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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-07-01

II was 10 o'clock when the III
diana delegation came in. Eyes were
scanned for Senator Fairbanks, and
great reception was awaiting nm
but with the same modeSty he has dis
played throughout the entire conven.
ton he remained at his hotel and did
not come to the Coliseum to hear
the shouts end witness the enthusiasm
which was aroused by the presenta-
ton of his name for the vice preSi-
dental nomination. Governor Dur
bin. who is likely TO succeed Senator
Fairbanks in the United States Sen
ate. and Senator Beverage, who was
to make the first speech secondng the
animation of Theodore Roosevelt.
came in arm in arm with the head OF
the Hoosiers and received the cheers
held in reserve for Fairbanks.
Uncle Joe Cannon. however. was
the one TO receive the preliminary
ovation, and when he stepped for
ward to rap the convention to order
the great throng burst forth in a
mighty YELL which could not help
but please the old man. Uncle Joe
laid aside the croquet mallet given
him to use as a gavel, and instead he
welded a small and useful gavel, and
not only raped on the presiding Of
hcer's table. but at one time during
the excitement when the convention
was in delirium of enthusiasm he
pounded the gavel on the floor of the
platform.
No time was lost in getting at the
real work Of the day A few notices
were read to the delegates, the most
important being the call OF the meet
ing OF the new national committee
after the adjournment of the conven-
ton.
Amid applause, Secretary of the
Convention Molloy began the call OF
states for nominations for president
of the United States Alabama, called
first, yielded to New York, and ex-
Governor Frank S. Black arose in his
seat amid the New York delegation
and made his way toward the plat
form. Instantly the entire delegation
from the Empire State was on its
feet, each delegate unfurled large
American flag, which apparently came
from some unseen place.
Speaker Cannon. in his own unique
way, introduced Black, but the lat
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-07-01
93S BODIES FOUND.
Victims Of Siocum Disaster Thought to Num-
ber Over 1000.

New York, (SpeciaD. - Inspector
Schmittberger submitted to Police
Commissioner McAdoo report OF his
investigation into the General Siocum
disaster. The results obtained by the
100 policemen and staff OF clerks
give the total number of bodies re-
covered as o3S. The missing NUMBER
o.. the injured I72 and the total mum.
Der of uninjurcd persons is gwen d.
"The persons classified as missing.
numbering %, and who are positively
known to have been on board the
steamer at the time OF the disaster
have not returned to their homes ano
can be considered as having aiso
perished,' said the inspector. &
United States Attorney-Gener'
Burnett has received transcript OF
the minutes taken thus far before the
coroner's jury, and is preparing tC
submit testimony TO Federal Crane
Jury. The evidence is considered
ample, as il now stands, to warrant
several indictments for manslaugtef
In the death of Rev DR.. Edward
Frederick Moldenke, one OF the best
known Lutheran clergymen IN TINS
country, another name was added tc
the list of the victims of the Slocum
disaster. Grief for 20 members OF his
own flock who went on the excursion
and never returned and his compass
sion for the hcreft families of St
Marks Church so afflicted DR.
Modenke that he died OF a broker
heart.
DR.. Moldenke was pastor of St
Peters Lutheran Church. at Fifty
fourth street and Lexington avenue.
1t was thought that few days rcsl
would restore the clergyman to hi:
usual health, but he became suddenly
III on Friday and his death followed
His wife and three sons were with hin
at the last Dr. Moldenke was L
years Oh.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-07-01
A NAVAL BATTLE
One Russian Battleship Reported Lost,
Another Disabled.
PREPARING TO DASH OUT OF HARBOR.
The Russians Were Attacked By Destreyers-
japanese Admiral Says His Ships Sustained
Only Slight Damase-He Fails to Give
Any Details Of Loss Of LIE 10000 Repors
ed Killed.

Toxic, (By Cable).-Admiral Togo
reports that last Thursday his patrol
boats discovered the battleship Peres-
Wet and seven other vessels, &C.
companied by torpedo-boat destroyers
near the entrance of Port Arthur har'
Dor.
They warned him by wireless teieg'
raphy and he Immediately advanced
his fleet except those engaged upon
special duty. The Admiral discovered
that the Russian feet, which con-
sisted OF battleships, cruisers and
ID destroyers, evidently planned a
dash southwark by shutdown.
The Russians stopped outside the
entrance to the harbor. After night
fall fleet of Japanese destroyers reso'
lutely attacked the Russian ships and
succeeded in torpedoing and sinking
a battleship of the Peresviet type and
disabling the battleship Sevastopol. A
cruiser of the Diana type was observ-
ed being towed into the har6or on
Friday morning, and it was evident
she had sustained serious damage.
The Japanese ships sustained little
damage. The Shirakumo was hit by
a shell, which fell in the cabin, and
had three men killed and three Others
wounded. The Chidori, vessel OF
the same class, was hit behind the en-
CINE room, but no casualties resulted
Torpedo boats "a and 90 were slightly
damaged.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-07-01

asm which greeted his name when PIT
i'll nomination was repeated.
Pandemonium broke loose again
when speaker Cannon announced that
in the convention there were oo4
votes and oo4 had been cast for
Roosevelt.
The nomination OF vice president
did not take long, for i'll less than an
hour the eloquent speeches by Senator
Dolliver, III nominating Fairbanks,
and those Of Senators Depew and
Foraker. Governor Pennypacker and
ex-senator Carter were all made and
cheered to the echo.
On motion of half a dozen states
the ballots by states was dlspensed
with and the nomination of Mr.. Fair
banks was made unanimously amid
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-07-01
Facts About The Ships.

The Percsviet was of the same type,
as the Pobieda, which was reported
disabled by a torpedo April -, the
day the Petropavlovsk was destroyed
The Sevastopol is in the same class
as was the Petropavlovsk. The Dlara
was a sister ship of the Pallada, winch
was torpedoed in the first attack Ad-
miral Togo made on the Russian fleet
at Port Arthur and has not appeared
since. except occasionally in Russian
dispatches as to the progress OF the
repairs upon her.
OF the fleet of battleshipS at Port
Arthur. supposing the Peresviet and
Scvastopol out of action. only three
remain-thc Tsarewitch, the Pobieda
and the unfortunate Retvizan. These.
were all damaged in the early days OF
the war, and while many reports have
been disseminated that they had been
fully repaired. no confirmation of this
has been obtained.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-07-01
1900 Reported Killed.

Chicago, (SpeciaD.-A special cable
gram to the Daily News from lien
tsin, China, says:
Officers arriving at Niuchwane
from the front say that the battle
fought on Thursday at Simenting
about 40 miles east Of Kalping, was
the hardest blow the Russians have
vet received. The Muscovites lost
according to these accounts, 10000 III
killed. wounded. missing and prisoners
THAT the Russian retreat did MOI
turn into rout was die TO the doggeo
bravery Of the men OF the Ninth kas!
Siberian Rife Brigade, under Genera.
Kondratsvitch. who covered the tyine
troops, contesting every inch OF the
wav"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-07-01
AMERICA PREPARING FOR WAR?
ST. Petersburg Paper Alarmed Over Big tx
panslon OF Our Navy.

St. Petersburg, (By Cable).-Ihe
Novoe Vfemya devotes a long edi-
torial to speculation regarding the
object of the enormous naval expan-
sion of the United States, saying:
1T is difficult to suppose IT Is TOR
a pacific purpose, and more. difflcult
to imagine it is due to tear OF aggres-
sion on the part OF a European
Power"
Continuing, the paper declares that
the only presumption left is that the
United States is preparing to, at no
distant future, attack some one, and
warns the European statesmen to be
ware of the boundless appetites OF
American exporters for m ar k S
which, other means failing, must be
won by force of arms"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-07-01
FINANCIAL.

Thomas B. Brown paid $500 for
a seat on the Philadelphia Stock Ex-
change.
Eleven-cent cotton looks cheap now
compared ii lucent cotton when Sui
" was III the saddle.
The Pennsylvania Steel Company
hos secured an order for 10000 tons
of steel rails for the Southern Pa
cihic This company and the Lacka-
wanna are quite regularly underbid-
ding the trust on rail contracts.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-07-01
PPRDICARlS RELEASED.
Bandit Raisuli Gives Up the Wealthy American
Many fiardships.

Tangier, (By Cable).-Ion Per.
dicaris. the wealthy American, and his
stepson, Cromwell Marley, an English.
man, who were captured by the bandit
Raisuli, have just arrived here.
Perdicaris is very much fatigued
after his long ride. but says he is glae
to get back. He is agreeably pleased
with the reception accorded him By
the townsmen. who met him IN grea,
numbers.
Perdicaris suffered many hardships
while in the hands of Raisuli although
he SAYS he does not think that these
were the fault of the bandit chief, ane
that he had every comfort possible
under the circumstances.
Varley appears to be as cheerful arlc
bright as if he had just returned iron
a picnic. Both Perdicaris and Varlei
are much thinner. especially thu
former. who has aged considerably.
Pcrdicaris was received at his tow,
house by the authorities, the ad
mirals OF the fleets and numcrou
personal friends. His Moorish serv
ants made great demonstration o.
ioy. kissing their masters hands anc
clothes.
Much credit is due to the tw.
shereefs Of Wazan, Mulai Ali ane
Mulai Hamet. who have devoted mucl
time in their efforts to secure thu
success OF the negotiations. Mula
Ali remained at Raisuli's camo con
tinuously, thus ensuring the safety o,
the lives Of the csptives. while Mula
Hamet travelled back and forth be
tween Tangier and Benairos.
Mulai Hamet says that he arrived
at the camp Of Zelal, governor of the
Benz MSara tribe. at 3 o'clock on Jun'
p. but that the caotives did not ar
rive until the morning of June "a
Nothing unusual occurred drrlls the
exchange Of the prisoners. who started
Immediately fort heir respective homes
The delay in turning over the PRISON
ers was apparently merely mistake
as to the date set for their release.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-07-01

ter was not allowed to begin MS
speech for some minutes, as the deie-
Gates and crowds in the galleries
wanted 10 cheer, and they did. HIS
glowing tribute to the man he was
nominating was listened to with rapt
attention. :, -,
1t did not take long to call the
roll of states for the vote on the
president. AS the clerk read the list
of states end territories, the chair
man of each announced the unanimous
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-07-01
Sympathy With SaIvationists.

London; (By Cable).-King Edward
received General Booth of the Saliva
ton army at Buckingham Palace and
discussed the forthcoming information.
al convention of Salvationists. Staff
Commissioner Pollard submitted to
His Majesty information regarding the
work of the Salvation Army. King
Edward displayed special interest IN
everything relating to the work o, the
army in behalf of the poor, and or
parting with General Booth expressed
his sympathy with his work.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-07-01
School Teacher Suffocated.

Quincy. Ill.,, (SpeciaD I'm fire il
the fremont House Miss Elizabeth
WEIGH. principal of the Jefferson
School, met death by suffocation, and
her sister, Miss Mary WEIGH, principoi
of the Jackson School, was probably
fatally burned. Edith Simons. a cook
in the hotel, was badly burned and
NAV die. The fremont House IS a
6ye-storv structure and the oldest
hotel in the city. The financial loss
is $4,000,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-07-01
Fatal Wreck on Big -Four.

Delaware, Ohio, Especially. - This
southbound Twentieth Century Linz
tied train on the Big Four railroad
jumped the track just west of the
station here while running 20 miles
an hour. The engine, baggage car
and one coach turned over on their
sides on the ditch. Two were killed
and four injured. The train consisted
of an engine and four coaches. The
wreck was caused by spreading rails,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-07-01
IN Which potn received tataI injuries

in Which Dotn received tataI injuries. .
Lightning struck the house of
Clarence NJ. Hyde in New York city,
running oil paintings and other works
Of art valued at $4,000.
Worlds Fair officials have planned
for an elaborate Fourth of July cele.
bration. and have invited number OF
eloquent orators.
One person was killed and number
injured by an accident to mixed pas
senger and freight train on the
Pemigewasset Valley Branch of the
Boston and Maine Railroad near
Plymouth, n. H.
The big No. Hoist of the Ontario
Mine. located near Park City, Utah,
was destroyed by fire. throwing zoe
men out OF employment and causing
a loss of about 100000.
Twenty hremen had narrow es-
cape from death i'll fire on the nth
and sixth floors of building in Grand
street, New York.
The Ancient order of United Work
men decided in Chattanooga, Tenn.
to hold their next convention in Mont
real.
A. P. Biglow, general Western
freight agent of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, died at Chicago.
Henry w. Potter, a former partner
of Chauncey Depew, died at his home,
in Titusville, Pa.
Philip Krantz leaped from the
Brooklyn Bridge and swan ashore
without sustaining any injuries.
Judge J. Soule Smith died at his
home, in Lexington, KY.
The educational board of the Pres
byterian Church proposes to establish
university at Mckinley, Tex. and
$4,000 of the necessary $500, 900 with
which to start work on the buildings
has been subscribed.
Frederick A. Gilman, a banker, OF
Indianapolis, Ind, prayed fervently i'll
church one night and disappeared the
next morning with all the funds be-
longing TO his customers that was
in the bank vaults.
Dr. Joseph and Count Frantz Mar
velde, Austrian commissioners to the
ST. Louis Exposition, arrived in New
York on the steamer Bluecher, from
Hamburg.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-07-01
Seth Ellis Dies Of Fall.

Cincinnati, (SpeciaD Seth Ellis,
who was at one time Union Reform
candidate for President of the United
States and who was once master Of
the National and Ohio Oranges, fell
from a cherry tree on his farm at
Waynesville, and died. For many
years Mr.. Ellis served on the Ohio
Board of Agriculture and was a
wealthy farmer, being also largely
interested in cooperative manufacture
inc of farm implements.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-07-01

vote for Theodore Roosevelt, the only
delay being caused by the applause
given on the announcement OF the
number of votes cast by each delega-
ton. When Speaker Cannon an
nouced the unanimous vote for lheo-
dore Roosevelt for president of the
United States. the turmoil of euthusi-
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-07-01
Foreign.

The French and German Ministers
at Port All Prince, Hayti, and their
wives were stoned by soldiers form
ing the palace guard while they were
driving by the palace. The wife of
the French Minister is an American.
Apologies have been demanded.
Thirty persons were killed and
many injured in the wreck of a train
on bridge over the Jiloca River.
Spain. The cars, ablaze. hung in mid.
air and some of the passengers
dropped into the river
An exequatur has been issued to
George R. Martin, the American con-
sui agent at Rostoffon-Don.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt,
Allison V. Armour and other Amerl-
cans whose yachts are taking part
in the regatta at Kiel, dined with the
Emperor and Empress on their yacht.
The Porte has yielded completely
to the demands of the powers for re-
dress as result of the Armenian
prosecutions. The Sultan. however,
has not ratified the Porte's decision.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-07-01
Woman Holds Office.

Suffolk, Va, (SpeciaD.-A peculiar
state of affairs exists as to the post
mastership of the office OF Buckhorn
Va w. T. Barrett recently was com
missioned as postmaster, but wher
he called on Mrs. NJ. H. Holland
whom he sought to succeed, she de-
LINED to turn over the Office. Latei
Barrett got a Government order Civ
ing him the custody of the Office
but Mrs. Holland again refused to
surrender. saying she was acting upor
the advice of counsel. Mrs. Holland
remains in control.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-07-01
Second Day.

Chicago, (SpeciaD The second day
of the Republican National Convention
at Chicago was marked by the adop-
ton of the platform, the settlement
of the Wisconsin, Delaware and other
contests, the cutting of Hawaii's repre-
sentation to two delegates after live
ly debate and a characteristic speech
by Permanent Chairman Joseph G.
Cannon.
The platform of the party for the
next four year. document of more
than $500 words, was presented by
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts,
chairman OF the committee on resolu-
tons. The tariff plank declares for
the cardinal principles of protection,
and further, that the rate Of duty
should be the difference between the
cost of production in the United
Safes and abroad. The rates Of duty
should be readjusted only when con-
ditions have so changed that public
interest demands it. All such changes
should be made by the Republican
party"
A long paragraph was favored in re-
lation to reciprocity. 1t is a declara-
ton for Commercial reciprocity.
which is possible only under protective
tariff, and whenever reciprocity ar
engagements can be perfected without
injury to any. industry There is
a mild pronouncement against trusts
and another on the question of dis
reimbursement in the South.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-07-01

another tornado of enthusiastic
cheers.
The usual resolutions of thanks to
officers of the convention and to COM
mittees on arrangements were adopted,
and the convention was adjourned.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-07-01
First DaY.


First Day.
Chicago, (SpeciaD.-The thirteenth
Republican National Convention,
which is to nominate President Ihco.
dore Roosevelt for President and
Senator c. w. Fairbanks for Vice
President, opened at noon Tuesday.
The seats Of delegates were well hlied.
but in the body of the hall there was
room for so per cent. more spectators,
and the galleries were not more than
one-third filled.
The hour set for the Convention to
begin was noon. but the noon hour
found Acting Chairman Henry 1:
Payne of Wisconsin, gavel in hand
waiting patiently for the delegations
TO find their places before Calling the
Convention to order. Shortly after
noon special messengers were sent
out through the large hall in the
effort to get the delegates seated :.
With three severe raps of the gavel
MIR. PAYNE finally called the Conven-
ton to order at 1916 P. NJ. He made
no speech, but promptly introduced
Rev. Timothy P. Frost, pastor OF the
First Methodist Church of Evanston,
H.. and formerly pastor Of First
Methodist Episcopal Church, Balti-
more. who pronounced the opening
prayer. :,
After the applause had subsidized
Chairman Payne in few words eX-
pressed thanks for the table. He then
said:
Gentlemen of the Convention
The National Commute has selected
for your temporary Chairman Hon.
Elihu Root of New York.
There was another shout from the
Convention. which was prolonged
when Governor Odell OF New York
rose to move that the action OF the
National Committee be approved 1t
was at once adopted by the Conven-
ton.
simultaneously with former Secre-
tary Roots appearance at the speak,
er's table all immense oil painting OF
President Roosevelt was unveiled at
his right. The tableau brought forth
a burst of enthusiasm.
Mr.. Root was greeted with re-
fiewed cheers as he advanced to the
speakers stand. Mr. Chairman, he
said, Il am deeply'-another burst
of cheers cut him off. Il am deeply,
resumed Mr.. Root, when quiet was
restored, and this time he was per-
mitted to proceed. His speech was
a long and thorough review III detail
of the achievements of the Republi--
can administration of Mckinley and
Roosevelt since the last National Con-
vention. 1t occupied all hour III de-
livery.
Mr.. Root had hardly struck his
stride when cries of "LouderG were
heard His voice soon gained power,
however, and his well-enunciated
words rang we'll through the still hall
Reverential silence prevailed as the
speaker alluded briefly to the assas--
sination of President Mckinley, and
again applause as his successors re-
cord was reviewed.
When. Mr.. Root said, with Nc
Kinley, we remember Hanna, there
was a demonstration, the delegates
standing. .
When Mr.. Root had concluded the
Convention unanimously approved the
recommendation of the National Com
mittee, allowing Porto Rico two dele
gates and the Philippines six dele
gates with two votes.
A cali of States was then ordered
to obtain the names of members of
the various national committees. At
its conclusion the Convention adj
journed until next day.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-07-01

The new national committee met
and unanimously elected George b.
Cortyou chairman. Mr.. Cortelyou
resigned as Secretary Of Commerce
and Labor Immediately upon being
elected chairman of the committee.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-05-25
Wied Happsnlngs.


AS we have not written for some
time, will Try TO give few hap--
peniues.
Cotton choppirg is about over;
corn is tasseline, and the pros
poets for Il good cop are real good.
After spending several weeks
here visiting relatives Luther
Smothers returned to Beaumont
the FIRST Of the week.
There win be May feast here
next Sunday Much pleasure ia
anticipated.
a new beef company has been
orpanized near here, and nearly
e1erv farmer belongs to some com
pany.
J. l.. Edwards ma3e business
trip TO tiunzlles not inng since,
Our sch1l Is new ani, and P~of
n, r Gnenihcr failea 70 put in bis
appnarance This sehooI YEAR, VET he
wrrgA I'lrthe uuhnildihg Of schools
b. n-aAing his gilielal visits.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-05-25


All over the state, press and peo-
pie are contending for the repeal Of
the unjust occupation tax, and the
last relic of e. j. Davis admins
tration will doubtless be wiped out
when the legislature meets again.
We are glad to learn that all the
Fannin county candidates for the
Legislature are in favor of wiping
out this, one of the worst forms Of
class legislation that ever found a
place on Texas statute.-Honey
Grove Signal.
The last Legislature repealed this
unjust law. but Governor Lanham
promptly vetoed the WORK of the
legislature, This action of Gov
ernor Lanhan's is not surprising
however, when we recall the fact
that be was an honored member Of
the L. J. Davis administration
State Topics.
If this was really and truly a
war measure, no time shold be lost
in repeating it.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-05-25
nalletsvlile News.

Halletsville, Texas, May 49,
The merchants are furnishing poi
son for cotton at actual cost and
farmers are being urged to poison
and try to save cotton from boil
weevils. Crop is much earlier than
last year md Is already blpoming.
Five carr Of onions and potatoes
have been shipped from here this
week, besides q quantity 81 beaus
IA cacumhers. Already oyer
4.0l0 have been maid to pemhers
OF ths Truck CFoarrs Association