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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-04-07
RECOGNIZED VOICE OF THIEF
Blind Pencil Seller Able to "ldentify"
Man Who Had Stolen Small Sum
From Him.

Jimmy" Moriarity, blind pencil
seller. identified by voice man
whose face he could not recognize. A
few weeks ago John Reggioni went 10
the blind mans little room, offered
to sell him two chickens and discov-
cred he was really blind. He con-
cluded Moriarity was a miser. too.
New Years eve he came TO collect.
He did not knock at the door, but
when Moriarity approached he sent
the old man to the floor with hloW.
Reggicni, accompanied by seven 9TH
ers. was taken to the blind man. Mo-
riarity, after the fourth man had said,
ANY chickens today shouted:
That's him
Reggioni then confessed he had
stolen Il cents.
The blind man said later that after
hearing Reggiori's mother speak he
would not prosecute.-New York Dis
patch Philadelphia Ledger.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-04-07
COLONY HAS FEW INDUSTRIES
Belgian Congo, After Thirty Years, Is
Still in the Early Stages of
Development.

Belgian Congo, founded thirty years
ago, is still in the early stage OF de-
velopment. So far practically no
manufacturing industries have yet
been established and aside from the
important copper mines in the Ma
tanga district, the only large indus
trial enterprises are the railways ami
river transportation services. 1t
may be said that all business actlVl-
ties in the colony are devoted TO the
collection of tropical products-rub-
Der, ivory, gum copal, palm oil and
kernels, cacao. etc.-and the railway
and river services are in reality only
accessories to these activities. having
been established primarily to aid in
the transportation of these products
to the seaports. The gathering OF rub
Der in Congo has never recovered its
former activity. and in all probability
will never again be so rich a source
of income to the colony as it was pre-
vious to 1912. The cultivated product
from the plantations in the East IN
dies is Superior in quality to the wild
rubber of the Congo, and, owing TO
the active competition Of the larger
plantations and better location as to
shipping facilities. it may be placed
upon the market at lower rates.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-04-07
PUZZLED OVER WOMEN
FEMALE SEX A MYSTERY TO THE
HEBREW SAGES.
CIassed With Fools as Subjects Be-
You'd Comprehension - Remarks
Made by Author of the Book
of EccIesiasticus.

Two subjects seem to have occupied
the attention of the Hebrew sages 10
a marked degree They are always re-
curing to them. In the midst OF max
inns about the conduct Of life the sage
cannot forbear to take a side swipe
at fools and women. He finds them
both beyond comprehension.
To get his point of view it is neces-
sary to remember that there were no
asylums in the Orient. Every village
had its imbeciles, who were a feature
of the town life The village fool was
a far more prominent person in the
ancient East, and forced himself much
more on public attention than the
teeble-minded person of today. who
usually is kept in the background.
AS for women? Well, the ancient
world never was able TO make them
out any way Their incessant chatter
ing was evidently a great annoyance
to the solemn, white-bearded patri'
archs.
One of the most human Of the an
cient sages was the author OF the
Book Of Ecclesiasticus in the Apoc-
rypha, Jesus, the son Of Sirach. His
book has a distinct flavor a quality
that makes it entertaining reading.
The imagination pictures him a man
of gracious dignity, reserved, serious,
taking his obligations with the gray
ity Of his race. Experience has dis.
closed to him most of the mysteries
of the world-cycept women.
az daughter" he confcsses, is a
secret cause Of wckefulness to a ia
Their, and the care Of her putteth away
sleep" That seems to have been Tho
general attitude OF the saGcs towart
the female aspect Ct affairs. He en-
larges on the subject in another place
II will rather dwell with lion an
a dragon than keep house with
wicked woman. The wickedness Of
woman changcth the look and dark
eneth her countenance as a bear doth
Her husband shall sit at meat amcnt
his neighbors, and when he hcarctE
it he sigheth bitterly. All malice is
but little to the malice Of woman;
let the portion Of a sinner fall on her.
AS the going up sandy way is to the
feet of the aged, so is a wife full OF
words to a quiet man. A wicked WON
an is abasement of heart, and sadness
of countenance, and wounded heart.
A woman that will not make her hus.
band happy is as hands that hang
down, and palsied knees. From
woman was the beginning Of sin, and
because of her we all die. A silent
woman is a gift of the Lord"
The "wickadness' to which so much
exception was taken seems to have
been contentiousness. The wise man
of the East, DESTROYS Of leading con.
templative life, was simply worn tc
death by an ill-tempered, talkative
wife. That was why a silent woman
was a gift of the Lord The only bit
Of conversation on the part of Socra,
tes with Xantippe that is recalled is
the word "HuShi"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-04-07
Couldn't Eeaze Eat Man.

One OF those post-Christmas stories
that are TOLD Bene Zene.
"On a Payne avenue car, Christmas
eve, a meek looking man occupied 6
front cross seat in the back end of the
car. ct can be done. Ed A $50
FOUNDER came in and slammed himsel
down upon the vacant end of the seat
The meek-looker fidgeted, showed
signs of distress, rose and craWled out
and as he went he said: You can have
it. Help yourself. This is Christians.
He took a side seat and said to pas
senger, He wanted my seat. He got
it. Take squint at Lila-locks like q
funny picture in paper. Some Of
the passengers smiled, some guffawed,
but it didn't feaZe the big fellow.
When a few blocks further on the
rneek-looker got off, the fat nan gave
him a generous grin, waved his hand
and shouted, Merry Christmas -
Cleveland Leader.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-04-07
DIVIDED INTO SIX RACES
Differences in Branches of Mankind
Are Marked-Origin of the
Semitic Peoples.

Sanskrit is the language which was
the Indo-Germanic or Aryan race. 1t
cannot, therefore, be said whether tho
race or the language peculiar to that
race is the elder, probably the former.
The advent of the Celtic Aryan into
Europe is shrouded in mystery. There
are apparently not even traditions of
their time Of emigration The Semitic
race is one OF the six races OF man
kind, and is distinct from the Aryan.
The races are lndo-Germanic or Ar
yam, white, of Europe, America, Per-
STA, India and Australia. The MCnso-
lian or Turanian, yellow and brown,
Asia. The Semitic, white, Africa.
Arabia, etc. The negro black, AZ
RIGA. The Malay or Polynesian, brown,
Australasia. The American Indian,
red, North and South America.
The Semites are supposed to Ie the
descendants of Shem-that is, the
name originated III this way. The term
was not III general use until the first
quarter Of this century, though it was
used in Germany as early as 1871. It
is applied to the races akin to the He
brew, such as Arabian, or Assyrian.
Some authorities consider the prirai-
tive seat of the race to be Africa,
others Arabia. still others the lower
Euphrates. The languages form an
important family, and are divided into
two principal branches, the northern
and southern. To the northern branch
belong the Assyrian and Aramean Tor
SYRIAN, and the Palestinian, (Hebrew
and Phoenician( To the Southern
belong the Arabic and the Ethiopic.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-04-07
Would Not Burn Diamonds.

You often hear Of people with
money to burn, but so far none has
ever attempted to burn their dia-
monds. The reason why, perhaps, is
because they will burn beautifully.
"A great many people imagine that
diamonds are indestructible," said a
ieweler, who was placing load OF
gems in his safe for the night, but
rs a matter of fact, a fire of diamonds
would be the briskest, prettiest thing
in the world. Diamonds are nothing
but coal-carbon. Put a handful OF
diamonds on plate and set a light
to them. They will burn with hard,
gemlike flame till nothing is left.
There will be no smoke, no SCOT, and
at the end the plate will be as clean
as though just washed-not the slight
est particle even of ash will remain
Don't try to thaw out your cracked
ice by fire.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-04-07
The Ruffed Grouse, loo.

The pinnated grouse, or prairie
chicken, is by no means the only de-
sirable game bird whose extinction is
threatened in Minnesota. The ruffed
grouse, or partridge, is in even great
err danger. It's growing scarcity has
been noted by many travellers along
country roads, who are accustomed to
seeing many Of these birds feeding
along the way, especially in August.
This year very few were seen, where
heretofore they have been numerous.
1t is probable that the automobile
is in large part responsible for the
rapid disappearance OF the rutfed
grouse, for the automobile has com
pletely changed the conditions under
which the bird is hunted. IN former
days hunters went out perhaps once
a week, where now they can go every
afternoon. The radius Of their activ-
ity has also been greatly increased,
so that places that were once beyond
their reach are now within easy motor
ring distance. Thus what were prac-
tically game refugees are no longer
such.-Minneapo Journal.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-04-07

his nelghbors, But when the goats
begin to eat sawlogs their usefulness
has passed; they become menace 10
society. This is the danger that con-
fronts northern Minnesota unless
proper precautions are taken.
In semiofficial report to W. T. Cox
state forester, a district ranger tells
and interesting experience. Finding
that it was somewhat expensive to
burn the slash" and to carry out the
orders for forest fire prevention the
company decided to obtain band Oh
goats to do the work.
The goats did we'll. They ate all the
brush. all the slash, the grass ana
the shrubbery. The lumber company
was pleased
But when the grass and shrubbery,
brush and slash were exhausted the
goats tackled the pulpwood and the
logs. Directors Of the company oe'
creed that the goats be slaughtered.
This will teach lumber companies
not to cut their timber too SMALL was
Mr.. Cox comment.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-04-07
"The Sins Of the Fathers"

Mr.. Lloyd-George's son, Capt. Rich
ard Llcyd-George, whose sudden pre-
motion to q lieutenant colonelcy was
officially denied recently, has inherited
a fne gift Of oratory from his famous
father.
When he was little more than boy,
ne once deputized for his parent at a
public meeting and convulsed the audi
ence by the manner in which he ac-
counted for his presence there.
Responding to a vote CT thanks,
young Mr.. Richard said that Mr.. Lloyd
George was unavoidably prevented
from speaking that day, and he added
gravely:
There is a verse which states that
the sirs Of the fathers are visited upon
the children, and-that is the reason
I'm heren-Pearsons
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-04-07
DOGS CHARACTER a MYSTERY
Owners Unable to Determine Whethe
He Is a Detective or Inclined
to kIeptomania.

The Newlyweds out in Crescent Fill!
are wondering if Rex is thief or {
detective
Rex is a dog, white. woolly dog
who Is minutes after having his bath
looks as if he hadn't mad a bath for q
week. Rex is not hunter. He doesn't
know what game looks like. III
doesn't even chase cats. He is afraid
Of other dogs. He is so tractahle that
he makes friends with anybody who
pays him the slightest attention. He
would be on terms Of intimacy with a
burglar in two minutes.
So it can be seen that ReX's owners
had good reason for thinking him
good for nothing, even if they did love
him. Now they are wondering whetf-
er he is worse than good for nothing
or valuable retriever.
A few weeks ago Mrs. Newlywed
lost a purse containing SIG in cash.
A long search failed to reveal it, and
it was given up FOR lost.
Last Sunday Rex walked into the
house with something in his mouth.
He laid his quarry on the floor. 1t
was the purse and the SIG were in
tact.
Now the question at the home of
The Newlyweds is: Did Rex play de-
tective and md that money for its
legitimate owners, or did he return it
after carrying it away himself? Rex's
real character promises to remain a
mystery for long time.-Louisville
Times.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-04-07
jap Statesman of Prominence.

Governor Hattori OF Iyogo prefec.
ture, who was among those awarded
hCnors at the coronation of the en-
peror of Japan, has held his post since
1900, unique distinction among his
gubernatorial confreres. The happy
relations which he enjoys with all ctll'
cial and private classes in Hyog2 pre-
lecture have caused him to repeatedly
decline offers Of promotion, by which
he might have held seat in the cabl'
net and exercised diplomatic abilities
in higher and more stormy spheres.
He was born in 1851 and is a graduate
OF an American college, Rutgers, from
which he received the degree in the
'70s of bachelor of commerce. lie
was nominated q member Of the-house
of peers in 1903.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-04-07
Sims of Peratyphoid.

Paratyphcid has recently come to
The front as a disease. Among the al
lied troops in France there have been
mere than 1000 cases, with case
mortality of is per cent. The Lon,
don Lancet says it is not always pos,
Sible to distinguish it from typhoid,
ut in general it is a milGcr disease
18th shorter duration and often ap-
ears as a sudden onset with SILVER
ng. abdominal pain and aching limbs,
Without abdominal distcaSion and
when there is an eruption this is OF
'arge and palpable spots. AhnoTnaIly
slow heart action is characteristic.
The mesquite is suspected as the
means of transmission frC:n IA! cnt to
patient, but this is still in doubt.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-04-07
War Causes Birds Suffering.

That birds have suffered from the
devastating fire Of the opposing hosts
in Europe there can be no question.
Captain Crawshay bears testimony of
this in a letter to the Royal society
for the Perfection of Birds. Harriers,
he has noticed in France, have come
in for hot times" when gun positions
are located in low bottoms which form
the favorite hawking grounds Of these
birds. "Partridges," he adds, Il some
times see scared by the bursting
shells"
Another relates the distress of a
pair of swallows that returned in tho
spring to the cottage which had hith-
erto afforded them harborage, only
to find it a heap of ruins. After dis
consolately flying round and round,
as if unable to believe the evidence
Of their own eyes, they eventually
discovered a suitable site for their
nursery in a small military hut. A
great number Of such huts, it is pleas
ing to learn, have been used for this
purpose.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-04-07
Medical Lectures for Women.

A working knowledge of medicine,
"first aid" and personal hygiene is Of
fered to women by the Woman's Med
ical college, Philadelphia, which has
outlined series of lectures for wom-
en- outside the hospital. DR.. Clara
Marshall, dean of the college, has
charge of the lectures.
Believing every woman should know
how to render first aid," twelve talks.
covering care of burns, fractures and
simple surgery, have beer arranged.
A practical demonstration of various
bandages and dressing, with oppor-
tunity to practice, will be given in ten
lectures, under the direction of DR..
Harriet L. Hartley, clinical professor
OF surgery. DR.. Mary P. Rupert will
lecture on such conditions as heat
prostrations, drowning and poisoning.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-04-07
COTTON STALKS HAVE VALUE
Hitherto Regarded as Waste, They
Are to Be Turned Into Market
able Commodity.

Considering the fact that in the
neighborhood OF 100000 tons OF
cotton stalks have been destroyed an
nually as worthless and only in the
wav, the possibilities of a plant capa-
bic of converting them into paper and
artificial silk are readily comprehend
ed. A plant is now being erected at
Greenwood, Miss, which will be de-
voted to the preparation of pulp from
cotton stalks, and it is said that owing
to the stronger fibers of the cotton
stalk pulp, paper manufactured from
it is considerably stronger in proper
ton to it's thickness and weight than
that produced from the usual wood
pulp. 1t has been the custom to cut
and burn the stalks, after the cotton
picking season has ended, at a cost OF
about a dollar a ton The use of cot
ton pulp is not limited to the making
of paper. The stalk fibers have been
found capable of withstanding the nj
trating process involved in the max
ing Of gur-cotton. The fibers also
produce an artificial silk, motion-pic-
ture films, and such chemicals as py-
roXilene, alcohol and acetcne.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-04-07
New Use for Submarines.

It is reported that the Germans are
laying mines from submarines. the
mines are carried one above another
in a vertical alright chamber within
The submarine. When they are to be
laid. water is admitted to the cham
Der and door in the outer shell of
the hull closing the chamber is opened
The mines are then released, one by
one, through proper appliances. The
mine anchor sinks to the bottom and,
by suitable mechanism, the anchorage
cable is unwound to permit the mine
to float at the desired depth below the
surface. This method Of mine laying
is absolutely secret, and therefore is
proportionately dangerous to the en-
elly
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-04-07
Wife FiIches His Robe.

"Dawgone, I want my robe back.
walled Allan Sheldon, resident OF
Crosse Pointe Shores, in police head
quarters, according to the Detroit Free
Press.
That was a fox fur robe worth
50 co.," continued Sheldon. Il left
it for few minutes in MY automobile
in front Of the county building, and
now it's gone. Get busy! Get some
detectives and find it before my wife
knows it's gone or-good night"
Sympathetic clerks took down de-
scripticn of the valuable robe, and
soon two detectives were on the trail.
Sheldon still stood by the desk, urg-
ing haste. A woman had entered,
carrying in her arms a robe.
II am Mrs. Sheldon" said the wom-
an, smiling at the Office force. you
see, | took the robe to give my hus-
band lesson. He's so careless about
leaving it in the machine"
Sheldon mopped his brow.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-04-07
In a Bit of a Hurry.

A very small boy was taken to a
dental establishment to have some OF
his first teeth pulled. For second
or so, during which time four teeth
disappeared, everything was fairly Sc
rene, and then came bowls of objec'
tons.
Il didn't want them teeth to come
out" cried the young patient, sudden
ly recollecting something. l want
them to stay in"
That's all right consoiingly re-
sponded the dentist. "They will soon
grow in again"
will they?" quickly rejoined the
boy, with a Frightening face. do you
think they will grow in time for din
ner?-Philadelph Telegraph.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-04-07
ANXIOUS ABOUT HIS HEALTH
Guest at st. Louis Hotel, Not Satisfied,
Made a Somewhat Humorous
Request.

Fred Thompson, night clerk at the
Laclede hotel, st. Louis, is asking his
friends 10 believe this one:
about eight o'clock the other
night" Thompson says, "a tall, rangy
ruralite entered the lobby Of the hotel
and approached the desk. After l had
fixed him up with d room he asked me
if | would take care of some money
for him. l told him l would be glad
to put it in the safe. He fshed down
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-04-07
PIANO Fire Alarm for Baby.

The fire department of New York
has been called upon to respond to
most ali sorts CT calls, but one re
Gently is considered the limit.
Fire headquarters received a still
alarm" over the telephone from Quin-
cy court, in the north end, and When
Ladder l from Friend street and Act
ing Chief Hines arrived they found a
baby had commissions frcm the whoop'
ing cough and the excited mother had
summoned help from the fire depart
ment.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-04-07
Wanted Market Price for Votes.

A corpulent negro woman came into
the office of Judge George l. Griffith
Of Kansas City, Kan, one morning and
inquired for the ledge" What can
[ do for you?" asked the judge. rs
voh runnin' fob jedge again." she
asked. Yes, I'm trying to get the
nomination" the judge replied.
What's the 'sideration fob votes dis
yeah?" What" almost yelled the
Judge, beginning to understand the
drift Of the conversation. "Ah means,
explained the negress, lis votes wuth
one dollah er two dollahs dis lection"
Are you aware that it is a serious Of
tense for a person to sell his vote?,
sternly demanded the judge. "Ah don
zactly undahstan' yoh, jedge, but eft
yoh means yoh amt buyin' EN-, OATS
all right. All believe yohs no polish
IN nohow." And with this contempru'
GUS parting shot she left the office.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-04-07
Much Beef Goes to N'lstc.

Although various estimates place
he number of cattle in Paraguay al
he way from one TO four million head
the cattle industry. with untold posi-
5ilities, ic. scarcely out o. the stage
when the animals arc slaughtered fol-
their hides alone. While a. the world
S clamoring for meat. cattle in Para
quay sell for but lille more than what
their skins will bring
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-04-07
Fat Woman Has Light Fingers.


Step lively. Watch your step. Also
keep your eye on any fat woman rid
ing in the subway. To add to the vari'
Gus and extensive difficulties of sub
way travel there has appeared over
the underground horizon within the
last three weeks a very stout woman
with big and light hands who is col,
lecting pocketbooks. She is very
quick, very crafty in her general con-
duct and has been very, very success.
full. Last night while one Of the WON,
an passengers was absorbed in read
ing the back of newspaper which be-
longed to a man across the aisle, the
door opened many left and as it was
about to shut again the stout woman
leaped up, hit the tired-looking man
on the hat and fed, announcing thai
it was their station. Everyone pres
ent smiled and so did the woman, who
Was reading the other mans newspa'
per, until she looked for her pocket.
book. which had been on her lap. The
train had left the station and there
was nothing to be done Scores CT
complaints have been recorded, and
unless the stout woman exercises with
fr1ghtful energy to disguise herself
business is going to slow up abruptly
New York Times.