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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-12-21
R. C CHAPMAN
TOUGH CHARACTER.
Detectives r. NJ. Baldwin and O. @.
Gale capture a Desperate.

Detectives II. NJ. Baldwin and O. @.
Gale Capture a Desperate.
A week or moro ago a sensational
happening occurred at Lebanon, in
Ru ussell county. r. M. Baldwin. who
q govetnmeDt officer, and c. @.
Gale. of Haldwin's detective agency,
srrest,d Hoy0iFletcher, in the court.
louse at Lebanon. Fletcher was
wanted fol illicit distilling and is re
ported to be one of the gang who
shot Detective Felts last spring
Fletcher has the reputation of being
desperatecharacter and in the wilds
Of his own ecu lty where every hiding
place and and every path is known
to him, he is dang einan to run
up on. The detectives got on the
track of him md heard that be would
attend court at the Cooke murder
trial, which grew out of,hs killing of
q relative of Fetcher's and he was .
witness in the Ease. The de ectives
nabbed him In dourt and he took the
srrest calmly thoush the officers knew
that he vas off his own territory and
that accounted for it 1t is said that
Fletcher had oftei made the boast
that no living man could put the nip
pers on him in his own county.
Fletcher was jailedand the supposi-
tion is that the Charge of "moen-
shining" was to hoh him and that
later a more serious charge would be
be preferred, something relating to q
murder that was perpetrated in Rus
sell county-Roanoke Times.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-12-21

We, the undersigned, students of
Tazewell College. hereby acknowl-
edge that we were guilty of placing
in the chapel of said College on Fri
day night, 14th, December. 1900. a
horse and removed certain benches
from the said chapel which g A. Litz
and j. r. Mcneil were accused of by
Prof. Showalter, and we hereby ex-
onerate the above named from hay
ing or taking any part in the offence
named.
Signed this 18th, December. 1900.
II. w. MCCALL,
BRN T. DAILY,
w. Fl. WOODS,
B. B. BRoADwATER,
d. p. PHARR.
j. S. WHITE,
WILL K:LooRE,
j. ID. BOND,
w. K. GrLLEsPIE.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-12-21
WALKER-RHEA CONTEST.
Afidav;ts Charging Bribery Will
Be Used.


Washington, Dec. 1Sth-T b @
Walker Rhea contest, the former yes-
terday having served notice of his
intentions in the matter, promises to
be the most sensational case OF its
kind coming b, fore the next session
of Congress.
The Committee on Elections hav.
ing reported against Generrl Walker
at the present session, Judge Rhea
has received numcous atlidavits from
the Ninth Virginia District, stating
that during the last campaign Gen.
Walker on numerous occasions charg.
ed the Republican Election Com
mittee with having been bribed and
that they we're thus induced to bring
in an unfavorabie report to him.
Representative Rhea today e.
pressed his intention of fling these
affidavits in the new contest.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-12-21
COAL MINERS STRIKE AGAIN.
1900 Men stop Work and More
Coming Out Every Day.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Dec. 18.-Four.
teen hundred miners employed by
the Kingston Coal Company struck
this morning because the company
refused 10 acoede to the demaeds of
the men. The strikers demanded the
discharge of Forema, Thomas Nor.
gan, new topping rule requiring six
inches instead of nine; and the privi-
lege of having their own check master.
Four colleries of the company are
idle and It Is expected other collieries
in the vicinity will follow in a short
time.
Shomakin, Pa, Dec. 1S.-NIne
hundred men and boys employed by
the Natalie collieries, owned by the
Shamokin Coal Company. struck this
morning because outside laborers
were not paid the ten per cent. ad-
vance promised at the settlement OF
the big strike. The coiliery 10 idle.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-12-21

CHRISTMAS EvR CUSTOM IN HOLLAND
originally hymn 10 Saturn. for one of
the principal features of the saturualia
was the singing OF hymns OF praise to
the gods Saturn and Bacchus, and the
composers of odes In their honor were
richly rewarded. Even the family
banquet, so dear to our hearts, is a
relic of the bacchanalian era.
Various We're the early superstitions
in different countries, the most curious
being In Scandinavia. In the German
Alps 1t was held that on Christmas eve
cattle fell on their knees in adoring
worship" being given the power OF
speech during that one night, but woe
to the person who overheard or listen
ed to their converse, for the reaper
Death would surely find him, let him
hide as ne would, before seven days
were passed. Maidens thought to find
the key which would unlock the door
to their future life, and especially
among the peasantry Of Poland was
full reliance placed upon the result Of
these mystic rites.
Among Christmas eve customs one In
Holland is OF exceeding interest. In all
the towns and villages at The midnight
hour the men In varied costumes meet
in the principal squares chanting the
"Gloria In Excelsis." Proud Is the man
selected by vote to be the "star bear
er." A large star In which are several
lighted candles all shining as one Ia
mounted on one end Of long pole.
This star Is symbolical Of the star that
guided the three kings to Bethlehem.
and the effect OF Its light In the, dark
and winding streets at the head of the
long procession Of men slowly march
ing to the music Of the "Gloria In Ex-
celsis' sung In chorus is deeply i'm
pressive. A sumptuous supper is serv-
ed after the devotions are ended, and
thus Christmas day begins.
Christmas eve everywhere was the
beginning OF Christmas joys. In Ger
| many the old customs slill prevail to a
great extent. The Christmas tree, with
It's gifts. followed by a grand supper
has long held It's own on Christmas
eve, Christmas day being spent In pay
ing and receiving visits and talking
over the extent Of Santa Claus atten
| tions 49,,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-12-21
BOERs 'RIzE.
Capture l20 British Near
ZaStrm.

Aliwal North, Cap Colony, Dec.
16-A party of Babants Horse,
consisting mainly of law recruits, en-
gagged a superior force e Bee II near
Zastron, Orange Free State, losing
four killed, sixteen wotoded and 100
taken prisoners.
ZastrOn is close to the border of
Cape Colony aud about FORTY miles
northeast of Aliwai North.
War Office open all Sunday for
the First Time in Months.
London, Dec. t17 (MoAday)- 1870
a m.-For the first time in many
months the War Office renaiued
open throughout Sunday because
of the public a. -jety to lesrn the
latest news.
Lord Kitchner is reported 10 have
sent fresh and urgent request to
the Government to send out every
available mounted man.
With Gen. De Wet again escaped
through the British Gordon in the
neighborhood of Thabauchu, the Sc
rious affairs at Vryheld aud Zastrof
and the Magallesburg disaster con
fronting the British people they may
we'll begin to ask as they do, why
Lord Roberts is allowed to com,
home.
The Colonial Office announces it.
decision to enlist five thousand men
instead of the one thousand previous
ly asked to be recruited in Grea
Britain for Gen. Baden-Powell's con
stabulary, which shows that recruit
ing in South Africa is less active thar
had been anticipated.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-12-21
SHIP SUBSIDIES CASE GONE.
Bill Will BE Withdrawn and
Hanna Surrenders.

Washington, Dec. l5th-Senator
Hlnna has practically abandoned his
fight for the passage of the ship sub
sily bill. The friends Of the meas =
uie today acknowledge that defeat
ascertain. 1t is slated that the bill
VII go back to The committee and
that no vote on its final passage will
be taken this session.
This information is official and was
wven to The Richmond News cor
respondent by Seoator Martin who
siys that he today talked on The
sbject with several Republican Sen.
dors.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-12-21
Pocahontas.

Pocahontas is preparing to make
Christmas one of the moet brilliant
since its foundation. Money seems
to be no object. Mr.. Breedlovo. the
electrician, has made grand display
with electricity In the front windows
of the S. w. Va. Imp. Co. store.
The display of Christmas goods TO
gladden. the hearts Of the old and
yoang is beyond description.
The Block Company, which CON-
menced business in 1882. occupy two
stores on st. Clair Street AMI stories
above, filed from bottom to top with
staple goods of every description, and
Christmas goods sufficient to furnish
Pocahontas and Elkhorn.
j. l.. Baber, who commenced bust
ness In 1886, has been one of the
most successful business men in
Pocahontas. His store is filed with
one of the best selected stocks of
goods in Southwest Virginia, compris-
ing every article desired by the most
fastidious. Santa Clause has visited
him and left one Of the best selec-
tions of Christmas supplies ever
exhibited in Pocahontas. In fact,
all our merchants have spendid stocks
and find trade.
DIR. LandOn, formerly OF Tazewe.l,
is doing q good business in drugs.
His counters and extra counters in
center and sides of store are filed
with everything desirable for Christ
mas-toys by the hundred and babies
by the cart load. His store Is filed
every day with the small fry.
/ NIwDLAB.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-12-21
Death of Mrs. Davidson.

We failed to note, at the time, the
death of Mrs. Daniel Davidson,
which occurred a week or more ago,
at her home south of town, near MIR.
9. t. Peery's. Mrs. Davidson
eaves six children and a husband.
She had been a member of the Meth
odist church for many years, and
was a s oOd woman. She was about
81 years old, and had been in poor
health for several years.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-12-21
Rev. Mr.. Rogers Better.

Rev. Mr.. Ruff returned on Monday
from Castlewood, from visit to Rev.
MIR. Rogers, the Presbyterian minis
ter of that community, who has been
i'll with typhoid fever, The minister
Is better.
Bro. Ruff says that he preached
once while he was gone, but didn t
preach a very good sermon.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-12-21
VIRGINIA LOSES A MEMBER,
II the Report Of the Committee on
Census ia Adopted.

II the Report Of the Committee ON
Census is Adopted.
Washington. Dec. 1.-THE House
Committee on Census. by a vote of 7
to 9, agreed to report the Hopkins
reappointment bill, leaving the total
membership of the House st 357, as
at present. and re-arranging num-
ber Of State delegations. The bill
will not be- taken up until after the
holiday recess.
Under the bill the following States
will lose one Representative EACH
Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine,
Nebraska, South Carolina, Ohio and
Virginia.
The following will gain one each
Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, New
Jersey, New York and West Virginia:
The new apportionment will make
no difference In the political CON-
plexion OF the House as a. present
constituted.
The Republicans will gain five and
lose five. aud the Democrats will
gain three and lose three. The basis
OF representation will be one Repre-
sentative for each 20S.S68 inhabi-
tants.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-12-21
Home tor the Holidays.

Robert S. and Sam Graham, sons
of Judge s. G. Graham, students of
Hampden Sidney College, and Pan
tops Academy, respectively, Ashby
Henry, son Of Maj. r. r. Henry, who
is teaching in Birmingham, Ala ard
his youngest sly er, Miss Aylett, who
has been at school there, are at home
for the holidays.
Misses Maggie May and Maggie
Gillespie, of Randolph Macon Wom-
ans College, Lynchburg, and Miss
Olette Harman, Southwest Institute,
at Bristol, are expected home today
or tomorrow.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-12-21
To Our Correspondents.

AT the closing Of the year, we wish
to nthsnk our correspondents vho
have stuck to as during the past
year, and helped us to make our
paper. Probably nothing that is
printed in a country newspaper is
read with as much interest by the
masses as the letters from the differ
ent communities represented. We
thank you, one and all, and hope you
will continue with us during 1901.
We shall do our best to make the
paper better, in every way, next
year. We hope each Of you will give
us letter for our first number In
January. Let as have your copy by
January 2nd.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-12-21
Norfolk Oysters are the Best.

We have always thought and
heard that Norfolk oysters were the
best in the world; however, not being
satisfied with our own opinion alone
we wrote to one OF the best suthori-
lies on oysters in the State, tellii g
him where we were buying our
stock. We quote from his letter in
reply: "The oysters you have been
getting are above the average of any
you could possibly get anywhere.
We do not ask you to rely on our
judgment, but on some one who
knows. We will have full supply
of these celebrated oysters during
the holidays. They vii cost you nc
more than others.
Y urs truly,
BUsToN IL Sous.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-12-21
To Cure a Child of stuttering.

The child that suffers must be
gently, patiently and persistently
corrected, stopped when he begins
to hesitate, made to ill the lungs
with air by a deep inhalation, and
then to pronounce the difficult syl-
tables until he can do so easily and
smoothly. If this course is pursued
undeviatingly cure is certain.-Do-
cember Ladies' Home Journal.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-12-21

Origin OF the Name OF the Festival.
Customs md Super.titions.
r~1HERE is something akin to
sadness In the fact that In
A4 tracing the origin Of many OF
tsksa9j our church festivals we find 1t
In pagan celebrations antedating the
Christian era, writes NJ. z. Munroe IN
the New York Home Journal. There is
nothing certain even about the birth
day of Christ. Some authorities assert
that December was in the rainy season,
when no shepherds could hnvc been
watching their 1ocks by night" 9th
ers claim that II was In the dry season,
when shepherds were on duty day and
night. In the controversy over the date.
extending from December to May,
Pope Julius (337-352 had an invcstiga-
ton made by st. Cyril and was salts
fled that the 25th of December was cor
rect. 1t was so established I'm the Ro-
man church. and before the end of the
fourth century the dlctum was univer-
sally accepted.
This acceptance was made easier be-
cause the date was that of the great
festival of the winter solstice. the sat
urnalia, which wns celebrated in all
parts of the world from Dec % to Jan.
q. At that season houses, temples and
shrines were profusely decorated with
evergreens. holly. laurel and sometimes
Ivy. No mistletoe was used In the dec
orations on account of the Druidical
superstitions regarding Its peculiar and
dangerous power. One of these super
stitions. however. has become the her
itage OF all ages:
Those who kiss under the mistletoe bough
Together will walk to the altar.
The early Christians Incorporated as
many pagan customs as possible with
their celebrations and festivals us a
matter of expediency, and I'm the Ro-
man saturnalia. with its decorations
Its Yule log. Its candles and tinsel
laden trees and gifts. there was much
that even today forms part OF our cere-
monial.
During the saturnalIa all restraint
was removed. and the stemming of the
tide MES SO nearly impossible that il is
not hard TO realize the difficulties the
Christians had I'm wedding out the evils
OF this festival before 1t became our
festival of Christmas, so called from
the Christ mass, which was celebrated
on Dec. %. Our Christmas carol was
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-12-21
READ Our ADS. FOR THE FA0s.
To Assist
Christmas
AShoppers.@

If you're. undecided as to
what to buy for Christmas
gifts for brother, sister, mother,
father or friends, the following
list will help you to solve the
problem and make purchasing
easy.
We've a great showing of
these articles, all of which will
make suitable and useful pres
ents.
Note the little prices.
For Mother, Fur CoIlarettc T
Wife or Fur Set, 1.35 to 5.9S
Daughter SilverMounted Chat
elaineBag, 10 to 1.50
Moquette Rug, l.25 to 2.75
Silk Umbrella-pearl or silver hapdie
2 25 TO 4.9S
Piano Cover--satIn or velvet, 1898
Damask Table Set. 4.75 to 1000
One Dozen Hemsti' :hed Napkins .9S to
75O
Pair Chenille Portier.s, 3.4S
Chenille or Damask Table Cover, 40
10 20.
Pair Kid Glover, .9S TO LIS
Pair Six Mittens, .4S to go
Black Six llusr, LIS.
Silk Waist. 3 % 10 5.9S
FrenGh Flannel Waist, 1.75 to 4.25
Silk Petticoat-black or colors, 2.9S
td 4.9S
Eiderd own Dressing Saque, rs to $50
Cape or jacket, 2 % to 10. 90
Tailor made Suit, 0S to 10. GO
ild'sTwopicce Fur Sets, 1875 TO 3 -
Fancy White Aprons-lace and ribbon,
.4Sto 80
Bureau Scarf, 40 to 3.9S
Linen Centrr Piece, 30 TO .4S
Art Squsr . in Linen, 0J to 40
Hand Painted Sofa Pillows, 1.25 70 2.25
Holiday Styles ia Meek Pieces, % TO 1.75
Fnscina tor or Hoo~, 30 to S5
Pair Ho,se Slippers. 40 to 1.75
Pair Julists or Pedroom Slippers, 60 to
Over6aitsrs. 4S to 80.
Jersey Ltggings, 50 to 1.25
Sterling Silver Manicure Sets-3 pieces As
Sterling Silver Chain Bracelet. 1.25
The NtthdSole Bracelet n fnd, 10 TO .9S
Cut Liner Pillow Shams - Scarfs to
mattel 40 to 1.25
EathG, Pair Patent Leath e r
Brother Pumps, 1.75
or Son Leather Covered Umbrel-
In, 1925
One of Fashions Fads in Neckwenr. %
to Ii!
Pair Cuff buttons. % to 10
Gold Scar Pin. 20 TO rs
Pair Kid sr Mocha Gloves. .9S to 1.25
Half D0zel Silk HandLercheiss, 4S to .9S
Box OF Lirfn Handkerchiefs, 2.25 tr 2.9S
Mutiier-sik or wool, 60 to 1.26
Full DressShirt Protector, 1.25
Pair Suspnders, 20 TO As
Suit oil Underwear, I.4S to 4.4S
Leather L,ggins for Little Men, 1.25
Collars foi Little Boys-s'like papa's," {"
10
Gum Boots ! .9S to 1926
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-12-21
qno Monument to Lewis at Salem

The Monument TO Lewis at Salem.
Washington, Dec 15th.-The com
nittee on Library to-day made ia
;orable report on the Otey bill pro-
TIoing for the erection of a monu.
nent to the memory of General
Anlrew Lewis, Virginia hero of
he American Revolution. The
haft will be placed at or near Salem,
70
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-12-21
E,ll For Gen. Lee Offered Today.

Washington, ID. 9. Dec. 18th -
Senator Daniel today introduced a
bill authorizing the President to Sc.
lect from the list of volunteer officers
two officers, without regard rank or
age, and appoint them Brigadier
Generals in the United States army.
This bill is another effort to secure
the appointment of FItzhugh Lee as
a Brigadier General, as the Presi-
de'.t has a. eady signif,d his inten-
lion to thus honor the Vrginian in
case the measure passes. The Dan
lei bill is independent Of the regular
army measure.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-12-21
RACKETS IN
THE SCHOOLS
The Old Boy Among the
School Boys.
CHRISTMAS IN THEIR BONES
Tazewell College, Thompson
Valley High School-Old
Dominion College Have
Troubles of Their
Own.

All Of a sudden, rs il by concert OF
movement, probably due to the near |
approach of Christmas, some of the |
schools of the county are having lit
tie troubles of their own. We give
tho facts a. reported to us 10y reliable
parties.
TAzEwELL COLLEGE.
Last Friday night there was quite
a little rumpus Mt this usually quiet
school. The boys got on a little
"calathump." and their fun-making
developed into huge proportions,
and resulte' m'le seriously than was
anticipated by the jubilant students.
This is what they did: They first
removed lrge number of the seats
from the Chapel, and carried them
nearly a quarter OF mile from the
College to the house of the President
and put them down in his front yard.
They then caught pony that was
nearby, mufll d his feet by putting
pants on him so that he could not be
h. ard as he vu'kcd, and led him into
the chepel Ln.nng, where he was
foun rietssra ~ morning, All this
was done ~ quietly that nothing
whatever W. known OF il until next
morning. The surprise of the author
tiles can be better imagined than
described. Then followed Faculty
meetings, and investigation as TO
how were the parties guilty OF such
a breach of decorum. The result
was that the boys had the pleasure
of returning the seats removed, and
, several of the leaders in the move
ment, TO the number OF about ten,
a were positively identified and con
B. fessed judgement promptly, and
threw themselves on the mercy of the
o court. A written apology was de
8 manded by the Faculty with promis
n es of good behavior in the future
which was wisely and promptly
given, and here the incident closed
n However, two students, who wer,
n charged, at first, with being princi
n pals in the affair, but afterward
q found out not to be, and prompt.
D. and publicly exonerated by tn
?. Faculty, refused to apologize to th,
Faculty for certain sulphurous an,
d infiamatory remarks made and note
o. written, were dismissed-not for be
ing in the racket or having anythinl
: TO do with it, but for the reason abov
10 stated. Everything .is lovely now
b and the College is moving on, O
ufual, and the pony still grazes o.
the campus.
ls THOMPSON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL.
Of The stockholders OF the Thompso
a. Valley High School, at a recent meet
~ ing, accepted the resignation kof til
10 Principal, Rev Mr.. Gordon, he sci
ID ing his intei est to Prof. w. Arch
40 Thompson, the First Assistant, VIII
ne was elected Principal, and the schot
moves right On. The trouble was du
10 to'differences of opinion as to the
nancial management Of the schoo
" Rev. and Mrs. Gordon will ramain
ss Tazewell for some time.
OLD DOMINION COLLEGE.
News reaches as of some trouble
this school. Our informant says th
two students were dismissed, {
about 20 be dismissed for some brea,
nj of College rules, and the entire boo
of students rose up and declared tn,
10 if the two boys were sent away th,
ng would all go. At last accounts Il
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-12-21
No Paper Next Week.

There will be no issue of the
News next week. The boys will take
a well earned and much needed rest
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-12-21
Merry Christmas.

Old Christmas brought his sports again.
Twas Christmas broached the nightiest ale.
Twas Christmas told the merrfest tale;
4 Christmas Gambol OFT would cheer
Tns poor mans heart through half the year.
- --8cott
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-12-21

The most effective little liver pills
made are DeWitt's Little Early
Risers. They never gripe. Jno. f.
Jackson.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-12-21
Broken Leg.

News reaches as that Lloyd Nc
Leod, son OF Mr.. w. @. Mcleod,
who formerly lived in Tazewell had
his leg severely broken lew days ago
ky being run over by mining car, at
Coebnrn where bis father now lives.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-12-21
OLD DOMINION COLLEGE.

News reaches rs Of some trouble in
this school. Our informant says that
two students We're dismissed, or
about 60 be dismissed for some breach
of College rules, and the entire body
of students rose up and declared that
if the two boys were sent away they
would all go. At last accounts the
strike was still on.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-12-21
CHRIST'S BIRTHDAY.
THE DATE DEFINITELY SETTLED BY
POPE JULIUS.

Early Christians Incorporated Many
Pagan Customs I'm Its Celeb tIon.
Origin OF the Name OF the Festival.
Customs and Superstitions.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-12-21

All of sudden, rs If by concert OF
movement, probably due to the near
approach of Christmas, some Of the
schools of the county are having lit
tie troubles of their own. We give
tho facts a reported to us 10y reliable
parties.