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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-04-23
WILL EXPLORE BAFFlN LAND
Expedition Leaves Boston in July to
Investigate Northern Region Never
Hitherto Penetrated.

Secrets of Baffin Land, one of the
portions of the Arctic still unexplored,
will be the objective of the Macmillan
expedition which is in preparation. now
for departure in the summer of 1921.
Although the region was visited sew
eral times before the Pilgrims crossed
the Atlantic to Cape Cod, Baffin Land,
from the point of view of explorers
and scientists, is still one of the rich
est and most alluring fields of research
in the North.
It's whole western shore. more than
1000 miles in length. is but vaguely
defined on the charts. ESk!moS nave
told wonderful tales of vast Eakes and
towering mountains in the interior, but
white men have never visited That
section. It's fora and fauna have new
er been studied; little is known of the
movements of the tidal currents along
its shores. and facts of geology, min
eraIogy and meteorology await the
coming of scientific Observers.
The party, beaded by Donald Mac
MILAN, the late Admiral Peary's lieu
tenant on the expedition that reached
the north pole, plans to leave Boston
about July /, 1921, and to reach Bafi'n
Land in less than month, with good
luck. The following winter Will be
spent on the western shore I'm LATITUDE
60. The camp probably will be just
south of the entrance of the danger
Gus Fury and Hecla strait. where the
ships of Captains Parry and Lyon.
seekers of a northwestern PASSAGE
were blocked q century ago. Ihat IS
100 miles north of the Arctic circle
and TOO miles south OF Etah. on the
shore Of northwestern Greenland
where MacMillan's Crockerland eXpe'
dition passed four winters.
In the winter attempts will be made
by dog teams to explore. the COAST
northward and In the following sum-
mer the interior of the island Will be
penetrated. The plans for the eXpedi-
ton call for an absence of two years
from this country. In case Il longer
stav Is necessary, no relief expedition
will be sent, according to present ar
rungements. IF the ship is crushed III
the Ice, the party plans to retreat by
dog teams to Fort Churchill, the trad
ing most at the foot of Hudson bay and
TO return to civilization by way OF
northwestern Canada.
The Macmillan Arctic association
will back the expedition. 1t is COM
posed of Bowdoin college alumni and
other friends of the explorer.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-04-23
The Ths:ce-a-Week Edition of
The New York World
IN 1919 and 1920

Practically daily at the price OF a
weekly. No other newspaper in the
world gives so much at so low price
The forces are already lining up
for the Presidential campaign of 1920.
The Three -a-Week World which is
the greatest example of tabloid jour-
nalis.n in America will give. you all
the new: of it. 1t will keep you as
thoroughly informed as a daily at
five or six times the price. Besides,
rhe news from Europe for a long
lime tc ccre will be Of overwhelnl-
jrg .ntr:sst. and we are deerl: an
vita,iy ;: "lc"rned in it. The Thrice
a-Week World will furnish you al
accurate and comprehensive report OF
everything that happens. .
The Week Worlds reGu.
lar subscription price is only $1.or
per year, and this pays for 156 pa
pers. We offer this uneGuallec
newspaper and The HIGHLAND RE
CORDER together for one year for
S2.35.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-04-23
MANY USING SKIS
Ancient and ExhiIarating Sport
Grows in Favor.
Enthusiastic Devotees Are Hailing II
as King of Winter Sports-Has
Long Figured in History
- and Legend.

A thousand years ago, or there
abouts. some thoughtfuI Norseman
found that long thin strips of wood
fastened TO his war-boots enabled, him
&c get over the SnOwclad plains and
mountains of his nntive land easily
and with great speed. Before long all
The hardy NOrsemen were going
around to fight or to wassail on these
useful aids to winter travel, which
became known as ski. pronounced by
The Norsemen as if spelled SHE. So
popular did skiing become that, ac-
cOrling to Morse mythology, even one
of the ancient viking gods went In for
it. Olaf Trygvasson. best loved and
most celebrated Of the old Norwegian
hero kings. is said to have been an
expert skier. Another king, one Of the
early Haakons, escaped from pursuers
with designs on his life, by travelling
five hundred miles on ski, over one
of the most rugged sections of Nor
way. Morse soldiers were equipped
with skis and at the important pat
tie of Stiklestad ski regiments played
an important part. In later times,
during war on Norway conducted
by Charles MI, Swedish scouts dis
covered the location of the Norwegian
troops and compelled band of skiers
to guide them through the woods al
night. The willy Norwegian skimen
led the Swedes to Il precipice. threw
their burning torches down the noun
tain side, and then made a quick get
away" The Swedes, following the
lights, were hurled to death on the
rocks below. While skiing in the be-
ginning was held in esteem. particular
ly on account Of Its practical utility,
it's possibilities as sport were also
recognized after q time, and today II
easily ranks rs the king of winter
sports. "It has gained followers '1n
most surprising manner the past tWen-
ty-five years." says G. G. ferguson.
writing in Cutters Recreation (Chi-
cago). ski associations have been or
eaniZed in almost every northern coun-
try both In Europe and America. he
tells us. Recently clubs have been
formed in the Rocky Mountain states
of our own country.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-04-23
Canadian Aboriqines.

In round numbers the aboriginal
population of Canada, consisting OF
Indians and Eskimos, Is about l09,0Oo,
the Indians numbering 100000. and the
Esl,imos a few more than 1000.
They are the descendants OF the
people who held all this north lana
when Cabot siiirted the Labrador
coast, and when Jacques Cartier sailed
up the ST. Lawrence. AT that time
the entire country was theirs over
which to make war. and hunt. ana
lead their wretched existence. In the
southern half of the D0minlon all tins
Is changed. 1t no longer contains
roaming Indians. They live upon their
reserves and to Il considerable extern
obtain a livelihood by following Inc
white mans pursuits. They are learn
ing TO till the soil, to engage IN COM
mercial fishery, to labor in the lumber
camps, and even to engage In trades
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-04-23
Far From Shakespeare's Style.

How far the English language, as
written by officials and some jour-
nalists. has departed from the style
of the days Of Shakespeare is pun
gently illustrated by the following that
appeared i'm Il popular English news
paper in an ANSWERS" column:
The man you inquire about is n
''ham-bone." and very 'dud" ut that.
He is green at the game and has now,
Ibelieve, dried up. | wish you
would warn your members against fit
ups and combinations, except those
which are under recognized manage
ments.
In an educational report that was
issued from Whitehall, London, the
same week was found the following
gem of perfunctory English:
The examination system has made
ineradicabIe upon chief inspectors
references. and the psychology of con-
troll. in its, stricteSt sense, is imperious
inuuisitfveneSs involved to intinity up
on the simplest statement that filters
to the microscopic section.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-04-23
Sister Nations.

When Canuda's houses of parlia-
ment were burned down. New Zealand
sent a consignment of kauri timber OF
use i'm the interior finishing of the new
building, Il courtesy much appreciated
at Ottawa. Several years previous
New Xcaland's house of parliament
had also been destroyed by fire, and Is
now at last being rebuilt. Canada has
been swift to reciprocate, and it Is
most probable that the prime minis
ter's room in the new parliament
buildings in Wellington will be pam
eled in Canadian maple with walnut
framing. 1t is fitting that as the polit-
ical homes Of Canada and New Zea-
land arise from their ashes there
should lie built into each the record OF
n sister nations remembrance.-Chrls-
tian Science Monitor. Il
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-04-23
Doves Hatched a Hens Egg.

A novel experiment of Mrs. Ernest
Hirsh of Pittsburgh has proven sue
cess. Two doves owned by Mrs. HirSh,
after three weeks of waiting, became
the foster parents Of baby chicken.
Several weeks ago Mrs. Hirsh, as an
experiment, placed a full-sized mems
egg under the mother dove. AT the
time she did not believe the dove
would hatch the egg, and day after
oay watched the nest, expecting the
dove to leave the nest. However, tfe
birds alternated in sitting upon the
egg and finally their patience was re-
wnrded. A "chick" pecked its way
out of the shell and Immediately tried
TO get out of the nest.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-04-23
Il Was Mo Place for Il.

The trial of Rollin Bunch, mayor,
and Horace Murphy, prosecuting at
torney of Muncie, was on in the Unit
ed States district court at indianapolis
and every day Mpncie persons and
others who were acquainted with the
remarkable case came too late to OBJ
tain seats in the courtroom. A Num-
Gle young woman one day rushed inn
pulsiyely UP TO a man acquaintance
whose business took him. inside the
courtroom ard finding all the seats
were taken she exclaimed, "Oh, can't
you squeeze me in there?" mo-" he
responded gravely. mot in there,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-04-23
Wolf Hunters Reap Harvest.

"Wolfers" are expert trapperS and
hunters who have developed special
aptitude for hunting wild animals.
They are dead shots with rifle or re-
volver, and think nothing of crawling
into a VOLTS den with no other weap-
ons than an iron bar and a hatchet,
the iron bar being thrust into the
VOLTS mouth in case of attack and a
blow with the hatchet ending the bat
ztle
b. Hunters sometimes work for days
excavating a VOLTS den and may be
rewarded by finding a litter OF
young wolves, every puppy counting
scalp and also bringing high
price in the fur market. Generally
the killing is done in or near the
VOLTS den. The most effective work
is done in the spring, when the wolf
families are Mt their largest.
One wolf may cost "a stockman
about 81 200 year in slaughtered
cattle,s so the men in the cattle
business find it cheaper to hire. good
"wolfers" to hunt these animals.
The "wolfers." while hunting wolves,
have an opportunity Of catching 9th
.er fur-bearing creatures, the beaver
being the only one strictly exempt by
law against killing.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-04-23
DON'T NEED Scent
Why Perfumes Are Not Over
Z Popular in America.
Writer Sees Cause for congratulation
in the Fact That Heavy Artificial
Odors Are Not Needed Here,
as In Europe.

That the sense of smell is sadly neg
lected is an opinion expressed every
once in a while by those who pride
themselves on q highly cultivated Oh
factory faculty. Just the other day q
perfumer complained about the lack o.
of the pleasures of smell
especially among Americans.
Well, for our own part, we are glad
that Americans are lacking in tile
cultivation of this most neglected OF
the senses. We are especially thankful
that the men of our race and country
almost entirely neglect the use or
perfumes.
The perfumer who is making the
complaint points out the fact that'
while we cultivate the sense of sound,
touch, taste, to a certain degree, and
the sense of sight, we leave that OF
smelling practically uncultivated. We'll,
there is this difference-that the man
or woman who INDUCES her apprecla-
ton of odors by wearing perfumes
necessarily inflicts these odors on all
who come near her, Even the woman
who wears bright and ciashinS coIorS
does not do this, for we can look
away-but there is no way OF avoIdln5
perfume. While we breathe we have
to use our smelling faculties.
Can't you recall how often your
pleasure at the theater and your
powers of concentration ut church or
the lecture have been we'll nigh de-
stroyed simply because of il nearby
perfume? No matter how artistic the
perfume may be, if it is kept III
d close audience or near to you for
long at time it is sure to become an
noying, not to say really sickenng.
AS a matter of fact one reason why
we Americans go in so little for per-
| fumes is because we are Of all nations
the most free from unpleasant odorS.
Our cities, our houses, our theaterS are
sweet to the nOstrils compared to the
cities and public places of Europe. In
italy. where no one can visit Venice
or Florence without being shocked by
the smells of the city. one finds IL hlSh
appreciation of perfumes.
In the Orient, where the faculty or
smelling is developed to Il fine art. th1
impression of the city odors is some
thing that the occidental traveller
never forgets. The characteristic od0rs
of Bombay, of Calcutta, of CONSTANT
nople and Hong Kong, made up or a
marvellous complex of mistakes or
sanitation, is something that the traV-
eler cannot describe, but the recollec-
ton of it is unpleasantly vivid all
his life.
For our own part we like the>Ameri-
can way best. The most desirable
fragrance that we can find In our
cities, In our drawing rooms or thea
ters, is the fragrance of fresh air, air
so fresh that 1t is sweet to the nostrils.
And what can compare with the
smells of the country? The pine tree
the fresh-mown hay, the hillside after
storm, the breeZes that blow over
5000 miles Of ocean, the apple orchard
and the grape arbor? These are the
smells that the Americans appreciate
and love.-Buffaio Express.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-04-23
Executors Sale of Valuable
Mineral Spring and Land

AS executor of Elizabeth NJ. S.
Brown, decd, and pursuant to the
provisions of the will of the testa-
trix, I.shall, on the premises, one and
one-fourth miles north of Bolar,
Bath County, Virginia, on
Thursday, the 3rd day of June 1920,
at l p. m. offer fer sale at public auc-
tion, that valuable mineral spring,
known as "BuEnesia Bolar Springs"
yand 2.25 acres of land connected
herewith.
This section of land and valuable
mineral spring is 4 part of the home
tract of which the testatriX died
seized and possessed, and is situated
in the lower end of the Big Valley
near Bath and Highland county line,
in Highland county, Virginia.
This is very remarkable mineral
spring and possesses many healing
Qualities.
Mr.. J. H. Burns, of Bolar, Virginia,
who was for several years the pro-
prietor, has in his possession now
testimonials from various persons,
who were cured of skin dieases, and
stomach and liver troubles during
| the period of time, he had the man
agement of this spring: In addition
to these actual tests and cures of this
wonderful water, Mr.. Burns has OBJ
toined 4 qualitative analysis of this
water, which was made by the late
/ DR.. j. w. Mallett, professor of anaiy-
tical chemistry at the University of
Virginia, which almost demonstrates
the affect this water can have on the
human system. The temperature is
I79 degrees Far. and never varies, no
matter what condition of weather
prevails.
Any person desiring a copy Of the
analysis can secure same by applying
to Mr. BUNS or the undersigned
TERMS: This property will be
sold for cash.
/ BOYD STEPHENSON, Executor
! of E. NJ. S. Brown, decd
Monterey, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-04-23
HIGHLAND COUNTY DIRECTORY.
County and District Officers:

County and District Officers:
Henry w. Holt, Judge of Cilcult
Court, Staunton, Va.
Terms of Court-4th Tuesday IN
April, I'd Tuesday July, I'd Tuesday
October.
Andrew L. Jones, Commonwealth At
torney, Monterey, Va.
VIII. Matheny, Clerk, Monterey, Va.
w. N. Bird, Sheriff, Monterey, Va.
H. M. Slaven, Treasurer, Monterey,
Va. -......-
j. w. f. Lockridge. Commissioner of
Revenue, Monterey, Va.
I. L. Beverage, Co. Surveyor, Monte.
rey, Va.
Walter Muilenax, Srpt. OF Poor, Crab
bottom, Va. f
RE. Mauzy, supt. of Schools, High
town, Va.
John NJ. Colaw, Commissioner of
accounts, Monterey, Va.
blue UfdSS OlSIIlSt
3 j. W. Hevener, Supervisor (ChrnL)
Hightown, Va.
Lee ]. Winner, Overseer of Poor, Crab
bottom, Va.
Ben H. Colaw, Constable, Crabbottom
Va.
D. o. Bird, Justice, Valley Center,Fa
E. D. Swecker, Justice, Monterey. .Rt1
NJ. X. Simmons, Justice, Crabbottom,
~ Monterey District.
4. ]. Terry, Supervisor, Trimble, Va.
Arthur Hevener, Overseer of Poor.
Monterey, Va.
]. H. Samples, Justice, Monterey, Va
l. D. Gutshall, Justice, Vanderpooi,
Va.
]. H. Burns, Justice, Bolar, Va.
Stonewa1 District.
]. II. Armstrong, Supervisor, Mellow
ell, Va. .-..s -....
J. w. Simmons, Constable, Headwa-
ters, Va.
Lurty Armstrong, Overseer of Poor,
Doe Hill, Va.
L. NJ. Pope, Justice, Doe Hill, Va.
G.. A. Propst, Justice, Mcdowell.
Robert Shumate, Justice, Mcdow-
ell, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-04-23
Work of Census Taking.

Airplanes were used by census 'aK-
ers enumerating the dwelers on the
islands off the coast of Florida, and
snowshoes were used in the northern
states and in Alaska. Near Oswego,
n Y, an enumerator found the man
of the family in an Isolated farm
dwelling sick and helpless. and stopped
long enough to do the chores, dig out
paths through the deep snow and put
things in order before continuing his
Journey.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-04-23
Tobacco Crop Greater Than Mining

I'm 1906 the famous Cripple Creek
gold field yielded S14,2253,000 worth of
the precious yellow metal. That year
all of the state of Colorado yielded
s23 21O,629 in gold. The 1919 crop
Of tobacco in the "burley district" of
Kentucky will bring $75.000000, more
than FIVE times as much as the Grip
pie Greek gold field yielded in one of
its bonanza years, and within $14.-
100000 of as much as the value of all
the-gold mines in the United States
In 1918.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-04-23
The New. Way.

Dick Slowe-Will you go sailing
down the stream of life with me?
The Girl-You're too hate. Jack
Smart made me promise togo await
ing through life's air with him.-Bos-
ton Transcript.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-04-23
L ndicaI Finish.

Mr.. Pester-More magazine rot? l
wonder why every love story has to
end in marriage.
His Wife-They run out of material
Marriage is where the love ends.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-04-23
,to+A of Thanks for Monash.

1t is suggested in Melbrurne, Aus
tralia. that the federal government
should accord vote of thanks 10
General Monash for his great services
to the country.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-04-23
THE EARLY
BIRD" !"

The early bird catches the early worm
True, perfectly true.
1t is equally true that the early fish
erman catches the most fish.
Industry, promptness-still count.
GOOD GOODS 81
RELIABLE GOODS
SUBSTANTIAL GOODS 49,,
HONEST SERVICE
CONSCIENTIOUS WORK
COURTEOUS TREATMENT
still count. If with these is combined
UP-TO-DATE METHODS
Intelligent handling Of ones brs.-
ness, and always the EARLY Bird
with new styles-the early fisherman
with tempting bait-the business
builder with right prices
H. L. LANG & CO..
Jewellers
Masonic Temple. Staunton, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-04-23
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

DEPARTMENT REPRESENTED
College, Graduate, Law, Medicine,
Engineering
LOAN FUNDS AVAILABLE
to deserving students. 5 600 covers
all costs u Virginia st1.;ents in the
Academic Department. :; nd for cat
alogue.
HOWARD WINS'i IN. Registrar
University, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-04-23

Mention Recorder in answering advs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-02
Harding Congratulates
Owner of Esperanto

Gloucester. Mass, Nov. 1-Con-
gratulations for the victory of the
Gloucester schooner Esperanto over
the Lunenburg schooner Delawanna
off Halifax were extended by Senator
Harding. Republican candidate for
President. in a telegram received by
the boats owners here tonight
Have just learned of the victory
of your schooner Esperanto" the
telegram said. land wish to extend
my warm congratulations Sucf,
competition can only have the effect
of stimulating interest in the grea;
york of re-estabiishing and main
tanning our American Merchant Ma
rine and redirecting the interest OF
our people toward the sea. That is
e tack worthy the best efforts of all
of us
TIE victory of the Esperanto was
the signal for a general celebration
here today. and plans are being pre-
pared for a suitable reception for the
schooner upon her return.
1t is understood that the destroy
er rrowninshieid will sail from Hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-02

established during the campa >, -.
press headquarters, few steps a.
from the Harding front porch. In W
circle gathered with the Senator H.
ing the evening will be his father ana
sister. Mrs. Harding and Mrs. Dsu,s
erty-
Local committees have rnaae Ga,
crate preparations TO serenede him ;.
the returns come in and 70 celeb,,,'
the event with red fire parade
Tonight Mr.. Harding retired a, h..
usual hour. As has been his ru.,,..
for many years. he read himself ;.
sleep, choosing for his reading ron,.s
a novel of America adventure
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-02
Mastery Sailing
tcontinued from Page Onel

expla nation tonight. saying that he
only took precautions not to run the
Deiawanna too close to the shoals of
Devils Island in making the turn,
for otherwise she would have been
in danger of going ashore
The race today was watched by
thousa nds who were kept in a high
pitch of excitment by the alternating
fortunes as first one boat and then
the other forged ahead. with the re-
suit continually in doubt until the
home stretch was reached.
The 40-mile couse was the same as
on Saturday. close-hauled reach
from Point Pleasant Breakwater to
the inner automatic buoy. six and a
half miles: a broader reach to the
outer automatic buoy. six miles; a
ten-mile run to the beil-buoy of
Shut In Island: an eleven mile beat
back to the inner automatic buoy
and the fifth leg the same as the
first, back TO the breakwater.
The breeze was light when the two
schooners crossed the line, with the
Esperanto leading. 1t freshened
however, as time wore on, and was
accompanied by drizzling rains and
a mist which at times almost hid the
two craft as they struggled for su-
premacy. The Della wanna at the
start got the windward berth and
soon took the lead. which at one
time amounted to about five minutes
1t was not an easy victory. but the
Esperanto was managed by a master
hand and also had a little the better
of the Canadian in going to wind
ward. The last leg was also a dead
beat and Captain Marty. with a 22-
second lead at the final turning
mark. nosed his boat slowly to
weather. at the same time footing
faster while the stiffening wind
favored him. Long before the final
gun was fired. the American was
conceded the race by observers