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Insurgents at nTontaban

VANILLA, Nov. g The insurgents from lthe north are concentrating at Mentalban and San Mateo. where it is expected they will make re- sistanee. The Sp8Riards never oc- cupied these places and the insur- gents believe them to be impregna- ble.
 A reconnaissance to the northwest of San Mateo on Tuesday developed the fact that the rebels were moving atores and men to Montalban. The number of the insurgents is un- known.
 A reconnaissance made yesterday showed that two hundred rebels are intrenched at San Mateo and oth- CTS iR the valley between there and Mariquina, where the rebel outposts are stationed.
 Gen. Young entered San Mateo last September and found the place not especially adapted for strong resistance.
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WARRANTY NO GOOD,
Deed Made to James J. Jones Sued
 On.

This morning in the Jefferson cir cult court Mir. Sam M. Taylor and Col. D. H. Rousseau brought suit for James J. Jones against Elanda Whitaker for the recovery ofcertain tracts ofland aggregating 7O0acres.
 From tfe complaint it appears, as alleged therein, that in 1889, the de- fendant sold to plaintiff a tract of land in Lincoln county. Her title to same failed; she then made deed of said lard to Jones. Jones was elected from the property and be now sues Elanda Whitaker on her warranty deed to him to recover the money expended by him in the pur- chase of said lands.
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BRITISH WIN.
Beers Defeated in Bloody Engage
 ment at Belmont.

LONDON, Nov. 23,-The secretary of war has received the following dispatch through Gen. Forester Walker from Gen. Meth uen dated Belmont, November 23:
 "Attacked the enemy at dayoreak this morning. He was in strong position. Three ridges were carried in succession, the last attack being prepared by shrapuel. Infantry behaved splendidly and received support from the naval brigade ard artillery. The enemy fought with courage and skill. Had I attacked later I should have had far greater loss.
 t'Our victory was complete. Have taken forty prisoners. Am burying good number of Boers, but the greater part of the enemy's killed and wounded were removed by their comrades Have captured a large number of horses and cows and de- stroyed a large quantity of ammu nition."
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ing that it did net state facts suffi- cient u constitute a defense. The same will likely be heard next week.
 The next case was that of Ed ward Walker agalnst A. B. Knight. This case upon motion of Crawford and Hudson was transferred to equity.
 The next and last case was that of Sarah Hogg against N. R. Rod. gers. Ia this matter judgment was rendered by consent of both parties for plaintiff in the sum of $50.
 Ia Judge Garrett's court the case of Joe WetherIy for pawning a watch under pawn ticket No. 2096 was continued until next week,
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DESPERATE ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE FROM THE FARM
 NEAR ENGLAND.
CONVICT LONG KILLED.
Riding Boss Tyro Desperately Attacked by Three White
 Convicts.

ENGLAND, ARK, NoY. 24.-Three white convicts, Long, Boswell and Marshall, made an attempt to escape from the penitentia farm yester- day morning. They attacked Riding Boss Tyro while he was weighing cotton and succeeded In throwing him, but failed to get bis pistol. Guard Hargrove came to Tyro's assistance and shot Long through the head, killing him instantly. Boswell then attacked Hargrove,. whose gun snapped, and threw him to the ground. Hargrove succeed ed in freeing himself, when Boswell fled Hargrove reloaded his gun and shot Boswell, wounding him severely. Marshall, meantime, lad escaped, but was captured by the dogs.
 Tyro is pretty badly used up. The conyicts had pian1ed to get Tyro's pistol and hold up Hargrove or kill him and get his arms. Tyro was successful in keeping his pistol un- der him, thus defeating the plan-
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NOT GUILTY, WAS THE VERDICT OF THE JURY IN THE COOPER
 TRULOCK CASE.
MIR. TRULOCK HANDICAPPED
The Jury Out Fifteen Minutes Verdict Rendered at SOS
 P. M, Thursday.

The case of Mrs. Julia E. Cooper against Mir. J. B. Trulock, for the alleged striking ot her on the morn ing of August 3, 1899 was tried yes terday in the Jefferson circuit court. The case consumed the entire day The evidence was concluded at 2 o'clock and the jury instructed by the court at 3 o'clock. The remainder of the time uatil 5 o'clock was occu- pied by coansel for either side in arguing the case. The jury went out to deliberate at o'clock and fifteen minutes thereafter the fol- lowing verdict was returned:
 i've. the jury, find for the de- fendant.7
 MT. H. K. White appeared for the plaintiff 8nd Messrs Austin & Tay- Tor fer the defendant.
 The complaint charged Mr. Tru- lock with going to Mrs. Cooper's s home on the mcrning of August 3, and failing to collect the rent due, bim, he began to abuse her aud f. nally knocked her down.
 Mr. J. B. Trulock, in his testimo- ny, admitted being there on that morning, also asking for the rent and rappiug with his umbrella; but he never acted in any uugentleman- ly manner. He never even used pro- fane language, not to speak of strik- ing the woman. He said he regret l ted it very much that he was placed ! in the attitude he now occupied. He said that he was acting for the trus- tees of the ehurch in collecting the rent ard was anxious to hand the money over to the rector.
 Mr. Trulock is one of Pine Bluffs most energetic and progressive as well as wealthy citizens. He has always been 8 liberal contributor to church and chsri table institutions aLd foremost ia all public enter prises ard progressive movements. His vindication at the hands of jury of his peers meets with universal indorsemeat, for those who have known him during his long life spent i'd Pine Bluff never believed him guilty of the ungentlemanly con- duct charged against him.
 The matter since the verdict of the jury is at an end.
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ages to planter and operator are SO many that it would take up too much space to enumerate them. It is sufficient to say that no one who has baled their cotton on this press would now or bereafte. patronize any other. And why should they? Their ginning charges are less than the quare press people charge, and they receive from one quarter to one-half cent per pound more than they could get in the square bale. There is no question about the round bale being here to stay, and we would advise the ginmen, especially those who are, near q railroad, to get in the swim at once and exemplify the old adage of the early bird getting the worm. They will not only benefit themselves, but their friends, the farmers, will get tie cream that the tniddlemen, the commission merchants, have been enjoying and getting rich upon. In conclusion, to condense the advant- ages, will say that the bale is fire. proof, waterproof, dustproof, and proof that it is a labor saving and money-making bale to the farmer.
 MORRIS < MoREN. Kaa Ark Junp 7fb.
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CASE CONTINUED
Against the Cotton Belt by (. H,
 Gammill.

The case of c. H. Gammiu against the St. Louis Southwes tern Rsil- way Go. for $99, being money al. leged to have been loaned an em- ploye, was this morning in Judge Naaces court continued.
 The continuance vas asked by the attorneys Of Mrs. $. A. Kile, who is now in Texas and is the wife of s. A. Kile, deceased, The eeu- tinuance was agreed upon by both parties.
 The case will come up on the morning of November the 29, 1899, in Vance's court.
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nent.'' ?

The Y. Nj. (. 4. is to be congratu- lated on securing the Chicago Sym phony Club for next Wednesday af- ternoon and night, Nov. 29th. This will be the finest attraction ever ap- bearing in Merrill Institute and Pine Blufians have treat in store for them. This is one of the finest or ganizations of it's kind anywhere and is conceded to be the best in America. The orchestra consis ts of fifty members, and will arrive in Pine Bluff in a special car.
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~or METHODIST EPISCO- o,l CONFERENCE AT
 FORDYCE.
EDUCATIONAL WORK
u.ssing Rev. J. R. cason ,.sident of Orphans Home
 Committee,

ato the Graphic,
 rByeE. ARK. November A.
 meeting last night . great occasion. Bishop Gal E fairly flew through the heav- his address. Over six thou
 six hundred dollars was raIsed
 e Twentieth Century education ference met at the usual hour 1orning, Dr. W. H. Browning Bg the religious service and the D presiding.
 ]. Boards ee A. R. Wilson. J. Sswsoa, E. Crook, Ferney fson. 4. c. Benson. and John ancan were admitted on trial the travelling connection. scom mlttee on conference rela-
 brought in a report reeom- Ing for the supernumerary re- Bs Il. Townsend, ". F. Evans, .Keadel, and c. D. vain. thers who had been referred to |ommittee were reeommen ded b superanuated relation. |rong resOluti calling upon |presentatives in Congress to their influence for the eEpul- bon the House of Representa- |he polygamist, B. Fl, Roberts, |nanimously adopted.
 president of the joint board of |eproaght In the cheering re- l bat the whole amount for the Eanuated preachers, wiG ows |pdans of deceased preachers len raised except. S34.69. Con- \ promptly made up this kta and sent to A. c. Kelley, a brother, S100 in addition to < allowance.
 zFt 0f the committee on &s home, providing for the Sshment of q nome for the *ls of tke Methodi sts of Arkan- 5 Rs read and adopted. Rev. J. 2 *On is president of it's board of
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SCHLEY'S ORDERS
Not the Result of Trouble With the
 Navy Department.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24.-It is said
 at the Navy Department that the
 disinclination of the department to order Rear Admiral Schley to South Africa has no connection whatever
 with the personality of that officer.
 V hoover commands the South At lantic squadron at this iuncture would, it is said, receive similar in- structions, for it is regarded as a matter of national policy to refrain from sending war ships to enter the Cape or Delagoa Bay or Durban. It fig felt to be unwise for the United States to initiate the sending of warships to South Africa now. There can be little doubt that such action on our part would instantly be followed by the naval powers of the continent, and French Russian and German fleets would follow each other there and add to the complication of the situation. It is not to be learned that this attitude of our government has been as sumed as the result of any repre- sentations of the British govern ment.''
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LIKE TIE ROUNDLAP BALES.
Opinions of Cotton Farmers and Gin-
 ners after a Seasons Experience.

The attitude of cotton ginners and farmers towards the Rodndlap cot ton hale of the American Cotton Company, after a seasons test of the machine, is illustrated by let ter received recently by the editor of the Manufacturers Record, Balti- more, as follows:
 Editor Manufacturers Rtcord
 Some time ago you requested us to give you our opinion ef the Amer ican Cotton Co.'S cylindrical press. At that time we were unable to give our views correctly, owing to the short time we had operated one press. Now that the ginning sea- som has closed, we can unquestiona- by say that the press is a success in every particular, not only from a ginner's standpoint. but as practical farmers. The result froms the sale of our cotton have been eminently sat isfactory Eand much beyond what we had anticipa ted. The adyant-
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SEVERE FIGHTING
Reported Noreh of Iloilo-Eour Amer
 jeans Killed.

MANILA, Nov. 23-10:58 9. m.-se- were fighting in tue north of Iluilo began Tuesday morning. Novem- Der Il. Four Americans were killed and twenty-five wounded including three officers. The insurgents are retreating to Lanta Barbara, bat fighting continues.
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|AUGHT IN COURT.
Matters Disposed of in Circuit Court.

morning circuit court was lsposing of may matters.
 prst case to occupy the att of the court was D. c. Hill EJ. l. Porter Lumber O.. matter Negsrs. Crawford &
 \ representing the plaintiff,
 Demurrer 10 the answer stat
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A pleased customer is the best ad- vertisement. If you want good goods quick, buy them from Knox Sr Smart. k
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Stock on hand in yards, ware

sSelf Preservation is the first law of Nature," and to take Hoods Sarsaparilla on the first appearance ofimpure blood is an important step toward self preservation. It makes rich, red blood and insures good health.
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Hoods pills are non-irrit ating, mild effective.
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Fresh Fish daily St l. J. Blooms ID eat market. Both phones. b
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Mir. Nell. Williams is autographed at the Arlington.
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Pine Bluff Cotton Movement

The movement of cotton at Pine Bluff siLce Sept. l, 1899. has been as follows:
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Saturday, May 13. 1899.

Those of the Veterans who
have returned from Charleston
speak in the highest terms Of
their treatment by the city. There
was nothing lacking. Plenty of
rations and a nice bed in which to
rest.
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CHARLESTON'S GREAT DAY.
Soldiers of the South Gathered to
Her Loving Arms.
Special 10 The State.

SpeClaI 10 Inc State
Charleston, May 10.-This has
been the greatest day in Charles
ton since the civil war. The vet
erans-and there are thousand s
of them here representing all sec
tions Of the south-have been
having a continuous round of it..
The parade this afternoon was n
splendid one, witnessed by every
body here.
The opening session of the an
nual convention of the United
Confederate Veterans was held
this morning at the auditorium.
The session, aside from the cor
dial welcome, addresses. the eX-
cellent music, and Gen. Gordon S
eloquent remarks, had two strik-
ing features. Gen. Gordon, the
courtly, dashing southerner whose
reputation for doing graceful
things at the opportune moment,
hugged the widow of Stonewail
Jackson in the presence of 10000
people. just as he kissed the wild.
ow of Jefferson Davis in Rich
mond few years ago. Then there
were the resolutions offered by
Gen. Stephen ID. Lee in regard to
President Mckinley's Atlanta
speech These resolutions were
finally sent to the commander.
and are not yet acted upon by the
convention. The business Of the
day was very light, owing largely
TO the fact that so many events
were scheduled for the day, but
there was plenty of enthusiasm.
AN IDEAL DAY.
The opening day of the conven-
ton was an ideal one, neither too
warm nor too cool, and those at
the auditorium hall who had
heretofore been attending mid
summer conventions appreciated
the change. The day, too, was
sunshiny and bright, in keeping
with the joyful spirits Of the vet
Grams, heightened by the patriotic
tunes.
The convention was late in as.
sembling, but after awhile Gen.
Gordon arrived, beiug escorted bv
the Peterburg, Va, veterans IN
uniform, headed by uniformed
drum corps. AS the erect old sol
dler came upon the platform he
was recognized, and the band
played Dixie" the veterans
cheered and cheered again. Mean
time Gen. G. / Walker, command.
ing the South Carolina division.
Speaker Gary, Chaplain Gen.
Jones, Lieut.. Gov. McSweeney.
Gen. Jackson, Gen. Lee, DR.. S. p.
III. Elwell and others came upon
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BUSINESS BEGINS.

He spoke Of Charleston's invita-
ton to the veterans to meet at
the birthplace of secession, and
said that the gavel he was using
was that with which in 1860 had
been used to call to order the Sc
cession convention. The chairs
used by the officers to. day and
the table of the presiding officer
were the same as used on that
memorable occasion. The mention
of these sacred relics was received
with deafening applause.
DR.. J. VIM. Jones, the chaplain
general, then invoked the Divine
blessing upon the convention. He
asked it of the "God of our com.
mon country" He returned
thanks that they were enabled to
come to this historic city. He
asked Gods blessing upon the
commander and the officers. These
references were most feeling. He
invoked Gods richest blessings
upon "our missing comrades" and
feelingly and beautifully referred
to those who had "crossed the
river" He prayed that all Con
federates may be true to the
principles "of constitutional free
dom. for which our fathers fought
and that "these principles might
be handed down to our children
and our children's children" He
invoked the Divine blessing upon
the president of the United States
and all in authority.
The following resolutions were
offered by Gen. Stephen ID. Lee:
THE LEE RESOLUTIONS.
Whereas. In Atlanta, Ga, on
December II, 1898, the president
of the uuited States of America
gave u tterance to the sentiment
that "the time has come when
the United States should share in
caring for the graves of the Con-
federate dead;" and
Whereas, This utterance of the
chief executive of the nation de-
mands from us, the survivors Of
our dead comraders in arms, a
frank and generous response to
so lofty and generous sentiment:
therstore, be it
Resolved by the United Con-
federate veterans in convocation
assembled that in this act of
President McKinley's and in It's
reception by our bretheru of the
north we recognize authoritative
evidence that we are again a
united people. and one In deter.
mlnation TO exhibit to the world
the gentler as well as the sterner
traits of American character ::
and that we accept the statement
Of our chief executive in the spir
1t in which it was made, believ-
ing such legislation as he has sug.
gested by the general movement
would show clearly the advance
that tho American people have
achieved In those higher virtues
that adOrn q great nation.
DR.. j. Williams Jones was on
his feet quickly, and moved that
these resolutions be referred to
the committee on resolutions
when appointed.
Several requests came from
various portions of the house to
hear the resolutions read again.
Gen. Lee re read them.
DR.. Jones then renewed his
motion a delegate said that the
resolutions were not Of such a
character that they should be re-
ferred TO the committee, and
thought that to do so would be a
reflection upon the distinguished
man who had offered them.
Mr.. Busbee of North Carolina
spoke vigorously and earnestly,
though briefly. The whole mat
ter was in the interest Of fratern-
al feeling. He thought they
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Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever
loc. 25c. II G. C. c. fail. druggisIsr fund Inonsy
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the stage. Before the exercises
were over the rostrum was occu-
pied by numerous persons of note.
The members of the Charleston
committee were also on the
stnad.
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-07

dinarily engaged in the foreign carrying
trade of the United States. The result
naturally had been very marked ad-
vance in freight rates, and Mr.. Neall de-
cIared that the tonnage of American yes
sells available for ocean traffic did not ex-
the vessels of the world was $4,000 900. He
favored a revision of the maritime laws
OF this country so as to permit the pur
chase of foreign-built freight steamers
for miscellaneous transoceanic business
commonly Known as tramps. These yes
sells eoul1 be built one-fourth cheaper
abroad than in this country, and wher-
ever owned they had proved very profit
able. Within the past two years the prac-
tice of leasing such vessels by Americans,
he said, had increased fOurfold, and after
paying q profit to the lessees they were
netting their owners 20 and 25 per cent
per annum. Mr.. Neall announced himself
as opposed to a discriminating duty for
the benefit of American ships built, for
system would precipitate retalatorX
measures on the part of the other ma
tions. In reply to question he said there
was not Single line of steamers crossing
the Atlantic that is composed entirely of
American vessels.
Mr.. Kelley explained the purpose of the
Philadelphia Trades League to be to pro-
tect the shippers of that city against rail-
road discrimination One of the discrim-
nations which gave the league most
trouble was found in the misdeSCription
of goods He announced himself favor
able to pooling by railroads. and assented
to a proposition by Commissioner Far
quhar that competition is the parent of
discrimination. He would give the Inter
revise rates and otherwise enlarge its
powers.
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JOHN MORLEY USES
SOME VERY PLAIN WORDS

LONDON Oct. 6.-Addressing a peace
meeting at Carnarvon this evening John
Morley asked the country to realize the
predicament to which it had been brought
by unhappy diplomacy and the Bedlamite
counsels of the war press and the war
party.
If said Mr.. Morley, president Kru-
ger had accepted the franchise proposal
of September s, with reliance upon the
convention of 1884, he would have been
planted behind diplomatic intrenchments.
which by fair and reasonable means
could not have been forced. Even after
that refusal there was still room for a
friendly settlement, but just as the
Transvaal made mistake our Govern
ment capped 1t by withdrawing the fran
chise proposals."
Mr.. Morley dwelt upon the moderation
and reasonableness of the recent speech
of the Duke of Oevonshire. which proved
that Great Britain did not desire to in
terfere with the Transvaal's independ-
ence. The speaker said he had ALWAYS
pressed the urgency of the Transvaafs
meeting Great Britain half way. He re-
GREETED the withdrawal of the five years
franchise, but condemned Great Britain
for now abandoning the franchise which
had hitherto been the foundation of the
Government policy. lie dilated upon the
eventual danger Of having at the back of
a strategic post like the Cape a disaf-
fected population held down by force of
arms, and said he failed to see why the
Transvaal and Great Britain were unable
to come to terms. Mr. Morley spoke deri
sively of the talk Of a pan-Afrikander
conspiracy in South Africa.
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HELEN GOULD'S VOICE
RAISED AGAINST ROBERTS
Causes Vigorous Resolutions to be
Adopted by the Guardian
Society

NEW YORK. Oct. 6.-At the meeting
to-day of the American Female Guardian
Society the following resolutions were
read by Miss Helen NJ Gould and unani-
mously adopted:
Whereas Brigham II. Roberts. who
has been elected Il Representative from
Utah to the Ffty-siNth Congress is a
polygamst and as such is attacking the
sanctity of home life
Resolved. That we, the women assem-
bled at the call of the American Female
Guardian Society and Home for the
FriendlesS, do earnestly protest against
the seating of Mr.. Roberts, and
Resolved, That we urge that all men
and women use their influence with their
respective Congressman to prevent said
Roberts taking his seat
A number of addresses in opposition to
the seating of Mr.. Roberts were made.
Miss Gould did not speak, but at the con-
clusion of the meeting she handed the re-
porters a statement signed H. NJ Gould.
The statement follows:
Il am glad to have an opportunity to
protest against the seating in Congress of
a man who advocates and practices
polygamy. Our country has been noted in
the past for the beauty of it's home life
and the chivalry and respect shown by
man to woman. 1t would be sad indeed
to see a nan who stands for the oriental
harem seated among our lawmakers.
earnestly hope that men will feel will
ing to write their Congressman urging
them to rise in protest against Mr. Rob-
erts being seated when Congress opens. -