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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-05-22

Lovely And our mind Il satisfied
that We haya found a9raathlag hss
Ia more beautiful thAh Anything
which we now behold,
But can anything be as strong,as
those rugged cliffs of solid rock,
rising high above us2 Then we
think of One who asformed all of
these things and know that He is
strength. Still looking up at the
towering rocks, we as never before,
catch the full meaning of the words
of the Psalmist when he said, "Be
thou a rock of habitation, where
unto I may continually resort; for
thou art my rock and my fortress. "
With our minds filled with such
thoughts and with visions of
grandeur before us, we think sure
ly there can be nothing that dwells
on earth so beautiful. My vocabu-
larry would become exhausted,
should | attempt to find words to
express the beauty that we beheld,
as we fingered at this picturesque
spot.
| must pass on and tell some
thing of the great religious conven-
ton that | attended in Louisville,
last fall. / spent few delightful
days there, mingling with some Of
the greatest evangelists and singers
of our land and country.
1t was there that | had the priv
ilege of hearing the inimitable "Bud
Robinson" preach for the first time
in my life. He is the most remark
able man in all our land to-day. At
the age of 81 he did not know
the first letter in the alphabet.
To-day he can recite from memory
one-sixth of the Bible, hence he is
called the walking Bible 1t is
said that he read the New Testa-
ment through by moonlight.
| saw and heard many things at
this great convention, but time
would fail me to speak of all that |
would like to say.
From there | came back to As
bury College, where l have been
pouring over my textbooks, and
solving the problems that all have
to solve who pass this way,
Sincerely yours,
KENYON Fl. BIRD.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-05-22
PLEASED WITH TRIP
SECRETARY TAFT BACK FROM THE
CANAL ZONE

Washington, d. c., May 1S.-Im-
mediately on returning from Pana-
ma at | o'clock this morning Sec
rotary Taft went to the Wife House,
where he remained half an hour
with the president, and where he
could not-get in or out of the exc
cutive offices without shaking hands
with large number of visitors. He
went to the war department about
1t:30 o'clock and took up the large
amount of work waiting for him.
Secretary Taft was delighted with
the general situation in the canal
country. "The people there are
contented," he said, "and heard
no complaints, Health and SAM
tary conditions were never better.
Work on the canal is progressing in
a most satisfactory way"
"How long before the canal will
be completely"
II would not like to venture
prediction as to the time for COM
pletion," said the secretary. ct
seems pretty sure that the excava-
lions will be completed within three
and half or four years. This can
be approximately told by measur-
ing the work already done and the
work to be done. We have no
measure, though, of how long it
will take to build the big dam and
construct the locks. 1t is proposed
to make the dam one of the strong
est ever known"
Raplying to questions as to the
boundary dispute between Column
bia and Panama, which is supposed
to have taken him to the isthmus,
the secretary said that he had not
talked it over with the president or
had the opportunity to see Secre-
tary Root. He ventured the be-
lief, however, that there was a way
out of the controversy. He would
see Secretary Root today and would
talk for a long time with the presi-
dent tonight on this and other ques-
tons, one of them the selection of
chief of the Engineer Corps of the
army in place of Gen. Mackenzie,
who is to retire.
1t is generally conceded that the
selection of General Mackenzie's
successor, which is confined to Off
GERS of the Corps of Engineers, lies
between Col. William L. Marshall,
on duty at New York city, COL
Thomas w. Symons,, on duty with
the New York canal commission,
and Lieut.. Col. Smith S. Leach, at
present on duty at the war depart
ment as principal assistant to Gen.
Mackenzie.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-05-22
POCAHONTAS ITEMS.
(MEssENGER.)

Miss Sallie Wilson, of Marlinton,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Lanty
McNeel, at this place. She is &C
companied by Miss Blanche Smith.
Both are teachers in the Marlinton
public schools. They expect to re-
turn home soon.
Mrs. O. E. Wade and son, Owen,
who were visiting at Meadow Dale,
Va, returned to their home here
last Monday. She was accompan-
led by her brother, Isaac Gum; he
returned home last Tuesday, &C
compunied by her niece, Miss Ma
bel Woods, who will spend some
time in old Virginia visiting friends
and relatives.
For over twenfy-four hours this
week, Carry A. Nation, famous sa-
loon-smasher, temperance lecturer
and reformer, was the guest of Mar
linton. Very little out of the ordi-
nary resulted from her visit here.
Her wrath was turned on the man
ager of the hotel on account Of
some post cards and a calendar or
two which ornamented the walls
of the office, and which she claim
ed were indecent. Some drummers
were also called down for singing
on the hotel porch. Her lecture
Tuesday night was one of abuse.
Everything came in for it's share of
condemnation. She saw no COOP
in anything except herself. and her
little Ratchet. Whiskey, tobacco;
pool-rooms, the merry widow hat,
secret orders-all came in for their
share of abuse. Her talk was
nothing more than that of a fana-
tic, although a number of good
points were made. What good she
accomplished here amounts to but
little. She gave a free talk We'd
nesday afternoon.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-05-22

A bill appropriating $5.OOO,OO0,
"for the enlargement of the capitol
grounds, and to provide site for a
monument or monumental memoir
ial to Lincoln, and a dignifed and
adequate approach to the capitol
building, and for the erection of a
monument to Abraham Lincoln, "
has been introduced in the house
by Mr.. Mccall, of Massachusetts,,
chairman of the committee on Ii
brary.
The bill contemplated the pur-
chase of Is squares of land on the
south side of Pennsylvania avenue,
extending from Third to Fifteenth
streets, the razing of all buildings
on that side of the avenue-includ-
ing many hotels and business
blocks and the postoffice building,
and the laying out Of the purchased
ground in mall, co-extensie with
the present mall and the botanic
gardens. The total estimated cost
of the undertaking is $40, 100000.
One million of the $5,OOO,OOO car
ried in the bill, is to be expended,
under it's terms, in the erection of a
Lincoln monument.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-05-22
Monterey, Va.

Dear Sir: Two men on the oppo-
site side of the same street sell sau-
sages, one at 10c h., the other at
5. Which sells the most sausages,
think you?
The answer is: 1t depends on the
street. There are plenty of streets
in the world where sc sausages 60
like the wind.
Devoe is an honest paint; there
are eight honest paints, 200 adult
Grated and short-measure; Devoe is
the best of the eight. Devoe has
more strength than the other sew
en-. The painter adds generally a
qnart of oil to Devoe; he still has a
stronger paint than any other one
of the seven.
The seven are sold at one price,
$1.75 a gvllon; a common price Of
second-rate paint is $3.50. II
takes s gallons Devoe to- paint a
small house, and IL Of average
paint; 8 gallons cost less than II;
the price is more than offset by less
gallons.
1t costs So to 81 a day to get
pain on; day is gallon: So to SIC
more to paint the more-gallon
paint; So to SIC less for painting
the less-gallon paint
The difference in first cost of the
two jobs is $14 to $22 and which
wears best do you think? It's the
less-gallon paint, because of it's
strength.
There are plenty of people to buy
those sc sausages. TO
Yours truly,
F. w. DEvoE & Co.
P. S. Asst & Hager, of Staunton,
Va, sell our paint.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-05-22
rlonterey. Va. Friday, May II, 1908

The most stupendous irrigation
system in the world, calling for an
outlay of S. 100000 on construc-
ton work alone, is the definite pre-
iect of E. H. Hartman in the I'm
perial Valley. His plans contem-
plate an immense high line canal
from point on the Alamo river,
20 miles east of Sharp's Heading,
100 feet above sea level, and fol-
lowing the east and north sides of
the desert basin that once held a
mighty sea, around the easterly
side of Imperial Valley, among the
hills above Salton Sea, and thence
down the Coachela Valley to lndio.
This canal, 1875 miles long, wi
cover approximately $500 square
miles. With water, this land
should become the most fertile on
the Atlantic continent, and will
leap in value from nothing to as
much as 81 500 an acre.
Hartman figures that sales OF
railway lands, redeemed by this
project, will return to the Southern
Pacifc the entire cost of the irriga-
ton works, and leave it clear to
the company as a perpetual source
of enormous income.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-05-22
COLDS THAT HANG ON.

Colds that hang on in the spring
deplete the system, exhausts the
nerves, and open the way for seri-
Gus illness. Take Foley's Honey
and Tar. 1t quickly stops the
C ,ugh and expels the cold. 1t is
safe and certain in results. Swad-
ley Bros Nanderpool, Va, Sold
BY all druggists, Monterey.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-05-22

Failing to get a single vote in
Congress, race-track gambling has
been banished from Washington
and the District of Columbia.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-05-22

1t can be said without question
that the small ancient politician
who rules the house of representa-
tives at Washington is retarding
the remedial and constructive leg
islation and through it the progress
of the country more than war and
pestilence.
Congress is desirious of extend
the benefits of parcels posts and
postal savings banks to the entire
country. Millions of people want
them, need them. A few banks
and few express companies and a
few small shop keepers oppose
them. If there ever was a ques-
ton where the greatest good OF the
greatest number was concerned
this is one, for the majority to be
benefited is overwhelming, at least
a hundred to one. Moreover the
National government would be ben
Gifted for it would make the nation
al postal system fself sustaining
while, as it is, it cost the Country
over SIS, 100000 year. 1t is hui
initiating to know that this country
loudly proclaiming itself the most
progressive in the world, is prevent
ed by it's misrepresentation govern
ment from having improvements
long enjoyed by the monarchies of
of Europe, and of some people in
Asia, Africa, and South America.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-05-22
CHRONIC CONSTIPATION CURED

One who suffers from chronic
constipation is in danger of mary
serious ailments. Foley's Orino
Laxative cures chronic constipa-
ton as it aids Digestion aud stimu-
lates the liver and bowels, restoring
The natural action oftbese orga.
Commence taking it to-day and
you will feel better at once. Fol-
eV's Orino Laxative does not nan.
seate or gripe and is pleasant to
take. Refuse substitutes. Swad
ley Bros, Vanderpool, Va. Sold
by all Druggists, Monterey.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-05-22
HUMAN FILTERS

The function Of the kidneys is
to strain out the impurities of the
blood, which is constantly passing
through them. Foley's Kidney
Remedy makes the kidneys healthy
so they will strain out all waste
matter from the blood. Take Fol
ey's Kidney Remedy at once and it
will make you well. Swadley
Bros. Vanderpool, Va. Sold BY
oil druggists, Monterey.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-05-22
VALUED SAME AS GOLD.

b. q. Stewart, a merchant Of &C.
dar View, Miss, saws: 81 tell nv
customers when they buy a box of
DR.. Kings New Life Pills thev get
the worth of that much gold in
weight, if afflicted with constipa-
tioa, malaria or billiousness." Sold
under guarantee at all drug stores,
25c.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-05-22
THF WORLDS BEST CLIMATE.


is not entirely free from disease, on
the high elevations favers prevail,
while on the lower levels inaleria
is encountered to a greater or less
extent, according to altitude. To
overcome climate affections lassi-
tude, malerla, jaundice, biliousness,
fever and ague, and general debili-
tv, the most effective remedy is
Electric BiIters, the great altera,
tive and blood purifier; antidote
for every form Of bodily weakness,
nervousness. aud insomonia. Sold
under guarantee by all druggists.
Price SOC. ~
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-05-22
NOTICE

As have closed my shop Mt
Mil Gap am now ready FOR set
Element. All accounts not settled
by the LIT Of May with me), can
be settled with S 5 Wade,
w. r. Pullin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-23

partially consented. though our mothers did SO very
reluctantly.
Next morning Balser came down and while we
talking the proposition with father and
mother Nab didn't once take her eyes off me- When
it settled that we were to go, she left the room
and went out to the back porch In moment or
two followed and found her crying.
Are you crying. Mab? l asked.
MOO she answered turning her face from me.
I'll not 60 if you want me to stay, said, hoping
in my, heart she would ask me not to go:
mo, no. Tom Andy Bill she replied. turning
toward me, careless of her tears. You must go.
You must not think of me-. would not stand in
your way for moment, and know am very foolish
to cry But Nan and Betty and Sue crying. and
don't why can't cry too
"'There is this difference, Nab. l answered
Your tears hurt me. burn me. and would not
you moments grief for anything in the
world
"'Yes, 1 know, Tom Andy Bill You are always
Ill-I'll-I'l be glad that good chance has come
to you. I'm not crying now. But she crying.
though she tried to laugh.
Soon my sisters came out to the porch, and
and-well the widespread misery l was creating
might have been considered luxury by some boys
for all my sisters were sweet, beautiful girls. and
Nab was without peer; but their tears made me
suffer
Its all off, girls it's all off! Ill not go step.
said l. tossing my hands in the air.
But then chorus of protests and tears
and shower of kisses,-ksses from all save Mab.-
and said would go if they insisted on it. My Sis
tiers soon stopped crying; but Nab could not stop.
arm about her and told her not to cry. that Tom
Andy Bill would be home again before long.
NAB answered between her sobs, Yes. l know
he'll be back. I'm foolish; butt feel-somethng
tells me-that I'll never see him again, and-and-
Oh I'm ashamed of myself; but can't help it,
Nan. can't help it,
Z" Balser waiting for at the gate my
sisters kissed me again, and [ Nan motion to
Betty and Sue to leave. When they had gone into
the house. Nan kissed me and took Nab by the
hand: saying. Tom Andy Bill is your brother too.
Nab Then she led her to and hurried into the
house: and-and- Well, IL can't tell you about
that
RALSER and I found the old waiting for us.
= and he overjoyed when said We would
go with him.
AT Cincinnati we had purchased two fine saddles
with enormous saddle bags. We had also bought
two beautiful short barrel, smooth bore guns in
which we could use either large bullet or bird shot.
We each took vast store of ammunition, fine
wooden blanket, new buckskin suit, and extra
pair of boots. We rode pair of fine horses. and in
fact had outfit good enough for any dandy trav-
eler.
1t the first week in May when started
We did not reach Fort Chicago till the last week in
June. and that was considered record breaking
trip. Chicago at that time consisted of few houses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-23

road to go with in place of the that
away: but 1T amt likely. Fort Chicago is so far.
and men doI: know nothln bout the Fur Com Com,
and findin' themselves broke far away from home
at the end o their job
- and after consulting together agreed offer
the old fellow help Balser told me to speak
to him: before started | said
Well stay with you till you reach Blue River,
and maybe you can find man there that will go
the rest of the way
II can't pay We, boys. cept in goods said the
old man. and it would be mighty poor pay. for the
company only lows three bits day fer help fer
this wagon and that be mighty little fer sech fine
boys be.
u tell YOU we don't want pay!' said l.
We'll. then III thank We a heap than
three bits a day said our new friend
We undertook bigger job than we had sup
posed. for the moved like snails compared to
horses. and we frequently had to wait half
day for the old man to overtake us: but were
in no hurry. and enjoyed lettering along the road.
talking about the treasure and camping out. The
weather beautiful and the road was fine but
it took nearly week to get to Blue River.
Before reached home had learned to like
the old man. and when he unyoked one evening on
the banks of the river we were sorry to part from
him:
We down from home early next morning
and tried to find man to go with him: but after
asking every idle fellow in the village of Blue River
we returned to friend and told him that we had
failed
81 didn't low We could find one said the old
It's hard to git anyone to work fer the Fur
Company cept Indians and halfbreeds. The fellow
that away from halfbreed. His father
Frenchman and his mother Wyandotte.
"Balser and [ sprang to feet at the word
'Wyandotte and asked in chorus, Where did you
find him?'
81 think he come from a tribe of Indians that
spent the winter out west O Fort Chicago some
where, They say there's bunch O Wyandottes
among them.-the last O the tribe-and I'm told
that the old Wyandotte chief is their chief
Perhaps you think that Baser and were not
excited. Balser said
"'Tom Andy Bill 1 want to speak to you'll!
We went off to little distance. and he continued
Here's chance! Let's go with the old man.
Don't say word said l, which meant, I'm
agreed
Then went back to the old man, and acted
"'You stay here till tomorrow and maybe We'll
go with you
IF We will I'll try to git the company to double
the wages, he answered, and they will pay you in
cash when you git to Fort Chicago.
RAISER and I hurried home and told our folks
- that we had opportunity to go to Fort Chi
cago helpers with the old man at good wages and
after considerable discussion during the evening they
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-12

more r1endly public sentiment. Its
objects as set forth in declaration
OF principles are as follows:
BY all means to cultivate and main
tain between its members such a
spirit of mutual interest and such con-
corn on the part Of all of them for
the welfare and prosperity of Ameri-
can railroads as will best promote
their successful and profitable opera
ton for the benefit alike of their en-
ployes, investors and the public.
ITO publicly provide means and
methods Of obtaining consideration
and hearing from all legislative bodies
and commissions empowered to enact
laws, rules and regulations affecting
the conduct and operation of railroads.
ITO do whatever lawful things may
be necessary in order to secure fair
return alike to capital and to labor
interested in American railroads, with
due respect at all times to efficient
service, fair treatment and safety to
the public"
Practically all the large railroads OF
the United States have signified their
intention OF joining the organization.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-12
PHILADELPHIA Flyer Of 1871.

In these days Of trains every hour.
on the hour" between New York and
Philadelphia. we can hardly conceive
how the newspaper announcement
made March 10. 1887, that a "Ayer
would begin flying on Sd April to per.
form the journey between the two
cities in one day could have created
a great sensation-even in Philadel.
phia Eighty miles in IA hours does
not seem TO us such breathless speed.
but when We read In the same paper
that in order to accomplish this feat
John Butler. with his Wagon, must
needs get out from the sign Of the
Death Of the Fox at daybreak and
drive At top speed (the horses being
changed at each stage ere the coach
stops rocking) to meet the ferry Of
Rubin Titzrandolph, which delivers
passengers In New York by night"
we can understand that for those
leisurely times this was indeed go
ing some" This. at least, was the
opinion Of traveller who performed
this journey In 1877, for he writes
home: And II any one wishes to
travel more quickly let him go to Ken
lucky and charter streak OF light
ping"
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-12
DURANGO, COLO.

Mr. Editor-Please allow me space
in your valuable journal to speak a
few words of the doings of Durango.
Embry chapel, A. NJ. E. church of
ficers and members are meeting with
great success. The Thanksgiving
dinner attracted a large crowd. Sun
day was a great time in Zion, spirit
ually and financially. Rev. Hills sub
ject for Sunday evening was, For
Whatsoever Is Born of God Over
cometh the World
Thanksgiving dinner and the rally
on Sunday, December 9Th, pleased
Rev. ]. H. D. Hill to see the united
effort of the good people of Durango,
helping in the struggle to pay the
church debt. Thanksgiving dinner
cleared s53OO; rally s213.4O; total
amount s26640.
Sunday school doing well. Rev.
Hill worked hard during the past
week and thanks are due Bro. F. F..
Fitchue, who gave him support in
the work.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-12

mated and appointed in and by said
instrument as the ..................
thereof.
You, the said heirs, are therefore
notified to be and appear before the
County Court of the City and County
of Denver, Colorado, at the Court
House in the City of Denver, on Mon
day, the 18th day of January, A. D.
1909, at 10 o'clock a. m, which time
and place have been fixed by the Court
for the hearing on the application for
the probate of said instrument, to at
tend the probate thereof and show
cause, if you can or may have, why
said instrument should not be admit
ted to probate and record as the true
last will and testament OF the said de-
ceased, and letters testamentary or Of
administration issue there on accord
ingly
Witness, THOMAS l.. BONFILS,
Clerk of the County Court within and
for the City and County of Denver,
State of Colorado, and the seal there
OF of said Court at Denver, in said
County and State, this ............
day of Observation-Disclosures. ..............
A. D. 190...
THOMAS L. BONFILS,
Clerk
BY X. P. Mace, Deputy.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-12
SEEKS ADVICE.

Philadelphia Pa, Nov 18th, 1908.
Mrs. Perkins:
Dear Madam-By the advice of Miss
Bertha Scott am writing to you con-
cerning my hair.
1t has never been very long, but
long and thick enough for me to do it
up nicely. But within the last year
or more it has grown very thin and
short. | have been to the most noted
hair culturist in this city for six
months and there is not the least bit
of Improvement And as there is such
an improvement in Miss Scott's hair
(for her hair was in very bad condi:
tion), | feel sure that you can do
something for mine.
HENRIETTA r. ELLISON,
Philadelphia, Pa.
239 S. 5th St.