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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-09-07
Virginia Military Institute,
LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA.

LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA..
68th Year. State Military, Scientific and
Technical School. Thorough courses OF
general and applied chemistry, and civil
engineering. Degree of graduate in AGA
demic course, and degrees of Bachelor
of Science in Technical Courses. All ex-
penses, including clothing and incidcn.
tails. provided at rate of $685. per annum,
as an average for the four years, exclu-
sive of outfit. For information address
SCOTT SHIP. Supt.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-09-07
Highland Deaths.

Pennant In his "TOur of Scotland
tells that on the death Of highlander,
the corpse being stretched on board
and covered with coarse linen wrap
per, the friends placed wooden plat
ter on the breast Of the deceased con-
tanning small quantity Of salt and
earth, separate and unmixed-the eartn
an emblem Of the corruptible body, the
salt an emblem of the immortal spirit.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-09-07

Why does the sun burn? Why
does a mosquito sting' why do
we feel unhappy in the Good Old
Summer Time? Answer: we don't
we use DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve and these little ills don't
bother us. Learn to look for the
name on the box to get the genu-
inc. Sold by K H Trimble.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-09-07
The Marriage Knot.

A good deal is heard Of the marriage
knot" but very few Of us realize tnat
the knot was ever anything more than
a figure of speech. Among the Baby
lonians tying the knot was part OF the
marriage ceremony, says Home Chat.
The priest took q thread from the gar
ment of the bride and another from
that of the bridegroom and tied them
into knot, which he gave to the bride,
thus symbolizing the binding nature OF
the union which now existed between
herself and her husband.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-09-07
The Song OF The WhippoorwilI,
BIZ E. II. Moore, academy, W. Va.


The whippoorw sings all through the night long,
And he sings in the morning too;
He whistles and pipes his merry song
As if wholly intended for you
His mate, she will answer not far away,
And will answer again and again.
While all echo is heard, which seems to say
st is lovely Ger here in the glen"
And thus the lullaby's kept agoing,
While you wake, or you sleep, or you dream
And all the night long the music is flowing
Like the water that runs in the stream
When the morn is come, and the night is gone,
And the suns rays do quietly appear
His voice is heard no more in song
TO cheerilY greet the attentive ear.
His color is of grayish brown,
And his wings are both long and slim,
He darts about, and hides on the ground,
You scarce can discern sight of him.
When lightning bugs fash their light in your face,
And You know dew ey night is quite nigh
The whip-p oor-w forth from lis hiding place
Comes again with his sweet lullaby.
He is gentle indeed for oft will he come
And set on your doorstep at eve
Readv to MARBLE his sweet. merry song.
Unless you invite him to leave.
When night settles down he resumes his work,
And the echo again rings out close.
Though you may be in the land OF the stork
Ills voice once more gently reaches your ear.
The eggs are laid right on the bare ground,
And in numbers there are only two
So this is the reason no nests can he found,
: And these noisy of song birds are 50 few
All, whippoorw, ~hippoorwi. why do you sing
Through all the night long as you do,
While meyer word or any sweet thing
II heard in the daytime from you?
And where do YOU 60 when the SHOWS do come
When the ice freezes thick on the ground?
We hear no more your sweet merry song,
And we do not ste you around.
All, we wish for You fair hiding place.
Where the mocking-bird sings so sweet
In the sunny south, where winters trace,
Has left no marks Oh your cold bare feet.
Ah gentle reader should you hear his note,
Some night when you want to sleep,
You will surely guess why this poem | wrote,
So now We bid you 90 weep, go weep.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-09-07
In self defense

Major Hamm, editor and manager OF the
Constitutionalist, Eminence Ky, when
he was tiercely attacked years ago by
Piles, bought box of Bucklen's Arnica
salve. of which he says; 1T cured me in
ten days and no trouble since" Quick
est healer of Burns, sores cuts and wounds
25c at K II Trimbles drug store.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-09-07
A Man of Ability.

Tomson-Johnson has no ability Of
sny kind. Jackson-No ability Nom
sense. Why, he can ask you for loan
in such way that you thank your
lucky stars for the opportunity to ac-
commodate him.--Iondon Tit-Bits.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-09-07
The SPECTATORS Progress.

Graball-So you sent your boy around
the globe for little trip, eh? heard
he was dabblng some in stocks? Rit-
chie-Dabbling He probably was
at first, but when discovered his pre-
dicament he was fioundering In them!-
Puck,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-09-07
V [ r g | N | A 8:

VI GIN Ia:
In Vacation. In the clerks office
of the circuit court OF Highland
county, Aug7, 1906,
& 5 Waybright
vs.. LII OhahCeiF
.Ino II McGraw
The object of this suit is to make
partition Of a tract of PSI acres OF
land, lying on the east side OF Lau,
rel fork, in Highland Co and owned
jointly by The plaintiff and defend
ant: go, :,
And it appearing from affidavit
filed that said Jno 7 McGraw is
not resident of this state. it is
ordered that he appear here within
Is days after due publication here
of and do what it necessary to pro-
tect his interest. Teste:
j C MATHENY,
Chas P Jones & Son, pa. CPk.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-09-07

Mrs. Knicker-Weren't you frighten-
cd when the bull beloved at you on
account of your new dress? Mrs. Book
>r-No. 1t was exactly the way Hen.
~ behaved when he got the BILL.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-09-07
| Guaranteed Cure For Piles

Itching, blind, bleeding, protruding
Piles. Druggist arc authorized to re.
fund your money if Pazo Ointment fails
to cure In 6 to IA days, SOC.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-09-07

n
The kidneys are your
blood purifiers, they fill
ter out the waste o.
impurities in the blood
If they are sick or out
Of order, they fail to do
their work.
Pains, aches andrheu-
matism come from ex-
cess of uric acid in the
blood, due to neglected
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-09-07
Oyer-Work Weakens
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood in your body passes through
vour kidnevs once every three minutes.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-09-07

kidney trouble.
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats, and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble, because the heart il
over-working in pumping thick, kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
1t used TO be considered that only urinary
troubles were to be traced to the kidneys,
but now modern science proves that nearly
all constitutional diseases have their begin
ning in kidney trouble.
fyou are sick you can make nc mistake
by first doctoring your kidneys. The milo
and the extraordinary effect Of Dr.. Kilrcers
Swamp-ROOt, the great kidney remedy. is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest for its
wonderful cures Of the most distr ,ssing cases
and is sold on its merits EsH
by all druggists in fifty AaHI az t..:|a
cent and one-dollar siz-
es. You may have ssssl M las.sisasss
sample bottle by mail Home of swamp-Roos.
free, also pamphlet telling you how to fine
out if you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing Dr.. Kilmes
& Co., Binghamtoa, N. H.
Don't make anv mistake, but remem-
b n the name, Swamp-RoOt, DR. Kilmer's
8 Samp- Root. an | the address, Bingham
OF, N. Y, on ey cry bottle.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-09-07

Oxydonor fully tested all diseases and has brought
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Muscular Sciaic Neuralgia Catarh Hay Fever Asthma bowel
Trouble Indigestion Liver Kidney and Bladder Trouble Nervous
Diseases Typhoid Maara and all Feve Female Complaint ana
Diseases of Children
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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-09-07

SEND IN YOUR
JOB WORK
A nice line of new job
type has been added to
this department of the
Recorder office. Prices
reasonable.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-09-07

writes Mary Shelton, Of Poplar
Bluff, Mo. III Can do my housework,
although, before taking CARpUA, two
doctors had done me no good. can
truthfully say was cured by Cardui
Iwant every suffering Lady to know OF
this wonderful medicine
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-09-07
ABS0RB0 OXYGEN AND LIVE

OXYDONOR causes the whole
body to drink freely of oxygen from
the air Though the pores of the SKIN
and membranes, by the attraction 1t
begets in the body imparting the
strongest affinity for oxygen in the
blood.
Plenty of oxygen in the system,
with freely oxygenated blood, means
life with the most vigorous function
ing of all the minor and vital organs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-10
CAUSE OF SUICIDE
 IS STILL UNKNOWN
No Reason Yet Found for David Smp- sons UntimeIy End-Books
 Being Examined.

The suicide of David Simpson, which oc- cured at an early hour Sunday morning at the entrance of the Episcopal church or St. Marys- s-on-the-H Highlands is still shrouded in mystery no motive for the deed having yet come to light.
 An officer of the o. L. Gregory Vinegar company, of which concern MT. Simpson was secretary and treasurer and also head bookkeeper. stated yesterday that so far a s the business affairs of the de- ceased were concerned, no reason for his killing himself was discernible. Speaking g further, he said, "As far as can be de- termined as present the books of the com pany are all right. Of course we have not had time to make thorough exam nation as yet and will not be able to do so for several days. but so far as we know, the only thing wrong with MT. Simpsons department is that he was be- hind with his work, not having posted his books up. to date.",
 The body of MT Simpson was taken to Chattanooga on an early train yes- terday morning for interment. The re- mains were accompanied by the grief stricken wife and a brother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-10
East Lake Casino,

The bill at the East Lake Casino this week is called Tn Atlantic City" Why It is called that is really hard to say, ex- cept perhaps that the last act is laid in that part of New Jersey. It might just as well have been laid in any other part of the world as far as consistency is concerned.
 The bills speak of 1t as a musical com edy by John B. Wills. It is a comedy. It Is hard to imagine how a conglomera- tion like "In Atlantic City" could be any, thing else. As to 1t being musical. it will be charitable to say nothing at all about 1t. In fact, the least said about the whole production, the better.
 The plot is ridiculous and the music save for one or two numbers, is ancient
 Miss Shannon, who is a contralto. has rather pleasing voice, but appears rath- CT timid. She lacks temperament and has a voice more suitable for a parlor than an open air theatre. However. on the whole she Is fair
 Mr. Wills, in the character of Hickey Dee" is very clever. While his singing is not particularly entrancing. his danc- ing and grotesque actions, savoring very strongly of George Conan, are amusing in the extreme.
 Tn Atlantic City, will appear at tn. Casino all week. Reserved seats are to be found on sale at Parker's drug store.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-10
JUNIOR ORDER HAS
 INSTALLED OFFICERS
Birmingham Council Appears to Be Making Steady Progress-Prn-
 cples of the Order.

Birmingham council No. 2l, Junior Order United American Mechanics. met last night in regular weekly council with a good attendance. The following newly elected officers to serve during the en- suing term of six months were regularly installed:
 J. E. Carson: recording secretary, C. A. Trimm; assistant recording secretary, T. T. Mock; financial secretary. J. NJ Rus- sell; treasurer. H. s. Worsham; warden. M. F. Hall conductor J. A. Hynds; in- side sentinel, J. H. Luguire; outside sen- tinel, R. D. Hargrove; trustee eighteen months, E. R. Calhoun; team captain' H. s. Worsham.
 The quarterly report of the retiring financial secretary showed a growth of 37 per cent over the record of the pre- vious quarter, and an increase of more than 100 per cent over the last quarter of 1905.
 The order is said to be founded on patriotic principles. chief of which Is the fostering of the public school system; the restriction of immigration to such only as can readily be assimnated, whose natural bent of life Is not lnmical to American institutions and who seek the United States for the purpose of be- coming citizens and making permanent homes here; the preservation of re- publican form of government! the read- ing of the Bible In the public schools; the separation of church and state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-10
OFFICERS HAVE NO
 CLUE ON R. L. DIX
MERELY RuMoRs ABOUT THE Es- CAPPED NEGRo'S MOVEMENTS. PHOTOGRAPHS UNoeTAlNABuE. REWARD, DEAD OR ALIVE.

Robert l.. Dix, the negro who murdered Bert Pesnell. motorman on the RIrminp- nam Railway Light and Power company, October l6, 1905, and escaped with so much apparent ease from the county jail where he was held under death sentence. Is still at large. Notwithstanding the efforts of deputies and special men, since he climb ed the wall around the jail by means of a. piece or a cot which he carried with nm when he crawled through the open- ings in his cage and the outside window. both of which had previously been cut, not the slightest trace of Dix has been found.
 It would seem that plans for Dix's dis appearance after leaving the jail were laid with the same care as were those for his escape. It also seems that Dix's friends among his race are doing all they can to prevent his capture. Those who several weeks ago were known to possess monographs posted in conspicuous places no longer have them in view, or, as they claim haven't them at all And to add to the difficulties in this respect rhere is none at the sheriffs office
 S AtzA iSihdlilS dn unplctured murderer roaming at large, with no possibility of recognition except from word descriptions. his only striking peeuliarity being three gold crowned upper front teeth. His height Is about five feet eight inches and his color an ordinary light ginger cake.
 There is still no end of mere runors as to his whereabouts. The latest are that he was seen yesterday in A cave near Anniston, and by other persons he |. reported to be in the vicinity of Horse Creek on the Frisco road
 The theory that Dix may have gone to ouna IS given an air of some probability by the fact that he has a brother livInp there He also has relatives in Hunts Viile' some of whom 1t is said were in Birmingham only short time before his escape. His father lives in Chattanooga. When asked if in order to secure the rewards Dix would have to be captured alive, one of the deputies said unlass specifically stated to the contrary a de- livery of Dix at the court house either dead or alive would get the money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-10
JULY 16 BIRMINGHAM'S
 GENERAL CLEAN-UP-DAY

The action of Mayor Ward in appoint ing July 16 as a day to be observed throughout the city for a general cleaning up Is meeting with the public favor, as is evidenced by various comments heard on the streets
 In reply to letter sent by the Mayor some days ago to the Jefferson County Medical society asking it's endorsement of the movement. that body, at meeting held last night in the city hall, passed the following resolution;
 Be it resolved by the Jefferson County Medical society, acting as the Board of Health, that it does hereby heartily en- dorse the action of the Mayor of the city of Birmingham. in designating July 16 as general "clean-up day" Be is further resolved, That 1t be urged upon the citi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-10
AMUSEMENT
At the Rliou.


 The Andres are most conspicuous faa lures on the bill at the Bljou theatre ihis week. They give a performance that IS interesting and puzzling. MT Andre shows great dexterity as d palmist and prestidigitator, his feature act being q disappearance which is cleverly carried out His slight-of-hand tricks were well conceived and rapid enough to mvstifv the most experienced spectator urs Andre takes part in silent thought trans- mission, telling the names and charactar- istics of playing cards which are held ba- hind her back
 The most puzzling part of the Andres performance s, however, that part which is devoted to what are called "dream visions Mrs. Andre is thrown into a trance and while in this mesmerized sta she describes various persons in the au- dience, telling what they have written on pads and still held in their hands, also telling what certain people are thinking about. It is not easy to understand just how this phenomenon is brought about. but it is most interesting.
 Other features of the bill for this week are Malley and Meehan, who do a black face comedy turn which Is good. Both members of the team are skillful dancers and one executes some comic steps that are extremely laughable. They won more applause than anybody else last night. Miss Eleanor Henry sang several songs in an acceptabale manner and the Bijouscope gave new series of moving pictures which were pleasing.
 The matinee Thursday afternoon is an- nounced for ladies only" It is not stated just what is in store. but much curiosity has been aroused. Gentlemen will not be admitted to that performance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-10
RECORD OF COURTS
City Court of Birmingham.

Decress pro-confesso against the defend ants were rendered in the following cases:
 Mollie Byrd vs. William D. Byrd.
 John F. Knight vs Emma Knight.
 will Whitehead vs. Kitty Whitehead.
 New suits were entered in the city court yesterday as follows:
 Will Guise vs. the Western Union Tele- graph company, $500 for delay in deliver Ing a telegram, which the complainant ayers prevented his attending the bedside of his dying mother and being present at her funeral.
 Ben F. Barbour Plumbing and Electric company vs the Alabama State Fair and Exhibit association, suit to recover $l56o. .67, alleged to be due on account.
 Emile Nathan & Co.,, vs w. E. Dishe- room, doing business as the Ponce de Leon Saloon company, suit to recover s17s.75, alleged to be due on account,
 George Budd1e ct al. vs the Palace Iiv- cry company suit to recover s12s alleged to be due on account.
 chancery Court of Birmingham.
 In the case of W. A. Reed vs. Pri- ella Coleman ct al, the chancellor rem dered a decree granting rehearing of the case.
 The case of James Roy vs Cecilia N. Roy ct al, was submitted upon the appeal to remove the case from the probate to the chancery court.
 Chancellor Benners made an order in the case of William Quinn vs. the Ten nessee Coal Iron and Railroad company, allowing an amendment.
 The case of John w. Wilkes vs. Louisa Mcdonald ct al, was submitted for final decree.
 In the case of w. H. Mcclellan vs. Leila Montgomery ct al., the chancellor rendered decree overruling the motion to dismiss and sustaining the demurrers to the bill.
 The hearing of the appeal for re- ceiver in the case of Walter Hoffman vs. M. N. McNeill, was passed over until 10:30 this morning.
 Grady Ward ct al. and Katie Robbins ct al, petitionng that certain land be sold for division.
 John Starks and Arthur Sims entered petitions of voluntary bankruptcy in the federal court, the first giving his liabili- ties at $437 with assets of $30. while the second stated his liabilities to be $52, with assets amounting to about $25 in wear ing apparel and wages due.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-10

zens of Birmingham that their earnest cooperation in this matter is essential to the health of our city"
 The authorities are eager to make this day a successful one, and express the hope that all citizens will assist to the utmost of their ability.
 In regard to the cutting of weeds the medical society also passed this resolu- ton at the meeting last night:
 Be it resolved, That the action of the authorities in waiting until August be- fore enforcing the weed cutting law Is hereby endorsed.
 Be it further resolved, That after the said time we request that some be vigor- ously enforced, and herewith call on the people at large to actively cooperate in the interests of health and sanitation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-10
Eastern of Alabama Sold.

Talladega. July 9.-Deeds were filed to- day conveying the Eastern Railway of Alabama to the Atlanta. Birmingham and Atlantic railroad. The permanent location of the latter road to Birmingham is be- ing contended for by parties favoring the St. Clair and Shelby route which is delay ing construction. The engineering corps has been removed from Shelby county to survey another route
 The Eastern of Alabama extends from Stockdale to Pyriton, Ala distance of about thirteen miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-10

agreed with MT. Bennie that the fines im- posed in cases of violation should not go to the person making the arrest, but that the arresting officer should be placed upon salary, and thus do away with the insinuations of graft.
 After some discussion. the meeting was adjourned to reconvene on July g, at which time 1t is intended to elect a new corps of officers and establish the society upon firm basis Each person present at the meeting was to consider himself or herself a committee of one to work up interests In the meanwhile. President George M. Crukshank and Mayor George B. Ward were named as special com mttee to see that the proposed meeting shall be a success
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-10
CONTESTED ASSESSMENTS.
Board of Revenue and Commissione
 Thompson at Work.

The Board of Revenue was engaged yes- terday in the hearing of contested tax assessments. Back Tax Commissioner B. A. Thompson sat with the board in order to aid it by his experience and official position. It cannot be told as yet wheth- CT there will be an incerase or a de- crease in the list of such property th4s year. Last year there was an increase of something like $3,OO0,OOO shown in the val uation fixed by the board
 This business will engage the board for some time, but it will be several days before an accurate prediction can be made as to the increase or decrease this year over the last
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-10
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Helen stobart.

The death of Mrs. Helen Stobart widow of the late J. w, H. Stobart, at the home of her son-in-law, J. H. Sherer Belle Sumter, Ala. June 26, Is sincerely la- mented by many friends. Mrs. Stohart was for many years resident of Agua Vista, Catonsville and Baltimore. Md. but moved recently to Alabama. The de- ceased leaves two sons and a daughter. The interment was at Johns, Ala.