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The Van Buren press., 1899-09-23
THE BRNONS AND DOERS.
Great Britain's Relations With the
Transvaal Republic Appar-
emily Unchanged.
THE SITUATION, HOWEVER, IS GRAVE.
The Beers Have Made Considerable
Preparation On the border. and,
with the Orange Free State, Has
revised Combined Plan for Ac-
tion when the Time Comes.

London, Sept. 2t.-Great Britain's
relations with the Transvaal remain
unchanged, and so far as the former
is concerned, the situation is not like
ly to take on a new phase until after
Fridays cabinet council. Whether
the Beers will be content to wait even
that long, before ending the suspense
with hostilities, appears open TO
great deal of doubt.
The second edition of the Morning
Post contains a dispatch from PETER
maritzburg, Natal, dated September
10, saying;
The situation Grave.
81 have never known the situation
TO be graver. The Beers only await
two days rain on the Neldt before be.
ginning hostilities. They are deter
mined on war, and consider they can
expect nothing else after the last dis.
patch, and are prepared to face the
consequences
Border Preparations.
The correspondent then describes in
detail the Beers elaborate border prep
arations, which appear more thorough
and formidable than hel etofore be-
lieved. He says the Orange Free State
officers at Pretoria have devised
combined plan of action which, he
adds, includes seizing Majuba, Laing's
Neck and Newcastle, Natal, the mon7
ment the ultimatum arrives.
The OutIander Council.
Continuing, the correspondent as
serts that the Portuguese officials at
Risanio- Garcia has arrested some Boer
officials on the charge of constructing
laagar in Portuguese territory.
The outlander council, as the result
of meetings held at Pietermaritzburg
and Johannesburg, has decided to ad-
dress a communication to the British
high commissioner, Sir Alfred Miner,
urging the imperial government to
break off negotiations with the Trans
vaal. The reasons for this action are;
"That the severe distress prevailing
may compel the remaining outlanders
to accept any compromise offered,
that loyal British subjects are becom-
ing discontented, and that great un-
rest exists among the natives"
Inclined to he Sensational.
1t should be borne in mind, however,
that Pietermaritzburg has been the
Mecca of the alarmists, ana the Morn
ing Ports dispatches are inclined to
be sensational.
The secretary of state for the col
onies, Mr.. Joseph Chamberlain, spent
the day at the colonial office. He
looked completely worn out by anxi-
ETY..
BeIgians to Help the Beers.
A dispatch from Pretoria says that
at a meeting of Belgians there corps
was enthusiastically formed to help
the Beers in case of war.
Secretary of States Reitz is quoted
as saying that in case of war the aliens
could remain in the Transvaal, provid
ed they guaranteed their good be-
havior
At the BOer Capital.
The presence of the Orange Free
State officers at Pretoria is confirmed.
Numerous field cornets are at the Boer
capital.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-23
DETAINED BY A TYPHOON.
nila Delayed by the Prevalence
of TyphoOn.

Washington, Sept. 2l.-The war de.
,artment has received the following
lispatch:
Manila, Sept, 2O.--Adiutant General,
Washington: Typhoon prevailing.
Rainfall for 4s hours, eight and two
tenths inches. Last - hours, six and
three-tenths. Delay shipments of vol
unteers. Iowas probably sail to-mor-
row; Tennessees detain. d south by
storm. OTIS.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-23
Young Groom in Jail.

Wiley Ridley and Matte Davis, first
cousins, eloped from Little Rock and
were married at Plumerville. The
bride is only II years of age. Her
father caused Ridley's arrest for en-
ticing minor from home, and the
young lady was compelled to return to
her parents.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-23
Earthquake In Asia Minor.

Smyrna, Asia Minor. Sept. 21-There
has been a disastrous earthquake at
Aidin. town on the Mender, 81 miles
southeast of this place.
Hundreds Of persons were killed in
the valley of bIenderez.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-23
Saw-Mills Running Oyertime.

From every section of the state comes
the report that saw-mills are kept rum
ming overtime to fill their orders. A,
few more railroads through the un-
traversed territory of Arkansas will
aid materially in making her one of the
best states in the union commercially.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-23
Colored Shoplifters.

Two negro women were arrested at
Warren for shoplifting and fined $50
Their plan was to entered store to-
gether, and while one engaged the
salesman's attention the other would
conceal under her clothing such articles
rs she could get hold of.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-23
A Relic of Andree,

Stockholm, Swenden, Sept. 20.-The
Aftonbladet received a telegram from
the master of the Norwegian cutter
Martha Larszak saying that he had
found, September ., on the north
coast of King Charles island. an an
chor and buoy marked "Andree
Polar Expedition"
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-23
Propositions Voted Down.

Detroit, Mich, Sept. 21.---Propositions
to make membership in both the Pa
triarchs Militant and Grand Encamp-
ment of Odd Fellows compulsory for
representatives of the sovereign grand
lodge were defeated in the session OF
the sovereign grand lodge. A PROPOSE
tion to hold biennial sessions, instead
of annual, was also voted down.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-23
Demand Pure Water.

The Texarkana city council adopted
resolution abrogating the franchise
of the water company, and ordered pay
ment on water furnished withheld until
such time as the company furnishes
wholesome water.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-23
Fire at Fort smith.

Fire destroyed the Strowbridge bar
bar shop at Fort Smith. The Wells
Fargo Express Company and the Bloch
Queensware Company suffered damage
to the extent of $4,000 each. Total
loss S, 900, covered by insurance.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-23
Many Must Leave Anvil.

81 find at Anvil and along the beach
5000 and $500 people. Fully $500 of
the people will be compelled to leave
there before the close of navigation,
owing to lack of fuel and shelter From
all | can learn here there will be but
three steamer here to return before
the season closes. Unless the people
can get away there will be great suf-
fering and probable loss of life, which
it will be will unable to ameliorate.
Most Have Plenty of Money.
As a rule all have plenty of money to
pay their passage. | therefore suggest
that the transportation companies be
warned of the condition of affairs, and
that the treasury department be asked
to have cutters here as soon as possi-
BILE to meet any emergency. The Cape
Nome district is one of the richest
ever discovered in our country, and
will rival the Klondike. The beach
washing is a godsend to the destitute
stranded here. There are from 600 to
1000 people along the beach, and they
are taking out form $40 to $3.50 per
day per man with rockers.
The gulch district is as yet not fully
developed, but shows great richness,
wherever worked. look for the great
est results next season. Will make a
full report from Fort Eghart. | sail
from here to that point tomorrow"
Gen. Shafter says he has notified the
transport people of the amount Of
patronage they can expect if they have
ships at Fort st. Michael to bring peo-
pie down.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-23
ANTITRUST CONFERENCE.
The Long-HernIded Meeting Of Gov
ernors and Attorneys General
at 81. Louis.

ST. Louis, Sept 21.--The Antitrust
conference of governors, attorneys
general and state officials is in session.
1t was called TO order shortly after IL
a. ln., at the Planters hotel.
The governors of seven states, seven
commissioner met to formulate some
concerted action against trusts and
mODOnOlipS
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-23
Fight Retyeen Officers and Trsmps.

Fight Between Oficers and Tramps'
At Hopefeld, Crittenden county, a
pitched battle took place between
gang of about so tramp negroes and
officers OF the law, resulting in the SER
ious wounding of one officer and the
fatal wounding of two of the blacks.
The negroes were finally dislodged and
a number of them placed under arrest
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-23
The Kaiser in Sweden.

Maimo, Sweden, Sept. 2l.-Emperor
William has landed here. The crown
prince of Sweden and a number of
dignitaries received his majesty and
the party proceeded to the Snogeholm
estate.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-23
FROM FORT ST. MICHAEL.
Dispatch From Maj. P. 81. Ray For
warded to the War Department
by Gen. Shafter.
MANY HUNDREDS MUST LEAVE ANVIL.
The Cape Nome District One of the
Richest Ever Discovered In the
United Stntes-The Beach wash
ing n Godsead to the Many strand
cd Prospectors.

Washington, Sept. 21.-Gen. Shafter
has sent to the war department a
copy of a dispatch which he has re-
eeived from Maj. p. II. Ray. 1t is dated
Fort st. Michael, August 81, and is as
follows:
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-23
Pushing To the Frontier.

Durham, Natal, Sept 21.-The first
battalion of the Manchester regiment
has arrived here on the steamer Goth.
and Immediately proceeded to PETER
maritzburg The crowds present
cheered the troops, who responded.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-23
Foreign Corporations.

Only about one-fourth of the foreign
corporations doing business in this
state have complied with the law
passed by the last legislature, which
requires them to file copy of articles
of incorporation with the secretary of
state. All corporations which have
failed to comply with the law are now
liable to prosecution and fine of not
less than 81, 900.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-23
Plenty of TRANSPORTS.

Washington, Sept. 2l.-Secretary
Root has received information which
gives assurance that enough ships can
be secured to land all the troops in
Manila by Christmas.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-23
Caceres TO stand Trial.

New York, Sept. 2t.-A dispatch TO
the Herald from Puerto Plata says:
Caceres has resigned his place in the
cabinet to stand trial for the assas-
sination of President Heureaux.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-23
Obituary.


John D. Miley was born on the farm
of his father, George NIicy, near Belle.
vile, Ill, on August ~, 1852. He received
his early education in }elleville schools.
In 1888, he was appointed a cadet to West
Point through merit having received tho
highest percentage in a competitive eX-
animation which was held in East st,
Louis, and in which a large number Of
youths participated.
At the end of three years at West
Point, young Miley graduated with honor.
and was one of the i've VINO were priv
ileged to select the branch of service they
desired to enter, and also were given the
choice of location.
Young Miey chose the artillery arm,
island, New YORK.. Here ne spent five
years, and during this period took law
course at Columbia college, passed the
examination, and vas rdaitted to the
bar. He was frequently detailed to serve
as judge advocate on court -martials.
From Governors island he was trans
ferred to the Preside, near San Francis
co, where his battery was stationed for
five years. From there the then Lieut..
Miley was ordered back To Governors is
land.
Gen. Shafter secured Lieut. Miley's ap-
pointment as junior aid on his staff when
the war began. He vas soon promoted to
senior aide-de-camp and during May,
1898, was detailed to carry important dis
patches to Washington
To Lieut.. Miley vas intrustcd the task
of conducting the eXcnunge of Assistant
Naval constructor ltODS9A, WNlcn was ell
fected on July 7, 1898. Lieut.. Miley and
Spanish lieutenant each accompanied by
a number of blind-folded prisoners, met
beneath a tree midway between the lines,
and there the Spanish officer talked for an
hour with Lieut.. Miley an'l finally agreed
to take Lieut. Arias for Hobson
Later Lieut.. Miley was appointed as
one of the three commissioners who ar
ranged the terms of the Surrender of San
tiago, and assisted in the raising of the
United States flag over tie governor gen.
erals palace at Santiago when the sur
render of Gen. Toral WAS completed. He
was also one of the press censors.
on July q, President Mckinley nomi-
mated him assistant 1iutant general with
the rank of major. Later iie was com
missioned a lieutenant colonel of volun-
teers. He leavea one brother John Miley
who is living in California He was a
nephew of Prof Charles He"tel superin-
tendent of schools Of at. Clair county, III.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-23
His Punishment should Meet the Crime

Cass Stephens, living six miles from
Hot Springs, chained his young son to
a bed-post, locked the door to the room
and forbade the child's mother furnish
ing it food. The boys sister reported
the case to the authorities, who re-
leased the lad after he had been in
chains 36 hours. The inhuman father
was placed in jail.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-23
THE LATE LIEUT. COL. MILEY.
He Was an IlIinOisan nnf Was an
Honor to the state is TO
the Army.

St. Louis, Sept. 2i.-Lieut.- Col. John
d. Miley, whose death was announced
from Manila, Tuesday, was young of
icer of exceptional ability, and his
demise is sincerely mourned by hosts
of friends and relatives in and about
Belleville, ILL.,, where the sad news was
generally discussed upon its receipt
Tuesday evening.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-23
DREYFUS IS A FREE MAN.
Released From Prison at Rennes by
Order of Minister of War
De Gallifet.
DEPARTED IMMEDIATELY FOR NANTES.
The Release and Departure Took
Place While All Rennes Slept. and
Was Devoid of Incident-Madame
Dreyfus, Her Father and Friends
Followed On Later Train.

Remes, France, Sep. 21.-Capt. Al
fred Lreyfus, at 3 a. H., left the prison
here, in which he had been confined
Since his return from Devils island
and proceeded to Vern, where he took
a train bound for Nantes. His de-
parture was completely Ennoticed.
by Gen. GaIIifet's Orders.
NJ. Niguie, the chief Of the secret
service and the prefect, NJ. Dureault,
arrived at the prison after midnight.
bringing the minister Of wars order
for the release of Dreyfus. The latter
walked from the prison to the Boule
ward la Enne, where he entered wait
ing carriage, and was driven to the
Nern station, outside the town,
Mathieu Dreyfus met him at the train,
and accompanied him TO Nantes.
While this dramatic turn in the
Dreyfus drama was taking place all
Rennes slept, and the departure of the
famous prisoner of Devils island was
no more noticed than that of an or.
dinary traveller.
me same oIu
The carriage which was in waiting
was the same vehicle which took Drey.
fut to lis prison when he returned
from DEVILS island. Dreyfus got in
opposite the house Where Maitre la
bori had stayed previous to the at
tempt upon his life, and alighted
about 500 yards from the station, and
walked, regardless of the drilling
rain. The Nantes train came in just
as he arrived. Alfred and Matthew
Dreyfus quickly took their seats, ant
the train went out of Eennes, bearing
Dreyfus away, a free man.
Madame Dreyfus Followed.
A small crowd of people has waited
round the prison until midnight, eX.
pecting the release of Dreyfus, but il
then dispersed, thinking it was toe
late from Dreyfus TO leave.
Nine. Dreyfus left Rennes at noon,
accompanied by her father and
friends.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-21
rRoPosALs FoR coNsTRrcTIoN of sehool

PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTION of School Building, and Sewer and Water Systems De- partment of the interior, Office of Indian AT, fairs. Washington. D. C., 4 pr;l G. 1899. Sealed Proposals indorsed --Proposa Is or School Build ing or .tWater and ee~er system for Pima Agenry." and addressed 10 the Com nmissioner of Indian ffails Washington, D. C., will be re ceived at this Office untIl one o'clock D. m. of Monday May X, 1899, for furnishing and deliver ing the necessary materials and labor required ill the erection and completion at the Pima Agency \. T.. of one brick school house and water and sewer systems, in strict accordance with plans, specifications and instructions To bluders which may be examined at this office the L. $. Indian Warehouse, No. 1902 State SJ , Chicago, III, the Builders < Traders Exchange Omaha, Neb., the Northwestern Manufacturers Association, St. Paul, Mlnn., the otice ot 'Ariz ona Repu blican," of Phoenix. A. T., the ''Tfmes' of Los Angels, Cal, the chronicle" of San Francisco, Cal. and the Pima Agency, 1 T. For any additional information apply to this Office or to Eiwood Hadley, L. s. Indian Agent, Pima Agency A. T. w. A. JONES,
 Commissioner.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-21

birth and blue blood, and notwith-
 standing the prejudice against all foreigners she became a leader of the
 most exclusive circles of aristocratic society in Berlin, and her husband is
 largely indebted to her for his success in life. Nor should I omit to add that the present empress owes her deep
 debt of gratitude, for during the first years of her marriage the kaiserin had
 very difficult role to play at Berlin,
 being called upon to face net only the i'll will of court and society, which had looked fer a more brilliant match on
 the part of Prince William. but like
 wise the hostility yf her mother-in- law. Empress Frederick, who made no attempt to conceal her contempt for
 what she was pleased to describe as the narrowness of view and intelieG- tual dullness Of the young princess. In those days Princess William was sadly in need of a mentor, and this she found in her aunt by marriage, the Courtess Walde: see. The latter is net however, as has been asserted q Princess of NOer in her own right. When the elderly Prince Frederick Of hlesNig-Holstein wished to marry her he was unwilling to subject hsr to the disadvantages or mJrgantlc union. So he Rbandoned his royal rank and prerogatives and induced the emperor of Austria to inscribe him Ou the list of the Austrian nobility as ''FUrst," or Prince of Noer, Noer bsi- ing the name of some ancestral es- ta6es of the house of Schleswig- -HOl- stein. It was, therefore, not as royal prince, but as a mere Austrian noblsman of the nan of Prince NOer that he married the young American girl at Paris, and she dropped the title of Princess of Noer when, after sev- aral years of widowhocd, she became the wife of Count Waldersee, who was at 6hat tima eatenant-cOlonel on the general staff of the Prussian army. Today he is far and away the most eminent of all the military command CTS of Germany, was designated by Field Marshal Mcltke as the snidier best qualified to act as his successor, and is so overwhelmed with dignities of every kind that it will be difficult for the emperor to find any new honor to confer upon him on the occasion of his silver wedding.-From a Berlin Letter
Arizona republican., 1899-04-21
and feeders. ss.5O@5.25;

stockers and feeders, s3.50@5.2 .25; bulls. $3.5O@4.5O
 shesp- Receipts. 1000; the markec was firm; lambs, $4.50Q6; muttons, $3. .25Q5.
 Chicago. April 2O.-Cattle were dull and 1O015 csnts lower than at the close of last week. Fancy grades $5 G0@5. .S5: choice steers, $5.25@5.5 i; medium, $4.65Q4S5; beef steers, $40 460: st0ckers and feeders, S375@4.60 ; cows and heifers, $3.40@4-25; bulls. $2. 6O@4.10: western fed steers. $4.20@ 5.30; Texas steers, $3,70@4.95; calves $35005 5.6O.
 The demand for sheep continued ac- tive at ruling prices. Shorn lambs, $4S505.10; very choice lots. $525; Colorado wOo-ed lambs, S5.75@5.8712; spring lambs, $7@9 per 100 pounds; yearlings, $4.S0@5. and sheep. $3Q5,
 Receipts Cattle, $500; sheep, 10,- OOO.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-21
First publication, March 9. 1899.
PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTION of school

PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTION of School Buildings, Water and Sewer System and Gaso- line Gas Plant. Department Of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs, Washington, D. C., April G. 1899 Sealed Proposals, indorsed {: Proposals tor School Building" "Water and Sewerage System," or 'tGasolIpe Gas Plant" San Carlos Agency, and addressed to he Com " isSioner Indian Affai' s, Washington, D. C., will be receiYed at this Office until l o'clock D. m of Monday May Sth, 1899, for 1" "rnishing and delivering the necessary materials ana labor required in the eonstruf tion and comple- tion at,the San Carlos Agency, A. T, of two adobe domitories, dining hal and kitchen, school building, two Outhouses, water and sewer and irrlgat'on systems, separate bids for which irrigation system must be submitted distinct from the sewer and water system S. and gasoline gas plant, ln-strlct accordance with pans, specifications and instructions to bid ders, which may be examined at thls Office, the [. s. Indian Warehouse, No 1902 state St., Chicago, Ill.,, the Builders 6 traders Ex- change, Omaha, Neb., the Northwestern Man ufacturers' Association, St Paul. Minn., the office of the ''jourual," of Kansas City, Mo, the Arizona Republican" of Phoenix, A. T., the Times" of Los Angeles Cal, and the chronicle, ,' of San Francisco, Gal. and at the San Carlos Agency, A T For any additional information apply to this Office, or to Capt. II. P. Ritzius, | s Indian Agent, San Carlos, i. tSigned) ". A JONES,
 CUmml SiOner.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-21
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate of John A. Policy, deceased: Notice is hereby given by the undersigned administrator with the will annexed of the estate of John A. Policy, deceased, to the cred itors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within ten Il onths after the first publication of this notice to the said at his office at 3 west Washing ton St., Phoenix, Arizona, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate, in said County Of Maricopa
 G. B. RICHMOND. administrator with will annexed of John A. Policy, Deceased.
 Dated at Phoenix, Arizona, this 17th day of March. lS99
Arizona republican., 1899-04-21
A ROYAL SILVER WEDDING
The Celebration of Count Waldsrsee
 and His Influential Wife

It is the day after tomorrow (April 14) that the German field marshal Count Waldersee. and his American wife celebrate their siIvsr wedding The festivities will doubtless be marred by the recent bereavement of the countess, who lost her aged mother last week, but the day will not be allowed to pass without their re- ceiving good wishes and congratula- tions from all parts of the world The kaiser is also certain to signalize the event by some marked token of inI- Perial regard No American woman has ever wielded so powerful an in fuence in the old world or has had more romantic career than this daugn- ter of a New York grocer. To her Is due largely the religious and evange- listic trend of the character of the present emperor and empress It is owing to h5r efforts that there has been sllch a strcng religious revival and that so many churches have been built during the last ten years in Ger many and that piety is fashionable and good form instead of being itS formerly. regarded superfiuous. To the countess. too, it is largely owing that the emperor has become SC excellent d nuSDand ana Un2L nlS prlVdte life has ceased to furnish material for the chronique scandaleUse, as was the case during the early years of his mar fiage and during the two or three years that preceded it. Finally, there is no doubt that the countess took a very leading part in originating the antiSsmite movement in Germany, the executive committee of which at one moment held it's sessions in her salon in Berlin, and that she likewise influenced legislation in reactionary direction
 She is a woman of very strong character in spite of her absence of
Arizona republican., 1899-04-21
Proposals for the Construction of

Sewerage System, & Etc.
 Bids will be received by the under signed at his office in the City of Pres cott, A. T., until 3 p. m. April 20, 1899, for the construction of a complete sewerage system, the completion of and roofing of the present distributing res ervOir, the construction of sub merged reservoir or dam across Gran ite creek below the new pumping plant north of the city; the furnishing and laying of about 6,OO0 feet of new water service pipe and the taking up and re- laying of about 4,OO0 feet of old water service pipe.
 Plans and specifications for the above work can be examined at the of flee of the city surveyor.
 All bids must be accompanied with a certified check of 2,500 to guarantee the good faith of the bidder.
 Bids will be opened at p. m., April 5U, 1899
 Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids. J. P. BAUDER,
 Clerk of Common Council.