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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-02-07
Application of a Principle

1t has been said that one of the
worst paymasters is the fellow who
pays his man before the work has
been done. | believe it was Abra-
ham Lincoln who said that he
never liked to receive his fee for a
case in advance of the completion
of the work, because he lost GER
tam degree of interest in the case
after he had received his fee. Now,
il the great honest statesman was
willing to admit his "human-na-
ture" on this point, what will be
the effect of paying ad-contrac
tor, whose reputation for working
roads sustains the fact that he is
''hard to hold to his contracts, his
fee before he has done the work?
We have in view the payment of
$113 to contractor on the Staun-
ton and Parkersburg pike and the
recommendation by County Off
cial for the payment of 1852 to
said contractor at a meeting of the
Board o. Supervisors held Jan. Is,
1908.
One who wants value received"
for the taxes and toll money.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-02-07
Asks US 10 Print it

To relieve the worst forms of
Rheumatism, take teaspoonful ct
the following mixture after each
meal and at bedtime:
Fluid Extract ,Dandelion, one
half ounce; Compound Kargon, l
ounce; Compound Syrup Sarsapa-
rilla, 3 ounces.
These harmless ingredients can
be obtained from our home drug
gist, and are easily mixed by shak-
| ing we'll in a bottle. Relief is felt
from the first few doses.
This prescription. states we'll
known authority in a Cleveland
morning paper, forces the clogged-
up, inactive kidneys to filter and
strain from the blood the poison
Gus waste matter and uric acid,
which cause rheumatism.
AS Rheumatism is not only the
most painful and tortuoas disease.
but dangerous to life, this simple
recipe will no doubt be greatly val
ued by many sufferers here at home
who should at once prepare the
mixture to get this relief.
1t is said that a person who
would take this prescription regu-
larlY, dose or two daily, or even a
few times a week. would never
have serious kidney or urinary dis
orders or Rheumatism.
Cut this out and preserve it.
Good rheumatism prescriptions
which really relieve, are scarce, in
deed, and when You need it, You
want it badly. Our druggists here
say that they will either supply
these ingredients or make the mix
ture ready to. take, il any of our
readers 80 prefer.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-02-07
Irish LeuaI Wits.

The mots Of the celebrated wits
Harry Deane Grady, Lysaght and Kel-
ler-of the Irish bar early In the last
century are now in large measure for
gotten. Some few are, however, Oh
record. Harry Deane Grady, a leader
of the Munster bar, voted In the Irish
house Of commons to support the union
against the wishes Of his constituents,
one of whom demonstrated Indignantly
with him on his intended course Of ac-
ton. what, do you mean to sell your
country2' EYES," was the cool reply,
"and very happy am to have a coun-
try to SELL"
Ned Lysaght, celebrated wit and
poetaster of the period In very embar-
rassed circumstances, applied to Mr..
La -ouche, the we'll known banker,
for place in his establishment. "What
situation, my dear Lysaght, could pos
sibly suit your said his friend, who
felt himself in a difficulty. "Not only
one, but two" was the reply. pray,
what are they?' IF you will only,
my dear La Touche, make me cashier
for one day I'll become runner the
next."-London Law Notes.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-02-07
What a Woman Did.

There is much to be said against the
New York cabby, but there are fire.
Quent occasions when one Is really de-
serving of sympathy. The other day a
cabby drove a well dressed and re-
fined looking woman to Broadway
restaurant where she ordered an ex-
pensive lunch and then told the waiter
that she had lost her purse, but that
her cab was waiting and If he would
send boy with her she would go
home for the money. The boy entered
the cab with her, and she directed the
cabby to drive to Sixth avenue de-
partment store. When they arrived
she left the boy In the cab, entered the
store to make an imaginary purchase
and went out at the opposite entrance.
In the hope Of getting information
about his departed fare, cabby drove
back to the restaurant, accompanied
by the brass buttoned boy, whom he
blackguarded all the way for letting
the woman escape. The restaurant
people discharged the lad for the same
reason, and the driver cried quits
New York Times.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-02-07
Sunday Lave Of Australia.

| Melbourne, Australia, has some laws
which are wonders. One Of them pro-
hibits the opening OF any cafe on Sum-
day before IL o'clock in the morning,
and the unwary American who may
M. know this finds himself suddenly
high and dry without thing to eat
till IL. So he soon learns, IL he's In
lodgings, to sleep till II and then for
age forth.
Another nice thing that contributes
to the hilarity Of the Sundays here
and the gayety of nations generally
is that there are no street cars running
till after 2 o'clock on Sundays. All
the steam roads bring thousands of
people into the city, but they have to
walk once they are inside the city
limits.
And If you buy bakers cakes and
pies to be taken away from the prem
Uses you may only buy them between
1 and 3 Sunday afternoons. And you
may not invite friends to dinner with
you in Sydney, which is In New South
Wales and under different Jurisdiction,
If you are living In hotel, because
in some mysterious way, which Is not
at all clear, you are breaking the Sum
day law.-New York World.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-02-07
TrlmbIe News.

Trimble, Va, Feb. 2--.lt ma
besn some time since We nave sen
in any letter from here, 80 l VII
send a few items.
We are having some extremei.
cold weather at this time.
The graund hog will get a goot
look at his shadow to-day. sine
the sun has made his appearance
but does not have very much fec
on the mercury, for it is still fon
above zero. We are getting som,
hard winters to make mp for tn
mild winters we have had preced
ing this one.
The farmers are blest with plen
ty of hay. The writer counted II
haystacks out in the pasture on TIT
Huyler and Whitelaw stock farm
and none have ever been broken
They set the farm off almost a.
much as the two new residences
which they have erected.
The sick in this neighborboot
are all getting along nicely
Mrs. A. j. Terry is very mucf
better.
Master Roy Dickson is able tc
go back to school again.
Mr.. Robertson, who has been
very i'll at John Bodkin's for some
time with pneumonia, is getting
along nicely under DR.. K. Il. Trim
ble's treatment.
: Our school is progressing nicely
under the management Of Wilmoi
Strathy. He is q fiue teacher and
knows how to conduct school,
G.. W. Armstrong has finished
his new barn.
Seba J. Bussard and wife visited
Mrs. NJ. L. Dickson last week.
They viii! return to Hot Springs
after short stay with their rela-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. f. Swadley's lit
tie son, Andrew. who has been very
Ill for several weeks, is no better
send in a few verses written by
G. A. Dickson in 1883 in regard to
parting with his dear friend in old
England. | know some OF his
Monterey friends will appreciate
il, those who knew him aud his
brother, William, who died in Mon
terey in 1890. NJ. L d.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-02-07
Strait Creek Locals.

Strait Creek, Va, Feb. 3.-We
have not been dead, but resting.
Our little valley has been very
quiet during the winter, with the
exception of few parties.
Miss Nellie Wagner gave her
friends birthday party, the 10th
of Nov, which was very much en-
joyed,
The Misses RaIston gave watch
party, which was the occasion of
much ENJOYMENT.
Cliff Samples is spending some
time with friends on the eastern
side.
Rev. Brumbaugh came to the
nelghborhood last week to recall
the Quarterly Meeting appoint
ment. Owing to the snow drifts
on Allegheny, the presiding elder
could not be present.
Mr.. Brumbaugh is now holding
a series of meetings at Asbury
Chapel.
]. b. Hicklin, of the eastern side,
visited his grandfather, j. r. Bev-
Beverage, last week.
Ronald Wagner got right badly
hurt last week by saw log rolling
over his foot.
]. W. Beverage is logging saw
set.
MIR. Clopton, the clock and or
gan repairer, was in our midst last
week.
If the ground hog saw his shad-
ow, we believe he broke the Sab.
bath, unless he was resting on the
hillside. HAPPY HULIaAN.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-02-07
AROUND TILL GAP

Feb. As to the weather, we
can truly boast of very pungent
dish Just nowhere is weather to
suit the fastidlous, but in our own
estimation none Of the freaks OF
winter can compare TO the good
old Summer time.
The community was aroused
early Saturday morning to hear
that the house of Mr. j W Bird
was on fire. The neighbors re-
sponded to the call and did all
they could to save the house, but
to no avail. They succeeded in
saving some things, but still il
was big loss. MIR and Mrs BIRD
are at w G Hull's for Il few days
but we are informed that. they viii
make their home at Monterey.
The friends of Robert Lightnel
are pleased to hear that he is gettine
on nicely. There is right much
sickness IN the valley Cehte
neighborhood, but all are on thu
mend.
The Ook and Chestnut lumber
Co, with force of hands, did q
rushing business last week. Ii A
Gum president, L B Ralston secre
t.r1 and A Chestnut tfamster
The grounding must have seer
his shadow, as the storm came on
about that time. We certainly dc
want to hear of the roads being
opened up, as the mails have been
unable to get through.
w II Wilson spent Saturday and
Sunday with his family.
J H Lightner is right much
complaining. Violet
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-02-07
Gladstone Nicknames.

A collection of the nicknames that
were from time to time conferred up.
on Mr.. Gladstone would be fine die:
tionary Of epithets alike of love and
dislike. Besides such perennials as the
Grand Old Man, "the G.. o. M" and
the Peoples William we recall the
Franchise Bill, the Pope Of England,
St William the Woodcutter, the Nah
di Of Midlothian, the Old Parliamen-
tary Hand, the Peoples VIII, Mr.. Mer-
rypebble, the Ancient Senator, Youart
the Man, Hawarden Bill, Prime Billy,
w. g., the Only William and the Old
Gentleman. At one time his name was
a favorite theme for Christmas cha
rades, among which may be remem-
bered the following elegant outburst
of Conservative wit: II should be my
first If could throw my second at my
whole"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-02-07
.,,r, p;..,.a Chano.n ~. ~

"The Fighting Chance. new
serial by Robert w Chambers will
appear in the Recorder at an early
date. In this brilliant satire on
New York Society the gifted au-
thor conducts the reader into the
inner circle of the Four Hundred,
showing the fast set in their gjd'sv
rounds of pleasure and struggles
for business supremacy. The chief
interest centers in the love story
which touches all the depths and
shadows of the human heart. A
real charming story--look for it,.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-02-07
REFLECTIONS ON PARTING.

When far from home and friends |
wandered,
And sundered every tie
That bound me to nv native landS
Twas sad to say goodbye.
To my father and mother who love
me well,
And all my friends so tine.
For my heart was sad and the tears
would start.
Till they hid you from my view
As | stood on the deck Of the
steamer,
And watched the shore recede.
1t seemed to me desolate day,
That we had parted indeed.
None can tell how | love you.
mother,
Above all earthly things,
The sight of your face is power
OF grace.
Like The touch Of an angels
wing.
In moments of sadness it cheers ME
And brightens my lonely wav,
Through the whirl and strife and
the fret of life,
Like the calm of a Sabbath day.
We cannot recale the past, alas!
Or bring it back again,
For the joys and tears OF bygone
years,
Would only bring US pain.
Let US hope that off ia the future,
Our lives may blend again
That sorrow and grief will pass -
away,
And endless joy will reign.
-C.A. Dickson, May 5, 1888.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-02-07
NEIGHBoRHooD FAvoRITE

Mrs. E. D. Charles, of Harbor,
Me-, speaking of Electric Bitters.
says: at is neigh borhood favorite
with u.s." 1t deserves to be fav-
orite everywhere. 1t gives quick
relief in dyspepsia, liver complaint.
kidney arrangement, .malnutrition.
nervousness, weakness and general
debility, Its action on the blood,
as thorough purifier makes it
especially useful as spring medi-
cine. This grand Alternative tonic
is sold under guarantee at all drug
stores. 50c.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-02-07
The Marble Bible.

In 1857 Mindon-min, king Of Bur-
ma, erected monument near Manda-
lay called the Kutho-daw. There he
built 700 temples, in each Of which
there Is slab Of white marble. Upon
these 700 slabs is engraved the whole
Of the Buddhist Bible, vast literature
in itself, equal to about six copies Of
the Holy Scriptures, This marble Bi-
BILE is engraved in the Pail language,
thought to be that spoken by Buddha
himself 500 B. G.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-02-07
Additional Notes

Feb. 3-Another little snow
another little drift-but who cares
We have plenty Of WOOD and 6res
We are sorry to report that A h
Jones is very mucn complaining
Miss Geneva Rod gers spent Sun
day and Monday at home.
Miss Lula Davis is visiting hel
sister, Mrs Hamilton. who is no!
very well.
James C Siron has sold his
mountain land to Dollar Malcomb.
Miss Margaret Jones, who went
to Doe Hill Saturday evening to
visit relatives, returned Monday
evening.
Snow storms and drifts are no
draw backs to drummers--Mr Kes
Ter, of Baltimore, passed through
here Monday evening.
Lots of ice being harvested all
the ice houses are being filled.
Henry IRVINE, who is teaching
in Crabbottom, spent Sunday with
his family.
A L Armstrong, after a severe
spell of sickness, is around again.
s Miss Nellie IRVINE visited Miss
Ollie Devericks, Of Liberty, last
week,
DIR Slron was called to Doe Hill,
Monday, to see DR. Jones, who was
very badly hurt by his horse fall
ing.
TIE following question was dis
cussed at the Lyceum Friday night:
Resolved that a tariff for protect
ion is better than tariff for rev.
only" The decision was in favor
of the affirmative, The recitation
by Miss Margaret Jones-"In a
far away country" was BEAUTIFUL
rendered, and was received with
much applause.
The subject to be discussed by
TIE boys next Friday night, is:
Resolved that the gun is more
useful to man than a dog"
ID. ID
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-02-07
Sour
aYaach

No appetite, loss OF strength, nervous
ness. headache, constipation, bad breath,
general debility, sour risings, and safaTrn
Of the stomach are all due to indigestion.
kodol relieves Indigestion. This new discov-
cry represents the natural juices OF dises-
don as they exist in healthy stomach,
combined with the greatest known tonic
and reconstructive properties. Kodol for
dyspepsia does not only relieve indigestion
and dyspepsia, but this famous remedy
helps all stomach troubles by cleansing.
purifying, sweetening and strengthening
the mucous membranes lining the stomach.
Mr.. S. S. Ball, Of Rayenswood, w. Va. says.
" was troubled with sour stomach for twenty years
Kodol cured me and we arc now using It IN mix
for baby"
Kodol Digests What You Eat.
ecstles only Relieves Indigestion sour stomach,
belching OF gas eto
Prepared by E. o. Dewitt & co., CHICAGO.
Sold by K H T,imble
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-02-07
For Rent.

| will rent privately my grazing
farm in Crabbottom, from one to
five years, also will sell 5 hay
stacks. For further information
call on or address
J b Hidy,
CrabbottOm, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-02-07
Notice

On and after Feb /, 1908, going
from Staunton TO Monterey, either
way, will be charged 81 SO. Chill
dren under IL years of aga taking
seat, half price. All fares col
lected at my place or settled with
driver before leaving hack. All
old contracts cancelled. lam COM
PEELED to d. this OH account OF
high prices. j. h Cross.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-02-07
SUFFERING AND DOLLARS, SAVED

E. S. Lopez, of Marilla, NJ Y,
says; II am a carpenter and have
had many severe cuts healed by
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Il has
saved me suffering and dollars. II
is by far the best healing salve
have ever found" Heals burns,
sores, ulcers, fever sores, eczema
and piles. % cents at all Drug
gists.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-02-07
FRon MCDOWELL

[ The following items were intend.
ed for last week, but the letter
was missent, coming to ne Satur.
dav evening with Staunton and
other post-marks on it'd.
Jan. {27, 19t8.-All kinds Of
weather Sunday night, rain, snow
sleet. thunder, and lightning.
Mrs A Fl Jones, who is very
much complaining, is spending
some time with friends at Doe
Hill.
Miss Nettie Bryant is visiting
friends in Staunton this week.
Mrs Martha Ralston, widow OF
the late John Kalston, died OF
pneumonia last Thursday night
at the home Of her daughter, Mrs
Bud Ralston. Her remains were
buried at McKendree-Rev. Roane
conducting the funeral services
The Young people of the village
enjoyed n hay ride 10 taffy stew
at Mrs Howard Siron's on Satur.
Cay night. They report a fine
time,
We are sorry to report that Nh
A S T Davis is notmuch improved
Whooping cough is prevailing
in the Seldom Seen neighborhood
ND Rexrode, who spent some
time with relatives, returned to
New York last week.
A case in court, of Robert Hinel
VS. John Smith, brought quite a
mum Der of people from Doe Hill
to our town oil Saturday.
George, Uenry, and Oliver Raj
ston have returned from the lum
Der camp on Cheat Mountain, and
report the snow-weil, we w0n'i
say how deep.
Miss Ethel Ralston is spending
the winter with her grandmother
Mrs Hook, and attending school
there.
Our Lyceum is we'll attended
The Trust question was debated
and decided that they were an in
jury to the prosperity of America,
The dogs have been among A H
Jones and j b Bradshaw's sheep
and killed and crippled quite a
mum Der. Look out for "pizen'
and lead!
Mrs M A Hildebrand has been
complaining for few days.
Sorry to hear that John Siron
fell on the ice and was badly
bruised.
Col. Leach, a respected citizen of
the Cowpasture, was partially par
alyzed, but is reported better at
this time.
We understand that the recita-
ton effectively rendered at the
Lyceum on Friday night, by Miss
Bessie Peterson, was very I'M
pressive and, at the close, was
highly applauded.
Mr. j B Bradshaw filled his ice
house last week, which is all that
has been gathered in town, so far.
b. b
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-29
CLAIMS SHE REFUSED
LIFE OF SHAME AND
MAN THREW VITRIOL

Charged with throwing vitriol in his
wifes face when she refused to enter
upon a life of shame, George l.. Parks
of Latin Station is being hunted by the
county authorities.
The complaint was issued yesterday
by Deputy District Attorney G. Ray
Horton on request of Mrs. Parks IA
ther, Mart j. Woods, a decorator OF
Alhambra, to whose house the young
wife fled after escaping from her hus-
bands home, where she had been held
a prisoner more than forty-eight hours.
The affair took place more than a
week ago, while Parks and his wife
were in the back yard of their home.
AT that time, 1t is said, Parks suggest
ed to his wife that she come to Los
Angeles and enter a house of prostitu-
ton in order tnat the family eXchequer
might be benefited. Mrs. Parks was
astounded at the proposition. She
cried out a protest but her husband
is said to have insisted that his wish
be carried out. A firm refusal fol-
lowed and Parks. drawing a bottle of
vitriol from his pocket, threw the con-
tents over his Wifes face, breast and
arms.
The only witness to the act was
Parks mother, Mrs. Madden, who fol-
lowed her daughter-in-law when she
ran screaming into the house. In an
effort to prevent the screams of the
young woman from attracting the at
tention of passersby Mrs. Madden,
without regard to harmony, banged the
family organ with all her strength.
Apparently this had the desired ef-
feet, for no inquiries were made by
the neighbors. For two days Mrs.
Parks was kept under lock and key,
guarded closely, according to her IA
ther, by her husband and mother-in-
law. Her clothing was hidden from
her and everything was done to pre-
vent communication with friends.
A letter written by Parks to his
father-in-law, in which he said his
wife was sick, aroused Woods suspi-
cions. This was followed by another
letter from Mrs. Parks, in which she
asked her parents to send clothing.
Woods finally succeeded in telephoning
his daughter, when she told him of her
husbands act and that she was with
out funds. She was told to borrow
enough to take her to Alhambra. She
reached the home of her parents last
week and is now being treated by DIR.
Cole.
Woods came to Los Angeles as soon
as possible and reported the matter to
the district attorney and a warrant
was issued for Parks arrest.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-29
MAYOR HARPER GIVEN
WELCOME AT VENICE
Local and National Issues Explained
In Stirring Addresses, and Enthu-
slasm for Success of Demo-
cratic Ticket Shown
Especial to The HeraId.]

VENICE, Sept. 2S.-A large and en-
thusiastic gathering greeted Mayor
Harper OF Los Angeles, and a number
of other speakers at the Democratic
mass meeting held at the auditorium
this evening. The meeting was under
the auspices of the Democratic central
committee.
After an address of welcome by Mil
ton Carlson, who spoke in behalf Of
the Democrats of Venice, DR.. White,
acting as chairman of the meeting, in
troduced Mayor Harper, who was re-
ceived with a storm of applause.
The mayor spoke on the subject of
the proposed boulevard from Los An
geles to Venice. He drew a vivid pic
ture of the finished roadway, suggest
ing broad walks. flowers and shade
trees, and wound up by pledging the
support of Supervisoral Candidate
Haddock for the project. The audience
went wild at the conclusion of his re-
marks and extended him quite an
ovation.
Frank D. Haddock followed with an
appeal to the voters for their support
at the coming election, and confirmed
all that Mayor Harper had promised.
David Reeves Smith gave minute
explanation of the currency plank of
the party platform and other national
issues.
Honorable A. D. Chappele closed the
evening with a stirring address and
appealed to voters to rally around the
standard and send w. ]. Bryan to
the White House.
Delegations were present from Re-
dondo, Palms, Hermosa, Sawtelle and
Santa Monica, members of which
heartily indorsed the plan of the pro-
jected boulevard and pledged allegiance
to the party. Miller's band gave time
ly selections between the addresses.