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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-06-19

1t is reported that Mars is again
flashing signals to our earth. Pos
sibly the inhabitants are curious to
know the meaning of the large
number of dry spots that have APP
peared on the map of the United
States.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-06-19

For SALE-3 beautiful Farms in
the Little Levels of Pocabonias
county, w. Va 1873, 2l2 aud 300
acres and 2 on Locust Greek, same
county, 250 and 300 acres. 1,CO0,-
600 Fl. of white oak and hick DRY
timber on the 800 acre place. For
particulars, write or call on Ed. L..
Warren, Lewisburg, W. Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-06-19
NOTICE TO CONTRACT

ORS AND BUILDERS.
Bids will be received by the
School Board of Blue Grass Dis
-.rict, Highland Co., Va, until noon
June 30, 1908, for the erection and
completion of the high school
building at Crabbottom, Va, in &C
cordance with the plans and speci-
fications prepared by Chas. M. Rob
inson, school architect, Richmond,
Va, copy Of which may be seen
at the Recorder Office, or by call
ing on or writing the clerk of the
Board. By order of the Board.
GEO. E. SwECKER, Clk.,
R. F. D. No. l.,
Monterey, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-06-19
lts Cost.

A Frenchman, meeting an English
soldier with a Waterloo medal, ami
madverted sneeringly on the govern
ment for bestowing such triAe, which,
he declared, did not cost 3 francs.
"That is true, to be sure" replied the
hero, ut did not cost the English gov
srnment quite 3 francs, but 1t cost the
French a Napoleon"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-06-19
PICNIC.

There will be a picnic on the 4th
of July at the old camp ground, on
C. Winners place. Everybody IN
vited. All kinds of refreshments.
Gum Bros. erry-go-round, and a
string band. Come one and all and
have a good time. COMMITTEE.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-06-19
You SHOULD KNOW THIS

Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure
any case of kidney or bladder trou-
BILE that is not beyond the reach OF
medicine. No medicine can do
more. Swadley Bros, Vanderpool,
Va. Sold by all druggists-Monte-
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-06-19
Statement of the Financial Con
difiOn of

Statement of the Financial Con
difion of
The Bank of Highland, located at
Monterey, Va, in the State OF
Virginia, at the close of business,
May IA, 1908, made to the Corpor-
alton Commission.
RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts 39,1O4 80
Furniture and Fixtures 73 90
Due from Nat. Banks 6,493 AZ
Total S45,671 81
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in $4,000 90
Undivided profits, less at
paid for int. exp's and
taxes 6,149 II
Notes and bills re-dis't'd "a, 521 so
Total S45, 671 81
|, j. A. Jones, cashier, do solemn
ly swear that the above is true
statement of the~inancial condition
of the Bank of Highland, located
al Monterey, in the State of Vir-
ginia, at the close Of business on.
the IA day of May, 1908, to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
j, A, JONES, Cashier
Correct-Attest:
j. R. Gillian,
F. G, Mauzy,
A. L. Jones,
Directors.
State of Virginia,
County of Highland
In to and subscribed before
me-, "a I'd day Of June, 1908.
~ Lenore B. Matheny, N. r.
Ny combustion expires Dec. 5, 1909
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14
GOOD CAUSE FOR WRATH.
Al Collector and Irritated Walter
As,4-.- HAD the Same Feelings.

A Chicago art dealer was talking
about the wrath Of William r. Evans
the New York collector upon whom
90 many bogus paintings have been
imposed.
He's awfully angry" said the art
dealer. REFRESHING smile. ''Some OF
his costliest pictures, you know, have
turned out fakes. His blood boils
when he thinks Of the way he has
been duped.
He told me the other day that he
could hardly understand the rage that
possessed him against every petty lit
tie Insignificant dealer that had cheat.
ed him. He said it was like the rage
Of . waiter that he had noted one
afternoon at luncheon.
AT luncheon, Mr.. Evans said. he
called his walters attention to a dead
oy In some dish or other.
The waiter, as he took the dish
away, muttered with malevolent
look at the limp insect:
I'd give two-dollar bill II knew
for certain that this was the fly that's
been buzzing about my nose all the
morning."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14
"HoLD.UP" IN OYSTER BAY.
Presidents Son Helps obtain Funds
for Nassau Hospital.

Oyster Bay.-There were numerous
"holds-ups" on the streets Of Oyster
Bay Wednesday, and one of the hold
up artists was none other than the
presidents youngest son, Quentin.
The proceeds of the hold-ups are to
60 to worthy cause, the mainten-
ance of the Nassau hospital at
Mineola, the only one in Nassau
county.
Being in urgent need Of funds, the
Nassau hospital has sent forth appeals
to every town for assistance. In
Oyster Bay the Oyster Bay Academy,
whose pupils are all members of
wealthy families in the vicinity, adopt
ed novel means for securing funds.
Each member of the academy was
equipped with Red Cross arm-band
and sent forth on horseback to hold
up people, whether in automobiles,
carriages or afoot, and take from
them whatever sum they feel inclined
to give.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14
General Demand

Of the Well Informed OF the World has
always been for simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy Of known
value; q laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because its COM
ponent parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its ex-
cellent combination of Syrup of Figs and
Elixir of SIENNA, the California Fl Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits Of the laxative for its remark
able success.
That is one Of many reasons why
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of SIENNA is given
the preference by the Well-lnformcd.
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genune--manufac by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co., only, and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents
per bottle.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14
WRIGHT AROUSES FRENCH
MAKES HIS LONGEST AND MOST
SUCCESSFUL FLIGHT.
Capt. Baldwin Makes Preliminary
Speed Trial Of Dirlgible Balloon
4 Designed for Use of Army.

Lemans, France.-Tuesday evening
Wilbur Wright of Dayton, O.. made
the {Cugest and most successful flight
of the series of aeroplane trials which
he is conducting here, remaining in
the air three minutes and forty-four
seconds. The machine circled the field
three times at the rate Of SO miles an
hour.
On passing the grandstand Mr..
Wright gracefully descended until
within speaking distance of the spec.
tators, who wildly applauded hts exhi-
bition of mastery over the aeroplane.
after which he scared like bird to
new heights and continued his flight
until reaching the starting point where
he gently landed.
Washington.-The official speed
trial of Capt. Baldwin's dirigible bal
loon was again postponed Tuesday,
but preliminary speed trial was
made with Mr.. Curtis and Capt. Bald
win aboard. Capt. Baldwin again took
a westerly course in order to become
familiar with the official course lying
In the direction of Falls Church. 1t
is estimated an average speed of 1S
7-1O miles was maintained.
There were large number Of spec.
totors, including Secretary of War
Luke E. Wright and James Allen,
chief signal officer, present.
Greater interest seems to center in
.he aeroplane to be tried at Fort Myer
by the Wright brothers and A. M.
Herring. The latter has requested an
extension of 80 days In the time in
which he is to deliver his machine,
which will be granted. The Wright
aeroplane is expected any day. Or
vile Wright is coming from Dayton,
D., and it is thought that he will as
semble his machine and make prelim-
mary flights somewhere near Wash
ington before notifying the signal
corps of his readiness for the official
trials.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14
SHE COULD NOT WALK
For Notwithstanding Humor on Ankles
opiates Alone. Brought Sleep
Eczema Yielded to CutIcura.

Il had eczema for over two years
] had two physicians, but they only
gave me relief for a short time and
cannot enumerate the ointments and
lotions I used to no purpose. My ank
les were one mass of sores. The itch
ing and burning were so intense that
! could not sleep. I could not walk fol
, nearly four months. One day my hus
band said had better try the Cuticura
Remedies. After using them three
times had the best nights rest in
months unless I took an opiate.
used one set of Cuticura Soap, Oint
ment, and Pills, and my ankles healed
In short time. 1t is now a year since
I used Cuticura, and there has been nc
return .of the eczema. Mrs. David
Brown, Locke, Ark, May IS and July
13, 1907"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14
He Meant Business.

Two girls on the boardwalk talked
u young man.
Don't take any stock in him. said
the first "He is firt. He is jilt."
But his presents"
"He gives all the girls presents
when he is making up to them. Why,
he gave me something every other
week" s
But he gives me-" said the second
girl, "such presents as convince me
that he means business this time"
what has he given you?"
HE has given me tea service, Z
set of table linen, a Morris chair,
hall rug, and beautiful brass bed
stead. "-Exchange
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14

and as this unwieldy behemoth OF the
pen came into view the mysterious
black hoop also appeared on the sky.
line of the slope and began to bowl
down the incline towards the river.
Perhaps the SOW was up there mere,
rolling hoop, instead Of tucking her
snout down and fleeing, as the men
thought she would, she squealed like
some monstrous, disgusting fury, and,
turning square, hurled her tremendous
body with the speed of a vicious horse
down upon that apparition.
The spectators saw the uncanny cir
Gle let itself out like a frightened
thing, and leap and spin through the
air towards the river below. But the
SOW behind was not only racing now
she was being shot down the slope az
from a catapult with the weight of hel
own monstrous body, and in less than
80 seconds she closed her vicious
fangs upon the mysterious black hoop
AS she did SO, the apparition seemed
to vanish into thin air, and the mer
believed that the sow, too, had beer
cheated. But instead of giving up the
chase, she hurled herself upon some.
thing that, instead of going upright
like revolving wheel, went fiat in
the grass, feeding and granting as con.
tentedly as If at the trough.
When the four men reached the vo
racious animal, they beat her off with
sticks and stones and investigated her
capture. It was great black snake,
fully IL feet long, and Of unusual thick
ness for that species.
Every evening at shutdown, high up
near the clump of trees at the top of
the slope, this snake had come from
its lair-which was wide-nlouthed
ground-squirrel hole-and cunningy
thrusting it's tail into its mouth, had
erected it's body and bowled like a
hoop down the incline, to disappear
into an opening in the ground near the
river bank. Every evening it did this,
save on those rare occasions when,
either through alarm or to diversity it's
actions, it bowled uphill.
.. Which proves that nature and
not man invented that most useful
device-the wheel.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14
THE HOOP THAT
ROLLED UPHILL
By DON MARK LER4ON
Copyright, by Sho,.story Pub. Coz

something all alone that he didn't "a.
port to his host. for fear that that old
gentleman would think his city guest
held the truth altogether too lightly.
The mysterious black hoop, instead OF
appearing some 40 feet below the
clump of trees at the top Of the slope
and bowling down the incline, sudden.
ly appeared at the foot of the slope
near the river and bowled rapidly up
the hill, to vanish at that particular 10.
cality where 1t usually appeared.
There. was something positively I'm.
holy in the mysterious circle suddenly
appearing and rolling of itself uphill,
and the tourist got it into his head
that the country air wasn't doing his
health any good.
Three times therefore, twice down
the hill and once up the hill, the ap'
partition bowled unmolested. Then,
on Thursday evening, as the tourist,
his host, and couple Of farm hands
were waiting for the uncanny thing tc
make Its appearance an immense sow
from some neighboring farm suddenly
hove into sight high up on the slope
near the clump Of trees at the top
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14
BOILER BLOWS UP; EIGHT DEAD.
Terrific Explosion in a Rolling Mill
at York, Pa.

York, Pa.-Eight men were killed,
nearly a score of others more or less
seriously injured and thousands Of
dollars worth of property damaged by
the explosion of boiler in the York
rolling mill late Monday afternoon.
The shock was so terrific that it de-
molished large portion Of the mill
and sent heavy pieces Of twisted iron
and metal in all directions. The plant
of the Broomal, Schmidt & Steacy
company, near the scene of the ex-
plosion, was badly damaged. and a
horse which was standing 800 yards
distant from the mill was instantly
killed,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14
Saratoaa Sheriff Accused.

Saratoga, N. Y.-Copies of charges
of alleged neglect of duty, for failure
to suppress the alleged gambling at
Saratoga Springs, with a request for
his removal from Office, were served
upon Sheriff John Bradley, Jr. OF
Saratoga county, Monday night by
Ben Smith, stenographer to Gov
Hughes. Sheriff Bradley Is sum
moned to appear in his own defense in
the executive chamber at Albany on
August II, at three. p. m. The gov
ernor has directed Sheriff Bradley tc
file his answer to the charges by that
time. ...-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14
Few Horse. Used In China.

The only places in China where
horses are used to any great extent
are Shanghai, Esing-Tau and Tien'
Tsin. Australian "walers," so called
because they originate in New South
Wales, are the most popular. These
horses are imported into Shanghai in
patches of from 20 to so, are well ia
ken care of on the voyage, and, ar.
irving in excellent condition, are put
into use within couple Of weeks aft
er arrival, g..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14
ALMOST A SHADOW.
7 Gained 20 lbs. on Grape-Nuts.

There's a wonderful difference be-
tween food which merely tastes good
and one which builds up strength and
good healthy flesh.
It makes no difference how much we
eat unless we can digest it. 1t is
not really food to the system until
It is absorbed. A Yorkstate woman
4 says: .r.
II had been sufferer for ten years
4 with stomach and liver trouble, and
I had got SO bad that the least bit OF
1 food such as / then knew, would give
\ me untold misery for hours after
4 eating.
II lost flesh until I was almost a
shadow Of my original self and my
friends were quite alarmed about me.
First dropped coffee and used
Postum, then began to use Grape-Nuts
although had little faith it would do
me any good.
But continued to use the food and
have gained twenty pounds in weight
and feel like another person in every
way. feel as If life had truly begun
anew for me.
Il can eat anything I like now in
moderation, suffer no i'll effects, be on
my feet from morning until night.
Whereas year ago they had to send
me away from home for rest while
others cleaned house for me, this
spring have been able to do it myself
all alone.
my breakfast is simply Grape.Nuts
with cream and a cup Of Postum, with
sometimes an egg and piece Of toast,
but generally only Grape-Nuts and
Postum. And / can work until noon
and not feel as tired as one hours
work would have made me a year ago"
There's a Reason.
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Greek, Mich. Read, The Road to Well
vile, !" in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are senuins, true, and full Of human 1t a 4
y Interest.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14
To Wait Five Weeks in Line.

Duluth, MINI. s-With wait of near.
Iy five weeks ahead of her, Miss Anna
Rowe, an 1S-year-old Duluth girl, Mon
day took her place before the door of
the United States land office and will
camp there night and day until the
Fond du Lac Indian reservation land
is opened for settlement. Miss Rowe
is number six in the line.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14
Aston,shed Great Pianist.

"A collection of anecdotes OF musical
celebrities Just published at Leipsic
contains this one under the head o.
Anton Rubinstein. When the great
pianist was making. his tour OF tht
United States he sat one day In {
RAILROAD train looking out upon the
scenery. Suddenly man sittins
across the aisle spat over Rubinstein's
head out OF the open window. The
master drew back and gazed in aston
ishment and anger at the vulgar Amer
lean, who smiled and said, soothingly:
Don't worry; know my distance"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14
Summer Item.

eyes," said the teacher, you mus!
always remember that all liars will
have their portion in the lake which
burneth with fire and birthstone"
The little scholar looked thought
full. Suddenly he exclaimed: t
THAT settles pas hash. He goes
fishin' twice week."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14
Bio Red River Wheat Crop.

Crookston, Minn.-Reports received
in this city from the local agents OF
the Great Northern railway through
out the entire Red river valley indi-
cate at this time 20 per cent. better
crop than last year. or about ten mil
lion bushels of wheat.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14

Mrs. D. L. Dresser Obtains Divorce.
Sioux Falls, s. D-Mrs. Daniel Leroy
Dresser was granted an absolute di.
vorce Monday from Daniel Dresser,
president of the Ship Building Trust
and of the Trust Company Of the Re.
public of New York City, on the
ground of desertion.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14
Receivers for PiIisbury Mills.

Minneapolis, Minn.-As a step to-
wards reorganization certain stock
holders and holders of the Pillsbury-
Washburn Flour Milling company's
paper, petitioned the federal district
court for the appointment of receiv-
ers to direct the business. Three re-
ceivers were named.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14
First Woman to Win Chauchard Prize

Nine. Jeanne Marni has just won
the Chauchard prize given by the So.
ciete des Gems de Lettres Of France.
This is the first time that it has been
awarded to a woman. 1t was given
for the general excellence Of Nine.
Marni's work. Among the noted re.
cipients of the prize have been Guy
de Maupassant and Camille Lemon.
nier. ,....
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14
No Shortage; Bank Reopens.

Guthrie, Okla.-The Bank of Alton,
Okla, which was closed Monday pend
ing an investigation of it's affairs, was
reopened Tuesday and business re.
sumed. The examination of the bank S
affairs showed that there is no short,
age whatever.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14
Ainsworth r. spofford Dead.

Plymouth, N. H.-Ainsworth R.
Spofford, librarian of the congress.
sional library at Washington from
1864 to 1885,, and later chief assistant
librarian, died at Shepard hill, Holder
ness, Tuesday, aged "a.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14
And she /. Proud Of II.

z A.s Two ladies were lunching together
one day, when one who is member
Of the Colonial Danes said to the 9th.
er: why do you not join the Co
lonial Danes? You surely must be
eligible
"Oh, yes" responded her friend. u
Z forget just now the name Of my an
cestor, but know we have been de
scending for many years. Emily
Rhodes, in Lippincotts.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14
Dominion Liner Runs Aground.

Dominion Liner Runs Aground.
Montreal. - The Dominion liner
Southwark, bound from Montreal to
Liverpool with large number of pas.
sengers, ran aground during a dense
fog at Bras Point, on the outer edge
of Forteau bay. ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14
kilIed bv Fall Of Nine Stories.

New York. Falling nine stories
down the elevator shaft OF a Broad
way skyscraper Tuesday, August Does,
As years old, was instantly killed.
every bone in his body having been
broken. l.I1 !.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14

Washout Causes Fatal Wreck.
Goldfeld, Nev.-As the result Of a
swashout on the Tonopah G Tidewater,
near Shoshone, CAL, a passenger train
plunged into chasm and three men
were killed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14
Train smashes Street Car.

Detroit, Mich.-Six men were in
iured severely, but probably not fatal
ly, Wednesday afternoon when a fast
Grand Trunk passenger train from
Port Huron struck and wrecked
Harper avenue street car
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14
Needed II All.

Old Gentleman-Rastus, II you had
half of that big watermelon would you
be happy?
Little Rastus-No, sab.
5 Old Gentleman What more would
you want to complete your happiness!
Little stus-De odder half on dat
melon, sab III
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14

... Proof.
do you know that your chickens
come over into my garden2"
II thought they must be doing thai"
"Why did you think so?"
because they never come back"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14

1t Cures While You Walk
Allen Foot Fla for cofns and bunons hot sweaty
callous aching feet. 26c all Druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14

Much sympathy is wasted on people
who ought to be ashamed to keep the
undertaken waiting for job.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14

FITS, st. vltus' Dance and Nervous Diseases per
manently cured by DE- Kline Great Nerve Restorer
Send for FREE 200 trial bottle and treatise. DR.
h. II. Kline, Id, 93l Arch Street, Philadelphia. Pa
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14

Your Druggist Will Tell You
That Murine Eye Remedy Cures Eyes,
Makes Weak Eyes Strong. Doesn't Smart.
Soothes Eye Pain and Sells for SOC.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14
Fifteen Die in Mine Disaster.

Fifteen DIG "a. MIne O1sast0r'
Saarbrueken, Germany.-As a re-
suit of an explosion of firedamp Tues.
day in the Dudweiler mine, five miles
from here, Is persons were killed and
six badly hurt.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14

Mrs. Windows Soothing syrup.
silsys pair, cures wind coli0 2oc ADosue'
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14

How we enjoy meeting a man who
has no tale of woe to tell!
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14

Nothing can atone for want Of truth
-Ruskin.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-08-14

Back pay is usually slow about COM
ing to the 'front.'