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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-07-21
SECRET SERVICE WORK.
Aiding Government Lawyers 10 Cotton'Leak
Probe.


Washington, D. c. (SpeciaD. Inc
Secret Service has been called in TO
render assistance to the Department Oh
Justice in its investigation OF the COT
ton-leak scandal, which is now IN the
oands of Acting Acknowledgement l1oyt
and District Attorney Morgan II. Beach,
of the District of Columbia. Inc pan
Of action to be pursued has peen our,
lined to a large extent, and the secona
investigation will be deeper and more
far-reaching than the one conducted by
Secretary Wilson.
Mr.. Richard Cheatham, secretary OF
he Southern Cotton Growers Assocla-
ton, who arrived in,ANashlngton with
President Harvie Jofddn, of that asso-
station. intends to remain in Washing
ION until the matter has been settled to
the satisfaction of the cotton growers.
Mr.. Cheatham has been reticent since
his return and is not talking tor publ
cation because he feels certain that DIS
trct Attorney Beach is making thor
ough investigation. Mr.. Cheatham says
he has not publicly expressed any. opin-
ion concerning the integrity OF Mr..
Hyde.
Secretary Chatham spent a very busy
day in Washington. Early IN the
morning he left his apartments at the
New Willard Hotel and went to the
office of District Attorney Beach, where
he remained until I o'clock. He also
conferred with Acting Chief Moran, OF
The Secret Service, and with Acting AT
.orney-General Hoyt, Of the Department
Of Justice. 1t is understood that Mr..
Cheatham made valuable suggestions and
furnished some important information
% the District Attorney. The Southern
Cotton Growers Association wants the
natter probed to the bottom, and IN this
regard it is in accord with President
Roosevelt, whom President Jordan Will
see about the case.
Leading men of the Southern Cotton
Growers Association are greatly pleased
With the result of Mr.. Cheatham's first
visit to Washington. He ran up against
stone wall when he first laid the
charges before the Secretary of Agri-
culture. and it was with the greatest
difficulty that he succeeded in getting
he investigation started. But after the
,ervices of the Secret Service men were
Enlisted the investigation proceeded rap
dlv. although it was not given wide lati-
Jude and was confined largely to the
conduct of former Associate Statisticiar
Holmes.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-07-21

that the aggressive policy being pur.
sued under the lead of Viceroy Alexieff
and NJ. Bezobrazoff, president of the
Yalu Timber Company, and the coteric
of adventures connected with them
would drive Japan to take up the sword.
AT one time NJ Witte talked over the
situation with Marquis Ito. President of
the Japanese Privy Council, and one of
the leading statesmen of Japan Prac-
tically it was Whites disapproval of Rus
sia's Far Eastern policy and the creation
of vceroyalty in the Far East which
caused his downfall as Minister OF Fl
nance. During his trip to Port Arthur,
in 1908, he was invited by the japanese
government to visit Japan, which would
indicate that the Japanese probably will
welcome his selection to conduct the
Deace negotiations in behalf of Russia.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-07-21
AMERICAN FLAG TRAMPLED.
Orangemen's Celebration at London, Ont,
Ends Ia Disorder.

London, Ontario( BY Cable).-An
American flag was torn down from IN
front of the City Hall here and tram
,led under hundred feet as the result
IF remark made by an American VS.
tor at the Orangement's demonstration.
About 300 Americans came over from
Michigan and during the day carried the
Stars and Stripes through the streets
Without unfavorable comment being ex-
cited. At night the Americans were
gathered in front of hotel, when some
one cried, "To h with Canada; she
never showed us yet"
Instantly the American flag owned by
The Port Huron (Mich.) Lodge was torn
from where it waved to the breeze and
was ripped into shreds and trampleo
under the feet of an angry mob.
Port Huron Orangemen say they did
not resent it, as they believed the In
suit to Canada was uncalled for.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-07-21
White In Place of Murayleff.

St. Petersburg (By Cable).-M. Nit
ravieff has resigned his position as chief
peace plenipotentiary. 1t may be re-
garded as practically certain that he
will be replaced by M. Witte, president
of the committee of ministers, who all
along has been considered the Russian
statesman 'pre-eminently qualified to I'M
dertake the difficult task of negotiating
peace with Japan. Though the Emperor
on two previous occasions has fatty de-
,lined to accept NJ. White, he has now
indicated his readiness to make the ap-
pointment.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-07-21
FINANCIAL.

In May Union Pacihc's net profits in
creased $1IS,66o and Southern Pacitlcs
increased 100000.
The cry from the wheat States is
,tiIl-too much rain. But granger rail
road shares rise anyhow. :,
In his breezy way Tom Lawson told
aeChicago reporter: I'm looking for
receive for Standard OIL" :.
In the first half Of 1905 only FIVE rail
roads went into the hands of receivers
In the first half of 1904 SIX became IN
solvent. "
Charlie SSclsvabsis charging his Tono-
eah- mine enterprises.
Some estimates put United States
Steel net earnings for 1905 at $4,000
coo. After liberal allowances are made
this would be about 7 per cent on the
CANNON stock.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-07-21
Situation In Maurhurla.

Gunshu Pass, Manchuria (By Cable.
Reports that the Russian army is in a
precarious situation appear to be with
ont foundation. Investigations made by
correspondents show that neither flank
has been turned, and that, in fact, the
Russian wings are more advanced than
the center.
The japanese center is strongly fortl-
fed. Many siege guns have been en-
placed along the Changtufu- Nanchenze
line, and there is triple ring of forts
commanding the Mandarin road -
The Japanese are using novel ele-
phant-trap style of interenchments, con-
sisting Of bitches covered with platforms
which are balanced in the middle and
which tilt into vertical positions under
the feet of attackers.
The Japanese have a captive balloon
eigh. miles south of Nanchenze.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-07-21
STILL AFTER RUSSIANS
laps Operations in Sakhalin and
Northern Korea.
RUSSIANS HOLD ONLY TWO POSITION.
Believed They Are Concentrating for Reso.
lutte Stand Against Japanese Advance
Upon Viadivostok-Japanese Victory at
Da'llne Now Assures Their Occupation o:
Southern Sakbaiin.

Toxic fBy Cable Reliable informa-
ton has been received here that the Rus
sian forces in Northern Korea have
gradually been driven northward since
last month, and now hold only two
positions south of the Tumen River.
The latest information from the front,
however, reports the advance south of a
large force from Vladivostok, but it is
believed the Russians will halt at Ne
kiersk, north of the Tumen, and con-
centrate their forces TO make resolute
stand there against the Japanese ad-
vance.
The rainy season has set in in Man
churia, and presents movements on a
large scale.
Ii is officially announced that the Rus
sian center, holding Darline and vicin-
-)ity, was attacked July II, and Offered
stubborn resistance.
The attack was renewed at dawn OF
July IL, when the Japanese dislodged
the Russians, driving them in the di-
rection of Mauka This victory insures
complete occupation of South Sakhalin
ny tHC Japanese
Eighty prisoners were taken by the
Japanese, among whom was Lieutenant
Maximta. d,
Four field pieces, one machine gun
and ammunition warehouses were cap
tured. The Japanese loss was about
70 men killed or wounded. The Rus
slams lost 100 men.
Admiral Yamada, commanding a
squadron sent north on a reconnais-
sance, reports that the Russian cruiser
Izumrud is complete wreck, and that
there is no hope of relocating her. Tbs
vessel lies beached heading west-South-
west, on the northern point of the south
ern entrance 20 Vladimir Bay, about zoc
miles northeast of Vladivostok.
A report by Captain Baron Ferzen, o.
the Izumrud, said that during the bat
tie of the Sea of Japan the lzumrud was
cut off from the remainder of the fleet
and steamed at full speed for Vladivos-
tok with Japanese cruisers in pursuit
Subsequently he changed his course anc
made for Vladimir Bay, arriving there
on the night of May %. AT 100 O'Clock
in the morning of May 80 the lzumrud
ran on a reef at the entrance OF the
bay, and, being short of coal, the captain
ordered the crew ashore and blew uf
the vessel.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-07-21
MOscow's CHIEF OF POLICE SHOT.
Another High Official Victim OF xevs'a
tlonlsts.

Moscow (By Cable).-Major Gene
Count Sfouvalof, project of police HERO
and formerly attached to the mirlsuy'
of the Interior was assassinated while
receiving petitions. One OF the ~
titioners drew, revolver and fred
the Project, who fell dead.
The assassin was arrested.
! 1t appears he awaited in the anteroom
of the prefecture till the other PNtitIon5
ers had been received and then, entering
the audience-room, he advanced towaro
Count Shouvaloff, firing FIVE shots al
close range. The bullets passed through
the body of the Project.
The assassin, who was dressed as a
peasant has not been identified. He
was recently arrested as political sus-
,ect. but escaped from the police sta,
ion before his examination
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-07-21
Would Lynch Bandit.

Winfield, Kan. Especially. - There
we're threats during the night of lynch
ing William Chadburn, the surviving
bandit of the two who shot and killed
Detective Calhoun, and he was guarded
closely at a physicians office by the
Sheriff and force of deputies until he
could be taken to jail at Sedan for safe
keeping He may recover from his
wounds. Chadburn was released from
the Federal penitentiary at Fort Leaven-
worth week ago, after serving three
year sentence.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-07-21
Salaries In Equitable.

New York (SpeciaD.-Sweeping re-
ductions in the salaries of various Off
Gals and employees of the Equitable So
cietv were announced by Chairman Nor
ton. The decreases will amount to- 20
per cent. on all salaries over $4,000 per
annum; Is per cent. from all annual sal
aries between $4,000 and $4,000, both
inclusive and 10 per cent decrease from
all salaries above $500 and below $4,000
Der wear These changes become opera
tive on August I next, and effect saw
ing of from $4,000 to 100000 year.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-07-21
His Leg Flew Off.

York (Special>.-A singular accident
happened here at the Northern Central
railway station. John K. Gest, fore
man at the plant of the York Safe and
Lock Company, entered a cab to be
driven to his home. In some way the
:ab collided with shifting engine.
Seist's leg was seen to fly off, and it was
thought that the man was severely in
iured A call for an ambulance was
sent in, but it was found that Geist wore
| wooden leg and that it was his arti-
icial member that had been knocked off.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-07-21
Scion of Noble Family Killed.

La Porte, Ind. .(SpeciaD "A man
about Is years old, believed 10 be the
scion of a noble German family, ha.
been killed on the tracks Of the Grand
Trunk Railroad near here From pa
pers in his pockets, it is believed the
name of the deceased was Joseph Wet
lack. A letter from a brother, sent
from castle at Egg, Bavaria, notified
Wetlack to return home and claim an
inheritance left by sister. Wetlack
carried on his shoulder pack weigh
ing $50 pounds, and containing many
worthless articles that he had presuma-
bly, picked up in his wanderings.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-07-21
Takes Severe Measures.

Boston (Special).-Dr. Henry Hull
Supreme Grand Master OF the Orange
Institute, announced today that he has
aiken official action looking to the pun
Ishment of all members Of the order
Who were concerned in the insult to the
American flag at London, Ont, yes
terday. g..
DR.. Hull has ordered the immediate
suspension of every American member
Of the order who participated IN the
affair." and he has demanded that ST.
oreme Grand Master Sproule, OF Can
ada, suspend the Canadian members who
tore down and trampled on the Amerl-
can flag. Dr. Hull says that if his wishes
are not respected he will suspend the
lodges to which the Americans are &C
credited
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-07-21
School to Instruct Paymasters.

Washington, D. c. SPECIALIZATION
the recommendation of Rear-Admiral H.
r. B. Harris, masterGeneral Of the
Navy, the Secretary of the Navy has
authorized the establishment of a school
of application for the instruction of
newly commissioned paymasters. The
school will be opened at the Navy Medi-
cal School in Washington on August
I. the course to continue from six to
eight weeks.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-07-21
For Prosecutions of Railroads.

Chicago Special. - Plans for the
prosecution of railroads for the grant
Ing of rebates to large industrial COM
oanies in violation Of the Elkins Law
and of injunctons issued by the federal
courts here and in Kansas City, have
been completed, and the first steps in
The new attack Of the government will
be made in Kansas before the end OF
this week.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-07-21
Terribly Beaten By Cossacks.

Odessa (By Cable).-Severc measures
have been taken to repress the unruly
peasants in the government of KlferSon.
One thousand and sixty arrests have
been made in the Parutine district The
prisoners were terribly beaten by Cos
sacks. The disorders have somewhat
subsidized there, but continue at Khar-
koff and KurSk.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-07-21
Rev. DIR. Pearson Dead.

Quincy, III. (SpeciaD. - Rev. DR..
Charles Pearson, pastor of the Unitarian
Church OF this city, is dead in London
Eng. where he was visiting his daugh-
fer He was for 27 years professor OF
r,or,,rre At Northwestern University,
Chicago. and was the central figure Of
a famous heresy trial in the MethodiSl
Church He afterward affiliated win
the Unitarians. DR.. Pearson was the
anthor of several volumes OF poems ana
theological works.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-07-21
Injuries North Carolina Cotton.

Norfolk, Va. (Specia).-The heavy
rains of the last two weeks are reported.
to have seriously injured crops in East
ern Virginia and North Carolina, par
ticularlv cotton in Eastern North Caro-
lima, and it is feared that cotton grow
ers in that section will lose heavily as
a result
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-07-21
Wholesale Drowning.

- Victoria, B. C. (By Cable).-News
was received by the Empress of India
Of the drowning of over 500 Chinese as a
result of the collapse of an overcrowd-
I'd mat shed on the banks of the West
River. near Canton. Outside Sui city,
northwest Of Canton, large gathering
had assembled to witness the dragon
boat festival. Dense crowds hocked to
mat shed built over the river. The
structure gave way and precipitated all
into. the river. A few saved themselves
mfr the Others were drowned.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-07-21
Packing Establishment Burned.

Columbus, o. (SpeciaD.-The plant of
the Columbus Packing Company was de-
stroyed by fire. The president of the
company estimates the loss at $I85,ooo
The insurance is $65,ooo The fire is
believed to have been incendiary, as it
broke out in three different places.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-07-21
so Killed By Falling Roof.

Fermo, Italy (By Cable).-The roof
of the chapel of the Women's Hospital
fell in during the celebration of mass,
killing I6 women and so children. Six
teen women and large number OF
children were injured. The injured have
been taken from the ruins.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-07-21
ofeigu.

It now appears that 4 of the "a men
who lost their lives. while imprisoned
in the sunken French submarine boat
Farfadet at Tunis were drowned soon
after the vessel went down
The Bulgarian government has asked
the powers to intervene for the protec-
tion of Bulgarans in AdrlanQple, ~,
ropean Turkey, from systematic turkish
persecution.
Michel Ephrusr's Finasseur, with the
American jockey Nash up, won the re,
public Stakes in the race at MalSSon
Lafitte, France.
The French national holiday was ap'
nropriately observed in France. There
was brilliant military review at Long
champ. attended by President Loubet.
The Italian Foreign Minister will con-
fer with Premier Rouvier, of France, on
the proposed recall Of the French and
Italian troops from Crete.
The French Chamber of Deputies
passed bill reducing letter postage from
three to two cents.
The Danish Ministry are in favor OF
Prince Charles accepting the crown OF
Norway.
Emperor William has appointed King
Oscar grand admiral i'll the German
Navy.
Chinese at Honolulu are raising $50,
600 fund. to assist in the boycott OF
American goods in China.
The Franco American Financial As
ISOLATION was incorporated at Paris with
capital of $Ioooo,ooo.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-07-21
SIDELIGHTS OF new YORK
Y - - - -
NEw-YnRK CITY, n. Y.


In Portland, Maine, Mayor James +.
Baxter denounced the Tip" to waters
as an insult to citizenship. representing
social distinction between the glvcr and
the receiver, and advised student waters
10 resent such an insult at all times.
But in New York, contrasting in about
the proportion of black and white, Jas.
Farrell, o cafe waiter at I2I University
place. was held by Magistrate Breen
for taking a compulsory tip from Miss
Violet Monroe.
She testified that when she showed
no intention Of tipping Farrell he de-
manded an explanation. She, fright
ened, offered him dime-all the change
she had Then, she testified
you're a cheap sport" Farrell said,
snatching her gold chain and locket
from her neck and striking her on the
head. She told her troubles to police
man, who did the rest.
Mrs. Josephine Z. Ware, of Denver,
in a criminal action against DR.. An
drew Linn Weldon, youtl-renewing
doctor, declares that beauty is skinned
deep. According to Mrs. Ware, who
has caused the doctors arrest and de.
tention in the Tombs on the charge OF
obtaining money under false pretenSeS,
she went TO him to have some wrinkles
removed, but instead of removing the
wrinkles the doctor gave her Scared
and scared face with a carbolic wash:
and turned her into a genuine fright.
| She paid him $500 for the cure that
didn't cure she alleges. Several pa
tents were found in Welden's sanatorl-
um, one awaiting an operation to move
her ears back.
Soporifc hospitality is what led to
the arrest of Frederick Z. Carlton, 1913
Sands street, Brooklyn, against whom
Henry ]. B. Schwab, chief machinist
of the New York Navy-yard has filed a
complaint OF receiving 500 by fraud.
| The money was paid to Carlton, 1t is
alleged, on a fictitious real estate deal.
Carlton Piled Schwab with whisky, he
said that made him sleepy, and offered
him a filled pipe which he intimated
contained some drug to steal his senses.
Now Coroner Flaherty has started an
investigation into the deaths Of two OF
Carlton wives in 10 months, both caused
apparently by tetanus. In each case
Carlton collected a considerable amount
| in life insurance.
~ ~ II
The new general directory of Brook
lyn. Just issued, contains I7472o names.
This is an increase of 1900 over last
year. The Smiths still enjoy the dis
/ tinction of being the most numerous
family, there being 1900 Smiths in the
borough The Johnsons, Millers and
Browns are having close race for sec
ond place. The shortest name in the
directory is Re. Among the tongue
twisters, Zablawiczus is supreme. Or
nithologists will be interested to find
80 Birds in the directory, with many
subdivisions of the bird family, such
as Cranes, Sparrows, Hawks, Swallows
and Parrots. The one Fireman is tai
lor, the lone Lawyer a salesman.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-07-21

Rev. William H. Russell who is 81
years old, has set tongues a-wagging by
marrying Mrs. Catherine Armour Diff
flew. who is 46, at Asbury Park. The
aged minister is the father of Prof.
Isaac Franklin Russell Of the New York
University Law School, and met Mrs.
Difiey when she went to live at Ocean
Grove a few months ago.
II is understood that both families
were strongly opposed to the match, and
advised delay, hoping that Rev. Mr.. Rus
sell might get over his infatuation, but
his ardor was not to be cooled.
Caught in the act of firing house at
6IS Union avenue, Brooklyn, Samuel
Levine, % years old, 90 Norfolk street,
Manhattan, was taken to headquarters.
He was waiting for the Bertillon opera
tor, when suddenly he made wild dash
for the window, leaped through, and
fell five stories to the street below, land
ing on his back on a pile of iron grid
ers. Nearly every bone in his body was
broken, but. he was conscious when pick
ed I'D. His recovery is impossible.
e. 81 g.
Patrons of the Hotel Astor roof were
finding il hard to cool off the other
evening when there entered fashiona-
bly, gowned woman wearing fur cape.
She Immediately became the chief centre
of interest. Everybody had different
theory to suggest for her appearance in
Arctic garments on such night The
lady herself was apparently oblivious OF
the great interest she aroused.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02
TCHANG RETURNS HOME.
Tells Why Japanese Influence is
 Spreading In China.

Berlin, November 1.-Lieutenant General Yin Tchang, for some years Chinese minister to Germany, is about to return to Pekin and take up the duties of minister of war. In an in- terview in the Tageblatt today the gen eral is quoted as saying 1t is quite true that Japanese ideas and influences are spreading In China, due in part, per haps, to the Japanese success against Russia, but more to other causes, such as race affinity and common written language.
 When Chinamen and Japanese talk to each other they cannot understand a word, but when they write" said the general, they understand one another perfectly. This, of course, gives the Japanese a great advantage over the Europeans"
 The general added that the Japanese were able to manufacture more cheap ly than Europeans, hence their trade is extending. They are also using Chinese newspapers largely. He al luded in another part o1 the interview to the Japanese as being 'in tow of Great Britain"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02
Buildings Fly Red Flags.

Helsingfors. November l.--All the off cial buildings fly the red flags and immense national ensigns. The police department is in the hands of the national guard, part of which has been armed by the Russian authorities. Thousands of re- Inducements are reported to be marching from Thusby camp, b miles away. Up to the present all is quiet and order pre- vais, but conflict is not improbable. The city Is crowded with outsiders and numerous meetings are being held for the further discussion of the situation
 The senate believing that tranquility cannot be maintained until the full legal order of things is established. today re- solved that the Emperor should be re- quested to summon the diet to repeal the dictatorship and to grant other reforms including the abolition Of the censorship pending the establishment of freedom of the press and the removal of all grievances connecHd with the military service Finally the senate resolved that as it no longer possessed the confidence of the people, new senators should be ap-