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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-01-15
Gen. Chaifee Commands Army.

After having served at the head of the
army as chief of staff, with the rank OF
lieutenant general, for little less than
five months. Lieut. Gen. s. B. NJ. Young
relinquished his duties at noon Saturday
to his successor in Office, Gen. A. K:
Chaffec, who has been acting as his Chief
assistant for several weeks past.
The change is due to the fact that
General Young became o. years old Sat
urday, and, therefore, under the law was
relegated to the retired list.
The retirement of General Young and
the accession of General Chafee was
marked by the usual reception to the out
going and incoming officials. This re-
ception took place i'll the Office of the
chief of staff. and was largely attended
by army officers on duty in the War De-
partment and vicinity.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-01-15
NATIONAL CAPITAL AFFAIRS.
Colombia Appeals TO Courts.

Notice of all important step taken by
an agent OF the Colombian government
in Paris was received at the Colombian
Legation here in a dispatch to DR..
Herran, the charge d'affairs. 1t was
to the effect that French tribunal had
been appeled to with view to pre-
venting the transfer of the Panama
Canal Company's rights on the isthmus
to the American government without
the consent OF Colombia. Counsel tor
the Colombian government, according
to the dispatch, assured the agent that
he thought there was good ground foi
believing that the effort to prevent the
transfer would be successful.
The step taken, it is understood, is
with the full cognlzance OF the CO.
lombian authorities, and was instituted
by an agent OF the government, whc
left this country after consultations with
General Reyes and DR.. Herran. The
end sought to be attained is to truS'
trate the sale of the concessions, iran
chises, and property Of the canal COM
pany to the United States, preparations
for which already have been under way
the amount to be paid by this govern
ment being $4o,ooo,ooo.
Colombia asserts that the company
cannot lawfully dispose Of its rights
without her explicit consent. Such
consent was expressly given in the
Hay Herran treaty, which failed OF
ratification by the Colombian Congress
The action of the Colombian authori-
ties caused considerable surprise here
when it became generally known.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-01-15
Ia The departments.

Prof. Willis Moore asked for an in
crease in the appropriation Tor the
Weather Bureau Service to establish
eight new stations.
Lieutenant General s, B. NJ. Young
retired as chief of staff and General
Chaffee was formally installed as the
head OF the Army.
A meeting OF the Senate committee
has been called TO consider proposed
amendments to the immigration Laws.
The army maneuvers held at Fort
Riley cost the government half mil
lion dollars.
There is a strong feeling among tho
members OF the Senate that the United
States should annex Santo Domingo
and Hayti
The House made available the sum
OF S15oooo to be used to meet the emer-
gency caused by the ravages OF the
cotton-boll weevil.
Pension Commissioner Ware decided
hat when a pensioner is convicted and
sentenced to prison for life he loses his
pension.
The Senate, in executive session, dis
cusscd the nomination OF w. |. Btu
chanan to be minister to Panama. p
Representative Dalzel introduced =
bill providing for the consolidation OF
third and fourth class mail matter.
Secretary Shaw transmitted to the
House a request OF Secretary Root fo'
an appropriation. of $5S5,ooo for new
arms and equipments for organized mi,
lita.
The Senate Committee on Commerce
iavorably reported bill providing that
only American ships shall be used for
the transportation OF government Sup
plies.
The Senate Committee OH Military
Affairs authorized Senator Foraker to
report fayorably the nomination Of
Governor Taft, OF the Philippines, tc
be secretary OF war.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-01-15
Itrcign.

Fire broke out in a crowded theatre
at Gross Wardein Hungary, but it was
put out before the audience was aware
OF the danger. Then it was discovered
that all the emergency exits were lock
ed and the keys missing. 49,.
Because OF the threatening condition
OF the famous Cathedral of Spoleto, the
government has ordered the immediate
removal OF the tombs of Fra Flllppl
Lippi and Orsin.
A thousand armed Armenlans are III
the district OF Sassoun, and detachments3
of Kurdish cavalry have been stationed
at all villages along the Russian frontier.
1t is announced from Hamburg that
the creation of the International Union
of Sailing ship Owners for the establish
ment of minimum freight rates is now as
sured.
King Edward Queen Alexandra and
Princess Victoria have greatly enjoyed
their visit to Chatsworth, the seat OF the
Duke of Devonshirc, in Derbyshlre;
Emigration from Hamburg and brem-
en- in 1908 shows large increase, the to-
tai being 3Io,8So, against 266,SS4 for 1902
The decision in the Venezuelan claims
by the arbitration tribunal Will not be
ready before the end of February
Bv the explosion Of dynamite at the
Los LaurcleS Mines, west OF Guadala-
lara, Mex. 20 men we're killed and 20
others injured.
Rev. Nicolaus Delsor, Catholic
priest and member OF the German
Reichstag, was expelled from French
territory.
1t is reported that the Duke OF Dew
onshire and Lord Rosebery have buried
the political Ratchet" and that the
Duke, who last October, resigned as
lord president OF the Council, twill re-
turn to the Liberal party.
Negotiations for revision OF the
commercial treaty between France and
Brazil have been suspended, but rela-
tions between the two countries are
rot seriously affected.
Lieutenant General Kleigels, project
Of St. Petersburg, has been appointed
governor general OF the governments
to Kieff. Podolia and Volhynla.
Violent eruptions OF the Mount Co
hina volcano, in Mexico, have alarmed
the people, earthquake shocks being
frequent in the region OF the volcano.
A conference OF German bankers was
held in Berlin to consider how to i'm
prove the market vaule OF government
securities.
A I2,ooo-ton steamer recently launch
cd on the Clyde has been bought by
the Cunard Company for the American
service.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-01-15
WAR SPIRIT IS STRONG
While Negotiation for Settlement Coz
tinues PopuIace CIamers for Fight.
AN IMPROVEMENT IN THE SITUATION.
Military and Naval Authorities Working
Night and Day to Make Ready for
War-Japaa Liable to Win the First
Naval Batt!e-nas the Advantage OF
Russia in This Respect.

Tokyo (By Cable).-The war spirit
S still strong among the Japanese.
The attitude OF the British and Amerl-
cans greatly encourage such feeling.
Japan addressed note to Russia
through Minister de Rosen. Its char
acter has not been disclosed, but it is
said that Japan requires an answer
within given number OF days.
Whether the note mentions the time,
making the document an ultimatum or
whether the time is intimated other
Wis, is unknown. The government,
howevcr, is determined to secure an
carly response and close the discussion
f it should prove to be fruitless.
1t is understood that Japan adheres
loosely to her original contentious, and
t is believed that il Russia fails to
airly meet the demands, war will Ell
Sue.
Paris.-Oficial advices received here
urther convince those in the highest
authority that the Russo japanese
var crisis has been averted, at least for
he present, and that the situation is
again brought distinctly within the
ines OF diplomatic adjustment. Reports
:hiefy from Tokyo, but also from St.
Petersburg, give a clear view OF the
circumstances leading up to the sud
len improvement i'll the situation.
They show that the Russian answer
actually reached Tokyo the night OF
January 6 and proved to be the turning
point. Prior to its receipt Japan had
been making strenuous preparations
or sending two divisions to Southern
Korea. The official reports establish
ng these preparations are beyond the
slightest question, but the note received
IN the sixth disclosed to Japan for the
irst time that Russia fully conceded
Tapans paramount rights in Southern
| Korea.
Russia's concession thus gave Japan
practically what she had been prepar-
ng to assert by force and, according
y, military activity was suspended, as
Russia's concession made unnecessary
Iapan's forcible assertion OF a para
mount position in Southern Korea.
The three days succeeding January
) gave an opportunity to the authorl-
les at Tokyo to consider and recor-
lize Russia's concession. Whether ii
will be satisfactory the reports have
lot yet disclosed, but the suspension
If military activity is regarded as re-
moving the most dangerous aspect and
IS giving hope that Japan is likely 10
'eceive Russias answer in concilia-
DRY spirit 1t is not known whether
Russias concession goes to the extent
If relinquishing her contention Tor a
Neutral zone across Northern Korea
out it is understood that it relates
:hichy to giving definite assurance Of
Iapan's rights in Southern Korea.
Although reports of mediation con
nue to circulate, the authoritative
statement was made that no steps have
oeen taken by France toward medlat-
ng. 1t is pointed out that such :
movement, if addressed to Japan, prob
ably would originate with Great Brl-
ain owing to their closer political re-
atoms
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-01-15
DEATH OF RUTH Gle VELAND.
EXPIRE sident's Eldest Daughter Victim oil
D:ptheria.

Princeton, n. !.-(SpeciaD.-R
Cleveland, the eldest child OF cx-Presi-
dent Grover Gle, Gland, died at the
Cleyeland home here very unexpectedly,
The immedia., cause OF death being a
weakening OF tho heart action during
q mild attack OF Giphthcria. DR.. Wyck-
off, the attending physician. said that
Miss Cleveland had been,'ll with mild
form OF diph!hcria Tor four days. and
that the heart affection was not anticI-
patcd. She was IS years old.
The Cleveland household is grief,
stricken over tic death OF the eldest
daughter, and mary messages OF CON
dolence are being received. The pri-
vate school which Ruth attended has
been closed for the rest OF the week out
Of respect
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-01-15
Army Maneuyers Expensive.

A statement prepared at the War De
partment shows that the recent maneu-
vers of the regular army and State mill
tia at Fort Riley, Kan, and West Point,
KY, cost the general government about
100000. This amount includes acutii
disbursements for transportation and
other items of expense i'll connection with
the militia organizations which partci-
pated in the maneuvers. The expenses
attached to the participation of the regu-
lar troops at the maneuverS was only tor
such extra service as transportation, and
does not include expenses of subsistence,
which would have been the same at the
regular station of the troop.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-01-15
LOUIS WANTS DAMAGES
Brings Suit for $4,000 Against Joseph
BristOW and Others.
DECLARES THAT HE WAS RIDICULED.
Postmaster General Payne and the Washing
ton Post, Star and Times Are Also Made
Defendants-S Statements 10 the Postofiice
Report Are the Basis OF the Charge-Plain'
tiff Removed as a Result of Inyestig ation.

Washington, D. c. Especially .-MlchaeI
w. Louis, formerly superintendent OF the
Division of Supplies in the Postoftice De-
partment, but who was removed October
FL last as a result of the postal investga-
ton, entered suit for $4,000 damages
against Joseph Bristow, the fourth assist
ant postmaster general; Henry I. Payne,
postmaster general, and the Washington
Post Newspaper Company. The basis OF
the charge for which damages are asked
is an extract from the report OF General
Bristow dealing with the award of con-
tracts on the division of which Louis was
at the head for ink, ink pads, etc, at
alleged excessive prices, etc.
The defendants are charged with hay
ing composed, written and published con-
corning the plaintiff the extract OF the re-
port referred to with the intent, it is al
legged, to in jure the plaintiff in his good
name. By reason Of the committing OF
the grievances complained of the plaintiff
says he has been brought into public
scandal, ridicule and disgrace.
Suits Of like character for similar
amounts were also brought against the
Postmaster General, Mr.. Bristow and the
Evening Star, and against, the Postmaster
General, Mr.. Bristow and the Washing
| ton Times.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-01-15
Reeves Receives HAYS An swer.

Gen. Rafael Reyes, the Colombian
special envoy, has received the answer
of the Washington government to his
note charging the United States with
open violation of the treaty OF 1916.
The answer, which was prepared by
Secretary Hay, though couched in the
most diplomatic terms and expressing
the wish of this government to deal
Justly with Colombia, is an emphatic
refusal to reopen the Panama question
Prior to the receipt OF the reply Cen
eral Reyes wrote to the state depart
ment requesting that the correspond
encc be transmitted to the Senate Tor
its consideration. Pending all answer
to this request the correspondence VIII
not be made public.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-01-15
TIE LATEST NEWS IN SHORT ORDER.
Domestic.

I. S. Bidgood, cashier OF the REQ,
pies Bank, in Mobile, Ala, died, aged
46 years. He was widely known IN
business circles through the South.
Congressman William w. Skiles, rep.
resenting the Fourteenth district o
Ohio, died of pneumonia at his home,
at Shelby, O., aged 54
The steamer Provan brought to Bos-
ton the captain and crew OF the schoon-
err c. A. Smith, which vessel soon alter
foundered.
Henry w. Peacock fell from the sew
enth floor Of the Reading Terminal
Station, in Philadelphia, and was in
sanity killed.
A fire in the New York Stock En-
change Building deranged the tele-
graph system by which stock quota
tons were sent out.
The Alva National Bank, OF Alva,
Ok, was closed and receiver appoint
ed by the Comptroller OF the Cur
rency.
Former Governor OF Ohio Charles
Foster died at the residence OF Gen.
J. Warren Keller, in Springfield, 0.
The Wndow-glasS Workers Asso-
citation refused to amalgamate with l..
A. No. 800 OF the Knights OF Labor.
The Massachusetts, Democratic State
Committee Endorsed Richard Olney
for the presidential nomination.
Francis D. Wayland, formerly dean
OF the Yale Law School, died at his
home, in New Haven.
Mr.. William Jennings Bryan re-
turned to New York and spoke Ill
general way OF his tour abroad.
Horace g. Burt, it is stated, will be-
come president OF the Chicago and
Northwestern Railway.
Orders were posted for the resump-
ton OF work at the Joliet plant OF IL
linois Steel Company.
l.. c. Willing was caught Ill the act
OF setting fire to MS department store,
in Waterloo, la.
The court i'll Omaha sustained the
demurrer filed in behalf OF Senator
Dietrich deciding that he was not
senator at the time of the commission
OF the acts complained OF because he
had not then qualified.
During a thick fog the Fall River
Line steamer Priscilla, from New
/ New York for Fall River, ran ashore
on the north side of the Lime Rock
Lighthouse, but was subsequently t1oat-
! ed.
The attempt of Charles Brooks to
escape from New Jersey State Prison
resulted in the death OF Brooks, the
shooting of Keepers John Fitzgerald
and William J. Harvey.
President Henry Lear and Cashier
George P. Brook. OF the Doylestotwn
| (Pa.) National Bank, were arrested on
the charge OF misapplying bank funds
Evidence was begun in New York in
the suit to foreclose the second mort
gage for 100000 given by the
! United States Shipbuilding Company.
President Raymond, OF the Wesleyan
University, in Connecticut, suspended
six OF the sophomore class for trying
to haze a fellow student.
A hearing was begun before the In
tcrstate Commerce Commission IN
Chicago as to the justification for the
advance OF freight rates.
The Mayor of Bloomington, ILL.,, has
ordered all OF the aldermen to do police
duty as special officers during the street
railway strike.
Rev. B. A. Chorry vas found guilty
of subornaton of perjury and sentenc-
ed to three years in the pcnitentlary.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-01-15
Two Killed; Five Injured.

Montague, Maine (SpcciaD.-A gas
explosion in the millinery store OF
Cleary Brothers killed at least two per-
sons, severely injured five others, and
started fire that destroyed the build
ing with a loss OF $4,000 Four per-
sons who are thought to have been in
the store when the explosion occurred
are missing, and it is feared that their
bodies will be found in the ruins.
Those known to have lost their lives
arc James Cleary, one OF the proprie-
tors, and woman boOkkccper i'll the
store. The explosion is said to have
been caused by the cloggng OF gas
pipe. The conclusion was ielt through
out the town and huge timbcrs were
brown hundred yards.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-01-15
MRS. MAVERICKS RELEASE.
/ viii Occur Sometime During the Present
Year.

London (By Cablc) Referring to the
statement published in the United States
hat final arrangements were made at a
conference between Ambassador Choate
md the Home Office officials for the re
ease in April of Mrs. Florence MaybrIck.
he American woman under sentence OF
ife Imprisonment on the charge of poi
;oning her husband The exact date Of
Ter release is not yet fixed.
Baroness de Roques says that her
laughter, Mrs Maybrick is decidedly in
better health and gaining strength, now
hat she has the certainty of being re-
eased.
All the sensational newspaper ac-
counts relative to Our business interests
and future fortune" added the Baroness,
have not resulted in any profit to us.
Quite the contrary
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-01-15
Fire at the Capitol.

A fire in the electric duct ON the
Senate side of the Capitol building at
6 o'clock p. NJ burned the insulation
off the wires and left that portion of
the structure in total darkness. Be
cause OF the Inconvenience attending
working in contracted quarter, tie
fremen were busy about an hour be-
fore the flames were under control.
The remainder of the building was not
in any danger at any time. The fire
probably was Sle result of crossed cleo
trio light wires. The amount Of dam
age is not known.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-01-15
To Divide Macedonia.

Rome (By Cable. DR.. Milanoyitch
the Scrvian minister to Italy, expressed
he hope that General Degiorgis, com
mander OF the international gcndarm-
erie, will be capable OF enforcing the
reforms in Macedonia under the Aus
ero Russian plan. Otherwise the min
ister thinks that the best solution Of
the situation would be to divide Mace
lonia between Bulgaria, Greece ant
Servia, forming federation OF the
Ralkar states.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-01-15
Massacre of Christians.

Salon;ca (By Cablc).-An order has
been received from Constantinople to
hold the Third Army Corps in readi.
aess There is great military activity
IN Sores. Troops are leaving Monastir
for Usllub. A massacre OF Christians
at Monastir is expected in tn eevent Of
the departure OF Hilmi Pacha, the in
spector general OF the Sultan's reform
movement
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-01-15
I iCauciat.

British consols fell to the Lowest
figure touched since 1866.
United States Steel has only $45,-
Ok 600 cash in its treasury, against $780,
ooI,ooo about four months ago.
Clarence Mackay, the ocean cable
magnate. is behind the Federal Sugar
Company, which promises to invade
the American Company's field.
The April quarterly dividend on
United States Steel preferred is selling
in the street for $I.5o share. That is
equivalent to E per cent. rate against
the regular 7 per cent.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-01-15
Forty.Three Killed on Warship.

Sydney, N. S. w. (Specia).-Forty-
:hrec persons have been killed by the
explosion of the boilers on the British
:ruiser Wallaroo. The Wallaroo, which
was proceeding to Hobart, signaled Mon
tague Island, 23o miles south Of Sydney,
;cporting the disaster, but giving no de-
:ails The Wallaroo is thlrd-class
:ruiser of ISIS tons displacement used
Tor Australasan trade protection. She
was formerly named the Persian.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-01-15
Lost Roll Call for Gen. Gordon

Miami, Fla. (Special) Gen. John 3.
Gordon, the famous Confederate officer,
died here at 1895 o'clock ?. NJ. Ever
since the close Of the Civil War General
Gordon, although active in politics and
in the business affairs of life, had been
sufferer from wounds received in battles.
For long time he had been afflicted by
kidney trouble, which ultimately caused
his death.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-01-15
Admits Commission OF Many Murje

Giecnsburg, Pa. Especially Charles
Z. Kruger, in jai! here awaiting cxccu-
ton for the murder of Constable Harry
f Bicrcr on July 9 last, is reported to
have confessed to the murder of John
Blevins, former city treasurer Of New
castle, five years ago; to the murder of
Alexander Mcknight near here on
April Is. 1902, and to many other crimes.
Krugers confessions have been made to
Sheriff John II. Trcscher, Deputy Shcr-
if Benjamin Brown and r. d. North.
are sensational il the extreme.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-01-15
neclina la Earnings.

New York (SpeciaD.-Ihc dividend
on United States Steel common was
passed at the quarterly meeting of the
directors in this city, but the regular
/ I'd per cent was declared on the pre-
ferred stock. This was practically what
Wall street expected At the previous;
quarterly meeting the common DIVIDEND
was cut from d 4 to 2 per cent OASIS
Chairman Gary made the formal state.
ment after the meeting that the action OF
the directors was unanimous. The state
ment of earnings for 1903 shows great
shrinkage in the business
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-01-15
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

A. c. Twining. president. and D. c.
Cornell, treasurer, OF the dcIunct Mon
mouth Trust Company of Asbury Park
n. J., were sentenced to three years in
the state prison for misusing funds.
The Shamokin Coal Company All
nounccd that the Natalie c0llicry, en-
ploying 500 men and boys, would re
sumo work in a few days after All idle
ness OF two months.
The mother. sister ard brothers oil
Miss Mabel Bcchtel were indicted III
Allentown, Pa, on the charge of muir
dering her.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-01-15
DOVE Wants Another Zion.

San Antonio, Tex. (SpcciaD john
Alexander Dowie returned here from a
"trip of inspection along the Texas Coast
and announced that he would locate a
new Zion city and farm in Texas. He
declines, however, to give any details
Several sites for such an establishment
lave been inspected. Mr.. Dowie has not
abandoned his Australian trip, but will
loil from San Francisco on January AZ
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-01-15
CITY Treasurer Arrested.

Haverhill, Mass. (SpcciaD.-John A.
Glines, city treasurer, was arrested
here, charged with larceny OF $4,000
of the city's funds. The sinking fund
commissioners discovered the shortage
and reported it to Mayor Wood. The
mayor at once summoned the treasurer,
who, it is said, admitted that he had
pledged the bonds in stock transac-
lions. Glnes has been treasurer and
collector OF taxes since 1900.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-01-15
Six Killed at CaSsviIle.

Huntington, w. Va. (Spccia) A dy-
uamite explosion occurred near Cassvillc,
in Wayne county, while number Of en-
pioyes on tic Norfolk and Western OK
tension were at luncheon. Six men were
killed and fourteen injured All the dead
are natives OF Wayne county except two,
Tho lived near Baltimore.