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ARRIVALS.
REPORTED BY THE HERALD STEAM YACHTS AND
HERALD wHITEsTONE TELEGRAPH LINE.

REPORTED BY THE HERALD STEAM YACHTS AND
HERALD wHITEsTONE TELEGRAPH LINE.
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%a %Ssf city
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9. with mdse to sutton Co..
lOSsss II ballast 2 ihSnss PsnEs%,s Sspse% e
ship Nnovo, Ratter, dtaD, Lacomlare, Paero a days
Bark Primo dtal, Debarbeira, Liverpool So days with
Bark MODESTO dtaD, Mariani, Dublin "A days, in bal
Bark Ernst 4 Bcnow Ger. .Weiljiev, Hamburg 81
days , with %ass to ea = Edye ds cn,s
Feb 2s, via Nassau, Il days with sugar to Simpson,
Bark Virginia I. Stafford of windsor NIB, Curry, Mes
sna = DAYS with fruit to master m Grand. "a DAYS
with hides 4c to Funch, Edge Co. Crossed the Equa
Brig Irginac Austin Cienfuegos q days with sugar,
schr Maid Of the Mist of Ellsworth, Smith, Baracoa
fruit fHt to wen6urg o' '"''' = 'A''
sehr Commerce, Lee, Baracoa 10 days. with fruit to
schr Laura Jones Iof Brooksyiles. Cousins Gear
Keys Fla 10 days with timber to Faber; vessel to
schr Burdett Hart Brooks, CHAR Charleston days with
Gilderseeve 4 Co; is bound to New Haven.
Passed Through Hell Gate.
BOUND SOUTH
Brig whitaker Cotton, LEtang, NE, for New York IL
pa scnr salio Ponder, Trascher Taunton for New
schr Artist Forester Somerset for New York.
schr Sarah Thompson Somerset Tor New York. with
schr Hattie Collins Tribble Connecticut River for
s
schr Haze. McNamee, Greenwich tor New York. with
scSr NiantiS, raddlefora Taunton for New York.
steamer Albatross Davis. FAN River Tor New YORK.
BOUND EAST.
Steamship Acushnet Rector New York for New Bed
steamship Franccnla Bragg. New York 70, Pcrt!an1.
schr Aerolite tBr, Bandreau, New York for Yarmouth.
schr Rano, Foster Hoboken for Boston
schr Eliza Rebecca. simpson, Philadelphia for Provi
schr Owen Hinds Glsndennins Hoboken for Boston.
schr Fannie Fern, Eaton, Hoboken for Providence.
seh hr Wnnsr sash h hilaGs s for Boston
Sehr Burdett Hart Brooss Charleston for New Haven
schr James Parker. sr, Kelly, Weehawken for Paw
schr Or ando Smith, Ferris Albany for Portchester
shr S VEINS h Se% or fSFx ss oaa
schr Judge Low. HoloweiL Hoboken tor salem
schr Robert smith, Nickerson, Hoboken Tor Ware
schr H Crowley, Crowley, weehawken for New
schr Diverty. Nickerson, Port johnson Tor Fall
schr N Clark, Buell., Elizabethport for Cohasset
schr Fair Wind Bowman. Hoboken for New Bedford.
schr ply Yonmans smith, Hoboken FOR Somerset
schr oceanus, Young. Port Johnson Tor Providence.
se eSr aishanasr. Wood HSSofen Tor Boston
schr srout, drane Port Johnson for pf sae alen
schr saxon, Stanley, Port johnson for Salem
Steamer United States. Davis. New YORK for Fall
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STATEMENTS BY SPECTATORS.

LITTLE ROCK. April 81, 1874
The following account Of the skirmlsh this even
ing is given by numbers of Witnesses
colonel Rose post commandment, rode up abruptly
to Colonel White, through the latter's band, his
horse knocking down several members OF II.
He asked Colonel White II he intended to advance
his troops any further. and received negative
reply. Colonel White said he had no right
to ride through his men in that manner.
few hot words followed, when Colonel
Rose pulled his pistol. cooked it, and struck
at White, who threw up his right hand which
struck and fired on the pistol in the air. Col. Roses
orderly took pop at White Immediately and then
commenced the firing. Colonel Rose turned
and ran up the street to the City Hall and formed
his across the street as previously
teegraphed. Most OF the firing from
the Brooks side was from the Metro
politan Hotel windows, and crowd
below on the pavement and was aimed at
the Anthony House. The United States flag
waving in front OF Governor Baxter's head
quarters was pierced by several bullets
Several colored men were wounded, one
in the loot, another in the leg and one
In the ear. Colonel D. o. Sullivan OF the Brooks
party, who was standing on the sidewalk opposite
the Metropolitan, was shot through OF his legs,
breaking it. He then walked up opposite the City
Hall. and received another shot in the other leg
breaking IL also. James HILL q hack driver was
shot in the left hip.
Major Hall, who was shot in the head, died few
minutes ago.
one shot was fred by United States soldier OBJ
posite the City Hail.
The city is quiet now.
One or two new companies arrived tonight to
assist Baxter.
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s. BARK 9 Lesry, Baker, samarang and sourabaya-
nsrk Miranda (Br, Clark. st Johns, NF-sowrins
ton.
Brig johanna, Elwood, Marseiiles-Hand 4 Swan.
Brig Cascate lie, simmons, Matanzas-James Henry.
Brig Marie (Dutch), Hansen. st Martins-H Vatable
schr Hand, Doherty Demerara-Edwin Rowe Co.
: schr u knight Pratt. st Domingo City-A Nones
schr z Higgins. Paine Nassau-B J Weinberg.
: sehr Ruth Carlisle smith, Key Wesv-A Dayton
;, schr Rosie Ada Gaul, Jacksonville-B Aetcalf
;, sehr Andrew Nevnser. Smith, Jacksonville saght
sehr Abbe Bentley, Miller Charleston Bentley,
schr Ridge wood Johnson, Georgetown and Pot Bluff,
Co.
Schr Bay state. Buckley, Bostcn-Chns living.
Schr McCulley, Cherry. Boston-Squire Bros.
schr Hart, Davis, Georgetown, DC-D Dearborn
ing Co.
schr A Forsyth, Hobbie stamford-stamford Manu-
schr Harvest Home. Hodgkins, Hart Island-B Wen
sioop Martha Amanda, Phillips New Haven-Rackett
Barge Advance, wyman, Taunton-Rackett Bro.
Barge Moan, Watson, Phiadelphia-James Hand
Steamer Rngglea, Davis. Noriok-M Barber.
Steamer Sinners Warren. Philadelphia aInes
Hand.
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THE QUESTION IN WASHINGTON
The President Firm in His Determine n.
tion to stand Between the War Spirits
of Little Rock.

WASHINGTON, April Il, 1874.
The Arkansas Congressional delegation, together
with the three contestants for seats in the House,
Messrs. Gunter Ben and Ganse, representing all
parties had al interview with thePresident to-day
in the presence OF the Cabinet relative to affairs
in Arkansas. They urged the President to MAIN
tain the position he now occupies to take all
proper measures TO prevent collision and blood
shed and to let the matters in controversy be set
tied by the courts.
These gentlemen received patient hearing and
were assured that everything compatible with
the law and the deLcacy OF affairs would
Ire done IN the direction OF peace. They
retired much gratifed with the interview
One OF the gentlemen stated that the Sec
Rotary OF War had received despatch from Arkan-
sss to the effect that the position OF affairs
changed, but there were indications that some ar
rangement would be made between the contesting
parties to end the hostile demonstrations.
The latest Official kilograms received by the Sec
rotary of War from Captain Rose, at Little Rock,
are dated last night, and to the effect that his
troops are posted in position to prevent HOSTILE
ties between the contending factions.
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The Fight Commenced.

LITTLE ROCK, April 21-6 P. NJ.
Fighting is now going on in the streets.
Random Firing Bringing Out the Regu-
LITTLE ROCK, April 21-9 p. M.
At halfpast five O'Clock band was heard per-
forming IN front Of the Baxter headquarters. The
Baxter troops were out with their commanders on
horseback and some speech making &C.
sured, King White, the commander OF
she Pine Bluff coored contingency, assur.
ing Baxter that, contrary to report, his men were
earnest and true, ana concluded by declaring that
within twenty-five minutes after the order TO take
the State House had been given Brooks would
.-eitner be in hell or the Arkansas River" Great
enthusiasm prevailed among the men under arms.
The troops yelled for Baxter, and he came forward
and briefly addressed them OF the subject OF the
trouble.
THE FIRST GUNPowDER WASTED.
Colonel Rose rode inside the lines at this juno
tsre. He asked what the demonstration meant,
and informed the commanders that they must move
above the corner OF the street on which they had
assembled. While ne speaking his horse
commenced to prance and knocked over a
bandsman. A gun fred at him, then
came several other shots IN quick success
st0n, and Immediately afterwards there
was q general rattle OF musketry, all the
Baxter men firing In whatever direction their
weapons pointed at the moment. The widest ex.
element prevailed, the spectators rushing in all
directions.
THE FEDERAL TROOPS RAISE BARRICADE
The regulars at the City Hall received orders to
repair at once to the scene, and rusned down from
the second floor into Markham street. They
Immediately pulled out horse truck from
m adjoining building and placed it lengthwise
across the street, adding to 1t dry goods boxes
and pieces OF timber, so as to form a good barrl-
cade. They were then formed behind the obstruc-
tion, their guns being levelled down the street
in about five minutes after the first gun was fred
lacking force; whites and negroes ned precipi-
lately at the first volley. Colonel Rose and his
orderly stood in the position they were when first
1red on, but. subsequently rode OF TO the COM
dmand behinA the barricade.
EFFECT OF THE FIXING
Mr.. Shall, an Old citizen, was killed during the
melee by shot entering room in the Anthony
eral wounded, among whom is a Mr.. sullivan.
reporter OF the Republican,. He was shot through
the legs.
After the firing an emissary came to Colonel
Rose and asked permission to march some Baxter
ar0ops along the street to their quarters He re.
piled that he did not want any more OF their
Areacnery; that every agreement ne had entered
into with them they had violated. The regulars
ARE stu In position, the streets being kept clear
behind them mp as far the state House. Further
Sighting IL hourly expected.
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WASHINGTON, April 81, 1s7

WASHINGTON, April 81, 1874.
The report submitted to the House to-day by Mr..
Hurbut on the bill to charter double track rail
road recItes the various features OF the existing
railroad system, and says that the company pro-
posing to build this great freight railway will ac-
cept the low rates OF freight agreed upon BY the
Committee-niteen cents a bushel to chicago,
eighteen cents to st. Louis, &c. The company ask
sne government TO guarantee its i've per cent
bonds al the rate OF $40, 900 a mile and while the
committee are not In favor OF railroad subsidies,
they tnlnk proper that the matter should be fairly
submitted TO the consideration Of The American
people. They therefore report bill without any
recommendation.
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parauons TOT and intended 70 assert MS rignts a.
Governor OF the State. He counselied them 10 DC
patient and quiet and conduct themselves orderly
and IN due time the proper order would Dc giVeo
them to assert the rights OF the people. Al NE
close OF his speech the band played the
"RED. WHITE AND BLUE"
AZ this time Main street, above the head OF
Colonel Whites column, at the intersection OF
Main and Markham streets, was filed with men.
principally Brooks sympatnizers, who were look
ing on The sidewalks we're also crowded and the
upper stories OF all the buildings around either had
armed men in them or citizens Colonel Rose sit
ting on his horse In the centre OF the street. When
the band ceased three cheers were given Tor Col
onel White and he made short speech. Address
ing the Governor, he stated that the colored men
had come here 70 see that Baxter was reInstated
in the State House. and, let it take one day or
year, they would stand by him. All
they prayed for were orders to take the
State House. At this there was again the widest
cheering, and the band commenced playing. Just
then Colonel Rose rode up to Colonel White and
said something to him about making hostile de-
monstration, when some one in the upper win.
dows OF a building
FIRED SHOT INTO THE BAXTER CROWD.
which was eagerly followed by others from the
direction OF the crowd standing in the street near
Baxter men to return the fire. The c0lored troops
rapidly retreated from the streets. The firing was
very lively tor few minutes, the Baxter men rum
ming up the street and the others giving way.
Amid this Colonel Rose rode rapidly to the City
Han called out his company, barricaded the street
temporarily with hook and ladder truck and
formed his behind it across the street in solid
column TO prevent an advance by the Baxter men.
About 200 shots in all were fired. The street was
cleared Of men in a short time.
THE CASUALTIES.
Several OF the Baxter men were wounded Ma
jor ID. f. THAI, who at the Anthony House, re-
ceived wound in the head from which he is not
expected to recover. General W. A. Crawford re-
ceived painful wound in the head, though 1t is
not fatal. One or TWO others were slightly hurt.
In the midst OF the excitement the United States
troops at the Federal Court room and the two
pieces OF artillery were removed to the corner OF
Second and Louisiana streets and prepared for
action. General Newton mounted a horse and got
all his men out various streets to repel any
attack.
Since dark the men have been marched back to
their quarters, and the excitement is about over.
During the excitement colored woman jumped
out OF a second story window OF the Metropolitan
Hotel and broke her leg.
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ANOTHER VERSION OF THE FIGHT.


LITTLE ROCK, April 81 1874.
About five O'Clock the colored troops, under com.
mand OF Colonel King White, psraded the streets,
preceded by brass band. After marching
1brough several streets they were halted in front
OF the Metropolitan Hotel. The band played
liyely air. and the troops fronted the hotel and
yelled for Governor Baxter, who appeared on the
balcony and made them speech amidst the
widest Cheers Tie said that an insurrection had
broken out and the archives OF the government
were In the hands OF the insurgents; that they had
been called together for the purpose Of indicating
The rights OF the people OF Arkansas, not the right
81 Elisha Baxter. lie stated he was making pre-.
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PORT OF NEW YORK, APRIL q, 1874.
CLEARED.

Steamship Idaho tBr, Moore, Liverpool via Queens.
town-Williams Guion.
steamship Russia tr, Cook Liverpool via Quee nstown
&C q Francklyn.
steamship Pernambuco tBr. Hyde, Liverpool-chas L
Wright Co.
steamship France Br) Thompson, London-F J
Hurst.
Steamship MORO Castle. Morton Havana-w CLYDE
Co.
steamship Old Dominion, Walker, Norfolk CITY Point
and Richmond-Od Dominion Steamship Co.
steamship Fanita howe. Philadeipha-Lorillard
Steamship Co.
seamship Neptune, Berry, Boston-H Dmock
ship } Foster, Jr, Howes. LiverDooi-C Ii Marshall a
Co
mann.
yiL
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WEATHER REPORT.

WAR DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
WASHINGTON, April 22-1 A. NJ.
Probabilities.
over New England clear weather will prevail,
with light to fresh westerly winds.
For THE MIDDLE AND SOUTH ATLANTIC STATES,
CLEAR WEATHER AND LIGHT TO FRESH WINDS,
SHIFTING TO EAsTERLy AND soUTHERLY.
From the Gulf northward over the lower Ohio
Valley and Missouri southeast TO northeast winds,
increasing cloudiness and rain.
FOR the lower lake region partly cloudy weather
and light to fresh variable winds.
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NOTICE TO MERCHANTS AND SHIP CAPTAINS.

Merchants shipping agents and ship captains are in
formed that by telegraphing to the HERALD London
Bureau No 6 Fleet street. the arrivals at and depart
from European ports and other ports abroad OF
American and all foreign trading with the United
States the will cabet to this country tree OF
IN nd mi ed
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AN Unfortunate Demonstration of
the Baxter Troops.
COLONEL ROSE FIRED UPON
.IndiScriminate Firing and Flight
of the Militia.
T-he United states Troops
ESepel the Attack.
THE GAS U AL / L s

LITTLE Rock. April 81, 1874.
Matters here continue to assume a warllke aspect
and the United States troops alone have hitherto
prevented bloodshed The greatest deicacy has
70 be observed by the federal forces. Baxter and
Brooks each received renorcements OF armed
men this morning. A company OF regulars held
the City Hall, removing the cannon back on to
SIXTH street. kind OF armistce existed for
WHILE and according to agreement, was to last
for twenty-four hours, but this did not seem
20 overcome the aspirations OF the leaders in
this unhappy conflict.
Baxter Anxious to Commence Fighting.
LITTLE Rock, April 21-5 p M.
Since the truce this morning but little OF interest
has transplred. IL was only by diligent Watching
that conflict was prevented last night. One or
two companies have arrived since the last report.
One company OF the federal force Is now stationed
ut the United states Court room, with two pieces
OF artillery, commanding Main street Another
company at the City Hall, lying on their arms.
On making a reconn distance OF the two sides
heavy guard was found stationed at Governor
Baxter's headquarters, at the Anthony House;
Just opposite company was stationed in the
Wait Block, another in the second story OF the Odd
Fellows Building, regiment two squares below
On the same street, and another regiment on
Sc0tt street. between Second and Third bat
salon Of colored troops was stationed on Second,
between Scott and Main streets.
ARREsTING STRAGGLING OFFICERS.
Several OF Bakers men who we're caught be-
yOnd Nam street were arrested and taken 10 the
State House; among others one OF the Governors
aids. Colonel Pomeroy. On the other hand, several
Of Brooks men, who encroached on Baxter's line,
we're arrested and disarmed. Moses Reed, son.
1n-law OF Brooks, arrested at about O'Clock
this morning at the Cairo and Fulton Railroad
depot by detachment OF Baxter's men,
THE BROOKS HEADQUARTERS.
At the State House guards were to be seen
outside the enclosure. inside the barricade
large number-200 perhaps-of negroes were seen,
among them few colored women. Considerable
additions were made to their commissary depart
ment. A fe " men could be seen in the rear OF the
building, but the main force were in front. Occa-
sionally The head OF man could be seen in one OF
the upper windows
IMMEDIATE TROUBLE THREATENED.
It is stated here that more federal troops will
Yve in the morning. This makes the Baxter men
anxious to advance before sufficient troops have
arrived to prevent them 1t Is said that boat
load Of Brooks men is coming from Pine Bluff and
shat the Baxter troops will capture it II it attempts
- land.
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SAILED.

Steamships Idaho (Br), for Liverpool; MORO Castle
Havana; Old Dominion, Richmond, &c. Fanita Phla.
delpha barks Sarah Q3r). Valencia via Alican sem
Ausl Cork or Falmouth; Orona (Br), Hamburg; I X
Welden, Cardenas Persevsranzo dtaD VENICE; Gazec,
Barbados brigs TendenZ ier) Rio Janero (Br) st
John ME- Orof lBrl do; Laura B, Savannah schr Mel.
lie Ii Benedict Jack sOnyille.
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the main yard, striking his head the bit forward OF
the main hatch. killing him instantly.
Arrived 1T New London April 70 schr Golden West.
wiams South Shetands with skins and 80 bbls sp.
number Of the crew are down with the scurvy.
Spoken.
Ship Gettysburg, Stuart from Liverpool for New Or
leans. April l. OF Point Lynas
Bark Won berg Ger, Feseneld from Bremen tand or,
dered 10 Doboy Island GAY April Is lat Al 10. Ion u 80
by pilot boat Isaac Webb, No 81. =
Bark Paolina QtaD, Pozzesi from Liverpool for New
York, March a. lat ~ 80 Ion "a. =
Brig Kaiuna from CenfueXos for Boston March 10, Is
miles E,E Of Absecum.
Brig DIS sous, from New York for Cardenas April 10.
In lat SO 10, Ion rs ~.
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The following record will show the changes in
the temperature Tor the past twenty-iour hours in
comparison with the corresponding day OF last
year Indicated by the thermometer at Hudnut's
Pharmacy HERALD BuildinI.-
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BELOW.

Bark Adolique from Cuba
Bark BOnito, from Matanzas
Brig Guiding star. from Cardenas.
Brig Havana, from MatanZas.
Brig n Hunt, from Cieniuegos
Brig In sulan lNor). Christensen, from Santander
Schr Jennie Middleton. from Campeacny.
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CHEAP TRANSPORTATION.

AFtTdRt IFHIPFTdEUTt ytsItTuHy y
Average temperature for corresponding date
last year.. a
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MISCELLANEOUS.
FAMOUS WHALING TONIC, INvIeoRAToR
AND RESTORATIVE.
The perfect discovered and the best in the
world
wINCHEsTER's
HYpoPHosPHIrE OF LINE AND SODA.
This Justly amou. valizns Tonic AND grand health
ACTS LIKE MAGIC
We guarantee ii to be certain and immediate
s sss gnsrsT nSs Loss
Menta, ana ns" Nervous .TS Exhaustion.
Debility arising Sss Sanss and Weak
venting an and
VIA sa os and sp4
oae building up nvsoratns add viTxLizING he snsre
Nervous -Rf S6IiSs TaarornosruIrE
'i' :aSs and VI "a
NO. S6John street New York
4 GREAT MEDICAL DISCOVERY
"A Constipation cured without medicine. The remedy
sn PH psc 0S apply NOT e p sAcKE
returned '''
A BsOLUTE DIVORCES OBTAINED IN DIFFERENT
"A States legal eyerywhere desertion, &C, sufficient
N, HOUSE Attorney. is4 Broadway
A HERALD BRANCH OFFICE, BROOKLYN COR.
open from "a N. 70 or. n.
on sunday from 5 tosP.M
PAMPHLET UPON CHRONIC AND INcURABLH
"a oy general precautionary and their sue
Bsthss Mineral spring Wafer and the author, Dr. A.
reception 90 fss ess..ss YORK. OsHss sac
Ion kees at DOC. per gallon.
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WiIAhM unAI, SuulTUtdu.
At meeting to-day Of the committee appointed
to present to the President the resolutions adopted
at the citizens meeting in Faneul Hall, with a
memorial from the committee, Mr.. Gray read his
report OF the presentation OF the same to the
President. 1t was voted that the thanks OF the
committee be presented to Mr.. Gray for his action
in their behalf and that the same be approved
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Arrived At New Bedford April 49, bark Addison, Sin
CLAIR south Pacific Ocean, Monganu, NJ, Dec H. with
30 bbs $50 DO hpbk oil and 200 lbs bone Sent home
on the voyage $50 bbls sp and 900 VIII OIL Reports
spoke April l6 ID miles west Of Monauk schr Golden
West OF and for New London from south shetland I.
March seaman. Harry Cooper. German. fell from
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SHIPPING NEWS.
OCEAN STEAMSHIPS.
DATES OF DEPARTURE FROM NEW YORK FOR THE
MONTHS OF APRIL AND MAY.
OCEAN STEAMSHIPS.

Steamer Salts. Destination. Office.
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LITTLE ROCK, April 21-6 P. NJ.
Fighting is now going on in the streets.