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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-01-14


Psecond, Missouri third, and Illinois
Z fourth in the number of volunte' o
furnished. The casualties seem
strangely small, compared with
those of the war now in progress
In killed and mortally wounded
the American loss was 1857, and in
wounded 1868. The everage daily
atty list in Europe is much
1 aan that of the Americans
Entire Mexican war. 1t hap,
- : fthat Illinois lost more vol
Assrs from bullets in Mexico
any other stale, and its total
eight.
Exican war ended thirteen
Sbre che civil war began
~ l per cent of our soldiers
NE Mexican campaigns are now
wing it follows that thirteen years
Sence only | per cent of the sold
iers of the civil war will survive.
~ They are are passing away now
at the rates Of 10000 year. The
number now on the pension
roll is about $4,000. In Novem
Der 1885 passed to their reward.
Such are the ravages of time among
the veterans, only few hundred
of whom emain by the yesr
last Var pension expend,
lures decreased SO 100000. But
tcere is higher and truer stand
point FROM which to treat this
subject than that of nno%g. The
s|!-..rs who responded when the
nation was in danger performed a
service of incalculable value. Our
country heads the list in peaceful
Gritty and the elements, OF
lntial wealth. As an example
world it seems IssIjEsd to
patriotic manhood is of the
Las fiat OF the veterans of
\ 20 many have been mustered
o6t BY the flight of time, all be
we'll.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-01-14
STATEMENT OF TIE FINANCIAL
CaNDlIIOh OF

The Crabhottom Valley Bunk Intorpo :
ated, located at Crabbottom in the coGn-
tv of Highland State Of Virginia, at the
close of business December 81, 1910,
made TO he State Corporation Commits
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-01-14

The Citizen Bank of Highland. lncorp"r
ated, located at Monterey in Il" cnunt.
of Highland. State of Virginia, al H.
close of business sDec 81 1918 made Il
the State orporation Commission
RESOURCES
Loans and discounts s. o22 D
| Overdrafts, secured, s
unsecured. 1902 8! Bog =?
Furniture and fixtures 300 %
Exchanges and checks for
next days clearingS 233 ~
Due from National Banks II ,SGi ~.
Paper currency l,o2" "
Fractional paper currency,
nickes AMI cents ~ III
Gold coin $50 un
Silver coin go IL
Total $1l1,313 II
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in 10000 o. o.
Surplus fund l5,oOo w
Undivided profits, less amt.
pail for int expenses
and taxes II ~
'''> saving deposits 99,4S5 90
Time certificates of deposit 1885 80
Certified checks rs 90
Cashiers check outstanding 221 ~
Due to National Banks 2,349 VI
Notes and bills re. discounted
Bills payable. including certi
Gates of deposit represented
money borrowed
Reserved for accrued interest
on certificates ofheposits 06
Reserved for accrued taxes
Total 1878 81
I,C.C. Hansel, asher, do solemnly
swear that the above is true stat emenl
of the financial condition of The Citizens
Bank of Highland, incorporated located
at Monterey in the county of Highland,
state of irgipia. al the close of business
on the 31st day of Dec 1915, to the best
of my knowledge and belief
Correct-Altcst g & Hansel, cashier
j W HeVerer
Y B Bishop
State of Virginia
County of Highland
Sworn IT, and subscribed before me by
Hansel. cashier, this 18th day of Dec
1915 Ebert W Gum, N. P.
Ny commission expires June %, 1918
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-01-14

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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-01-14
Statement of the Financial
Condition of

The Citizen Bank of Highland. Incorp"r
ated, located at Monterey in tn cnnHt,
of Highland. State of Virginia, al IL"
close of businesssD 81 1918 made t.
the State orporation Commission.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09
Quiet In War Zones.

LONDON. Feb. /. - Except in France and Belgium there is but little fighting in the war zones. Paris tells of the bombardment of German posi- tions in Belgium, the destruction of German blockhouse between the Disc and Aisne, and effective work by French batteries in the .Artois and Champaigne regions. French shells in Artois caused powerful explosions northeast of Arras and a great fire near Challerange German artillery is busy against the British around Loos. The British bonbarded Ger man trenches near Tyres and the Roulers railway.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09
CLARK AND MANN FIGHT SIDE BY SIDE FOR
 DEFENSE
SPEAKER AND MINORITY LEADER SUPPORT BILLS WHILE KITCHIN, LEAD FER OF DEMOCRATS IN HOUSE, JOINS THE OP- POSITION FORCES.
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.-Speaker Clark and Republican Leader Mann fought side by side in thc house today for adequate national defense. Party lines were obliterated and most of the members followed their leaders. Two navy measures were passed without dissenting vote. One provided for adding 300 miishipmen to the enter ing class at Annapolis. The other was to equip the navy yards for the construction of battleships 43 and A.
 Mann tried to put the anti-prepared- ness advocates on record by calling for a decision on the naval academy bill but there was no negative re- sponse. The appearance of Clark oI the floor championing preparedness aroused interest. Run:ors persisted that Clark would take charge of the fight to increase the navy and army. Majority Leader Kitchir having join ed the opposition. The unusual sight of the speaker and minority leader battling together for administration measures while the majority leader sat silent, attracted crowds to the gal ieries and members rushed to the floor from their offices and committee rooms.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09
Trouble is Caused by Police Shooting Red Man Who Resisted Arrest; Resi- dents of Northeastern Arizona
 Are Alarmed Over Situation.

PHI OENIX, Feb. Five thousand residents of the north eastern portion of Arizona are alarmed over reports that the Hopi tribe of Navajo Indians is threatening to go on the war path, according to information received tonight. Approximate ly 25,000 Indians are living on the reservation, but it is not known what proportion of them is involved in the threatened up- rising. The Hopis became ang- cred, it is said, when one of them was killed several days ago by the police. The Indian opened fire when the officers attempted 10 arrest him, and was killed b> one of the officers a momeLl later, according to information received from Thomas Flynn, United States district attorney.
 The scene of the trouble is I50 miles north of Flagstaff. the nearest railroad point.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09
KITCHENER MA ' RESIGN WAR
 PORTFOLIO
CHANGES OF GREAT I'M TORRANCE ARE CON- VENTILATED, ACCORDING TO DAILY SKETCH.

LONDON. Feb. /. - Changes O. great importance in the direction oi the war are contemplated. says the Daily Sketch today.
 The paper asserts that Earl Kitch- ener probably will leave the war of flee; that Sir William Robertson probably will take over the active di- rection of the war without interfer- ence except by the cabinet as whole and that a civilian of real ability for organization will become secretary of war.
 The newspaper adds that if Kitch- ener leaves the cabinet he will under take important work elsewhere. Rob ertson is now chief of staff.
 Commenting on the order that the British chief of staff will "be respon- sible for issuing all orders of tfe gov ernment regarding military opera tions," the Daily Mail says:
 Since the creation of the ministry of munitions no more important change than this in tac functions of the secretary of war has taken place."
 It means that all army orders will go out in the name cf Sir William Robertson, chief of staff, instead of that of Earl Kitchener.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09
VILLA THREATENS ID KILL ALL
 GR|NGOES
HORRIBLE FATE AWAITS THOSE WHO FALL IN BANDITS HANDS; PUR- SUIT KEEPS UP.

FL PASO. Feb. 7.-Fra1cisco Villa terrorized tine mining camp of La guna, Chihuahua, last Monday and threatened to kill all ,he gringoes he caught" according to Mexican pas sengers who arrived here today on the first train that has come from the south for eight days.
 On Wednesday Villa Is said to have appeared and told all the laborers at the camp to get out, asserting that he did not want any mines owned by Americans operated.
 It is said that Villa had 200 men with him and that all were well mounted.
 The passengers said that but sixty Americans remain in Chihuahua City The garrison consists oi 800 men and there have been frequent killings in the streets.
 Advices from General Guidavo, who reported from Las Cruces four days ago. state .that he defeated General Pedrosa and General Rodriguez, kill ing ten, capturing ten and securing 50 horses.
 General Gavira. the Juarez com mander, stated that Pedrosa and Rod riguez then offered to surrender with 50 men. The negotiations were con ducted by General Bertani and Gen eral Madeira. Gavira said that 1000 infantry have been ordered by Gener- al Jacinto Trevino to garrison Chi huahua City and vicinity in order to release the Carranza cavalry there for a joint pursuit of Villa.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09

DAVIS. Feb. 7.-Sever students of the University of California farm near here were dismissed today. It is re- ported their expulsion was the result of Christmas dance attended by six girls from Sacramento. who engaged in midnight tour of the boys dormitory. Dean Van Nor man said their dismissal was the re- suit of poor scholarship.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09

Thomas Flynn. United States attorney for Arizona, and Joe Dillon. United States marshall for Arizona, were advised at noon of the trouble.
 They in turn wired T. w. Gregory, attorney general at Washington. for advices what to do. Until instructions are re- ceived from Washington no further steps can be taken to- ward quieting the redskins and preventing further bloodshed.
 Advices from Northern Arizona state that the trail leading to the scene of the trouble is i'm passable for automobiles over the divide, where the snow is eight feet deep in many places. and where at present 1t is nec- essarv to take automobiles across on sleds.
 If Marshal Dillon is instruct ed to take deputies 60 the scene or soldiers are ordered out, it
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09
Interesting Revelations.

LONDON, Feb. 7.-Interesting ad- ditio1s to the Von PaDe1 correspond ence are contained in the parliament tary paper. The only revelation his torically important is that Admiral Van Hintze, German minister to Mexico in the Spring of 1914 favored intervention. Captain Boy-ed wrote Won Papen opposing Von Hintze's view and strongly de- fended Huerta
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09
HOP| INDIANS THREATEN ID G0
 ON WARPATH AND KILL WHITES

will probably be necessary for them to take a large number of skis and other snow bucking de- vices.
 The scene of the trouble is on the same reservation where con ditions became so alarming a lit tie more than a year ago that United States soldiers were sent to the scene. The trouble at that time was on the eastern end Of the reservation up in the northwestern part Of New Mex ico.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09
GOOD INTENTIONS

4 WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.-"I I
 I. am going to shoot Charley No I
 .- ble at eight bells tonight .;
 + Overhearing the above threat ., .- from the lips of gunner's mate. .:
 T. recruit of the United States .:
 4 Marine Corps. with ten weeks !
 T. service to his credit and out :: T. bound for Haiti o1 the U. s. s. .: + Tennessee, stealthily shadowed T T. the bloodthirsty gunner about T
 I. decks until eight bells of the T .t first watch. when. helplessly T -t and without power to prevent, ! T. he was forced to witness the I
 I. dire tragedy that befell Ship T !. mate Charley Noble. < 4 But then, how was he to know .s
 !. that in sea-going vernacular, I I. Charley Noble has been for .. !. hundreds of years the stove 4
 4 pipe in the ships galley. and .s i. that regularly, once month, a 4
 I. gunner's mate shoots blank <
 .s- cartridge into Charley to clear <
 i. out the soot and other obstruc- I. I. tions < f And now the recruit strongly 4 .f suspects that he, himself, is the < !. victim of a ''frame-up" at the '. I. hands of older and wiser mem 4 I. bers of the United States Ma 4 .t rine Corps also outbound for < T. Haiti on the Tennessee. I. + 4 .. + + 4 4 + !. I. +
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09
FACES TRIAL FOR COMPL|C|TY IN
 MURDER
WOMAN IS CHARGED WITH CAUSING HER DAUGHT- FRI NIL WIS DEATH SON CONVICTED.
By Associated Press.

WINTERSET. Iowa. Feb. 7.-Mrs. Ida Meyer, aged 60, and reported wealthy was placed On trial today charged with complicity in the mur- der of her daughter-in-law. Mrs. Fred Meyer. in July. 1915. It is expected that the jury will be completed to- morrow. A report was circulated to- day that Fred Meyer. the defendants son. will he called to testify against his mother. Meyer was convicted last December of second degree murder in connection with the same case.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09
ID EMASCULAT|ON
 OF TREATY
AMENDMENTS TO COLOM- BIAN PACT ARE NOT AGREEABLE TO PRESI- DENT AND SENATORS.
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.-Approv- al has not been given by the presi- dent, and the Democrats in the sen ate are by no means in favor of the amendments to the Colombian treaty, reported last week by the senate for eign relations committee. It devel- oped today that a strong effort will probably be made in the senate to de- feat the changes, which reduce the proposed indemnity to Colombia for partition of Panama from S25,000OOO to Sl5.OO0 and propose 10 revise the wording of the expression of regret.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09
Report Confirmed.

FLAGSTAFF. Feb. I'm dians of the Navajo reservation of Arizona are threatening to kill all white inhabitants at Tuba and burn the government building, according to William Debree, superintendent of con struction at the Indian school at Tuba.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09
LUS|TAN|A CASE CONTROVERSY PRACTICALLY
 SETTLED
LATEST NOTE FROM GER MANY WHICH IS EX- PECTED TO BRING SAT -ISFACTORY END FOR UNITED STATES TO BE DISCUSSED TODAY.
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 7. - The president will discuss with the cabinet tomorrow the latest communication which Germany hopes will bring the negotiations over the Lusita1ia to termination satisfactory to the United States: Confidential advices from high official quarters are to the effect that expressions optimistic regarding the outcome Of the negotiations are not without foundation. Chairman Stone of the foreign relations com mittee declared after comforting with officials that he be- lieved the case practically settled"
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09
TO CONTROL RIVER

YUMA, Feb. 7.-It became known today that plans for the construction of either a large dam or a series of dams on the Upper Colorado river to prevent floods are unler considera- ton when it was learned that num- Der of surveyors had been sent along the river to ascertain what cultivated areas would be affected by such work.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09
BASEBALL WAR ENDED

CHICAGO. Feb. 7.-The suit of the Federal League against organized baseball. which was filed a year ago under the Sherman antitrust law, was dismissed today by Judge K. NJ Lam dis in the Federal District court. The fear that an objection to the with drawal would be entered by the Balti- more Federal Club proved ground less when counsel for that club en- tered their appearance but interposed no objection to the dismissal of the proceedings.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09
HARVARD RAMS THE SCHOONER
 EXCELSIOR
CREW OF LATTER SHIP RESCUED WHEN IT BE- GINS TO SINK; ONE IS SAID TO BE MISSING.
By Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. /. - The steamer Harvard with many passen- gers aboard, rammei the steam schooner Excelsior inside of San Francisco bay today. Twenty-ope oi the crew of the Excelsior were landed when the boat began to sink One Of the crew is said to be missing. The Harvard is standing by and is not seriously damaged.
 The Excelsior sank. The steel brow of the Harvard cus into the Ex- celsior's engine room. The chief en- gineer of the Excelsior was painfully burned by escaping steam. The fire man and night watchman were also scalded.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09
HIGH PRICE FOR PROJECT

PHOENIX. Feb. 7.-Farmers liv- ing on tracts embraced by the Salt River valley irrigation project will be required to pay $64 per acre toward the projects cost. according to esti- mates of the central cost review board appointed by Secretary Lane, One hundred and seventy-two thou sand acres are subject to payments.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09
OEBAUCHERS OF THE BALLOT ARE
 RELEASED

LEAVENWORTH, Feb. 7.- Ed ward Holler. Alexander Aczell. Chas. Houghton, Joseph O'Mara and Geo. Severn, former city officials of Terrc Haute, Ind, convicted in an election conspiracy case. were released from the United States penitentiary .lere today, having served their full sent ences. All earned good behavior al lowances.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09
BIG TRANSACTION

NEW YORK, Feb. 7-The newly organized Midvale Steel Company purchased today the control of the Cambria Steel Company It is under stood that the price paid was SSl per share. William E. Corey is at the head of the Midvale concern. There are 450,O00 shares O: outstanding Cambria stock and it is believed that the total transaction involves approx imately S2OOOO.0OO. '. w. H. Don ner is president of the Cambria con cern.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09
Not Notified.

SALT LAKE. Feb. 7.-Local government officials have not re- ceived notification of the threat ened Indian uprising on the Nav ajo reservation. They do not believe there is danger of ser ious situation there.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09
SUE ID NULL|FY ALIENS TITLE
 10 PROPERTY
FIRST ACTION BY STATE
 SIN CALIF ORNIA'S ADOPTION OF THE LAW
 AGAINST YELLOW RACE.
By Associated Press.

SANTA BARBARA, Feb. 7.-Thc State of California today filed suit in the Superior court under the anti alien land law to nulli;y the title of Gin Took Bin. a subject of the Chi nese republic. to property in the local Chinatown. valued at SlS.O00. It is the first action of the State under the law that caused International discus sion when before the legislature, and threatened to lead to a misunder- standing between the United States and Japan.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09
Bantams Fight 20
 Rounds To A Draw
By Associated Press.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. /. - Kid Williams of Baltimore, worlds ban tam champion, and Pete Herman. of New Orleans, fought 20-round draw tonight. according to Referee Rocaps' decision
 Williams was the Gggressor in the early rounds. Herman appeared to have the advantage of the boxing at long range.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09
ROBBED THE CRADLE

YREKA, Cal. Feb. 7.-J. B. Will son, aged @. was arrested at Weed, and returned to Yreka, charged with child stealing. He was accompanied by Miss Pearl Roach, aged Is, whom he is accused of having stolen from her home.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09
IMMORAL MARKS CLIPPED OUT
 BY CH|SEL
BURMESE TOTEM POLE IS TRIFLE TOO SUGGEST I'VE TO BE PRESENTED TO MISSIONARY.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 7.- I'm moral carvings on Burmese totem pole brought here by Rev. John Cope as a present for Rev E. J. East of Oakland. both missionaries, were freed from sinfulness by means of chisel handled by customs officials. Rev. George Burlingame representing Cope, HOW returning home to Port land. Ore. quickly agreed to the cen sorsnip when he saw the pole When pruned to propriety the pole will be delivered to the missionary owner who has not yet seen it.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09
ON THE DEFENSIVE

FL PASO. Feb. 7.-Francisco Villa with about g men is oa the defensive at Nides canyon on tEe Santa Clara ranch in Western Chihuahua, accord ing to official advices received today at the Carranza military headquarters in Juarez.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09
No Utinatum Is
 SeruedOn Rumania
By Associated Press.

LONDON. Feb. 7.- The govern ment received definite information that there is no foundation to the re- port that the Central Powers have de livered an ultimatum to Rumania.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09
WEATHER FORECAST For Arizona; Fair"
Men Battle To Saue
 2 Arkansas Towns
By Associated Press.

LITTLE ROCK, Feb. /. - Hun dreds of men continued the battle to- day to save the Mississippi levees and prevent destruction Of Arkansas City and Lake Village. Both are already partly submerged from Arkansas riv- CT flood waters.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09
DEATH TOLL LARGE

MILAN, Feb. "A Bucharest dis patch says that in an explosion at the Skoda armament factory in Bohemia l95 workmen perished and three build ings were destroyed.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09
Deserter Is Giuen
 His Just Deserts
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 PRESIDIO, Feb. 7.-General Per ez, de facto government officer. charged with deserting the Ojinga garrison and endeavoring to join the Villa band, was executed at Mosquito by de facto government soldiers. ac- cordi1g to advices received here.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09
FATAL SNOWSLIDE

SEATTLE, Feb. /. - Two were killed and another injured in a snow and mud slide which wrecked two cottages on Madolia bluff. the ex- treme northwestern part of Seattle.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09
MILLION MEN IN THE FIELD IN
 FEW YEARS
so SURGEON DECLARES BEFORE MEDICAL CON- GRESS IN DESCRIBING NEEDS OF ARMY.
By Associated Press.

CHICAGO, Feb. 7.- The United States in few years will have an army of 100000 men. ready to take the field and to meet the require ments of this vast body of men at least 10000 surgeons will be required, asserted pr. w. C. Gorgas, surgeon general of the United States army be fore the Annal Congress on Medical Education today The congress will close tomorrow.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09
FRENCH HERO DEAD

PARIS. Feb. 7.-General Nicholas Delmottee died today of illness con tracted at the front. He was one of the heroes of the retreat from Char leroi.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09
NOTED MAN PASSES ON

CLARINDA, Iowa, Feb. 7.- Will liam P. Hepburn, a former member of congress died here today after a long illness.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09
COPPER

NEW YORK, Feb. 7.-Electrolytic $27.75 and S2S.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-09
SILVER
STUDENTS EXPELLED

NEW YORK, Feb. 7.-Silver 56}4c
The Springdale news., 1916-04-07
FAMILY AVOIDS
 SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied With
 Thedford's Black-Draught.

McDuff, Va.-"I suffered for several years" says Mrs. ]. B. Whit aker, oi this place, "witll sick headache, and stomach trouble.
 Ten years ago friend told me to try Thedford's Black-Draught, which did, and found il to be the best family medi- cine for young and old.
 keep Black Draught on hand all the lime now, and when my children feel little bad, they ask me for dose, and if does them 1iiorc good tt;a; any medicine they ever tried.
 We never have long spell of sick ness in our family, since we commenced using Black -Draught.'
 Thedford's Black -Draught is purely vegetable, and has been found to regu- ate weak stomachs, aid digestion, re- Iieve indigestion, collie, wind, nausea, headache, sick stomach, and similar symptoms.
 It has been in constant use for more than 70 years, and has benefited more than million people.
 Your druggist sells and recommends Black-Draught. Price only 25c. Get a Package to-day. N. C. i2a
The Springdale news., 1916-04-07
DEEDS. NOT WORDS.
SpringdaIs People Have Absolute
 Proof of Deeds at Home.

It's no, words but deeds that prove true merit.
 The deeds of Doans Kidney Pills.
 For Springdale kidney sufferers,
 Have made their local reputation.
 Proof lies in the testimony Of Spriagdale people.
 J. H. Fletcher. prop, Of grocery, Johnson St, Springdale, says @Fo1 a long time, I suffered from con- stant backache and I didn't seem able to get anything that would re lieVe me. My head aehed a great deal and I blamed my kidneys for it.. I had taken Doan's Kidney Pills only a short time before the headache left me and my back got strong. too. Statement given June ,, l90S.l
 OVER FIVE YEARS LATER. MT Fletcher said: T think that there Is no other kidney medicine like Daan's Kidney Pills. I hope that all