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The Van Buren press., 1900-03-24
FOUGHT ALI Day SUNDAY.
Desultory Fighting North of Kim.
berley Resulting in the Re-
treat of the Beers.
NOTHING new COMES FROM COL. PlUMEA
Pretoria Account of the Recent
SI<irmish at FOUrtccn streams
All Quiet to the south and West
of Bioci nfontein-A Police Force
of Young Beers.

London, March 81, 2:20 p. m.-The
only news from South Africa showing
activity on either side comes from
Warrentown, north of Kimberley,
where desultory fighting occurred all
Sunday, resulting in the retreat OF
the Beers toward Christiana, under
shell fire. The progress of this column
towards Mafeking has either almost
ceased, or is forbidden to be men
toned in dispatches. Nothing new
Genes from Col. Plumer, and Mafe-
king apparently still awaits relief.
Fourteen Streams skirmish.
The Pretoria account of the shir'
mish at Fourteen Streams, March 16
SAYS that Bocr command was pre-
pairing to destroy u railroad bridge
and that the engagement lasted hall
an hour, iwth the result that one
bugler was slightly wounded.
The same dispatch announces the
arrival at the Transyaal capital OF
Gen. Schalkburger, from Natal.
Items FROM blOchlontcih'
The second edition of the Times
publishes a dispatch from Bloemfon-
tein, dated Monday, March 10, which
says:
"Tho blowing up of bridges by the
Beers is an evident sign that the
Transyaaers intend to" abandon the
defense of the Free State"
All is quiet in the south and west
A corps of Young Beers from the
farms surrounding Bloemfontein, un-
der an imperial officer, has been de-
tailed for police work, and to prevent
the further looting of abandoned
farms by the Kailirs.
steyn's Caution to Kruger.
il is said that when President Kru-
ger left Bloemfontein, after his re-
cent visit there President Stcyn's part
ing remark was:
"Mind the British do not catch you,
or you will get better quarters at st.
Helena than -
hudyard Kipling has gone to Bloem-
foutein.
The Beers at Aliwal North are re-
ported to be still holding u position
the big hills on the Free State side.
Misunderstanding at Pretoria.
From Pretoria dispatch it appears
some misunderstanding regarding
Lord Salisbury's reply to Americas
offer OF mediation exists there, 1t had
been quoted to the effect that Lord
Salisbury said he could accept the in'
tervention of no other power, which
leads to the belief that the American
repre- tsontations would be listened to
in the final settlement,
Private Cole, the Canadian, whom
the Queen visited at Nettley hospital,
has sailed for South Africa, fully re-
covered from his wounds.
The Van Buren press., 1900-03-24
WORLDS FAIR COMMITTEE.
House Committee 10 Consider Lcgts.
IatiOn for the Louisiana Pur-
chase Centennial.

Washington, March 22.-When the
house met, Mr.. Dalzell Pa.), from the
committee on rules, presented re.
port from that committee for the ap-
poiDtment of special committee Of
nine to consider all proposed leglsla'
ticn relative TO the celebration Of the
onc hundredth anniversary Of the pur.
chase of the Louisiana territory, at
ST. Louis, in 1909. The speaker ap-
pointed the following committee:
Messrs. Tawney (Minn.) Steele
Und) Sherman On. ", Joy (Mo.),
Corliss (Mich.), Burke Is. d., repub.
Leans, and Mcssrs. Williams (Mlss.),
Bartlett (Ga.) and Otcy (va.), demos
crnty,
The Van Buren press., 1900-03-24
DESPERATE PARIS DRUGGIST.
Attempt to Murder the Pre-
siding Judge.

Paris, March 22.-In the palace Of
justice un attempt was made to mur'
der the presiding Judge Of the FIFTH
cour, by druggist uamed Bardin,
who had just lost suit. The Judges
had just taken their seats, and coun-
sci IN another ease had begun his
speech, when lardin aimed II revolver
and fired three shots at the Judge, who
hud narrow escape, the bullets graz
ing his head. Municipal guards threw
themselves on Bardin and removed
him TO u cell, while the Judge, with
perfect coolness, said TO counsel
<You oan continue, maitre; 1t 10
nnihinpn
The Van Buren press., 1900-03-24
Slate Funds.

Hon. Ransom Gulley, appointed by
the governor in compliance with the
law to count the cash and examine the
books Of the state treasurer, completed
his labors last week and submitteo his
report, which shows the following funds
on hand at the close Of business the
third day of March;
United States currency...e 467,s9S 8S
County scrip. 1896 33
Citv scrip p,.......... "a SO
Auditors certificates ...... $40 so
Three per ct. funding bonds l,lll,5Oo co
Three per ct. funding bond
coupons s,....,,......... 1000, 900 90
==----
Total ,697, ,769 "a
The Van Buren press., 1900-03-24
CASUALTIES At CHICAGO.
Thirty Persons Injured by the Civ,
Ing Way of an Elevator
Full of Printers.
FELL FROM THIRD FLOOR TO BASEMENT.
Vhe Victims Were EmplOyes of the
Biai<eicy Printing Co., md Had
Been Working All Night-One Girl
Killed and Another Fatally In,
jurcd by a Locomotive.

Chicago, March 22.-Thirty persons
we're injured shortly after 6 a. m. by
The falling Of a freight elevator in the
:ear Of the building at 1876 Market
street, where the victims of the acci.
lent were employed by the Blakeley
Printing Co. 1t is thought none of the
Injured will die, although several Of
hem were badly hurt. Patrol wagons,
lmbulances and other vehicles were
rallied and the injured men taken to
tither their homes or hospitals.
Some of Those Injured.
Following are the most seriously in
Iureo: George Hale, Albert Christian,
Joseph Hoffman, Albert Seifert, Ernest
Ileine, James Delaney, Walter Hart
wig, Patrick Foley, Edward Levi,
James Thomas, George Weikes, John
Rambo, George Hail. Edward Laville,
Edward Wolf, Edward King, Louis
Stanton, George Compton.
Had Worked All Night.
The men had worked all night in the
printing shop, and had crowded into
the elevator at the top floor. The big
elevator moved slowly down the shaft
till the third floor was reached. Then,
according to Harry Olsen, who had
taken hold of the rope which set the
machine going, something snapped,
and nm instant later the lift, filed with
It's mass of agonized victims, crashed
into the basement.
Aid For the Victims.
First aid to the injured work was
done in a neighboring building, into
which the victims were taken, but it
was some time before sufficient
number of ambulances were secured to
remove the injured to their homes or
In the more serious cases to the hos
pital.
The accident was caused by the
breaking of the engine in the base
ment.
The Van Buren press., 1900-03-24
THE GoEBEL ASSASSINATION.
County Prosecutor PoisRrovc Gone
From Frankfort 10 Lexington
10 Meet Golden,

Frankfort, Ky, March s2,.-CountS
Prosecutor polsgrove went TO Lcying-
ton where he is to meet Sergeant +. W.
Golden, who Is said 10 be the most inn
portunt witness for the state In The
trials OF the suspects held In connec-
tion with the Goebel assassination, Ex-
Congressman David g. Colson, who Is
reputcd TO have urged other suspects
10 confess and also to have rendered
valuable aid 10 the detectives, Is obey.
Ing the advice OF his lawyers and re.
fused 10 TALK
The Van Buren press., 1900-03-24
nniDGE ACROSS THE ruGELA.
A Temporary structure Enables
Trains 10 Cross the River.

New York, March ga dispatch 80
the World from pletermnrtzbuig
says;
A temporary bridge across the tn.
gclu Is now open for traffic, and there
II at least direct railway service be.
tween Durham and Elandsslaagtc. The
first train TO cross the bridge was the
Princess Christians hospital train,
This magnificent train has been badly
wanted In Natal since the beginning
Of the war, Maj, lira,cr Crcagh's Inn
pioylscd hospital train has removed
Nlout 1000 wounded, bui though every
care was taken, the narrow doors Of
the carriages and the humping and
sluntIng has caused much pain which,
with appliances now ut hand, may bo
avoided
There are still over 1000 patients in
the LGdysmlth hospital, M the train
is ne, iG0 late,
The Van Buren press., 1900-03-24
Oh Discovery In Arizona.

Los Angeles, Cal, March 92,-Oll has
been discovered In Mohave county,
Ariz., and samples of the find tested
here, according to reports, give excel
lent results. Abundant oil Indications
occur In the Chemchuevls district,
where the find was made, and II Is be.
lieysd that the discovery IN one Of cx.
uVml Importance.
The Van Buren press., 1900-03-24
shooting Over a Crap Game.

Evan Thomas, n young white man,
was shot and fatally wounded by
negro named Smith at levee camp
near Helena. II Is said the men were
shooting craps and disputed concern
ing the game, ending in shooting
match in which three shots were fred
by each party, but Thomas aim was
bad. Smith was pursued by posse
and slightly wounded in the head with
small shot.
The Van Buren press., 1900-03-24
BRIEF MENTION.

Mississippi County has a new Jail, just
completed
The seed house OF the Clarksville
roller mill burned Sunday
The cold snap last week did consid-
cradle damage to the peach crop.
The cornerstone Of the new M. Il.
Church at Beebe was laid on the 22nd,
inst.
On account Of the prevalence of
smallpox Poinsett circuit court ad-
journed.
The telegraph line over the Little
Rock and Hot Springs railroad has been
completed,
The first person TO occupy the new
Gala boose at Paris was one Of the Oldest
inhabitants.
Mate Spice, engineer of a saw mill
near Pine Bluff, suicided by swallowing
carbolic acid.
W. W. bbud' VI Iut was
stricken with paralysis while leading
church service,
The Hot Springs Express Company
has been absorbed by the Pacific Ex-
press Company
Simon Strauss, n prominent Pine
Bluff merchant, was stricken with par
alysis at Hot Springs.
II is reported the Anhcuser. Busch
Company will in the near future erect
brewery in Little Rock,
Joe Mullins, u railroad laborer, was
run over and killed by a train on the
Choctaw near Perryville.
BIZ Leslie, II farmer living near Bee
Branch, committed suicide by shooting
himself through the head,
c. G. Langston, general foreman OF
the Cotton Belt Shops at Pine Bluff
has been promoted TO be assistan, mas.
ter mechanic.
Revenue officers destroyed an s0.gal,
lon Illicit still In Pike county last week,
The owner got wind OF the officers
coming and fed,
Two hundred and fifty miles Of new
railroad has been contracted for and
under construction in this state since
the first of January,
David Compton, farmer near Sloan
Springs, raised 800 worth OF tobacco
on one acre OF ground last season, and
will plant large crop this year,
Gen, Powell Clayton, ambassador TO
Mexico, speut last week In the northern
part OF the state looking after the cx
tension OF the Eureka Springs road
John Lake Black, an old citizen OF
Lonoke, passed away on the Goth from
heart disease. For many years no
was editor OF the Lonokc Democrat
George Malcdon, the cxhangman at
Fort Smith denies the newspaper re.
ports that he Is haunted by the spirits
OF the many criminals ho executed,
A citizen Of paragould has been for
two weeks suffering from strange
malady, Continuously for the above
period he has been suffering from hic'
coughs,
Coal Is retailing In Little Rock al o.
per ton and the consumers are kicking,
us II was expected the price would drop
with direct line Of railroad into the
coal fields.
The federal petit and grand jories
for the spring term OF court AZ Little
Rock have been drawn. The petit jury
has been ordered TO report April End
and the grand jury April i0tl.
The Van Buren press., 1900-03-24
Body OF An Unknown Man Found.

The skeleton and part Of the body OF
some unknown man was found near
Bald Knob. The body had been buried
by the side of log and was covered
with an old overcoat and a large pile of
dirt on top. The hogsin roofing around
found the body and pulled 1t up
Enough could be seen to show that the
man was murdered as his head had
been split open with an AK.
The Van Buren press., 1900-03-24
Surrendered.

John Grisson, j. II. Watson, T. j. Al
ison, L. c. Bynum, Robert Rawlings, of
Cleburne county, and James Stewart,
of Faulkner county, were bound over
by Commissioner O'liair at Little Rock
to the federal grand jury on the charge
of Illicit distilling. All the parties vol.
unfairly surrendered, stating that they
were tired of hiding out.
The Van Buren press., 1900-03-24
secretary Roots TRIP.

Washington, March W, Secretary OF
War Root who has jus, returned from
his Cuban trip, feels well repaid for
the tine spent Ia the trip, for he now
has personal understanding of many
things which heretofore he hNd merely
hcnrd Of On the whole, the secretary
expresses himself ns satisfied with
what he saw,
The Van Buren press., 1900-03-24
The ENGINE TURNED OVER.
Engineer Adam Kaufman KILLED
Under Ills Engine In the Yard
nj AitOOna, pH.

Altoona, Pa, March a2,-rhc engine
hauling the second section OF thc
Western express, due here at 3'40 II.
n,., from some cause unknown, left
the track at the east end Of the Al
,oona yard, and fell over on
Its side. Engineer Adam Kaulr-
man, aged aS Of Harrisburg
was crushed In his cab, and died soon
after. Fireman W. II, Shumnn escaped
with slight scalp injury. None Of
tho passengers or trainmen were In
iuretl,
The Van Buren press., 1900-03-24
For Cutting Government Timber.

John Clark, Jack Dunn, Rufe Dunn
and George johnson. all white men,
and John Strong Thomas Burke, Robt.
Hunter and Nose Strong, colored, have
been arrested, charged with being con-
nected with the wholesale eating of
government timber in Calhoun county
The Van Buren press., 1900-03-24
Making 4, warm for Them.

Revenue officers have been making 1t
unusually hot for manufacturers OF
"white mule" In this state lately, Only
the other day half dozen violators
surrendered because they were tired OF
being hunted. Two stills, In the wilds
Of Pope and Van Buren, Counties, were
rendered useless by u posse 'of United
States marshnls, who succeeded In cap
turing six prisoners.
The Van Buren press., 1900-03-24
A Large Family.

Grandma Estes of Yellville recently
celebrated her 9lst birthday. Grand
ma, as she is familiarly called, can
boast OF larger list Of descendants
than most people. She has 300 chill
dren, grandchildren and great-grand-
children. Mrs. Estes is as spry and
active as woman of 80. She walks
two miles to church, and but few
women can walk with the speed that
she does.
The Van Buren press., 1900-03-24
Delong Defeats Bogardus.

c. L, Delong, champion trap shot OF
the state, defeated Bogardus, the vet
Gran and for a long time the champion
trap shot of the country, in live-bird
contest at Hot Springs. They shot at
forty live birds, each standing 93 yards
from the traps. Delong killed thirty
six and Bogardus twenty-nine
The Van Buren press., 1900-03-24
- aaia4a2l
south Dakota Democrats,

Mitchell, :, d., March g2.--rhe dem
ocru,c state central committee, after
II protracted session, decided to hold
the state convention TO select dele
gates TO the national convention In
Chamberlain on June Q, represents.
tlon being based on the vote for
Bryan In 1896.
The Van Buren press., 1900-03-24
GEN. NH[ELER'S STATUS.
The Gallant Old Fighter Officially
Reports to Secretary of
War Root.
HIS STATUS WILL SOON Be SETTLED.
The President Desires TO Honor Gem
erals Lee nnd wheeler Equally,
But Lees Age Renders Congress
siOnal Action Necessary TO Fulhli
the Presidcnts Wishes.

Washington, March 22.-Gen. Wheel
tr called at the war department
and officially reported his return from
the Philippines to Secretary Root in
accordance with the orders of the de-
partment. 1t was expected that the
question of Gen. Wheeler's future mill
tary status would be determined ut
this meeting. Secretary Root was so
busy, however, with other important
questions which have accumulated dur
ing his absence from the city, that it
was concluded bast to defer the con-
sideration of Gen. Wheelcr's case to a
more opportune time, The matter will
probably be settled within few days.
Meanwhile, the resignation of Gen.
Wheeler from the volunteer army will
DE held in allegiance, and the ques-
tion as to Gen. Wheeler's eligibility to
seat in congress Will be held up
pending the settlement OF his military
status.
The Presidents Desire.
There is a strong desire to put the
names of Gen. Wheeler and Gen. Lee
on the retired list of the army with
,he rank of brigadier general, but the
execution of this plan requires Spe-
cial Legislation by congrcA Existing
law prohibits man 64 yGars of age
from serving on the active list of the
srmy. Gen. Lee is over Ga, and Gen.
Wheeler will be bi in September, The
last named, therefore, is the only one
eligible for appointment to the regu-
lar army.
Argument Against Such Action.
The short time he would have to
serve in case of appointment is made
en- argument against such action.
Moreover the desire of the president
is understood to he to honor both Of
The distinguished volunteer officers in
the same way, and not TO single out a
particular one for special preferment.
With the consent of congress II would
be possible to appoin, them brigadier
generals on the retired list. Such uc-
tion would enable them to relinquish
their present duties, and insure their
future welfare.
4 Precedent Established.
Following the precedent established
IN the case of Gen, Shafter, Gen.
Wheeler may continue on active duty
indefinitely under his volunteer COM
mission, but in case OF his transfer TO
the regular army, he would be Obliged
to relinquish active DUTY upon reach
ing the age of Ga years. There is ren-
son to believe that Gen. Wheeler would
be willing TO forego his rights to a
seat in congress under existing condi-
tions, providing he was assured of an
appointment to the regular army. As
an officer on the retired list, there
would be no question as to his eligibili-
~ 10 n seat in the national legislature
In case his former constituents desired
TO elect him,
The Van Buren press., 1900-03-24
KILLED At A CROSSING.
One Girl Killed and Another Fatally
Injured by n Locomotive.

Chicago, March 22.--Jennie Patter-
ron was killed and her sister Maggie
was fatally injured here by locomo-
Nive at the crossing Of the belt rail.
way at Twcnty-ninth street and Stew
art avenue.
The girls, neither of whom appeared
10 be over II years Of age, were on
their way to work. They did not see
the engine, which was backing rapidly
towards them and both were run over.
The Van Buren press., 1900-03-24
Captured In TsXas.

J.V. Malone, wanted at Clarendon,
for the murder Of John Bennett, two
years ago, was captured last week at
Knnawuha, Red River County, Texas.
The murder was committed In Maloue's
store. When he escaped the wife OF
Jim Chastain, u citizen OF Clarendon,
clopcd with him, leaving four children
behind. She was with him when ar
vested,
The Van Buren press., 1900-03-24
SIN Fast In the Ice,

Chicago, March 2a,-A special TO the
'rimcs.llcruld from Grand Haven,
Mich, says
The steamer Naomi IL stll fast In
the lee, eight miles north of here, and
two miles from shore, where she hus
been since Sunday. Four Of her pas
scLgcrs and two Of the crew have
walked ashore. They report all we'll
on boord, but the supply of coal IL
running low,
The Van Buren press., 1900-03-24
ANswEnrD rHn pOEu APPEAL.
The swiss Federal Council can Not
Act Under the Circumstances.

Act Under the Circumstances.
Rernc Switzerland March 29,-Thc
federal coucil has answered the Boer
appeal for mediation as follows;
"'rhc Swiss council would have been
pleased to cooperate in friendly mcdi-
alton in order TO end further blood
shed, but as the presidents of both
South African republics have directly
approached the British government in
order to conclude peace on basis in
dlcated, and the British government
las shown itself against the proposal,
and. MS furthermore, the British gov
crnment has declared 10 the cabinet
at Washington that II did not propose
10 accept the intervention OF any
power, the Swiss federal council, to
It's regret must also rpnounce the idea
of taking any steps on the lines OF
the request made by the presidents
of the South African republics, There
remains for the federal council, in the
circumstances, nothing but 20 express
It's sincere wish that the belligcrcnts
win have succeeded, at no too distant
date, in finding basis for an UNDER
standing honorable to both parties"
The Van Buren press., 1900-03-24
Killed IN N Coiiision,

Mason City, la., March 22.--Tn "A
head.cnd collision between u pnssen.
ger and freight train on the Chlca.
20, Milwaukee & 81. Paul railroad at
Hull. Tuesday night, Conductor Mike
McKccycr was killed and nrakcnlan
French injured.
The Van Buren press., 1900-03-24
Accidentally Shot.

John Wilcox, while out hunting near
Helena, was accidentally shot and pro-
baby fatally injured. In stepping into
a skiff he struck the hammer Of hi gun
against it, discharging one barrel, the
entire contents entering his right side.
The Van Buren press., 1900-03-24
Prohibition Convention.

A convention Of the prohibition party
has been called to meet at Little Rock
April Gath for the purpose of nominat-
ing candidates for state officers, elect
ing state committee and selecting
delegates to the national convention.
The Van Buren press., 1900-03-24
Verdict Of Not Guijty,

Harrington, Neb., March 29.-The
Jury In the case OF J. &, Harris, editor
Of the Bclden Nows, charged with the
murder Of John Hllnliron, returned q
verdict Of not guilty. lie plead self.
defense.
The Van Buren press., 1900-03-24
A yiotim OF Asthma,

W. O. Laman, u railroad conductor,
was found dead In his room In hotel
at Tcxarbana. II was shown at the In
quest that the mar suffered from
asthma, and the supposition Is that he
cholsed TO death by an attack OF this
disensn
The Van Buren press., 1900-03-24
tiEhtning's work.

During thunderstorm lightning
struck the store house Of Joe Dean at
st, Charles, and the building and its
contents was entirely consumed. The
postoAlce building and oil furniture
and mail was also burned.
The Van Buren press., 1900-03-24
Draw n 0ood Crowd.

Richard Mansfield played one'night
engagement In Little Rock last week
and within three hours after the box Of
Ace was opened every 0rst.class seat In
the house had been sold, the price paid
being from o. to 81.
The Van Buren press., 1900-03-24
10 Receive Queen NictOrin.

Dublin, March 22,.-Whcn the loyal
address Of the corporation of Dublin
Is presented to Queen Victoria on her
forthcoming visit to Ireland, the keys
of the city win be handed TO her mai
csty by city Marsha j, II, POrncll, n
brother Of the dead Irish leader The
swordhenrer on This occasion win be j.
y. t.asan, the "dynamiter," who was
released from prison some years ago.
The Van Buren press., 1900-03-24
TO Libcrntc Political Prisoners.

Lima, Peru, March %, via Galveston,
TeN,-It is reported that President Ro.
inuua Is making arrangements to llb
Cru,e oil political prisoners In Peru.
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