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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-05-01
r1R STOKES SOLE OWNER
New York Hotel Han Buys Ches'
apeake w stern

New York, April 24.--W. +. D,
Stokes, proprietor Of the Ansonla
Hotel, became a railroad magnate
"Wednesday by purchasing the en-
tire capital stock and all the bonds
outstanding of the Chesapeake
Western Railway COMPANY. 1t
cost him S25,O to bus in Sl,4l0,
600 of the roads first mortgage
bonds, 1911, 200 common and $GOo,-
400 preferred stock.
These securities are all that the
property has standing against ii,
and they were put up at auction in
Exchange salesroom, together with
100000 first mortgage bonds OF
the Pocahontas Company, which
were included in the S25, 900 pur-
chase price,
The securities had been hypothe-
Gated, and the sale was nothing
more than legal precauticn to es-
tphlisi a clear title, but it makes
Mr.. Stokes the sole owner of a Vir-
ginis railroad, which, though only
81 SO miles in length, at present
has projected ambitious extensions
which will carry it from Chesa-
peake Bav to Pittsburg and tap a
rich coal country in Virginia.
A representative Of Mr.. Stokes
said Yesterday that the road had
cost 81 100000 to build, and Mr.
Stokes was prepared to bid up to
100000 or 100000 to obtain the
property. Thomas Stokes, a
brother of w. E. D. Stokes, has
been interested in the road since ii
was incorporated eight years ago
and r. Mem. Gillespie, who is pres
ident, is Thomas Stokes son.in.
law. Besides its own length of
nearly fourteen miles, the Chesa-
peake Western leases the Chesa-
peake & Western Railroad, giving
total of 4O.96 miles of track ope-
rated, which runs from Elkton tc
North River Gap, Va.
Included in the railroads assets
are some 10000 acres OF forest
land with promising coal indica-
tions. Mr.. Stokes is prepared to
push the road to completion along
the original route, and vii start
drill work on the coal lands. Ills
decision as to the advisability OF
completing the road will be largely
influenced bv the Developments Of
the coal land exploration.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-05-01
Notice to Contractors and builders

Bids will be received by the
School Board of Blue Grass Dis
trict, Highland Co, Va, until
noon, May /, 1908, for the erection
and completion of the school build
ing at Crabbottom. Va. in accord
ance with the plans and specifica-
tions prepared by Charles M. Rob
;nson. school architect, Richmond,
Va. a copy of which may be seen
at the Recorder Office, at M. 4.
Simmons, or by calling on or ad-
dressing the clerk of the Board.
GEO. E. SwEcKER, Clerk.
r. F. D. No. /, Monterey, Va.
1873
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-05-01
A Convenient Pos3Ir1.

An old negro preacher gaze a. j
text, "De tree is known by bis firi
an hit DIES impossible ter shake q
possum down"
After the benediction an old brothe,
said to him:
81 never knowed befO' dat such
text wuz in de Bible"
"Well," admitted the preacher, nj
amt Exactly sot down Getaways,
th'owed In de possum ter hit de intel
iigence er my eongregationP-Atlanta
Constitution.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-05-01
POPULAR PLEA
OF HE'LL Is WRoNG, De oLAREs AN
Observation-Disclosures WILL BE
Two CLASSES OF SAVED PEOPLE

OF HE'LL Is WRONG, DE CLAREs AN
Observation-Disclosures WILL BE
Two CLASSES OF SAVED PEOPLE
That the old-fashioned coHcep-
ton Of he'll is wrong, that tt . mil
lennium is soon due and that the
idea of the world being DESTROYED
by fire is without foundation were
some Of the things said at Leila
mann's Hall by Mr. Clarence e.
Fowler, an evangelist of the Watch
Tower Bible and Track Society, OF
Allegheny. Pa, to the members OF
the millennial Bible class, says the
Baltimore Sun.
The address was the first OF a
series of six to be delivered by Mr..
Fowler. They will be delivered to
encourage the study of the Bible
and to interpret it properly.
MIR Fowler explained the princl-
pies Of the belief that the millen-
mum will come in 1914, and told
of what he believed would be its
nature. He illustrated his address
with a chart, showing the ages OF
the world and at the same time de-
clared that the fires of hell were
merely fgurative and that if the
Bible is properly interpreted it can
be seen that the punishment for
sin will be eternal death.
"The reason for these IDEAS" said
Mr. Fow Ter, ''are due to the fact
that people have accepted literally
many of the passages of the Bible
useed merelyias symbols. We do not
believe that the fire and torment OF
hell exist. Our conception of the
term is eternal death and those who
partake Of hell will not partake OF
the happiness Of Christ's kingdom
on earth.
1T is also said that the world
will be destroyed by fire when
Jesus comes to take possession of
| His kingdom. The fire the Bible
mentions, we believe, is merely fig
urative, and that the present order
of affairs will not pass away under
flames. We do believe that there
| will he a time Of great trouble
marking the ending of the present
world and the beginning of the
new reign of Christ"
Mr.. Fowler illustrated his talk
on the millennium by chart show
Jag the different ages, from the
time of Adam to the food. The
"present evil world" which is ruled
over, he said, largely by Satan, i'll
cludes two ages-the Jewish age
and the Gospel age, the latter be-
ginning with the coming of Christ
BY quoting passages Of the Bible
and telling of the Interpretation
put upon its prophecies, he said the
present age was nearing its close
When the millennium begins, Mr..
| Fowler said. the dead will be ressur-
rected and restored to the earth,
the wicked viii die and stay dead
forever and there will be two class
es of saved people. One class will
assume spirit form and be associat.
ed in the ruling Of the world with
ollrist and the other class will in
habit the earth
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-05-01
COOLED THE ADMIRAL.
An Answer For Which the High Official
Was unprepared.

An Answer For Which the High Official
Was Unprepared.
Going into port where the water
was very deep-Rio Janeiro, believe
relates Captain A. T. Mahan, the chain
cables "got away" as the expression
is, control was lost, and shackle after
shackle tore out of the hawse holes,
leaping and humping, rafting and
roaring. The admiral was on deck at
the moment, and when the chain had
been at last stopped and secured he
said to the captain: alfred, send for
the young man in charge of those
chains and give him a good setting
down. Ask him what he means by
letting such things happen" The Of.
hcer was sent for, and soon his ques-
tioning blue eyes appeared over the
hatch coaming. Alfred was mild
person and clearly did not like his job.
He could not have come up to the ad-
miral's standard. The latter saw 1t
and interviewed: Perhaps you had bet
ter leave it to me. I'll settle him."
Fixing his eyes on the offender, he
said sternly: What do you mean by
this, sir? Why in blazes did you not
stop that chainT The culprit, looking
quietly at him, replied simply, "How
In blazes could II" This was a shift
of wind for which the admiral was
unprepared. He was taken fat back.
After a moments hesitation he turned
to the captain and said meekly, yet
with evident consciousness Of a check
mate: "That's true, Alfred, How the
blazes could hep
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-05-01

lis pity to see a person ne
gltct indications of kidney or blad'
der trouble that may result III
Bright's disease when Foley's Kid
new Remedy will correct Irregular.
ties and strengthen these organs
Take Foley's Kidney Remedy at
the first sign Of danger. Swadley
Bros, Vanderpool, Va. Sold by all
Druggists, Monterey.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-05-01
She Was Posted.

"And do you doubt my lover" ne
asked passionately.
"No, Samuel" she answered, with
admirable tact "but when you say
that the day you call me yours will
usher in an era Of lifelong devotion
and tender solicitude you-pardon me,
dear, you put 1t on trife too thick.
You seem to forget, Samuel, that am
a widow."-London Telegraph.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-05-01
As Good as the Zoo.

"Will you come with me to the zoo
this afternoon
"No, thank you; would rather stay
at home. My eldest daughter jumps
like a wild goat, my youngest shrieks
like a parrot, my son Is as surly as q
bear, my wife snaps like a dog, and
my mother-in- law, who is veritable
tigress, says I am exactly like an
orang outang. SO, you see, have no
need to 60 to the zoo to see strange
creatures"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-05-01
The Greed For Gold.

'It's a deplorable thing, this greed
for gold" said the mournful person.
"Of- course" answered Mr. Sirius
Barker. 'If the greed for gold were
not so general you and / might have
q chance to get some. It's case OF
too many people recognizing a good
thing and trying to get In on it,
Washington Star.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-05-01
He Escaped.

81 have friend whe is writing an
Indian version of The Star Spangled
Banner"
IT s'pose 1t begins, Dosage, can Ute
seeY" inquired the cheerful idiot,
lodging Immediately into convenient
doorway Kansas City Journal.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-05-01
A Great Man.

"Father," said little Rollo. what is
q great man?"
"a great man, my son, Is one VINO
manages to gather about him a whole
lot Of assistants who will take the
blame for his mistakes while be gets
the credit for their good ideas"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-05-01
N O TICE

AsI have closed my shop at
Mill Gap | am now ready for set.
Element. All accounts not settled
by the LIST of May with me), can
be settled with S S Wade.
w. r. Pullin.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-05-01
A Difference.

Young Aspirant-Sir, may count on
your supporting me? Practical Citizen
That depends, young man. Are you
going to run for Office or do you want
to marry my Philadelphia
ledger
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-05-01
So Chilly.

"I feel" said the Boston girl, "that ]
have been on earth before in some re-
mote period"
"The glacial, maybe" ventured the
reckless man.-Louisyille Courier-Jour.
nal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-12
Announcement

/ wish to announce to the
people Of south Dickinson
county thatI have purchased
the Dillon Roller Mills. And
expect to maintain the excel
lent standard Of the former
owners, and if possible, to inn
prove the quality Of the Mill
products. | will make only
one grade Of fiour-THE
BEST. NY bran and shorts
will also be as good as the
best.
Custom grinding at lowest
living prices, exchange liberal,
everything guaranteed. | So
licit a share of your Patronage.
Yours for business,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-12


Mr.. Bailey reviewed at great length
the circumstances under which nation
al bank circulation has been issued.
"If any evidence were needed to
show US the danger Of committing the
control over our volume Of currency
to banks" declared Mr.. Bailey. IRE
cent events will furnish 1t. Last au.
tumn, when the country was in the
very throes of money famine, the
national banks did not come to the
rescue with cheerful and patriotic
alacrity, but on the contrary, sir, the
secretary of the treasury was com.
PEELED to beg them, almost upon bend
ed knees, to take out additional notes.
They preferred the clearinghouse GER
tiAcates, because 1t was easier to re-
tire them and less expensive to obtain
them"
Mr.. Bailey declared that he had his
own opinion on the cause of the recent
panic.
81 did not, Of course" said Mr..
Bailey, Overlook the fact that 1t has
been charged in many quarters that
the trouble was due to the persistent
demand Of the president Of the United
States for the enactment Of new laws
and the enforcement Of the old laws to
regulate and control our railroads; but
that charge has been made. by men
whose minds are heated with resent
ment, and It will not bear a close
analysis. The president has demand
ed only that the railroads OF this
country should be required to deal just
ly with the people; and he has
evinced no disposition to harass or to
Cypress them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-12
SPEECH
The Texas Senator Voiced Views Of
Minority In 0ppoaitiOn to
Aldrich Bill
WAS GREETED BY APPLAUSE
Banks Seek to Issue Notes Without In
terest or Security and Loai,
Them for interest and
Upon Security.

Washington, Mar, Ex-senator JOS
ebh M. Bailey Of Texas. member OF
the finance committee which report
ed the Aldrich currency bill, Monday,
held the attention Of his colleagues
and visitors who crowded the galleries
of the senate for over two hours with
a speech in opposition to that measure
When he concluded his address he
was greeted by a storm Of applause
and senators from both sides Of the
chamber as well as many members OF
the house who crowded about him to
extend their congratulations.
"The truth u.s." he said, "the nation
al banks of this country are seeking
to establish system Of asset cur
rency; and they will strive to defeat
any measure which compels them to
secure their circulation. They want
the privilege Of issuing their notes
without interest and without security,
and lending them to the people for in
terest and upon security. For my part,
I will never support bill which legal
ICES such an arrangement; and shall
always insist that the safety OF our
currency is of infinitely more import
ance to the country than the size OF
bank dividends"
He wanted to compel banks Of the
south to invest part of their capital
and surplus In state, country, district
and municipal bonds. He quoted
court decisions to show that there is
no question as to the right Of congress
to authorize the issuance OF money by
the government and make 1t legal ten.
der for all debts.
n II cannot account" he said, "for the
general but unfounded notion that the
issue Of currency is the function Of a
bank except upon the theory that 90
many governments have abdicated
that sovereign power and have per-
mitted banks to exercise II so long
that men have come to believe that
II IL, and has always been, a banking
privilege. Nothing could be further
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-12
ReoIs bTd Not write Lstters.

st. Joseph, Mo-, Mar. 1O.-Eduardo
Ragio, the young Italian who was ar
rested in Kansas City and brought
here, suspected of having sent threat
ening letters to Chief Of Police Frans,
will be deported, the police say, the
matter having been taken up by the
federal authorities. 1t is believed now
by the police that a companion OF
Ragio sent the letters, as another was
received Monday. Microscopic exam.
nation made OF the finger marks on
the letters show that they were NOT
made by Ragio. He agreed Monday
to being deported, though still denying
being an anarchist. The road stations
and the Italian quarters are being
closely watched and the police expect
to make more arrests.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-12
.Enallah PublIe Muet NOt Know.

London, Mar. 10.-The government
has decided to keep private the per
sonal letter written by Emperor Will
liam to Lord Tweedmouth, first lord
Of the admiralty, in which, 1t was
charged by the London Times, that his
majesty attempted to influence legis-
latIon in the matter Of the naval esti-
mates Of Great Britain. How this de-
cision, which was announced In both
houses Of parliament Monday evening.
will please the country remains to be
seen. Since A.. ]. Balfour, speaking
for the opposition Endorsed the policy
Of the cabinet, 1t may be predicted
that the public may consider the In
cident closed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-12
supreme court sustains sehmitz.

San Francisco. Mar, 10.-The state
supreme court Monday refused q re
hearing In the case Of Former Mayor
Eugene q sehmitE. convicted Of extor
tion from French restaurant proprie
tors and sentenced to i've years In the
penitentiary. The opinion vas unan-
Imous. This sustains the decision Of
TIE district court Of appeals. which
dscrsed that the judgment order Of
ne lover court vas void, sustained ths
demurrer 10 the indiotmout ana order
q ne dlrcharEs q the defendant On
ths rrouna that undeT ne Nv ~ Of
irncs IA bees conmitlsd
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mat lie Desired to be represented BY an
attorney and had not vet secured one.
He however, submitted number OF
documents to the committee. He stat
ed that he had been Swallowed by a.
tectives and said that IN order that
this shadowing be stopped he would
ask to have summoned as witnesses
three operatives connected with 10
cal detective agency. He also sub
mitted a list OF witnesses that he de-
sired to be summoned
Mr.. Lilley stated that he did not
propose to put himself in the attitude
Of a grand jury and present an in
dictment but he would, II permitted
BY the committee and assisted by an
attorney, examine these witnesses and
help the committee to the fullest ex-
tent possible in bringing out all the
facts. He said that to formulate
written charges and limit the investi-
CATION to these charges would simply
be to stifle real investigation and
make the adoption OF the resolution a
farce.
Mr.. Lilley asked that he be allowed
to name the manner in which the wit
nesses should be called. He did not
wish, he said, to be the first witness.
Mr.. Boutell stated that 1t was the In
tention OF the committee to have Mr..
Lilley first state what he knows Of his
own knowledge concerning these
charges and in order to allow him
to procure an attorney adjournment
was taken until Thursday morning;
T6e committee went into executive
session to consider Representative
Lilley's request in tho matter Of wit
nesses whom he desiI IS to have sum-
moned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-12
4 SHORT HEARING.
Ehe House Committee Net % Heas
MI. Lillsy's Charges Against
Electric Boat Company.
MAS NOT READY TO TESTIFY
Neither Did He Wish to File Written
Charpes--AdJournment Was
Taken to Permit Hlreing
An Attorney.

Washington. Mar 10.-The special
committee Of the house appointed by
Speaker Cannon, at the request OF
Representative Lilley Of Connecticut,
y to investigate the conduct OF the Elec-
trio Boat company Of New Jersey and
its predecessor, the Holland Boat com
pany. respecting the methods EN-
ployed by said companies In connec-
tion with past or proposed legislation
before congress" began Its investiga-
ton Monday. .
The committee, which Is composed
OF Representative Boutell, OF Illinois,
chairman; Stephens of Minnesota,
Olmstead of Pennsylvania, Broussard
q. Louisiana, and Howard Of Georgia,
met in a room at the House Office
building at 1890 o'clock Before the
committee had been called to order,
Chairman Boutell stated that no Wit
nesses had yet been summoned but
that Representative Lilley had been
requested to appear before the ctni-
mlLC6e, LHdL Id yCL LuO SoAhhh'tNS 1850
nothing before 1t and will not be In
position to summon witnesses until
Mr.. Lilley lays the facts before them.
After the committee had been called
to order the clerk was directed by
Chairman Boutell to read the report
Of the committee on rules pursuant
TO which the investigating committee
was appointed. When the clerk
reached that portion Of the report
which said that Mr.. Lilley at his own
instance appeared before the commit
tee on rules In connection with hrs
charges, Mr.. Lilley interrupted to say
that he had received written notice
from the clerk Of that committee to
appear before It.
When the reading OF the report had
been concluded Chairman BOutell
called on Representative Lilley and
asked him II he was prepared to go
ahead and state the facts In his pos
session. Mr.. Lilley said he was not
prepared to be examined at this time;
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-12
mann. asaa .n0o. mo- Aaasts.

Mobile, Ala, Mar. 1O.-To relieve
himself Of an Indebtedness Of over a
half million dollars, James Henry
Mason, Jr., OF New York City, contest
ant of the milliondollar will Of his
father, filed a petition in bankruptcy
in the United States district court here
Monday. The schedule Of indebted
ness contains the names of nearly 9
hundred creditors, footing up in round
numbers S5ss, 800 and states there are
no assets.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-12
I chInese BecSmIng Rfoused.

Canton Mar. 10.--A monster meeting
was held here Monday night to resist
the demand Of the Japanese govern
ment for the release of the Tatsu
Maru. The meeting was attended by a
great number Of prominent person
ages who vigorously asserted China's
sovereign rights. A resolution was
adopted to the effect that. failing the
confiscation Of the ship and her cargo,
a boycott would be inaugurated against
Japanese manufacturers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-12
ALFONSO IS Brave.
The Spanish King Starts on His
Trip to Barcelona Despite
Anarchistic Threats.
A aOTBED OF ANARCalsM
Some Of His Ministry Opposed His Go.
ina-EIaborate Precautions Have
Been Taken to Protect Y
the Royal Party.

Barcelona. Mar. 10.-Barcelona, the
stronghold of Spanish Republicanism,
the center Of violent agitations for
the past 20 years, and denominated by
the royalists as hotbed of anarchism,
is preparing to greet the king OF
Spain. King Alfonso will arrive here
Tuesday morning and every precau-
ton, within the powers of the civil
and military authorities, has been
taken to safeguard him during his
brief stay in this city.
Public buildings have been decor
ated and flags and streamers are fly
ing everywhere, SO that, outwardly at
least, his reception will be patriotic
one. But that there is fear Of attempts
at demonstrations is shown by the fact
that the official program OF the visit
has not been published and that all
the houses along the streets through
which the king will pass have been.
searched and will be guarded from
now ON. Monday additional order was
issued that all these houses must keep
their doors closed when the king is
passing.
An Austrian squadron is lying in
the harbor. 1t Is composed Of the bat
tleships Archduke Carl, Archduke
Frederick and Archduke Ferdinand
Max and the destroyers Uskoke and
Scharf-Schutze. King Alfonso will Wis
It the squadron on Wednesday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-12

San Francisco. Mar. 1O.-The Santa
Fe Railroad company Monday morning
sent in a contribution Of $4,000 to
the plague fund, which the citizens
health committee Is raising to exter'
inmate rats, make the city sanitary
and prevent the spread Of contagion.
Word has been received that Z. H
Hartman had authorized q contribu'
ton OF $4,000 from the Southern
Pacific.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-12
fortune for Y. N. c. A. Secretary.

Worcester, Mass, Mar. 1O.-John T.
Dover, secretary Of the Y. M. G. A.
here, has been notified that he is heir
to fortune of $1O,OOO.OOO left him by
an uncle, Thomas Wallace, who died
in Melbourne, Australia. q short time
ago. Mr.. Dover says that he Will
not 60 to Australia for the money,
although he has employed counsel
there to look after his interests.
whether he gets the money or not,
he says, he will retain his position as
secretary Of the local branch Of the
association.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-12
A sehoOI Entertainment Flight.

Springfield, NO., Mar 1O.-Green
Jones, deputy sheriff Of Fulton county,
Ark, and two farmers whose names
are not known, were wounded prob
ably fatally, during q pitched battle
with Joe and William Davis, brothers,
at q school entertainment at Moody.
The Dvis boys mounted horses and es'
capped into Howell county, Mo. A
posse Of officers and citizens Is search
ing for them.