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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
Hindu Juggling.

The Hindu jugglers and acrobats are
tho most skillful In the world. One OF
the latest stories told of them Is about
o nerformer who went through many
Wonderful feats perched OH the top Of
q single bamboo stick about fifteen
feet In height. The top Of the stick
WAS tied to q girdle around his waist.
and leg rest was provided by IA cush-
ion n few feet down the pole. Perch
ed on this slender stick he hoped and
danced about in the liveiest way. ac-
COMMANDED by the tapping OF drum.
II would be considered a skillful feat
To walk about with ease on a pair of
stills fifteen feet IN height. but this
Hindu showed marvellous power of
equilibrium OH single stick. He did
other things even more wonderful. For
example. he balanced light stick on
his nose and heavy one Oh his chin
and then threw the heavy one into the
air with his head and caught II on the
end of light one. While balancing
the two sticks thus. end Oh end. hi
made one revOlve In one direction art'
the other In the opposite direction.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
Created a New Word.

It was the third Earl Spencer who
added word to the language In conse-
quence Of wager. The bet was that
by cutting off the tail part Of his over
coat he could bring into fashion over
coats so short that the skirts OF the
undercoat would show beneath. He
won his wager, and spencer" became
the name both of that garment and OF
the feminine one afterward construct
ed In its likeness. The peerage has
added more than one name to the
Technology Of costume. Everybody
knows "Wellingtons." and the billy
cock hat Is said by some to be really
BILLY Coke" from Coke Of Norfolk.
earl of Leicester. But none OF these
examples In the sphere Of clothes rivals
what the Earl of Sandwich did when
be contrived the slice Of meat between
bread as a device to enable him to 60
on gambling without leaving on for a
meaI.-London Chronicle.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
Buried Landscapes.

One of the most curious results OF
geological exploration is the discovery
of buried landscapes" by which Is
meant parts of the former face Of the
earth now covered under later depos-
its. but yet retaining so many Of their
original features that the geologist can
Ideally reconstruct the scenes that
would have been presented to the eye
of man IL be had been present among
them. Sometimes buried landscapes
exist In countries now densely inhabit-
ed. Investigation has shown that one
lies beneath the region In England
known as Charnwood forest The
rocky projections seen there are the
peaks and aretes of II buried mountain
chain belonging 10 the old red sand
stone period. Several different phases
In the history of this landscape have
been traced. At one time 1t contained
salt lakes aud desert expanses. In It's
modern form 1t Is a pastoral region.
with barren. stony tracts and rocky
eminences where the ancient noun
tains probes through the soil.-Detroit
Free Press.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
"Grey" and Gray"

What Is the difference. If any. h"
tween grey" and gray" aside frt"
the matter Of spelling?
The editor Of the Oxford Dicii0nnr
some years ago made extended III fi
as to usage and found that opinions
London varied. Replies to his fnr>
tons showed that in Great Britain til
form grey Is the more frequent in rsr
despite the authority of DR.. JolnsM
and later photographers. who give tn
preference to gray. Many correspond
ents said that they used the two fern
with a difference Of meaning or appli
cation. the distinction most generally
recognized being that grey denotes
more delicate or lighter tint than gray
Others considered the difference to bt
that gray Is warmer color or that II
has a mixture of red or brown. An
other group held that grey has more OF
sentiment. gray more OF color. whicf
may mean that grey is a suggestion
rather than a positive outline.-NeN
York Press.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
rha Restaurant Piccolo.

Writing from Dresden. an American
says: "There is at least one thing In
a German restaurant for which one
would look In vain In our country.
That Is the piccolo. You may think
that mean a musical instrument and
that any orchestra In any country
might have one Of these. but you are
wrong. My piccolo. the one at the
restaurant. is human being. fie is
a boy twelve to fifteen years old. who
assists the regular walters He wears
the regulation walters costume and
looks funny in his spiketail coat. He
Is as solemn as a funeral. knows how
to extract tip and for the high priv
ilege of retaining bis place and taking
his first degree as waiter must en-
dure much abuse at the hands OF the
head waiter and his underlngs. He
is a funny little fellow. this piccolo.
who because Of his appearance could
never prosper In our countfy."-Dew
York Tribune.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
A New Game.

William is the only son OF q pious
minister. and. though he Is only three
and half years of age. his father
considers 1t quite time be learned
properly to observe grace on coming
to the table. His parents have more
than once endeavored to explain TO
him the reasons for his so doing. bur
the little boy regards 1t as no more
than an amusing game.
The other afternoon his older sister
made another attempt to interest him
in this duty. All were seated at din
ner. and on the first words or tine
grace Williams small head dropped
in his hands in apparent reverence.
His sister. secretly pleased with her
success. stole glance at him, when.
to the CONSERVATION Of the family, ne
sprang up. shouting gleefully:
"Oh. Sis. you're It! ] saw you peep!'
-Woman's Home Companion.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
Twjce Declined.

The invitation list of the governor
general of Canada is made out strictly
in accordance with precedent. but Is
not kept up to date always. the aid
who has to send the invitations out
generally an Englishman or Scotch
mar-r,t always being au courant
with changes ON the list The late Sir
Antoine Dorion. chief justice OF Que
bee. was once invited to some func-
ton, as was proper. but Lady Dorion.
who was dead. was invited likewise.
Sir Antoine accepted for himself. but
declined for her ladyship, on the
e~ound that she was In the cemetery
Tie next year. however. the same mis-
take was made. so the old judge wrote
back to the aid-de-camp In waiting:
"Sir Antoine Dorion accepts. etc.
but. her adyship being still In 81
Anne's cemetery. Sir Antoine Is COM
PEELED again to decline the invitation
for her."
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
The Short Step Between.

"I was on an ocean liner when SIZE
ran on the rocks off the English coast
some years ago." said travelling man.
land in the panic that ensued there Is
one incident that stands out In my
memory, illustrating the slender thread
between the tragic and the ridiculous.
We had a fellow on board who had
managed to keep pretty well loaded
all the way across. and when I'VE
struck the rocks he was in bis usual
condition. When everybody thought
for sure we were going to the bottom
he sat down at the piano In the saloon.
and what do you suppose he began
playing? Home, Sweet Home Some
body went to him and begged him to
stop. Immediately he switched on
from the doleful strains of the old
song to the rollicking melody of Down
Went McGinty.' The absurdity OF the
thing seemed to strike everybody at
once, and a general laugh followed.
The tension was relieved. and there
was good order after that"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
Hard to Understand.

Surprising some one should spring
this OH you rapidly and ask you what 1t
meant: "Mare NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
lam-sleativy-litt e-kid-slea-tivy-too.
You would never think 1t was plain
English. but it Is. 1t is simply: MARES
eat oats; deers eat oats; lambs II eat
ivy: little kids II eat ivy too"
You should say this over many times
to Yourself until you can roll 1t OH
very quickly. run the words together.
and then when you try it on your
friends they will have to confess that
they can't understand 1t. They VIII
feel quite foolish when you show them
that 1t is common English and that 1t
sounds odd only because the words are
spoken fast and ruiz in together. IT Is
this running of the words In together
which makes it hard for fos aigner to
understand our language or us theirs.
Omaha World Herald.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
100 Million Dollars
Worth Of Shoes

These are stupendous figures yet this is the yearly
amount that the South spends for shoes AS curiosity
these figures may attract you for minute but the most
curious thno about them is that three quarters OF this
money is regularly sent away from the South and the
South is that much poorer for it.
You trade at Southern shoe store You give the
dealer your money You probably buy western , or
northern made shoe When the dealer pays his BILL this
money! less small per cent to the dealer goes north or
west and the South is that much poorer
Keep your money at home Let it work for better
times better wages, more factories more work for
Southern people.
Ask your dealer for The Craddock Shoe Made e, in
the South by white labor for Southern gentlemen Inc
best shoe value offered by any maker in the land Tor
$3.50 and $4OO Money spent for Craddock Shoes stays
in the South and pays Southern labor Southern grocerS
bakers and butchers.
It builds Southern factories homes and schools
We can support and better industries. Let's
each do his part
CRADDOCK-TERRY CO.
Lynchburs. Va
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
Whistler as a Horsenan.

Boggs. cadet cavalry officer at
West Point academy. was. an assist
ant In the riding hall. On one occa-
sion he overheard Whistler. who thor
oughly disliked TO ride. Directing siren
uously TO the horse brought for his
use. The horse. he argued. was too
hea Willy built and much too large for
man Of his size. Whistler, with much
vebemence. urged the man next bin
to "swap" The man with whom he
wished to exchange horses was OF
muscular build and pretty generous
size'' and his horse lightweight an"
imal, SO 1t seemed to Whistler that II
would be "most fitting exchange
ooh. don't swap. Don't you swap,
Mr.. Whistler" cried the dragon.
"Yours is a war horse. sir"
"A war horsew exclaimed Whistler.
"That settles 1t. ! certainly don't want
him"
"Yes. You do. SIR" reiterated the
man. "F1es war horse. | tell you. for
he'd rather die than run."-Century.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
COLLEGE INSTEAD OF JAIL

William Allen, II years old, OF
Brooklin, probably will go to col
lege instead of to Jail. In conse-
quence of his having committed
theft his ambition to become versed
in the sciences, especially in wire
less telegraphy and other branches
of electricity, became known to his
employer and to Chief Magistrate
Kempner, of Brooklyn. Although
the youngster was held in $500 bail
to await the action of the grand
Jury, he was sent to the Children's
Society and an effort will be made
to have his sentence suspended and
to have him sent to college.
Allen was arrested on the COM
plant of Thomas Lamb, druggist.
The charge was that on October 20
the boy took $50 from a drawer in
an open safe in the drug store.
Allen has worked for Lamb for
more than a year. He was taken
before Magistrate Kernpner and
straightway plead guilty.
The story of the youngsters de-
votion to science was then told.
Allen had been reading about wire
less telegraphy and studying cleo
tricity as much as he could from a
! few books and such small pieces OF
apparatus as he could buy. He is
small for his age, but has the head
| of a student. He does not have
the appearance of thief and his
employer spoke highly Of his indus
try and his obedience.
Lamb was much impressed by
the boys story. He said to the
Magistrate:
II hope it will not be necessary
to send this boy to Jail. am WILL
ing to withdraw the charge against
him and | will do everything in my
power to have the sentence sus-
pended. If l can get him free |
shall gladly give money to have
him sent to college. l have always
found him obedient and | think a
chap so eager to learn should be
encouraged"
The Court felt obliged to hold
the boy, but arranged that ne
should be sent to the Children's
Society 80 the youngster would not
have to 60 to prison.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
Praachinu Monkeys.

The author of 1.-THE History Of Bra
zir' tells Of Il species Of monkey called
"preachers." Every morning and
evening these monkeys assemble In
the woods. One takes higher posi-
ton than the rest and makes signal
with his fore paw. At this signal the
others sit around him and listen. When
they are all seated he begins to utter
series of sounds. When he stops
these cries he makes another signal
with his paw. and the others cry out
until he makes third signal, upon
which they become silent again. This
author, Mr.. Maregrove. asserts that ne
was a witness to these preachings.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
EnoIand,s Greatest Mine Fire.

The most serious collery fire ever
known in Britain was undoubtedly
that which broke out at the Tawd val
lev mine, near Preston. in 1872 Thou
sands of pounds were spent in trying to
get the flames under control. but they
overcame everything and consumed
some millions Of tons Of coal. A wall
ten feet in thickness was built round
the affected parts. but the heat cracked
the masonry and brought 1t down as
fast as it was rebuilt. However. In
1897 the river Tawd Overdowed its
banks and went pouring down into the
mine. No fire could withstand such an
immense volume Of water hurled upon
II. and. although the flames extended
for 500 yards. they were quenched
after having ragged for a quarter OF a
century.-London Tit-Bits.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
SQUIRRELS SPREAD PLAGUE

Richmond, Va, Nov. 9, 1910
If the oriental plague which has
been dormant on the Pacific coast
for some years, should ever come
East, the safety of the people
would depend upon the extermi-
nation of squirrels and other ro-
dents more than upon any other
factor. Such was the assertion
made here recently by DR.. w. c.
Rucker, a distinguished scientist
who attended the meeting of the
Amry Surgeons Association here.
DR.. Rucker led the fight against
the plague on the coast, and is
now carrying on an extensive cam
paign, the main object of which is
the determination of the rodents
in the territory where plague germs
have been spread. DR.. Rucker is
working on the principle that the
plague is spreading among rodents
and men by feas, which suck the
germs of the disease from infected
animals and carry them to healthy
persons. He has the approval of
all scientists familiar with the mat
ter in urging the determination OF
rodent as an essential to combat
tho Mo ono
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
Corracted His Error.

With the Germans The absent MINDED
college professor Is a stock source OF
witticisms.
One of these deeply absorbed gentle
men, sitting Oh rear seat, Thought ne
knew Il person sitting in front and was
about TO speak to him when. the stran-
ger by chance turning little. the pro-
lessor saw that he was mistaken.
Nevert heIeSs. tou' hing MIN on the
shoulder. he remarked politely:
You will excuse me. but you are not
the person thought you we're
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
How Plants Remain Upriaht.

If Ii nowerpot is laid on Its side the
stalk Of the plant growing In II grad
ually curves upward until II resumes
the vertical position. This Is called
geotropic curvature. and the question
IL by what means the plant Is stimu-
lated to change its direction of growth.
One theory AYERS that movable starch
grains in the plant cells fall TO the low
er side as the position Is changed and
by their pressure influence the mech
anlsm of growth.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
Gattinu Acquainted.

1--WE hesitated about renting this
place." said the woman who had just
moved In, until we learned that the
families ON both sides of us owned
their houses. 1t Is SO unpleasant to
live where the people next door are al
ways changing and you never know
what kind Of neighbors you are going
to have"
"Yes," responded the woman on the
other side Of the fence. That's one
reason why we're trying to sell ouf
house, Chicago Tribune.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
The Ink That Homer Used.

Ink of various ileS was used by the
ant tent Romans. that OF purple tint
being considered the exclusive NUM-
for the execution of al! royal writings
as II was distinrtively the royal color.
Ii Is said that HOmer's works were
written In letters of gold on roll l2O
feet In length. formed of the intestileS
of Serpents. but we are left ip igno-
rance as to the method of preparing
this ink
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
Amono Those Present,

Commenting with light irony Oh the
pretensions of IA certain n0uveau richie,
contributor TO Paris Figaro ques-
tions whether men of this type are
any sillier than those Of a past gener-
alton who belonged 10 well known
families of long descent.
..There was one Of the family OF
Croy." this contributor writes. VINO
was fond Of showing an old painting
OF Noah entering the ark and crying
out:
"'Sanvez les papiers de Ia maison
de Croy" iSave the records OF the
house of Cr0y.)
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
Thinus He Sees.

"He's a terrible drunkard. isn't her.
"Yes. but he's good Citizen"
'How can that be-"
Every time he has jlmjams he goes
to the courthouse and pays taxes on a
pack Of pink and blue dOgs."-CleVe-
land Leader.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
Rarred Them Out.

A proprietor of cotton mill In Eng
land who IL something OF phlloso-
pher posted up on the factory gates
the following notice:
mo cigars or good looking men al
mitted"
When asked for an explanation he
said: "I'll tell you. The one will set
fame agoing among my cottons ana
the other among the girls. ] won't ad-
nit such inf1ammable and dangerous
things into my establishment at any
risk
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
About Face.

Miss Prude ! just heard that Mr..
Cpton had an accident in tact. that ne
broke his ah -er limb. you KNOW.
DO Won know how II happened, MT.
J0Dest
Mr.. Jones Why-pr he was gather
ing aDples. you see. and he fell from
the-aw -er that IN, the leg OF the
t,pe-Ladies' Home journal
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
A Briqht Student.

During a recent examination In the
theology Of the Old Testament the
following question was asked young
clergyman: What language did Ba'
laam's ass speak?" After moment
of thought smile flashed across bis
face, and he wrote his answer. ] look
ed at the paper. he had written. AS
syrian. "-Lippincott's
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
IRVING to Prove Il.

Angry Father Great Scott. What
are you doing. Johnny! Why. con
found it. You We got my new watch all
TO pieces. Johnny Yes. dad. Teach
or told us today that good watch
ought to have at least iio parts. so
thought I'd see If yours was a good
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
Talent Recoqnized.

"Jebbers doesn't appear to have the
slightest idea Of practical politics
YES" answered Senator Sorghum;
ibis assumption Of ignorance on the
subject proves him most astute poll
ti,.ian."- Washington Star.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
A Possible Remedy.

"The ocean doesn't seem TO agree
with you" cousoled the ships DOCTOR
who had prescribed everything con-
ceivable.
"perhaps 1t would" moaned the oth-
or 81 haven't tried 1t yet" Puck.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
His World,

Pretty Girl ito Charles. her betroth-
ed)-Charley. how far Is II around the
world? Isn't Ii 24000"-
Charles quitting both arms around
her,-That's all Il mistake, love. 1t In
only about twenty-four inches"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
Eatinu Time.

Friend So you dincd at a way sta
ton. Whit did you have for dinner!
Traveller Twenty minutes. Kansas
city journal.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
A Ienal View.

THE Bible says that no man can
serve two masters.
"Yes. That's probably the first law
against biganly ever put down
Cleveland Leader
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18

WANTED Walnut kernels, Gin
Seng, Beeswax, Old Rubber, Cop
per, Brass, Beef Hides and Sheep
Skins R. M. Trimble,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
Knew Better.

"They say Brown IL ten years ahead
of his time
We'll, It's not ir,ie. He's six months
behind I'm his landlord and know"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18

!,osT-Between Vanderpool and
Monterey. a bundle containing pair
Of new trousers. Return to
X. H. Trimble.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
Anticipated.

Margaret Did you tell the girls at
the tea that secret conhded to you
and Josephine? Katharine-No. truly
=; didn't. Josephine got there first
Harper's Bazaar.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
Preparing Her.

m hone madame Is not snpersti-
tious:'
mo. my girl. Why!
Because have Just broken the large
mirror I'm the parl0r." Paris lIire.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18

FOR SALE-A nice lot Shropshire
Buck Lambs and Hereford Bull
Calves. Pure bred. Apply to
J. H. Mackey.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18

Success doesn't happen" VI 10 or
pan,2ed pre-rnltrd captured. by con-
secrated common sense. r. =. VIII
lnrd
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
A Use For Him.

THAT horse of yours looks terribly
run down."
"Yes." replied Uncle 81 Simlin.
"Why do you keep himT
"Well, It's a kind of comfort to have
him around. AS long as I've got him |
feel that there amt much danger OF
my bein cheated In boss trade
Washington Star.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18

BE brief. for It Is with words as
with sunbeams the more theS are con-
densed the deeper they burn. -Sonfhey
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
Curious.

Isn't 1t curious that when II Is one
minute after 3 o'clock il Is past y.
when II is thirty minutes after IT Is
only half past 3?
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18

Many school children suffer from
constipation, which is often the
cause of seeming stupidity at les.
sons. Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets are an ideal medicine
to give child, for they are mild
and gentle in their effect, and will
cure even chronic constipation.
Sold Nv Dr. IL. H. Trimble. ~
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18
Notice TO Taxpayers

I will be at the following places
on the dates opposite said places
to receive State Taxes and County
Levies for the year 1910.
Valley Center store Oct. 3lss
Green Hill store Nov.
Hightown
New Hampden 8
Crabbottom 4ando
till noon.
Bolar
Monterey Nov. 8, IL, IA, "a, 80
Doe Hill Is & 10 till noon
Headwater store Nov II
Cowpasture, Hupman's. Nov IL
Meetings. Nov ~
Mcdowell II and ~ -,
| hope all the taxpayers will
meet me and pay their taxes, as
am required to add 5 per cent pen,
altv after December lst on all
taves not paid.
Yours most respectfully
WILLIS GIBSON. Treas'r.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-11-18

Never talk of other peoples faults
without necessity and avoid those who
do.