Arkansas Democrat from Little Rock, Arkansas • Page 1

fie See ToJayt. WANT COLUMN On Page 5. See Today's WANT COLUMN On Page 5. VOLUME 29. LUTLE ROCK, FRIDAY.

DECEMBER 22, 1899. NUMBER 76. Meet Me at PFEIFER'S. GEN. MILES' OPINION METHONE COMPLAINS D.

L. MOODY IS DEAD LEADERS OF PARTY Do You Know It Takes Of the War in South Africa and the Probable Outcome, the Tac- tics in Use. OPEN ORDER METHODS The Boers Had Been Making Preparations (or Ten Years Results Thus Far not a Surprise. PHILADELPHIA, December 22. Miles, Capt.

Wheeler, Capt Leevis and Judge Outhwaite, of the United States ordnance board, who arrived here yesterday to witness a test of new smokeless powder, today went to Meadville, to examine fifty new wire-wound guns. Before leaving Gen. Miles in expressing an opinion regarding the South African war, said: "The struggle between the British and Boers is a very serious war. There have been some severe losses and I believe there will be serious encounters before It is ended. As to the probable results, of course, cannot predict.

If the British are defeated it will likely Involve Europe in serious complications. It might and it might not. "As to the tactics of contending armies, both seem tdbe pursuing what is termed the 'open-order' methors." It Is a mistake to compare the tactics of the Boers to those of our Indians. Their tactics are the white man's tactics. "The outcome, of course, depends upon the skill of the commanders, as it does in every war.

The Boers have been preparing for it the last ten years. In view of the circumstances, I do not think the showing so far Is In the nature of a surprise. They had no difficulty in procuring ammunition. The people of the Transvaal are accustomed to use powder in mining operations. They know how to manufacture cartridges.

Besides, they had plenty of money to buy the necessary war materials beforehand and store them away for use when needed. "To succeed in war is to get ready before you commence hostilities." 4 IT'S INTERCOLLEGIATE An Association Representing Many Educational Institutions. ATLANTA, December 22. The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association met here today. The association is composed of Se-wanee, Georgia, Vanderbllt, Auburn, Tulane, Clemson, Technological School, Center College, University of Nashville, University of Tennessee.

University of Texas, University of Kentucky, University of Ala. bama, A. and M. College, and University of Mississippi. Dr.

Dudley, of Vanderbllt University, is president of the association. The meetings are held annually and all disputes between the different universities are sent to the association for adjustment 4 SILVER-DOLLAR SMITH DEAD. 1 NEW YORK, December 22. Ex-Alderman Charles Smith, better known as "Silver Dollar" Smith, died today at his home In this city. He was the supreme power In the Eighth assembly district for many years.

He earned the sobriquet of "Silver Dollar" from the fact that on the floor of his saloon, between blocks of marble, were cemented 400 Bllver dollars and 2,400 more in the panels of the bar and other fixtures, making a total of $2,800. SchliUr Pure Milt Extract to nourish and strengthen the overworked brain and nerves. Sold DY all druggists. The Sandefur-Julian Co. Distributors.

1 Watches, it For the little men And big men. Gold, gold filled, Silver and nickel. All first-class and All guaranteed. Spott Jefferson, Jewelers, 216 Main Little Rock. Our Xmas Special.

String ties, band bows, four-ln hands and puffs, I9C, Worth 35c. Umbrellas, Mufflers, Suspenders, Collar and Cuff Boxes, Shaving Sets, Toilet Cases, Smoking Jackets, Lounging Robes and lots of other useful Christmas presents at very low) prices. The Big Store. Special Window Effects Every Saturday. New shipment of those popular PUFF and FOUR-IN-HAND TIES.

A special Christmas-Sale price for one day value 40c I7C. All-Silk Handkerchiefs, with Silk initials, ISc. Silk fancy Suspenders, 73c, In choice colors. New Mufflers in Silk and Worsted, $1.50. Adier's Dress and Walking Gloves, 98c.

Everything else you wear, Mr. Man, at The Satisfactory Store. DISTURBED CONDITIONS. Effect of the Closing of the Globe' National Bank in Boston. BOSTON, December 22.

There was a nervous feeling apparent In financial quarters today before the opening of business on account of the troubled aspect of the situation resulting from the closing of the Globe National Bank. Considerable confidence was expressed, however, that the action of the clearing house last week In making certificates available through the committee to banks in case of emergency would avert any further serious failures. At the Globe Bank today all the clerks were busy when the regular hour for opening came, but the doors remained closed and a notice bearing the signature of D. G. Wing, temporary gave the reason.

The stock market was expected to feel the disturbed conditions most keenly and many consultations were held and some active work done In copper circles before the exchange opened. The galleries of the Stock Exchange were crowded today wften the business began. The market was weak at the opening. Trudlng was very animated and violent fluctuations in sugar were recorded. Coppers were a trifle weak.

The market showed good support. Receiver Wing and President Stevens, of the Globe Bank, declined to say anything about the situation today. There was no unusual scene around the bank, although a number of out-of-town customers who came to draw money for Christmas were considerably upset by the information that the bank had closed. During the forenoon the National Shawmut Bank made public the following notice: "That there may be as little Inconvenience as possible to depositors of the Globe National Bank and others, the National Shawmut Bank offers an advance today to all depositors in the Globe Bank against their deposits 50 per cent of the net amount of the same." 4 MONUMENT TO LEE. North Carolina Association Undertakes to Raise Necessary Funds.

WASHINGTON December 22. The North Carolina Association has inaugurated a movement looking to the erection of a monument to the memory of the late Gen. Robert E. Lee. The association will give a ball and banquet in this city January 12, for the purpose of raising funds for the monument.

The North Carolina Association has taken the matter up out of compliment to Mrs. Vance, widow of Senator Vance, who is president of the Lee Monument Association. 4 GOLD FOR EUROPE. Large Shipments by Prominent Firms In New York Tomorrow. NEW YORRV December Schall Co.

will ship (625,000 gold for Europe tomorrow. This amount may be Increased. For Europe the additional shipments of gold are- announced by tomorrow's steamer: Barring, Magoun Heidelberg, Ickelbeimer $1,250,000. L. Von Hoffman Co.

will ship $400,000 gold tomorrow. The total thus far announced for tomorrow is $3,275,000. (Look for the" Big Clock.) Rings, SET WITH DIAMONDS, OPALS, TURQUOISES, PEARLS, SAPPHIRES, OLIVINES. EMERALDS, Singly or In Artistic Combination, for MISS, MISTRESS or MISTER, And Last but Not Least, THE BABIES. RINGSj 50c to $500.

See our large ad page 8. 222 Main Street. am mm unm Remmel and McClure Represent the Interests of Arkansas Republicans at Washington. CONCESSIONS SECURED For Little Rock Arkansas Republican State Convention Will Be Held not Later than May 19. It will be remembered that Hon.

H. L. Remmel and Judge John McClure left Little Rock about the 9th Inst for Washington, D. as special representatives of the Arkansas Republicans, Mr. Remmel as acting chairman of the Republican state central committee and Judge McClure to vote the proxy of Oen.

Powell Clayton in the meeting of the Republican national committee. The Washington City papers indicate that these gentlemen were very active in looking after the interests of southern Republicans, and Arkansas Republicans in particular. Judge McClure is reported to have made a very able argument against the proposed introduction of the Payne resolution to reduce the representation of the southern states in Republican national conventions. In fact. It is understood that McClure and Remmel, assisted by Col.

Charles Dick, of Ohio, led the fight against the Payne movement. Many important conferences were held, and in the meeting of the executive committee of the National Republican League Mr. Remmel made a speech strongly combatting a proposition so unpopular in southern Republican circles. President Mc Kinley interested himself In behalf of the southern Republicans, and as Ar kansas led the fight It does not appear that Arkansas Republicans or their state central committee have lost influence with the national administration. In his capacity of acting chairman of the Republican state central committee Mr.

Remmel secured from the president an order directing that a bearing be given Capt. Geo. M. French census supervisor for the Hot Springs district. Capt.

French had been re moves from office by Census Director Merrlam on charges filed by W. J. Little, superintendent of the govern ment reservation in Hot Springs, with' uui iapi. ricTum uciug iuhuv .1 1 1 i- 1 1 eu wuu uie cunrgea ur ueiDg given an opportunity to be heard in his own defense. Mr.

Remmel also secured from heads of departments in Washington the following concessions: A new brick driveway from Little Rock post office building to western entrance to the grounds; a position in the govern ment printing office in Washington for H. J. Echols, of the American Guide; an additional clerk for Postmaster W. S. Holt; a term of service for Deputy Collector Renfrow, who was so badly wounded by the Moonshiner Harve Bruce, and some patronage for Arkan sas Republicans in the census bureau Judge McClure arrived In Little Rock yesterday, and Mr.

Remmel Is expected before the holiday season is over. The return of these gentlemen from their pilgrimage will be the signal for renewed' activity among Arkansas Republicans. The indications are that county and ward conventions will be held early in the spring. The na tional Republican committee has called the presidential convention for June 19. 1900, and under the rule of the national committee the Arkansas Re publican state convention will be held not later than May 19.

PRESUMABLY. "Nop, th' dog won't sleep nowheres else but on th back-door mat. "Kind of dogmatic, ain't he?" Cleveland Plain Dealer. Little Rock Building Loan Association. Chartered December 29.

1869. Capital Stock. 1574,100. James A. Fonei, President.

Walter Wittenberg, Secretary. Board ol Directors: C. J. Lincoln, W. E.

Tobey, Geo. Reichsrdt, Albert D. Beach, James A. Fones. John W.

Goodwin, Robert E. Wait. NOTICE TO MEMBERS. The Linle Rock Building Ainocuiion will pay on Friday, December 8, 1HW, ibe iull 1111011111 of Ike of Series I This Association wiH issue a new Scries of stock, No. 29 to date from January 1900.

Shares can be tubtcribed now by calling on the Secretary. ReaMini for joining and becoming members: 1. This It a co-ope ratnre, proht-sharinr, savings Society, in which all depositors share in the earnings equally. It deals only with its members. 8.

Members who draw out always get baclt the full amount rhey paid in, and a fair share of the profits. 3. Loan Members share ia the Profits the came as Investment Members. You can pay back vour Loan and stop interest whenever It suits you. You are not tied up for a long period of Utnc, but preserve entire liberty of action 10 withdraw, A $10110 Cash Loan for 77 months In Series 18 (just closed) has cost the borrowers exactly $309 received $1000 cash, and paid in $1300.

A $1000 flat Loan made from an outside Money Lender for the sa.i.e period (77 months), at sii per cent per annum, costs 83386. Only five compulsory sales in thirty years. This Indicates plainly that Borrowers arc freed from debt most surely by reducing their debt every month by paving a regular fixed amount. Our Asets are as good as old wheat. Their value Is increasing daily.

Not one slogle dollar is in the least degree doubtful. 2 different series of stock, amounting to over one and one-half million, were wound up promptly and paid In full without loss or litigation 4. No loss has been incurred by this Society during the thirty yrars of its existence. AYtf-Non-rerldents desiring to become members mast be represented by Resident local agents, woo keep ihelr pass books. MNo Loans on Property outside of Littla Rock.

Officer Room 1. Adams over Parker, Ewinv Bank, comer of Main and Martha Street, Little Rock. It Is Received With Disgust in EnglandMessage from Lady-smith Is Reassuring. ENTHUSIASM IS GREAT All Kinds ol Offers Being Made Salisbury and General Rob'rla Had Conference With the Queen. LONDON, December 22.

The only news from South Africa of the slightest Importance up to 3 p. m. today was a report of Ladysmith's ability to hold out for some time to come, and a message from General Methuen published last evening, though undated, permits the assumption that Ills communications have not been cut. General Methuen's complaint about the rudeness of his opponent is the latest surprise of this surprising war, and, Judging from the tone of some of the comments, General Methuen's peevishness is more distasteful to many people in Great Britain than his continued silence would be. There 1b no diminution of the enthusiasm among the volunteers.

All kinds of offers are reaching Lord Chesham, who Is to command the mounted volunteer force. Members of the Stock Exchange have already promised one hundred horses from the stables and the offer of the Irish contingent of 115 hunting men was accepted this morning. Prince Francis Teck, younger brother of the Duchess of York, sailed for Cape Town today with a detachment of Royal Dragoons. Lord Salisbury and General Roberts had a conference with tho queen at Windsor this afternoon. Winston Churchill Cables.

LONDON. December 22. Lady Randolph Churchill received a cable dispatch from her son, Winston Churchill, who was captured by the Boers at Natal and taken to Pretoria and whose escape from there was announced December 14, saying he had arrived safely at Delagoa Bay. The war tfflce dispatch from Ploter-inaritzburg. Natal, gives a list of casualties Monday, December 18, of seven men killed and fourteen wounded, all non-commissioned officers and men.

The names of the regiment's conos-nod Indicate a hitherto unrecognized sortie from Ladysmlth on that date. MONTICELLO NEWS. Drew Cotton Oil Mill Is Now Running in Full Blast. MONTICELLO, December 22. (Special.) Our town is enjoying a fine trade.

Farmers from surrounding counties find that it pays them to do their business in Monticello. The Drew Cotton Oil Mill is now running night and day. An electric-light plant added recently makes this one of the best mills in the state. Since the cotton-oil mill has proven such a good investment there is much talk among our home capitalists of pitting in a cotton factory at this place. Building lots and residences are becoming valuable property in Monticello.

The ladies of St. Mary's Guild gave a most excellent supper for the benefit of the Episcopal Church last Friday evening. Judge M. L. Hawkins, of Hamburg, was In the city last week presiding over chancery court.

The young ladies of the Baptist Church have been holding a bazaar at the court-house this week to secure funds to aid in building a new church. Col. T. H. Matthews, well known throughout the state, gave a swell birthday dinner to a host of his elderly friends on the evening of the 20th Inst.

One-half a century has passed over tho colonel's head, but he Is still one of the boys. A holiday concert is to be given by the students of the H. U. S. at the opera house this evening.

A choice programme will be rendered. Both schools will give a week for the Xmas holidays. 4. CHRI8TMAS FOOTBALL. Indians Vs.

Athletics at West End Park Monday Afternoon. On the morning of Christmas Eve' the Henry Kendall College Indian football team will arrive in the city sixteen strong. They will spend Sunday in taking in the city, and will take a good rest that night On the morrow they engage the Athletic football team in a game of football at West End Park, and that night will be entertained by Manager Hamilton, of the theater, with a box party at the performance of "The Amazons." The visitors are reputed to be one of the strongest football teams west of the Mississippi and the defenders of the blue and white will have all they can do to maintain their heretofore victorious career. It is a team composed of Indians and half-breeds of the Indian Territory, and averages In weight about 170 pounds. Although the home boys haven't the weight they are swift and have beautiful team work which is the essential of good results.

The people who witness the game can rest assured they will be entertained by pretty plays galore and a clean, wholesome game. The gtme will be called, rain or shine, at 3:30 p. sharp. COMMITTED SUICIDE. MEMPHIS, December 22.

J. H. Sanders, a well-known citizen of Chicago, committed suicide tnrlnv n. spondency was the cause. Celebrated Evangelist Succumbs at His old Massachusetts Home After a Short Illness.

THE STORY OF HIS LIFE He Was One ol the Strongest Men in the Pulpit the United States Ever Produced. EAST NORTHFIELD, December 22. Dwight L. Moody, the famous evangelist, aied at noon to-day. It was not expected until yesterday by the members of Moody's family and his immediate circle of friends, that death would be the result of his Illness.

The cause of his death was the general breaking down due to overwork. Mr. Moody's heart hail been weak for a long time, and the exertions put forth in connection with meetings in the west last month brought on a collapse from which he failed to rally. This week the -patient showed a steady gain until yesterday, when he showed symptoms of nervousness, accompanied by weakness, which caused the family much anxiety. This morning the weakness continued, and at 8 o'clock Mr.

Moody called his wife and children, telling them the end was pot far.off. The family remained close by his bedside all forenoon. The evangelist was almost free from pain, and occasionally he talked with apparent ease. About the last words he was heard to utter were: "I have always been an ambitious man, not to lay up wealth but to find work to AoT" Just before 12 o'clock the watchers saw the end aproachlng, and exactly at noon the great preacher passed away. Stricken November 16.

KANSAS C1TY, December 22. Dwight L. Moody, the evangelist, was Stricken with heart trouble In this city November 16, last, while holding revival meetings in Convention Hall. He was compelled to give up his work here and on the day following started for his home in the east in the care of a physician. Mr.

Moody probably addressed the largest crowds during his stay here that he ever faced. His meetings began Sunday, November 12. The crowds were Immense, thousands of people filling the hall afternoon and evening of each day. The strain upon Mr. Moody was great.

He preached his last sermon on Thursday night, November 16, fully 16,000 people listening to his earnest appeal that many stamped as one of the evangelist's greatest efforts. He was stricken next morning at the hotel, but laughingly declared he was all right and he would be able to preach that afternoon. He grew worse, however, and it was deemed best to start him for his home next day, although a physician stated Mr. Moody's condition was not necessarily serious. Biographical.

Rev. Dwight Lyman Moody was one of the most noted evangelists of the times, and had maintained his vigor up to the very last. Increasing weaknesn forcing him to retire from active work only within tne last few weeks. He was born in Northfield, Franklin county, Mass, February 5, 1837, received a limited education and worked on a farm till he was 17 years old, when he became a clerk in a shoe store in Boston. He linked with a Congregational church soon afterward, and in 1856 went to Chicago, where he engaged with eniiiusiasm in missionary work among the poor, and in less than a year established a Sunday school with more than 1,000 pupns.

During the civil war he was employed by the Christian commission, and subsequently by the Young Men's Christian Association of Chicago, as a lay missionary. A church was buiic for his converts and he became its unordained pastor. In ti.e Are of 1871 the church and Mr. Moody's house and furniture were destroyed, but a new and much larger church has been since erected. In 1873.

accompanied by Ira D. Sankey, he visited Europe and Instituted a series of weekly day religious services in England, Scotland and Ireland, which resulted in great religious awakenings in the principal cities In these countries. The evangelists returned to the United States in 1875 and organized similar meetings in various parts of the country. In 1883 they again visited Great Britain, and since that time have been engaged in evangelistic work there and in tneir own country. Mr.

Moody has published "The Second Coming of Christ" (Chicago, 1877) "The Way and tne Word" 1877) "Secret Power, or the Secret of Success In Christian Life and Work" (1881) "The Way to God, and How to Find It" (1884). Of his collected sermons there have been published "Glad Tidings" (New York, 1876); "Great Joy" (1877): "To all People" (1877); "Best Thoughts and Discourses," with a sketch of his life and that of Mr. Sankey (1876); and "Arrows and Anecdotes," with a sketch of his life (1877), and many other works, which are considered standard on theological subjects. He has conducted wonder ful revivals in New York, Cnicago and other large cities within -ne last few years, and established as firm and last ing his place in the evangelistic field. He was a man of intense magnetism and persuasive eloquence In the pulpit.

and had called thousands to-repentance during his ministerial career. Selfish people, with no heart to speak of. have the best of it H. W. Shaw.

I've had my say and I shall be th" easier fori all my life. George Eliot, That you can have a telephone In your home or place of business at a cost that seems almost Insignificant when you consider the convenience, from a business and domestic point of view, of having your friend, customer or dealer within speaking distance? Call on or address the Local Manager for details. The Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company. ROSSNEIU WOOLDRIDGE Successor! te I. B.

Cropland. FIRE INSURANCE. IM West Maikham Street Don't Overlook This. Some great bargains at the Dixie -tills week and next. Gents' $17.60 suits tor 18.60, $4 shoes tor $2.26, and $18 overcoats tor $11.60.

Don't doubt this statement until you have made a personal investigation. THE DIXIE, 102 Main, and 109 W. Markham. R.W. Rightsell Co.

FIRE INSURANCE iiq West Second St. Great Reduction Today and tomorrow on men's and ladies' house slippers of all descriptions at The Quinn Shoe Dep't, 304 Main. IKE KEMPNER, Proprietor Sole Agent At Johannesburg the telephone system is operated by the Dutch, and one has to pay a year's subscrlbtion in advance about W5 a month and no Service is furnished after 6 p. m. We Beg Pardon For our Inability to wait on ALL of the great masses who have visited our store for the past few days, but promise you faithfully that today and tomorrow we will do so, as we have doubled our fore and have two boys who will do nothing but present "toys." We still have over 600 beautiful and useful presents to give away.

Each purchaser from 60c up gets a present Every shoe in the house at 26 per -cent discount. Ike Kempner's Popular Shoe Store, 420 Main Street. Don't forget the place. Onlv a Few Davs More till Xmas. Come and Make Your Selections Today.

Don't Wait till the Last Moment. Diamond and pearl hronches $15 to $500 Diamond studs $5 to $350 Diamond Earrings $15 to $1,000 Ladies' solid gold watches to $150 Diamond rings $2.50 to $500,. Ladies' gold-tilled watches $10.50 to $35 JW gold-tilled watches $7.50 to $25 Gentlemen's solid gold watches $27.50 to $250 Gentlemen's gold-filled watches $10 to $50 Solid gold link Imttons $2.50 to $50 Solid gold stick pins $1 to $150 Garters with sterling Imcklea $1.50 to Suspenders with sterling hueklea $2 to $0" Puff Ik.o with sterling tops to $10 Cream jars with sterling tops 20c to $5.50 Big assortment of manicure pieces, with large, showy silver handles, 25c to $1.50. dishes, to $30. Gold-headed canes, $10 to $35.

chas. s. stifft; Corner Third and Main Streets, Little Rock. Mail Orders Promptly.