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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-07
AT lADYSMlTH.
She Artillery of the Beers Becoming
Very Effective.


Lon don. Dec. "a budget of news
from Ladysmith, which arrived to-day
brings the history of the beleaguered
garrison up to Nov. 20. In spite of ru-
morS Of a retrograde movement upon
the part of the Beers, stories Just re-
ceiVed show that the garrison, although
still strong, was suffering from confine-
ment, restricted diet and the increasing
volume of Boer artillery fire, especially
that of the additional heavy caliber
guns placed in position 5000 yards from
the western defenSeS.
The dispatches relate that the Beers
had discovered the most vulnerable
points of the garrison and that shelling
was becoming disagreeably effective.
The rations had been reduced and there
was a great deal of sickness, neverthe-
less the troops of the garrison We're in
every way preparing to meet the as
sault which it was anticipated the Beers
would carry out in a final effort to re-
duce the city.
The belief was current in Ladysmth
that the Beers were preparing for a ret
roSrade movement after another at
tack. Several bodies Of burghers We're
reported to have been seen on Nov. %
moving in the direction of the Drank
ensburg range, while Nov. 30 detach-
ments We're observed journeying north
wards with wagons Discord between
the Transvaalers and Free Staters was
also reported There was no indca-
ton. however, that the Beers We're pre-
pairing to dismantle their gun positions,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-07
The coroner held an inquest on the
charred remains of Richard Coleman
and rendered the simple verdict:
Death at the hands of a mob"
Fire Fed by Childre

and rendered the simple verdict:
Death at the hands of mob
Fro Fed by Children.
The body was left lying in the ashes
and Goals, and at the present writing
has not been removed. Relic hunters
took away the teeth and bones and
flesh and every fragment of the BODY
that they could lay hands on. All af-
terroon children, some of them not
more than years old kept up the
fire on the blackened body by throwing
grass, kindling wood, brush, bits of
boards and everything combustible
that they could gather. This they kept
up until dark. 1t is related that Cole
man, before committing his crime,
threw pepper into his victims eyes
from pepper box. One of the mem
bers used that same pepper box to-
day to throw pepper in Coleman's eyes
as soon as he was lashed to the stake.
To make sure Of a good job he held
open one eyelid after the other and
peppered them successfully, then drew
the eyelids.
In this city the action of the mob Is
universally approved, even enthusiastic
cally by women, who think That here
after they will be safer in consequence.
Some men deprecate mob law, but say
this case was an exception to all rules.
The latest report tonight is that
Coleman's mother is on her way here
to take charge of the ashes of her son.
All that was left OF the body of Dick
and buried in the pottec's field tonight.
II was only a skull ard two or ttree
eha'red bones. All the rest of the BODY
was widely distributed among relic
hunters Perfect quiet rcigrs in tie
City to-right.
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A Hot Eombard.nent,

I-adysmith, Dec. 1.-The hottest bonn
bardment of the siege took place last
Thursday. The Beers got Il new big gun
in position in Lombard's kopje, complete
ly commanding the town. and shelled our
camp that day and yesterday, planting
SHELLS with great accuracy in the camp of
the Gordon Higihlanders and the Man.
chester regiment, where there We're many
narrow escapes. To-day the enemy re-
sumed the bombardment doing some very
effective shooting. Several of our guns
have been shattered by the Boer guns
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-07
SHIELDS COURT MARTIAL.
Accused of Appearing Before the Men in
AN Intoxicated Condition.

San Francisco. Dec. 6.-The court mar
tial trial of Chaplain David II. Shields
L. S. A, who is accused of appearing in
an intoxicated condition before the en-
listed men, was resumed this morning
Major Stephen Groesbeck, judge advocate,
opened the court by reading the charges
against Chaplain Shields, which consisted
of absence from his post at Acatraz from
Nov. 20 to Nov. %, and of his appearing
intoxicated before enlisted men on Nov.
y. The chaplain pleaded not guilty to
all the charges. Captain G. P. Bartlett,
ID artillery. and Lieutenant john NJ. Viii
liams testified in support of the charges,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-07
BOER ADVlCES.
Joubert Obliged to Retire for Medical
Treatment.

Pretoria Dec. 2, via Lorenzo Mar
queZ, Monday, Dec 4.--General Joubert
is indisposed and has arrived at Volks-
rust. across the Transvaal border, for
medical treatment.
A dispatch from the head laager
where General Schalkburger is in su
preme command during the absence of
General Joubert, announces that a
council of war was held Dec. with ref
erence to assaulting Ladysmith. The
state attorney has arrived at the camp
to advise the Boer commanders. Every
thing is quiet at Ladysmith.
Dispatches from the west report that
there was heavy artillery fire during
the afternoon of Dec. 2.
All is quiet at Kimberley.
Comfortable houses have been erected
at Waterfall. a few miles from Pretoria,
for the rank and file of the British
priSoners.
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Beers Nery Active.

Queenstown, Cape Colony, Saturday,
Dec. 1.-THE Beers have become very act
i've in the country around Strombere
Junction, to which General Gatacre was
to make his next move. The telegraph
lines have been cut in various places and
communication with Steynsburg, Dordo-
recht and harrisburg has been severed 1t
is believed here the Beers have occupied
Steynshurg. Firing has been heard IN the
direction of Stormburg. probably between
General Gatacre's vanguard and the Boer
commando.
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A GAMBLER KILLED,
Was Shot Through the Heart While Re-
sisting an Officer.

Republic. Wash, Dec 6.-Joe WILL
Jams was shot this morning by Deputy
Sheriff w. T. Swan. Williams had
charge of the gambling games in the
Butte saloon. He had been drinking
heavily and was quarrelsome He
went into another saloon and was
fiourishing a pistol. Swan wrenched it
from his hand, when Williams, who
was a powerful man, threw the officer
10 feet. Swan then fired Williams pis-
tol and the ball passed through the
body near the heart. The wounded
man grappled with the officer, wrested
the pistol from him and was about TO
fire when his strength left him and he
fell back and expired. A coroner's Jury
fully exonerated the officer.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-07
HAS CHANGED HANDS,.
A New Management for the Post-Intelii-
gencer of Seattle,

Seattle, Dec. 6.-The Post-Intelligan-
'Cer formally changed hands to-day and
the new management will be in control
tomorrow. Announcement of the sale
will be made in to-morrow's issue. Ths
names of the new purchasers are not
given, but it is understood that they
are E. c. Hughes and Maurice Nc
Micken, leading republicans and men,
bers OF the law firm of Struve, Allen
Hughes & McMicken. e. B. Piper, the
editorial head of the paper, and George
L. Piper, the business manager. an
nounce their retirement, but state that
they will remain in the state of WASH
ington. S. p. Weston was to-day made
business manager.
The purchase price is understood to
be $550,000 the bulk of which was paid
in cash To-day.
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The lowest possible price

By giving us your trade you DO
not risk buying shopworn and un-
desirable goods, Everything is abb
solutely new and up to date. Our
line of ladies' gold watches, which
are especially suitable for Christ
mas gifts, will surprise you. So if
you wish to surprise your wife with
a useful and lifelong gift, you had
better come and choose early.
Ladies' solid lax gold watches, re-
liable American movements, from
$1,000 to $4,000.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-07
Wounded Returned.

London, Dec. 6.-T~he first batch of
wounded soldiers from South Africa,
numbering 133 men, arrived in the
Thames to-day on the British transport
Sumatra, which left Liable bay about
N1U
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-07
Quality, Style, Finish,
Durabi1ity and Price

Were carefully considered in the Sc
lection. Every article shown is the
best value for the price.
With the greatest facilities for
buying, the utmost care is used so
that those buying of us will get the
best styles at
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-07
Lost During Il Gale.

Astoria, Ore, Dec. 6.-The German ship
Wansbeck. from Philadelphia. lost two
men, John Brown and james Richardson,
during the passage. The men fell from
aloft during a gale.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-07
Ot1r Holiday
Exhibits
Are Rich and Varied

This will be Legs eleventh Christ
mas and the capacity and reach of
the business is greater than ever.
That fact is emphasized by the d.
versity of novelties, china, cut
glass, brlc-a-brac, statuary, optical
goods, canes and umbrellas, jewelry,
watches and diamonds. Every piece
has been carefully selected from
the latest productions of the best
factories.
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Continued on Page Two.l
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FOR FRIDAY.
Fair: wind south to west.
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1899-12-20

The report of the commissioner
of pensions shows that on the Both
day of June, 1898, there were 993,
ia pensioners on the roll, and on
the Both day of June, 1898, there
were 99l, 519, a decrease of 2,l95,
classified as follows, to wit: The
number of claims advocated during
the year was 1856, 973, of which l07,
Gle we're reflections and 89,O54 al
lowances, the latter divided as fol.
lows: Original pension claims, 81,
vi; reservations, 1914, increases,
reissues and additionals, 80, 408; and
accrued and duplicates, 1860.
During the year 49, 65 new claims
were filed and 1863 advocated.
The decrease in the number of
pending claims is shown to be l57,
800. The amount disbursed for
army aud navy pensions during the
year ending June 3Oth, 1898, was
$l44, 65l ,879. 80; the amount expend-
ed for the same purpose during the
fiscal year ended June 80, 1899, was
$l38, 1855, O52 O5, a decrease over the
previous years expenditure of &c.
2O6, 1855. The salaries and per
diem expenses of the pension bu-
reau amounted to 1856, 1884 48; the
cost of disbursements, fees of ex-
aiming surgeons, etc, was 81 ,237,
68775, making the gross expendi-
ture on account of pensions, dis.
bursements, Office expenses, clerk
hire, etc, $l42, 21O, 1870.
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1899-12-20
Knights of Pythias Entertainment.

The K. of ?. s never advertise for
anybody or anything except among
themselves, but "a good thing" is
never past unnoticed, Mr.. Francis
Labodie of New York, a dramatfst
of national fame, also a high rank
Knight of Pythias, is passing
through the city, and in the absence
of an opera house, fell in with the
craft and has consented to enter.
tain their friends of this order in
this city at Pythian Hall, West side
Wednesday, Dec. 20, all to them
selves, except complimentary tickets
on the outside by members of the
order Each member has five tick
It's that they can compliment spec,
ial friends not members of the or
der.
This is something out of the ordj-
nary, unique and instructive and in
their own Castle Hall. There is d
treat in store for those who are
fortunate in getting comps.
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1899-12-20
FOUR SECTIONS.
The Cotton Belt Right in it When il
Comes to Holiday Excursions
to the Old States.

The Cotton Belt road, it is esti-
mated, will handle 1900 or 1900 peo-
pie today over their liue who are
enroute to the old states, on the
half fare holiday excursion rates.
The reporter was down at the
depot this morning when the 1st and
End sections came in, aud can veri
fy that the Cotton Belt is handling
people not only from the forks OF
the creek, but from the cities along
its lines. We noticed people whom
we judged to repl esent every call
ing 10 life, from the booted and
spured cowboy, with the big SON.
brero, to the Judge with the pow
dered wig.
The people back in the old states
will no doubt be glad to see them,
and many will arrange to come back
with them and make this section
their future home.
The 7. & P, T. c., K. C. Pa G..
and T. S. & ~, all will bring in their
quote of people going east and
north and some to the far west.
The roads for the next few days
will have all the passenger business
that can be handed,
We learned from a Cotton Belt
official who arrived on the first sec
ton, that the train would remain
here until the second section came
in, which was reported 40 minutes
behind section no. l, and that the
trains would be consolidated here
and run to Memphis, Tenn.
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1899-12-20

When the second section of the
Cotton Belt train pulled in this
morning a big "Rube" who had been
asleep sans his coat, hat and shoes,
was awakened by the gongs and yell
of the hotel men about the train
aud thinking something had broke
alose in Georgia, when he was
bound for, sailed out Of the coach
without making his wardrobe and
made a Decline for Broad street
Some said he was in search of a
saloon to get his bottle refled, He
caused a laugh at all events, but
seemed obvious to the hal has
that was sent after him as he
wormed his way through the crowd
at the depot.
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1899-12-20
800 Reward 800

The readers of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
in all its stages, and that is catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrb
being a constitutional disease, requires q
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
CureIs taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, MISUNDERSTANDING the foundation
Of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature in doing its work
Theproprietors have so much faith in Its
curative powers, that they offer One Hun
bred Dollars for any case that it fails to
cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address, +. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo,O
Sold by druggists, Use,
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1899-12-20

The Arkansas Democrat continues
to show up the misrepresentation
and demagoguery of Arkansas at
torney general, who has been traps.
ing over the state for many months
seeking a higher Office. We believe
that the people will show their dis
appreciation of his action in neglect
ing the important office to which
they elected him, with the expecta.
ton that he would ill it acceptabIy,
but which he has not done.
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1899-12-20
EREE oE CHARGE.

Any adult suffering from a cold settled
on the breast, bronchitis, throat or lung
troubles of ahy nature, who will call al
Smith Erug c will be presented with q
sample bottle of BOschee's German Syrup
free OF charge. Only one bottle given tC
one person, and none to children without
order from parents,
No throat or lung remedy ever had such
a sale as Boschee's German Syrup in all
parts Of the civilized world Twenty years
ago millions Of bottles were given away,
and your druggists will tellyou its success
was marvellous. It is really the only
Throat and Lung Remedy endorsed by
physicians. One Is cent bottle will cure
or prove its value. Sold by dealers in all
civilized countries.
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1899-12-20

Speaker Henderson of the House
is on record as strongly against war
and how he can new approve the
one going on in the Philippines is a
mystery, in view of his past utter
ances. In a speech before the G..
A. R., but a year or two ago, he
safe he was uncomprOmisingy
against war, because of the sacri-
fee of human lives and the vast ex-
penditures it necessitated; said that
the cost of the civil war was over
six and half billions of dollars
public debt of the world over TWEEN
ty,nine billions of dollars, caused
principally by wars; and emphasized
the strain upon earths shops and
fields all this has entailed. Speaker
Henderson to be consistent should
stand with his republican brother
congressman, Hoar of MaSsachu-
sets.
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1899-12-20
Great Salt Lake Disappearing.

The Great Salt Lake is gradually
drying up. Biologists claim that it
will be entirely gone in another cen,
fury. There will be nothing but a
glistening bed of salt to mark the
Site of one of the wonders of the
world. This is the way of all life,
and yet we may proIong our stay on
earth if we will No mortal is free
from the menace of sickness, and
yet if the bowels are kept regular
and the blood pure by occasional
doses of Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers, much sickness may be prevent
ed. 1t cures all such diseases as
constipation, indigestion, dyspepsia,
biliousness and inactive liver or
weak kidneys. To avoid limitations
See that a private Revenue Stamp
covers the neck of the bottle,
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1899-12-20

Galloway Female College, Searcy,
to take the place of the building
destroyed by fire last year, has been
completed. c. L. Thompson of
Little Rock, is architect, and Stew
art Brothers of Newport, contract.
ors. 1t is a three story structure,
100 by 200 feet, pressed brick, slate
roof, modern style, and has cost
$38, 900. 1t contains ten class rooms,
chapel 50 by so feet, seventy-fOur
bed rooms, parlor, library, dining
room, kitchens, etc. 1t is owned by
the three Methodist conferences.
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1899-12-20
PIT. LYNN ITEMS.

Well, my friends here I am again
after silence of two weeks, owing
to sickness. Am much better now,
thanks to a kind Providence.
The health of our good people is
fairly good.
The Sulphur is on the rise again.
Capt. e. H. Barker, our genial
saw mill fireman, went to Texarkana
last Friday, to interview old gentle.
man, Santa Clause, which he ,satis-
factorily accomplished, judging from
his pleasant smiles on his return.
Mr.. Joe Vineyard, our lively scale
rule manipulation, made flying trip
to the Gate Carbohydrates of
Kriss Kringfe-last Friday, well
pleased with the treatment re.
ceived at the hands of old Kriss.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Mcclure hied
themselves to the Twin City Satur-
day to enjoy the celebration of
Xmas goods in that city. They
we're so well pleased that they
brought some fine samples home
with them.
Our good people are making pre-.
parations for a mammoth Christ.
mas tree, the fruit of which will
make many hearts glad
Mrs. W. D. Albright and her son,
Earl Albright, of Clinton, Iowa, ar
rived here last Wednesday, on a
visit to her father, G. T. Mcclure,
and her brother, Fred Mcclure,
The lady will spend the winter in
the Sunny South, which l trust she
will enjoy very much.
The Lynn Lumber Co., has an
nounced that they design given eV,
cry child, both white and black, il
Fort Lynn, a Christmas gift, which
is kind and commendable. I trust
other manufacturers will follow the
example, and thereby make little
bright spot in the lives of the little
ones Of the toilers. Let the gooG
work 60 ont is right
Mrs. NJ D, Albright went to Tex
arkana today, on a trial shopping
excursion.
Everybody is invited to particl
pate in our Christmas carnival, anc
make it a pleasant and enjoyable
day.
Ny dear friends, all who are con
nected and read the live, wide-a
wake and up-to-dlte Texarkanian
wish you merry Christmas.
am with brotherly love and goot
will for all, Yours,
ONCE A. WEEK,
Fort Lynn, Ark, Dec. 20, 1899.
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1899-12-20

Dispatches tell of a money panic
in New York Monday, when the
money sharks charged as high as
1870 per cent per annum, There
was much talk of the government
coming to the relief of those pressed.
If gold is made the only money as
proposed IN the republican financial
scheme, how easy it will be for Wall
street to squeeze the lemon" at
will,
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1899-12-20

The mining camps are quiet, The
guards have nearly all been with
drawn, and at neither Jenny Lind,
Huntington or Bonanza is there the
least sign Of disturbance. The com.
pauies are working all the men they
can handle and turning out about
as much coal as ever, The union
miners deny that they are RESPONSE
BILE for any Of the recent demonstra.
lions around Jenny Lind, and are
gathering testimony to that effect
to lay before the court when a mo-
tion is made to dissolve the tempo.
rary injunction. If they fail in
their efforts to have the injunction
dissolved It is not likely there will be
much more heard about the strike,
II they succeed there is apt to be
more displays OF pyrotechnics. TT
Smith Elevator
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1899-12-20

When the taxpayers of the nation
we're brought to realize the fact,
less than ten years ago, that they
we're called upon for half a billion
yearly they promptly cast down the
political party responsible for the
wastefuIness. Next year they will
be called upon to vote for or against
a political party which now has run
the annual government expenses up
toward the billion mark and is in-
creasing it yearly by the hundred
million. Helena (Nont.) Iudepend-
ent.
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1899-12-20
What to Get For Christmas.

1t will not take you long TO decide
if you go and inspect Chas S, Err
ber's grand Christmas store, Christ.
mas display and Christmas window.
Come early and make your selec.
tions; goods laid aside now need not
be paid for until Christmas.
Bloating after eating, indigestion,
aatuIence or water brash, may be
quickly corrected through the use
Of PncNy Ash Bitters. 1t strength
ms digestion, cleanses and regu
Iates the bowels, Sold by al drug
gists,
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1899-12-20

The disposition of children largely
depends upon health. If they are
troubled with worms, they will be
irritable, cross, feverish, and per,
haps seriously sick. Whites Cream
Vermifuge is worm expeller anc
tonic to make them healthy anC
cheerful Price 25c, Sold by Smith
Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1899-12-20
What to Get For Christmas

Go and let Chas, S, Erber assist
you on this subject. Everything
that is new st aud best awaits your
inspection and approval, and the
prices on all his goods are extreme.
" low. Come early and make your
selections; Foods laid aside now need
not be paid for until Christmas.
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1899-12-20
A Bargain!

$50 acres on X, c., p 4 G. Ry,, s
miles south Of CITY, Railroad runs
through land and station on prem
ises, over J dozen good springs.
Large lake full of game fish. Plenty
of timber for improvements. Soil
very fertile. A SNAP if taken at once,
Terms easy, See w. r. Kelley over
Water Co. s Office. lilo
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1899-12-20
The following Ulcers were ele ted

The following Ulcers were ele ted
last night to preside over the
Switchmens Union; J W, Cater,
Master; H W. Hobson, Vice Master.
G. II. Dunbar, Chaploin; A. SILVER,
Treasurer; A G Williams, Record
ing Secretary TIE Board of D.rec
TORS G. e Pile, A, A. Cuyle aud
W. Pound.