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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-10
THE BOOMERANG.
One of fhc Most Peculiar weapons OF
War Ever Invented.

one of fhe Most Peculiar Weapons OF
War Ever Invented.
The boomerang is an instrument used
both in war and in the chase by the
aborigines of Australia. 1t is usually
about two feet in length, made of hard
wood bent into a curve resembling an
obtuse angle, fiat on one side and
rounded on the other The method of
using this curious weapon is very Pc
culiar. The thrower takes 1t in one
hand, holding the bent side downward,
and hurls 1t forward as If to hit some
object twenty or twenty-five yards IN
advance. Instead of continuing to go
directly forward in accordance with
the Newtonian law it slowly ascends
in the air, whirling round and round,
describing a beautiful and geometrical
curved line till 1t reaches considera-
BILE height, when 1t begins to retro
grade, finally sweeping over the head
of the protector, striking the object for
which it was intended, which is al
ways in the rear.
An English officer has this to say of
the singular weapon: "The boomerang
Is one Of the most curious weapons OF
war ever invented, at least by a bar
barous people, nor Is it easy to compre-
bend by what law Of projectiles 1t is
made to fake the singular directions
that it frequently does. / have seen a
native throw one so as to make 1t go
forty or fifty yards horizontally and
not more than four feet from the
ground. 1t would then suddenly dart
into the air to the height of fifty or
sixty yards, describe a very consider
able curve and finally fall at his feet.
In all cases, no matter how>thrown,
the boomerang keeps turning with
great rapidity, like as If ON pivot,
making a loud, whizzing noise all the
whiIeo
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-10

There is moe Catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases put
together, and until the last few years was
supposed to be incurable. For great
many years doctors pronounced it To-
cal disease and prescribed local remi-
dies, and by constantly failing to cure
with local treatment, pronounced it in
durable. Science has proven catarrh
to be constitutional disease and there
fore requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by
F ] Cheney g. Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the
only constitutional cure on the market'
1t is taken internally in doses from III
drops to tablespoonful. 1t acts directly
on the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. They offer one hundred dollars
Tor any case it fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testim onials.
Address: FL CHENEY & CO.. Tole-
do, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for coasti-
patton.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-10
The Forxetfu1 saurian.

A colored preacher took some candi-
dates for immersion down to river In
Louisiana. Seeing some alligators in
the stream, one Of them objected.
"Why, brother" urged the pastor,
"can't you trust the Lord? He took
care Of Jonah, didn't he?
"Y-a-a-s," admitted the darby, "but a
whales different. A whales got q
mem'ry, but eff one o. dem gators wus
ter swaller dis niger, he'd jes' go ter
sleep dar in de sun an fergit all bout
me."-Woman's Home Companion.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-10
HEAVEN AND HELL
Pictures ON Walls of'f1ouse Alarm
The Superstitious.

That portion of Morgan county
across the river from Hancock, Md,
is in state of excitement oyer
strange pictures, said to represent
scenes in heaven and hell, that
have appeared on the walls of a
room in the house of Emery Lopp.
and people are travelling for miles
to the house to view the wonderful
pictures.
The house, which is located in
The hill region, about two miles
from Hancock station, is modern
structure and modest home How
the scenes said to be depicted upon
the walls in such weird and fantas
tic shapes came there is complete
mystery, and supersiiticus people
firmly believe that some supernat-
ural power has been at work and
that the pictures are prophecy OF
things to happen. As result OF
the talk tibet has spread around
concerning the MYSTERIOUS delinea-
atoms excitement has been grow
ing right along until the whole
country around is aroused and eve
~ day mbers of people GU t. the
house to look urOn the walls,
A gentlemen from Haneoek was
informed by man of reliable
standing who vi it'd the house To
inspect the walls that the reports
concerning the affair are true. He
said no human hand could have
painted the scenes on the wall thai
appear in outline representing an
gels and devils, snakes and other
weird pictures that crawl and fly.
and Of beautiful vistas and pits of
flaming FIRE in such strong and
striking contrast that the oil server
is awed by the seeming presence of
some unseen power aud its work.
MIR. Lopp,tbe owner of the house,
is at loss to account for the mys-
tifying affair. He first noticed the
picture about n month ago AT
first the wall appeared to be discol-
ored as by smoke, and gradually
the scenes began to take shape, and
the outlines became clearer, and he
called some neighbors in to in
spect the scenes. They, too, were
struck by the weird shapes and
scenes upon which they looked
with wondering eyes, and The news
went abroad until every ~ IN
that section of the country beca
interested in the matter.
A well-known Hancock phvsi-
clan who was driving in that sec
ton the other day passed the honsr
Of mystery, and united 30 teams
hitched along the road. They were
on the way to the house. having
been attracted by the reports of
the strange sights to be seen there
The prophecies that have been
made that the world is to come to
an end OH June 10 by coming in
contact with a comet has added to
the excitement concerning the pic
lures in the house, and many be-
leve that this is a premonition of
warning for people to prepare for
the final of things on that date.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-10
Old Time Floggings.

An act of the time of Queen Eliza
beth ordained that Migrants were to be
stripped from the middle upward and
whipped till the body is bloody" Four
pence each was the recognized charge
made by the "whlpman" for every
male and female vagrant who passed
through his hands, but on special occa-
sions this sum was exceeded. Says the
constable's account of Great Staughton,
Huntingdonshire: "May, 1G01.-Paid in
charges taking up distracted woman,
watching her and whipping her next
day, 8 shillings pence" After whip
ping people according to the statute
the authorities sometimes gave them q
letter recommending constables and
others ito be as charitable as the law
permits"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-10
Cobb For Congress?

A good many of the papers in
this Congressional district are
booming Hon. j. Ii. N. Cobb. OF
Sapulpa, for Congress. MIR Cobb
made IA record ut Guthrie during
the convention. He was a power
there for good. Ii he can be pre-
vailed upon to enter the race for
congress, he will put up a fight
that will count. There possibly
isn't man in the entire district,
bette fitted to fill q congressional
chair than j. II. N. Cobb. He is
known all up and down the dis
trict. "Cobb for congress" will
mean neutrality-suspicious. Il. I'D
Light.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-10
HIGHLAND CROFTERs.
How They Lived In the Middle Of the
Last Century.

How They Lived In the Middle Of the
Last Century.
In the middle Of the last century
the crofters in the west highlands
seldom saw money and never needed
it, They erected for themselves huts
mostly built of turf, io0red with clay
and rooted with heather. They kept
few cattle, goats and sheep, which
grazed at will on the open hillside
and provided them with milk and
wool. They lived truly simple life,
and their needs were few. They grew
oats for their own food and potatoes,
which formed their other chief article
Of diet. Tea was an unknown lux
ury. 1t was by no means uncommon
to find persons who had never tasted
it. Wheaton bread had never been
seen in those parts. Their clothes
were made from the fleeces of their
own sheep, spun and woven by the
good wives during the long winter
nights and dyed from the simple dyes
made from the lichens which grew on
the stems Of trees or on the powders
of rock in the neighborhOod. The
whisky they drank came from secret
stills OH the hillside and had never
paid excise. The nearest parish
church was often many miles away.
No school was there for the children.
Very few of them, indeed, could read
or write. Still fewer had ever heard
a word of English spoken. Their spir-
itual needs, however, were not neg
lected, for they received constant Wis
its from the men," as they were call
ed. who had constituted themselves the
spiritual guides of their neighborhood
-Blackwood's Magazine.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-10
No tice to Breeders

All persons wishing to breed to
fine saddle horse, will do well to
look at my horse before breeding,
rs | think you Will e pleased with
him. his weight is 1900 lbs. when
in order, Is hands high, good ac-
ton, being of a fine dark brown
color, and breeds we'll after him
self. AL! his colts have good ac-
ton. saddle gaits, and good size.
This fine horse can be seen every
other week at the following places:
Tuesday, May IA, Crabbottom;
Wednesday, May 10, Monterey;
May 20, Swadley Bros. Wander
pool; Tuesday, May 81, Will Cor
belts; Wednesday, Nav %. & A
Dicksons; Thursday, May %, and
Friday "a H f Harold's at Mill Gap
on all Saturdays cali be found at
my stables.
Respectfully,
Geo H Brock, owner.
John Wade. Manager
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-10
K. S. Hull Promoted.

We are pleased to note the pro.
motion of our former county man,
Mr. Kirby S Hull, of Texas. a cousin
of Messrs Cyrus and Will Hull of
this county. The following is
taken from a Texas paper:
X S Hull, Of Texas & Gulf, takes
charge of the Southern Division of
the Sante Fe's Texas lines, April
lst, an superintendent, with head
quarters at Temple, Texas.
Mr. Hull came to Texas & Gulf at
the time it was acquired by the
Atkinson company last April and
has been in charge of operations
up to this time. He came here di
rect from the Beaumont division of
the Sante Fc where he held the po-
sition of superintendent of bridges
and building.
Mr.. Hull began his railroad ca
reer with the Sante Fe some nine
teen wears ago and has served con-
tinuously in the ranks and later as
an officer in the track and trans
portation and maintenace depart
men.s. He brought to the Texas
& Gulf mature experience and was
especially fitted for the position
which he he held with that compa.
nv. the condition of which required
large OUTLAWS for repairs and renew
ais of bridges and reorganization
to Sante Fe standards, all Of which
was accomplished in an incredibly
short time and without friction.
The position of an operating Of
fetal on small line call for All in
finite variety Of duties. That
these duties have been discharged
with fidelity and tact, is evidenced
not enls by marked recognition OF
his services, but by his universal
popularity among the patrons OF
the company, as we'll as its employ
rs and his fellow officers.
Mr.. Hull will be succeeded b.,
Mr.. NJ L Pratt. who is at re'eni
r. sldent engineer of the Southern
and Galveston division OF theSa nte
Fe with headquarters at Temple,
Texas.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-10
Letter to II. p. PATTERSON,
Monterey, Va.

Dear Sir: They're glad they
found.out Devoe.
Corpus Christi, Texas, is right
on the Gulf and one Of the har-
dest climates for paint; hot sun,
salt air, and strong winds.
The Sudbury Building, painted
Devoe in 1899, is shining exam
pie of perfect paint snow-white at
ter 7 years, as if painted last week.
We should like every property
owner from Maine to Mexico to see
that white white white.
Experience teaches who wants to
learn as who waits to be kicked.
Yours truly,
81 F. w. DEVOE & co.
P. S.-Ast & Haeer, Stanton. Va.
sell our paint.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-10
The Minds Eye.

1t will probably be news to most
people to hear that rudimentary traces
Of third eye exist among all verte-
brates, including man. In the human
race the third eye forms part of the
pineal gland, small mass about the
size of q pea in almost the very center
of the brain. Possibly, therefore,
there was more actual truth in the
well known expression "the minds
eye" than its originator dreamed of.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-10
DoN'T PAY ALIMoNY

to be divorced from your appendix:
There will be no occasion for 1t II
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 II Trimble, druggist. 25c. Try
them. -
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-10
NOTICE To OUR CUSTOMERS.

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 rs it contains no opiates
or other harmful drugs, and we re-
commend it as safe remedy for
children or adults. X. Fl. Trim BILE.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-10

Kodol for indigestion and dys-
pepsia not only digests what you
eat, it tones the stomach and adds
strength to the whole body. Makes
rich, pure blood. Kodol is MAIDEN
conformity to the National Pure
Food and Drug Law. Sold by K II
Trimble,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-10

For cold or cough take Kenne-
dy's Laxative Cough Syrup. Con-
tains no opiates and gently moves
the bowels, thereby driving the
cold entirely from the system. Con-
forms to the National Pure Food
and Drug Law. Sold by K. H..
Trimble.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-10
A NARROW ESCAPE

6 W Cloyd, a merchant. of
PUNK, Mo, had a narrow escape
four years ago, when he ran Jim
son bur into his thumb. lie says:
The doctor wanted to amputate it
but would not consent. bough'
box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve
and that cured the dangerous
wound" 25c at X H Trimble's,
druggist.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-10
A sly Poke,

Nell-When l met May today I had
my new gown on. OF course | expect
ed her to say something about 1t, but
she pretended not to have seen 1t.
Believes, she's an awfully consider
ate and tender hearted girl. Phila-
delphia Ledger.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-10
sell our paint

A little Kodol taken occasionally
especially after eating, will relieve
sour stomach. belching and heart
burn. J. b. Jones, Of Newport.
Tenn, says three bottles of Kodol
cured him Of dyspepsia. 1t is sold
here BY X. H Trimble.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-10

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 a sample of Orino at
X. II. Trimble.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-10
Capacity Is Beds

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&OR r Emergency Hospital
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat depart
ment
Speciality: APPENDICITIS, Diseases,
of women, abdominal surgery
Hospital Fees $40 a week
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-10

Cheerfulncss bears the same friendly
regard to the MUD as to the body. IL
banishes all anxious care and discon-
tent, soothes and composes the pas
sions and keeps them IN perpetual
calm.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-10
A ryniversaI Rule.

A good thing in one town sometimes
fails to work in another town. Abso-
lutte knowledge seems to be rare, ex-
cept that it always pays to be indus
trIous, fair and decent. = Atchison
Globe.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-10

This spring we are better
equipped with clothing and SAM
pies than ever before. The man
who makes selection from our
stock of late styles will be dressed
for the coming season. The price
will please you. Call and see qbr
clothing and samples for tal| br-
made clothing.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-10

For SALE 20 ,eallil g sste'ls
(twos in spring., all dehorned and
v cinai, d. VIII sell On lime if de-
sired with good paper.
S w SterreI', Hull, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-10

o. o. COOPER, NJ. D., General surgery
R. B. MILLER, NJ. D., General Medicine
G. L. PENCE, NJ. D., House surgeon
C. w. ALBERT, M.D,Eye, Ear, nose,
Throat
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-10
Preaching Appointments Hay.

iiSdShihS
Isl SUI diy, Strait Greek / n n,
aid Montere, at 1880 p M
2nd Sunday, l.elioboth II m,
and Green Hill 3 p m
3rl 5unda~. Hiyhtown IL a NJ,
and Trinity 3 p M
4th Sunday, Monterey III IA m,
and Strait Creek 3 pm
A A Walker.
Preaching services are held each
month as follows:
The 1st Sabbath, Monterey, II
a. M. and Pisgah at 3 p. m.
End Sabbath, New Hampton al
II a. m.
Ord Sabbath, Pisgah, II a. N
Monterey. 1880 pm.
4th Sabbath, Hightown, 1 / a. H.,
New Hampden, Z p. m.
W. s. Trimble
I will preach at the following
places on Highland circuit M: E
Church us follows:
1st Sunday, uhion Chapel II a.
N. and Crabbottom at $3.50 p. m.
ID Sunday, Wesley Chapel / a
m. and Vanderpool at $3.50 p. m.
3rd Sunday, Asbury Chapel | l a.
m. and Thorny Bottom at $3.50 pm
4th Sunday. Green Hill at IL a.
m. and Fairyiew at $50 p. NJ.
J A Brumbangh, Pastor
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-10

For SALE OR RENT-will sell or
rent the Hillside Hotel at Dunle-
vie. w Va. For full information
apply to } Z Moorhead,,
3-15-6t y Dunleyie, W va
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-05-10
Respectfully,

John Wade. Manager
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-08-08
The Christian Republic Talks.

Wanted-A religion that can
swim, skate. play ball, play tennis,
row boat, sing, laugh and enjoy
life in every bright wholesome
way. We have made religion op-
pressive, Oppressive, repressive
and rarely excessive in any feeling
except painful seriousness.
Our religion lacks rich blood ].
tense. vigorous muscle, a strong,
regular pulse. Why not tell our
Sunday schools that religion
brightens the eye, lightens the
heart and brings to life its richest
enjoyments? What we need is not
religion for the cemetery, but
for the Office, the store, the shop
the school, the farm and the home.
Tombstone piety is impressive in
] the moonlight, but sunlight means
health, heartiness. cheer, long life.
success and contentedness of mind
Christian Republic.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-08-08
No Cause for Alarm.

The little stir caused by the re-
port of a few cases of dengue fever
in Brownsville has subsidized. The
public has short memory and has
forgotten how frequently dengue
has prevailed in many parts of Tex
as and no one hurt or frightened.
ten years ago there were scores of
cases in almost every hamlet, it ran
its course and little harm was done.
The rumor was a good thing for
Corpus Christi, as it resulted in a
much needed sanitary campaigns
Not for moment was there cause
for alarm.-Corpus Christi Crony.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-08-08
THE DAILY HERALD.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8. 1907
PERSONALS.


Fred Neale came up from the
Point last night.
William A. Neale went down to
the coast yesterday.
Mrs. c. LarOche, Sr., went to
the Point yesterday.
J. c. Reister of San Antonio, is
in the city on business.
Mrs. M. Barreda returned yes
terday from Point Isabel.
Adolf Jagou spent a few hours
at Point Isabel yesterday.
Samuel W. Hughes came in
from La Gloria this morning.
T. Crixell. wife and two children
returned from the seaside last
night.
w. H. Brown of Corpus Christi
arrived here last night and is at
Miller.
H. J. Hedges and J. Shaw ar
rived in the city last night from
Houston.
G, W. Cox and S. ]. Cutting
were in the city yesterday from
Mercedes.
S. Robertson and wife come up
from the shores of Laguna Madre
last night.
DR.. Taylor returned with a party
of prospectors from Laguua Vista
last night.
Messrs, Fernandez, Egly,
Krausse, Rentfro and Armstrong
returned from the coast last night.
Josiah Turner came in from Gal
weston ranch today, and will leave
for home tomorrow. On the 10th
instant Mr.. Turner will celebrate
his 81st birthday.
E. Q. Beekman, representing
the American National Insurance
Company of Galveston, is in the
city. Mr.. Beekman is here to es-
tablish branch Office of the COM
pany for the transaction of indus
trial aud ordinary life insurance,
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-08-08
AWOnderfuI Transformation.

]. J. Cooke has returned to
Brownsville after a short visit to
relatives and old friends here. In
calling to put his Star date ahead
Mr.. Cooke stated that he had been
kept very busy with surveying and
engineering work in irrigation
work and in subdividing the great
numbers of tracts of land that are
constantly changing hands in that
country. He thinks irrigation is
making a wonderful transforma-
tin in the lower river valley and
there are probably very few wholook
with a larger share of optimism
upon new California ideas which
will follow the application of water
to those highly fertile lands than
he. For the Stars part we think
the possibilities of that section
with water are we'll nigh limitless
and the supply of water from the
river for this purpose seems like.
wise inexhaustible, but we do moi
believe dry farming is practicable
down that way one year with
another. Cuero Daily Star.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-08-08
WHY so WEAK2
Kidney Troubles May be Sappins
Your Life Away. Brownsville People
Have Learned This Fact.

When a healthy man or woman
begins to run down without ap-
parent cause, becomes weak, lam
guild, depressed, suffers backache,
headache, dizzy spells and urinary
disorders, look to the kidneys for
the cause of it all. Keep the kid
neys well and they will keep you
well. Doan's Kidney Pills cure
sick kidneys and keep them we'll.
J.P. Anderson, carpenter, liv-
ing in the southern part of
Corpus Christi, Texas, says:
My Kidneys have given me more
or less trouble for the past two
years. A sharp twinge of pain at
times, darling through my back,
loins and the secretions were too
frequent and caused much annoy
ance, especially in the winter. My
son saw Doan's Kidney Pills adj
vertised and brought home a box.
used them and obtained great
benefit. The action of the kidneys
was corrected and my back has
given me no trouble since. I can
recommend Doan's Kidney Pills
with pleasure. %
Plenty more proof like this from
Brownsville people. Call at J. L.
Putegnat and Bros drug store
and ask what customers report.
For sale by all dealers. Price so
Icents. Foster Milpurn Co Buff
Ifalo, New York, sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name Doan' s.
and take no other.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-08-08
Will Resort to Legislation.

One celery grower near Browns
vile made thousand dollars off a
single acre, which shows that if
we are to have swollen fortunes
reduced by statute there will have
to be some legislation against big
farms in the Brownsville country.
Galveston News.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-08-08
Immigration Business IS Growins.

FREDERIC ]. CoMBE, Mayor
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-08-08
Paint Your Buggy for 7Sc.

to $1.O0 with Devoe Gloss Car
rage Paint. 1t weighs 8 to 8 ozs.
more to the pint than others, wears
logger and gives a gloss equal to
new work. Sold by
FRONTIER LUMBER Co