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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03

The National Valley Bank of
Staunton has called a meeting of
the stockholders for July 2Sth to
consider the ACCESSIBILITY of increas-
ing the capital stock from 100000
to 100000.
1t will be recalled that formerly
the capital stood at 100000 but
II years ago was reduced to $780,
600, at which it now stands, with
surplus of 100000 and undivided
profits of nearly 100000, With
the new stock issue and the surplus,
the bank will have, including liza
bility of stockholders over and
above the value of their stock,
100000 of assets for the security
of its patrons.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03

If you have pains in the back,
weak back, or any other indication
of a weakened or disordered condi-
ton of the kidneys or bladder, you
should get DeWitt's Kidney and
Bladder Pills right away when you
experience the least sign of kidney
or bladder complaints, but be sure
that you get DeWitt's Kidney and
Bladder Pills. We know what they
will do for you, and if you will send
your name to E. c. Dewitt q Co.,
Chicago, you will receive a free
trial box of these kidney and blad-
der pills. They are sold here by
X. H. Trimble.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03
INK CHAMELEON,
This Curious Animal Is Like Two HAN
Creatures Joined.

This Curious Animal Is Like Two HAN
Creatures Joined.
The chameleon Is not allied closely
to any other animal. 1t STANDS as
genus by itself. The nervous centers
In one lateral half operate independ'
emily of those In the other. Tnis
seems outrageous, and it is, but 1t is
true. The chameleon has two lateral
centers of perception-of sensation and
of motion. There exists also a third
center-that common one In which
abides the power of concentration by
means of which the two sides OF the
creature may be forced to work IN
harmony with each other. But this
center Of concentration does not al
ways dominate the situation. Not
withstanding the strictly symmetrical
structure of the animals two halves,
the eyes move quite independently,
and they convey distinct and separate
impressions to their respective centers
Of perception. AS OF the eyes, 30 Oh
the other members-each reports TO
and Is controlled by It's own center.
The result is that when the faculty
of concentration becomes disturbed
everything is jumbled. Let the chame-
leon be much agitated and Its move
ments grow erratic. They are those
Of two creatures fastened together, or,
rather, of two half creatures Joined.
Each half exhibits Its intention OF go
ing its separate way. The result Is
pitiable confusion Of movement. There
is no concordance Of action. A curl
Gus example of the chameleon's help
lessness when unduly excited is found
in the fact that 1t cannot swim. The
shock Of being plunged into water up
sets the poise Of It's faculty for concen-
tration. Forthwith each side strikes
out wildly for itself, to its own undo
ing. The chameleon is the only four
legged vertebrate that cannot swim.
When the creature Is calm every I'm
pulse to motion is referred to the COM
mon center Of concentration, and the
entire organism acts in fitting accord
with the commands issued by that fac
ulty. Thus, while totally different i'm
pressions from the two eyes are trans
mitted from their centers to the COM
mon one, that concentrating power de-
cides as to which scene Is the more
important and then directs the eye
otherwise engaged also to regard 1t.
The same principle applies in the con.
troll Of all the members-so long as the
animal remains unexcited. Any OBJ.
server may easily verify the existence
Of this dual nature in a superficial way
by some experiments with a sleeping
chameleon. A touch on one side OF
the animal will wake that side up,
while the other side sleens calmly on.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03
a Cowboy Solder.

Taking aside" said the nature stu
dent, "there is in New Zealand a cow
boy spider. This creature throws a
coil of web like lasso over its prey's
head, then adds more and more coils
and when the prey is bound hand and
foot devourS It.
There is a Borneo spider that in
the spring days plays fiddle. 1t Is a
common thing for lovesick spider to
dance before his girl, but this Borneo
boy my drawing his arm across his
tum produces sweet, clear note.
Whenever he sees good looking
young lady spider he stops and gives
her a tune, hoping to win her by mu-
sic."-Philadelphia Bulletin.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03
On the Care of New York.

The surface cars of New York carry
on each line as different nationality
as If each belonged to different coun-
try. On the Eighth avenue line there
are mostly colored people; on the Sixth
avenue they are largely Americans, If
there are any Americans in New York;
on the Broadway cars there are styl-
ishly dressed New Workers; on the
Third avenue Irish and Jewish people
predominant ON the Second avenue
Jewish, italian, Hungarian, Swedish
and German, while on the surface cars
that run along Avenue A you see
every foreign nationality under the
sun, all Observation-Disclosures York Press.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03
WAITING Her Choice.

"But," pleads the ardent young mil
lionaire, who has secured the license
to marry the beautiful chorus girl,
"why should we postpone our mar
riage for two weeks? We can just as
well run around to the minister, have
the ceremony performed and start on
our honey
"It looks all right from where you
SIT" she interrupts him. "But 1
wouldn't even get look In for press
notices If I got married this week
while all those grand opera stars are
taking up the space. Pet, the best
wedding notice we'd get would be a
line in the vital statistics. Chicago
pOSt
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03
Art In Selling Hats.

at makes you look SMALL" says the
saleslady to the big woman who Is
trying on the hat. Sold
at makes you look plump" she says
to the slender woman. Sold.
at makes you look young" she says
to the obviously middle aged woman.
Sold.
at makes you look TALL" she says to
the short woman. Sold.
at makes you look Short" she says
to the tall woman. Sold.
at brightens your face" she says to
the dark woman. Sold
ut brings out your color" she says
to the pale woman. Sold.
And all the hats were alike.-Judge.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03
1aSs 1eeting.

There will be Mass meeting of
the Democratic voters of Highland
county, at Monterey, on the 18th
or first day of July court, for the
purpose of selecting three members
from each Magisterial District of
said County. to serve on the Dem
ocratic County Committee for 2
years as provided by the Demo
cratic plan of organization. A
good turnout is desired.
j. A. Whitelaw, Clerk.
A. L. Jones Sec.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03
How He Lost Out.

1T served me right" sighed the
bachelor. II ought to have remem-
bered that women have no sense Of
humor."
whats gnawing you now?" querled
that inquisitive friend.
"Why, during leap year pretty girl
with an obese fortune proposed to me,
and l said No." explained the bach
elor, thinking. Of course, she would
take it for granted that my No meant
Yes but she simply let it go at that"
Chicago News.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03
An Authors Initials.

Initials are sometimes the resort Of
the writer who Is anxious to conceal
his identity. and glance through any
one Of the 700 volumes that comprise
the catalogue Of the British museum
reading room will discover some
strange instances. A theological book,
entitled Inquiry Into the Meaning Of
Demoniacks In the New Testament"
Is attributed to T. P. A. p. o. A. B. L.
c. o. S. Its real author was certain
Arthur Sykes, and the initials reveal
his position as ''the precentor and
prebendary Of Alton Borealis in the
church at salisbury."-London Chron-
icle.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03
Miners Freedom From Cancer.

miners never have cancer. In thir-
ty-fve years practice in mining town
1 haven't had single cancerous pa
tent"
"And to what, doctor, do you impute
this immunityT
miners are singularly cleanly. They
battle every day. They rarely smoke.
They are temperate and regular set.
Above alr'-
The physician smiled grimly.
Miners" he said, Idle young. Can
Ger is an old age disease. And there
really is the reason Of the miners can
cerous immunity" = Cincinnati En-
uuirer.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03
LECTION OF TEACHERS.

Notice is hereby given to those
who expect to apply for schools in
Monterey District, that a meeting
of the board will be held on We'd
nesday, July 9TH, for the purpose
of electing teachers for the term Of
1909-10. By order of the chair
man.
H. F. Slaven, clerk.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03
A NIGHT RIDERS RAID.

The worst night riders are Gallo
mel, croton oil or aloes pills. They
raid your bed to rob you Of rest.
Not so with DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. They never dirtress or in
convenience, but Away cleanse the
system, curing colds, headache,
constipation, malaria. 25c at X.
Trimhle'S.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03
Appointment of Teachers

Notice is hereby given to those
who expect to apply for schools in
Stonewall District, that a meeting Of
the Board will be held on Saturday,
July 31st, 1909, for the purpose of
appointing teachers for the term of
1909 and 10. Please send appli-
cations to Clerk of Board. By Or
der of the Board.
S. c.. Eagle, Clerk.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03
IS Announcement

To the voters of Bath, Highland
and Rockbridge counties, and
the city of Buena Vista.
At the earnest solicitation of ma
ny voters of my district, | announce
myself a candidate for the House
of Delegates of Virginia for the dis
trict composed of the counties of
Bath, Highland and Rockbride and
the city of Buena Vista.
Subject to the Democratic Pri-
mary.
John w. Stephenson.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03
Trouble All the Time.

Father-Its singular that whenever
l want you to marry a man you object
and whenever l do not want you to
marry one you stralghtway Insist on
1t. Daughter and whenever we
are agreed the man objects.-Liverpool
Mercury,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03
Vain REGRETS,

"That man Biffin lacks courage and
energy"
"Yes, confound him!'
"Why do you say that?"
Because he was counting my wife
long before / met her. If he had had
a little more courage and energy But
what's the use of talking about 1t
now ?"-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03
Not the Same.

Excuse me-" he said as he entered
the public library at Pegantic, "but do
you have any social registers herer
mo, we hain't," said the librarian,
with considerable hauteur. This here
buildin' is het up by steam, and we
hain't got nothin' but radiators, and
we don't allow no settin' around with
your feet on to them neither. The near
est thing we got to social registry In
this town is the postoff1ce stove. Lip
nincOtt'S
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03

The best pills made are DeWitt's
Little Early Risers, the famous lit
tie liver pills. They are small,
gentle, pleasant, easy to take and
act promptly. They are sold by X
II, Trimble.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03
What Rules the World.

When Napoleon caused the names OF
his dead soldiers to be inscribed on the
face of Pompey's pillar, some one crit
icised the act as "a mere bit Of imagi-
nation" THAT Is true" replied Ma
poleon, "but Imagination rules the
world. "-Atlantic.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03

M. E. CHURCH, SOUTH, CRABBoT-
TOM CIRCUIT.
lst Sunday, Central Church, II
a. m, Union Chapel, 3 p. m.
End Sunday, New Church 1920
am; Central Church, 8 p. m.
3rd Sunday, Union Chapel, II a.
M; Central Church, 8 p. m.
4th Sunday, Central Church, II
q. m; New Church, 3 p. m.
THOMAS COOPER.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03
How He Looked.

Green-I saw your friend White this
morning. Brown-So? | heard he was
sick. How did he look? Green-He
was looking the other way when saw
him. He owes me $10.-Chicago News.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03

Get DeWitt's Carbolized Witch
Hazel salve when you ask for it.
There are great many limitations,
but there is just one original. This
savle is good for anything where
Salve is needed to be used, but it is
especially good for piles. Sold by
X. H. Trimhle.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03
To the Democratic Voters of
theCounties of Bath, Highland
and Rockbridge, and the
City OF Buena Vista, Va:

City OF Buena Vista, Va:
Notice is hereby given that a
primary election for the nomination
of Democratic candidate for the
House of Delegates of Virginia, for
the district composed of above
counties and city, will be held at
the several voting precincts of said
counties and city on
THURSDAY, AUGUST 9TH, '09,
between sunrise and sunset of that
day.
Candidates are required to give
notice in writing, of their candi-
dacy, for such Office, to the Chair
man of the Executive Committees
of the said counties and city, prior
to 9 o'clock p. M, on Monday,
July 5th, 1909, accompanied by
amount of the assessment placed
upon them by the respective coun-
ty and city committees.
The plan, rules and regulations
for conducting this primary cleo
ton, shall be the same as adopted
by the State Democratic commit
tee for governing the state primary
to be held on above named date,
as far as same may be applicable.
Should there be only one candidate
for this Office, who shall have certif-
ed his candidacy as aboveprovided,
then after the time for giving no.
tice as aforesaid shall have expired,
the chairman of said county and
city committees shall declare said
candidate the nominee of the party
for said office.
j. W. Harper, Char. Dem.
Elk. Com, Bath Co., Hot Sprg. Va.
J. A. Whitelaw, Char. Dem.
Elk. Com, HIGHLAND Co., Monterey
Frank Moore, Char. Dem Elk.
Com, Rockbridge Co., Lexington.
H. S. Rucker, Char. Dem. Elk.
Com. City of Buena Vista, Buena
Vista, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03

Wool WANTED-The Cedar Bluff
Wooden Co. will be on the market
for your wool, with good prices and
the best line of Waolen goods.
Note these prices: Half cash and
half wooden goods, 80 to 80 cents.
Cedar Bluff Wooden Co.,
Ala Cedar Bluff, ' q
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03
StateNOrnal School
Harrisonburg, Va.

For the higher education of young
ladies and the professional training
of teachers. Location unsurpassed.
Handsome new buildings and COM
plete equipment. Modern dormi-
tory. Large and able faculty.
Thorough courses. Tuition Free in
all Departments. Living expenses
low. FIRST SESSION BEGINS SEPT.
%, 1909. Send for free illustrated
announcement to-
JULIAN A. BURRUss, Pres.
Harrisonburg, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03
Preaching Appointments

M. h, CHURCH, SOUTH, MONTEREY
CIRCUIT.
LIST Sunday, Hightown, II A. NJ;
Trinity, 3 Pm.
I'd Sunday, Monterey, II AM;
Seybert 3 P. NJ.
Bird Sunday, Trinity, at II A. NJ;
Hightown, 3 p. NJ.
4th Sunday, Seybert, II A. NJ;
Monterey, 8 PM.
&. L. POTTER.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03
A Reminder.

Mamma-What are you doing with
that string, Lola? Lola (aged ive)-
Tyin' it on my finger, mamma, SO II l
forget anything III be sure to member
it.-Chicago News.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03
CONDENSATION,

A young cadet was complaining OF
the tight fit of his uniform.
"Why, father" lie declared, "the col
lar presses my Adams apple SO hard
can taste ciderw-Harper's Weekly.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03
HIGHLAND M. E. CHURCH.

HIGHLAND NJ. E. CHURCH.
LIST Sunday, Union Chapel, II a.
M, Crabbottom, 3 p. m.
2 nd Sunday, Wesley Chapel, II
a. m, Vanderpool, 3 p. m.
Bird Sunday, Asburry Chapel, II
q. m, Thorny Bottom, 3 p. m.
4th Sunday, Green Hill, II a.
M, Fairview, p. m.
j. i. DOTsON, p. c.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03
Mina and Music

She (reading,-Mice are fond Of mu-
sic and will get as close to 1t as they
can. He--Just cut that out. and I'll
send 1t to the girl In the next fiat
Yonkers Statesman.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03

ST gets the Recorder for a year
and will keep you close touch with
the new proposed railroad.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03

SEARCHING FOR A WlFE-Am
mining man, "a years old, never married,
good health, character, aud some accom-
plishments. Have accumulated oyer
$25. 900 in Nevada mining and will settle
down in beautiful California with the
woman of my choice. Desire to know
.ady 1S TO 30 years old, fair looking, pos
sessing good common sense and who
would appreciate good home No Oh.
jeciions to widow. Ali correspondence
cOnfidentially received.
JOHN w GRANT,
Truckee, California.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03

Gentility is nothing but ancient
riches.-Burleigh.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03

Your little child is your only true
demOcrat.-Stowe.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03

You will get relief from Pain when
Or. Miles Anti-P Pain Pills are taken.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03

That experience which does not
make us better makes US worse
Holmes.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-03
EYE DON'TS
Lewisburg, w. Va,

Don't buy glasses as you would
shoes; they should be fitted by
an optician.
Don't wear other peoples glasses;
they were probably fitted for
other troubles than yours.
Don't let some cheap fakir tamper
with your eyes; call on legiti-
mate optician who has an office
or regular place of business.
Don't wear blue or colored glasses.
They may seem to give relief,
but are really injurious. The
man that prescribes them should
be able to give more beneficial
results with clear glasses. We
can.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-09
Grand Opera in baltimore.

Twenty performances Of grand opera by
the Metropolitan Opera Company, Of
New York City. have been announced 70
be given at the Lyric Theater in Balti-
more during the coming season. The first
performance will take place on Friday,
November u 'Tannhauser'' is the opera
announced for the opening performance,
with a strong cast headed by Nine Cad
ski and Nine. Jane Noria. Arrangements
have been made by the management Of
the Lyric Theater 70 run special trains
from Washington on opera nights. arriv-
ing IN Baltimore in ample time, and leav-
ing directly after the performance. Both
the Mount Royal and the Union stations
in Baltimore are close by the Lyric The
ater. so that no delay will be experienced
by those who desire TO attend these per-
fOrmanceS
The Washington herald., 1909-11-09
THE COLUMBIA.


For the third and probably the last
time Rose Stahl made her appearance in
The Chorus Lady at the Columbia last
evening. It would not be an exaggera-
ton 10 say that she was received as en-
Enthusiastically as she was on her first visit
here. There are some stars and some
plays that take place in the heart OF
the public on their first appearance which
succeeding years and visits only serve 10
make more lasting and more firm.
These plays are not many, but It must
be conceded that The Chorus Lady" as
interpreted by Miss Stahl and the excel
lent company of actors that support her.
is one Of them. There are few portraits
in the theatrical gallery that are as life
Ike and strike as sympathetic a chord as
that Of Patricia O'Brien. the generous.
warm-hearted. and invariably slangy
Chorus Lady" No one who has seen
Miss Stahl in this part Will forget her in
depreciation Of II, and they cannot be
anything but sorry that this WILL I'm all
probability, be the last season OF this adj
mlrable comedy.
The plot Of The Chorus Lady" IS too
well known 20 need retelling here. but II
seemed 10 gain an added freshness last
night which can DO attributed only n the
acting Of the entire company. or Miss
Stahls acting and reading Of the mart
there can be no criticism. As the chorus
glrl-superhcial and shallow enough on
the exterior but having an innate vein
OF sympathy and goodness which PROMPT
ed her 70 make the sacrifice that She
did for her sister. in the third act-the
star mace the role one Of the most vyorn-
anly and charming seen for some time
IL was type, and she played e as such
or course. she IS slangy. And some OF
her slang IS about two or three days
ahead Of the procession-but one sees so
soon the underlying strata of good sense
and taithfulness that the slang IS almost
forgotten. and they see only the woman
and her trials and pains and sufferings.
In the selection Of her company Miss
Stahl has evidently exercited that at
tribute that Patricia possesses Of being
able TO tell the good from the 'phony'
every crack out Of the box" for she has
gathered about her a company Of merit
and ability which add not a little to tho
stars success. II any names in partiou-
lar could be singled out Of the support
they would be those of Giles Shine and
Wilfred Lucas. the father and lover OF
Pat" respectively. Their work was es-
pecially good Miss Stahl was enthusi-
asticaIly received and after the scene
at the end Of the third act was recalled
several times.