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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-12-21
Butler Defeated,

London, by Cable.-General Butler
was attempting to cross the Tugela
river, but finding il impossible to effect
his object, he ordered retirement in
order to avoid greater losses. He left
eleven guns behind. The following is
IN part the text of General Buffers dis
patch announcing his reverse:
Butler to Lansdown, Chievely Camp.
Dec. Is. go p. m.
81 regret to report serious reverse.
moved in full strength from our
camp near Chievely at o'clock this
morning. There are TWO fordable
places in the Tugela river, AMI it vas
my intention to force passage
through at one Of them. They are
about two miles apart. My intention
was to force one or the other with one
brigade supported by central brigade.
General Hart was to attack the left
drift. General Hildyard the right road
and General Lyttleton was to take the
center and to support either. Early
in the day l saw that General Hart
would not be able to force a passage.
l directed him to withdraw. He had.
however, attacked with great gallan' ,
ry and his leading battalion, the Con-
naught Rangers, fear. suffered great
DEAL Col. l. G. Brooke was seriously
wounded
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-12-21
Cutting Down the Grades.

The work of cutting down the
grades on the Chicago division OF the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad will be
begun at once and most Of the heavy
work will have been completed by
spring. The general plan OF Balti-
more and Ohio grade Improvements
contemplates an 1S foot maximum
grade from Chicago to Baltimore. ex-
cept over the mountains where help
ing engines have to be used.
The Chicago division work includes
reductions between Tiffin. O.. and
Attica, where % foot grade will be
reduced to Is feet, for a distance Of
1S miles, the heaviest cut being at
Republic. About 35O.00O cubic yards
will be excavated. Loss and Co. OF
Chicago have the contract.
These reductions will cost about
100000. but will allow an increase of
nearly 80 per cent. in train loading
wheI they are completed.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-12-21
DebateC!osed.

Washington, d. c., Specialize
closing day of the general debate on
the financial bill proved to be one OF
exceptional interest. At the outset a
sharp personal colloquy occurred be-
tween Representatives Wheeler and
Berry, of Kentucky, over the recent
Kentucky election and the charges
growing out Of it. Considerable feel
ing was shown. Later in the day, Mr.
Bailey, of Texas, until recently the
Democratic floor Leader, received close
attention in an hours speech vigor-
ously presenting the Democratic view
and eulogizing the time-honored and
undying Democratic organization.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-12-21
scintiliate under the feeble rays from

scintiliate under the feeble rays from
restricted lanterns.
Thirty degrees below zero is a fire.
quent temperature at the hospitable
Monastery Of st. Bernard on Christ
mas Day. There IS seldom a traveller
over the famous pass OF the Penine
chain OF Alps in that season, but there
is never a Christmas eve or Christmas
Day that visitors do not Join with the
two score monks Of the Augustinian
order in the mass of their church and
in the joys of the feast.
Then in the salt mines. miles away
and thousands Of feet below, are all
of these things, for in the vaulted
chambers. amid massive pillars OF salt,
is population Of human beings, not
only miners who work one thousand
feet under ground, but permanent
population living in homes along
streets hewn out of mountain masses
of crystal that glistens under the arti-
fetal light necessary in these depths.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-12-21
1lS QiGHT T0A SEAT.
The Qusy Csc Developed lrpcrtant
Fe-facs.

bc-19-SN-
Washington. .. c. Srec.ai.-sn r.
vcsagatioa o. iae rights 81 sorns,
Senator Quay. or PeE,nsyiraal,. TO .
seat n the Senate ey appolatneae cs
the Governor OF PenIsyiva,iia. xas
begun Saturday by the committee On
privileges and elections IN. hearing
was pc-ely n legal arSInieat ca The
right C. the goye-nna1t IN tho clrcs-
instances which arose In the case o.
NJ. Quay. Hon. John +. Elk!a. At
tcrney General o. Pennsylvanil. ap-
pcared for the Comnonxea.th az
PenEsylvsn!s. aad former Senator Id
munds fS- those who demonstrated
against the seating OF Mr. Quay. Mr.
E1muads has as co2a,utors Hampton
l.. Carson and George whag-ol Pep
per. W. J. Brennan. an attorney q.
Pitts5urg. was leading counsel for tire
vania Legislature. Mr.. Eikin contend
ed that a sovereign STATE vas \: all
times entitled to fuller representation
in the Senate according TO tho spirit
and letter OF the constitution. The
failure OF the legislature 70 perform as
duty ought not and could not oper, ate
TO the States disadvantage in tha
Senate. The true pos!ticl, in his
opinion. was that the governor en-
joysd the full power TO fill any VA
cancy that might occur in the States
representation for any reason what
ever.
When Attorney Carson began his ar
gument Senator Penrcse. OF Pennsyl-
vania, interrupted by asking: DO ycu
appear here as the paid attorney Of
John Wanamaker?"
Mr.. Carson denied that he appeared
in the pay OF any one.
Former Senator Edmunds then seized
the opportunity to disclaim for him self
any connection with Mr.. Wanamik. :
in the case. My only relations with
Mr.. Wanamaker," said he. are that l
sometimes buy tinware at his cstab-
!, lishment."
NIL NSlI5OH pltStiltu du Il
! legal and constitutional aJgumen,
against the seating OF Mr.. Qnay. ho
doubted the desirability OF according
to the State executive such authority.
Former Senator. Edmunds declared
| that the appointive authority was being
constantly trenched upon by the execu-
! tive power. not only OF the States. but
| CT the nation itself. The President
was exercising such power by making
recess appointments OF men who pre-
viously had been rejected by the SEN
! ate This he regarded as dangerous
aud urged the Senate to take Arm
stand against such usurpation o. power
as protection to itself. NJ. QUAY =
/ case, he said. did not fall within the
| authority conferred upon a governor
! to fill a vacancy in the States repre-
sentation.
/ In rebuttal, Attorney General Eik'n
cited a position taken by Mr.. EdmDnds
j in the Senate in 1879. upholdlng gov
!. ernor's right to appointr-to--shkos A.
Edmunis replied the cases were totally
different. Mr.. Elkin concluded that
the judgment of the government as 10
the necessity for calling an extra seo-
sion of a legislature which had failed
to elect a Senator was fina1 and con-
elusive in the premises.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-12-21

49, "a tho news? It's too
- -. y funny for anything!"
(-s%S~%A Grace Derby came
E5t-eSs1sI running up to the little
S55ttTs,.7-..- - group around the school
house steps, with her
face full of laughter and mystery.
"What's tic news?"
"Ic'l us about itH'
eco on, Grace!" The girls crowded
around her eagerly.
"Why, Aunt Deborah Thorpe is 60
ing to give Christmas party"
You're foolingl' cried half dozen
voices.
ooh, but she is, truly" cried Grace.
"l'ye got my invitation, aud she
wanted me to ask the rest of you---
here's the list" She waved paper
aloft and then began to read the names
upon it. Every girl there was invited,
aud buzz of pleased comment went
around as soon as the reading was fin
ished.
"But I haven't told you tie fun
niest part of it," began Grace again.
Were each one of US to bring her a
Christmas present. Did you ever
hear of such a thing? Fancy her not
leaving that for us to decide"
They all laughed at this, but the
laugh was good natured one. Every
body respected Aunt Deborah. They
joked about her peculiarities and her
"tightness, but, for all that, the
farmers and villagers of the thrifty
New England community admired
those qualities which had produced
one of the finest farms in the whole
county, and its owner was known to
be kind-hearted, as we'll as to possess
plenty of good, sound, practical sense,
which appealed to all; while not man
in the neighborhood was better posted
in the affairs of the country at large.
The girls went on discussing the
party with eager comments, talking
over the presents which were to be
bought aud wondering what other odd
freak would be developed before the
eventful night. It was Thursday now,
and Monday was Christmas.
'Maybe she'll change her mind,"
suggested Daisy; Though I guess
she isn't given to that"
'No," said sweet-looking girl,
who had not spoken before. "Aunt
Deborah always does as she agrees. 3"
"That's SO, Molly" cried Grace,
while there were several exclamations
Of assent. ''When she makes up her
mind it stays made up for good and
all. But how in the world did you
get so we'll acquainted with her? I'm
always little afraid of her." Molly
smiled wistfully.
"I don't know" she said. cit just
seemed natural, that's ALL"
The tears came into her eyes, and
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-12-21
State News Notes.

The Spring Vale Cotton Hill plant
will be moved from Maine to Hickory,
N. c. There are seven thousand spin
dies, capitalized at s175,GO0. Hickory
people will build the mill and own most
of the stock.
The Southern Railway has about de-
cided to build track from Wilson's
Mills out to the Wilson iron mine, in
Johnston county, to facilitate the ship
ment Of ore. The track will be two
miles long.
The mine has been examined by ex-
perts, including the State Geologist,
and all pronounce it Gne ircn de-
pcsit. In fact it is said to contain
about 60 per cent. pure iron.
The mine is owned by Mr.. James
Wilson and he is hard at work taking
out the ore. He is hindered in the
work, however, by the fact that he has
to haul the ore two miles il wagons
to the railroad. 1t is sent to the furn-
ace at Greensboro.
The Slmithfle!d Dispensary on De-
cember 1st had cleared $1,1S0 profits
since it commenced business on July
1st. On the whole this Institution has
been very ccessful-Smithfald Her.
aid.
| A company composed of Northern
! geu.lemen-the same company that is
| operating at. the Narrows-is negotiat-
ing for the purchasing of the masrii-
cent Grassy Islands water power, says
the Wadesbcro Messenger.
The saw mill and wood shop Of Mr..
W. c. Michael at Gilisanvil!e, burned
Friday night between eleven and IL
O'Clock, resulting in a loss Of about four
thousand dollars, partially covered by
| insurance. Several thousand fee. ci
dry lumber were consumed. Nothing
is known as to the origin of the fire
The December, Bulletin of the Depart.
ment of Agriculture is now being pre-
pared. It will be issued from the
press the latter part Of this week. 1t is
devoted to no special subject, as were
the Bulletins for October and Novem'
ber. 1t will have number Of articles
OF interest to farmers generally.
Many Of the students OF the vario.,:
schools here are already going home
for the Christmas holidays.
J. T. Couch, of Durham, father ant
administrator of Linwcod Couch, ha!
instituted suit for $4,000 against the
North Carolina Railroad Linwoot
Couch, who was in the employ OF ths
railroad company, was killed at Funs
ton, station between Durham ant
University, on September 18th. r.
was brakeman, and while cbainin:
a car, whose drawhead had pulled out
was crushed to death. l. is claime'
by the plaintiff that his sons Icatl
was caused by negligence OF the com
pany. The suit has just been enteTe'
in Orange county, and will come Up a
the next term OF court.
The 10-year-old child OF Mr.. John F
Leeper, bitten by a mad dog, died II
} great agony on Friday.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-12-21

"My young friends" said Amt
Deborah, slowly, 81 am we'll aware
that you think I have done rather
strange thing in asking you to bring
these presents, but had an object in
it which I am not going to explain to
any one. L am very much pleased
with the gifts, however, and I thank
you for them. Now if you will step
across the hall with me you will find
your own presents waiting for you.
and little surprise besides, which, I
think, will please you all"
They had noticed the closed door of
the "best room," but had thought it
only one of Aunt Deborah's peculiar
tiles. They trooped after her, won
dering and excited, with little whis-
pered guesses and queries which no
one could answer, and when they had
crossed the threshold they all stopped
for a moment with exclamations OF
delight.
"Who would have believed lt?'
whispered Grace.
"It's just like fairyland, Maude
whispered back.
1t was very pretty, indeed. The
parlor was decorated with holly and
mistletoe and branches of evergreen,
and in one corner was a great Christ
mas tree, sparkling with candles and
loaded with presents. In the op
posite corner stood handsome new
piano. They stood and stared until
Aunt Deborah's voice called them for
ward, and then they surged over tt
the tree to hunt up their gifts.
The tree was soon cleared, ant
every one in the room, with single
exception, had found present. Moll,
stood on the edge of the crowd with I
pale face and lips that quivered i,
spite of her efforts at self-control
while Frank was beside her, lookin!
indignant and unhappy. Everybod.
noticed. and sympathetic glances wen
around. But oil at once Aunt De
borah spoke again.
"If you will raise the lid of tn
piano, Molly, You will find your nam
there"
The girls hands trembled so tha
Frank had to help her. She took VI
the card and read it, her face fushin
and paling, and looked around help
lessly at the surprised and delighted
faces. Then she turned and threw
her arms around Aunt Deborah
neck without q word. After littl
appreciative hush they all crowde
around her with eager congratula
tions, but Aunt Deborah waved then
back.
"Wait q minute" she said, laugf
ing, although there was tremble i
her voice, "Molly doesn't know
herself, but I am sure she is comm
to live with me. I've decided that
need her, and ] want to hear ths
piano. She shall take lessons, an
you will all be welcome to come an
enjoy the music whenever you like,
| How they chssrsd!
| The rest oi the svenlns WAS
merry u uHsy eenla eh esa Y
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-12-21

When the Christmas winds aro singing
round tho chimney with delight,
Go to sicep, little lcllows-go 10 sIeapl
III you wake and watch tho chimney-Oh,
Ncu know 10 i-r't right
You Will never -sc old santa coming down
II in the niRit,--
Go 10 sleep, littio icllov9-go to sleepi
OLcr, two waheGul ittlo fellows, on n
snowy Christmas eye,
(Go 20 sleep, littlo feiIows-go to sleepl)
Kept thc.r heads beneath tho cover--but
twas only nuke believe
Aud Eupta Claus forgot 'em-and he left
'em both to grievc,-
90 to sleep, little teliows-go to sleep!
Fos Santa Claus Is funny, and is easy
scared away
Go 10 sleep, little fellows, go to sleepl
Ju.t his good night to mother when she's
hcRtd the prayers y0l cay,
And yOu'll ilpd your stockings brimmlnG
when you wake at break o. day.
GO to sleep, little ieliows-2o TO sleep!
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-12-21
Befi2crent Rights.

Washington, d. c., Special.-Repre
sentative Sulzer, Of New York. has IN
trcduced a joint resolution declarins
that a State of war exists in South
Africa and according bellige-ent rights
to the Transvaal government 1t closes
with the following paragraph: "Ths
Congress Of the United States protests
and demonstrates against the barbar-
Gus manner in which the war has bee
conducted by Great Britain, and the
President is hereby authorized 20 take
such steps as may be expedient, In his
Judgment, to secure an observance OF
the laws of war as recognized by all
civilized nations, and bring about an
honorable peace"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-12-21
,.ooo British Out of Action.

Pretoria, By Cable.-The following
official announcement has been made:
General Cronje reports that Thursday
there was desuitory fighting until 8
O'Clock, when heavy cannon Are was
resumed: ''The Scandinavians storm
ed a difficult position, but it became
unteuable, and they suffered severely.
I was unable to send help. The Bri-
tish were in overwhelming force, but
must asye had at lsast 1000 men put
out q. sas.oa, either 10 killed Or woua-
DAD"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-12-21
Against Politics.

At Detroit, Mich, a resolution recon-
mending members OF labor Dodies 10
use their election ballots independently
OF the predomirating political parties
was adopted by the American Fedora
ton OF Labor. Among the other r=so-
lutions adopted was one asking the
introduction OF bills in Southern legis
latures by enactment of which convict
labor would no longer be subject to
lease
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-12-21
Suicide of Henry [ IandiS.

Baltimore, Nd, Special.-Henry C.
Lardis, secretary of the Baltimore
board of trade, and one Of the most
prominent insurance men of the city.
committed suiside Friday at the Union
Protestant Intirmary, during a. tempo
rary alteration Of mind, induced by
melancholia. He jumped from win
dow to the pavement and was instant
" killed.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-12-21
News Items.

The executive committee Of the Pro-
hibition party has decided to hold the
national convention In Chicago on
June q, 1900.
The United Mine Workers, Of Ala
bama. have declared an open war on
the Knights OF Labor. and resolution
recommending that the district Irgani-
zation do al. In its power 10 overthrow
and eradicate the knights Of Labor in
Alabama. will 30 adopted ~ the -.
sion of the annual c1nysotioo ee Mae
WssteN u tMiushsu
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-12-21
The First Celebration of Christmas.

Christmas was first celebrated in
the year SO, but it was forty years
later before it was officially adopted
as Christmas festival; nor was it
until about the fifth century that the
day of its celebration became
permanently fixed on the twenty
Of December. Up to that time it had
been irregularly observed at various
times OF the year-in December, in
April, and in May, but most frequent
" in January.-Ladies' Home Jour-
nal.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-12-21

Sixth Day.-Pending the report os
the Roberts Committee. and the coo-
r3ifsee on the currency reform slil.
The House ADJOURNED after q sessioa
OF short duration.
Seventh Dsy.-The feature Of the
opening day Of the debate on the cur
rency bill in the House. was the speech
OF Mr.. Dolliver. OF Iowa. IL vax chas-
acteriked by all the Wit and eloquesos
for which the Iowa, 10 noted. snd held
the members without regard 20 party
for over an hour.
Eighth Dzy.-There was such greas
Interest IN the currency debate that
three night sessions were or1ere1. The
only feature Of the days s<2s.o7 Vas
the currency debate.
Ninth Day.-There were eight aas a
half hours OF talk on the nuanrixl ,Ill
In the house. The principal features
or the session were the introdura,ca
OF Representative cushman. of wash
sngton. es an humorous speaker. and
an elaborate review OF the peDdlng
bill by Rsprsentasive Hni. OF Con.
necticut. A resolution IVES agreed tp
fixing the period OF the holiday rscess
from December 20 10 January 2.
Tenth Dad.-Dchate on the nne ncisl
bill In the house was the most inter
eating 20 far. Mr.. Sioley. formerly o
shining light In the free oliver rspka.
ieciared ninscer v.ta s3ue uis3opo,p:-
ment TO both sides.
Eleventh Dad.-The days debate on
the financial bill proved TO be The ons
OF exceptional interest At :h- cut-
ret sharp personal coiioquy occurred
between Representatives wheele. ana
Berry OF Kntrcky. over tie recent
Kentucky election and the chsrxss
growing out of 81 Considerable f.el-
ing WAS shown
At s O'Clock the house recessed N.
til y. N.
At the evening session NJ. Clay
DemD OF New York announced his IN.
ten.!on 10 vote for the 6aaacial. sGik
Others who spoke for the tiii wers
Messrz. sulloway. New HaDoshifs:
Bingham. rennsy.vanis: Musa. Nary
land. and Minor. Wisconsin
Those Who spoke against .hs n.il
were Robinson Of SeorakKa; 4 nom an,
North Carolina: Lloyd. Nixsorri:
Snodgrsss. Tennessee; Rucker, Nss.
soun; Ro5b. Missouri. Davenport.
Pennsyivania: Lamb. vtrEinia: Cal6.
well. illinois: Stephens. Texss, Cor
CON. Ohio. and Neville. Nebraska
At 1o:1s the house adjourned.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-12-21
Pritchard for VIce.Presldent.

Washington, p. C.. Speclal.-sena-
tor Pritchard will be proposed az .
Vice-Presidenai;l candidate by the Ma
tional League OF Republican Clubs,
which held its meeting here. A con-
certed movement has been inangurs-
ted and pledges Of support have been
made by many States. especially
throughout the South.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-12-21
A Free Trip Home.

Washington. d. c., Special.-|Instruc-
ions have been cabled 10 General Otis
to contract with the Caoallos Trans
portation Company for returning TO
Spain 1900 additional Spanish prison
EDS recently released by the Filipino r..
surgents. This is In accordance with
the terms Of the peace treaty with
Spain, agreeing to send hcme all Span
ish soldiers held captive By tha insur-
gents. There Is ssso.Oos stiu available
for this puyposs.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-12-21
feast was triumph OF New England
skill.
CHRISTMAS III THE DEPTHS:
Unique Celebration Held in the saI1bura
Salt Mines.

From bleak st. Bernard to blossom.
ing Salzburg is about three hundred
miles, bat around one is perpetual
winter, with snow seldom absent. anil
the fringe OF the continuing mantle
eyer near at band; while in the mines
OF the other IL amending summer. At
Christmastide 100 degrees of temper
ature separate the two, and while the
boundless snow covered hills OF one
glisten in TIE broadest diffused and
brightest light known to earth, the
contracted crystal walls OF the other
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-12-21
Ph;.adelphia's Scheme.

Philadelphia. Pa. Special.-The
members CT the citizens committee
whose efforts resulted In the selection.
OF this eity for the national Repub.i-
can convention have started move
ment to have the Republican national
committee make this city its head
quarters. It is said that they are en-
gagged in carrying out design which
had been matured among the hundred
and mere members OF the COMMITTEES
while in Washington.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-12-21
To Succeed Black Diamond.

Knoxville, Tenn, Specialize Ohio.
Tennessee and Carolina Railroad has
been organized here to supplant the
scheme of Colonel Albert A. Boone 20
build the Black Diamond Railroad
from Columbus, O., to Pert Royal, s.
C. A failure to make satisfactory
deal for the franchises OF the Black
Diamond Railroad in Tennessee lad
General VIM. W. Kirkby. acting as the
agent for English syndicate. 10 Crgan-
ize this new company.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-12-21
Dyrenite on Track.

Concord, n. c., Special.
morning as Mr.. John Moore, OF this
place, was walking along the railroad
track just above the Buffalo Mill, hs
found two sticks OF dynamite, pinned
and capped, fasteEed to ore OF the
rails, so that it wcdis have been ex-
plcded by a train passing over 1t. 1t
is to be hoped that the william who
placed it there viii soon be poirtei cut
and receive the full penalty. II the law
for the daStardly act
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-12-21

York (Penn) special Baltinoss Sun:
By request Of Mayor Ceiss ths drug
gists have stopped the sale a opiua
and morphine. except upon the Pre-
scription Of reputable physicians. n
consequence the large number Of pso-
pie In this place WHO have been usiae
quantities Of morphine. mostly By is-
lection. are In . state Of consternsssoa
and many have sought scsenti1e medi.
cal treatment Other victims q ths
drug have seat TO other places Sof r.
While some are using heaAaeAs pov-
ders - . substitute. One York phys1-
clan u treating s1xtsen oagphinG
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-12-21
The Navy's Share Of the Glory.

Washington. ID. c., Special.-The ma
val account OF the operations Of the
ships In Luzon IL contained In a cable
gram from Admiral Watson At Cayfte,
which reads as follows:
''Cavite, Dec. 13.-Burwell reports
that the Wheeling landed q naval force
and a detachment OF troops, Kaiser
commanding. sixteen miles north OF
Lsloog. northwest OF Luzon. and at
tackled the city. releasing 1,s90 Span
iards- I am holding at the request Of
General Young. No casualties.
WATSON"