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The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23
Big Cantsloupe Contract.

At Sulphur Springs, Texas, the
other day, 10th inst, a contract
was entered into between the Rock
CreeE Growers and Shippers associ-
alton, the Sulphur Springs Fruit
and Vegetable association, and the
Baker Springs Growers and ship
pers' association, all OF that comfy,
and the Western Poultry and Game
company of st. Louis, Mo-, in which
the associations agree during the
year 1899 to furnish the Poultry
and Game company twenty to fifty
cars of No. / cantaloupes grown by
said associations; that the caata-
loupes shall be Of the Melted Gem
variety, of uniform size and delic-
ious flavor and all to be first class
marketable product in every re-
spect.
The Western Poultry and Game
company is by the contract to
furnish the crates, paying tor them
by draft on St. Louis at As cents
for small crates and 60 cents foI
large crates.
In addition to the above contract
the three associations will plant 20(
acres in Irisn potatoes and l5O acres
in tomatoes. These association:
handled melons last season in {
small way and the result was 81
satisfactory that they propose tt
do the largest business in that lint
in north Texas in the future.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23

The House committee on coinage,
weights and measures, by a strict
party vote, has reported favorably
to the lower house of congress a
bill fixing the gold dollar as the one
standard of value. Bill provides in
substance, that all contracts exist
ing and in the future shall be COM
puted in reference to that stand
ard, that there shall be established
in the treasury department of is
sue and redemption, that the green
backs shall be retired, and upon re-
tirement that gold bills shall be
submitted therefor. Of course the
House being largely republican,
this infamous measure will pass
that body, 1t is to be hoped the
senate will kill it.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23
For over FirtY Years

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over fifty years
by millions of mothers for their
children while teething, with per
feet success. 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays all pain
cures wind colo and is the best
remedy for diarrhea, 1t is pleas
ant to the taste. Sold by druggists
in every part of the world. Twenty
five cents bottle. It's value is in
calculable. Be sure and ask fol
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, anC
take no other kind. S-5-93-ly
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23

The registers Of our principal
houses show good trade. Texarkana
is perhaps better supplied with
places of entertainment that any
city of twice It's size in Arkansas or
Texas, Hot Springs excepted We
have three hotels that can take
care Of almost any size convention
that might meet here, besides we
have many private boarding houses
that can accommodate many more,
We are going to ask the United
States government to move the
Federal court to this point on ac-
count Of having the best hotel ia.
cilities and railroad connections,
and we believe the government will
be able to see the necessity for the
change, It's present location at
Jefferson is 10 an out.of.the.way
place aud its Accommodations are in.
adequate to the crowds that at
tend these sessions, and its railroad
connections are not such as could
be desired,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23
HoW,s THIS z

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case OF Catarrh that can not be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. j. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, 0
We the undersigned, have known f. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
Transitions and financially able to carry
out obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists
Toledo, Ohio.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c. pei
bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testmo
malls free.
Halrs Family pills are the best.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23

There is no despair as deep as that
Of a homeless man or woman. To
roam the roads of the country or
the streets of the city, to feel tEat
there is no rod of ground on which
the feet can rest, TO halt, weary
aud hungry outside lighted windows
and hear laughter and song within
these are the hungerS and rebel
lions that drive men to crime and
women to shame. Hamlin Garland.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23

The "tree silver craze" has almost
invariably been referred to as a
western vagary, but the congress
sional elections last fall showed that
the craze is 'ketchin" down east.
In the states of New York, New
Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania,
Virginia and West Virginia, the
free silver advocates made a net
gain of 27 congressman. And thus
the issue continues to die-even in
the east where the gold-bug
strength has in the past been so
strong. At the present rate of its
dying out" it will carry every
thing in sight in 1900.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23

Campaign "oratators" and brass
collared bosses tell the intellectu-
ally weak, along about campaign
time that if Hezekiah jerks or Hip
Lung are only elected, there will
sure be REFORM But we have yet
to hear of any party that ever at
tanned Office reducing taxes or cut
ting of sinecures. It's game OF
heads win, tails you lose, that the
politicians have been playing with
the people for 10 these many years
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23

In another column we give the
details Of a big cantaloupe contract,
made at Sulphur Springs, TeIas.
Why is II that our truck farmers
cannot do as well or betterG Let
our people wake up-for years they
have been asleep and unmindful OF
their best interests. We can raise
a dozen different products with far
better pay than Cotton.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23

The lower house of the Arkansas
legislature Saturday passed a bill
making females ineligible to hold
clerical positions in the general as
sembly in the future. Bill will now
20 to the senate. We doubt the
proprlety of the measure; however,
our legislative solons doubtless know
whether or not female clerks dc
their duty as well as mes, and hence
we will not criticise them in the
matter.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23
For Sale

A truck farm of 20 acres in the
ssberbs of Texarkata, on which is
located a good five room frame
house with good barn and out build
ings, vineyard and young orchard,
good fence and in a high state OF
cultivation, good sprirg on the
place that never fails. This proper
ty will be sold at a bargain. In
quire of W G. Cook,
| 5 If. POI East Broad st.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23

There is no doubt now left, but
what E3gan is to be courtmartialed
this would mean a trip to Devils
Island in France, or a journey to
the other world in Spain, but in the
United States 1t does not mean any
thing unless the one who is court
martialed gets a better Job.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23

To the Helena World: Tell the
truth-this paper did not "advise
the closing" of any saloon here
This paper simply quoted an alder
man who said one saloon ought to
abolished. 1t seems that the World
takes special delight in misrepre-
sentatiOn,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23
La Grippe is
Contagious,
Atmosphere Imprsgnstsd with Germs,
Disease Proved Beyond Question to be In
feetious.--Is Rapidly conquering
the Country.


LaGrippe is a contagious disease.
It's specific germ has been positively
identified, and it Is transmitted from
person to person either by direct
contact or by inhaling the germs
while they Goat in the air. II is a
dangerous disease, lowering the vi
tality and wasting the resistive
power so that pneumonia, heart
disease, nervous prostratiou and
insanity find easy victims. No spe-
cifc is known that will kill the Grip
germ, but il may be driven out aud
its effects overcome by the prompt
use of DR.. Miles Restorative Ner-
vine,
"I.adrippe left my nervous system so
racked and shattered that ! could not sleep
and for two months was under the influ-
ence OF narcotics. Physicians and friends
gave me up to die; but In two days after
commenced taking DR.. Niles Restorative
Nervlne ! began 20 Improve, and In q
months time was entirely cured. II Is
the greatest health restOrer on earth"
ID. w. HILTON, Louisville, Ky.
All druggists are authorized tc
sell DR.. Miles Neryine on a guaran'
tee that first bottle benefits OF
money refunded. BE sure and get
DIR. Miles Nervine. Booklet on heart
and Nerves sent free. Address
DR.. Miles Medical Co., Elkhartt
Ind.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23
To the Voters of Texarlana,

10 tHS VOTERS OF IeNafkana,
Texas:
am a candidate for reelection TO the
office of Assessor and Collector of Texar-
kama, Texas, election In April next. You
have elected me several times to fill this
position aud my fourth term (Of two years
each Is about to expire. On this account
have been reluctant TO further tax your
generosity, but have recently received
unsolicited proffers Of support from so
many citizens Of the town. that feel II Is
the wish of the majority of those interest
ed, that should fill another term.
can only refer to my official record, to
the committee of expert accountants who
annually examine my books, and to the
Finance Committee of the City Council to
examine and report on my monthly coIlec-
tiOns and disbursements.
respectfully request your support, and
promis II elected for the coming term, TO
try to perform the duties OF the office as
faithfully, and impartialIy as have In the
past. Respectfully,
WILLIAM E. ESTES.
Texarkana, Tex, Jau., 40. 1900.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23

We return thanks to senator ].
X Jones for an official copy of the
Congressional We find con-
siderable valuable information con
tanned therein, which will serve us
well should we wish to use the name
of any member of either branch Of
congress.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23

Statisticians show that the amount
of gold and silver in the world are
equal, at the present coinage ratio
Of l6 to |, between the two metals,
$4,O0O, 900, 900 of each This being
true, there is no call forany change
in the ratio, Let us have free sil-
YER coinage at the old ratio, and we
will have better prices for every
thing We certainly hope the ef-
fort OF the gold-bugs to make the
gold dollar the only unit Of value,
VIII tail ia congress.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23

Without a doubt the legal rate Of
interest should be lowered in both
Arkansas and Texas, and the legis-
latures of both states are at work
in this direction, A rate of s per
cent would be fair aud Just,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23
IN OLDEN TIMES

People overlooked the Importance
of permanently beneficial effects
aud were satisfied with transient
action; but now that It Is generally
known that Syrup of Figs will
permanently overcome habitual
constipation, well.informed people
viii not bny other laxatives, which
act tor a time, but Finally injured
the system, Buy the genuine, made
by the Collfouia Fig Syrup Co,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23
MHArIs SHILOH ?

A grand old remedy for Cough, Colds
and Consumption; used through the world
for half century, has cured innumerable
cases of incipient consumption and re-
lieved many in advanced stages. If you
are not satisfied with the results we will
refund your money. Price 25 cts, 50 cts,
and $l.00. IL IL
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23

Those expansionists are queer
set. They want to expand our ter.
ritory and contract our currency.
They are a breed of hogs that farm
ers ought to shun.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23

Whenever a mansasks you what
you think of him, fool him and give
him your honest opinion. That
would be tit tor tat. See
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23

On account of the National Live
Stock Association meeting at Den.
yer, Col, Jan. "a TO 27, the Texar-
kama 4 Ft, Smith railroad company
win sell to Denyer at one fare for
round trip. Tickets to be sold on
Jan 22 and %, limited to return
twenty days from date of sale,
RUSH II, BARNES,
Gen, Pass, Agt
c, j, WARWICK
City Ticket 4 Pass, Agt,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23
Texarksna, Tex, Jau., 40. 1890.

Texas railroad commission law is
stronger today with her people than
ever before. We hope Arkansas will
be able to secure as good or better
measure.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23
YOU TRY 1T.

II Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure
which is sold for the small price Of 20 cts.
so cts. and Sl.O0 does not cure take the
bottle back and we will refund your mon
ey. Sold Tor over Fifty years on this guar.
antec. Price 20 cts. and 30 cts,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23
A ToOTHsOME MORsEL

from our rich and juicy steaks,
chops and roasts are a pleasing
change from the rich holiday fare
that you ENJOY during the festive
season. We will cut you a succu-
lent, choice and tender beefsteak
from the sirloin, porter house Ind
round, or a prime roast that will
excite the pandered appetite to en-
Joy healthful and nourishiDg meal.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23

You can get free lunch daily at
the Chic saloon from 10 to II a. m
Fresh beer on tap at all hours. If
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23

Fine line OF sterling silver novel.
ties, such as hair brushes, combs,
clothes brushes, manicure tets, puti
boxes, etc, at II. l.. Sehusters,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23
THE TEXARKANIAN
J, W. GARDNER, Editor and Prop'r.
MONDAY, JANUARY 20 1899,

The Daily aud Weekly TExARKANIAE are
entered at the postoflice at TeIarkans as
second class mail matter
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23

Catarrh 10 the head is cured by
Hoods Sarsaparilla which eradcat.
es from the blood the scrofulous
taints that cause IL, soothing and
rebuilding the delicate aud diseased
tissues.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23
RApHS.

Daily, pc. month by carrier. ,.."..s 65
Daily, six months by mail, in advance 4 90
yaliy, one year by mail in advance. 80
Weekly, one year by mail, In advance 90
Weekly, six months, In ADVANCE. 80
All communication should be addressed
TO THE TExARKANIAN.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23

We carry all kinds Of wheeled
goods Wagons, carriages, bug
gieS, etc.-can suit one and all
in both style and price. Come
to headquarters.
1. TeNarlSana Carriage Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23

Hoods Pills are the only pills to take
with Hoods Sarsaparllla. Cure all
liver Ills. 2.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23
spaln,e sunken Ships FIOated.

Perhaps the greatest mecanical
feat of the century has been the
raising of some of the Spanish war
ships which we're apparently shot
to pieces at Santiago, 1t seemed
utterly impossible to float them be-
cause of the terrible damage inhict-
ed by our guns, but the task has
been accomplished. Diseases of
the blood, stomach and liver fire.
Quently wreck the health 50 that
there appears to be no chance OF
recovery. But when Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters is taken, the dis
ordered system is speedily restored
to its old-time vigor and toue, The
Bltters will regulate the liver, bow
els and digestive functions and pu.
rify the blood, You can buy this
remedy in any drug store, aud un-
der no circumstances should you
accept anything said to be lust as
GOOD y
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-23

matter
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
MAIL BOXES SECURED.
congressman Stokes Succeeds IN
HIS Efforts TO Give Sumter 40
dltlonal Posta! Facilities.

Congressman Stokes has succeeded 10 hav'
IL. ,he poss Fl :e department SCI aside tour
N ii boxes fo7 csc IN ibis CITY and they have
oset, for ard 10 tie postmaster They ssould
ne received withla ;ae rext taw DAYS, aoo
.onsres-mau Stokes suggests that they "e
out into immediate use he says be Will
eli :e.vor 10 get an allowance 10. clerk hire 10
cove, The expense of 'ak,ng % The nali from
the boxes. ol; unt.! This 10 Goae some ar
.aogrmrol nus; ne I.ude if tee boxes a:e
pu, lni0 service.
We suggest lnat the Cit, Council take rp the
n4 ter with Hrs W Whlttemore CO sept aud
co operation, iUc,te tie BOXES tave them lu1
up on So otial po-'s sod employ mao 10
IKE up ue mall as stated aad CT convenient
hours evecv Gay
.Ccn.ressman Stokes states IL his letter tnat
It Will strengthen toe Cain be will make TOT
clerk here If b. postmaster n.re and the
cltZ us take hold Of the n ,ter as suggested
and out the boxes into use es soon as they
arrive
Tue following is copy of the letter from
Congressman Stokes 10 wnlch referer ce has
oeeu made:
Washington. D. C Dec 9. 1899.
Mr q B bloou, Sualec, S c.
Uear Sir: You: letter to haod. no.e
wnat you say aoout petition for na'l boxes
for Sum.er seut 20 me | have 20 recol.ec-
GOO of such pen,,on aud hare is none such
on 6,e IN tue department, oct .on uy own
lespo s,oni,y Dave had fou: such oo1es set
apart for use III Sumter, and they should
reach me poStm .ster there 10 few days
wi.l eco avor TO get au allowance tor clerk
nIre IN coyer IN. eYDeuSe of taxing 10 the
NAL, f,om them But the boxes should b:
pat up at once sud the service begun 1t
will streng,beo the CLAIM or addltional com
pensaliou. Faithfully yours,
Wm Sokes.
P S.-See that the mail ooxes are set up
It once, and advise ne
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a Sure Sign ct Group.

Hoarseness in child that is subject to
Group is sure indication Of the approach OF
the disease IfCbamber!sln's Cough Remedy
is given as soon as the child becomes
boarse, o. even after the croupy cough
has appeared, it will prevent The attack.
Many mothers who have crou2y children
always keep this remedy at hand and fnd
that it saves them much trouble aud worry.
II can always be depended upon and is pleas
ant to take. For sale by A Cains.
Iu 1887 Mr Thomas McI Ietosh of Alien
town. Tenn, bad an attack of dyseotery
which became chronic 81 was treated by
the best physicians iu East Tennessee without
cure" be says "Finally tried Chamber
laio's Collie, Cholera and Disrrhoea Remedy.
After using about twelve bottles was cured
sound and we'll - For safe by DR.. A. J.
China
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
MR.. EDITOR !:

You may have had mind when referring in recent
Of paper to the pecuarity OF merchants egd
advertising in which you quoted them saying that
good times not necessary advertise and hard times
did pay. While we have always found that advertising
paid u.s. must confess that for the past sixty days any In
Of business that by that means could
not have been satisfactorily waited clerical force has
been taxed to its utmost capacity.
Now that the rush Of cotton is and have al
opportunity to say few words to friends the country
desire to acknowledge through the columns Of the Watch
and Southron grateful thanks to them for the liberal
patronage bestowed upon for which offer nothing n
except promise that their interests will be
fully guarded by the future they have been in the past
It is particularly gratifying acknowledge very
liberal trade during the months Of September and October from
farming friends to whom pleasure extend
credit during the proves to that they appreciate
endeavor be just and reasonable with hem when they
need assistance have always tried to beour motto
being
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
Colored Conference.

The conference of the Methodist Episcopal
(colored) Church of South Carolina Get 10
Greenviiie few Gays ago, aud, the appoiot-
nents for the conieg year have ceen publish
ed
Rev. N 81 Mouzo-, who has had charge
Emanuel Church in this city, has been made
Presiding Elder the Greenv,lie District
and Rev W r A. Palmer uormeriy ct 'he
State Schcol) has oeeu put in n's place. Rev
Toos. Sims has the Sumter Circuit; Rev
L. Baxter 10 sppo,oted TO Hayesvlle Rev.
C. G. zoos is Presiding Elder Of Charleston
District.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
BUREAU COTTON REPORT

Waab,ngton, Dec 1.-THE mou,hly cotton
report of the Department of Agriculture was
issued today 1t shows the total production
of cotton to be 900, 900. This is 88.l0
per cent less than last years. estimate
The estimated yield in lint per acre is as
follows: Virginia, l20; North Carolina 1913;
South Carolina, 1855; Georgia, l'e; Florida,
"a; Alsnama, l76 Mississippi, 2os Louis
aus 23s /; Tex-s, 1876; Arkansas, 1893; !;
Tennessee, l66; Oklahoma, 1856: Indian Ter
ritory, 225: mississippi, 1875.
Total number acres planted iu cotton
23,522,OO
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w edge6eid Items.

Wedge6eli, Dec. l3.-Again our towa is
in mourning over the loss of one of our
esteemed citizens, it oeing the death OF Mr
James CaldwslI, Sr. he died snddealy Of
heart trouble las, Saturday norniog.
The large congregation that attended the
funeral services which were held ia the
Presoy yteriao Church on Sunday afternoon
proved the esteem ia which we was held By
the community.
Several cases of smallpox are reported
few miles below here near the Wateree
Swamp but it is pronounced as being very
mild type by those that have seen the
patients. With close coo6 oemeot and
general vaccination 90 fears are entertained
a to its becoming general.
The merchants repor, baviog an unusual
good tsade. this fall, and they are preparing
to have larger aud 6,er display OF Santa
Claus goods than ever.
Mr. F. E. Thomas has pu, in saw mill it
connection With ns ieinue.y, and can
tru,hfuly say ,alogs are not quiet nowadays
uo,il just as the sun goes down.
Mr A. E Ascock left for Charleston this
morning on short business trip.
Miss Lesse Ssog eton, formerly of this
place, came up from Charleston yesterday
to spend the holidays
Prof. W. P Baskins aud Miss Grace Bailey
are kept busy DOW in the afternoons
rehearaiug she boys and girls for the Xmas
eotertainment which will De given on Decem.
ber 22d. DOCK
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Camden Property Sold
Special TO The State.

Special to The State.
Camieo, Dec 4-"Uph,ou Cour5, which
is former years gained considerable repu:4-
ton as ! hotel for northero tourists, has been
sold to Ca eh T,chener :. Son of tisssacnu
setts for $1,000 These genfienen Will great
Iy improve aoi enlarge the place. They will
erect TWO wings CONTAINING about 65 rooms
The contract for she lumber has already been
given ou;. TIE place will ne closed this
winter, as they intend to make he addition
before opeciog IL
The proger,y kaowo as the ''Meroneg
property on tie co:.er of Broad atd .iut-
ledge street, whirh snc!udes The buidio /,
occupied hg he Farmers shd Merchants osoh
and law range, WAS sold at pubic auction
TO-DAY Il w nid 10 ny Mr :" b Butns 0;
Sumter !or S!2 II II VS. soid 70 s.flsf,
a nor,eos- his oy she Farmers and Mer-
cn.nts oak
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Entertainment at statesourg

An en,tr.ainment vii oe given en- Friday
December %, from % lG O'Clock ? N st
the residence OF Or. w y Anderson, States
errg
Little people s:i be charmed with magic
orange tree bearing woodertul fat, over
w aich fairies Will p1estce o der people viii
he interested IN narveloas living ILLUSTRATORS
OF Be,lamy's famous ucvel, Looking Back
ward "
: Gypsy Jane, the woodland r:sid,
Within her test N sheltered glaie,
Rare fortunes will dispense 10 al,
Wl.t charms and spells If you will call.
An attractive program hes been prepared
for loune ADD old. Hot supper will be
served al moderate prices
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II takes but minute 10 overcome tickling
in the throat and to stop cough oy the use
OF Ooe Minute Cough Cure This remedy
quickly cures all forms of throat and lung
troubles Harmless acd pleasant to take.
|, prevents consumption a famous specl6c
for grippe and its after effects. J S. Hugh
500 l. Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13

"Ooe Minute Cougu Cure 10 the oes, rem
edy ever used for coughs and coils II is
unsquailed for whoop.ng cough Children
all like il" writes N W Williams Gentry
v,lIe, Ind Never fails. II Is the only harm
less remedy that gives Immediate results
Cure coughs, colds, boorseness, Group, pneu-
uonia, bronchitis and all throat and lung
troubles. Il early use prevents consuup-
ton. Us. H gibson h Co