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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-31

A curious search has just been
concluded by an English lawyer in
Washington that ended in tho cem-
etery of the government insane
asylum 1T Saint Elizabeth's across
the Eastern Branch of the Poto-
mac. The lawyer was there trying
to locate the heir TO a fortune of
100000 left by a wealthy manu-.
facturer in England. Tie legal
heir would have been one John
Cook, a nephew of the dead man.
A long search in this country indi-
Gated that he had come to Wash
ington and the lawyer fully expect.
ed to find him there, After con-
siderable trouble he found that
Cook had gone down in the world
and finally after being arrested as
a vagrant on the street, had been
committed to the government asy.
lum as an insane pauper. No one
knew anything about him, and at
ter lingering at the asylum for a
while he died and was buried at
public expense in the little ceme-
terry attached to the institution. At
this very time the fortune of &c..
100000 was awaiting him IN Eng
land. There was no record of any
other heirs to the money except a
sister of the dead man who is now
a permanent inmate Of an asylum
in Norfolk, Va. Some Of the money
was e. aside to pay her expenses in
that institution and the remainder
of the immense sum will revert to
the British crown for lack of an
owner,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-31

One of the subjects that has been
brought up every once in while
by the Postoffice Department is the
adoption of stamp selling machines
There was trial Of such machines
about year ago, and while there
were some that worked, thew were
all crude and none were adopted.
Now there is to be another test Of
machines that will sell one cent
and five cent stamps and postals.
1t is understood that some OF the
machines have been improved to
the point where they will be ac.
ceptable to the department. Their
adoption would be a convenience
for many places in the city, and it
is known that they would be large
~ installed by hotels and drug
Stores and many places where there
are not now branch postoffices. But
The most valuable locations FIR
them will be in country railway
stations and other places where
there is frequently great demandfor
stamps IN | NO way f supplying it.
A stamp is one Of the cheapest
things, but if it is wanted and not
to be had, it assumes value far
beyond its intrinsic worth. 1t is
verv much like wanting match
when a man has a pipe full of to.
bacco and no way of lighting. If
the Department can get satisfac'
tory penny in the slot machines for
selling stamps, it will be one Of the
greatest boons in the postal line
that has been granted to the coun-
try population since the establish
ment ii The Rural Free Delivery
system.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-31
A Bad Break.

At a banquet held in a room, the
walls OF which were adorned with
many beautiful paintings. a well
known college president was called
upon to respond to a toast. In the
course of his remarks, wishing to pay a
compliment to the ladies present and
designating the paintings with one Of
his characteristic gestures, he said,
"What need is there of these painted
beauties when we have so many with
US at the tableW
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-31

Tests with the government sub
marine boats that have just been
concluded at Newport. indicate
that this class Of vessel has devel
Oped to the point where it is no
longer mere forlorn hope, "A
death risking desperate contri.
vance. but a legitimate arm of the
service that will have to be def
nitely reckoDed with in future Ia
val wars and in naval building
programs. The two boats that
have been tested have not only
shown speed on the surface and I'M
der it but ability to stay down for
"a hours at time without incon-
yenience to their crews They
have shown that the United States
is in possession of as effective sub
marine vessels AS any power in the
world. and they indicate strongly
that the American coast will be a
mighty unhealthy region for any
hostile fleet to navigate in should
there arise the contingency Of an
other foreign war,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-31
rlENDIsH CRIME CHARGED
Two Young Men Under Arrest At
MarlintOn, w. Va.

Clifton Forge, Va, May 25-The
greatest excitement prevails at Mar.
linton, the county.seat Of Pocahon-
tas county, W. Va, on the Green
brier branch Of the G. & 0. Rail.
way. over the arrest Of Warwick
Radcliffe and Albert Cav OF the
charge Of having committed the
most fiendish crime in the recollec-
tions of the oldest inhabitants.
From persons coming here from
Marlintnn it is learned that Miss
Ona Bird, the Is year-Old daughter
of Squire Uriah Bird, and young
man named Glodwell had planned
to elope and get married. Ratcliffe
and Gay agreed to drive the couple
across the mountains. as it was i'm
possible for them to get away OH
the train without being detected,
and after starting on the journey
and at secluded spot, Radcliffe
and Gay. it is alleged, took charge
of the girl bv overpowering her
sweetheart, and assaulted her.
Having followed his daughter in
the hope Of forcing her to abandon
the idea of getting married at such
tender age, Squire Bird met up
with Caldwell, who told of the hor-
rible crime committed. THE girl
was found in the woods in nude
condition with all Of her clothing
missing, and it is said that hel
clothes have never been fonnd. The
arrest Of the culprits was soon ef.
fected and they are in Jail at Mar
linton with heavy guard protect
ing the Jail. A preliminary tria
was held Thursday before Justice
Curry, but rs it was secret, nothing
has been learned concerning tile
result other than sending the ac-
cused to the grand jury.
Squire Bird. it is said, came in
close range of Radcliffe aud fired al
him, but the shot went wide of its
mark. The Young lady is in a
critical condition.
There are all kinds Of threats be-
ing made and it would not be sur
prising to hear of a lynching at
Marlinton almost any hour.
The fsime took place last Tues
day, bu for several reasons it was
kept quiet and the particulars have
leaked out little at a time until the
facts as given above were secured.
-Staunton Dispatch.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-31

The Postoffice law authorities
are just laughing over a good Joke
on themselves. 1t seems that
there has been lot of fraud with
matrimonial advertisements in the
middle west. An enterp,ising la
dy, Mrs Lancaster and her daugh.
ter Garnet were at the bottom OF
it. and after some trouble the post
office inspectors ran them down
and subpeonaed one of Miss Gar.
nets victims to testify against her
But she was wise and married the
man in question the day they were
to be brought into court, and now
as he is her husband, he of course
cannot testify against her.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-31
The Arab War Chant.

Captain Won Herbert describes how
the sacred chant was sung by Osmap
Pasha's force In that last dreadful sor'
tie from Plevna. He knows, for, as he
says, "as a youngster Of seventeen, be-
ing then in the Turkish service. took
part In the charge" 1t Is solemn
four part chant for deep male voices.
with intervals, the melody recurring
again and again. Of alternating bar
monies hummed almost pianissimo. to
the words "Alla Akbar," and then
again rising ito a great Outburst on the
fifth note" There is more than sug-
cestion- Of plain song, that song which
drifted westward from the east-Pal|
Mall Gazette. <
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-31

An exchange says: A lady has
found sure cure for broken dishes
If the dish to be mended can be
tied together with stout string
then place it in boiling milk and
left one hour, you can never tell
the dish had been broken and it can
afterwards be put in boiling water
without the pieces coming apart
This experiment has been tried and
proven and many are the broken
dishes which were thought to be
useless and now as good as new.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-31
Obituary.
Toledo, Ill.

Toledo, Ill.,,
MAY 3, 1907.
Mrs Annie Gwinn TAYLOR died
at her home nea, GAINESVILLE, April
26th, 1907. Was born in Bath
county. Virginia, 1850, making her
SO years, 0 months and IA days old
ut the time Of her death. She died
after an illuess Of three months,
hut was confined to her bed
only two weeks. She was patient
until the last. Met every one
that came to see her, with smile.
Al! who new her loved her.
The people of this neighborhood
were shocked by the report Of her
death-though knowing that she
was seriously ill-they did not think
or realize that dealt, was. so near.
Almost all the people Of the vicini-
tv paid their last respects to her.
BY attending her funeral and bur-
ial at GAINESVILLE, Sunday morning,
which was conducted by Rev. Pink
staff, of Litch6eld. Interment at
GAINESVILLE cemetery. She was held
in high esteem, and by her kind
ness. sympathy and cheerfulness
with every one she came in con-
tact she won many friends. 10
know her was to love and respect
her.
The services, conducted By the
pastor of the Baptist church, were
most impressive. While the floral
offerings were many and beautiful
To the husband is extended the
sympathy Of the entire neighbor-
hood, and some day we shall un-
derstand.
At the close Of the service a
large concourSe Of sorrowing
friends followed the remains to its
last resting place, where the body
was consigned to the tomb. Friend.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-31

Capacity IS Beds
Ambulance Service
Training School for Nurses.
Ambitious young women paid
good salaries while training
Nurses supplied for Private Duty
Admits all diseases not contagious
C & o R r Emergency Hospital
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat depart
ment
Speciality: APPENDICITIS, Diseases,
of women, abdominal surgery
Hospital Fees $40 week
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-31
VIRGINIA WAITS
WITH OPEN ARTS

dedicated to the Virginia
Society l n Kentucky
W e are going back to the old Dominion,
The land of greatness and renoWn,
W here all are of the opinion.
That each should wear starry crown.
We are going back where loving hearts,
Are known on every land and sea,
Where they exist just as they are
And as they everywhere should be.
Oh! 1t will be happy day,
When we shall land in old Domin,
Then everyone Is bound to say,
"Welcome, welcome, come right In"
Virginia waits with open arms,
For all her children to return,
Where there is ever one sweet charm
In the fairest land beneath the sun.
Many there are who are going home,
Who will never 60 there any more,
For It's the last time they will roam,
Down by the Shenandoah.
Great the privilege OF those who go,
TO visit their native land,
That they will then be able to show
They love their homes blythe Rapidan.
And some would 60 to no other spot, :
In Virginia's broad domains,
Because there, was cast their lot,
Down by the grand old James
Whether we stop in Shenandoah,
Or go on. to Tuckahoe.
Theirs is a welcome evermore,
AS only true Virginians know.
One thing we will not fail tQ DO,
When we visit our native land,
Well get a chance to listen to
The music of StronewalIs Band:
II. A. HlNER.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-31
NOTICE To Our Gu SToMERs.

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds and lung troubles is not at
fected by National Pure Food and
Drug law as it contains no opiates
or other harmful drugs, and we re-
commend it as safe remedy for
children or adults. X. Fl. Trimble
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-31
Don't PAY ALIMONY

to be divorced from your appendix.
There will be no occasion for it il
you keep your bowels regular with
DR. Kings New Life Pills Their
action is so gentle that the appen-
dix never has cause to make the
least complaint. Guaranteed bv
X H Trim bic, druggist. Csc. Try
them.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-31

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is
best for women and children. Its
mild action and pleasant taste make
it preferable to violent purgatives,
such as pills, tablets, etc. Get the
booklet and sample of Orino at
K. H. Trim BILE.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-31
Monterey, Va, Friday, May 81, lso7

1t is hoped for that Spanish ba,
by.s sake that the royal nurse will
not have to use all its royal titles
when she is calling in hurry for
the paregoric.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-31

A Kansas man declares he saw
an angel fly over the state. And
it evidently was a pretty wise an
gel too, for it did not offer to stop
i'm Kansas.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-31
CONSERVATION.

Blobbs-Poor old BjOnes! The doctod
says be won't live six months. Slobba
I've been telling him that for the last
two years. NPhiladelphla Record.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-31

For SALE OR RENT-will sell or
rent the Hillside Hotel at Dunle-
vie, w Va. For full information
apply to } { Moorhead.
3 i5-Gt Dunleyie, W Va
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-31

o. o. COOPER, NJ. D., General surgery
R. B. MILLER, NJ. D., General Medicine
C. L. PENCE, N. D., House surgeon
C. w. ALBERT, MD, Eye, Ear, nose,
throat
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-31

DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder
Pills afford prompt relief for weak
kidneys, backache and urinary
troubles. Sold by K. H. Trimble.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-31
MORE News From THE New ENG
LAND STATES.

If anyone has any doubt as to
the virtue of Foley's Kidney Cure,
they need only refer to Alvin II +.
Simpson, Willamette, Conn, WHO
after almost losing hope of recove.
ry, on account of the failure of so
many remedies, finally tried Foley's
Kidney Cure, which he said was
just the thing for him. as four bot
Ties com pletely cured him. He is
now entirely we'll and free from all
suffering incident to acute kidney
trouble. X. b Trimble.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-31

The learned man has always riches
within himself. --Phaedrus.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-31
Preaching Appointments - June


lst Sunday-R ehoboth, II am ,
Beulsh, 3 pm, Green Hill, 1870 p.
m.
end STANDARDIZATION II IN,
Green Hill 3 p M, ltehoboth 7:3O
pm.
3rd Sunday-Monterey IL a. M,
Sey bert 3 pm,
9TH Sunday Monterey II a. M,
Trinity 3 p nj. A. A. WALKER.
Preaching services are held each
month as follows:
The 1st Sabbath, Monterey, IL
a. m. aud Pisgah at 3 p. M.
End Sabbath, New Hampden at
ii a. m.
Srd Sabbath, Pisgah, II a. NJ,
Monterey, 1880 pm.
18th Sabbath, Hightown, IL a. H.,
New Hampden, Up. m.
W. S. Trimble
will preach at the following
places OH Highland circuit NJ. u
Church as follows:
LIST Sunday, Union Chapel II a.
N. and Crabbottom at $3.50 p. m.
I'd Sunday, Wesley Chapel Il a.
m. and Vanderpool at $3.50 p. m.
3rd Sunday, Asbury Chapel ii a.
m. and Thorny Bottom at $3.50 pm
4th Sunday. Green Hill at II a.
III. and Fairyiew at $3.50 p. m.
j A Brumbangh, Pastor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
EARTHQUAKE DUG A WELL.

It has just been discovered that the
upheaval Of April Is did funny things 20
the wells in the court yard in the rear
OF the san Francisco mint For years
prior TO April IS these had been ordi-
nary, weII-behaved wells, yielding water
plentifully when a steam pump was
employed. But now they are spOuting
arteslan wells. from which a steady
stream OF water flows when no pump
ing IS done. This was discovered yes
terday when the pump was taken out
for repairs. the court yard being flooded
within a short time.
The wells were bored many years ago,
and are about 175 feet IN depth. There
was apparently a subterranean connec-
ton between them. for the pumping Of
water from one lowered the water IN
the other Normally the water was
within thirty feet OF the surface. and
that was the condition when the pump
was taken out last March. Yesterday,
for the first time since March, the
pumps were again removed. when Il
was discovered that the water flowed
freely.-San Francisco Chronicle.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18

over to announcing these gifts, and
much enthusiasm prevailed. As each
State was called and gave an account Of
its financial accomplishments OF she
year, the entire congress cheered again
and again. 1t proved most happy oc-
casion. and the Daughters had an op-
portunity 40 give vent to their enthusi-
asm and exchange the heartiest con
gratulatiOns. The society had already
accumulated $4,000 toward the compile
ton of the hall, and this years contri-
buttons nearly make up the required
sum
The fun list OF contributions was as
follows: Alabama, sos; Arizona, So;
Arkansas, SIS; Colorado. S25. Connect
cut, sos; Delaware, Si25; District Of Co
lumbia Sl,6lS.G5; Florida, $50: Georgia,
81 100; Illinois, S2.5l39O: Indiana, Sl61.l2,
Iowa, SITS: Kentucky. $40; Louisiana, $;
Maine, $3.50; Maryland, 500; Massa-
chusetts. S2,75I.50: Michigan. $Gsl-75; Min
nesOta. S122.50; Missouri, $1,000; Montana,
so; Mexico City. 500; Nebraska, S3lL25;
New Hampshire, 500; New Jersey,
S604.75; New Mexico, $50; New York.
S5,566.25; North Carolina, 500; Ohio,
$500. 70: Oklahoma. SO; Pennsylvania,
8. go; Texas, 1910. Virginia, Sl15; Wash
ington. IS: West Virginia, SIS, and Wis
consin. S5IO.72.
Last night the society was given a
reception in the Library Of Congress,
when its members were received by LIE
brarian Herbert Putnam and Mrs. Don
aid Mclean.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
The Evolution Of
Household Remedies,

The modern patent medicine BUSH
ness Is the natural OUtgrOWth Of the
old-time household remedies.
In the early history of this cOun-
try, EVERY FAMILY HAD ITS
HOMEMADE MEDICINES. Herb
teas, bitters, laxatiTes, and tOnics,
were to be found in almost every
house, compounded By the house,
wife, sometimes assisted BY the
apOthecary or the family doctor.
Such remedies as picrR, which was
alOes and quassla, dissolved I'm ap-
pie brandy. Sometimes a hep tonic,
made OF Whiskey, hops, and bitter
DaTkS. 4 score or more OF popular.
homemade remedies were thus com.
pounded, the formulate for which
were passed along from house TO
house, sometimes written, sometimes
verbally communicated.
The patent medicine business is a
natural OutgrOWth from this whole
some, Old-time custom. In the be-
ginning, some enterprising doctor,
impressed by the usefulness OF one
Of these homemade remedies, would
take il up, improve It In many ways,
manufacture it on a large scale. ad.
yertise It mainly through aImanaes
for the home, and thus It would be-
come used over a large area. LAT
TERLY THE HOUSEHOLD RENE
DY BUSINESS TOOK 4 MORE En-
ACT AND SCIENTIFIC FORM.
Peruna was originally one of
these Old-time remedies. 1t was
used by the MennOnites. of Pennsyf-
vania, before il was offered to the
public for sale. DIR. Hartman. THE
ORIGINAL C0MPOUNDER OF Pc
RUNA, is of Mennonite origin.
First, he prescribed it for his neigh
bOrs and his patients. The sale of
it Increased, and at last he estab-
liShed q mandatory and furnished
1t to the general drug trade.
PeTuna is useful In 6 great MANY
climatic ailments, such as coughs.
colds, sore throat, bronchitis, and
catarrhal diseases generally. THOU
SANDS OF FAMILIES HAVE
LEARNED THE USE OF PERUNA
and its value in the treatment of
these ailments. They have learned
to trust and believe i'm DR.. Hart.
mans Judgment, and to rely on his
remedy. Peruna.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
Dramatic Recital bv Miss Farln.

A dramatic recital win be given by
Miss Miriam Lee Early. OF Philadelphia.
for the benefit Of the ChiIdren's Home
at Christ Church Parish Hall, on Tues
day, Auril 3
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
Miss Frobers Body inferred.

The remains Of Miss Annie 5. Frobel
were brought TO this city from Scotia,
Ala. yesterday and Inferred in Ivy Hin
cemetery. Miss Frobei for many years
resided at wilton" IN Fairfax county
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
Notes and Personals

" Leon Clark has been awarded the
contract for furnishing the plans and
specifications OF the George r. Hin Me-
mortal building 10 be erected IN Wash
ington street between King and Prince
streets BY the Washington Street Meth
odist Episcopal Church South.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
THE INDIANS VIEW OF IT.

A distinguished army officer tells a
story on himself which relates 70 the
days when he was a young lieutenant
in the far West and a good many years
ago. he was OF a party who had gone
to see the Indians at Spokane Fails.
Among the redskins was Chief Moses,
who was fairly we'll educated and spoke
capital English. The young lieutenant
addressed Chief Moses in the Indian
tongue, saying; Moses, I have often
heard Of you and I have seen your pic
ture and your name in the newspapers,
but / have never before seen YOU and,
Offering his hand, added: II am glad 20
meet you. Moses scanned him from
head to foot. and as the young man
stood with outstretched hand the length
ening silence and stOliditv OF the chief
We're becoming painful when old Moses
at last, and with great elaboration. said
IN English: Young man, I have never
heard of you before and I have never
seen your picture or your name in the
newspa pers. but" he added lightly,
nevertheless, I am glad TO see you. -
and accepted his hand.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
OF HONOR
FOR Mr.. CARNEGIE
Commanders Cross Pre-
sented at Banquet on
Behalf OF France.

NEW YORK. April 1S.-The first con
vention Of the National Arbitration and
Peace Congress IS ended. after three
day session, with two large banquets-
one at the Hotel Aston and the other
at the WaldoTf-AstOria- The event OF
greatest interest was the decoration OF
Andrew Carnegie with the cross OF the
Legion OF Honor by the French govern
ment. represented by Baron d Estour-
nenes de Constant. in appreciation or
the ironmaster's work for peace and his
gift OF the palace at The Hague
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
ELLIOTT NORTHCOTT,
Republican Leader in West Virginia,
Who Wants to Be United
States Judge.
GovernorShip Not Desired,
Although He Is Urged
by Friends.

Elliott NorthcOtt is a prominent Re-
publican leader in West Virginia. He
IS United States attorney for the north
ern district OF his State, and he does
not deny his desire 10 be United States
judge
A few months ago a bill was pending
IN Congress TO give West Virginia a CO.
0dJutor judge, because the pr ut Off
cial was IN bad health.
There was much discussion 80 the ju-
dlclal proposition and NOrthcOtt was as
BQod as slated for appointment II the
bill passed. But IL cid not pass.
His admirers have suggested him for
governor next year He objects His
ambition Is for the bench, and he lives
IN hope that the next Congress will pro-
vide a place for him.
In 1893 NorthcOtt was chairman Of his
State committee. and had much To do
with piliug up q big majority for R0ose-
welt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18

Edward J. Fleming has been appointed
registrar OF the third ward By the cleo
toral board, vice August Nagel re
signed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
Mr.. Clum's Travel Talk.

The Second Travel Talk by Wood
worth Clum. given under the auspices
Endeavor Union, illustrating with the
stereOpticOn the points OF interest COW
ering a thirty-One day trip 10 the Inter
national Christian Endeavor Convention
In Seattle. Washington, in July Will be
given In the Vermont Avenue Christian
CHURCH, Vermont avenue above n
street, tomorrow evening at S O'Clock
Admission IS free, but by card only.
These cards may be obtained at Chris
tan EndeavOr headquarters IN the
Bond building.