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Milford chronicle., 1902-08-22
KRUGER WILL AeDIcATE
Boer Chief Will Hand Over Reins to
Botha and De Wet.

Boer Chlef VIII Hanu over HeinS 70
Botha and De Wet.
London. Aug. 20.-The correspondent
of the Daily Mail at The Hague tele-
graphs that he is informed that at the
approaching meeting between General
Botha and his colleagues and former
President Kruger, the latter will for
mally abdicate his position as Afri-
kander chief and hand over the reins
and the residue of funds to General
Botha am General De Wet, and Messrs.
Fischer ana Wolmerans. who were for
merly Boer delegates. Mr.. Wolmerans,
according to me correspondents ilfor-
nation, will endeavor to disposl ess DR..
Leyds, the European agent Of the
Beers, of the power of signing checks
There are also rumors here of an i'm
pending struggle for supremacy be-
tween General Botha and General
De Wet
Milford chronicle., 1902-08-22

during one OF Il. l.. Hyde's evangel-
ical trips he told a Scranton gathering
that all infidels were fools and that he
would undertake to prove his argu-
ment in ten minutes if any professed
infidel wished to give the opportunity.
A man in the audience arose and was
politely asked by Hyde to speak if he
wished to speak.
Mr. Hyde" was the reply, Il have
been listening to you with interest this
last half hour but l think your most
recent statement was a challenge
cannot let pass. / am an infidel, but
Pm not a fool I'm a man Of educa-
ton and culture. I've Travelled, and
know more than the average person,
believer or unbeliever"
do you really believe" asked Hyde,
that there is nothing in religion?
Would you go on record as saying so
] muchY
60 on recordY' queried the man in
surprise. "Why, I've been writing and
preaching against religion this last
twenty years"
"And you say there's nothing in it?'
Absolutely nothing"
''Well. l said I'd rrove you fool
within ten minutes" said Hyde, look.
ing at his watch. 81 still have seven
minutes left. I will leave it to the
gathering if that man is not fool who
devotes twenty years to preaching
against something which he claims ha.
nothing in t"-PhiladelDhia Times
Milford chronicle., 1902-08-22
DIED SHORTLY AFTER WEDDING
American School Teacher In Philip
pines Victim of Cholera.

American School Teacher In Philip
pines Victim of Cholera.
Laporte, Ind, Aug. Professor Ru-
dolph Seumstein, who left Laporte last
fall to become an instructor in the
government schools in the Philippines
died there August Is at the home Of
Charles G. Lunz, general secretary of
the Y. NJ. C. A. Death came five hours
after he had been married to Miss
Jeanette Williams, of Denver, Colo.
who that morning had arrived on the
transport Meade from the United
States. Miss Williams and young
Seumstein had become betrothed while
they were students at the Colorado
University. and she crossed the Pacific
to wed the teacher He met her at the
landing early in the morning, and
shortly thereafter he was taken sud
denly i'll. His condition being critical
the ceremony was performed at once
At o'clock Professor seumstein died
Of cholera.
Milford chronicle., 1902-08-22
Cuban CABINET officer RAsicr,

Havana, Aug. 19.-At the meeting of
the council Of secretaries yesterday
Emilio Terry, secretary of agriculture
presented his resignation. It was not
accepted. Senior Terry will have four
days in which to reconsider his step.
Senior Terry says he resigns for family
reasons and because he desires to go to
Paris
Milford chronicle., 1902-08-22
A Mormon For me sennte.

A gentle who has lived in Utah
twenty-five years and regards that
rtate as the garden spot of the Union
said in Washington the other day;
''The only cloud on our political hori-
zon is the apparent determination of
leading Mormons to elect Reed Smoot,
an apostle Of that church. to the Unit
ed States senate. They have been ad-
vised against the folly of such an act.
and the episode Of B. H. Roberts has
been held up as o warning
Milford chronicle., 1902-08-22
a Thousand Persons browne.

London, Aug 16.-In a dispatch
from Hong Kong the correspondent
of the Daily Express says there have
been terrible floods in Kwang.Si prov
ince, in which a thousand persons
were drowned. Several houses col.
lapsed at Holag Kong and 20 persons
were drowned.
Milford chronicle., 1902-08-22

The experience OF everyone is valuaple.
MI William Phillips, of Maynard. Ala, on
Maren q. 1902, said: ~ have SUFFERED with
my head and tired feeling. / took y box of
Famon's Pink Pills and q box Ramon's
Nosena and have not felt the trouble since.
! would not take 500 for what il did for me.
Milford chronicle., 1902-08-22
FAILURE OF MokINLEYMEMoRlAL
Hope Of Raising More Than s4oo.ooo
For Project Abandoned.

Cleveland. O., Aug. 15.-The pro
moters of the Mckinley memorial
have abandoned hope of raising the
amount originally fixed as the cost Of
the monument to be erected to the
memory of the dead president At
first it was thought $1,250. 600 could be
easily obtained in popular subscrip-
tons. The money came slowly, how
ever, and then the amount to be rails
ed was fixed at $1,0O0,OOO. That was
cut down to s65O,OOO, and it is not inn
probable that the estimates will have
to be cut down to 100000. The sub
scriptions to date do not exceed $780,
GOO.
Milford chronicle., 1902-08-22

NEW CASTLE ACCOMMODATION TRAINS
Leave Wilmington S.l3 am, S0l, fO2, and
6b8 pm. week days. Leave New Castle 6.Sl
R.59, 10 50 a M, 6.4l p. IA. week days.
Express trains leaving Harrington $40 am.
and arriving at $40 p. m. week days run
through solid to and from Baltimore via
portar and Newark.
Milford chronicle., 1902-08-22
MODERN AIDS 10 NovELIsTs


Manner In which the Popular Writ
ers Collect Their Material.
Just as rapidly as the public de-
mands anything in large quantities ma
ture supplies the mechanism which
viii crafty the want At the present
time there is an Unsuitable market for
historical novels of all sorts and kinds.
When. therefore, the historical novelist
sketches out plot, he would, if left to
himself, require several months of
hard study in some library in order to
obtain .."curGte material and local
color. eative genius does not enjoy
research and investigation.
What he does, therefore, is to make
a plot or scenario of his story and
requisition for material This viii in
clude a description of the towns and
cities and the times wherein the story
is placed, pen pictures and anecdotes
of any historical characters introduced
into the piece and brief collection Of
the sayings, jokes. poems and popular
I songs of the period He then goes to
the libraries and interviews several
! professional bOol1worms, who have
lately developed this work into a rec
/ ognized industry. These patient pur-
veyors of information are known in
the libraries as 1.-THE shadows of the
novelists'' who employ them. Their
work is pleasant, but monotonous.
Long practice has made them familiar
with the books, so that they know ex-
actly where to turn. which is nine
tenths of the battle
One of them, middle aged but
bright eyed Daughter Of the Revolu
ton, who has become a specialist il
this field Of work and calls herself "a
searcher for novelists," showed me hel
order book and chatted with me abou
her work Mr. X, who is running f,
serial story in Barker's Monthly, want
ten jokes about General Israel Put
nam. l sent him fifteen, from which h
will select ten. If had not done this
J he would have growled and declared
that any schoolboy could have go
these from a fifth reader" New Yorl
Post.
Milford chronicle., 1902-08-22

J. r. HUTCHINSON, Gen, Manaeer
roo y. Gen. Pasaen ger Agent
Milford chronicle., 1902-08-22

Ramon's Tonic Regulator is purely vegeta-
bic. 1t will do your liver more good than
any known remedy.
Milford chronicle., 1902-08-22

We Cape May Daily, except Saturday and
Saturdays, 1000 am, $50, 430, 7.45
We LeWes, DEL, Daily, except Saturday
Saturdays, 705, ff.35a.fn., 500, 6.fOf~>
Milford chronicle., 1902-08-22
STEAMERS BETWEEN CAPE Nav. n. j. AND IBWBg. nj.

o o passengers.
stops signal Cape lay
On Sunday steamer leaves baltimore at SIS
Milford chronicle., 1902-08-22

Sunday, 1000 a. m, $50, AS0 and 900 p. m
pm. Sundays, II 00a.m., $50 800, 745s- pm.
nd Sunday T05 and 11.85 a m, 800 ana 2. As .. m.
pm. Sundays, $50 am, 1880, 800, go pm.
Milford chronicle., 1902-08-22
BOX Manufacturers.

Also Wheewrighing, BIacksmithng and Horse SbOeinO
Milford chronicle., 1902-08-22
%. NJ. a. ~. Brar4oI1,


At Georgetown trains connect with trains
Q and from Franklin City.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-11-01
BRYAN HAD NARROW ESCAPE
The spcciaI In which lie Was Wa
Ing Han Into n Freight-Three
People Jumped,

Cripple Creek, Col, Oct "-ln'|
Bryan special crushed into the cS|
boose of freight ut arena, in broNa
canyon, IS miles above Leadvllle' !"
1l;lO o'clock Tuesday. The spec'a' ~
manned on the track, but the capoo',
was thrown from the trucks an'
threepcople saved their lives by jump
ing, a
The freight had pulled In on w"
ing to let the special pass lhe w.
boose had not cleared the man INV
when the special swept arounu .
sharp curve and crashed into 'ne w
boose. The occupants OF the coV ,,,,
were warned Of their danger III WV" s
10 save their lives. Mr.. Bryan was ''
injured. .,A
The caboosc was demolished '"'
the track INSTRUCTED so that 'hc wv
cial could not proceed, Mr. pr,% ,,
and his party were put into IN emp y,
Swift refrigerator ear and, drawn !"
freight engine, taken to Na," ",
seven miles away. There II cha'r s y"
was taken from n siding and at'' ,,'',,
TO the engine and run to Buen" W.
and Lcadvilc.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-11-01
THE STRIKE COMMISSION.
The First Formal Session OF the
Arbitration Commission in
Washington.
BOTH SIDES ARE WELL REPRESENTED
The Session Given Up to Discussion or the
Time and Method OF Proceeding wiz"
the Proposed Investigation Next Meet
ing to BE Held at Scranton. Pa Next
Thursday.

Washington, Oct. 2s.-The anthra-
cite coal strike commission, Monday,
in the hearing room of the interstate
commerce commission, held its hrst
conference with the parties to the
controversy In the anthracite re-
gions. There was full representa-
ton Of both operators and miners,
and members of the press and a num-
Der of other interested parties we're
present. The commission occupied
the elevated seats generally filled by
members of the interstate commerce
commission, Judge Gray, as presi-
dent, occupying the center, and
Messrs. Wright, Watkins and Clarke
the seats to the right of him in the
order named, while Gen. Wilson,
Bishop Spalding and Mr.. Parker sat
on the left in the order of their
names. The proceedings covered
about two hours time, and were Civ
en- up entirely to discussion Of the
time and method of proceeding with
the proposed investigation.
During the progress Of the meet
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-11-01
COLOMBIAN REVOLUTION.
The Government Forces On the isthmus Oh
Panama Make Big Haul OF
Reyclutionists.

Panama, Oct. 29.--The revolution.
airy general, Uribe-Uribe. with ten
cannon, $500 rifles and 100000 rounds
of ammunition, has surrendered to
Gen. Marjarres at Rio Frio, near San
ia Marta.
The revolutionary forces under
len. Uribe-Uribe, which were defeat
cd October IA at La Cienega, retreat.
ed to Rio Frio, and took up positions
there. Gen. Marjarres, with 2,OOC
men, proceeded against the rebels
from La Cienega, and engaged the
enemy two days ago. The govern
ment general succeeded in surround
ing the rebels and forcing them to
surrender. Gen. Castillo was with
Gen. Uribe-Uribe. The news OF this
victory was received here. by Gen
Perdomo and Gov. Salazar, Tuesday
morning, in telegram from Gen
Marjarres. Details Of the engage
ments are lacking, but heavy casual
ties on both sides are reported. The
surrender of Uribe-Uribe is said te
complete the pacification of the de-
partments of Magdalena and Bolivar
The revolutionists now occupy the
isthmus only.
In the fight of October IA, at Ii
Cienga, the revolutionary force con
sisted of 1900 men.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-11-01
Auditor,a Bisna ial Report.

Auditor Of State T. c. Monroe has
submitted to Gov Davis a report COW
ering the transactions Of the auditors
ONCE for the two years ending Sep
TENDER 80. 1902. The auditor esti-
mates the ordinary expenses OF the
state government for the next two
years at about $1,OOO,0O0. The report
shows the present Indebtedness of the
state, exclusive Of the school fund, to
consist of $137,5O0 Of the funding
bonds of 1891, Of which sum $102,5OO
IL in the permanent endowment fund
Of the University Of Arkansas, and the
remainder, IS bonds Of $1,000 each, Is
held by private individuals. These
bonds are being gradually retired, as
the holders thereof. from time to time,
see fit to surrender them to the state
for their face value In cash. Although
not due until 1929, 1t is probable that
the last of them will be redeemed long
before that date.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-11-01

spection next Thursday, commencing
its work in District No. 1, In which
the city Of Scranton Is located. While
no conclusion was reached ON the
subject, the conversation among the
members of the commission indicated
that it Is their purpose to investigate
the mining operations in n number
Of the mines.
The public meeting Of the commits
sion then came TO Il close, and the
commissioners retired for the pnr'
pose Of private consultation. They
first took up the question which had
been raised by the prefer of special
train by Mr. BHer, and unanimously
decided not TO accept the train. The
exchange Of views which followed
brought out the fact that the com
missioners expect personally to pay
all of their expenses, accepting no
fayors, and relying on the government
to reimburse them II so disposed.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-11-01
ROOSEVELT'S SISTER I'LL,
Mrs. Douglas Robinson, Just Arriv(
from Europe, Was SeriOusly
Sick During the Voyage.

New York, Oct. 20.--Mrs. Dough
Robinson, sister of President RooJ
welt, who arrived from Europe Tud
day, was reported to have been S1
ously i'll during the entire voyage, 4
her home in this city it was said th|
Mrs. Robinson was very sick. She
under the care of physician
Mrs. Robinson was assisted froI
the ship by her husband and an a
tendant. She appeared to be so wei
that she could hardly walk al
looked extremely pale. Mr., Robins
said; 1--WE believe it is an attack
grip"
1t was learned that during the yo
age the ships surgeon lanced a Be
on the back of Mrs. Robinson's neC'
that during the six months that M
Robinson was abroad she was
most OF the time.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-11-01

the Reco o he sic

ing, Mr.. Mitchell, as the representa-
tive of the miners, presented copy
Of the original declaration of the mi
ners, as formulated by the Shamoldn
convention, as the basis Of the de-
mands of the miners. This demand
Is, first, for an increase Of 20 per
cent. IN wages Of those not engaged
by the day; second, n reduction of 20
per cent, In working hours of those
engaged by the day; third, the pay
mcnt for coal mined by weight, NJ n
minimum rate OF 60 cents per ton of
2,240 pounds; fourth, a wage agree
ment between the operators and The
miners for an adjustment Of wages.
Mr.. Baer, on the part of the coal
operators, took exception to Mr..
Mitchell's appearance before the com
mission as n representative Of the
Mine Workers union, but said that
he had no objection TO his presence
AZ representative OF the strikers, as
such, in their individual capacity,
The commission made no attempt TO
settle the controversy, but II was
made apparent that the recognition
OF the miners union viii be nm Inn
portont and knotty problem for the
nrbitrators. I
The suggestion that both sides APP
point experts TO examine the hooks
Of the companies was made by Judge
Gray, chairman Of the commission,
He said II would be good plan for
the different interests to agree that
the tubulated statements relating to
the existing rates Of wages in the III.
ferent localities of the mining region
be taken from the books Of the OPP
orators by two expert accountants,
one 10 be named by each party. such
accountants TO be employees Of the
commission. Mr.. Boer, after express.
Ing his Discrimination TO accept this
suggestion, said that his company
would submit their pay rolls under
oath Of their accountant, lie said
they now Ind 20 clerks who are work.
Ing day and night In compiling data
for the commission,
President Mitchell said that Il
would facilitate the work Of the com
mission u II would accept II general
statement on those issues that affect
nll the companies and the mine work.
ers alike, for Instance, the question
| "a oh
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-11-01

Through the untiring efforts OF his
daughter, Miss Dora. Of Yell county.
Joe Martin, serving term in federal
prison, has been granted pardon by
the president. Miss Martin went in
person to Washington and plead with
Attorney General Knox for her faith
er's liberty. and when all the facts
we're presented to the president. her
request was granted. Martin was
sent to prison for life at Columbus
Ohio, charged with the killing OF Ern'
est Adams. Both parties resided at
that time in the Indian Territory. A
watermelon was the direct cause OF
the tragedy. There had been some
quarrel over this trife. and Adams
swore that he would kill Martin and
set out to hunt for him. Adams went
to Martins home and compelled him
to 90 into the woods. Martin was un-
armed, but escaped harm by a third
party coming up and frightening
Adams away, whose body was later
found In Red river.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-11-01

were accepted, Mr.. Mitchell and HIM
self would not present the statisuca
they had prepared, because they were
ready TO concede that these h2ures
were not as full and correct as they
would be if taken from the com
pany's books. -.
President Baer, however, thought
that these statistics would be a
check on the company's pay rolls and
should be presented.
Mr.. Mitchell responded that ne
would not be persistent on the sub
iect, and turning to Mr.. Baer, said;
"If we are able to agree as to what
rates are paid for different classes OF
workmen. their monthly and ANIMAL
earnings, that would form basis OF
any arguments that might be maze
on either side"
Judge Gray expressed the opinion
that it would be criminal waste OF
time to dispute over facts that could
be veritably and accurately ascer-
tanned without dispute. When once
ascertained," said he, their interpre-
tation is another thing"
Mr.. Mitchell again said it was his
desire to facilitate matters, and 'hat
there should be mutual agreement on
the facts, and that controversies
should be eliminated If possible
THAT is the only object we have III
view said he, ''in asking that the
rates of wages as shown by the com
panies books be verified in advance
President Baer responded by saying
that the men would know whether the
companies pay rolls were right and
that no issue would arise on that sub
ject.
"Will your statement give the ''lf'
ferent classes of workmen" inquired
Mr.. Mitchell.
"Undoubtedly,' said Mr.. Baer.
After consulting the members OF
the commission, President Gray an
nounced that it would begin its IN
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-11-01

Two banks filed articles Of incorpo'
ration with the secretary Of state last
week, as follows:
Bank of Forrest City, capital stock
$4,000, of which $4,000 has been sub,
scribed Officers. Geo. B. Pettus, pres
ident; J. d. Baugh, vice president;
Eugene Williams, secretary, and Ellis
Turley, treasurer.
Faulkner County Bank Of Conway,
capital stock s50,000 all subscribed.
Officers, w. w. Martin, president; w.
M. Harrell, vice president; ]. s. Wes-
terrified, secretary, and H. B. Ingram.
treasurer and ex-officio cashier.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-11-01
EsuMPTION or WORK.
Much Coal DcinR Mined In the VII.
keabMrro IlcHINn.

Wilkcsborrc, Pa, Oct, 2s,-Morc
coal was mined and more men were
employed In mining It, Monday, than
amy day since the mines In the nm.
throcte region resumed work. The
only districts that lag behind in the
output are Lchigh and Mnhnnoy. The
individual operators and their crn.
ploycs In those districts nrc stu Mt
loggcrheads, IN the Wyoming aud
LnckOwonnN regions all the collIcries
are In operation with the exception
OF Il few which Hre still under wa.
ter. The Delaware, Lackuwnnna d
Western, the Delaware & Hudson, Inc
Lebigh Valley, the Temple Coal and
Iron Co., the Lehlgh g. Wilkesbarre,
the Erie and the Ontario g. Western
all Ind large outputs Monday, mi
heavy trains Of cool were moved rdp.
Idly to scOboOrd points, The miners
and lnborcrs who left the region dur.
Ing the strike ore returning In large
numbers.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-11-01
THE EARTHQUAkE SHOCKS.
Reappcnrance OF the sun Helps to
Aiiny the Peoples Alarm.

Mexico City, Oct, 2o,-Fhe latest
news from the southern part OF the
republic is that the people are less
alarmed over the shower OF ashes
than when the sun was obscured. In
some places rnin has come and cleared
the atmosphere. Subterranean noises
are heard at Tuxtla, and this phenom'
enon appears to be general In the dis
trict where ashes fell, There were up
TO Saturday As distinct shocks OF
earthquake at San Cristobal. Palen'
que advices are that no change can
be observed from there In the shape
Of San Juan mountain, but loud and
prolonged explosions are frequent
Ashes fell all day Monday, Sciep'
tIAc men In Tubasco ay the force re-
CURED to precipitOte such an immense
quantity of ashes over 80 extensive u
territory must have been terrific. Tho
Indians say that the mountain called
lluistopec Is In eruption, but this Is
not confirmed.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-11-01

e. F. Graham. a dry goods clerk Of
Hot Springs. got judgment for $4,000
against J. f. O'Neill, wealthy man Of
Kansas City. O'Neill was visitor
at the springs year ago, and accident
ally met Graham one night while
drinking around town, and while with
him lost sum Of money and some jew
elry. He had Graham arrested the
next day on a warrant charging him
with larceny. Graham was acquitted
In the magistrates court, and then
brought suit In the circuit court for
$4,000 for defamation Of character.
O'Neill failed to appear to prosecute
the case, and judgment for $4,000
was awarded to Graham by default.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-11-01
MEXICAN MINE DISASTER.
A Number Of Miners Entombed by q Cave.
In In y Mine Near Santa Maria
dc La Par.

Mexico City, Oct ga shocking
accident to miners occurred in mine
near Santa Maria de La Paz on Satur-
day A number of miners We're work.
ing at the bottom of shaft when
many tons of earth caved in, choking
the shaft at some distance from the
bottom. Sunday night tapping noise
made by the miners could be heard
by the relief party ut work in the
shaft. The wives and children of the
imprisoned men were grouped around
the top of the shaft, wailing and
weeping. At last accounts the men
had not been rescued, but 1t IL con
sidered still possible that the men
have not all suffocated.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-11-01
Decided In Favor Of Raiiro ads

In the federal court Of appeals at
st. Louis. the opinion Of the eastern
district Of Arkansas, in the case OF
Jeremiah q. Wallace and others, com.
prlsing the board Of railroad commits.
s.Sners Of Arkansas against the Arkan.
sas Central Railroad Company, was af.
hrmed, The railroad company acting
against the board OF commissioners,
which put into effect Joint tariff ap.
plicable to certain railroads, sought an
injunction to restrain the board from
bringing suits to recover penalties.
The verdict Of the lower court was
In favor OF the railroad company.