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GOVERNORS VETO
Falls Like Number Nine on Ger
 tain Legislative Acts.

Certain measures enacted by the recent legislature have met the dis approval Of Gov. Dan W. Jones, and yesterday, says today's Gazette. that gentleman placed his veto on the following acts of the thirty second general assembly:
 Senate bill 24S-Fo prevent the agents of assessment life insurance companies and corporations from deceiving the people by misrepresent- ing their contacts.
 Senate bill 1S9-rhe clerk of the county court of each county shall on ar before the first Monday of Janua- " each year or at such other tme as it may be by law made his duty 10 do so make out the tax books to the collector of his county with his warrant thereunto attached under his hand and seal of office in which warrant he shall specify, describe and set forth the rates and kinds of all taxes levied on the property of such county as the same has been certified to him by the Auditor of State.
 House bill No. 57-DesigEates the normal department of the state uni- yersity at Fayetteville as the Arkan- sas State Normal College and pro- vides for a summer normal school for teachers to be conducted at the university in 1899 and at Mt. Nebo in 1900 and annually thereafter at such place as the board of trustees may determine.
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Sent : lueekIp Grapbte.
CAMPERS MONTHLY FOR
 MAY.
FOR
NAY Y

Carter's Monthly Magazine, pub nshed in Chicago, and edited by 0pie Read, is making rapid strides in the public favor is the only ten cent magazine in Chicago devoted exclu- siyely to American literature, and is certainly supplying the need for a
 western magazine. Each month the magazine presents an interesting aable of contents, consisting of short stories, sketches of travel, and ar ticles of general interest. all prOfuse- y Illustrated: but in addition to this each number contains an article of a
 philosophical. economic, or scientific nature. The leading article in the May number is "Weltmerism-the New Era in Healing" This is a capable review of the Neither Method of Magnetic Healing, the new science that is creating so much interest in the United States and Europe. The article takes up the question from a scipntigc standpoint and shows the fundamental prin- giples upon which the science is based. The writer visited the Welt mer Institute, at Nevada, Mo, for She purpose of research, and was astOunded at the marvellous cures effected Since Professor Weltmer discovered the new science three years ago and commenced it's prac- tice at Nevada. over 0,000 patients have been treated, and the halt, the lame, and the blind have been cured. The article also describes how the sick may be cured at q distance by a system of treatment prescribed by Professor Weltmer, upon the patient sending to him a statement of Their eases. The cures effected by th1s method are as remarkable as when personally treated. The new science has opened up anotl CT avenue of business for young men and women, aad hundreds are taking the course of instructions The Weltmer Method Bf Magnetic Healing is winning the admiration of the most noted phy- sleians, for nearly all the cures effected had been given up by doe tora as hepeless The remarkable success a attending his discoveries has stamped Prof. S. 4, Weltmer as ole of the great men of the age.
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"This makes the tenth morning. ma am, that have tried to collect this milk bill"
 ''I have tried more mornings that sir, to collect little cream from your milk, and have never had any better success than you're going t9 have this time. Don't step on the eat when you go out please"
 Prehistoric Mans FavorIte Food.
 What was the favorite food of pre. historic man? According to Dr. Ma. tiegka, of Prague, it was his brother He proves from an examination of some prehistoric remains at Knoyizc In Bohemia, that the people who bur. fed them were cannibals, not from need, but from choice, and that they preferred the flesh of their own raIa. tiyes, especially if young aud tender to that of their enemies. He also con. tends, and most anthropologlsts seem -o agree with him, that the eating of human flesh in prehistoric times spread all over Europe, the practice )efng first induced by scarcity of other food, next by preference, and was fin ally persisted in for religious. or. ratb- CT, ceremonial reasons. The flesh was In every case prepared by cookjno sometimes with the juice of oranges and lemons.
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Cat Commits Suicide.

Grieved over the loss of her little ones, Tounette, a beautiful black An gora cat, put an end to her life most strangely.
 Her litter of kittens were drowned. being very much in the way, and when Tounette returned her grief at their absence knew no bounds.
 Going to the top floor of the tene- ment house the cat acted in a peculiar manner
 She looked down, pondered a while then deliberately leaped over and was dashed to death on the pavement be- low.
 A cat always falls on it's feet, but Tounette's head struck first, for she de. liberately doubled up her feet and would not be saved.
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RESIGNATION CONSIDERED,
Secretary Dixon of M. c. A. Will
 Go to New Field of Labor.

Quite an interesting meeting of lhe Y. NJ. c. As. was held last even ing. Among other things the res ignation of Mr. s. s. Dixon was coa- sidered and accepted.
 Mr Dixon has received a call from ihe Y. M. c. A. of Little Rock, but ! is not krown yet whether or not he will accept. Mir. Dixon has been secretary of the r. NJ. c. A. Of Pine Blaf for some time, aud has filled ahis position with such satis- faction to all concerned that it is with regret that he has seen fit to make change. He is also a social and earnest gentleman aud has made many personal friends here wbO, while sorry to part with him, wish him much success in his new aeld of labor, wherever that may be.
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IMPORTANT TRANSFERS
Filed in the Circuit Clerks Office
 Monday

The following important real es- tate transfers has been filed ia the circuit clerk s office
 J. F. and T. E Gillespie to Aver x Lord Tie Co, se4 se4 swI a, vi ne3 and e3 nw@ 9, 6, 10; considera- tion $1, 500
 G. B Greer to Aver & Lord Tie Co., all the white oak on r3 36, 3, 10i consideration $480.
 Jas. w. Monk to E. Fl. Lindsey, z lot 3 block P, tn James x Simp- sons addition; consideration $1025
 TRUST DEEDS.
 Geo. J. Vining to Mrs. AngeIine King, fl, Harding's addition; con sideration, $1 600,
 Minerva and John M. Parker to Union Central Life Insurance Co.,, 243 acres in private surveys 2951 and 295 and 100 acres in nw4 25, 5. 9; consideration $30O0.
 oHATTEL MORTGAGE.
 M. A. aud J. W, Gibson to Tag. gart Bros. & Trulock, $2501.
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A CORRECTION.

Our reporter Tuesday was t 0 1asty and in error when he said pr. ginsonhaler, of Little Rock, was called to attend Mir. NJ. Cans who fs il. the result of an operation " yhieh had been performed. We are glad to state that such was not the case, as the operation was perform ed by Dr. Lyman B. Raschbaum successfully, and the course of treats ment exactly proper and prf eminent Dr. Yinsonhaler was called at the request of Mir. Cans ophthalmolo- glst surgeon in charge, to consult and advise with him.
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Ointments for Catarrh ths
Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely deTange the whole sys- te n when entering it through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescriptions from reputable phy- sicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good, you can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo, O.. contains no mercury, and is taken internally, acting directly upon the bloom and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Halls cattarh cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken internally, and made in Toledo, O. by P. I Cheney Go Testimonials ire
 Sold by druggists, 76c per bottle
 Halls Family Pills are the best
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Capt. s. Geisreiter left Tuesday af- ternoon for Little Rock, wh re he will meet today with the committee of the Plum Bayou Levee District. of which he is a member.
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MT. Frank Gray, foreman of the Courier office, left yesterday for Cleveland and Calhoun counties, to visit relatives and friends few days and reeuperate.
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MT. ", D. Toplin, who has been quite sick since February, is reported much improved today, and it is thought his recovery is now assured. We hope to see MT. Tomlin about again soon.
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z. c. Cadle, Cash, Ark, writes: For several years l was troubled with torpid liver and ccstiveness, and Dr. M A. Simmons Liver Medicine cured me. Think it much stronger than Zeilin's and black draught, and it acts with half the amount.
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Mir. Meyer Solmson, who for the past year has served as city editor of the Graphic, has resigned, and Mr. R, J. Wilson has accepted that posi- tion.
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Mir. Benjamin Franklin. of Toron- to. this county, was a prominent visitor in the city today.
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FOR SALE-My Executor horse, 1 years old. we'll broke to harness and saddle. C. J. SAMsTAG.
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MT. ". $. Beard was assummoned to Kingsland yesterday afternoon, on account of the serious illness of his mother-in-law, Mrs. M. L. Orton.
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Mrs. Jake Reiaach, who has been quite ill several days at the home of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Altschul is reported better today.
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Simmons squaw Vine Wine or Tablets soften, relax and expand muscles involved, decreasing labor pains and shortening labor,
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Clocks With.

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Mr. D. II. Duncan, manager of the Bluff City Lumbtr Company's plant s3 Kearney, returned to this city Tuesday afternoon. He was accom- 5 panied by his W fife and child.
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Humiliating examinations by physicians are avoided by use of Simmons squaw vine Wine or Tablets, which cure 99 out of every 100 cases of Female Disorders.
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Quite a number of bicyclists are being run ina on account of not haylng lights and bells, and also for riding on the sidewalks.
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The protracted services now in progress at the Main street Metho- dist church are proving quite inter- Psting.
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You cannot accomplish any work or busi- ness unless you feel well. If you feel used out take Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine.
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A CURIOSITY ly \ visible visible at one DI,a Agony point, , Tb..l n \ occasions almost A.. Its own length. O5s \ ing ing,, features of a j5rsI 1eeHngH Himalayan 'Ssi ri.| transition from m ''Il| K the plains to the cais \ of this great higbf
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The Chan.

When a chameIsa it loses all power of and its entire body E form tint.
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Mr. Ed Harvey left Tuesday after noon for Joplin, Mo, where ne goes pn important business. He will be absent several days.
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Suicide by poison is not more censurable than by refusal to cure yourself of female troubles'with Simmons Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets.
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Miss Mary Gillespie, who had been at Hot Springs several weeks, re- turned home today.
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If ''out or sorts" cross and peevish. take Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine Cheer fulness will return and life acquires new zest.
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Mr. Harry Hanfis confined to h,s home with illness.
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Mir. $. <. Dixon will participate in the field-day exercises i'll Little Rock Friday.
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Pimples. boils and other humors appear when the blood gets impure. The best remedy is pr. M. A. simmons Liver Medicine.
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Rev. R. J. Moorehead, a promi- nent divine of Clarendon, was Tn the city today.
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Bearing-down pains indicate displace- ment of womb. Durable quickly by using Simmons squaw Vine Wine or Tablets.
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Health. strength and nerve force follow the use of Dr. NJ. A. Simmons Liver Medicine which insures good digestion mad asstmila- ton
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Mir. V. o. Taggart, who has so- iourned ar Hot Springs sometime, is at home again.
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lFrom "Wednesday DaiIy.l

Mr. $. <. Dixon will participate in the feld-day exercises ill Little Rock Friday.
 Pimples. boils and other humors appear when the blood gets impure. The best remedy is Dr. M A. Simmons Liver Medicine
 Rev. R. J. Moorehead, promi- nent divine of Clarendon, was h the city today.
 Bearing-down pains indicate displace- ment of womb. Durable quickly by using Simmons squaw Vine Wine or Tablets.
 Mir. W. o. Taggart, who has so- iourned ar Hot Springs sometime, is at home again.
 Health. strength and nerve force follow the use of Dr. NJ. A. Simmons Liver Medicine which insures good digestion mad asstmila- tion
 Miss Mary Gillespie, who had been at Hot Springs several weeks, re- turned home today.
 Humiliating examinations by physicians are avoided by use of Simmons squaw vine Wine or Tablets, which cure 99 out of every 100 cases of Female Disorders.
 The protracted services now in progress at the Main street Metho- dist church are proving quite inter- esting.
 If out or sorts" cross and peevtsh. take Dr. M A. Simmons Liver Medicine. Cheer fulness will return and life acquires new zest.
 MT. ". $. Beard was summoned to Kingsland yesterday afternoon, on account of the serious illness of his mother-in-law, Mrs. M. L. Orton.
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-09-14
TO AMAL0AMATE SILVER CLUBS.
Movement ny J. p. TsPvin. with
Altxeld ~ the Moving Spirit.

CHICAGO. Sept. l3.-The Record says:
James Y. Tar win. Of Covington. KY.
president OF the Ohio Valley League Of
Bimetsllic Cluta would IKE to see all the
silver organizations OF the country ANAL
gamated. and he w credited with starting
a movement TO attain this object. Chicago
~ to De- the center from when viii rzdtate
the efforts toward placing the direction of
the bimetailic associations under one head.
Allen w. Clark. who 10 secretary Of the
Ohio Valley League, came 10 town today,
and for the present acts AZ the personal
secretary NJ Mr.. Tarvin. 1t IL believed J.
y. Alleged Is the moving spirit In this
plan. as he is known 10 be a warm zd-
mirer of Mr.. Tarvin. Mr. Alleged Is to ~
the controlling personality In the united
bimetsllic organization II the scheme meets
the approval OF other leaders,
Another object I'm having Secretary Clark
come 20 Chicago To open headquarters ana
prepare the way TO spread Democratic IL
TO literature. independent Of the national
committee. Is to start n boom for Judse
Tsrvtn for vice president on the national
ticket. lie has been advising Mr.. Al,geld
not To go into Kentucky To speak for or
against Goebel but Mr.. Tarvfn took the
stump this week for the regular candidate
This - taken as an indication that he r
looking sor votes IN the national conven-
ton,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-09-14
vANDERBII.T's FUNERAL.
His Death win Have No Eject "n
the Nanderbilt Pronerffea.

NEW YORK. Sept. is-rhe funeral Of
torf1esius Vanderbilt. who died yesterday
morning. II To BE- held at In o'clock on
Friday morning IN 81 Bartholome va
church. in which Mr.. Vanderbilt was a
lsew-ho2isr. The service will b. condutei
hy Rev. D-. David r. Greer. the rector.
bsshsp Potter Will be present The clergy
o. the church Will assist the rector Dr
Hrevr will he ct the Vanderbilt residence
af s.n O'Clock TO conduct a short service
es prayer before the church service.
death mask was taken tonight by a
representative ~ Aussgstus ST GaDaens
who Will make a hast
Ar. Wander hslis death ail have NJ, eff
t.es On the Vanderbilt properties" said
NJ i'eFew to-day Nillism X. Wander
6ttt. et;h his brothers consent took his
Position 81 their head iso years axe"
TIE friends ~ the family are yet in tx,
i'ogsisSrs 81 The provisions OF the wffi Mr.
h@ReS said that William X Sanaeshst -
N eaaTse 20 voFything. as he IL tho head
~ the family
Il - pf<Ssahl@ that several trust funds
have bern formed under the Will ~ ths.
TIE estate may ~ en- ssslei gor AZ !eaSa tho
generations.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-09-14
ARCHBISHOP IRELAxD's FLEA.
Recommends Proceeding slowly He
fore CondemntnG France.

ST PAUL. MINI. sept. n~Archblshop
Ireland to-day, asked for his opinion on The
meeting to protest against the verdict 81
the Rennes court-nartizl. said.
~ 3 my belief that iuhilc meetings IN
America such rs u j. proposed - hold
COR the purpcsse 90 protesting gAinst the
sentence OF th- Rennns court-Enart,Al are
uEtimeiy unfair 90 France and f!Aeiy to
breed regrstsabie NJ feeling between that
country and cur own.
= shan not deny that have always bad
su my hcart Gerp sympathy for tho unfer-
tunAts officer who has beer under trial n
ksnnes: and that had wished ana hopei
that TIRE sentence 81 the court would re
one 81 aeapistal BGt II !. another aues-
tom n sac~ the verde, o. the court the
moment tina; verdict has Nsen declared
With tbs ASSERTION that u Is plainly asAins;
issues Is guilty ~ base injustice and sae-t-
.=stous perjury. And Il {. stiN an
other question 10 lay UPON France the
crime q the verdict II crime there b~ in
e. and - throw ne A whole people and at
,nelr government Insulting eps;nets. Let ns
wait.
This ~hoie matter belongs ~ the In
'srrsl t'fe ard 10 the Internal afninlsira-
80 well a. is>tlce et3 us talk about n
very carefully and very slowly France
. pFossa, sensitive nation. sae w.G
deeply resent. a- u - her right undue
,rsttcisrn ard aas;v Judgment cf Der acts
ny q fozeisn People. and especially Vii.
SIZE rrs.ns "a I, : sareiy bar risat- any
ssrnal aSFsiris,rasic~ and any slrp~,Assnt
challenge - hgr uattoSai honor
Frame las tNsn cur friend ~ Axes
So WAS CDR sr4~ra xhe- no other rs.ssan
AsfF.ensei as she - eur srsea., tssisv
she - sister -~cuAiir We aaaGlA 3Aas~
iorr MI Seriously before Naming xus-
r~~tttrS OF eHsrsssrx Frame.
~ cSn welg understand a-s -vriaar the
p-~s~u, h&pssnsnss In America Tho
AsnerssAn aaoE@e are most easily reused
90 sentiments ~ tassA~ and humanity
fsru6eEe~. however. IL the qx~~n af ar
vsssr~sA ana Ne sho<ai& sey1vo - nAhs u
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-09-14
SHEEP oN FORESTRY RESERyE.
order Prohibiting Grassas VIII Re
Adhered To BY the p~uartm~at

Special tSspatcA - TIRE isost-sr tssIi s~<ecer
WASHINGTON. Sep A-senasar Sos
ser Interviewed sAe ss~r-efAry % ire sr-
terrier relative 80 ssssEs- g~axsng ar Ma,
Rainier Forrest FsSSsxs TIRE cgss~r sygaAs fsst.
snG sssTssp ar g9E reserve affsr Ser an - ?
y wsli er adhered - The -~s>yvssry 1.
fssesahse 10 ss<szsng sevyals< nsys yv&Y
ard Aass shsre - 10 iAu p~S-.zsssiax sss-sss-
rassex III fs-sss r~servsz Bexssss ss
sAss se~<r inssre far~sss ~ eating .A~
arst~sers~ts ana r-~v<nsins me xcssxe
~ water t4rTns tss@ rainy s~as0sa TIE
ss-se-s .sss start rre~ ard tAss~s Ars A
HaeaseNe ~ a. 1tresN
Sess@fssr r<rs#v w.ss sr&xe an ~s-u~- 90
seraFe sNe ram~Ax. u EAw allowing
sAser-xrsstnx en- sseesg reesxvsa. ussh
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No TINE LIMIT WS SET.
TRAXSvAAL NOT COMPELLED TO
ANSWER AT ONCE.
Win Accept the Terms O0sPed,
~ lie II Urged 20 Do ~ the

PRETORIA. Sept. ia communication
has been received from the imperial gov
eminent, stating that although anxious for
a prompt reply. the imperial authorities
do not desire to tie the Transvaal authort-
ties down TO forty EIGHT hours The reply
will possibly come before the voiksraad to-
morrow. The decision Of the executive
viii undoubtedly be Influenced by the ac-
ton Of the Orange Free state.
The government In still willing to at
tend the joint commission originally pro-
posed.
The Transvaal war ONCE denies any
knowledge of the reported offer Of @00e
Irlsh-Americans to fight against Great
Britain.
ConsiAerisg the Reply.
President Kruger and the executive ccun-
Gil met here this evening TO consider the
reply to be made to tn" British secretary
OF state for the colonies. Mr.. Chamberlain.
They are still comforting by TELEGRAPH WITH
anxiously awaited by the crowds outside
the executive buih1ing.
Mistake About Time LSmlt.
CAPE TOWN, Sept. la-The report as to
q time limit OF - hours arose from the
Pretoria. Conyngham Green. In presenting
Mr. Chamberlain's dispatch, expressed .
hope that a reply would be given BY the
ss ans s. sna by ryu, hath
consider the British note generous and con-
ciiiatory and all the papers, Including the
krugerite organs, assume that the Trans
vaal viii comply with the British demands.
1t IL believed the Orange Fres State volks
Rad viii be summoned to consider the sit
uat.on.
Military Preparations Co On.
Military developments continue and the
work of preparation for emergencies goes
on. Upon the arrival OF the next batch OF
British troops. the headquarters stan Of
the royal artillery will be transferred TO
Kimberly. whittier battery VIII proceed
TO protect the diamond mines.
OutIandePs DissatisAed.
a dispatch from Pietermaritzburg says
that the outlanders' council expresses
claiming that the imperial authorities are
willing to accept inadequate concessions In
order to avoid war.
Transvaal VIII Accept.
1t Is asserted In Afr.kan der circles here
that the Transvaal government will ac-
cept the British note. leaving the question
Of suxerainty on the basis OF the conven-
ton OF 1854
American Arrested - . Soy.
MAFEKING. Sept. 13--Mr Macarthur.
who was recently arrested at Zerust. In
a years imprisonment. claims to be an
American citizen. The United States con-
sui al Kimberly IL investigating the mat
ter.
ing discovered at Boer meeting in Lady
smith. was farred and feathersd
Kruger Urged 20 Yield.
LONDON. Sept. ia special dispatch
from Pretoria says tho leaders OF the
Atrika nder Bund have tel~graphed to
President Kruger. urging HIM to yield to
Mr.. Chamheria.n's last demandA