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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-15
FOILED.
The @entiemnnly HiRhwayman Was
Bicycle Fiend

me Gentiemanly HiEhwayman Wa
Bicycle Fiend.
III trouble you for your little wad,
IL you pleased"
The footpad was polite. but insistent
The luckless pedestrian looked M
ana down the dimly lighted street, but
nobody else was in sight.
1T will not do you any good. INV
dear friend" said the gentlemanly
hlghwayman, still holding a revolver
pointed in most threatening manner
at the others head. THE nearest sa-
loon Is half mile away, and the dis
lance to the nearest policeman is ex-
actly the same. You and / have the
locality entirely to ourselves. Where
lore and he gave the trigger an ON
nous little click-"there is no occasion
Tor prolonging this interview. Pro-
duce!"
see you've got the drop on me all
right enough" said the victim. grumb-
Iingly, and all I'm kicking myself
about is that | didn't need to lose nv
roll. | could just as well have left il
at home this evening. IL you'll put
~ my iiSHl vest pocket
you'll find SO, more or less. It's all
I've got about me. and | was going to
spend 1t tomorrow for a new set of
tires for my bicycle"
What kind OF tires?" sternly de-
manded the footpad.
THE Fladger & Skimmerhorn Pune
tureless -Sideslip."
Can you get that for 500"
Il know where l can get it for a
shade less than So
Great Scott, old man, You keep
your little wad and go and buy that
tire. Say, do you know that's the best
tire on earth? Why. darn it, l ride the
Fladger & Skimmerhorn myself.
Shake!"
III this should meet the eve of the
gentlemanly highwayman he will learn
that an outrageous confidence game
was played upon him
The belated pedestrian whom he met
on that occasion uses the lingo &
Slabb Extra Resilient bicycle tire. and
has no use for any other kind.
But he happened to see by the light
OF street lamp that the gentlemanly
highwayman wore a Fladger & Skim
merhorn button in the lapel OF his
coat
Furthermore, he had SCI so in anoth-
er pocket.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-15
DON'T WORRY, DEAR.

Don't worry, dear; the bleakest years
That clog the forward view
Each Trims to nothing when 1t nears.
And we may saunter through.
The darkest moment never comes.
II only looms before;
The loss of hope is what benumbs.
Not trouble at the door.
Don't worry, dear; the clouds are
black,
But with them comes the rain.
And stified souls that parch and crack
May thrill with sap again.
The burden bear as best we can.
And there1l be none to bear;
Hard work has never killed a man.
But worry did it's share.
Don't worry. dear; don't blanch. don't
yield,
But dare the years to come:
Nor give the enemy the field
Because he beats his drum.
These little woes that hover near
Are nothing. though they gall:
We know that life is love my dear.
And life and love are Ill
Samuel Merwin ia II. Youths
Companion.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-15
BELATED AND OTHERWISE.

That fine young fellow, Ma rsh
kiser, has moved his stock of goods.
and his charming young wife. who
was Miss Dixie Mccall, down to
Garter ton, In Russell. where Marsh
says that Something less than II
majority OF tbs population are Ell
gagged In the the goods business
ii. u Peery Jr has acquired a
phono9raph, which he Uses some
times IN connection with the trle
phone. In giving long di%tanc- con.
CT : M0nd ,y evening lie was
regalng II big crowd in the SmnpIr
Company's store, and another crowd
perhaps more select over at Capt.
Judges.
That popular drummer boy with
the historic name Of Albert Sidney
johnson was III town Mondly con
ierring with another representative
OF the same house whose name il
also somewhat historic in Virginia
Mr. Bad Boyer.
All the Indications Seem In favo,
OF a considerable attendance at thu.
famous Prery Springs.
That excellent woman. Mrs. Jnr
w. Brown. has been very sick FIR
some tim AMI her condition is no.
yet satisfactory.
1t Is about time - stop inquiring
of people whether they have be n
to PocahontaS in the last five days"
w are kin eItirely top m,cl ia
rerest in travellers privat, aff,ir..
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-15
No Change For Ii.

The best description Of a counterfeit
dollar we have ever heard was that
given by a saloon-keeper in a trial at
Wichita, Kan, the other day. He
said: We'll, Dawson threw a piece Of
money on the counter to pay for the
drinks and l could tell by the sound of
it that l did not have the change"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-15
How They Got Rich.

She-I could have married either
Whipper or Snapper If I'd wanted to,
and both Of those whom refused have
since got rich, while you are still as
poor as a church mouse.
He-Of course. I've been supporting
you all these years. They haven't.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-15
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALNE.

The BEST SALvE i'm the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt
hheum, Fever Sores, letter. Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns and all
Skin Eruptions, and positively cures
Piles, or no pay required 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfact-
ion, or money refunded. Price %
cents per box. For sale by A. f.
Hargrave
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-15

You told me this horse had won
half a dozen matches against some of
the best horses in the country. He
can't trot mile in six minutes to save
him."
1T was in ploughing matches that
he took the prizes, sir
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-15
A bright Iden.

THE new missionary" said the King.
as he plucked a bit of wool from be-
meath n splinter on his club, lis a
strange sort of person. / hardly know
what to make of him."
Soup" suggested voice. at which
the King frightened visibly.-Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-15
Taken at His Word.

Gentlemen" shrieked a medicine
fakir on the streets OF Abilene. ct
pledge you my honor that there is no
whiskey in this medicine" With
which the crowd gazed on him re-
lproachfuIiy and melted away.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-15
Choosing the Lesser.

did you really lie still and see a
burglar walk off with your watch?"
Yes; my wife had just quit talking
and gone to sleep, and I wouldn't have
had her wake again for all the gold
watches in creation."
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-15
OLD CLOTHES MADE NEW.
~

AS the Spring opens you will want
your clothing cleaned tap. We are
prepared to clean or dye soiled cloth
ing for either gentlemen or ladies' in
satisfactory marner. We make Old
clothes look like new ones. Give us
II trial. We guarantee our work.
TAZEWELL DYE HOUSE.
Main st.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-15
Not "a Question of veracity.

What was the row between you and
Thomperson? A question of veracity,
was it not?"
mo. 1t was question Of unverac-
lily. / said he was a liar and he said
II was another"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-15

Cylinder Press. The consolidation the News and Head
light enables us to offer splendid Campbell Printing Press but
little used and in perfect order We could add this iober
and complete outfit for good country oce-and will sell all
at bargain, easy and complete Water
Motor for newspaper other machinery
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-15
REAL ESTATE AND
PERSONAL PROPERTY.

We hope to make this department the
meeting ground of those who have anything
to sell and those who want to buy, and will
spare no pains in bringing together the two
classes.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-15

We have hands the following properties and will cheer
fully give information location, title, We
solicit correspondence with Real Estate other sections
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-15

farm of $50 acres 2story dwelling large barn fine
large orchard, good water-about miles om town. Price
$4,000.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-15
Preparing for the Worst.

Mrs. Clancy Gas Mike starts for the front
to fight Spain)-Take this umbrelly, darl-
int. DE papers do be sayin' as IFS rainin'
bullets at de front, an yez mustn't git coldi
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-15

small tract of unmproved land the head Cinch
about 40 acres no buildings. Price So per acre
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-15

A handsome and comfortable residence, in the town of
Mendoza, the line of the A O. r. r. with ample grounds
fruit streets shrubbery. Title guaranteed
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-15
NO. IL

house OF four rooms, large lot of about an acre fine
spring OF good water and spring house. trees of good t
and out buildings This property located on r. R. Avenne
and is bargain at $1,000 We will take less PAYMENTS
small and terms easy. Make is an offer
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-15
Paradox.

The man who treasures up his speech
To cite general rule
Is either a philosopher,
Or else he is a fool.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-15

farm of about $50 acres, Chatham Hill, in Rich Val
ley, fair state of cultivation, dwelling. barn store
house. and number of tenant houses About $50
land balance in fine timber Store MILL school and churches
near by Price $4,000 acre, satisfactory
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-15

The man who talks and talks and talks
Belongs to the same class;
He's wiser, even. than a sage.
Or elSe he is all ass.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-15

handsome eight dwelling, desraby located
East Buefeld fifty foot front lot with premises
and perfect drainage Would sell exchange this property
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-15

A large store house fitted for business, Graham Va.
with dwelling above Would exchange this for unimproved
coal or timber lands
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-15

A small farm of south east side of town oood
room story house. running water in yard nice orchard Of
apple peach and cherry trees also grapes Public road runs
by the door This is nice little home Price $1,000. Easy
terms
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-15

small farm of about l6 good house situated
the east end of county convenient schools churches
A bargain to a buyer a once.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-15

Two small houses for sale, three EACH good lot
Prices low and easy.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-15

large eghroom convenient house, for rent on Tazewe
Avenue. Possession given March lst
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-15


with dyvolIrc obovo Wo,Id ,h. H.; c. ;3
ooa1 o +h 11 w " p
A handsome eobt room, ,,l,; most 1hI, It5
in East Bluefed 6v foot front Iot with vatar ON non,isos
and pei feet drainage Would sell or exchange this nronertv
No
e e H.. ,.o- ~, , u., NJ.
H. :: " ' ' " " '"i
h, 1 - 20 4 '''"' ""1''"s, nv" '''" V''e
land balance in fine timber Store mill school and churches
near bv Price $40 90 per acre ON satisfactory terms
NO s.
handsome and comfortable residence in the of
' vi "e "e Vi le o. "A " w. H. H. WIN ample grounds
No g
large eiobt-roon, convenient boneo cr rant an r, !,
N' ava 'Ni'' ~" '"Nc"eli
1ANe""e' ioSSessIoh gwen N'rch ISL
NO
Two small houses for sale three rooms oocb rood lot
Prices low and terms eosv
NJ D
small farm OF about 10 good house.
the east end of countv convenient to ,nJ
A boroo;, - , l,,..,u "A
- o ~ ~. - ~.
Cylinder Press The consolidation of the News and Head
Evening star., 1898-01-19
BensOm's
Porous Plaster,

IN Lug and CHEST PAINS. Cnushs Colds
hfohchitis and Pneumonia. no other external rem
ody AFFORDS PROMPT PREVENTION and
otlCkER CURE than RENSoN's. rnt ONLY
TIE uENilNE effective. rricc y cents
Evening star., 1898-01-19

Weary Wanlcrcr Seeks TranspOrta-
ton to North Carolina.

Mary Jones' about forty years old who
| has been on the road for long time. call
| ed on Sanitary Office Frank this morning
| and asked for transportation for herself
| and her two-year-old boy. Just where she
wanted to go she did not know. When she
was here last she was sent with her baby
| TO North Carolina.
Il want to go to Salisbury. n. c." she
| said, but l don't want to ride all the
way there
She said she was willing to be dumped
somewhere in Virginia and then she could
tramp to North Carolina.
When the woman was here in June last
she told a story of her life and travels
which a sad one, and Sanitary
Officer Frank sent her to where she said
she had friends who would care for her.
She was then informed that If she re-
turned here in the same way her child
| might be taken from her. Monday night
| she reached Washington, and the condi-
| ton of her garments showed she had been
on the road for weeks at least. In one
arm she carried her boy, while over her
shoulder she carried a sack containing all
| her earthly goods. She became sick and
nervous during her stay at the police sta
ton, and her condition, she said had
! suited from her failure to have supply
| of chewing tobacco The policemen con-
tributed tobacco and she had no further
| complaint to make.
Agent Parkman of the board of chill
| dren's guardians was sent for, and he is
Investigating the case.
Are you married. was the first ques-
| ton he asked the woman.
Indeed, / hain't married. was her an
swer. Il don't need nobody but the Lord
! to take care of me-"
The baby in the case of inGuisi-
tive turn of mind while in the sanitary
office and the only things that remained in
order during his stay were the desks and
articles of furniture too heavy for him to
move Miss Jones told the sanitary officer
that she had endeavored to get admitted
to the aImshouse in North Carolina, but
had failed. When the boy gets to be three
years old, she said. he will be received at
an institution in Knoxville, Tenn.
| Judge kimbaN who was consulted by
Agent Parkman, thought the child should
be taken from its mother and properly
cared for in some institution. The woman
and her child We're taken to the court
house but as court had adjourned for the
day they were sent to the Florence Crit
teuton Home until tomorrow when the
case will be heard.
Evening star., 1898-01-19
Look
at / t

AS profitable investment.
How else can you make
100 per cent on your
money? That's about what
this sale of ours means.
We are making you pres
ent of about one-half the
price. We are overstocked
with every kind of Furni-
ture, and we are willing to
lose money to reduce our
stock.
If you wish credit we will
arrange the terms 10 suit
you. 1t will cost YOU no
more.
Evening star., 1898-01-19
Assistant Controller S,xorp 4,

Lcander L. Mitchell. the new assistant
controller Of the treasury. who succeeds
Edward A. Bowers was sworn In yesterday
afternoon and will At once assume IN,
duties OF his office. Mr.. Bowers Will re-
turn TO the practice of law
Evening star., 1898-01-19

iulness of some alarming news regarding
the relations between Chic and tho Ar
genuine Republic. in which hy ~ informed
that such news is entirely without fnunda-
lion
Evening star., 1898-01-19

ON Wednesday. January la is.,S at Lis
residence lio Massachusetts avenue northeast
LANES NJ AlI-E\. Ia the sixty first year Of
his age.
Funeral private.
Evening star., 1898-01-19
Dry pt,..

Lovers OF dry champaign" appreciate The T,-
lharkhhir vintage II q. II. Mumm's Extra 10y
,,M NV coming L" this country. It, importation in
any other brand
Evening star., 1898-01-19

Henry MclNer was reelected ,.i.!,.f b!s-
uce OF South Carolina yesterday f-r eight
years. lie has been on the srYlr, ne h,uoh
since 1877.
Evening star., 1898-01-19
Chilean yNnr Rumors Denied.

The minister of Chile has received tele-
Rram from his government in reply to an
inquiry made by him respecting the truth
Evening star., 1898-01-19
MARRIED.

EE NEifS-WRIGllT. on January Is lS:iS 10y
the Rev y. W. pifzer. J. CARLISLE pE
NEifS and MABEL cuRDEl.IA WRIGHT
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-05

Colonel S. P. Moser. Harrington. Kas., was
a visitor at the yards yesterday. He saws
there are more cattle in Dickinson county
than a year 60. and they are doing we'll,
but hogs are short. Grass coming on nicely,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-05
OF INTEREST TO STOCKMEN.
RECEIPTS OF CATTLE SHOW A GAIN
OVER LAST YEAR.
Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Iowa,
Illinois and Colorad Show Gains
Indian Territory, Kansas
and Texas Show Losses.

The receipts of cattle here from January
l to March 81 show a gain of LIS. and all
in natives. The table of the origin of
the receipts given below makes rather a
surprising showing. the gains being the
largest from those sections the least ex-
pected. Missouri shows a gain of lS,22i,
Nebraska 1858. Oklahoma 2,22S. Iowa e.
80. Illinois 4.G57 and Colorado 1881. Indian
Territory. however, shows a decrease OF
5'2sS. Kansas 6,si0 and Texas 1881. The
heavy falling off from Texas must be as
crioed to the free selling of Pan Handle
cattle at home from that section west of
the quarantine line for feeding purposes
rather than n diversion of trade, as the
receipts here in the Southern division for
the same time Were heavier than last year.
In the item of hogs the gains and losses
nave conformed more to expectations.
from Kansas. Missouri and Nebraska
handsome gains are shown, while the only
losses OF note are reported from Oklahoma
and the Indian Territory. The supply OF
sheep has been lighter from Kansas. Mis-
and Texas. from whom We have here
tofore gotten our largest supplies. Colorado,
Idaho. Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wyoming.
on the other hand. show conspicuous gains.
Origin Of cattle and calves receipts from January
! 20 March 81. 1897 and 1895:
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-05
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.

St. Louis. April 4.-wHEAr-Receipts, 10, 900 bush.
eIs; shipments. 5000 bushels. Irregular, closing
WIN May lc and July is9Sc higher, and September
tslEtc lower. compared with Saturdays final figures
spot niener: NO. : red. cash, elevator. 97c; track, ESQ
ssc' APRIL sc; May, sl.0',a: July, 79lsc bid; Septem-
per-, srsg:s'5S &c No; 2 hard, cash. 9Oiac. CORN
necelpls' lae.ooo bushels; shipments. 100. 900 bushels.
futures closed irregular. with May and September a
traction hisher and July isc OF from Saturdays close
s sISsc s b;d - No; !. cash. IKE April. 27Ac: May.
T.tsc DID July, 2si.c: September. 29I.c bid. OATS
n,i e hs, 1900 bushels; shipments. $1,000 bushels.
nuii. put ABOUT unchanged. No. ., cash, 26Ac; track,
III G1sa NJ APRIL 2S'te: May. e6N g2si9c; July. 2s7c
oiu, no. white. @l.u SOC. .5O1l. So.
Prsir,s ~ Gos STEADY: sacked. east track. sic. HAY
Trairie, se.ooas.oo: timothy. IS. 0Od 10. so. PORK
Hisher; nrima mess iobbing, ss.:7is. LARD
ftisher' prime steam. $50: choice. S.. 20. BACON
oIoned ios-Shouiders So. .s7ls; extra short
eieaf: s'.aS; ribs, s5.s71s; shorts. So. 90. DRY SALT
s Nat s, ,bosed lots,-shouIders. 81 90; extra
snort clear, S5.s5; ribs. IS .37is: shorts, S.. so.
Liverpool, April 4.-HAMS-Short cut, 3ss. BA-
.oN.flrm, Sls: short ribs. 3Os Cd short clear backs,
hfM' Zos. ~coRN-Steady; April. Sc a&d.
New orleans. April 4.-PRovISIoNS-Duil. Pork,
standard mess, $1,000. ~LARD-Refned fierce, 3ssG
34c' pure lard. SIC. Boxed meats, dry salt Shout
GERS 4;sc; sides. .5Aq5Ac. Bacon. clear sides, SAC
SAc. tiams. choice sugar cured. SIsa9lsc. RICE
sieauy' ordinary to good, 3as9i4c.
oIt steady; extra fancy, s4.6oqI 20: patents. 81 500
S.O9; GRAiN AND FEEDSTUFFS-Quiet, but steady.
per barrel.
aAI-fIime, l.O0Gl2 90: choice, sI4. OOG14 so.
:: sacked. mixed. 3sc: white and yellow,
aoc. oais-No. z, sacked. Western, 3lIc.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-05
Money ut Home md Abroad.

New York. April 4.-Money on call easier. 1isG4
per cent. last loan IL per cent; prime mercantile pa
per. 5q6 per cent; sterling exchange weak. with ac-
tual business in bankers bills at si.s3iaGi. S3a for
demand. and at si.S0l. for sixty days: posted rates,
S.slizg4.S2 and 81. silsGi.S5: commercial bills. s4.s
al. 500.
London. April Money. 292,s per cent. The rate
OF discount in the open market for short and three
months bills is 2 3-l6@27s per cent.
New York: April 4.-Cleariugs. ss2. s2e. sa4: bal
ances. 81, 9S1, O69.
Boston, April 4.-Clearinss. SIS, ZIG. 1896; balances.
81. SOS, 062.
Philadelphia, April 4.-Clearings. s1S. 800, $50; bal
arces. $3.50. ISL.
Baltimore, April 4.-Clearings. 81, 7ss. sl9: balances,
s6l5. 065.
Cincinnati. April New York exchange. Da6Oc
discount. Money. Slsa6 per cent. Clearings. s3.0W.-
050.
Chicago. April 4.-CIearings. 81. 40. 147. New York
exchange. 5ec discount. Posted rates. s4.S2 and
si.S4l..
st. Louis. April 4-Clearings. 81. $50. 7os: balances.
$50. 502. Money. 5GS per cent. New York exchange,
ioc discount bid, par asked.
New Orleans. April 4.-Clearings. s74, 1863. New
York exchange. bank, par; commercial. sl.00 per
81. 900 discount.
Memphis, April 4.-Clearings. si7l, 56s; balances,
sl5i. $oi. New York exchange. selling at sl.50 pre-
MUM.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-05
Stocks md Ropd.-

New York. April 4.-The interes, and princinaI ar.
tsity In the stock market to-day was in the frst
scramble to execute all buying orders at once tr
several thousand shares in each Of the leading
stocks These orders were placed by frightened
bears. who saw a warning in the very buoyant tone
assumed by the American securities on foreign ex-
changes; and who had in mind the same experiences
OF the shorts of last Monday. Upon the execution Of
this mass Of orders at the opening prices promptIy
sold of again. The decline was arrested when rather
more than one-hslf Of the advance had been wined
out. Transactions for the remainder Of the day were
small and fluctuations were narrow outside Of a
few special cases. and there was little OF inte-est or
Importance in the stock market. Notwithstanding
the later weakness. net gains OF from / TO over :
POINTS were saved for nearly all the active stocks.
The opening jump in prices was In sympathy With the
buoyancy of Americans In foreign exchanges. whers
the reported mediation of the pope between the United
States and Spain has been viewed as of the utmost
importance. This Importance was enhanced by me
fact that the reports given out from Spanish sources
request Of the United States. The sentiment y
peaceful adjustment. which found expression in many
pulpits in this country at Sundays religious services.
tended to give color to the peaceful outlook. PROBES.
sional stock traders who were after the bears scalps
were also very busy disseminating an allegation that
President Mckinley had determined to embody a
recommendation against war or forcible Intervention
in Cuba in his forthcoming message. The early view,
&: was soon believed, had exaggerated the poss,hri.
ties Of peace. The official denial from washington
that the pope Ind been accepted as a mediator he
tween the Uaited States and Spain was potent in dis.
pelling this view. Expressions by men In Washing
ton who ere strenuous for firm action on the Cuban
question. and who expressed their c~ontentment with
assurances given them. after having seen the p-csi.
dent. indicated the purpose OF the administration TO
insist on Cuban independence. Notwithstanding these
later rerisions of opinion. the active measure taken BY
the pope was felt TO offer a possible means OF innu-
cRcing Spain 10 yield to the demands of the United
tofore reported inclined ~favorably toward the grant
ing OF Cuban independence. This constituted the sus.
tanning force which saved the market from 4 full re-
action from its opening gains.
The bond market was dull and after opening strong
prices eased OF a little. but stifened again before
the close.