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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-09
CRUSHING 4 NATION.
Tho cambray League and the Fall OF
the Venetian Republic.

Tho cambray League and the Fall OF
the Venetian Republic.
The League of Cambray was the po-
litical combination of continental Eu-
rope In 1903 against the Venetian Ne
public, which tore from the Queen OF
the Adrlatic"' her respondent crown
and forced to her lips the cup OF deep
est humiliation.
Back Of the league and causing its
formation were jealousy. ambition and
the desire Of crippling the proud peo-
pie, whose history was the wonder and
envy of the world. Too powerful to be
overthrown by any single power. 1t
was resolved that Venice should be
crushed by the combined forces Of all
Europe.
During the terrible days Of Attla,
about A. D. 453, Venice was founded
out among the lagoons Of the Adriatic,
where, it was felt, safety would be
found from the ravages of the Hun.
The history Of the thousand years from
the foundation Of the city to the year
1903 reads like magic. Rising from the
waves. Venice became the wonder OF
the world. Her navy cut the waters
Of every known sea. Her merchants
were the greatest on earth. Her bank
was the financial center Of the world.
Her palaces, which seemed to be float
ing upon the blue waters of the Adri-
attic, were the envy Of the kings and
queens Of the continent. Wealth. fash
ion. splendor-their abode was Venice.
And so for more than ten centuries
did Venice remain the glory. OF the
world, the center Of wealth. opulence
and power. the home Of culture and
intelligence, the hearthstone about
which sat the finest Of the intellectual
graces and Inequalities, and such she
might have remained but for the
League of Cambray, which, with Its
overwhelming forces, gave her the
blow lat Agnadelio In 1909 from
which it was impossible for her to
recover
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-09
Announcement

To the voters of Bath, Highland
and Rockbridge Counties and the
city of Buena Vista.
I take this means of announcing
that I am a candidate for reelection
to the House of Delegates of Va,
for the district composed of Bath
Highland and Rockbridge Counties
and the City of beuna Vista. Sub.
ject to the Democratic Primary.
John W. Stephenson.
Warm Springs, Bath Co. Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-09
STORES IN BURMA.
You Can Make Purchases In Them II
You Try Hard Enough.

You Can Mako Purchases In Then, It
You Try Hard Enough.
You may walk through the muddy
old markets Of Rangoon fer hours at
time or through the bazaar at Manda-
lay without any Of the salespeople tax
ing the slightest notice Of you as q
possible purchaser Of their wares. The
dear little ladies sit crosslegged upon
long tables in front Of the high CUP
boards containing their goods. They
are placidly smoking or chatting or
painting their faces Or braiding their
hair. They are not attending to bust
ness In the least.
If the European is conspicuously
dressed or presents figure which the
Burman, with his finely trained sense
Of humor, considers at all ridiculous
then a gay ripple Of laughter passes
along the stalls, and then indeed the
would be customer is noticed, but 9th
erwise the tourist is an object Of no
interest whatever.
1t requires a great effort to get q
Burmese shopwoman they are nearly
all women) to show you her silks, and
when at last she has spread her mer-
chandise broadcast upon the table and
you are reveling In the Illusion that
you are living in the middle Of rain
bow, with chance Of holding fast to
some Of It's colors, she will ask her
price, which is seldom more than q
rupee too much, and will stick to 1t
like glue.
She Is an indolent lady In many
ways, who loves a quiet life, and she
has determined that her most COM
Portable course is not to haggle in the
market place. So you may make up
your mind that bargaining and persua-
sion are useless arts to practice In
Burma. however valuable they may be
Observation-Disclosures Magazine.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-09
The Thrice-a-Week Edition of
the New York World

The great political campaigns are
now at hand, and you want the
n WIS accurately and promptly. The
World long since established a rec
ord for impartiality, and anybody
can affordits Thrice-a- Week edition,
which comes every other day in the
week, except Sunday. 1t will be
of particular value to you now.
The Thrice a-Week World also
abounds in other strong features,
serial stories, humor, markets, car
toons; in fact, everything that is to
be found in a frst-class daily. .
The Thrice-a-Week Worlds regu-
lar subscription price is only S1.O0
per year, and this pays for 156 pa
pers. We offer this unequalled
newspaper and the HIGHLAND Re-
coRDER together for one year for
S1.7O.
The regular subscription price of
the two papers is $500
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-09
Hortenfe 1900 (64437)

is a pure bred Imported Percherop
Stallion. He will make the season of
1911 in Monterey and Blue Grass dis
tricts, dates and places will be posted up
in few days.
Hortenfe is a beautiful black horse,
weighs 1000 pound. has fine action, kind
disposition, splendid conformation, and
is of strong and healthy ancestors.
Sire, Valory (5S112), by Chieano 439O7
(4539S), by Jules (37sS7), by Villers 1859
(80S1), etc.
Dam, Farvette (3516s, by Picador II
(5Go6), by Picador | 1880, by Bayard
(9495. etc.
Terms!-A fee of $500 to insure a
colt to stand and suck. Parting with
mare forfeits insurance. Care will be
taken to prevent accidents, but will not
be responsible for any that might occur.
Blue Grass Percheon Horse Co,
Ira Gutshall, keeper
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-09
Staunton Struck by Worst
Storm in Fifteen. years

Staunton, Va, June A. This al
ternoon the worst storm in fifteen
years fell upon this city. ight-
ming, thunder, rain and hail held
sway with fearful severity for more
than half an hour. Bruce Flats,
an apartment house on Madison
street, in one of the best sections OF
the city, suffered badly. The roof
was entiraly removed and John
Crosby, president of the City Coun-
ell, together with several other oc
cupants, had q narrow escape.
Three families live in Bruce Flats,
which is a commodious structure
two stories high. The roof was
torn from the old United Brethren
church, in the heart of the city,
and carried fifty yards away.
Thousands of windows were shat
tered by the immense hail stones
that beat down upon the city. At
the Valley Green House, $50 panes
of glass were broken. After the
storm only al panes could be count
ed in the entire establishment.
Everywhere in the city residents
are telling of furniture and other
household articles that were either
damaged or entirely destroyed by
the deluge of water that had pour
in after the hail had beaten out the
window panes. Hundreds prob
ably thousand trees were blown
down in all parts of the city. Fences,
outhouses, and light structures were
leveled on all sides. Street lights,
street cars, and telephone wires
were hard hit. 1t is reported that
the South Street Car bridge, mile
from town, was washed away. The
electriclight plant, however is rapid
ly getting back in shape and to-
night the city is not in entire dark
ness.
The hail piled upon the ground
an inch deep. Several stones meas
ured five inches in circumference.
1t is believed that gardens have
been ruined in places and growing
crops have no doubt been seriously
damaged.
DR.. Rawlings fine orchard, it is
understood, was hurt to the extent
of S. 900 or more. Mr.. Wayt Kings
orchard was practically ruined.
Putman's Organ Factory was
heavy loser, the exact figures being
somewhere near $4,000. A large
number of window panes were
broken admitting torrents of rain,
running organ actions. cases and
mpterial of every kind.
On east Main street the big maple
trees in the yard of Mr.. Jos. B.
Woodward were badly broken up.
Large oaks in the yard of Mr.. An
drew Bowling and Miss Mary Mil
Ter were shattered.
Connell's Imperial Millinery places
its damage at about $4,000, no in
surance being carried against loss
of this kind.
At the White Star Mills every
window on two sides of the great
structure was shattered.
| The storm seemed to break with
more severity in the area south of
Main street and west of Central
Avenue than in any other part of
the town; while the damage was
considerable all over the city this
section Jared the worst.-Staunton
Daily Leader.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-09
Verv Proud Indeed,

"Once," said labor leader. "the
garbage collectors In a small town
struck for higher pay. While the
strike was on the municipal employees
the cashiers and clerks-were called
on to perform the collectors work.
AS they went about the town doing
this work, clad in high collars, patent
leather shoes, kid gloves and fur lined
overcoats, they attracted good deal
of attention. One old dame was heard
to say:
"'My goodness, the slopmen must
have got that raise they struck for!
Look what dudes they are now! And
so proud and cold like! They'll hardly
speak to you as they take your slop.'"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-09
STAUNTON WETSSTART PETITION
FOR NEW ELECTION

Ardent believers that Staunton
should be wet have started petit
ton for another local option election
to be held within the next few
months, and claim that they had
no difficulty in securing the 1875
names necessary to induce the city
judge to order such an election.
One of the men in charge of the
movement told Leader reporter
that more than enough signers were
secured the first day the petetion
was started. 1t is not expected
that the petition will be presented
to Judge Holt for his consideration
for some days yet Staunton Lead
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-09
Remedy for Cabbage
Worms

To destroy cabbage worms, ex-
perienced growers recommend a
plan that is as effectual as it is
harmless: ma Ike mixture of one
quart Of -four and two tablespoon
fuls of soda; sift some into the
plant in the morning when the dew
is on; it will do the work. Home
Department, National Magazine
for June.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-09
Sad, but True.

Proud Father Showing of his hrst-
born)-Jim. what do you think Of that
for kid? Jim Observation-Disclosures
all right Proud Father persisting)-
Think he looks like me, old man? Jim
really embarrassed)-H'm! Well. Bill,
to tell you the honest truth. I'm afraid
he does!-London Tit-Bits.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-09
Tho Wife's Work.

The man who makes his wife get up
In the morning to start the fires at last
saved enough money to buy an automo-
bile. One day while going up a hin
the machine stopped
you'll have to get out and push.
Fannie" he said. because I've got to
stay here and guide it."-Lippincott's.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-09
Restraint.

$50 you thiRk woman has q sense
Of humorY'
"Yes," replied Miss Cayenne. But
she has sdhooled herself to suppress 1t.
Common petiteness forbids woman
to laugh every time her husband says
or does something ridiculous. Wash
ington Star.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-09
Seven Wonders of tho World.

- Seven Wonders Of tho World.
II wonder where he gets his money"
II wonder how she can afford such
clothes"
II wonder If he Is really In earnest"
II wonder If she will be sitting up
for me-"
az wonder If he thinks nobody sus-
poets him."
II wonder If she thinks the powder
doesn't show"
81 wonder If he will ever PROPOSE
Chicago Post.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-09
Livery and Feed Stable.

have opened feed and livery
stable in Monterey. Good atten
ton and reasonable price will be my
motto to all customers. Let US
serve you. / will also run a hack
each week to Barlow or Staunton.
Rates reasonable.
w. M. Winner,
Monterey, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-09
Defined.

A number Of scholars were asked to
explain the meaning Of the term
righteous Indignation" and one little
chap wrote, "Being angry without
cussing."
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-09
For Sale.

Blacksmith shop, doing $4,000
business annually; regular work for
two men. Best stand in Rocking
ham county.
R. S. Burkholder,
Fishersville, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-09
Cut RaSher 1 aw-

Cut Rather Low.
ado you notice how the color Of this
dress matches my eyesT
I "Yes; and I also notice how the cut
Of it matches that sore throat you
haye."-Washington Herald.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-09
Beating Furniture.

To beat furniture put damp unlinty
cloths over .the upholstered parts and
beat until they are black with dust,
then turn To the other side. Continue
with fresh cloths until no more dust
shows.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-09
Considerable.

Hamm-Do you recognize the pro.
fession7 Ticket Man-Yes, but If you'll
stand out Of the line quietly ! won't
give you away.-Toledo Blade.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-09
That's What les For.

Patience-Do you believe in wearing
false haIr7 Patrice-Why, certainly!
What else would one do with It'll
Yonkers Sta tesman.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-09
TO the Voters Of Highland Co.

hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of commissioner of ReYe
nue.. Ipledge myself if elected to faith
fully discharge the duties of the office to
the best of my ability.
Respectfully,
J. II. Pruitt.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-09

FOR SALE-One bedstead;
one new sewing machine;
John Simmons,
Monterey, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-09

Ysu win get relief from Pain wnsa
On. Alila9 AnH-Pan Ptlls asp taks4
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-09

For hesca che DR.. Miles Anti-Pain Pilh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
Steel Corporation Will Not
 Disso1ve--Gdry And Morgan

.1n view of this record and this advice the directors feel their duty to the stock holders, to their employees and the pub lie Is one requiring they should set at rest all rumors to the effect that they are contemplating any voluntary disso- lution or disntegration of the corporation or have any belief that it is subject to such dissolution dsintegration by legal action.
 We believe. the organization is legal and that its management is proper. Its properties are of immense intrinsic value. and the corporation is of benefit to the public interest.V se4
 The statement was anthorized by the uns ninoas vote of tlses elfrectorate ii denJed eniphaticalAy that any nesotia- tions whatever have taken place be- tween the Steel corporation and the de- partment of justice looking to the dis solution or disintegration of the cor poration.
 The issuance of the statement fol- lowed storm of several days in which rumors were current that plans were on foot for congratulations The decI- sion to allay these rumors was reached at a meeting of the directors of the corporation and the finance committee and a la ter conference in the library 2f J. P Morgan tonight. MT. Morgan, a director; Judge Gary, chairman, and F. L. Stetson, counsel, were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
LARGE INCREASE IN ! RAW COTTON SUPPLY.
Is Decrease, However, of 2 Per Cent Over Last
 Year

Washington, September 2S.-There was an increase of more than 12 per cent in the supply of raw cotton in the United States during the cotton year, which end- ed August g. 1911, according to the eell- Ais bin;eau's preliminary, report cn sthe supply and distribution of cotton issued today. The supply amounted to ls,6Se,- 47s bales, compared with 12,1ss,021 bales for the previous year. when there was a. decrease of 20 pei cent from that avail able in 1909.
 Notwithstanding the increase in the total supply, the consumption of cotton in the United States showed a decrease of slightly more than 2 per cent over last year and was the smallest consumption during the past three years. it being 4,696;S16 bales. 1t was said semi officially that the high price of raw cotton during the year was principally the cause of the decreased consumption. This consump- ton during the year was larger in the cotton growing states than the previous year. while in all other states it was smaller. .s 4L
 During the cotton year the exports were g per cent greater than due in 1910. the amount DeinR NSihPefNN with 6,339,02S year ago.
 This year was the fourth largest in the history of the export trade. The net i'm ports increased more than 52 per cent, the total amount, 2S1,19l bales, being greater than any year in the history of the industry.
 The census bureaus report of the sup ply and distribution. of cotton for the year which ended August s1 1911, follows:
 Supply: Total 12,6n5,479; ginnings, 12,- ss4, PAS; stocks at beginning of year. 1.o4o- GOO; figures for 1910 include 2O2,06 bales Ito balance distribution due to reballng of samples, etc. net imports, 2sl,1s1.
 Distribution: Exports, 77Sl ,A4; consump- tion 4,696,316; stocks held, 1.1l7,749; con- sumption United States, 4,6so316; cotton states, 2,32S265; other states 2,36s,0Sl; stocks held United States, 1.17l,749; man ufactures. 52S Al cotton states, 1OO,GSo; other states, 422Sl1; in warehouses, 4Sl, ,4Ol; cotton states, s9576; elsewhere. 222,9oI; spndles, United States, 2S,S71S49:s cotton states, lo.Sr7 457 other states, II, ss4,3s2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27


 New York, September 26.-Judee Elbert IT. Gary, chairman of the United States Steel corporation, in a statement late tonight declared emphatieally that no negotiations whatever between the Steel corporation and the department of jus tioe had taken place. looking to the dis solution or disintegration of the United States Steel corporation.
 The statement, witch is made public pursuant to nanimous vote of the directors of the corWration at a meet ing held this afteSM,on, is signed by Messfss J.P aadores ssFss ,i Judge Gary.
 .erhe corporation was organized for business reasons and purchased it's va rious plants to promote such business, and not to restrain trade or obtain q monopoly In all its operations the com- pany has scrupuiously observed the law and recognized the just rights of it's com petitors and the consumers of its prod ucts.
 ',So far as it's directors are aware, no complaint has ever been made against It bv either of these interests. The direc- tors are advised by it's counsel that its existence is not in violation of the Sher- man act as interpreted in the recent de- cision of the supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27

Toulon. September 26.-The tremendous force Of the explosion aboard the battle shin Liberte is shown by the fact that the turrret of one of the F inch guns was yrenched from it's base and thrown upward.
 Afterward the piece plunged downward like a great projectile amidships, cleaV- ing the warship in two.
 The steel bridge, weighing many tons, was blown from it's supports and crashed through one side of the warship, cutting the steel flank as if it was made Of Wooa. Whatever may have started the uncoa- tro)lable fire aboard the Liberte is was pointed out might equally fire any snip in the French navy.
 If the initial cause was the chemical change in the powder so that by the mere lapse of time it began to burn, not life aboard any modern warshp. it was argued, would be secure.
 French naval officers are convinced she time has arrived when the fleets should be brought up to a state of reasonable sate- ty. The opinion of-experts is against the theory of spontaneous combustion, vet no other adequate cause is put for ward
 Latest official estimates place the num- her of victims as 2s5 dead and 16D ,n- S,lred. Forty-two are dangerously in iured. These figures are believed to be correct as >the result of an exhaustive investigation.
 Many of the bodies taken from the wreck were not recognized. Not few of the victims had been literally seat tered to the winds Work of searching the hulk continues, but even with perfect ap- nliances the explorers cannot penetrate several parts of the ship, so inextricable is the wreckage twisted It is certain no more living beings are entombed.
 Those whose cries were heard last night were either taken out or died The last man, rescued alive was in a turret with a score of dead. Food was passed the captive through a gun hole. When he emerged he seemed none the worse for his experience.
 Engineers from the naval construction department have made survey of the wreck, which is gradually sinking into the mud. It has been decided that as soon as all the guns and the material that can still be used are taken off the hulk will then be ready for destructioh. The derelict would imperil navigation.
 A heated controversy has arisen over the clause. The theory of def1agration of the B powder is the one most generally accepted by the public. The naval offs clals declare this impossible as precan- tions had been taken to protect life and, property since the disaster to Aiena. All ships have received an order that in view of the dangerous nature of the ex- plosive the consignments be safeguarde4.
 Sinister rumors are current. One is in effect that the disaster was probably 'he result of sabotage. Attention was .alled to- the fact that the explosion followed soon after the violent manifesto of rsvo- iutionary workmen in the Brest arsena!. The authorities are charged with taking cognizanee of the rumors and have or- dered a secret espionage. marine of the ship declsres.thers were fires on other
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
EXPLOSION WHICH WRECKED
 LIBERTE HAD ENORMOUS FORCE

ships of the squadron before the explosion in the harbor.
 Several small outbreaks are reported aboard the warshps at intervals of two or three days. t
 Washington, September 26.-Naval off cials who have contended that the battle ship Maine was destroyed by an internal explosion, and that there was no cx- ternal cause for the accident, claimed to- day that there was overwhelming proof of the soundness of their theory in the disaste in Toulon harbor yesterday.
 The battleship Liberties bow was thrown upward and finally backward upon the midship section of the hull.
 This was caused by the tremendous downward force of the explosion amid ship, which acting on the water as full orum, tilted the bow over backward after it had been severed from the remainder of the hull. To several experts the reports seemed to indicate that the condition of the wreck of the Liberte is precisely a duplication of the wreck of the battle ship Maine in Havana harbor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
BURNS WILL MEET
 ATTELL OR DALEY

New Orleans. September 26.-Frankfe Burns regarded as ranking next to John Coulon among the bantamweights, has been signed to meet the winner, of the Monte Attell- Johnny Daley 10 round bout at the Orleans Athletic club next Monday night Burns has begun train- ing at Jersey City.
 Billy iPapke. ofe time claimant of the middleweight title, has been given a chance to meet Cyclone fJohnny Thompson in A 20 round go at the Westside Athletic club on a percentage basis Manager Tortorich said today that Thompson had accepted, but that no word had vet been received from Papke., The,club will insist on the 15S pound limit.ss vs ss A 1st tse
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
Gates at Uniontown

Uniontown, Pa, September 26.-Charles G.. Gates arrived here today from New York for his wedding, which will take place tomorrow at the home of Robert H. Hopwood, an uncle of the bride, Miss Florence Hopwood, of Minneapolis. Tn the party were Mir. Gates mother, Mrs. Iohn w. Gates of New York, the Rev. Dr. J. F. Lagrone of Port Arthur, Texas, who will perform the ceremony; MT. and Mrs. Wayne Dogue. and MT. and Mrs. B. M. Paris of Detroit. The party treveled in Mir, Gates private car.