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procedure have proved futile; il was time to adopt more drastic course. This course Was 10 abrogate the existing yre3tF with Russia
 Rabbi Frisch said there were three resolutions ih the IFotse tf R pr x an- tatives and one in the Senate calling for the abroeation ofthe treaty. Fiji teen state legislatures had declared themselves in special resolutions to the same effect. Many Of the nos prominent congresmen and senators were ready to vote for the abroga- tion of the treaty as soon as Con- gross assembled. But they want ad additional support of public opinion
 Rabbi Ifrisch declared it the duty of Christians and Jews alike to take ] firm stand for respect to American citizens hip. He advised that mass meeting be lzeid. on the afternoon ot Thanksgiving Day when all citizens O. Pine Bluff desirous of having jus t,ce done in this important matter should gather to voice their united protest against Russias insult.
 After the services, committee of three, consisting of Charles Well, Gabe Meyer and Rabbi Frisch repre- se niing both the congregation and the Rnai Rrith, were appointed to make arrangement. for the big meeting. aan Joe T. Robinson and Senators Clarke and Davis to take part. if they can come.
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MOON THEATER WILL
 REMAIN OPEN

A rumor to the effect that the Moon Theater would close next week haS created considerable interest, but Manager Levine yesterday positively contradicted the rumor and said that the Moon would still continue to pre- sent the best vaudeville that could be obtained and that he was well pleased with the patronage he has received. The present bill at the little theater IS a good one and has been playing sa full houses, both afternoon and night. and Manager Levine stated he has booked some of the best acts on the vaudeville circuit and the bill for Monday Tuesday snd Wednesday will be exceptionally good.
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New Mackerel, Few Potomac, Rob Herrings, New Goldfish, all fat and fine. Fresh Oysters every dsy. Red Snapper on Fridnys.-McCain Gro cery Co. 11.11.tf.
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M'VAYS ON TRIAL DECEMBER F JUDGE GRACE RESETS CRIMINAL DOCKET AND OTHER CASES
 ARE SET.
FOUR TO FACE JURY
On the Same Day-J. M. Shaw to Be One of the Attorneys-Le-
 Laurin Cases Set.

John, Cullen and Ed McVay, charg- ed With murder in the first degree and carrying pistols, nd Perry Walk CT, charged with murder in the first degee, all of whom were indicted within forty-eight hours after J. w Ethridge, on trial for the murder of Albert McVay in this city on July :, 1908, and who was shot down, it is all legged by the McVays, aided by Walker! while leaving the circuit court room in the county court house on last Monday afternoon, will be tried on Tuesd. V December 12.
 This announcement was made yes terday by Judge A. B. Grace, when he reset the tie criminal docket for this term of court. This date was fixed by Judge Grace for the reason that all of the criminal cases now on the docket will have been disposed of by that time md he hopes to dispose of all the four cases during that week. A number of other criminal cases were reset yesterday; but several misd.s- meanor cases are yet to be docketei l for tr.al. District Attorny T. Havis Nixon announced yesterday that he would be ready to try the McVays 7 nd Walker when their cases are called and it is intimated that Judge Grace will not tolerate any postponements Although no announcement has been made as to the employment of attor- neys for the defense in any of the four cases growing out of the killin:; John w. Ethridge and tle shooting of his aged fatehr, w. A. Ethridge ST who was wounded by one of the Me Ways at the same time, it is reported that Attorney J. M. Shaw has already been eng ged as one of the lawyera for the defense, and further rumor sas it that Congressman Joe T. Rob H. son, of Lonoke, has been asked to rep resent the McVays during thei. trials. Attorney w. B. Sorrells, who has always been the attorney for the McVays, announced several days SC
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a'0TTON BELT WRECK IS REf tIL- ED BY DAMAGE SUIT IN DsL-
 LAS CIRCUIT COURT.
H K s ED FOR S25. GOO
Railroad Admitted Injury But Cl.im- cd Accident Was Unavoidable
 Davis and Toney Attorneys.

In the Dallas circuit court yesterday a jury returned verdict, giving Guy w. Leflar, former resident Of Pine Bluff, but now travelling out of MeM- phis, $5,250, against the Cotton Belt railroad, as damage, for injuries ha sustained in passenger train gra X at Brinkley. last January Is1 sued the railroad company = 900. He was represented by Senas2rs H. K Toney, of this city and Un ted States Senator Jeff Davis, of Little Rock. The railroad company resented by tfeir loc attorneys Brid ges and Woodbridge.
 The case attracted no little at - tion while being heard About fiffy witnesses, many of whom e Pine Bluff, testified in the case. Tie plaint if charged that he had bc n permanently injured his injuries coli sist of badly injured knee and he was in 8 local hospital for some months.
 The railroad admitted the injury, but made the contention that tho dent was unavoidable and was due Q a breakage of an equalizer benesth ! coach. which could not have been pr : tected or the accident prevented by an ordinary inspection of the car. Ii is understood that the railroad comp ny offered to settle with Left ] lar but that he refused it's ofer. It is not believed that the railroad com- pany will appeal the case to the Su- preme Court.
 The case was heard all of Thurs- day and the jury was held tpgeSher until yesterday morning, when the at 1 torneys made their arguments. Tho jurors were out but short while
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WHENEVER
 YOU HAVE

financial problem in bust ness to solye-41ur officers are always ss W Hing to advise and assist the bust ess concern. f4rmer or individual alike.
 Tsgis bank has Capital and Surplus of csef s3OO, ,GoO.O0 which places it in osition at all times to loan money tdsdEfos'sing customers.
 Your banking either business CT pri- .|Nate will be appreciated.
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MADE CONFESSION OF HIS CRIME AND SAID HE WAS SURE HE
 WOULD GO TO HEAVEN.
VIRGINIA PLEASED
Details of the Final Chapter in Hor. rible Murder Case-Made Con.
 fessiOn to Minister.

Richmond, Nov. 24-The state of Virginia took the life of Henry Clay Beattie Jr., in payment for the wife, life he took last July and the state nns de no mistake.
 The boy himself, the boy who tossed aside fortune of riches, the love ot a bride, the guardianship of an infant son, through infatuation for little creature of the streets-made tha. claim before he went to the electric chair in the early dsrkness of this dreary rainy morning.
 He confessed his guilt, faced his end, with smile that was almost beatific and went to death with firm belief that if there was happiness be- yond the gr. ve he would have his share of it.
 He died at about 7:2l o'clock and 8 few hours later alis two spiritual ad- visers handed out typewriter slip reading thus:
 i, Henry Clay Beattie Jr., desirous of standing right before God and man, do confess myself of the crime erg ed against me. Much that was pu.- lished concerning the details of the crime was not true, but the awful aci, without it's narrowing crcumstances remain. For t1is action I am truly I,o1 with Gcd, and am soon to pass into his presence, this statement is made.
 (Signed)
 HENRY CLAY BEATTIE Jr. As brutal, as cowardly, as Beattie crime was, the shooting down of the wife whom he lured to the lonely M dlothian turnpike on the pretense of motor ride would do her good. p.itially atones for it by the manner of his confession. He arranged it So t at his faithful old father should not learn of his guilt until after he had gone forever.
 He confessed to the Rev. Mr. Dem HiSOll, ANOSCiuUCI AAOlc Cudu lNO weeks ago, but requested that the clergyman secret his admission oe guilt from his white haired paren-. Then when he dictated end signed his public statement he said to his brother. Douglas, Don't tell dad about it now. Keep it from him until after l am dead. Then show it to him and tell him that I will meet him in heay- en for ] believe am going there and l know that he is. He is alre ody a Saint if ever human being was"
 And So fin the general sentiment os relief Fat the whole sensational bus.- ness is over, there is tonight through out Virginia a spark of admiration for. the chief figure in the tragedy. For he not only did this commend bic tn ng but he went to the chair in fashion ttat the religious community will call sanctified and the world may call ..'Game."
 Reulah Binford Sick.
 New York, Nov. 24.-Reulah Bin- ford. whose association with Henry
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TWO KILLED IN
 4 TRAIN WRECK
Southern Passenger Train Crashes
 Into NOrtilbOund Train.

Macon, Ga. Nov. 24.-Two people w.re killed and several seriously in iured al Scotland, Ga., early today, when the southbound southern pas senger train No. II, en roEte to Jackson, smashed into "de3d head" northbound train. The dead are En- gineer .s3rantley of the forthbound train, and an uniden ifieh express messenger.
 Ralph Garrison, of Warren was in +hc city yesterday on business.
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OPEN SCHOOL TO
 TEACH ROAD BUILDING

New York, Nov 24.-A school of good roads will be opened at Colum- bia University next month, to be known technically as the Depart n'ent of Highway Engineering. , Funds for the institution have been given by wealthy man, who believes more attention should be given to scientific road building in the United States. There will be money enough from this source to conduct the school for three or four years. and ii ie succeeds, permanent endowment will be forthcoming.
 W. J. Say ge, of Warren, was in trt city yesterday on business.
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WHY Because we want your trad That's Why.
WHY

We will give you free as long a' they last one turkish wash rag With every bax of soap at 25c 6 cakes) all brands. We are doing this to gel you in the hab of buying from 'ts
 See our window and come in and see the soap and was's rag.
 Mellanes Taffy candy has become so popular that we are getting two n stead of one shipment a week Wed. nesday ard Saturdays.
 CITIZEN DRUG STORE
 (We deliver 1t quicker.)
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tContinued on Page Four.)
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NOTICE.

All banks, members Of the Pin, Bluff Clear ng House Association will be closed Thursday, November 30th, 1911, Thanksgiving Day-A Le- gal Holiday.
 Pine Bluff Cl- ering House Assn.
 By M. E. Bloom, Manager. II 21 Ct.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-02-24
MAKING ICE.

Z The warm, spring-ltke weather OF
the past few weeks was followed by
radical change on Sunday last,
when, in less than "a hours, the
mercury tumbled about as many
degrees. This cold snap is not To-
cal, but a part of great cold wave
which seems to be worse in many
other sections, extending far South.
The thermometer registered 10
above zero here Wednesday morn
ing and the ice harvest was eagerly
resumed. Previous to this time
many had failed to secure ice, and
felt some concern as to the chances
of getting a desirable quality this
late in the season.
II variety be the spice of life, it
is just as well, parhaps, to have a
variety" of weather. While the
cold depresses the stockmen whose
feed-supply is growing small, it
pleases the ice-man and the sugal-
maker, and rice ue''sa.
The storm seemed to have spent
itself by Thursday, and the day
proved to be splendid.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-02-24

There has been activity in rea
estate circles of late in Highland
and the transactions often present
some interesting features. The mo-
tives which prompt men to sell and
buy, move out and in, are not al
ways made public, but now and
then a fellow will virtually admit
that he "didn't know his w n
mind" or "didn't know a good
thing when he had ii. ~ In many
instances, however, the gllt-edge
price now to be obtained forimprov-
ell land is a tempting feature, and
a so or 100 per cent. increase over
purchase price of 1907 ~ years
ago is sufficient compensation Tor
the severing of old ties and starting
life anew in some distant county or
state.
One noteworthy feature of the
situation is the readiness of pur-
chaser for every piece of land offer
ed. A real estate broker would
starve to death in Highland. Adj
- f,r,r, :. ,,pnonacsarv apl
almost unheard of. About the
first knowledge we have of such
changes is the announcement that
Mr.. A. has sold out to Mr.. B. and
the papers aresigned. All of which
goes to prove that, while here and
there Highlander is convinced
that he can better himself, there is
some one anxious to take his place.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-02-24
FROM PINCKNEY.

Feb. ,20.--We are having some
pretty cold weather Just now.
5/There is quite an epidemic OF
colds here at present.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. mclaughlin
who have been confined to then
home for some time with rheuma-
tism are some better now.
|. Messrs. J. P. Hiner and j. G.
Hamilton continue very i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Pruitt have
been right bad off forseveral weeks
j. H. Pruitt will move to W. H.
Hiner< property i'll Monterey soon
Mr.. David Folks will move soon
to the property recently bought
from Floyd Simmons.
1 The protracted meeting at Veto
~ Chaple closed Sunday night af-
ter continuing two weeks, resulting
in much good.
Mr.. &. Dula, firm Green Val
ley, Va, has been here for several
days, introducing a patent gate.
Mr.. Geo. A. McAlister whose
death was mentioned in recent
issue, was born Aug. 5, 1880, and
was married to Rebecca Hingard-
ner in the year 1868. To them
were born three sons and three
daughters, John, Adam and Asbury
Mesdames Stephenson, Folks and
Gum. When Virginia called hel
sons to defend her rights, the de-
ceased was among the first to re-
spond. He belonged to the noted
31st Va. Volunteers, Company E
He was twice wounded in the arm
during the valley campaign. After
which he was detailed to drive cat
tie for the army. His comrades
always spoke of his bravery ane
strict adherence to duty as sol
der. Almost to his death he loVet
to talk of the trials and struggles
through which he passed during
the four years he gave to the ser
vice of his native state. AS frlent
and neighbor he was generous al
most to a fault--harming no one
always ready to help all he could
His body was carried across Jacl
Mountain by friends and laid t
rest by the side of his wife in Val
ley Bethel cemetery. The buria
services were conducted by Rev
A. A. Miller, of Brethren church
of which he was a member.
More Anon.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-02-24
Farm for Sale.

Consisting of ITS acres, 3 1-2
miles southeast of Staunton. Most
of this land is in fine condition and
crops well; a good deal of it is in
blue grass sod. Splendid we'll and
running water in every field except
one. The buildings on this farm
consist of one S-room house in fair
condition; fairly good barn, size
52x37. 300 fruit-bearing apple
trees of different varieties, 20 acres
in woodland. Price $500, $4,000
in cash, balance on suitable terms.
Address HARRY M. LEWIS,
Real Estate and Insurance,
Staunton, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-02-24
ACHLANDRFCORDER
LOCAL NEWS
Pointed Paragraphs Brief News
Notes People at Home and
Abroad.
Blame it on the grounding.

Blame it on the grounding.
AIR. James McNulty's con litit I
is much improved.
Master Jacob Matheny has beer
on sick-list for week or more
Ihe celebration of Washingtcn'<
birthday was both cool and quiet
here:
Mr.. W. H. Bratton and little
nephew, of the Bnlar neighborhooc
were in town Saturday.
Mrs. Wellington Bird, of Mill
Gap, was shopping in town last OF
the<week.
Mr.. Adam Lightner, of Valley
Center, returned Wednesday from
Harrisonburg, bringing with him a
fine saddle horse purchased on that
market.
The old Fleming house on West
Main. now owned by Mr.. '. b.
Bishop, is being torn down, and
while twill improve the town, 1t
removes another old landmark.
IMr. T. r. Steele. the well-known
Augusta horseman, came to Mon
terey Tuesday, bringing with him
a couple of fine horses, which he
hopes to sell in the county.
Mr.. John Dever, of Mill Gap, has
purchased an acre of land--three
town lots--from Mr.. Cunningham,
north of town, on the Franklin
road.
Married, on Thursday morning,
at Hotel Monterey, Rev. c. l.. Pot.
ter officiating, Mr.. Keller Evick, OF
Franklin, and Miss Irma Rexrode,
of Crabbottom.
Mr.. French Hiner, who until late
" was in business at StokesVllle,
came to town Monday and spent
the night in town. Mr.. Frank
Bryant, of Mcdowell, was with him.
Action of the Crabbottom Pres
byterian congregation, sent us for
this issue, is crowded out on &C
count of length, but will appear in
next weeks issue.
From relatives living here it is
learned that Mrs. w. A. Sipe, OF
Staunton, who has been in delicate
health, is now much worse and con-
fined to her room and bed.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-02-24
WILL BUILD BRIDGE.

A called meeting of the Board o
Supervisors was held on Monday
last for the further consideration OF
the Vandevender bridge question
and the result was favorable for the
much-needed improvement.
The plan approved and recon-
mended by the State Highway Com,
mission was for a bridge of reinforc-
ed concrete, and the bid of the Vir-
ginia Bridge Company was accept
ed. The location, formerly deter
mined, is just above the present
ford, and the span will be 20 feet,
with one pier.
Aside from odds in favor of the
concrete as compared with metal,
there are other features that come
up for consideration, and the au-
thorities have doubtless acted wise
ly in deciding on the material to be
used. With well-built concrete
there is no floors to repair, no paint
ing in after years, the entire struc-
ture being as solid and indestructl-
BILE as solid rock.
Now, that the three big bridges
of the district are secured, let US all
work for the betterment of the
roads that lead to them.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-02-24
From Doe Hill.

Feb. 2O.--Mrs. L. M. Pope anG
son, Lester, spent last week with
friends at Brandywine.
Miss Bertha Boswell left last
Thursday for short visit to hel
home, near Covington, before going
to Baltimore with Mr.. and Mrs
Shoulder to select a stock of MILL
merry. She will have charge of that
department in the firm of L. W.
Shoulder & Co.
Mrs. Ella Palmer, who has been
visiting her grandmother, Mrs
James Botkn, ST., returned last
week to- her home in Staunton.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hiner has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. H,
Armstrong,5for several days.
Ms<Sallie Rexrade, and aged
lady, mother of Mr.. Addison Rex
rode, who lives near here, died last
Thursday at the home of her son,
Mr.. Oliver Rexrode, one mile south
of Palo Alto.
Martin Mitchell, son of Geo:
Mitchell, died last Wednesday of
tuberculosis, at his fathers home,
about two miles east of this place,
on Bu1lpasture Mountain.
Miss Fannie Jones, a highly re-
spected lady of Cowpasture, died
last Tuesday morning. She had a
wide circleof relatives, several OF
whomare living here.
I The happy home circle of two
brothers and three sisters, all UNI
married, was entered by death less
than year ago and the elder broth
er taken, and is now doubly befret
| by the death of the oldest sister.
She had been a consistent mem
Der of the Methodist church q
greater part of her life, and died in
the faith.
Funeral services were conducted
on Wednesday by Rev. H. A. Will
son and her remains were laid tc
rest in the cemetery near the home
Rev. H. A. Wilson is assisting
Rev. Dawson, of Franklin, in re
vival service. The latter filled tht
pulpit here yesterday in Mr.. Viii
sons place.
Mr.. Jno. NJ. Jones, wife and lit
tlefson went to Stokesville Friday
= Miss Jemima Seybert is visitin!
her sister, Mrs. w. A. Jones.
DR.. Jones was able to fill his &C
customed place in Sunday Schoo
yesterday. OCCASIONAL.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-02-24
r. Z. TYLER, Auctioneer
Public Sale of Personal and
Real Prop rty.

On account of dividing up my fathers
estate, | will sell at public auction on the
premis, S, located II miles northwest of
Churchvilic, on
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-02-24

On account of dividing up my fathers
estate, will sell at public auction on the
premis S, located u miles northwest of
Churchvillc, on
THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1911,
at 10 O'Clock a. m, the following pr
sonal property:
Four good work horses, 9 with foal; 3
mich COWS. 2 to be fresh soon; 2 two
year old Steers; Al sheep with lambs by
side; shoals; four horse wagon; two
horse wagon; buggy; binler; G.ower
drill; dirk; 2 spring tooth harrows; l
A harrow; double check corn planter,
double cullivators; oliver Chilled plows
several double shovel plows; grain era
die; hrier scythe: 3 bbls of cider vine
egar; iron kettle; set of four horse
harness with collars and briddles com
plete; 200 bhls corn; 1900 bundles fod
der; 2 stacks of hay; ID acres growing
wheat, and mtny other articles too mum
erous to mention.
At the same time and place, if not sole
before, will offer the farm consisting o.
1870 acres for sale. This farm is lncateC
on the Parnassus Pike, contains dwell
Ing mouse, SlaDlc ANU oInc' oulouliuiHSs
running Wat +, 40 acres of first class tim
Der and a good orchard. This land is il
Ligh state of cultivation, and is wei
adapted to raising good crops.
Terms on personal property-$10.0 OF
and under. cash; over this amount 6
credit of six months will b. given, pur
chaser 10 execute negotiable notes salts
factorily endorsed without interest, o
three per cent deduction for cash.
Terms on falm-4 cash, balance in l,
and years; purchaser 10 execute his sew
eral bonds for the deferred payments a
the rate of six per cent, payable annual
ly.
| III ASHRY
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-02-24

We learn that Mr.. E. W. Arm
strong, who has been living at the
Monterey Stock Farm for few
years, has purchased a farm near
Staunton and will move there in
the near future. Mr.. Armstrong is
a frst-class farmer and stockman
and we regret to lose him and his
family. Augusta may feel deserv-
edly grateful to Highland for such
contributions to her citizenship.