addition
to being natural curiosity, is a source
of wealth for the inhabitants of the
country, who dig from it yearly tons
of alum. The mountain is not less
than ten miles in circumference at its
base and has height of nearly 1000
feet. The alum is obtained by quar-
rying large blocks of stone. which are
first heated in great furnaces and then
in watts filled with boiling water. The
alum crystallizes and forms a layer
about six inches in thickness. This
layer is subsequently broken up into
blocks weighing about ten pounds
each.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05
SHOOTING THE RAPIDS"
~ - *
eabcock,s olive Dish.

Babcock's Olive Dish.
The last newspaper form had fallen
into the jaws of the great perfecting
press, when Babcock left the office
with an idle hour in prospect.
Down in Madison street he passed
an auction joint. Being student of
sociology. the newspaper man entered.
Inside there was an appearance of
what slangist might term easy
money" with no "cavil on the ninth
part of hair" as Shakespeare puts it
After ''our hero" had seen ruthless
slaughter of be-silvered and be-ebonied
toilet articles and other boudoir brio
a-brac, he opened his arms to oppor-
tunity and bid % cents on "a pretty.
dainty. prismatic, cut-glass olive uish. :"
And sold!" snapped the crier so
promptly that Babcock blinked his
way to a realization of his purchase
through chaparral OF maze!
Gentleman right over there" added
the auctioneer to the cash boy.
Babcock handed 50 bill. % the be-.
ant took one hasty look at, his pur.
chase.
Pressed glass;" ne commented in
audibiy. marked down from 13 cents
on any bargain counter in the city!"
And he snickered at the thought of
n city newspaper man being sucker
in his own bail-i-wick.
Beware of the man who offers you
something for almost nothing!" had
been his motto always, but now -
Here's yer change, mister" inter
rupted the boy.
Babcock reached and clasped-!.!
What was that? Yes, $2.25!
'Thanksl" he said (mentally), and
with the olive dish under his arm. he
walked awey whistling, the dish and
25 cents ITO the good"
When he reached home he sealed
the bargain by kissing his wife and
telling her, sub rosa, that not even n
city auctioneer can get the better of
dyed-ln-the-wool newspaper Bohe.
mian.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05
- IS *
In Gods Country.

Where the waving fields OF corn
Skirt the roadside sere and dun,
Where the river winds along
In a rhythmic. droning run,
Where the listless. floating hawk
In the azure blue is high.
Where the clouds are phantoms white
On the winds that buoy them by
There my heart Is free
AS a heart can be,
And my soul is in tune with Thee!
Where the soughing winds are crisp
In the autumn time of red,
Where the apples wild are tossed
To their matted, grassy bed,
Where the limpid waters sweet
Lie asleep upon the sand.
Where the leaves float to and fro
To their haven on the strand
There my heart Is free
AS a heart can be.
And my soul is in tune with Thee!
Where the people live content
With the joys of humber birth.
Where the plowman and his sons
Are the kings of fertile earth.
Where the sympathetic hand
Is the clasp of brotherhood,
Where mans a man for that.
And the heart Is understood
There my heart is free
As n heart can be,
And my soul is in tune with Thee.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05
Mining at Home and Abroad.

1t is noteworthy fact that the oc-
cupation of mining, which is attended
with so considerable hazard in the
United States as to make the lives of
miners almost non-insurable, is in
England not considered such serious
risk. Miners are longer lived than
many other indoor or factory workers.
This is not the case in France, Ger
many or Sweden. The difference is at
tributed to more scientific mining and
sanitary regulations prevailing in the
British mines.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05

Continuing. he says: "I did not
know the cause of the trouble. but
I am led to believe now that 1t was
first brought about by jumping in and
out of the wagon and in some way
may have strained my back.
1T was constantly growing worse" he
continues, land I became very much
alarmed about my condition. I knew
that something had to be done or serious
results were sure to follow. I went to
a specialist here in Sherman. and under
went a rigid examination"
Then he relates how the doctor told
him that 1t was n serious case. but that
he could cure him for fifty dollars.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05
The Form Divine.

Several country editors of my ac-
quaintance are indulging criticism OF
woman and the way she draws her
dress about her form divine when she
walks. They are divided against them
selves Some of them think it is vul-
gar for woman to show the lines OF
her form by her swathing, while 9th
ers profess to like it and pronounce
the fashion not only au fait, but mod
est
In "the little old town far away"
small boys, dressed in bland smile
and bold def, daily bathed in the
brook. to the perturbation of an old
maid who lived hard by and whose
finer sensibilities were rudely
shocked She complained to the po-
lice. and the boys were routed to a
place farther up stream. Again she
complained.
Madam" expostulated the town
marshal, you cannot possibly see
these boys from your library window
"Indeed I can" piped the maiden
lady. in unconcealed anger. Il use
this telescope"
We fear some of those editors are
seeing the human form divine through
the old maids telescope.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05


, as far as the knee"
This is precisely
what kidney trou-
BILE will do with the
body.
1t does not al
ways show itself
at first, but ap-
pears just in this
way. when some
unusual movement
or action brings
sharp pains and
exhaustive aches.
telling Of sick kid
neys.
So Mr.. Plang-
hCro this ont
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05

ORTHY of a high
er recommendation
than 1 can find
words to express"
This is what Mr..
J. II. Plangnan (of
Sherman, T e ky
says OF Doan's
Kidney Pills. He
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05

W. N. U.-DDNvER.-No. 45.-isoa.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05

question of time before the island
will become a part of the United
States, and the sooner it happens the
better"
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05
Heioht and Depth.

The deepest depression in the earth
ascertained by sounding is five and a
fourth miles; the greatest height. the
peak of Mount Everest, five and three
fourths miles.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05

Marriage is the kind of lottery where
most of them are BOBBY prizes"
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05

However. necessity knows no law and
Mr.. Plangman paid half down and took
the treatment and followed it faithful
ly for four weeks.
Naturally. he thought that he would
soon be rid of the trouble, but In spite
of the doctoring he goes on to add, II
was in such misery that it was almost
impossible for me to do my work"
"It was at this juncture that Doan's
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05
w. L. DOUGLAS
s3.se g SHOES SSssISSa. SSsSa.

You can save from $3 to %6 yearly By
wearing w. L. Douglas $3.50 or &3 shoes.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05

tells his experience in the following
words: He says, Sometime in Septem-
ber was taken with a dull aching pain
across the small of my back, directly
over the kidneys. paid small attention
to this at first. thinking it would pass
off. But instead of getting better it
became worse and in a short time the
pain centered through my left hip and
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05

Kidney Pills came
TO my notice and L
procured some from
the drug store of c.
E. Craycroft. 1
used these pills
according to direc-
tions and to my
surprise 1 was con-
siderably relieved
on the second day
and in a short time
completely cured"
-
This is the uni
versal experience of
those who have
been sufferers from
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05
X ~ %

Peter Cooper had flfty-fve years OF
domestic happiness and morning fire.
building. Mr.. Cooper was an ingenious
man. When a cradle became neces.
sary In his home. as was sometimes
the case years ago. Peter rigged a self
rocking table, with fan attachment.
Afterward he patented the device and
soId the patent. There we're many op
tortunitics "in those days!"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-17

decided that Il was dangerous TO remain
in Judah and face the anger of the King
of Babylon. Therefore, they left for
Egypt. carrying with them the King 3
daughters and Jeremiah
1t is considered almost certain that
jeremiah belonging as he did 10 the
priestly order. would take with him such
Israelitlsh objects as Nebuchadnezzar had
left in Judah as being OF no value These
would include the stone on which Jacob
laid his head at Bethel, the pot OF mama,
Aaron's rod, and the two tables OF stone
upon which the commandments were en-
graved. which were stored Ia the Ark
During their stay I'm Egypt these refu-
gees fell into idolatry, causing great
pain and annoyance 10 jeremiah. So much,
indeed was this me case that IL fs be-
lieved ne Quilted the country with Baruch
and others 10 seek final refuge in one OF
the colonies or the Israelitish tribe OF
Dan Denmark
jeremiah would still doubtless carry
with him the religious relics. and Irish
tradition has IL that among his compan-
ions was one at least OF the King of Ju-
dahs daughters
The vessel carrying the refugees was
wrecked on the coast Of Ireland. and the
youthful King OF that part fell I'm love
with the Kings daughter, who was given
him I'm marriage by Jeremiah upon his
promising 10 establish n college at Tara
and promote learning and religion
This the King promised TO do. and ira
dition says that upon the death OF his
wife he raised a noble cairn (the famous
Uill of Tara over her remains. and bur
led I'm Il the Ark and some OF the relies.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-17
~ Young ChicagO Girl SaYed from

DEAR Mrs PNKHAM i wish to thank for the help and
eft have received through the OF Lydia T. Pnkham
table C0mpound and Liver Pills Whom about seyen
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-17
ATE POISONED APPLES.
Two Children Of James Weldon Dead al
Bridgeport From Rat Poison.

Bridgeport. March 1.-Two children ot
Mr.. and Mrs. James Weldon OF Whiting
lane are dead and three others are critl-
cauy III. tho result OF eating apples which
had been poisoned with paris green TO
kin rats. The children while playing en-
tered an unoccupicd house and there
found the apples.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-17
PROVIDENCE
TELEPHONE CON
PAfIY.

At a meeting OF the Directors held this
day the regular quarterly dividend OF one
dollar = share was declared payable April
lst. 1904. 10 stockholders ~ record
March 20th at close of business
CHARLES r. HOWARD. Treasurer.
Providence. r. l., tiarch 10. 1903.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-17
BUN!0NS CURED

Corns Ingrown Nails, Joints. etc,
treated without pain, Mrs. Dr. hughes
290 Westminster Street. Expert Mani
curing.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-03-20
Too Late.

IF you lose your watch, your
ring or your pocket-book, there is
chance Of its being recovered. II
not, you Can replace 1T. 1t is not
this way with your Eyesight. If
that is lost, it is lost forever. You
cannot obtain a duplicate. Every
symptom of eye strain is warn-
ing from nature that You are dong
IA permanent injury. Every time
that you read until your headaches,
you are making your condition
Just that much worse. II your
eyes tire easily, they need atten-
ton. Forcing them to work with
out help will positively break them
down. By using glasses now, you
will keep your eyes strong and
well. If you wait too long, you
will have to wear glasses every
minute and even then your vision
will be unsatisfactory. "A stitch
IT, time saves nine"
II. l.. Lang.
SCIENTIFIC OPTICAN.
Stanton. Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-03-20
On the Lower BuIlpasture

New Salem, March GAS Truth
has not given US any news from
this section for some time and as
we have very good reason for be-
lieving that she is stuck fast in the
mud of Saw Mill street, have de-
cided to try my hand.
Feed is very scarce around here
and all our mothers and sisters are
looking up the price of hen nests
in Montgomery Ward & Co.'S. cata'
logue.
MrWalter Evick passed this way
euroute for the Hot Springs Sun
day.
Mr. Arch Hicklin left Saturday
for West Va.
Mr. L NJ McClung ard R E Wise
man returned from Stanton an(
elsewhere Thursday.
Miss Lula Bradshaw will leave
for the D. B. c, of Stanton Fri
day.
Mr. and Mrs Adam Lohr left to
day (Monday) for their home IL
Ohio. Miss Mary Vance accom-
pan;ed them. Veracity.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-03-20
From Our Sister Village.

Mcdowell, March 16.-We are
having plenty Of pretty weather
now, and blowing and such work
is the order of the day.
DR. W Il Sirou has been on the
sick list for u few days. A great
many people of our neigh borhood
are suffering from severe colds.
Mr. Jacob Hidy expects to move
to Cass, w. Va. in the near future
We are sorry to haye them go.
Miss Lillian Hook IS engaged in
teaching a private school at this
place which is progressing nicely
under her management.
Miss Lillian Wiseman left thl;
week. for Reading, Pa. where she
will take homeopathic course.
w D Rexrode left today for Mar
linton, W. Va. where he has accept
ed a position in grocery. Willie
is a good boy and is sure to succeed
no matter where he goes. We wish
him much success.
Mr. Frank Campbell of Mt. Solor
has been engaged to clerk for MI
VIM. McNulty.
Rev. Mr.. Trimble Of Monterey
preached quite an interesting ser
mon at the Presbyterian church
last Wednesday night, and receiH'
ed a number Of new members into
the church.
Mrs Harry Wilson of Waycros'
visited friends in town one day las
week.
Mr. Chas. Bradshaw returned
from the lumber camps last week
very much improved i'll health.
Guess Who.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-03-20
Our New Landlord

Mr. Harry Patterson, of Dunmore,
W. Va. accompanied by his wife
and child, arrived here Oh Tuesday
and are arranging to take charge
of the Commercial Hotel. as soon
as It is possible for him to do So
after being Aacated by the present
proprietor, Mr. W A Sipe.
As Mr.. Sipe's sale is to-day
(Thursday) and as there is no 9th
err hotel in the town, it is necessary
that the new management make
close connection with the old in
order that the traveller may have
a place to rest his weary head.
We extend to Mr. Patterson and
family a cordial welcome to our
midst, and at the same time we de-
sire to state that it is a source OF
much regret to our people gener-
ally, that Mr. Sipe and family have
decided to cast their lot elsewhere.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-03-20
Notice to The Public

To my friends and the public
generally, | desire to say that |
have lately bought the business of
L. A. Orndorff and have fitted and
repainted the Store Room, and IN
a short time will have a complete
stock of goods of the very latest
STYLES, which | will offer to the
public at prices never before made
in this town for CASH ALSO
LUTELY or PRODUCE. | will
positively not sell any goods to
anybody on Credit, and in making
this statement | want to say that
my experience in the mercantile
business for the last ten years has
taught me that TO sell for cash will
certainly prove satisfactory to b' tn
customer and merchant, unques-
ton ably the man who pays cash
has the advantage over the man
who buys on Credit, and this too
applies to both the merchant and
customer. All | ask is that you
come to see me and get my prices
and see if my proposition will not
make you some money.
Respectfully,
e. W. TRIMBLE.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-03-20
Byrd-Cuckman

The following is from the Staun'
ton Daily News of the 18th:
"A yer, pretty wedding took
place Yesterday afternoon, near
Long Glade, when Miss Sarah r.
Rucknan became the bride OF Mr.
Julian M. Byrd. No invitations
were issued, only the members OF
Sheir families and a few intimate
friends, being present at the cere'
money. The bride is the daughter
of Col. D. Y. Ruckman, a proml-
nent cattle dealer Of Augusta. and
has many friends throughout the
county. The groom is from Will
Evansville, Bath county, and is a
prominent farmer of that place, he
is also we'll known among college
men, having played half-baek on
the University Of Virginia football
team, for two seasons. The cere'
mony was performed by Rev. l. M
Paul, at the residence Of the brides
father, the brides maids being Miss
Sallie Fulton, of Mt. Meridian and
Miss SalIie Robson. MIR. ii. Ii.
Byrd, brother Of the groom acted
as best man. Mr.. e NJ McClintic,
IA student at the University of Vir-
ginia, acted as usher"
At the reception on Friday, at
the home of the groom near Will
Evansville, number of guests
were present. From Monterey,
Messrs E b Jones, e. II. McClintic
and Miss Josephine Stephenson at
tended.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-03-20
Catholic Service

We are requested by Father Van
of Stanton, to give notice OF his
next mission on Jacksons river, as
follows: THE opening will be on
Thursday, the Goth Of March at
1850 p. M. and lectur will be CIV
ell on the following Friday and
Saturday at the same hour.
On Sunday, the goth of March
there will be three meetings the
first at 1890 a. H.; the second at
300 and the third at 1880 p. M.
On Monday evening, the Both,
closing of the mission. All ARE
cordially invited and Father Van
hopes to have a, <-well patronized
question box" -, ss->.,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-03-20
Engineers Returned to Harrison
burg.

Messers James A Patterson and e. d
Sloan, engineers of the G. W. sent ou'
from Harrisonburg last week 10 make
! some changes in the line near Capt. Gil,
mOre's on Back Creek, have completed
their field work and returned today, hay
ing spent W ednesday night in Monterey.
Mr Patterson is not the chief engineer as
we had it, but he is pretty close to the
chief, so we didn't miss it far.
We had a little social talk (nOt an in
terview) with Mr. Patterson last night,
and we found Kim very nice and pleasant
all the time. and talkatiye on all subjects
except the one nearest our heart, viz: the
extension of the e w westward through
Highland.
When asked the question, Do you
think there will be any work of construc.
ton on the G. w. in Highland this sum-
mer? He replied, "Look here now, you
wait and ask Mr. Jackson when he comes
OUT. We are quiet now-later we may
do some talking. We are taking the
kinks out Of the line, shortening it where
possible and seeking in every way to get
liue on which may be built thorough
" first class road.
LAS to the West Augusta route, we
have that under consideration but moth
ing definite has been decided.
1.-THE lie at Capt. Gilmore's | find can
be improved upon and shortened to
some extent"
MrPatterson expressed himself as be-
ing much pleased with this section and
with the town of Monterey. He consid-
cred it thrifty looking little place, and
hoped to visit it again and bring his fam
ily. On behalf of the town we gave him
a pressing invitation to do so in the very
near future, and not only bring his faml-
ly along, but the railroad as we'll
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-03-20
JackSOus River Items

Pincknev, March 16-The peo-
pie of the river are getting ready
for there spring work.
Mr. Edward McClintic of Bolar
was seen going up the river Sun
day with dog, it is supposed he
was going Bird hunting.
Mrs Harriet Ratcliff is quite i'll.
Rev H II Heironimus will preach
his last sermon at Wesley Chapel
Sunday, the Odd.
Mrs p X Kramar is spending &
while with her mother, Mrs }. Z,
Hiner.
Mr. W T Gwin will close his
school at Sunny Point school house
Wednesday. Mr. Gwin cannot make
an average for said school.
Mr. Jack Carpenter of Valley
Center is spending a short while in
our vicinity.
Mr. J H Pruitt has gotten his
new house almost completed.
Crazy Bill.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-03-20
7 Not Much r1aple Syrup

The sugar trees didn't sun
much. Not enough frosty weather
and too much rain. And now they
tell us they are done for this year
as the sap is too much in evidence
From what we can learn We
would think that if Highland has
half crop she has done well in tie
sugar business this season. Maple
sugar and syrup, if it can be bad
at all will be high, high. V