The age-herald., 1899-03-18
NO RENEWAL OF
 BLOODY BATTLE But Hot Springs Has Not Yet Quieted
 Down. A REPORT IN CIRCULATION That the Sherili'S Faction Will AVenSf
 Young Williams Death. GOVERNOR JUNES ON THE SCENE His Presence Has Had the Effect of Fielding the Angry Factions in Check - Further Details of
 the Street Duel.
GOVERNOR JUNEs ON THE SCENE

Hot Springs, Ark, March 1.-The day after the battle has been one of great ex- citement at Hot Springs. Whi-e there has been no renewal of the bloody scenes of yesterday, and while strong effort is be- ing made to prevent further slaughter, there is an under-current of anxiety and excitement, and omnibus forebodings of trouble ahead.
 Many persons who know the men involv- ed in the fued are fearful that permanent peace will not be restored until all the lead CTS of tho two factions have shed their blood. A report has been consistently in circulation all day to the effect that the Williams faction has sworn vengeance for the killing of young John Williams, and it is said four other men will suffer for his death. The circulation of this report has kept the town in a ferment of excitement all day, people expecting to hear the crack of a pistol at any moment.
 One hundred and fifty policemen heavily armed have patrolled the streets all day, and with the excitement at its present heat, one pistol shot would precipitate another riot, which, in the opinion of those well posted on conditions existing here, would overshadow in results the awful tragedy of yesterday.
 Governor Jones on the Scene
 The better element of the citizens, how ever, are very determind that no more riot ing shall occur, and they well prepared for any emergency. Governor Jones was here today, and his presence had a good effect. The members of the legislature from this city came over from Little Rock 1aic fba1 Sp1i fiat tinn of citizens. who felt that their influence and presence here was imperatveiy demanded at this crisis.
 It is estimated that there were fully 1O- GOO visitors here when the riot occurred yesterday. Thousands were out on the streets and many witnessed the tragedy, while a multitude thronged the streets when the shooting ceased. They rushed pell-mell back and forth through the streets, many appearing frightened out Of their wits. Hundreds began packing their trunks; others rushed to ticket offices, ho- tel bills were hastily settled and others scurried about the streets hunting express wagons to remove their baggage to the railroad station. A large number have gone away today.
 From the best information obtainable It appears that the riot unquestionably grew out of politics. While the bloody anair was the outgrowth of this factional polit- ical fight, it seems that the actual killing was the result of a misunderstanding.
 Result of Misunderstanding
 A bloodless combat had just previously occurred between Sheriff Williams and Tom Goslee but they had declared truce and that trouble was thought to be set tied. But the bad blood stirred up by the political contest was still existent, and when the opposing forces clashed, even though 1t was the result of a misunder- tho hatf n th. is claimed that the shot which resulted in James HartS death was fired by Sherin Williams.
 It was when young Williams and Ed Spears encountered Hnkle in front of the beer depot that the terrible riot which re- suited in the death of five of the partici- pants began. Prosecuting Attorney Mc- Cloud swore out warrants for the arrest of Sheriff Williams, Dave Young, Coffee Williams and Ed Spears and the Watts, charging them all with murder in the first degree The warrants were served by the coroner and his deputies. Sheriff Williams, hearing that a warrant was out Tor hiln' sent word to the coroner that he would submit to arrest and being placed under guard and that he was ready to furnish bond in any sum that might be named All the parties named in the warrants were placed in charge of officers.
 The bodies of all the dead men are at Gross undertaking establishment.
 The coroners jury convened at l2:3o to- day. It is expected that the investigation will consume four or five days.