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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-11-25
HUERTAS has Resigned.
Psnama's War Minister Quits to Prove HIS
Loye-Gets Pension.

Panama (By Cable).-Ceneral HUI
ertas. the War Minister, resigned and
President Amador by decree accept
ed his resignation. leaving Huertas
the rank Of general, unattached, but
with salary. which is equivalent to
a pension.
The army will not be disbanded just
now. General Guardia, Secretary Of
the War Office and a veteran, has
been appointed to the supreme COM
mand Of the troops. Everything is
quiet now. The censorship on tcle-
graphic messages has just been sus-
pended.
General Huertas in the letter ten
dering his resignation protests against
the charges brought against him, say
ing that he and the troops have been
loyal but that under the circumstances
(reierring to American intervention).
and though they would dearly like to
fight, in order to prevent bloodshed
and to prove once more his love tor
Panaba he resigns his Office.
The Isthmians deplore the events
because General Huertas' modesty and
reputation for not being ambitious had
made him quite popular.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-11-25
GEiSHA GIRLS TO RETURN.
Department OF Commerce Orders Their De.
portati0u.

Washington, D. C., lSpeciaD.-On
the report OF Immigration Inspector
Dunn. at St. Louis. the Department OF
Commerce and Labor ordered the de-
portation OF II Geisha girls and six
Chinese, who have been employed in
a concession at the Louisiana Pur-
chase Exposition. The case has been
pending for several weeks and hard
fight was made by the representatives
OF the Geisha girls to induce the
government authorities to permit them
to remain in this country. 1t IS said
that on the statement of facts set out
in Inspector Dunn's report the All
thorities could do nothing less than
order the deportation OF the women.
1t is understood that they will be de-
ported Immediately.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-11-25
NATIONAL CAPITAL AFFAIRS.

President Roosevelt gave dinner
at the White House in honor OF the
special commissioners sent by En-
peror William to attend the unveiling
Of the Fredcrick the Great monument.
Prince Fushm left Washington for
St. Louis. The grand master Of his
household gave out statement ex-
pressing the Princes grateful appre-
citation, of the courtesies shown him.
Luther Conant, Jr., OF New York,
has been appointed special examiner
in the Bureau OF Corporations, De-
partment Of Commerce and Labor.
The government OF the Netherlands
has accepted the suggestion that the
peace conference be reconvened at
The Hague.
Prince Fushimi placed wreath on
the tomb OF Washington at Mount
Vernon and planted Japanese maple.
The President has promulgated reg
ulations for the appointment of un-
skilled laborcrs in the civil service.
Frank J. Hecker has resigned az
a member of the Panama Canal Com
mission.
Austro- Hungarian government is
willing to participate in the second
Hague Peace Conference called by
President Roosevelt.
President Roosevelt is being offer
ed special escorts OF honor to attend
him on his inauguration, next spring.
President Roosevelt has removed
Frank II. Richards, United States
marshal for the Nome district,
Albert Relyca, chief of division
in the office Of the Treasurer, COM
mitted suicide.
The civil service regulations have
been extended to all the employees OF
the Canal Commission.
The Comptroller OF the Currency
has issued a call for the condition Of
national banks.
The Supreme Court OF the United
States adjourned for two week, to
permit the preparation OF decisions
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-11-25
Big BLAZE Al FAIR
The Missouri State Building is De-
StrOyed.
GEO. GARBENBACH WAS klLLED.
The Fire Furnished Spectacular Illumination
and Attracted Visit rs From All PARIS OF
The Grouuds-Sparks We're Carried 10 Inc
Government Buildings Bucket Brigades
Formed to Save Property.

St. Louis (SpeciaD.-The Missouri
State Building at the Worlds Fair was
destroyed by fire, resulting from tho
explosion Of a hOt-water heater III the
basement. Instantly the flames shot
up through the rotunda and the north
wing and cupola were solid mass oil
flames within 10 minutes after the eX-
plosion The loss cannot be estimate
accurately owing to the temporary
construction material, which has no
salvage value. The principal loss is II
the contents Of the building. The
building cost $G45,ooo and in it were
$4,000 worth of furnishings, the mos;
valuable OF which were portraits OF al
former Missouri governors and 81.
premc judges. These cannot be re.
placed.
The fire was the most spectacular
that has occurred in St Louis in
years. Thousands Of persons hurried
from ali portions of the grounds, at
tracted by the sheet OF flame that
spurtcd from the top OF the copoIas
making a far greater brilliantly than
the illumination OF ali the buildings.
y wind was blowing from the south
and the flames Shot down the north
ern side OF the cupola and met a
sheet of fame which envelOped the
northern wing. Instantly the building
was aflame from top to bottom in the
northern hall Sparks were carried
over the United States government
building and as far northwest as the
Liberal Arts Palace Bucket brigade
were hurried 10 the roofs OF these
buildings TO prevent ignition.
Meantime from all quarters OF tho
grounds the fire departments had re-
Spondcd and were augmented by APP
paratus from the city department
Salvage corps were formed by bot
Jefferson Guards and Worlds Fa..
visitors. and as much property as
could be secured within a few me-
ments was carried into the Louisiana
State Pavilion adjacent.
Eight streams of water poured into
the burning building with apparently
little effect, the fire steadily eating 1t:
way until only portion OF the south
wing, was lett standing.
Mrs. Belle Hall Small. Of Sedalia
Mo. ore Of the state hOStesses. rush
ed into her apartments in the building
to secure some valuableS 4 fireman
followed her into the smoke and found
her lying on the floor. overcome. Piac'
ing a wet handkerchief over her face
he carried her into the open air, where
she was revived.
While responding to the alarm 81
fire Capt. Edward O'Neiil, OF World
Fair Truck No. 4, was seriously hurt
George Garbenbach was killed, and
Jeremiah l'agin. of the same company
was probably fatally injured. 1t was
necessary for the truck to pass
through the mining gulch, and. oW
ing 10 the darkness, the horses LEFT
the road. They separated when APP
preaching large tree. the pole ,trik-
ing the. obstruction with terrific force
upscttng the track and hurting the
crew in every direction.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-11-25
AN UNUSUAL OPERATION.
Silver Tube Cut From the Breast OF Harry
EiweII.

Louisville, Ky, (SpeciaD. - After
having been imbedded in Harry FL
wells chest for four years, silver
tube four inches long and one-fourth
OF an inch in diameter. has been re-
moved by an operation. Elwell, who
IS 26 years OF age, suffered with an
abscess OF the throat about three years
ago. An incision was made and a
silver tube was inserted to drain puS
from the abscess. he tube slipped into
the chest and the attending physicians
closed the wound, sewing it inside.
For time Elwel appeared i'll good
health, but his old trouble required.
He travelled over various parts of the
country seeking relief, submitting fin
ally to the operation just performed
here
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-11-25
EXPLODED WITH FORCE
The lllaminant Manufacturing Plant
Flown Up.
PEOPLE DRIVEN FROM HOMES.
Four Men Including the Superintendent and
Assistant Superintendent, Killed and Mum.
Der Injured Nine RetOrts Exploded, the
Shock Damaging All Buildings in the Neigh.
borhood Of the Plant.


Chicago (SpcclaD. - -Four persons
were killed and a score OF others we're
Injured nv = series Of OF, rxn,o,iou,
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the Pyle Electric Headlight Company
in South Chic,oo The .hocls NJ the
ovo1o-;o, uomo -, ..,.o.. ,h.+ al
I.'''J ,,,',. ~ - ,..T..,.I
t"c Du'id'''8S near the de"lo'''''eu
plant were badly damaged, windows
were shattered for blocks and per-
sons WALKING IN tine streets were
.,- l o....o...
thrown from tHcIr Ieel' over
sure on tanks containing gas IS be-
Iicyed 10 have caused the accident.
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TIE H''ee'' near '"e P'''' N''0 "''
by flying pieces OF debris and we're
taker 70 their homes III carriages.
All ~; s.. J..L ,.o.o h.,r;od ,,ier
,ons ~ hnrn;nn t;,,Lor, and hot br;cL
ond ;ro, nnaI.;,c = ;n,nn.,;b'c tn re-
",'u 'r .,,:n "' IrJ;es. -. ho.~. aftor th.
;J..,. ,...,J I,;ra,,,,, noured
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" "t, v,,:ch ,,e dc.d were thought to
he hnr;sd nn,l i've danes we're sub.
JruJ " s,oiic;cr t ~ ocrm;t of the four
49, 1 'i:. .a,,,a,.od iron, ths
JeSn; 0"'''N 'e'"s ''''''' ~ - '''
The ,ccrc Of the explosion is the
old HYDE Park cas- p,ant, which pass.
ed into the hands Of the Peoples Gas,
I;ght and Coke Company several
vears 400 with The consolidation Of
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-11-25
l2LOST IN TENEMENT FIRE
Tragedy in the Williamsburg District,
Brooklyn.
TWO WHOLE FAMILIES WIPED OUT.
Smothered Before They Could Reach the Fire
Escape 10 the Rear Of the Bulding-Ihe
Blaze Started In the Cellar OF Grocery
Store at an Early Hour Of the Morning
firemen's Work Hampered.

New York (SpeciaD. - Smothercd
before they could could reach the rear
freescape in burning tenement build
ing at 1856 Troutman street, in the Will
liamsburg district of Brooklyn, II per-
sons met death shortly before
o'clock A. M.
Two entire families, those of Ma
ranio Triolo and Charles Polognio, are
wiped out, the last living member OF
each being now in hospital, with nc
hope of their recovery. They arc
Charles Polognio, 80 years old. and
Tony Triolo, 70 years old, both OIL
whom arc terribly burned. Although
in the opinion of the coroner, all the
dead were sufliocated, the bodies were
badly burned before they could be
taken from the ruins by the firemen
The burned tenemcnt-house is II
the center Of row of three-story ten
ements extending the length OF the
block, and was occupied by Italians.
The fire is supposed to have started
in the cellar of the grovery store Of
Antonio Giambalvos, on the grounc
floor. The cellar was stored with IN
famab!e material, and the flames
spread with lightning-like rapidity. Al
the occupants were asleep at the time
and there was considerable delay il
sending in the first alarm. The Clam.
balvos family lived in the rear of the
store, and succeeded in getting out Of
the building, but before the occupants
on the two other floors were rouset
their escape had been cut off.
Before the fircmcn arrived the fire
had communicated to the adjoining
tenement, but here the occupants hat
sufficient warning. and all escaped
The work of the firemen was greatly
hampered for time by the crowd Of
frightened Italians who filled the
streets. The tenants in nearly all tho
neighboring buildings dragged their
household goods out of the buildings
and with them blocked the way OF tho
fire apparatus.
All the bodies were found in the real
room Of the third floor, and it was evl-
dent that all had been sufocated IT
their effort to reach the fre-escape al
the back OF the building. The two
who were rescued were found in the
lower hallway soon after the hremer
reached the scene. Working their way
through the building the rescuers dis.
covered the heap of dead on the third
floor, and within a short time sue
ceeded in taking out nine bodies, buI
the last was not found until after
o'clock.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-11-25
Commission Not Alarmed.

Washington, d. c. (SpeciaD No
alarm is felt at the Office OF the Pana-
ma Canal Commission on account Of
the recent disturbances on the 18TH
mus followed by the landing OF ma
rines. The members Of the commits
sion have been advised fully concern
ing the trouble and received a teIe-
gram from General Davis, command
err OF the canal zone, saying that
everything is how quiet.
Announcement was made at the
Navy Department that the battalion
OF marines on duty on the lsthmu'
will be relieved in the near future by
another battalion to be organized at
Philadelphia. The new battalion, which
is expected to sail from League Is IS,
land in a few weeks, probably Will
be commanded by Lieut.. Col. 7. n.
Wood, of the Marine Corps.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-11-25
Rob Miniature Road.

St. Louis, Mo. (SpeciaD.-It has
been made known by the World,
Fair police that two masked men have
robbed a train on the miniature rail
road at the Worlds Fair. After sc.
curing money and valuables amount.
ing to $Ioo, the robbers escaped. The
train, carrying the engineer and three
passengers, one OF them a woman
was making its last trip and va:
crossing a deserted plot OF ground
when two masked men, with drawn
rcvolvers. forced the engineer to stop
The woman passenger was robbed OIL
considerable money.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-11-25
Held Robbers Head Under Water.

Lacrosse, Wis, (SpeciaD.-GeoTge
Tuchek, a young man Of good repu-
tation. has given himself up to the
police, saying that he had killed d
stranger by holding the mans head
under water. The police have found
the body but have not yet identified
it. Tuchek claims the stranger at
tempted to rob him. but that he threw
the highwayman down an embank-
ment twice and then to save his ow,
life held the mans head under water
until death ended the struggles =
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-11-25
Panama Coup RnmOred.

Panama (By Cable).-Senor Guar
dia went to the troops barracks to be
recognized as secretary OF war. As
friction has existed between his pred
ecessor, Senior Arias, and Gen. Huer-
tas, commandments OF the Pan
aman forces, the event gave rise TO
the wild rumor that coup d'etat had
been planned by the military element.
President Amador, however, denied
that there was any foundation for the
rnnlor. Everything is quiet here.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-11-25
Awaiting Baltic Squadron.

London (By Cable).-The Daily
Mails St. Petersburg correspondent
saws that Lieutenant-General Stoes-
sells report expresses firm convic-
ton that he will be able to hold out
at Port Arthur until the Baltic squa-
dron arrives i'll March. on the condi-
ton that he is supplied with NUM-
tons and stores.
The Government, the correspondent
adds, has instructed its agents abroad
to supply Lieu.cnans'Gshcfal ssoe''
ssls requirements Ut any sess
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-11-25
Banished From Venezuela.

Washington, D. C., (SpcciaD.-The
State Department has been informed
that NJ \ f Jaurett, the American
ncwSpa2c~ ;.iA who was ordered to
leave Ven ucia by President Castro
because he vas opposed to the govern
ment policies, sailed for Porto Rico
The State Department is awaiting a
detailed report from the American
charge at Caracas OF the facts con-
nected with the expulsion OF MIR. au-
rett. who is said to be All American
citizen hailing from Chicago.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-11-25
Fatal Election Bet.

Dingess. ". Va (Specia).-RefusaI
to pay an election wager was tho
cause OF killing at Dingess, in Mingo
County. WEI Kirk and Walter DIM
CESS, lifelong friends, had wagered a
sum OH tile election of man on the
local ticket, and Dingess demanded
his money. Kirk refused to hand il
over, and the former then pulled a
gun and shot Kirk three times in tha
breast. One bullet passed completely
through the heart, producing instant
death.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-11-25
Bomb OUTRAGE Ia Barcelona.

Barcelona (By CabIe)-A bomb was
exploded at the mayors Office in the
Gale Fernando here. The building
was not much damaged, but nine per-
sons were seriously injured, and sew
eral others were slightly hurt There
is an unconhrrned rumor that two OF
the wounded have died. The Gale
Fernando is much frequented as a
promenade by the upper classes.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-11-25
Uncle Sans Pensioners In Denmark.

Copenhagen (By Cable).-In con,e-
quence OF a personal appeal OF the
american Minister, Mr.. Swcnson, the
Minister OF Justice has issued instruc
tions that no notarial fees shall in
future be charged by Danish officials
for witnessing the vouchers Of Danes
receiving pensions from the United
States. This is intended TO relieve
thc pensioners OF the payment OF the
ices, which pensioners within the
reach OF American eAisials Escape
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-11-25
GEORGE Gould Shot Man.

Raleigh, n. c. (SpcciaD.-Whilr
George Gould was shooting birds near
High Point, this State, he accident
ally shot Edward Burns. an attendant
Several shot entered Burns eye. a
specialist of Greensboro was called
in, and gave it as his opinion that
there was small chance OF saving the
eye. Mr.. Gould at once sent Burns to
New York. where eminent ocullSt'
will be told to spare nothing that
science and skill can effect to save
R1rns' sipht
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-11-25
Burned Aurtrian Flag.

Rome (By Cable. - Anti-Austrian
demonstrations, having their origin in
the recent riotous demonstrations at
Innsbruck over the institution OF an
Italian faculty in the university there.
are OF frequent occurrence in Italy.
The feeling has been heightened by
a conflict between Italians and Aus
trians at Trent, in the Tyrol. At Ba-
RI about 70 miles northwest Of Brin-
dist, a mob burned the Austrian flag,
crying: Down with Austria"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-11-25
National Irrigation Congress.

Fl Paso, Tex. (SpeciaD.-Thc Ma
tonal Irrigation Congress adopted
the report OF the committee on perma-
nent organization as submitted last
night. The new president, Governor
Pardec, OF California, took the chair
and made an address. All the officers
recommended by the committee were
elected. The convention adopted a
resolution thanking President Roose-
welt for his letters and for his interest
in irrigation. and approving his policy
on this subject
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-11-25
tOreign.

The Irish Nationalist party is re-
ported to be on the verge Of serious
split within its ranks Dillon and
Sexton, with their personal followers
are likely to secedc from John Red
mond's leadership.
4 notable event in French and
American literary and educational cir
cles was the opening Of the course OF
lectures at the Sorbonnc in Paris by
Prof. Barrett Wendell, OF Harvard
A movement has been started to
have the United States acquire the col
lection OF private papers Of Christie
pier Columbus, now in possession OF
the Duke OF Abe, in Paris
4 battalior' OF infantry stationed AT
Bahia, Brazil, mutinicd and the com
handing officer was shot dead by the
ringlcader Of the mutineerS.
The Italian government has in
,tructed its ambassador at Washing
ton TO sign an arbitration treaty with
the United States.
The Chinese Minister at Paris adj
vocates the applying OF Secretary
Hays opendoor policy to Manchurla
The movement to close the stores
and suspend building operations oil
Sundays in France is assuming practl
cal shape
Emperor William has directed the
troops at Lippe to take the oath OF al
lcgance to Count Leopold, son Of tho
late regent, Count Ernst, pending a
settlement Of the succession by all ar
bitration court. which the Imperial
Chancellor is authorized by the Fed
eral Council to form.
Ex-Judgc Parker, recent Democrat.
c candidate for president, has opened
Jaw effiee in New York city.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-11-25
Whitecappers Indicted.

Jackson, Miss, Especially .-TwelvC
white men. accused of being white.
cappers and interfering with home
stcaders on United States lands, wer.
brought here by United States dep
uty marshal under indictments foml
by the federal grand jury. The mel
were placed under $1,000 bond each
for their appearance at the next tern
OF court. The grand jury returned Is
indictments for alleged unlawful in.
reference with United statss home
etssdsss, .--.,..... .
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-11-25
Ran His Auto Over Bank.

Cincinnati (SpeciaD. I'D ougl a 5
Neare, well-known insurance man,
was killed near Coney Island, east
OF this city, by going ovei an en-
bankment in his automobile. He was
running at very high speed Miss
Dolores Malowe, who was riding be-
side Neare, was SO seriously injured
tlat she will die.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-11-25
Two Jobs for Judge Parker.

New York (SpeciaD-Former Judge
Alton B. Parker was appointed a
member OF two commissions to acquire
dock and wharfage rights for the city
on the East River. The appointment
was made by Justice OGorman, in the
Supreme Court.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-11-25
Ambushed and Slain.

Manila (By Cablel.-The news has
been received here that nine scouts
OF the Thirty-eighth Company and
one American attached to the Hos
pital Corps have been killed i'll an
ambush on the east coast OF Samar.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-03-03
OFFICIAL DUTY.

Governor Carter's financial state
ment, made yesterday, shows that the
Eword Of warning sounded by Treas
urer Kepoikai was proper one. IN
the absence of Mr. Carter he communi-
Gated with the various heads Of depart
mepts, telling them briefly the state Of
saffairs and suggesting economy in their
current expense accounts. Beyond this
he did not and had no right to go.
lyon his return to Honolulu, and at
the suggestion of the city's bankers and
other business men, Mr.. Carter has
carefully examined into the Territorial
! finances, finding them 10 fully as bad
shape as his Treasurer has reported.
Both these officials have arrived at
the same conclusion and recommend
the same remedy, and that is a whole-
sale curtailment of expenses and an
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-03-03

An interesting sequel to the mil
lion dollar mortgage placed on Hearsts
New York papers is published by the
New York World. Mr.. Hearst owns
all the stock in the three corporations
owning the New York American, the
New York Evening Journal and Das
Morgen Journal. He owns all the
stock in the Star Company of New
Jersey which owns all the stock Of
these three corporations. The Star
Company has given mortgage on the
three newspaper properties to secure
a million dollar bond issue and Hearst
holds the bonds. In other words Hearst
has mortgaged his New York newspa-
per properties to himself for million
dollars. Hearst's barrel appears not
to have run dry in consequence Of
newspaper ventures.