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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-09
 WESTERN CATTLE RANGES.
Plan by Which They May Be Restorea I to Their Former Fer-
 tiIity.

The number of cattle in the United States is increasing, though it does not keep pace with the population. But the business is more and more forced on to high priced land, rendering beef pro- duction costlier than it need be. Ac- cording to figures laid before the house committee on public lands April 16, 1902, the number of range cattle seat to market diminished S1 per cent. be- tween 1895 and 1901.
 With due care the range can be made to recover it's old fertility. It might easily be put in condition to fatten four head of stock to each head now graz ing upon it. To effect this, regulation is needed. Some authority must be asserted over the pastures to prevent their abuse, to make it for the inter est of occupants not to kill the goose which lays the golden egg. An end must be put to the blighting competi- tion now keptup, says F. Benjamin An drews, in Review of Reviews.
 Regulation being established, past ures can be used in rotation, a period of rest being given each, during which the grazing and trampling of herds may cease, and grasses have opportuni- ty to scatter and fructify their seeds. Barren places can be artifcially reseed- ed and induced to yield herbage as of old In localities better grasses than ever grew there can be sown and grown.
 Such recuperatiye process has been set going in other countries and in parts of our own. Australia has suf- fered the pinch through which we are now passing. Her great live stock in dustry was dying out; her exports of wool and of frozen and preserved meats dwindling. Ranges were depleted or destroyed, as now with us. Cattle "duf- fng," outlawry, range jumping and quarrels were general. The men of that country faced the problem and solved it. A system of leases was de- vised, giving each grazier, for term of 28 years, exclusive rights upon his land. It became profitable for him to improve his holding instead of promot- ing its deterioration. The lessee cuts his domain in two, pasturing each part one year and resting it the next. In this way the whole pasture gradually improves in quality Cattle multiply and thrive as additional grass grows to feed them.
 Mexico and Canada have had sinl- liar experience, and so in our own coun- try have Texas and other states. The excellent control of cattle afforded by the Canadian system accounts for the present hegira of American cattle peo- pie across o,--- narthern border.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-09

Some delay in the report of the an. thracfte coal strike commission is ex- pected, as it leaked out that the com. mission had been obliged to send to the mining region for further evidence with regard to certain technicahties 1n the testimony they have already taken The chief difficulty, so far as learned relates to the demand of the miners that they be paid for the coal they mine by weight as it comes from the mines and before the waste products have been removed. It is impossible however, to learn anything of the at titude of the commission in regard tc this demand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-09
Rritons Growing Taller.

Below will be found the statistics If the average height of 10000 Eng ish boys and men. At the age of r these averaged 5 feet 8 inches in height; at the age of s2, 5 feet 9 inches. At IT they weighed 10 stone ? pounds; at 22, 10 stone 13 pounds. No nation is increasing in height and weight so rapidly as the British. In 50 years the average has gone up for the whole nation from 5 feet 7A inches to feet sA inches. The ay- craze height of the British upper classes at 30 years of age is feet S1s inches; of the farm laborer, 5 feet ' 3-5 inches. The criminal class brings down the average, as their height is but feet 4-5 inches.--Chi- cago Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-09
He Knew Ills Luck.

'sNo, sir, don't want any accident insurance!" exclaimed the irritab ble party. "It would be just my luck not to have blamed thing happen to mel if I was carrying an accident policy"
 "A life insurance, then" suggested the agent.
 s'Worse and worse," was the reply. "Why, I wouldn't have one chance in a thousand of dying in time to make anything out of the company, if I had policy. Oh, know my luck" ]" Chicago Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-09
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 1903.

Robert B. Armstrong, the new as. sistant secretary of the treasury, has assumed his duties, and it is rumored that a general shaking up" in the GUS toms service will follow, Ever since the rumored silk frauds in New York there has been dissatisfaction with the administration of the customs laws and the president has urged reorgan. ization of the service. General Spauld ing, whom MT Armstrong succeeds will leave the service, his health hay. ing given way under increasing years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-09

pulse, she threw her arms about his neck and kissed him resoundingly.
 Gaunwald staggered from the shock. For moment he was too horror stricken to do anything but gasp.
 Then, every instinct of insulted mod esty rising fercely, he slapped Miss Williams, saying: .Take that, now!" She wept ana had him arrested.
 "This girl kissed me-" he said to Justice Kersten. "I was not expecting such thing. I was totally unpre- pared to defend myself. She gave me no warning at all. <She just violently hugged me and kissed me. I don't permit any woman to take such lib critics"
 Justice Kersten could not see that he had been injured in any way, and fined him five dollars.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-09
Ynxentor of oueer Motor.

Nathan stubblefeld, of Galloway county, Ky, who claims to have dis covered system of wireless tele- phony, is still engaged in perfecting his scheme. He announced to the world some years ago that he had, in experimenting on perpetual motion plan, accidentally discovered an earth current motor that would revolution ize existing electrical science. He also claimed to have discovered method whereby he would telephone without wires. He has guarded his secret well, and the people of this section of the country are yet wondering whether he is simply crank or will really emerge some day from his obscurity to aston ish the whole civilized world with 8 great discovery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-09
Famous Pictures Ruined.

s The Rome correspondent of the Daily Mail says that owing to unscien- tific treatment while they were being renovated, several famous pictures be- longing to the Rosso palace, at Genoa, have been lost to the world. The paintings included two Van Dycks, a Carlo Maratta, Pris Bordone, a Va lerio Castelli, and two Guido Renis. The cleaning was intrusted to a pro- fessed cleaner, who washed the paint ings with an alkaline solution which completely destroyed them It is stated that the Van Dycks were among the most valuable specimens of his work. The loss is incalculable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-09

patient man, but some things get be- yond endurance" The audience ap- pIauded this utterances with enthusi- as1m.-Hartford Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-09
Positive1x nruta1.

She Cat the piano) How do you like my playing? I play only by ear, you know.
 He Ca savage bachelor Hem! Why don't you consult an aurist ?C Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-09
ans-Eater s rootnress.

The South American quadruped known as the ant-eater is without teeth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-09

The United States has 1o.s5s.7 .7s6 men 1isZfor soldiers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-09

TO CURE A COLD -IT ONE DAY Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets This This, ,,sa signature 5ar 6Mxsv.,xu uo
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-09
TRAGEDY OF A KISS.
Chicago Man sIaps Girl Who Kisses His Lips and Is Fined Five
 Dollars.

A man in Chicago holds the sanctitN of his lips above pearls and rubies.
 He says that he has his faults, but no woman shall kiss him living. What she does when he has died in defending the only once kissed place under his nose he does not care.
 Thirty years old, says the Chicago American, he has gone straight down the middle of the road, looking as kance at the primrose path andI stuff ing his ears with cotton to keep out the songs of the sirens. His name is William Gaunwald.
 Miss Annie Williams, of 95 Wells street, loves him. She has fought against it in vain. Last Thursday morning she looked at him with her soul in aher eyes; then, swayed by inn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-09

! VI was red-letter week for us and we are making this red-letter week for you by selling the best TRUNKS, UNI BRELLAS. DRESS SUIT CASES and BAGS at ridiculouslv low prices, one third of their cash value; it will pay you to come and see us this time. UMBRELLAS RECOVERED AND
 REPAIRED. with the best Gloria Silk in first class manner from 65c up. Warranted for best wear for one year. Be aware that we manufacture all our own goods and will save you half of your money Remember the place. 179 Bank, corner Grand street.
 Waterbury Umbrella and Trunk Mfr.
 Trunks and Bags repaired at low prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-09
PENMANSHIP 1 PROF HoIIF7'

Teaches every prspll tn write fiiB
 rapid, business hand, in . course Of 10 private les50ns and no failures. An
 kinds of pen work executed In tho highest degree of art. 167 BANK STREET.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-09

N. B.-$1.Oo worth of Trading Stamps with soc worth of Tea or Coffee.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-16
Scarcity of Fuel

It saddens the heart to read the
long story of suffering that is now
being experienced in manv of the
cities and towns of the North and
West, because of the lack of coal.
Actual suffering and death are the
portion of many, because they
have not fuel to keep them warm.
So desperate is the situation at
some places that train loads OF coal
are being held up and confscated.
Should we not be thankful that we
live in n wooden country? Should
not the little trouble with which
We meet, when compared with such
suffering. appear so insignificant
that q word of complaint could not
pass our lips?
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-16
s & p. Pike to be Improved

In the county court proceedings
Of Poeahontas county we notice
one item that will be of interest to
Highland. people, viz:
u Hull Kramer was allowed the
sum of $500 to repair the Staunton
4 Parkersburg turnpike from the
top of Allegheny to P. D. Yeager's
said sum to be paid out of the levy
IT 1908. When the road is put in
tollable condition permission is
given to erect tollgates on the road
at such place or places as he may
desire and collect tolls according
to the rates fixed by law for the
period of five years but the money
so collected must be expended on
the road"
This is the right sort Of a step
for Pocahontas county to take, and
shows that the county considers
the Highland trade worth W orking
for. As the roads are now Staun.
ton is vet in favor as a freight
point for a greater part of the
county.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-16
Campbell -Harouff

Seldom has Back Creek Witnessed
prettier wedding than that which
was solemnized at the home of MIR.
V. F. Harouff OH the 18th OF Jan.
at $50 p. nj. when Miss Georgia,
the eldest daughter of Mr V. r.
Harouff became the bride OF MIR.
james H. Campbell. The nnptial
knot was tied by the brides pastor
Rev. r. L. Eutsler. The bride WAS
handsomely gowned in white Or
candle and wore white roses in her
hair. The groom is prosperous
farmer of Conway, Kansas. and has
made many friends among the peo-
pie Of Highland during his recent
and former visits to this section.
The ceremony was witnessed by
a nun Der of friends and relatives
who were INVITED to the dining
room to partake of the sumptuous
feast that had been so bountifully
provided, and it was not until Il
late hour that all had Toasted on
the smoking viands, and delightful
delicacies.
The bridal party bade good bye
to friends and relatives on Wednes-
day morning at II o'clock and
started to Marlinton, W. Va. where
they will board the train for Con.
way, Kansas, their future nome
A host IF friends follow them with
congratulations and best wishes.
Reported
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-16
Industrial Woman

There isn't any "new" woman.
The components of womanhood.
and especially Of gentlewomanhood
ever have been and must ever he
the same. Different times, differ
ent social structures put to differ
ent places. different social struc-
lures put to different tests aud
uses the Fundamental femininity,
but the principle is always the
sadlA.> She is the same good, true
hearted woman whether she is bat
thing with men in the business
world, or tending to domestic affairs
at home; ANYWAY, in most cases.
she yeers around to the latter state
in the end. In such manner Miss
Clara E. Laughlin, in paper in
the February Delineator. considers
some of the problems of woman
hood, especially the industrial prob
lem; and the paper is we'll worth
reading.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-16
From Our Sister Village.

Mcdowell, Jan. 12-The sale OF
Mrs Dorcas Vance's personal prop
erty was well attended end proper.
ty sold well. Corn brought 81
cents, potatoes 50 cents, fodder II
cents bundle, bacon shoulder {
81, hams and sides 10 cents, flour
$3.50 to S2.65 per hundred.
Sheriff. Arbogast WAS in this sec
ton Saturday and Sunday.
One of our school boys writing
composition on insects, in speaking
of the food of feas said -"TheN
feed chiefly on girls, pigs and pups.
MIR George Fifer returned from
Stanton today, where he had beel
for several days on business.
Today is by far the coolest w
have had this winter. Rat
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-16
Change of Editors

II haye quits the verv simple
but sufficient statement made by
G. A. Monroe Meadows in turning
over the editorship Of the Marlin.
ton Messenger to his successor. r
A. Kramer. who will henceforth be
the pencil pnsher in the editorial
-saaetpm Of that sprightly news
psper.
The Messenger under the new
management and reorganization
will continue to be expounder Of
republican doctrine. but we fear its
political teachings will have an
uncertain sound. for Mr. Kramer
the editor, il either a democrat, or
q prohibitionist (more likely the
latter as he proposes killing his
whiskey ads } and one of the stock
holders is a good Old Virgins
democrat. -
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-16
Z r EIIE1I
Success
Calendar.

The publishers Of Success have
issued an exquisitely engraved
twelve-leaf Calendar. The Calen-
dar is one of the finest examples of
the famous Colortype Process,
which excels photography in its
beautiful soft tones and colorIngs.
The twelve designs are original
paintings made for Success by
Americas leading artists, and rep
resents subjects of general and in
spirational interest. The original
Of the one for December, for in
stance, is most exquisite painting
by the famous artist, } G Leypn-
decker, representing The Three
Wise Men of the East"
The Success Calendar
will be sent entirely
Free of charge and
postpaid to any ad-
dress on request.
The Success Company
Dept. s. University Bldg, Washington
Srnoro Nau Nnrk
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-16
From the Far West
Crary, N. Oak,
Jan. 9Th, 1903.

Highland Recorder:
Well, Mr.. Editor thinking that
a few remarks from a North Daka-
tian would be read with interest by
the Iiighlandels, will make all
effort to write some.
Have met persons here who are
! from Rockingham county, Va.
and Pendleton, county, W. Va.
The Fifer boys of Mount Crawford
are doing good and paying bust
ness in Crary, also Samuel Wag-
ner of near Doe Hill. All like the
country fine. 1t is the poor mans
country, as it is easier to get start
here than in the East or South.
By machine measure | had $50
bushels of wheat, which was raised
from as acres of land. During the
summer that strip of wheat was
slightly hailed, and another 100
acres was hailed out, completely.
Mr. Editor, in a Recorder sent me
by IA friend, | noticed an item con-
corning . pair of spoon moldS,
which once belonged to my father,
Thos. Graham. | have seen spoons
nodded by him, during the Civil
War. Would like TO know if D
Graham had nodded the spoon yet,
as you spoke of having him do.
NV son, Corporal Geo. Graham
paid me an extended visit during
the summer months, after an alb
sence of almost three years, which
time was spent in the Philippine
Islands. lie re-enlisted in bis old
company, and is now quartered in
the Barracks ut Column bus, Ohio.
We are having ideal weather
Has not been very cold at any time.
Have not had enough snow for
good sleighing until the past week.
! On Tuesday and Wednesday last,
there was small blizzard which
was severe but, luckily, did not la, t
long enough to do any harm.
gently limited to my brother
Charles, that | wanted the Record
er, by sending him the Crarv pa
per, but he was proof against said
hints, and so will have to send my
own mite if want the Old home
paper.
Wish best wishes for all of Oul
friends and Recorder. | am,
Yours respectfully,
F. P. Graham.
(The spoon referred to above hal
been manufactured and delivered
at this office, a fact we failed t(
mention, but we prize it none thu
less. It's very neat, we'll proper
toned spoon. and is in many way
superior to the cheaper sort nov
on regular sale. Editor
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-16
Unconscious From Group

During a sudden and terrible at
tack Of Group our little girl was
unconscious from stranguiation,
says a. L. Spafford, postmaster,
Chester, Mich, and does of One
Minute Cough Cure was admins
tered and repeated often. 1t re-
duced the swelling and infama-
ton. cut the mucus and shortly the
child was resting easy and speedily
recovered. 1t cures coughs, colds,
Lagrippe. and all throat aud lung
troubles. One Minute Cough Cure
fingers in the throat and chest and
enables the lungs to contribute
pure. health-giving oxygen to the
Blood. X H Trimblr. MD.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-16

VIRGINIA.:
In Vacation-In The Clerk $
Office Of the Circuit Court Of High
land County. Jan. Sth, 1903.
Verde |. Gilmer
vs. In Chancery
Edward II. Gllmer.
The object of this suit is for the
plaintiff to obtain e divorce avn
culo matrimonii from the defen-
dant.
And it appearing from affidavit
filed that the defendant Edward II.
Gilmer is not a resident of the
state of Virginia, it is ordered that
he appear here within fifteen days.
after due publication hereof, and
do what is necessary to protect his
interest in this suit.
J. G. Matheny, Clerk.
L. II. Stephenson, p. q.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-16
A Scientific Discovery

Kodol does for the stomach that
which it is unable to do for itself.
even when but slightly disordered
or overloaded. Kodol supplies the
natural juices of digestion and does
the work of the stomach, relaxing
the nervous tension, while the in
famed muscles of that organ are
allowed to rest and heal. Kodol
digests what you eat and enables
the stomach and digestive organs
to transform all food into rich, red
blood. X. H. Trimble, NJ. D.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-16
HENRY A. SLAVEN,
New York Weekly Witness.

The best all around family newspaper
An Exponent of Applied Christi
anity; independent in Politics.
Has something Of interest for every
member of the household
Farm an Garden department;
Children's DEPARTMENT.;
Scientific Department;
Spirit of the Press, etc, ETC.
ONLY ONE DOLLAR A YEAR
The WITNESS and RECORDER COM
bined, Only S1.65 year.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-16
New Idea Woman's rlagazine

The principal features of the
New Idea Woman's Magazine for
February are. as always, the utlli'
tartan, and in patterns, descriptions
of costume. fancy work, and do
nestle affairs there is nothing
more helpful to the home maker
now published; but the literary
features are equally us valuable,
The stories are charmlngly told
and we'll illustrated.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-16
One Hundred Dollars a Box

is the value Fl A Tisdale. Summer,
ton, S. c.. places on DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. He says:"l
had the piles for 20 years. | tried
many doctors and medicines, but
all failed except DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. 1t cured me-" 1t is IL
com bination of the healing proper
ties of Witch Hazel with antisep-
tics and emollients; relieves and
permanently cures blind bleeding,
itching and protruding piles, sores,
cuts, bruises eczema. salt rhenm
and sll skin diseases. X II Trim
bic. Nj. d.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-16
Rockbridge Farm for
Sale.
(oN HAYS CREEK

What is known as "Clifton Dale
farm. one mile from Brownsburg. Rock
bridge county, Va. is for sale. Contains
40 acres; in one Of the richest sections,
and best communities OF the county
About 132 acres is the property CT MIS-.
NJ. II. Lyle; the residue the properly. OF
Miss Lillian Mcbride. The two (orlgi-
nally one farm) can now be bought
togetl err Large brick residence, out
houses, good water, out houses. fruit, &c
Excellent school and church facilities.
This is rare opportunity to get one
of the best estates in this section OF the
Valley Of Virginia.
Dec. 9th, 1902: Apply TO, W
= Frank 7 Glasgow, Lexington, va.
Orto s B Walker, Real Estate Agt >
Lexington, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-16
Settle, If You Please

| want to thank my customers
for their faithfulness during the
past year. and now ask that You
Indy settle YOUR accounts with
me, and pay me a part so that
con settle mp store accounts.
1.S.4t Paul Brown.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-16
Notice

As I expect to make change in
nv business at this place all parties
in debt to me either by note or
open account will please come and
settle by cash or negotiable note
bv the 20 of this month.
Jan. 5, 1908. W. Il. Pullln.
I 8 IL.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-16
New Century Comfort

Millions are daily finding world OF
comfort in Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Ii
kills pain from burns, scalds, cuts, bruises
conuue1s ulcers and fever sores; cures
eruptions, sal; rheum, boils and felons
removes corns and warts. Best pile cure
on earth. Only 25c at K H Trimbles
drug store.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-16
hARBATH READER.

A Sixteen-page Week. y paper sole
" Religious in Character
No news; no politics. Storie'; peotry'
Sunday school lesson; Christian i, En ,lan.,
or and Epwor;h League Topics; Mo :Idran
s abbath Afternoon with the ChliuIen'
miscellaneous religious matter
ONLY so CENT S A YEAR.
The Sabbath Reading and kecor0ef
combined, OILY $1.35 year.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-16
Notice 10 Settlers.

All parties indebted to US either
hy note or open account will please
call and settle by cash or negotla-
bic note before the first Of Jan,
1903. Respectfully.
Monterey Milling Co.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-16

WANTnD-Faithful person TO travel
foi well established house in few coun-
ties, calling on retail merchants and
agents. Local territory. Salary SlOS4
year and expenses, payable $40 ~ a
week in cash and expenses advanced.
Position permanent. Business success
full and rushing. Standard House 1874
Dearborn St, Chicago.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-16
Notice to Settle.

Haying decided to move away
from the county, ! a,k all parties
indebted to me to please make set
Element before the first of January
next. Respectfully,
James O. iIiner.