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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-23
NEWS
AND GOSSIP.
The Board Appoints Two More
Commissioners of Valuation.
GOVERNOR WON'T INTERFERE.

Reuben Grigs. n Colorcd Youth. Will BIO
Hanged in Cumberland County To-day
"A Hampton Bicycle Thief-Petitlon
for Pardon Denied Condition of DR..
Mcclure is Regarded as Favorable
City Central Democratic Committee Fa-.
vors Nominating Primary.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-23
LORD ROBERTS OPERATIONS.


support steps tending to the restora
ton of peace.
LORD ROBERTS OPERATIONS.
London, March 22-Lord Roberts tel
eSraphs from Bloemfontein under date
of March 81 as follows:
so many burghers have expressed
desire to surrender under the terms
of the last proclamation that / have
sent small columns in various direc-
tons to register their names and take
over their arms
"A cavalry brigade has gone to the
eastward to Thahanchu, and Il de-
tachment from Springfontein has occu-
pied Smithfield, where some Trans
walters and a wagon with arms and
ammunition were captured. The Scots
Guards are at Edenberg and Redders-
burg. General Clements brigade is
marching hither by way OF Philippolis
and Fauresmith."
FREE SKATERS WON'T GO.
Aliwal North. Cape Colony, March %.
-Commandunt Olivier left Smithield
two hours before the British scouts ar
rived. He only succeeded in inducing
about 100 men to accompany him,
mostly insurgent colonists. The Free
Staters refused to go with him and are
returning to their farms.
ADVANCING IN FORCE.
Lobasti. Friday. March 16.-The
Beers. under Commandant Snyman
are advancing III force from Mafeking
toward Lobatsi.
Colonel Bodlem made reconnais-
sGnce on March 13 and found Pits and
Puthlugo occupied by the Beers. He
returned To Goode Siding and made n
demonstrat ton on March IA. He found
the Beers in strength at a sharp curve
on the railway. They had mounted n
for the construction train.
a brisk firing occurred Il few miles
south of Lobatsi on the morning of the
18TH The Beers Maxim was freely
used. Colonel I3odlc came in touch
with the Beers just in time to prevent
the camp being surprised. The Beers
attacked the advance party and cap
tured Il few boxes of ammunition and
nearly secured a Maxim.
ROERS PUT TO FLIGHT
Lieut.. Tyler was killed and Lieut..
Chapman captured. Colonel Bodies
coming up put the Beers to fight, with
heavy loss.
The Bocrs yesterday were within n
few miles of Lobatsi.
Yesterday afternoon the Beers
pressed closely on Colonel Plumer's
main camp and kept up Il hot fire with
Il Maxim. killing one white man and
one native. They placed the Maxim
and 4 12M-pounder on a. hill on the
east side of The line. 1000 yards from
the camp.
The British right is protected by
Chief Bathcon, who has warned the
Beers not to enter his territory.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-23
TROOPS EMBARKING.

London, March 2S-The Cape Town
correspondent of the Daily Chronicle
telegraphing Thursday, says that Sir
Charles Warrens division is embark
ing at Durham for East London. Cape
ltnlnnN
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-23
SCENES IN THE PORTO RICO OF TODAY.

in
emit he picture at the top of the above San Juan
daily Below
Ponce de Leon.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-23
DIR. INQUIRIES CONDITION.

DIR. Hunter Mcclure is much better
tonight. To-day he was able to walk
about his room Il little and sat for
awhile at his, vipda...--- -
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-08
WAS ''AFEARED.' ,
An Old Negro Took the Flying Lady
 Show .Unpleasantly.

A funny scene was enacted this morning at the Flying Lady show on Main street. Being attracted by the megaphone "speil" of the side. show artist at the door an old coun- try darkey, having the price to spare, decided to "butt in' and see the mysterious performance. He was seated only few minutes when 'Lunette' appeared and .ascended into the air. She flew gracefully about, causing those present to wonder with interest at hei move ments. The show had only pro gressed couple of minutes when the old darkey arose and hurriedly walked to the front door. "What is the matter?e asked the doorkeep- CT. "The show isn't half over. , Il know it boss. but I wants to leave. That sartinly am an angel. To tell the trufe. boss, I'se afeared of dat thing and he hurriedly went away.
 The exhibition given by ssLunette1 is one of the most puzzIing of it's kind ever seen here. It is clever, interesting and mysterious.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-08
LARGELY ATTENDED
Was tho Men and Boys Meetings at
 the Institute Sunday.

The ' N. C. A. meetings at the Institute Sunday afternoon were largely attended and highly enjoyed.
 The boys meeting was conducted by MT. Geo. $. Valiant, who deliver an instructive and interesting ad. dress to the young EIeD. The sub. Iect chosen was What Religion Contributes to Success. His talk was much enjoyed.
 The mems meeting was conducted by Rev. c. w. Daniel who delivered the first of series of four talks. His subject was "The Selfishness of Cain.o It was we'll handled and full of good thought. Miss Mamie Mann aud Eddie Rutledge and Prof. M. D. McNeil assisted with music.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-08
6 B ALFRED MARRIED.
Was Welded to Miss Minnie Kinds
 in This City Last Night.

Sunday evening at 8:30 o'clock at the home nf the bride on Pennsyl- vania street, MT. c. B. Alfred was married to Miss Minnie Kinds, a most beautiful young lady of the East End. Roy. c. w. Daniel per- formed the ceremony.
 Mir. Alfred is one of the most pop. ular conductors in the employ of tb . Cotton Belt railway. He is a jolly good fellow aud is all excellent en- ploye.
 The bride Is a young lady of many rare accomplishments and has many admirers.
 To the happy pair we extend our our best wishes and congratulations.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-08
Southwestern Telegraph and } Telephone Co.
ALDERMAN CHAS. WE'LL
Elected President of the Bluff City
 Club Sunday Night.

The members lot the Bluff City Club held spifited meeting and annual election of club officers at their parlors on West Second ave- nue Sunday evening. Mr. Chas. Veil succeeded Mr. Gabe Meyer, as president of the organization. The latter did not contest for reelection.
 Mir. Ben J. Altheimer was honor ed with the vice presidency.
 The other oficers elected are asJ follows:
 Alex straus, secretary Ire electedD
 "Bub' Meyer, treasurer {re-eleet= ed).
 Board of direetors-Messrs Z Ike Miller, Mo Hanf apd Dave Frankliu.
 The past year has been a Eotable and prosperous one for the Bluff City Club, and the present year opens up with even Aprighter pros poets thap the one just closed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-08

this fact upon which we have incl denta1ly touched, namely, that i'm ortality itself is distinctly a mat ter of Revelation. No human wis dom ever did or ever could do more than raise a presumption in favor of the doctrine. It was Christ who brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. Ii is an immortality too of kingship and priesthood unto God. Deathless ages Of glory stretch out ahead of every faithful soul"
 The sermon concluded by a refiec- tion upon the terrible prostitution involved in life of sin, and that, in N.ew ot the foreg oing truths.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-08
THAT CAR LINE.

Mir. Chas. T. Taylor informed t Graphic reporter that, if the electric cars are put in in this city, he would have Pine Bluff placed in the theat- rical circuit and give a vaudeville entertainment at the park through out the season. as is being done at Glenwood in Little Rock, the audi torium in Memphis and the East end park at Paducah. Many other things will result if we get the line. Pine Bluff needs it, in fact her future de- pends on an electric car line.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-08
MAY LOSE HIS EYE.
Master Ellis Langford "Pecks' ats
 Cartridge and Gets Shot.

Sunday while little Ellis Lang- ford, the young son of Mr. J. c. Langford, was visiting some neigh bors, he playtully 'specked" the cap of an empty cartridge and exploded it. The prime of the No. 12 entered the white of the little fellows left eye and caused him much pain. It was at first thought Ellis would lose his eye, but. it later developed that the tissues were not so badly injured. Dr. Scales will determine the severity of the injury Tuesday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-08

PINE BLU FF ARKANSAS RIVER BY.
 The annual meeting of the diree. tors of the Pine Bluff Arkansas Riv- CT Railway Company was held at President W. H. Langfords office this afternoon.
 Iheifollowing officers were elect ed:
 W. H. Langford, president and treasurer.
 Jno. NJ. Taylor, vice president.
 H. E. Martin, general manager and secretary.
 The officers together with Messrs. Russell Harding and J. M. Graeie constitute the board of directors.
 At this meeting MT. J. M. Oracle disposed of part of his holdings to Mir. w, H, Langford.
 The past year has been a most prosperous and profitable one for this company.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-08
M. & P. BANK. STOCKHOLDERS MET THIS MORNING AND RE-ELECT-
 ED OLD OFFICERS. DIRECTORS REELECTED. Several Other Stockholders Meetings This Afternoon E
 and Tuesday.

The stockholders of the Merchants x Planters Bank, one of the stron- gest banking concerns in this city, met at the bank parlors this morn- ing for the purpose of holding an annual meeting and an election of officers as well. The present direc- tors were reelected. They are.
 V. D. Wilkins, H, H. Hum, Chas. Well, F. H. Head, ". E. Alexander and W. l.. Dewoody,
 The directors reelected Sell the officers, as follows:
 V. D. Wilkins, president.
 H. H. Hum. vice president.
 F. H. Head, cashier.
 Other business of importance was transacted. Cashier Head presented his report. It was reeeived with much satisfaction.
 MT Head told D Graghie reporter that the past year was the most prosperous in the banks history and the dividends will be greater than any previous year.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-08
STORES WILL CLOSE
Business Men Very Considerate for
 Their Clerks.

The following has been mutually agreed upon by the signers. It is self explanatory.
 We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to close our places of business at 6:30 o'clock D. m., commencing Janary 15, 1900, and. keep closed ur til the first day of October the same year.
 Kastor 6 Bluthe uthal.
 L. Blum.
 J. B. Simon Go.
 R SamueIs.
 Isaac DreYfus.
 Honnet & Go.
 J. H. Eddins Dry Goods Co.
 Kaufman Bazaar Co.,.
 J. and s. Katzenstein.
 Wolf Nichols. F The above agreement is a very one and is met with the hearty approval of the working people, the clerks especially. The day hours give all ample time to make purchases and the evenings should be given the working frater- nity for enjoyment.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-08

Abner Gaines and Al Martin, two Hot Springs sports. were the par ticipants in a bloodless shooting scrape in Hot Springs Saturday last. Both refused to tell why they wanted each others life.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-08
CHANCERY COURT.

Annie M. Barrow ct. al. vs. Ster. 1G R. Cockrill. Report of Commits 0ners appointed to partition filed osS K. Cockrill is awarded wh nv y7 ct. al. lands, and all the lots mAining unsold in Cockril's ad-
 8n north of the railroad ct. al
 Annie M. Barrow is awarded the x " 6-7-7 ct. al. lands, and all of 0kfill's addition south of the rail. ndremafning unsold.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-08
BELL-vERNoN COMPANY.

A meeting of the stockholders of the Bell-Nernon Company was held this tMonday) afternoon to elect three directors to manage the a. fairs of the company for the ensuing year. The following persons were elected: D. c. Bell, Df. F. Becker and A. E. Ewing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-08

All property holders placing their property with me will get from 9 to 50 per cent better results. Wm. Burke, Real Estate Agent, IF Piue street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-08
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Reported for Last Week by Geo. ". Byington, Abstraeter.
 DEEDS

OrG J. Beardslee to Katie
 Frazier. sw1 21-3-11........... $500.00 Edward Frazier to 0. ].
 Beardslee s1a SC ne 176-9...... 900.00 Susan M. Turnage to Joe $ Latting, < of the Dh nWA
 11-79............. ...................... 100 % #Paul Oliver to J $. Ingram,
 wA lot 1 and all of lot 2 block l3, Tannehill and < Owens addition................ 650.00 State of Arkansas to Milton Dickerson e11 vi nv &wh
 sw I4 9.......................s..Bo Donation Annie E. Martin to $. H. Rus
 sell 6 ". E. Sawyer, all of block I6. Tannehill
 Owens addition................. 500 % ]. H. N. Johnson to D. Westall, lot block 43, Tannehill & Owens addition................ 1000 20 1Abbie F. Smith to Nina F. Jarvis, nek 22.6 S.,............. 750.00 N5T. H. Seymour to Ragnell
 Timbea O., na ne b. & s119
 se & De SC 10-4-ll. l.................. 800 % Frank silverman to Bagnell
 Timber Co.,. sWA B, X s15 Sc
 20 < wh nv 214-lO............ 10000 M. J. Owen to l.. l., Campbell
 lot & ? block 12, Drew Whites survey of the DeDe
 
 x 10-6-9 ........................ ......... 400 GO
 TRUST DEEDS. 70. J. Beardslee to Mrs. Katie
 Frazier, s115 SC ne 17.6-9....... 200. .00 70. J. Beardslee To Mary E.
 Bagg, s15 SC ne r 6-9. GOO Irwin Jenkins to Celinda c.
 Ross se se 20-7-S ................ 70.00 "A. B. Knight to Lisetta VitZ,
 part of lock l block I,
 Woodruff's addition,.......... 150.0O Sterling R. Cockrill to Fran z cis Gray, swA 11-60 ct. al... 7165.00 John Fluker to $. Geisreiter,
 nwA 9-7.S............................ 32s 52
 TRUST DEED RELEASE. f1 B. Sidway Trustee to Ster- ling Cockrill, swA 11-6-9 ct. @ Ill. lhnO6................... ......... Home Building Loan and # Savings Associa tion to H.
 N. Johnson, lot l block 43,
 Tannehill & Owens ad...... 55O. %
 CHATTELs. Matt Adams to L. Roth....... 192.0O STaylor Jackson to NJ. W.
 Ware. .......................... 15O.OO
 CHATTEL RELEASES. sGould-Galbraith Supply Co.
 to John umner................. I6O co sGillespie & Bro. Go. to Jesse
 Towns ......................... 121 20 L. Roth to Smith X Tussroe.. $50. .OO .F.H. Walker to D. l.. Trim
 ble............'......... 2i5O.0O M CHANCERY COURT. Annie M. Barrow ct. al. vs. Ster. 1g R. Cockrill. Report of Commits oners appointed to partition filed o&. R. Cockrill is awarded wb nv z7 ct. al. lands, and all the lots < M0ining unsold in Cockrills ad- N8n north of the railroad ct. sl @ YM&nnip M Rarrnu ia O xuordoa 4L
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-08
H OTHE R]ME E IXTINGS.

This afternoon af 3.30 o'clock the Hammett Grocery Co will meet at the parlors of the NJ. & P. Bank and elect officers and directors.
 Tuesday (tomorrow) the stock holders of the Citizens Sank, Bank of Pine Bluff and Pine Bluff Brick Company will meet and hold an ats hual election of officers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-20
IN GREAT BRITAIN.

DAVID sTONEN, JKu
Clerk OF the Grimsby Conference
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-20
HE LIKES THE NEWS"
Elders in the Field Approaching The Church
Paper
IL l. n Great Help In Paving the way
for the Missionaries In
the Field,

The following is but one letter among
many on the good work done by the
Deseret Evening News
Union. Union Co., S. O., oct 6. 1900.
To the Editor:
The News" Is welcome visitor ana
IT, contents are scanned with eager
eyes. the Church Intelligence being
the first part read by tha Elders After
reading them. we try To- distribute them
among those whom we feel viii read
them, 20 their precious truths VIII
reach more hearts than one. This being
the case. We find the News 10 be a
great help In opening the way for mis-
sionary work. and we are striving to
add 10 It's mailing list in this section
striving TO favor you I'm this way Tor
your acts ~ kindness shown unto us.
The News comes Ike good news
from home. filled with Joyful thoughts
and gives happy rccolIacuons 70 the
many readers, coupled with tho Gospel
and general news May the richest
blessings Of heaven rest upon the
News and open the way for wider
circulation for Ii is great hep IN the
spread Of truth. and @ great help To US
in this portion of the Lords vineyard.
II enters homes that the Elders cannot
therefore 1t may De- termed silent
preacher
Praying that God wlll bless all that
are striving to spread truth ana help
us TO scatter seeds of life and salvation.
| remain your brother in the missionary
field OLIVER l.. FULLER,
South Carolina Conference.
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HEBER E. HARRISON.
JOsEPHITEs ON PoLYGAMY.
They Have an Argument Which is
Ended by the Police.
Dies M0lnos, Iowa, OCT. I,

Des Moines, Iowa, oct. T. 1900.
To the Editor.
was set apart on the 10Th Of May.
1900 for a mission TO the Northern
States. And after arriving In Chicago
| was assigned 10 labor in the Iowa
conference.
In my short missionary experience, I
have had many testimonies 70 the truth
Of the Gospel. | have labored In the
cities Of Newton and Des Mones.
was laborlng In the little city Of Newton
when my companion ana | were called
to go 20 conference. which was 10 be
held conformity with the Elders OF Ne
braska, at Council Bluffs and Omaha.
After conference | was given the same
companion. and We, In company with
Elders ]. II. HaWkeswood and VIM, II
Bateman. were sent 20 Des Moines. We
began a series of open air meetings,
with very good success. one night we
We're holding a meeting, and after dis.
missing the audience, a sO-called
"JOsephite' apostle. began 90 ridicule
us. His pet themes We're polygamy and
alleged sayings OF Brigham Young
After talking Tor a short time, q gem
tleman Of the audience stepped out and
asked the speaker II polygamy was not
taught and practiced by Joseph Smith
why. no sir
Wei, replied the first questIoner u
have proof that Joseph Smith had four
wives
wei" said Mr.. Wight 1--WE, the Re
organized church don't believe that
II am a member OF the Reorganized
church, and believe II" the gentleman
said.
After they had passed a few more
words the police stepped up and asked
II that man had permission TO preach.
He was told that he had not Then he
walked up and marched him of. The
Josephie tried 10 explain that he was
not Of those Utah Mormons' and was
only exposing them but the police
would not listen The officer said he
did not care who he was, as long as he
had no permission 90 speak on the
street. Since that We have not been in
| terrupted We have had the privilege
| Of bapuzing five persons. and there are
others who are investigating.
We have organized a Sunday school
with good attendance
II there are any Of the readers OF the
News who have relatives or friends
in this city or vicinity they could assist
| the Elders by sending their address.
| We win be glad TO call on them
Your brother
JOSEPH ROSS.
SO7 f. 18th st.. Des Moiues, Iowa.
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Testimony of an Elder Who Came
20 Utah 90 Preach christianity"
"a Kearsley Road Sheffield, Eng
September q. 1900.
To the Editor:

To the Editor
The Sheffield semi-annual conference
convened I'm the Music Hall, Sheffield.
IRISH presiding. The morning meeting
was taken up mostly with business. In
the afternoon Elder Plat u. Lyman
spoke upon the necessity Of revelation.
and the divine mission Of Joseph
Smith. In the evening a nice congrega-
ton Of Saints and strangers had as
semhled. Elder James l.. McMurrin
gave an interesting discourse upon the
first principles OF the Gospel.
Elder b. r. Burchall OF the Manches-
ter conference was the next speaker.
He went out 10 Utah some ten years
ago 20 preach Christianity 10 that
dark and benIghted country, but as a
result Of his study Of that people. and
their religion. he Is now on a mission
advocating their doctrines.
During his remarks he explained the
difference between the religions Of the
world and that OF the Latter-day
Saints. likenIng the former 10 the man
who built his house uu0n the sand The
religions OF the world. he said, are good
as far as they %. but when | found
those people | came 10 teach had so
much more than had.I accepted theirs.
He bore a strong testimony and plead
ed with the people TO prove all things
and hold fast To that which Is good.
At the close q the meeting all ex-
dressed themselves as being very well
pleased
on Monday. at 10 a. M, the Elders
met in Priesthood meeting.
In the evening Saints, Elders and
friends met and enjoyed a social gath
erin- with recitation and song
Grimsby. one OF our best branches.
and Leeds, conference, are now one
conference, known as the Grmsby con-
ference This conference Is In a pros
porous condition and most Of the Saints
are feeling wei In the work
II anyone In Zion who has friends In
this vicinity win write 20 Elder Par
IRISH, "a kegrsley Road Sheffield the
Elders win be pleased TO visit them.
b. J. PARRISH.
A. T. WHITE.
Clerk Of Conference.
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IN WEST VIRGINIA.
A Resolution to Wipe Owl MOrmonism Through
Congress.
Hut Opposition Does Not Prevent the
Honest In Heart from Accepting
the Gospel,

Cameron, W. Va. oct. s. 1900.
To the Editor;
Some time ago a piece came out In
the News" entitled, a Remarkable
Dream" AZ witnessed the fulhnment
Of the same. felt in duty bound to
send you a short account Of the same
TO show our folks al home that their
sons are doing a little towards rolling
the stone Of Daniel, which is fast b e.
coming mighty.
Myself and companion We're requested
to meet our late mission president.
Elder William a Smart and also our
conference president, Elder Jasper a.
Bird, at Littleton. W. Va. on July 5th.
Here / had 20 sever my association
with Elder VIM A. Clayson, who was
chosen % mn a vacancy In the confer
ence presidency, while I was sent back
60 labor In Marshall county with Elder
VIM IL. Lindsay of DIngle. Idaho. on
August 25th. we returned TO where this
lady lived who had the dream In which
she was shown Elder Clayson. We
found them looking for us, and reading
the Voice OF Warning "OrsOn Pratts
Works. and Book Of Mormon" which
they had bought We remained with
them over Sunday and Monday morn
ing. as We We're going 10 leave the lady
came 10 me and asked me 10 come back
for dinner. az she wished 90 be- baptized
az 3 o'clock So al 3 o'clock we had the
privilege % baptizing her on her hus.
bands own place. When God takes Il
upon himself 20 make convert II does
not take Him long as We cannot help
but acknowledge when we See men who
make a long study OF the Gospel. and
still are not prepared 10 accept the
same, and then can 20 mind the fact
that this lady was only two and a half
months making up her mind
We find the spirit Of oppression work.
Ing very bitterly in some sections OF the
country just recently ! saw the fol-
lowing IN a paper OF this county: "The
Erie conference of the NJ r. church. In
session az puusutawuey, Pa. passed a
motion % have a committee appointed
20 petition Congress 20 swipe Mormon
ism from every State and Territory I'm
the Union While this Is the spirit OF
the bigOted class, we are confident that
u only does, as did the Roberts case"
bring the Gospel before the people. and
an the honest In heart have chance OF
hearing the truth.
We feel thankful for the News" rs
II h. mighty factor in spreading the
truth as well as cheering up our spir-
It's The first 70 be Derused are the
editors page. and the Church intelH-
gence page. Your brethren.
WIN H. LINDSAY,
ALBERT N. FIFIELD.