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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-05-22
WARNING 70 CHILDREN.

Chicago School Board Tells Them Not
to Play With Dogs and Cats.
Chicago, May 21.-The board Of edu-
cation has caused to be posted in a
conspicuous place at each school in the
city Q. notice warning children against
fondltng dogs and cats. 1t is said
hydrophobia is increasing, while cats
carry germs Of contagious diseases.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-05-22
STRIKE is PROBABLE.

This One Ought to Be Conducted Wig
orousiy With Bed Slat.
y New Haven, Conn.,, May 21.-The high
school boys of New Haven have form
ed union, and made a demand on the
superintendent for shorter hours. A
strike is probable.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-05-22
THE RAILROAD WINS.
Pennsylvania May Gust Western Unior
From LIS Riuht t-of.Wax

rom It's RIght-of-Way.
Philadelphia, May 2.-The federal cour1
today held the Pennsylvania Railroad hat
the legal right to remove the poles ane
wires of the Western Union Telegraph
company from along the railroads right
5of-way The decision affrms the lowei
court. which refused to grant an iniunc,
ition sought by the telegraph connpana
1Ggatnst the railroad.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-05-22
KICKED OVER HEART.

Frank VeIin of Beresford is in a criti-
cal Condition.
Beresford, S. d. May 2O.-While
hitching up his team Frank velin was
Kicked oyer the heart by one of the
norses and is now in very critical
condition.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-09-18
JEALOUS OF HER BROTHER.
A Cincinnati Girl Killed Herself Because 0p.
posed to His Marriage.

Cincinnati (SpeciaD.-Two lives that
were Swallowed by the tragic death OF
pretty Josephine Distler, who recently
committed suicide because she was jeal-
Gus of her brother, have been joined
in wedlock. George Distler, aged FL,
the brother, and Miss Muriel Day, aged
16, we're married at the brides home.
Josephine Distler, the sister OF the
groom, recently took her life by drink
ing carbolc acid, leaving a note III
which she confessed her love for her
brother ..
Il cannot give him up to another,
said she before death claimed her. At
the time of her death George Distler
was engaged to Muriel Day, and a few
days before had told his sister OF his
approaching marriage. ..
after darkness comes the dawn,
said the pretty young bride, comment
ing on her own marriage. Poor 10
sephine was unbalanced. She did not
want George to marry me, but we are
happy at last"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-09-18
NATIONAL CAPITAL AFFAIRS.
Monthly Report on Crop Conditions.

The monthly report Of the Chief Of
the Bureau Of Statistics Of the Depart
ment of Agriculture shows the con-
dition of corn on September I to have
been SOL, as compared with 1871 on
August 1, 1908, 84.3 on September 1,
1902, Sly at the corresponding date in
1901, and a Io-year average OF 1913.
These figures, as we'll as those on
other crops, indicate the condition on
September I, and no attempt is made
to anticipate the results from further
weather conditions.
The average condition of barley on
September I was 82I, against 1874 on
August I, 1908, 8o.7 on September I,
1902 S3.8 at the corresponding. date in
1901, and a Io-ycar average Of S2.2.
The average condition OF rye on
September was 84I, against 87.2 one
month ago, oo.2 September 1, 1902,
$40 at the corresponding date in 1901,
and a Io-year average OF 85.5.
The average condition Of buckwheat
on SepteNlDeT was 9l'O, dSaii9I So'S
one month ago, 864 on September I.
1902 900 at the corresponding date in
1901, and a Io-year average OF 844.
The average condition OF flax on
September I was 8o.5, against So.3 one
month ago, and 86.2 on July I, 1903.
The average condition of potatoes
on September I was 84.3I, against 07.1
one month ago, 8oI on September T.,
1902, 522 at the corresponding date in
1901 and Io-year average OF 100.
The average condition of tobacco or
September I was 83.4 against $40 one
month ago and $751; on July I, 1908
The average condition at harvest OF
winter and spring wheat combined was
TAT, against 80 on September l, 1902
82.8 at the corresponding date in 1901
and a Io-year average OF 1888.
The average condition OF the oat
crop on September was ISL, against
7o.5 on August 1, 1908; 87.2 on Septem.
Der I, 1902; 72.I at the corresponding
date in 1901, and Io-year average Of
BOO
The average condition OF rice or
September I was o3.6, as compared
with o2 one month ago and o3.5 or
July I, IoO5
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-09-18
In the Departments.

The State Department has received
from NJ Beaupre cablegram summar-
izing the conditions proposed by a
committee for the construction and
lease OF the Panama Canal.
The Postoficc Department was adj
vised of the arrest of John r. Jones,
late postmaster at Theo, Ga, on the
charge OF making false. postoffice re-
turns.
Postmaster General Payne defends
his course in removing Miss Todd as
postmaster at Greenwood, DEL
This government has instituted pro-
ceedings for the extradition OF Leo
pold J. Stern, the Baltimore contras-
tor who disappeared when indicted by
the grand jury for being concerned in
the postoffice scandal.
The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion has made report on State reg
ulation and taxation of railroads,
showing a tendency toward more ettlci-
ent control Of rates.
The annual report of Commissioner
OF Pensions Ware shows the total num-
Der OF pensions now on the rolls to be
oc6545.
Hugh H. Price, surveyor general OF
Arizona, has been summarily removed
from office as a result Of charges made.
The Agricultural Department is rs
ing every effort to enforce the provi-
sions Of the Pure Food Act.
DR.. Herran, Colombian minister, ad-
mits that the terms OF his government
as embodied in the latest bill giving
consent to the construction OF the Pan
ANA Canal are exorbitant.
A dispatch to the Postofice Depart
ment announces that Leopold J. Stern,
who was indicted several weeks ago for
completely in alleged fraudulent con,
tracts for furnishing letter-carriers'
satchels to the government has been
located at Toronto, Canada.
Because OF the high prices OF gov
eminent bonds, national banks are re-
firing their .banknotes.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-09-18
POLICE CANNOT GET SOLDIER.
Shot Man Who Was Stealing Copper at the
Pittsburg Arsenal

Pittsburg, Pa. (SpeciaD.-William
Crowley, of Monaco, Pa, was shot in
the groin by a soldier at the United
States arsenal. He was removed to
the West Penn Hospital in a serious
condition, and dispute is now on be-
tween the police authorities and the
commandant at the arsenal concerning
the arrest Of the soldier who did the
shooting.
Thefts OF copper and lead from the
roofs OF the barracks have been fire.
quent of late. 1t is alleged that Crow
ley, with several others, was detected
removing the copper Crowley refused
to halt when commanded, and the sol
der shot him. The others escaped
The police authorities demanded the
arrest of the soldier, but the command
ant barred the gates and refused to
surrender the man.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-09-18
A Fatal Cave-ln.

Pittsburg, Pa. (SpeciaD.-By cave
in at the Greentree tunnel OF the Wa.
bash Railroad, in Greentree borough
one man was killed, two hurt and ten
or twelve missing laborers are prob
ably buried under the ten feet OF coal
slate, rock and other debris that chokes
the tunnel for a distance OF ffty-hve
feet. The officials of the Kenehck
Company, the contractors in charge Of
the work, believe that only one man
was killed. 1t will be impossible tc
tell whether or not the missing are
buried until the men, who are known
only by numbers, can be rounded up
for rollcall. The dead mans number
is $50, but his fellow workmen do not
know his name. The injured men will
recover
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-09-18
ADMIRAL COTTON PREPARES TO ACT.
MussuIsmans and Native Christians
Clash, Several Killed.

! Washington, D. C. (SpeciaD.-Ca
Diagrams were received at the State
and Navy Departments from Minister
Leishman at Constantinople and Ad-
miral Cotton, commanding the Ameri
can squadron, now in Turkish waters,
respectively, giving an account OF the
riot which occurred at Beirut Sunday
1t was stated at the Navy Depart
ment that no new instructions had
gone to Admiral Cotton in consequence
OF these reports. Instructions sent &c
Minister Leishman contemplate that ne
keep the State Department constantly
informed as to the situation, that the
department may know to what extent
protection is being afforded American
citizens. ,
Admiral Cotton's dispatch, dated
September 7, was as follows:
Evidence and bloodshed between
Mohammedans and native Christians
occurred at Beirut Sunday. Six Greek
Christians, two Mohammedans and one
Turkish soldier killed; three GrehE
Christians, three Mohammedans and
three Turkish soldiers wounded seri-
ously. Other murders reported. Flag
lieutenant and United States consul
were present Sunday and Monday Ill
the disturbed quarter and verify de-
tails of statement. Turkish government
willingly afforded facility for their III
vestgation and guard; promise 1000
more Turkish soldiers.
Turkish soldiers present sufficient, ii
properly disposed of, to handle stu
alton at Beirut. Well patrolled and all
quiet Sunday night. Turkish Governor
promises to do all in his power to re-
store authority. Many houses closed
and business suspended.
Il have prepared to land force for
protection of property OF American cit
liens if situation demands. Will act
with caution. Present trouble due to
luminosity between inimicable and ma
tive Christians and failure to control
crimes"
The last portion of Admiral Cotton's
cablegram is unintelligible, and the
cipher experts at the Navy Department
worked all the morning to translate It,
Copies of the report were sent at once
to the President and to the State De-
partment.
Constantnople (By Cable).-A con-
sular dispatch from Beirut, received at
one Of the embassies here, states that a
fierce brawl occurred there between
parties. of Mussulmans and Christians.
1t was a shot fired by a Mussulman
Upon a Christian employed at the
American College. The Christian was
wounded.
The fight broke out while the vail
was on board the United States cruiser
Brooklyn returning Rear Admiral Cot
tons visit No further details have
been received. In diplomatic circles
here the affair is regarded as being seri-
Gus and renewal OF the disturbances
is feared
An official version of the Beirut al
fair telegraphed later to the Ottoman
ambassadors abroad for communication
to the powers says that Christians were
the assailants, they having fired upon
four Mussulmans.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-09-18
TERRORfzeD BY CRACKSMEN.
Saieblowers Take TowI and Rob sh,
Bank.

Sioux Falls, S. D. Especial VALLEY
Springs, 10 miles east of Sioux Falls,
was between and 3 o'clock A. NJ, the
scene of a regular Jesse James band of
robbers. Residents of the town were
aroused by a number of explosions, and
when they appeared on the street to as
certain the cause, discovered that the
town was picketed by seven or eight
armed men, who drove the residents
from the streets, threatening death if
they ATTEMPTED to interfere with the rob-
berS.
The Minnehaha County Bank was the
object of the desperadoes, who blew open
the safe, which stood outside the vault,
and secured between 5000 and $4,000.
The vault was not touched. During the
robbery one of the pickets fired at citi-
zen, but, owing to shortage of firearms,
the citizens were compelled to keep i'll
the background until the robbers had
completed their work and left town.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-09-18
TRYING TO LIVE ON WATER
The Effort Successful for Seventeen
Days.
ABSTAIN FROM SOLID FOOD 90 DAYS
And What Is Still More Remarkable, the mar
INDUCING In the Fast is Hearty, heai'y ano
Works Hard Every Day-A Physician Says
the Feat is Phenomenal and Far Surpasse'
That of DR.. Tanner.

New York Especially Without Sole
food for y days, Stephen Playsted, q
muscular machinist, has managed to pu'
in hard days work every "a hours dur
ing the entire period without feeling UNI
duly tired when night comes. Piaysted
who is SO years old, and lives at 1879
MYRTLE avenue, has started out with the
avowed purpose of demonstrating the
truth of the theory that "eating is merely
a matter of habit" His only diet has
been three pints of water taken at the
regular meal hours during the past y
DAYS, but notwithstanding this, his health
has not suffered in the least. All OF his
friends declare that he seems to be in as
good condition physically as when ne
began his fast. :,
Playsted is an athlete with well.
proportioned frame and finely developed
muscles and is about 5 feet 8 inches tall
and weighs about 100 pounds. The idea
of fasting occurred to him sometime age
after training for a boxing match. AT
that time he tasted three weeks, and as
no injurious results came from it he de-
cided to make a test to see how long he
could abstain from eating without its in
terfering with his strength. He has an
idea that he can 90 90 days.
DR.. John A. Ferguson, of 1857 Gates
avenue, the family physician, has been
much interested in the case, and in speak
ing of it said:
at is the most remarkable case on
record. His muscles are as hard as ever
His heart is strong and works perfectly
He is apparently as vigorous and full OF
spirit as anyone. He does physical work
every day, to say nothing Of riding in a
Brooklyn trolley car. Tanners test
doesn't compare with this. Tanner
lounged in easy chairs and did nothing
but smoke cigars and enjoy himself. lr
this case the faster is constantly drawing
on his strength. OF course, you cant
get something from nothing, and it's only
question of time when he will give out
if he continues. However, in his excel
lent condition there is no danger OF a
breakdown. He will stop before he
reaches the danger point, but he. will
probably stand it good while yet
The case is being watched by physi-
clans all over the country.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-09-18
Extra Session to Meet In November.

After mature consideration and con
sultation in person and by mail with
members OF both the Senate and the
House OF Representatives, President
Roosevelt has abandoned the sugges
ton that Congress be called into eX'
traordinary session in October. The
extraordinary session, which he an
nounced many months ago would be
held this fail will be called, according
to present plans, to meet on November
O, which was the date tentatively flxeo
some time ago. 1t is not expected that
the formal call for the session will be
issued until after the President shall
have returned to Washington.
Notwithstanding the fact that sug
gestion of an October session OF Con
gress came from prominent senator's
who warmly advocated its adoption,
the proposition was not received with
favor by members Of Congress gener-
ally. The idea OF a session in Octo-
Der was opposed particularly because
it would oblige senator's and represen-
tatives to leave their States and dis
tricts in the midst of campaign which,
to many OF them and to their party,
was of vital Importance.
No definite agreement yet has been
reached as to the character Of the f.
nancial legislation which may be enact
ed at the approaching session OF Con-
gress. Indeed, it is not certain that an
agreement can be reached between the
two branches of Congress whereby
any special legislation can be enacted.
1t may be that a solution OF the prob
lem, which is alike complex and per-
picking, will be reached before the con-
vention OF the extraordinary session,
but even that is by no means assured.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-09-18
SET FREE BY LElSRMAN.
Naturai'zed American Is Punished Twice 10
Syria.

Washington, D. c. (SpeciaD.-Min-
lister Leishman has cabled the State
Department that he has secured the
release OF Abdul Kader Mathaney,
naturalized citizen OF the United States
born at Tripol Syria, who, soon after
returning to his native country IN
1901, committed an offense for which
he was sentenced by the Consular
Court OF the United States at Beirut
to a term OF six months in the Smyrna
Jail.
In the early part Of the current year
he was arrested at Tripoli and con-
demned by the local court for the same
offense to three and a half years
Imprisonment. Minister Leishmar
promptly protested against this viola
ton OF the rights of an American citi
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-09-18
Shot His VIII. While She Slept

Washington, D. c. Especially Her
man +. Denham shot and killed his wife
and tlen ended his own life. The bull
let that ended his wife's life penetrated
the left temple, while the leaden missile
that vas sent from the weapon imme-
diately after the first shot was fired en-
tered The right temple of the man. Ex-
cept Il at the husband was insanely jeal-
Gus OF his wife, without cause, no mo-
tive can be ascribsd by friends for the
mans conduct.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-09-18
An Alabama Feud.

Selma, Ala. (SpeciaD.-George w
Coleman waylaid and shot to death Da'
vid A. Calvin. The killing occurred
behind Calvin's house After firing
two shots and as Calvin lay dying Cole.
man, it is said, reloaded his gun and
fired a third charge into the prostrate
man. Coleman surrendered, but re.
fused to talk. The tragedy is said to
be the outgrowth of an old family feud
Calvin was a cousin of Mrs. Coleman;
Some time ago she left her husband
and made her home with Calvin's fam
lily. Recently her husband wanted her
to sign a MORTGAGE and to give up the
custody of their children. This she
refused, and Coleman, it is said, charg-
ed her refusal to the influence OF Cal
win
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-09-18
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

While racing at Crosse Pointe, a tire
on Barney Oldheld's racing machine
burst and the automobile flew of the
track, striking and fatally injurins
Frank Shearer, a spectator. Other ac-
cidents also occurred during the day
The steamer Laurentian, which ar
rived in New York from Glasgow, re.
ported having sighted a burning vessel
at sea. The crew was rescued.
The American Mining Congress-, in
session at Lead, S. D., recommended
the establishment OF department .oi
mines and mining.
Mrs. jamie Stewart Brown, OF Chica..
go, who was wrongfully accused OF
stealing goods from a merchant in
North Carolina, is dying.
Confessions Of two sailors in New
York indicate that certain tobacco
dealers of that city ara engaged in IL
licit tobacco trade.
Near Spring Green, Wis, George
Brandt killed his wife and mothcr-in-
lay and tried to kill himself. He con-
fessed.
Two girl pickets and a male COM
panion attacked the nonunion foreman
Of a candy factory in Chieass.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-09-18
MORE ISLANDS SEIZED.
England Said to Have Made Smaf
Protest.

London (By Cable).-The BRITISH
Foreign Office is said to have made
representations at Washington re-
garding the recent seizure OF two or
three islands off the northeast coast
of British North Borneo by the Unit
ed States gunboat Quiros.
These islands are not connected with
those off the coast of Sandakan (capl-
tai of British North Borneo), over
which the American flag was recently
boisted.
The Ouiros is stated to have lately
visited port on the northeast coast
Of Borneo, and to have steamed thence
to Darval bay, an important centre in
Borneo, $50 miles southwark. There
the seizure is said to have occurred.
The islands, which have been Under
British administration for the last 2j
years, were originally infested by pi-
rates, who were driven out by the
Chartered Company of Borneo. The
action of the Quiros was brought to
the attention OF the Foreign Office,
which took the matter up.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-09-18
SUIT AGAINST LABOR UNIONS.
Connecticut Manufacturers Invoke Sherman
Antitrust Law.

Bridgeport. Ct. (SpeciaD.-In the
United States District Court here D. E
Loewe & Co., of Danbury, hat manufac-
turers, instituted against the national Off
GERS Of the American Federation of La
Dor, tile national officers of the United
Hatters of North America and against
$50 members of these organizations, resi-
dents of Danbury, who were formerly in
the employ of the plaintiffs.
The plaintiffs allege that because they
refuse to employ only union labor in their
factory. upon demand of the union in
1901, their goods were boycotted both in
the United States and in Canada, and in
1909 tie union men employed by the
plaintiffs were called out on strike. DAM
ages OF $4,000 are asked for under the
Sherman antitrust law.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-09-18
Killed Woman He Loved.

Mexico, Mo. (SpeciaD A. Rey-
nolds,. "a years old, shot and killed his
sweetheart, Miss Ruby Kenneth, If
years old, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
T. J. Kennett, in the east end of this
county, and then committed suicide.
Reynolds is supposed to have beer
jealous of Miss Kennett because she
went to a circus in company with Al
fred Lehnen. Reynolds was from Kane,
ILL.,, and had worked for Mr.. Kenneth
until a few months AGO.