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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-11-21
Presents For His Wife.

"Halloa, old man, what have you
in oil those bundles 2" asked q gay,
airy young bscbelsr Of q careworn
solemn looking young man ss they
met in asuburban railway train.
Presents for my wife," was the
sen.entious reply "It's her birth
day"
"Well, what ere you bringing
your wife 10 that package from your
tailors Z" gaily pursued the bachelor.
Trousers" wss the answer.
"What2"
eyes; l repest-trousers Just
you listen. l bad q birthday last
November My wife got me three
or four beautiful lace handkerchiefs,
such 40 women carry at afternoon
teas and such places. and . black
velvet bat with high feathers, one OF
the three story kind that sbstruct
your view of the stage in the theatre.
They looked mighty we'll on her, aud
she asked me il wasn't having q
mighty nice birthday. -
"Well, didn't mind that very
much; but when Christmas came l
got another deal Of the same sort.
gave my wife . pretty gold ring
She gave mo Q turquoise rir g too
email to 60 over any of ny knuckIes Q,
and she wesrs it next to the one
gave her. Bot that wasn't the worst
Off She got her sister TO give me
some after dinner coffee cups and my
sister to make me lot of lace doilies.
That was oil thstI got for Christ
mas.
Tomorrow is my wife's birthday.
In this package l am bringing her q
pair of trousers which / had made to
my measure and which l shall wear
In this parcel 10 pair of the very
best patent shoes, size 81, . good
deal too large for my wife +; 10 this
package is q box of cigars, and in
my pocket l have new meerschaum
pipe snd Q packet OF tobacco Now.
/ don't see how che can fail to have q
happy birthday. do you? l hope
she'll enjoy it. for l want to get even
for ell the pretty things she has given
me "-London Tit Bits.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-11-21
IF I SHOULD DIE TONIGHT.

II should die tonight
And you should come 10 my cold corpse and
say,
Weeping and heartsiek DER my lifeless clay
II I should die tonight
And You should come in deepest grief and
Aud cay, "Hers's that ten dollars that
oWe'-
might arise 10 my large white cravst
Aud ssy, "Whars shat2'
II I should die tonight
And you should come to my cold corpse and
knesl,
Claspiug my bier to show the grief you feel
I say, II I should die tonight
And you stouid cone TO me and there aud
Jos, even blot Of payieg ne that ten,
might rise the while
Blu, ID drop dead again.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-11-21
THE PAN-AMERICAN.
q GLANCE At THE GREAT ENTER
PRISE AND ITS PURPOSES.

Rvue Picture Of Nineteenth Century
development Arranged In q Setting
% Unsarpassed beauty and spIcn-
Cor as Pan-American Expedition.
II one may judge by the presence of
thousands OF worknien ut the grounds
Of the Pan-American Exposition and
the wonderful progress they have
made during the last few months. the
uxposition will be opened In a condi-
Non Of completeness upon the 1st Of
Nay next. a
For the benefit Of those who. for any
reason. have not been Informed con.
ceruing the plans and purposes of this
vast enterprise I will state that the
IMPOSITION grounds are Ia the northern
part Of the city of Buffalo and have
~ area sf $50 acres. Buffalo. with Its
100000 population. Ia preparing the
most artistic creation ever produced
Tor the purposes OF an exposition. The
completed work will cost probably $10.-
oVQO0O. exclusive Of exhibits.
The landscape upon which the build
ngs stand includes part of one Of the
most beautiful parks in Buffilo or. In
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-11-21
FROM THE WIRES.

Pittsburg. Pa. Nov. l4.-Audrew "
Carnegie. it is stated on uoquestion able
authority. has another surprise for
Pittsourg, and 10 ito accomplishment, ia
willing. az usual. TO spend several mil.
lions of dollars. His purpose is said to
be the establishment of a polytechpi pic
school for the instruction of praotic al
mechanics and the Industrial sciences
The amount Of money which it is said
will be spent by Mr. Carnegie 10
founding aud eudowiog the school, is
$3.000.OoO.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-11-21
"PAN-AM." RESTAURANTS.
The Best Of Service VIII he Pro-
Yided.

The Best Of Service Will he Pro-
vided.
The needs OF the inner man vii; be
well attended to at the Pan American
Exposition to be held at Buffalo from
May to Nov. 1. 1901. At some eNposi-
tions great mistake has been made
by not providing for good restaurants,
where satisfactory meals. could be OBJ
tained at reasonable prices. Either the
food obtained has not been Of good
quality or prices charged have been ex.
orbitant or the facilities In some par
ticulars have been inadequate to the
occasion.
There will be good restaurants in diff
ferent parts Of the grounds Of the Pan
American Exposition. so that 1t will
not be necessary for visitors to 20 out
side Of the grounds to secure a good
meal. well served. at moderate price.
All tastes will be suited I'm the services
rendered, for there will be places
where meals will be served on an
elaborate plan to suit the most fas-
tidious taste and where prices will be
In proportion to those charged at
high class restaurants In large cities.
There will be other places where the
meals will be cheap. but the food appe.
tizing and healthful and the surround.
ings clean. There will be restaurants
In the beautiful building Mt the en-
trance to the Midway. another in q
similar building at the entrance to the
Stadium. another in tie Electric Tow.
er, which will be one Of the great cen.
ters OF interest on the Exposition
grounds. and another ON the Midway.
Refreshments will also be served in
the Temple OF Music. which may be en-.
J0yed by visitors at the same time that
they are listening to the concerts In
progress in the auditorium. There will
also be New England kitchen. a Ger.
man restaurant, Mexican restaurant,
an Italian restaurant and other places
where various kinds of refreshments
will be served.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-11-21

The Government buildings at the
Pan-American Exposition ut Buffalo
are h."s built by Rasmussen & Streh.
low of Omaha. The contract calls for
group OF three buildings connected by
curved arcades. The main structure IL
to be 100 by 13O feet. with a dome $50
feet high. and the smaller buildings
each loO feet square. All departments
OF the government will make up to
date exhibits. which the members of
the Government board are now busy
collecting and getting into shape.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-11-21

The state Of Connecticut is gettIns
together large display that will rep.
resent her farm. fruit and dairy inter.
ests at the Pan.AmericaA Exposition
next year. Benjamin H. Lee Of Hart.
ford IL the commissioners In charge Of
the work. and he is assisted by a com.
mittee composed OF N. 8. Platt, chair.
man. New Haven: Professor c. 8.
Phelps. secretary. agricultural station,
Storrs: j. A. DubOn. PoQuonock; Pro.
lessor A. q. Gulley. Agricultural col
lege. Storrs: f. III. Jenkins. agricultural
station. New Haven; J. Is. Noble, dairy
commissioners. Hartford: r. G. Patter.
son. master OF state grange. Torring.
ton.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-11-21

Washington. Nov 14-The navy
department has received dispatch from
Aoospolis saying that the torpedo boat
stockton has gone ashore on Horn
Point Shoals. She struck at 9 o'clock
Tuesday night. There is small chance
OF getting Der of until the wind
changes. The Stockton is one of the
new torpedo boats and was about to
have her trial trip. the board Of iospec
ton being on her
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-11-21

1t is said that the allies have agreed
upon bill of cash damages of $780,
100000 against China. This govern.
ment thinks that is about three times too
much.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-11-21

London. Nov IA -Hoiiand hss ex.
pressed . willingness. tsys tho Berlin
correspondent Of the Daily Express, Ito
purchase on behalf Of Mr. Kruger. for
tho exiled Beers. . portion Of German
South west Africa.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-11-21

.OaiIy. tDsliy except Sunday.
Trains 80 and IS carry through Pullman
Pa,ce Buffet Sleeping Cars bet~a aeu New
York and Macon via Augusta.
T n EwERSON, Hk ENERSON,
Traffic Manager. Gen'l fass. AEt
KENLY. Cecil Manager
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-11-21

NOTE: In addition 10 the above service
trains Nos. Il md l6 run dsily between Charles
ton and Ashevills, carrying elegant Pullman
eleepng cars. No. l5 leave charleston IL 90 D.
vile e:05 q. m No. l6lsavs Ashsville 2 O5 p. m
ieave Columbia 80 a. m. arrive Charleston
W a. m. Sleeping cars ready for occupancy
" Charleston at 600 p. m. These trains
make close connec ions at Columbia with
through trains between Florida points and
Waehin otOn ,-'' he ooS-
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-16
Circuit Court.

The March, 1900, term of the St. Fran ing, with Judge H. \. Hutton on the bench, and Prosecuting attorney R. E. Macon present in the interest of the State
 The juries were organized quickly, and business has been dispatched as rapidly as circumstances would warrant.
 The grand jury organized by the seec- ton of J. NJ. Nichols as foreman and F. Laughnghouse as clerk. Mr. Laughing house and Mir. II P. German were excused Tuesday from further service on account of pressing business, and the Hoa. o. E. Rollwage was chosen clerk.
 The following are the proceedings had up to last night in cases disposed of or continued until next term.
 The trial of Callahan, the child burner, is set for today.
 CRIMINAL DOCKET.
 State vs Hal Murry, felony; death Of defendant, suggested and admitted and cause abated
 State vs Chas Clopton, grand larceny, nol pros.
 State vs Chas. C.spton and Chas. Love, grand larceny; severance; arraignment waived by Clopton; plea not guilty, jury trial as to Clopton; verdict not guilty. Forfeiture on bond of Love set aside on payment of costs. Nol pros as to Love.
 State vs J. c. Dean, jumping board bill, mol pros.
 State ysJ J. ". Dean, same, same.
 Slate ys J. W. and J. c. Dean, same, same.
 State vs Joe Campbell. aggravated as sault; mol pros entered
 State vs C. Busc, aggravated assault i: plea of guilty 10 an assault and battery. lined $5.
 State vs Chas. Davis, failing to work .ie road, moi pros.
 State ys Andrew Reed. peace bond, dis charged on payment of costs.
 State vs Jesse Howard. robbery. change of venue from Lee county, jury trial, yer. die. guilty. punishment fixed at three years.
 State ys Edgar Sllgh, forfeiture and sci ia.
 State ys l.. c. Griggs. cruelty to animals: continued by consent, set for lst day next term.
 State vs Thos Henard, Illegal colabita- tion; mol prus entered.
 State ss Geo. Buford. assault with in. tent to kill; plea of gui..y to aggravated asshulli iiesd Se0 and 2A hours in ial.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-16
DEMOCRAT TIMES.

Health has improved very much in this section.
 We have had some real Spring weather this week
 Our postmaster has commenced farming He is an early bird anyway.
 N. W. Jones, of Sand Ridge. was in this section surveying land this week. J. M. Gunter. of Sand Ridge, went to Memphis Tuesday.
 Will Cotton and W. P. Wright made . flying trip to Proctor Tuesday
 W. NJ. Buchanan. one of our most pros porous colored farmers. is hustling-mak- ing ready to commence farming. Sorghum Joe has given up staye making aud is taking long rest.
 Tha. hustling James Wright has given up the idea sf farming until ne can get a cook.
 John Bartol, the German stave maker, has moved to Proctor.
 k. II. Mooney has commenced farming in earnest.
 D. L. Wright. of Horse Island, visited his best girl Sunday.
 Mrs. c. Beaty went to Memphis Tues. day.
 w. $. Thomas made flying trip to Lulu, Ark, on business the latter part of last week.
 There is rather a bad stand of candi- dates. They will have to be replanted. The water is rising rapidly in Fifteen Mile Bayou.
 Our postmaster was out recently hunt ing up his dngouts, but we don't think he will need them this Spring.
 This is court week; boys, you had better hide out.
 The wild turkeys are making so much fuss just about daylight that it is impossible to sleep after that time here.
 The fiuny tribe takes the bait so freely that it takes one person to dig bait while the other bats the hook.
 Mrs. Dr. Thomas was called to Sand Ridge "Wednesday to see patient. E. l.. Taylor. of Widener, was in this section Wednesday. with several sum monses, hunting for the boys. wanting them 10 go 10 court.
 SILVER BILL.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-16
Died in the Courts.

Now that the f0ur-wire fence law has died the death Of unjust class leg islation, the people living in St. Fran cis county east of St. Francis river may congratulate themselves at least for time. that they can go ahead and raise their hogs, cattle and horses as they want to and should do. The four wire or no-fence law is like the gold standard. once entbroned. it will be hard to get rid of and it behooves every electsr in this district to see to it, that ahen We want :; change in fence laws siSes will get it by a nIajqtity C. such electors and Bot by non residents a,id ahssElees. GEO. APPEL.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-16
DARK CORNER TIMES.


 Eld. T. r. Archer has removed from our midst to Vanndale.
 With sadness and heartfelt sorrow we chronicle the death of the bright little 2-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. c. J. Fisher. which occurred last Sun day morning, The precious remains were inferred in the Martin cemetery. The grief-stricken parents have the sympathy of the entire community.
 Our young doctor Caldwell is busy riding these days.
 Mrs. J. $. Walters, daughter and two sons have been quite ill the past week. but we are glad to note their conditions much improved at this writing.
 Mir. W. $. Waldrep, of Colt, was the guest of J. r. Hardin Tuesday.
 Mir ] w. Tosh. of Missouri. is ex- Sunday and while here will be tie guest of Mir, Wm. Satterwhite.
 We are glad to note the recovery of Mrs. E. Cook, from a recent attack of la grippe.
 Mir. R. D. humphreys, of Forrest City, was the guest of MT. G l.. Reed and family last Sunday. Come again Drew.
 Mrs. J. II. David and daughter. Miss Pearl, have been quite ill this week, but are LOW convalescent.
 Mir. J. F. Hardin has taken in four- teen acres of new ground this spring. S.FDark Corner is coming to the front this year. While the farmers are all nightly encouraged over tue good prices which may be obtaned for their staple product. they are not going to allow present market conditions to cause them to plant the whole face of the earth in cotton, but will pursue the safe policy which was iucucated by the scarcity of money and hard times 0t recent years aud diversity their crops. The salvation sof the small farmer lies in his ability to raise plenty of hog and homny at home. Hogs and cattle, corn and potatoesa gnud garden, lots of chickens and oilpr fowls, brings independence tn the nome and lifts the mortgage. Cotton prices are 'fickie and it is dangerous for smal. farmer tn neglect the cui- ture of those commodities upon which he may depend for meat and drink. and devote his entire time io an all. cotton crop. The farmers of Dark Corner thoroughly understand the ad- vantages of diversified crops and in- tend 10 perseyere and not he lured into treacher0ns paths by prevailing cot ion prices. lu our opinion such poli- eHs Will bfing .any community te the front. and bring prosperity and happi- ness 10 its people.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-16
PROPOSED AMENDMENT.

''The sureties upon tho official bonds of all State officers shall b- residents of. nnd have sufficient property within the State. Hot ex- enpt from sale under eNeeution. attachment or other process of any court to make good their bonds. nnd the suretics upon the official bonds pf aR county officers shall reside within the counties where such officers reside. and shall have sufficient property therein. not ex- cmpt from such sale. tO make good their bonds. Sroyidrd. however. that any suretN bonding or guarantee company, organized for the pnrpnse Of doing q surety or bonding bus iDe.s. and authOriZcd 10 do business in this State. may become surety on the bonds of all State, county. and municipal officers under such regulations as may be prescribed by law Approved Maj <. IS.o
 Each eector may vote for CT against above amendment.
 Witness my official signature and seal Of office, this l2th day of February. 1900.
 ALEX. C. HULL. SEAL Secretary Of State.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-16
For Prosecuting Attorney.

THE TINES is authorized to announce Hon. R. E. Macon. of Phillips county. as candi. date for reelection to the office of prosecu- ting attorney of the First Judicial Circuit Of Arkansas. subject to the action of the Demo- cratic party.
 THE TINEs is authorized to announce Nr. r. R. Andrews, of Woodruff county. as a can. Gidate for the office of prosecuting attorney of the First Judicial Circuit of Arkansas, subject to the action Of the Democratic party.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For conCress-Flrst District.

TuR TIHFs iS autho-ized to announce Hon. r. D. McCulloch. Of Lee county. az . candi- ds.e tor reelection to congress from the First Congressional District. subject to the action Of the Democratic party.
 Tug TINES Is authorized 10 announce Hon. Clay Sicsn. of Lawrence county. ss candi- daie for Congressman from the first con grcssional District of Arkausas. subject to the sctiun of the Democratic party.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-16

The Best Prescription for Chills
 and fever is q bottle of Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic. It is simply iron and qui- nine in tasteless form. It is the first tasteless tonic ever manufactured. All other so-called tasteless tonics are im- itations. Ask any druggi:t about this who is not PUSHING all imitation.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-16
For Ass ess or.

THE TINES is authorized to announce Ar. II. [. Smith. of Wbeetley township. as a candidate for reelection to the office Of asses sor of Sf. Francis county. subject to the ac- ton Of the Democratic party.
 THE TtMEs is authorized to announce Mr. Goo. M. Rowland. of Te.ieo township as a can didste for the office of assessor of 1T. Francis county. subject 10 the action Of the Demo. cratic party,
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-16
Why Suffer With Backache :?

Why Suffer With BackaChe?
 l have suffered several years with back ache. aud after taking one bottle of Smiths Sure Kidney Cure. have been cured Since then have not been troubled with my back Too much cannot be said in its praise Capt. Wm Forrest. Memphis, Tenn. Price 5O cents. Webb X Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-16
ONE MAYOR,
 ONE MARSHAL. ONE RECORDER, ONE TREASURER. FIVE ALDERMEN
Proposed Amendment to the State
 Constitution.

Notice is hereby given that the follow ing joint resolution, proposing an amendment to ihe State Consultation, was passed hy be General Assembly st its regular session of lNs9. and that The same will be submitted io the electors or the State st tue next general election tn be held September ;. l9O0, for adOp- ton or re lection. viz
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-16
For Representative.

THE TINES is authorized to announce Hon. =. M. Balock. ss a candidate for reelection to the office of Representative in the Lower House of the next General Assembly subject to the action of the Democratic party.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-16
Political Calendar

Democratic Primary Election-Coun- ty-Saturday, April :. 1900. This IS to select candidates for all State. county. township, district and circuit offices. -Fi
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-16
For rTrea surer

TIE TINES is authorized 10 announce Capt. T. E Haskins as s candidate for re-eeatiou to the office of Treasurer of St, Francis conn fy. subject 10 tue action Of tho Democratic party.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-16
For Surveyor.

THE TINES is authorized 10 announce Nr. l.. l.. Stockard, of Goodwin township. He s candidate for reelection to the office of Sur veyor of St. Francis county, subject the action of the Democratic party.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-16

Ed Berry vs Lucy Covington, eject ment; non suit taken.
 Oliver Owen vs E. Duncan; verdict for defendant.
 E. Johnson vs. Union Mercantile Co.,; verdict for defendant.
 Francis l.. Moore vs G. A. Carnenter. judgment for possession. damages waived.
 J. w. Lesse Pro. I. Go vs Sam F. Caldwell; judgment for want of an- swer, and attachment sustained; re- turn of sheriff amended
 Nena Landers vs Augustus Carpen- ter. unlawful detain-r; judgment for possession. damages waived.
 J. N. Cotton, adn'r, vs St. L.. N x 5. Ky Co.,; cause continued and set for first day next term. ? o'clock. Myers Bros. vs J r. Laudrum, eject ment; continued for want of sufficient service
 Mrs. Mary Blanton vs G. B. Daniel: continued, with leave to perfect com. piaint and 30 days for answer.
 II. r. Gorman, adm'r. vS l. F. Feath- erston, adm'r, ct al.; continued by de- fendants.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-16
For County and Probate Crerk.

THE TINES is authorized to announce Capt. r C. Merwin as candidate for the office of County and Probate Clerk. subject to the action Of the Democratic party.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-16
For Sheriff.

THg TINES is authorized to announce Mr W. E. Niliisins ss candidate for reelection ta the office of sheriff and collector of St. Francis county. subject 10 the action of The Democratic party.
 THE TINES is authorized to announce MT. James Browna candidate for the office of sheriff and Collector of st. Francis county, subject 10 the action of the Democratic party.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-16
For Circuit Court Clerk.

THE TIMES is authorized to announce Ar. Geo E. Mallory. as a candidate for reelection 10 the office of Clerk of the Circuit Court of St. Francis county. subject to the action of the Democratic party.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-16

For ConstabIe-M Madson Township.
 THE TINES Is authorized to announce Mr Thad seiiersa candidate for reelection to the office ot constable ot Madison township. sub ject To the action of the democratic party.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-16
Warning Order.
In tho St Francis Chancery Court.
 sAIay Term, lD)0.

In the St. Francis Chancery Court.
 sAlay Term, lD)9. Ike Block, as Trustee, and T. J. Hale. pltI.
  J. Il. seahOrn and Jennie Seaborn. Def'is. The defendants. J N. Seahorn and Jennie Seaborn. are each warned tu appear in this court within thirty days. and answer ihe complaint of the plaintiffs, Ike Block, as Trustee, and T. J. Hale. i - Given under my hand and seal of SEAL sad court this 10Th Gay ot Febru- -.-i ary, 1900. c. E. MALLORY. Clerk
 By I. C. MkRwIS. D. C. Mayors Election Proclamation. T0TICE is hereby given that there will be AS an election he'd in the Incorporated Town of Forrest City. County of St. Francis and Stato of Arkansas. on
 TUESDAY. APRIL. 5. 1900 for the purpose of eIecting the following of hcers for the corporation Of the above named town:
 ONE MAYOR,
 ONE MARSHAL
 ONE RECORDER.
 ONE TREASURER.
 FIVE ALDERMEN All legal voters within the Incorporated Limits of the Town of Forrest City are enti- tied to vofe
 Gwen under my hand as Mayor Of the Town of Forrest City, Arkansas. this the 3d day of March. 1900. JSO. H. TIPTON. Mayor
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-16

State vs James Clifton. grand larceny: plea guilty; one year in penitentiary.
 Same ys same, burglary, two indictma nts plea of guilty; three years in penitentiary in each ease.
 Same ys same, petit larceny; plea guilty; one honr in county jail and fined Sl0.
 State vs John Sullivan, contempt; dis charged.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-16

For County and Probate Judge.
 THg TIaEs is authorized fo announce Gen. George r. Taylor. as candidate for re-elec- ton fo the office of County and Probate Judge Of st. Francis county. subject 10 the action Uf the Democratic party.