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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-12-22

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4 A VISIT FROM St. NICHOLAS.

w. Twas the night before Christmas, and all through
VI the house
"a. Not creature stirring not even mouse.
" The stockings hung by the chimney with care
~ In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there
" The children nestled all snug in their BEDS
" while visions of -pums danced in their heads
U And Mama in her kerchief and in my cap 7
" Had just settled brains for long winters nap
" When out the lawn there such clatter &
H. sprang from my bed to what the matter
Y Away to'ths window flew like u flash,
Y Tore open the shutters and threw up the SASH y
W The moon the breast of the fallen snow &
" Gave luster of mid-dsy to objects below; q
Nk, When, what to my wanderings eyes should appear
\. But miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer,
Y With little old driver, 80 lively and quick, y
W knew in moment it must be st. Nick
VI More rapid than eagles his courses they came, q
a. And he whised and shouted and called them by name
" "Now Dasherl Now Dancer Now Prancer and Vixepi
Y On! Comet on Cupid, onl Donner and Bi1enl q
" To the top Of the porch, to the top of the WALL
VI Now, dash away, dash away all!
y AS dry leaves that before the wild hurricane ly
" hen they meet with obstacle mount to the sky
" So up to the house-op the courses they lew G
NJ With sleigh full of toys-and ST. Nicholas too;
n And then in twinkle heard on the roof 4
y The prancing and paving of each little hoof y
W AS drew in my head and turning around 81
" Down the chimney ST. Nicholas came in bound;
NJ, He dressed all in fur from his head to his foot
T. And his clothes ereal furnished with ashes and SCOT
Y bundle of toys he had flung on his back, .
" Bnt he looked like peddler just opening his pack
" His eys, how they twinKed His dmpes how merry! a
aps His cheeks like roses his like cherry; \
T. His dro little mouth was drawn up like u bow
And the beard his chin white as the snow 81
W The stump Of pipe he held tight in his teeth, a
VI And the smoke, it encirced his head like wreath a
ID, He chubby and plump-a right jolly old elf y
n, A wink of his eye and twist of his head, y
He spoKe not word but went straight to his work n
" And filled all the stockings; then turned with jerk
VI And laying his finger aside ofhs nose. q
IA. And giving nod up the chimney he rose.
n, He sprang to his Sleigh to his team gave whistle
" And away they all flew like the down ofa thistle
~ But heard him exclam, they drove of sight
&s Happy Christmas to all, and to all good night
- 98A%A9A - 9S%9A9ASAS6T
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-04
PAY CONDITIONS UNSETTLED.

Havana. March 3.-The forty-four generals
and coloneIs composing the Cuban Military As
sembly had another three hours discussion to-
day regarding the proposal Of the United states
Government to grant $3,000000 to pay off the
Cuban troops No conclusion was reached and
the debate was again adjourned TO be resumed
on Monday
There is a faction in the Assembly which
takes seriously the proposition Of the mysterious
American syndicate, supposed To be represent
cd here by Mr. Ferres. which offers Sl2.OOoOoo
on hard conditions which have not been dis
closed As the Assembly has no power 20 create
a lien on the customs. it do nothing more
than make a recommendation TO Governor-Gen-
eral Brooke or 70 Washington. General Gomez
is taking no part in the deliberations ana re
CARDS the $12OOOO00 delusive.
Meanwhile the so-called Cuban army remains
under arms and subsisting upon contributions
that amount to blackmai The planters. by i'm
piled duress. are compelled TO feed the bands IN
their districts For instance, the Constancia
plantation, near Cienfuegos. regularly feeds any
Cubans recognized by the district commander
often as many as fifty or sixty day Fifteen
American soldiers detailed to guard the
plantation. yet the proprietors are constrained
10 keep twenty-five Cuban horsemen under pay
at Sc a month with food and forage. The other
day two Cuban officers asked for suits Of cloth
ing. so AS to appear respectable when they Wis
tied Cienfuegos. and the request or demand, was
complied with.
Every plantation the island is subject 70
similar blackman, and the proprietors are AFRAID
to refuse The owners Of the Constancia plan
tation are employing five hundred men. They
want six hundred more and have been negou-
atng with the Cuban generals but all TO no
purpose thus far, as the Cuban generals are un-
willing 30 disband their men, they say. until the
Americans pay the army. . o..
The island treasury has about Sl.OooV~ IN
hand. Up 70 date SS00OOO has been PAID our.
! This includes some OF the February payroll
Havana has taken half. Santiago $l1950O and
| Pinar del Rio less than $1,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-04
THE SAME OLD COMPLAINT.

washington. March 3.-General Brooke has
not vet communicated to the War Department
anv complaint on the part Of the people Of san
tiaeo respecting the insufiiciency Of the alot-
roent Of funds for the conduct Of public works
f. that city and province II is said that TINS
&c sinplv the same old complaint on the part or
the Santiago people without single new feat
ure T,ey have from the first bitterly resisted
any diversion Of the money received at san
tiago for the support Of the island generally. II
"a said at tie War Department that TINS p'Hcy
cannot he permitted to prevail. as the lmmenia'e
result would be the division Of cuba INTO mum
her ~ Independent provinces none or thein
,..,,l,ro ~ oay anything for support Of the gen
,rai yove~6nent and tLat the plan WouId VOL @
~ Cnba precisely as II Ne|-Nork ana sun
IraTcteco should retain for the pubic WoIhS u!
,bnee Two cities the enormous amount OF lihpoI1
80 collected there. General BIoohe was
cborged by the Department TO arrange scnee- st
ci'o' Eva bicb would provide for an equitaple as
.rtn,tinn Of the receipts in cuba, ana tne pe
t,r,ont is hound TO believe that ne ha7 Coii-
pited evactlv with his instructions "a as 10 nI oSn
tttago This subject among others VIII ps ~
sto h, the II sular Committee r"'r"'S ~
u0intcd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-04

DIPLOMATS EXCITED-UNTTED STATES MAY
HAVE SHARE ~ TIE EMPIRES
PARTITION


PeEing. March 3-The demand Of the italian
Government upon the Government Of China for
a lease Of San-Mun Bay as a coalng station
and naval base on the same conditions as those
under which Germany holds KiaO-Chau Bay
Including n demand upon the part Of Itaiy for
the concession Of three Islands of the coast Of
the Province OF Che Kiang. with the right TO
construct railroad from San-Nun Bay % Po-
Yarg Lake and preferential mining and rail-
road rights within a sphere Of influence cover
ing the southern two-thirds of che Kiang Prov
tnce has caused great excitement here. not only
among the Chinese. but also among the diplo-
mats.
The Chinese are firmly convinced that Great
Britain is chiefly responsible for the Italian de-
ynand. and that It was made in order 70 cm-
uhasize Great Britain's displeasure at the turn
which the Northern Railroad question has TAX
en- They declare. i'm proof Of this assertion, that
Great Britain has determined upon a sphere OF
action and the abandonment of the open door,
policy The diplomatists openly say that the
new development is the beginning Of a policy
Of partition upon the part Of the Powers The
representative OF u great Power. during the
course Of "A conversation. is said 20 have sug-
eestcd that the moment has now arrived Tor
international control Of China and il is add
cd that if the policy Of the spheres Of innu-
ence' IS really begun the United states is eX-
rectcd to have a say I'm the matter. and IT is
further said that there are indications that
America is likely 10 prefer the province Of Chill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-04

ENcOURAGING REPORTS FROM THE PLY
sICIANS ~ CHARGE.

ENCOURAGING REPORTS FROM THE PLY
sICIANs ~ CHARGE.
Rome March 3-The following bulletin wae
issued at 6 o'clock this evening:
The Pope has passed a very good day and
docs not complain of any pain. lie says he fe"ls
verv well His temperature ia $50 degrees.
pulse - and respiration -
The doctors add that the Ponr6s mental and
physical condition is excellent
The Papal Secretary Of state. Cardinal Ram
poHa. has sent a letter 10 the high prelates
residing in Rome IN which he saI $: I hasten
10 notify you that to-day the state OF the Holy
Father is completely satisfactory
The following bulletin was issued at o'clock
this morning
The Pope passed a quiet night, so that the
natient was able 70 comply with the desire or
his physicians and not change his position. MS
natural functions are normal ana ms k'IIe'"'
condition IL good When the bandages Were
removed It was found that the wound vas neal
ing and taking its regular course The f"Pe
takes food easily and dgests sufficient n9uIlsh-
mcnt His temperature is ~ degrees ''h'lsf"u''
respiration. 90 and pulse 30
DR. Lamont in an interview to-day, Is quoted
&C saving he thought the operation would per
bans he advantageous 10 the Pope's health ana
prolong his life beyond the age he would have
reached II the operation had not been performed
The nhvscians of the Pope say they are sat
isded with his condition. When leaving the
Pontif Yesterday evening they predicted Tor MN
q long life Before going TO sleep tho Pope "r''e
a nocm which was description oi MS case AZ
oralopous ~ one which happened ~ Clement
XII He read the poem this morning to the doc
tors The latter urgently advised abstinence
from all movement II the patient wished to re-
cover IN hve 81 six days
This being the anniversary Of the coronation
y, the Pope. there were the usual ceremonies oA
dog -boisting and visits from preletes' oino'a'S
ana d,plomats. who inscribed their names III 'ns
visitors Book
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-04
0General Orders No. 9OD

Headquarters OF TIE ARMY
Adjutant-Generars Office, March g., 1893.
BY direction OF the Secretary OF War the follow
Fourth Artillery Headquarters ana one battery
from Washington Barracks, District OF Columbia,
Fort McHenry. Maryland. 10 Fort Caswell. North
r7 AFey0ps To 9s'sr nd i' I
seventh Gnfantry-one company trom Fort wayne.
Company from Fort Wayne Michigan. to Madison
Barracks New York one c9mBSsny ron aors9s r4s.
one company from Fort Smelling Minnesota. TO
Fort Crook, Nebraska; one company rom rom, For, t
one company from Fort Sheridan. Illinois. to Jener-
Twenty fourth Infantry-One company from Fort
Douglas. Utah to EancouTer BnrraGas Mash'ng, sh g
Fort Harrison, Montana; one company rom F. sort
Douglas, Utah, to new Fort Spokane washington.
10 Fort Assinniboine Montana. The battery OF the
4h Artillery deSignated t9r % s[aton az sIsrsssd
for station al Vancouver Barracks, Washington;
rew Fort Spokane. Washington; Fort Crook, Ne
braska, and Fort Assnnibone. Montana, will pro-
'1f The hesdqHarters and one battery Of the 4th
Artillery designated for station az Fort Monroe.
ignated for station at Plattsburg, Governors ISL
and New-York. and the companies designated for
son Barracks New-York, Fort Porter; New-York,
and jefferson Barracks, Missouri, will be sent N
time relieve the garrsons at those posts ordered
10 the Philippine Islands.
The following regiments VIII be put IN readiness
the movement to take place from time 10 time
,,nder instructions to be communicated hereafter:
Sixth Artillery 9Th Infantry, 9th Infantry, 18th
Infantry 18th Infantry and 2lst Infantry;
The following troops will be put In readiness for
early departure for station in Honolulu, Hawaiian
Islands: a., A. - -. ..-
comma nies one company from Fort Douglas, Utah.
and three companies from Fort d. A. Russell,
the department commanders are charged with
the preparation Of their commands for these move
menfs The Quartermaster- General VIII make
timely arran gements for the transportation OF the
various commands. The Commissary-Ge or
Subsistence and the Surgeon General VIII make
necessary provision for proper subsistence and
medical supplies and ATTENDANCE
BY command Of MAJOR-GENERAb MILES.
II G CORBIN Adjutant General
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-04
THE RISING TIDE OF WAGES.
NINETY THOUSAND HANDS IN NEWENG-
LAND COTTON MILLS TO BE
BENEFITED.

Roston March 3.-Advices received to-day from
several mill centres in New England make II APP
narent that the action Of the Fan River cotton
manufacturers I'm voting early this week restore
the schedule ~ wages paid in the cotton mills in
1897 has become general Following the action OF
the Fall River mills the mills in New Bedford.
Rhode Island towns and other manufacturing CEN
tres Of Southern New England. the seven corpora
ttons Of Lowell the Amoskeag. Stark and Amory
mills OF Manchester, and mills at other places
have decided 10 advance wages on April The
ChicOpee Mills, the Farnhamsville company and
OF hers already have made similar announcements.
while up 10 to-day Maine manufacturers had not
made any announcement II is understood that some
of them have the wage question under consdera-
ton Thus far cotton mills employing about ninety
thousand hands nave decided 10 restore the scned-
ule OF 1897.
the cotton mills in this city informed at
today that an advance I'm wages generally restor-
ing the reduction OF January 1898, will take effect
on April 3. The announcement was received with
great enthusiasm. The Lowell cotton mills employ
from 10 Oo0 to 20oo0 hands
Westerly. r l.. March S-The Westerly granite
rronpfacturers have accepted the new bill Of prices
submitted to them by the Westerly branch OF the
Granite Cutters National Union. The bill OF prices
cais for a slight increase OF pay over that OF
former years The agreement Is 10 continue until
March l. 1900 ,.-
Manufacturing Company posted notices In the mills
,bIs AFTERNOON announcing advance OF wages, TO
,oLe effect OF April 8. The Increase VIII amount
10 about 10 per cent Inc ioeihshHt ~ nliA'' nil
among the largest cotton nilis IN the NoIiu WIZ
lam PlNnkett Is treasurer
pt,sbure March s-The employees OF the National
,rube Works Company. az McKeesport Penn. have
.,,oir,ad a committee 70 call on the firm and re-
onesf an advance OF 10 per cent In wages, 10 take
efrect April / The company employs 1900 men,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-04
EsTERHAzY MAKES A STATEMENT.

London. March 1.-The Daily Chronicle pub
lshes this morning ten columns Of a story told
10y Major Count Ferdinand Walsn Esterhazy
under oath Of his evidence in the Dreyfus ar
fair before the Court Of Cessation, and OF his re-
lations with the French General staff 1t IS
tedious recital regarding the mysterious letters
communications. interviews. facsimile letters
photographs. and the like bearing upon ms rel',
lion to the case The ten columns are described
as an nstament
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-04
NO CAUSE FOR APPREHENSION.

Washington. March BIT Is said at the war
Department that there is no cause for appre-
henslon on account Of the detention OF the
transport Sheridan in quarantine at Gibraltar
There is nothing more serious than a mild type
~ measles aboard the boat The quarantine
imnosed is simply the imposition OF certain pre-
cautions against communicating the disease I"
the British garrison at Gibraltar
The War Department TO day received the fol-
loving dispatch from the transport:
Gibraltar March 3
Corbin. Washington , ,,.,
one death Private Timothy Domain company
H. 18th Infantry twenty-eisp' sicA' Vni s,is,rI r''
seriously
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-04
HOLDING CHINA TO TERMS.

london, March 4.-"The Daily Graphic an
nounces that the british Minister TO China, Sir
Claude Macdonald. acting upon Lord Sails
burys Instructions. has notified the Tsune-A-
Yamen that Great Britain will hold china 10 the
terms Of the contract in the recent railway loan
and viii also support her in resisting any ag-
eression intended 10 fore her 10 repudlate her
obligations under that contract
As tbe result Of British action according to
"Thc Daily Graphic Anglo Russian ne6ota-
tions have been resumed. with the prospect Of
an amcable arranGcmcnt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-04
THE TRIAL or DREYFUS.
HEARING BEFORE THE ENTIRE COURT
WILL OPEN TO-DAY.
P1CoUART's CASE TO BE TRIED IN CIVIL
COURT - CHARGE OF FORGERY THE
IvrpsT, crrRT Tr,C1- OT. TN-VF,STTG ALTON

col RI - CHARGE Or FOKGkK1 lltB
FIRST SUBJECT OF INVESTIGATION.
Paris. March 3.--The united sections of the
Court Of Cessation will begin the hearing in the
Dreyfus case tomorrow, in conformity with the
Trial Revision law.
The Criminal Section Of the Court Of Casa
tion. rendering judgment, finds that Colonel
Picquart and NJ. Lehlois. a lawyer, should be
tried by civil court for the alleged forgery
with which they are charged, and for using
the forgery and divulging matter contained in
secret documents in the Dreyfus case.
Relative to Picquart the Court fin DIS that the
alleged nlegality Of communicating to NJ. Le-
blois War Office documents was not connected
with the above charge. and that, therefore, the
court martial retains its jurisdiction
AS a result Of the judgment the military au-
thorities will transfer Colonel Picquart to the
civil authorities.
The charge OF forgery, being punishable with
severcr penalties than the other offences I'M
puted will form the first subject Of investga-
ton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-04
HOUSE DEMOCRATS WON'T FOLLOW HIM.
so HE WILL LEAD 40 LONGER.

so HE WILL LEAD no LONGER
Waehineton March 8 (Speo!aD.-The failure OF
tho attempt 10 secure consideration Of the resou
,or ~ declare the seat OF General Wheeler vacant
mas resulted In consequences which II not mpor.
t,nt were Unforeseen. one OF them is declara-
ton by Mr Bailey OF Texas, that he Will not be
candidate for the Democratic caucus nomination
for Speaker Of the next House Of Representatives.
He has been uneasy for some time on account Of
the refusal Of the minority to follow him with un-
broken ranks on any and every occasion, and yes
terlay when no fewer than forty-four Of them
openly revo.ted and voted against consideration Of
the resolution on which he had set his heart he de-
cldcd TO abdicate. In explanation OF his decision
Mr.. Bailey Today said.
want n distinctly understood that am not
,,tuat,d by any feeling OF pique or personal as
annCintmaut but am proceeding purely upon the
tf', fhat az "A large number Of Democrats are
unwilling 20 insist upon an oDeur.tr 70 d t'I.
f,.flv piatn provision Of the Constitution, they
l,,yht not 10 be made responsible for the leader
shin ~ a man who believes that the Consutution
a. thc si,prer1e law OF the land. and ought TO be
1beyed al an times and by all men. would raise
tha same question again ana Will raise II rs
f,.n as II presents itself, but Whcn raise II from
,,,y nlare l1 the ranks OF the party | must take
-. ,.-roneibIlttv. and others VIII not be com
."",fd ~, ebarr the responsibility with me | be-
~. tbat the Democrats who voted to allow these
rrtary appointecs OF the President 10 retain their
s.ats in Congress greatly mistake the sentiments
- tbalr Democratic constituents II is utterly I'M
- 'itio for me 10 believe that any man In this
l.,,,',r,- a. more popular with the Democratic
,,,ee.s than the Constitution. reverence Tor
v-hlch has been the chief article OF our ialth.
r..sret The vote almost beyond expression because
: 7i,,,l, n vlth that precedent established, any
q anqoinfee OF the President will again be de-
nled night to sit in the House OF Representatives.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-04
ANERiCANs COMPLANT nv RUSSIA.

D0hpoh' March 4-rhe ST. Petersburg correspond
GU OF Inc Iimes says thr Mr. Gurdner, an
American student az the University Of 81 Peters
oorg has lodged complaint al the United States
embassy regarding injuries he received AZ the
hanos of the police during the recent troubles be-
5.n %een ne police and the students on the festival
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-04
DEBTS OF GERMAN OFELCERS.

Berlin March s-An Imperial Cabinet order has
!ps' been issued in which Emperor william after
ee'thg 10 certain regrettsble affairs" in which
o,"pe's nave been recently involved and 70 the
''V'shcy with which officers receive offers OF
, ,-ais rom professional money-lenders at usurous
directs that hereafter every officer shall
..''''''a'ey communicate any and all such offers
70 HIS superiors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-04
coRTFs TO BE DISSOLVED.
ct1ANfRER TO MEET IN MAY-AMBAs-
s.DORs TO ENGLAND AND FRAME
RESIGN

Madrid March 8.-The corte' viii be dis,
.,rs5 the new elections taking place toward
-. end of April. and the new Chamoer OF
deputies meeting in May.
rou,t de Rascon Spanish Ambassador 10
c,.,, Britain and Leon Castillo Ambassador
:. france. have rendered their reslSnauohs'
~. Projects and Secretaries of state have also
.,s;vrai
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-04
CONCESSION MADE TO FRANCE.
TERRITORIAL RIGHTS IN OMAN DENIED But
COALING STATIONS PERMITTED.

London March st is officially announced
that as the treaty Of 1862 gives To france
equal rights with Great Britain in Oman whose
capital in this sultanate Of Arabia Is Muscal'
Great Britain has withdrawn her objections 10
France placing coal sheds on the shore similar
to those of Great Britain, provided France does
not attempt 10 obtain territorial rights In oman.
This is understood 10 be part Of general
scheme for the settlement Of the various diff
ferences between France and Great Britain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-04
THE SHERIDAN GUARANTEED.

Gibraltar. March 3.-The United States trans
pert Sheridan which sailed from New-York on
February 10. having on board the 18th Infantry
and a battalion Of the 18th Infantry. has arrived
here. owing to sickness on the vessel she has
been quarantned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-04
MONTOJO PLACED IN PRISON.
!INAREs ALSO TO BE TRIED FOR CONDUCT
IN THE WAR

Madrid. March 3.-Admiral Montojo. who was
N command Of the Spanish squadron destroyed
by Admiral Dewey in the battle Of Manila Bay
end the commander Of the Cavite Arsenal we're
this evening incarcerated in the military prison
PENDING trial for their conduct at Manila
The Government aas also ordered the prosecu-
ton Of General Linares. who was in command
a. the Spanish forces at Santiago Al the time OF
the capitulation 70 General Shafter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-04
FALSE REPORTS FROM no

washington. March S.--The following dispatch has
heen received by Secretary Ager from General OTIS
In answer 10 inquiry respecting the number or
American prisoners held by the insurgents.
Manila March g.
Secretary ~ War. Washington
Insurgents have not taken nor do they mold
single prisoner OF war. They nave three soldiers In
Nalolos picked up In January. who without per
mission went among them near CaVite and Ca
ioocan | am locking after them and providing
money Have captured over fifteen hundred In
surgents since February and hold the majority as
prisoners OF war. Detrimental reports which reach
the United States manufactured mostly In Hong
Kong Troops here in splendid condition. OTIS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-04
FEARS FOR CAPTAIN 7. J. MERRITT. JR.

Captain Isaac J Merritt jr.. Of the Merritt-Chap-
man Wreckine Company. extremely H. An op-
eraton for appendicitis was performed yesterday
afternoon, bur II IS not thuFht that ne can re-
cover. His father the famus wrecker, is In the
south, and messages have ben sent 10 all points
hcaUne him 70 his home