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Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1883-01-04

The main wheel of a watch makes
four revolution in twenty-four hours,
or 1850 in a year the second or CEN
ter, twennty~fonr revolutiens in 24
hours, or $3.50 in a year the third
wheel, 1872 in tventy-four hours, or
69,OSo in year; the fourth wheel
(which carries the second hand, IL
440 in twenty-four hours, or 515,-
600 in year the fifth, or scrape-
wheel, 1904 in twenty-four hours,
or 4,72S,3OO revolutions made in
twenty-four hours are 3S8,8O0 or
141 ,912, 900, in a year.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1883-01-04
THIS IS GODS EARTH,

This ID GOD . EARIH,
and upon it lie cannot live forev-
er. Behold along the shores of time,
the mouldering mass of the world 8
superstitions and yanities. The di-
adems of the Caesars are dust; so
perish and rot the tattered shams of
earth. The crown of thorns has ia
ded into a crown of glory so live
and flow on forever, the eternal
streams of truth, ever ripping with
purer melody, ever rejecting with
softer gleam, natures cloud palaces
above. Truth is adamant and eter-
nal. Although Dante was exiled
fifty years after the poets death, the
republic of Florence set apart an
annual sum for public lectures to
explain the Divine Comedy. En-
circled by the lustre Of his sublime
discoveries, Galileo in the dungeons
of the inquisition, breathes to an as
tonished world, his famous whisper
"but nevertheless it does move;;s'
Socrates for "not worshiping the
gods whom the city worships," fos
bringing down as Cicero says, "phil-
osophy from the heavens to the
earth," was compelled to drink the
fatal hemlock. All the apostles,
save one, perished by human vio-
lence. Martyrdom is at once the
prince and glory of life, dedicated
to humanity. Yet, through the ages
the wisdom of these men has de
scended, giving fragrance to th'
breath of morning and painting re
pose on the curtains of night.
With faith that has never falter
ed, amid perishing dynasties,. am
creeds and races, Free Masonry ha
survived and foarished. So long a
it holds fast TO its tenets, it will sur
vive and flourish, until the K ing o
Glory shall appear, and all his hol,
tangels with him. Most valuabl,
among these are Temperance ane
Charity.
TEMPERANCE
is worn and stupid theme. New
ertheless, the fact remains that "a
other question is SO absorbing as hoy
to keep the American people sober
Consider how much money is spen
to run men crazy. What happines
lit would produce devoted, to beauti
flying our homes and educating on
fchildren, Paul ustch1ess and IN
trepid orator, writes to the CORN
thians. "Know ye not that the
which run in race, ran all, but on
receiveth the price, Sc run, thu
ye may obtain. And every ma
that strivetA for the mastery, is ten
perate in all things. / therefore, i
: run, not as uncertainty, but I kee
any body under and bring it int
subjection.o DrunkaIds gain n
prizes in the race of Life. They d
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1883-01-04
A DIR EsSsS
OF
PATRICK H. WINSTON, Jr.; Esq.

Delivered at Brose,.'s Opera Hall On,
the Euening Of the 9th Of Deoense
Der, 1882, by Irritation Of Wsns--
ton Lodge, No. 167, Of II, f.
and Il. III. For the Benefit
Of the Orford Orphan
; As9l,tfs,
The Dawson journal., 1883-01-11

consciousness of his misdeed while
in drunken revel, he bore up
with courage, and his stricken
wife, with a womanly devotion,
supports him faithfully and uses
every endeavor to obtain for him
leniency. Vague rumors are
atoat about aggravating circum-
stances and tending alternately to
enhance and mitigate the enormity
OF the crime, but the mouths of
the witnesses are prudently clos
ed, and nothing further than was
at first shown can be learned.
Excitement has been high all
day, even causing a suspension Of
business to a great extent, while
knots Of men conver8ed earnestly
all along the streets. Mr.. Yost
and friends, from Greensboro,
arrived by the 4::20 train, and in
company with the members Of the
family proceeded to the court
room after Adjournment Of the
court, excluding strangers. Tie
prisoner is now under guard at the
Commercial Hotel
A telegram received from Cru
gers family ordered his remains
sent to Albany, Ga, and the
corpse will be started on the morn
ing express tomorrow. An in
quest will be held over the body
at 10 o'clock tonight, after which
it will be embalmed for removal.
The Dawson journal., 1883-01-11
SENATOR JONES POKER
Game.
How te Lost %70,000 and How
Z. 4I;.tl HISS Revenge
From the Stockton 8fai..

From the Stockton 1fai.
George l.. Waters. the coIored jani-
tor Of the city hail, related an incident
to-day to Mail reporter concerning
big poker game IN which Senator John
P. Jones, of Nevada, was a player
Waters had been in the employ Of GER
tain congressman around the capital at
Washington for many years, aud his
statement may be accepted as true
1t was several years ago, before the
millionaires had become thoroughly pos
ted in the ways Of Washington society.
Almost before be had comfortably SCI
tied in his seat in the senate be was
introduced into the District club, of
which Boss Sheperd was prominent
member Poker at that time was the
prominent recreation of the club. and
Jones was induced to take hand.
Although a good player, he retired
from the game loser to Che amount Of
$4,000 The senator, having a few
silver mines at his back for pocket
money, was game and did not allow
the least expression of chagrin or dis
trust to escape him The next morn
ing he telegraphed to one of the most
expert card sharps in Virginia Ci-
ty. Eight days afterward the gam
bier arrived in Washington, dressed in
very expensive suit of clothes and
sporting a small fortune in the way of
diamonds. Jones introduced kim to
the club as a mining millionaire from
Nevada, and the star-r6ufc frauds and
nayy-yard thieves Immediately made
arrangements to pluck HIM. He &C
cepted an invitation to play. The
stakes ran high and the spurious mil
aire was well supplied with Jones
money. At the end of the Tournament
the stranger rose from the table the
winner of 100000 of the club. 1t
was a severe blow to the riugsters but
they made the people of the United
States pay it back to them indirectly
and in short order. Jones divided the
swag with his friend, and never set foot
in the club rooms again.
The Dawson journal., 1883-01-11

News and Signal: We predict for
this year an abundant fruit crop and
good health. Good fruit and good
health, and good crops usually follow
a cold winter, and the winter thus
far has been unusually cold. Farmers
have but to do their part, and they
may expect their labor to be rewarded
with an abundant harvest. Plant
early and manure well, and don't
overcrop by planting more than you
can cultivate properly. Prepare
your land, by thorough breaking.
Plant all the grain you will need for
home use, and let your cotton be
the surplus crop, and not your main
dependence, anG in the fall you can
snap your finger at low priced cotton
and lien rates.
The Dawson journal., 1883-01-11
. TAXES.

Congress is thoroughly strung up
on the Tariff question, and it real
ly begins to look as if the people
were about to have reduction in
taxes. The existing tariff system
is the offs pring of the late war,
and as tn e smoke Of battle has
long since blown over there exists
no further reason why any sec
ton of the United State should
demand the continuance of sys-
tenn at onca 50 oppressive and sec
tional in its application. Besides,
there is no reason why the people
should be taxed SO heavily to sup
port The general government when
there is SO large a surplus of reve-
hue LETT over every year. While
the war debt is still immense there
is no reason why it should be paid
off in a very few years-there is no
such demand upon the govern
ment, and we sincerely trust thai
the reduction in taxes will be at
least enough to make it apprecia-
bic by the whole country. We
have no fears but what our repre-
sentativcs in congress will do their
duty upon this question, and our
people may soon expect consider
able relief from this source.
The Dawson journal., 1883-01-11

Another corner in corn is said
to be developing in Chicago. So
long as southern cribs are filled
with this cereal the western specu-
lator can do his worst. But south
ern planters should learn lesson
fromTthis Unless we fortify and
protect ourselves against the spec
ulating schemes Of northern and
western gamblers in breadstuffs we
may expect to pay the penalty.
The only remedy for the southern
planter is to produce his own
bread.
The Dawson journal., 1883-01-11

The biggest swindle that has
occurred in the South for many a
day is that of the heavy defalca-
ton of Tennessee's State Treasur-
er, Col. M. X. Polk. He succeed
ed in robbing the state of some
100000 and made an effort to es-
cape into Mexico. He was cap
tured in Texas, but was subsequent
ly released on a writ Of habeas
corpus, claiming that his name
was not Polk, but Tate. The leg
islature Of Tennessee has author
lied the governor to offer a reward
of $4,000 for his capture and it is
momentarily expected that he will
be overhauled. Great excitement
is reported in Nashville over the
affair The dofaulting treasurer
is d nephew Of eA-president Polk.
The Dawson journal., 1883-01-11

Governor Stephens rises at six
O'Clock, takes his breakfast imme-
diately and goes right to work.
He dimes at one and then takes a
smoke, as he says, to solace his
nerves. He works away, again, in
the same manner, till dark. He
spends his evenings playing whist,
of which he is known to be partic-
ularly fond. ELe is a man of won
derful vitality and seems to be
doing just as much work as any
body could do.
The Dawson journal., 1883-01-11

Gov. Cleveland, of New York, is
enjoying just now quite a boom as
possiblescandidate for the presi-
dency in "a. History repeats
itself, and as Tilden was elected
president in '76 from the state of
New York it is not impossible
that Cleveland may be elected in
'84.
The Dawson journal., 1883-01-11

Hard workers are subject to bilious
attacks which may end in dangerous
illness. Parker's Ginger Tome keeps
the kidneys and liver active, and by
preventing the at ack saves sickness,
time and expense Detroit Press.
The Dawson journal., 1883-01-11

According to the Mirror and I'D
vertiser there is very bitter feel
ing of animosity existing between
Fort Valley and Perry. It is to
be hoped that our Houston county
friends will reconcile Their differ
ences without bloodshed.
The Dawson journal., 1883-01-11

The newspapers Of the State are
pitching into Gov. Stephens at a
very lively rate just now, for par
doni1g SO many convicts.. Since
the 1st.2of November the Governor
has pardoned about fifty, chief Of
whom is Ed. Cox, the slayer of
Col. Bob Aston.
The Dawson journal., 1883-01-11
Wesomitted to state last week

Wesomitted to state last week
that Capt. w. G. Raoul he'd been
elected p.esi, III Of the Central
Railroad. He defeated General
Alexander, his opponent, by a vote
of 1890. It is said that Senator
Joseph E. Brown did the work for
Raoul by purchasing $3.50 shares
of the stock which would otherwise
have been voted against him.
The Dawson journal., 1883-01-11

There is quite a depression in
business circles just now all over
the whole county. Probably
more SO than is usual at this sea-
son;;of the year.
The Dawson journal., 1883-01-11
PRICES DOWN!

Owing to the low price of cotton, and to
the fact that we have still All immense
stock of goods, we propose for the next
Thirty Days to sell everything in our line
at greatly reduced prices.
The Dawson journal., 1883-01-11
Are Won ExF;OSed

To malarial influences d! then protect
your system by using Parkers Ginger
Toric. 1t strengthens the liver and
kidneys to throw off malarial poisons,
and is good for general debility and
nervous exhaustion.
The Dawson journal., 1883-01-11

The temperance women and
clergymen of Georgia art holding
a grand temperance rally in Allan
ia this week.
The Dawson journal., 1883-01-11

We predict in less than an
other decade that English Gram
mar will be abolished from every
school in the country. The tide is
against it.
The Dawson journal., 1883-01-11

1t is said that 81 murders were
perpetrated in Kentucky during
the year 1882.
The Dawson journal., 1883-01-11

The temperance movement in
Georgia is gaining ground every
day.
The Dawson journal., 1883-01-11

Mrs Langtry, the great Eng
lish beauty, plays in Atlanta on
the night Of the 23fd. inst.
The Dawson journal., 1883-01-11

Atlanta is reported as knee
deep in mud.
The Dawson journal., 1883-01-11

Politics, for once, are quiet
throughout the entire country.
The Dawson journal., 1883-01-11

Atlanta claims $4,000 inhabi-
tants.
The Dawson journal., 1883-01-11

Dawson, Ga, Jan. til, 1888
The Dawson journal., 1883-01-11
THE VICTIM.

W. r. Cruger, was raised South
and emigrated to Texas in early
life, where he won name for
courage and ability, and while
quite young was elected sheriff,
ably filling his Office. He had to
deal with the desperate characters
of the frontier, and soon proved
himself equal in courage and tact
to any, carrying out the duties of
his office strictly. He married
Georgia lady, and in company with
his father-in-law was a large CON
tractor in the construction Of the
Memphis division of the Ches-
apaake, Ohio and Southwestern
railroad. Lust spring they came
to Princeton and bought the
Princeton granite quarry, working
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-06-20
Eacts for Women.

Odd sleeve buttons continue in favor.
Gigot sleeves and bustles are in vogue in
Paris.
Afternoon tea aprons are made entirely
of lace.
Tucked skirts in flannels and cloths are
popular.
Colors are combined quite as much as
materials.
A pretty novelty for evening wear is a
flower necklace.
The newest Partisan mantle has been
christened the "Bernhardt."
Overskirts of black and colOred lace are
worn with Ottoman silk skirts.
Tomatoes and French peas are not only
in the markets, but on some of the new
bOnnets.
Gold nets showing the hair through are
made up into bonnet crowns with velvet
gathered brims.
Silk muslin embroidered in black gloss
is one of the coolest materials employed
for summer dresses.
In London everything is called ''FedO-
ra." There are Fedora bOnnets, Fedora
mantles, and now comes the Fedora tea
gown.
New flannel suits for children are made
of cheviot flannels, garnet, blue, dark
green and gray being tayorlte colOrs.
Bonnet shapes are made up of fine gimp
mixed with gold thread; also, peculiar
combination of floss silk and metallic
thread.
Wool dresses of beef blood color braided
with black are certainly very ugly, but
all the same they are patronized by Lon
don ladies.
Among new styles in linen colors are
u irrb 10 wit a V-lar N rDl oil
over piece at the top, on which appears a
rim of embroidery.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-06-20
How "a Went Into 159.


In an aarithmetical sense not a difficult
accomplishment, but where the figuring
involves almost giving away articles of
necessity and luxury, a sort Of One-sided
business, as Simon Mitchell, late of "a
Whitaker street, found when he resolved
TO have more room in which to display his
array of ''good clothes" OF course the
less a man has to carry with him the
cheaper it is to move, and on this princi-
pie Mitchell slaughtered-yes, cut prices
all to pieces, and while it was ''cOld
spell'' financially for Mitchell he was
kept pretty hot in serving the crowds who
took advantage Of the bonanza, and they
cleaned him out very well, too, so that he
is now settled at $50 Broughton street
next 10 j. A. Douglass with brand
new stock of Mems, Youths and Boys
business and dress suits, furnishing goods,
underwear, hats, caps, etc., and he pro-
poses to hold his old trade and gain new
customers if loo prices, flrst-class goods
and fair treatment can do it. Call and
see him in his new stand, 159 BrOughtOn
street. SIMON MITCHELL.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-06-20
Dauia Broa.
Continued from Our Last.

A FTER having been pleasantly entertained
N by the Messrs. DAVIS BROS, and hav-
ing unburdened our hearts and pockets flor
these young men have a very taking way with
them, we proceed on our journey. The next
attraction of note is the Independent Presby-
terrain Church, cOnsecrated structure. The
oldest inhabitant can remember the valuable
lessons learned within its walls. Next we
have the fountain in Chippewa square, which,
when completed, will add greatly TO the APP
seen the Theatre, which is being repaired, and
its general appearance enhanced greatly I'M
der Manager JOhnsOn's regime. After re-
freshing ourselves with a glass of DR..
StrOng's delicious Triple y Soda e for
quarter, mo charge for this, we approach in
Madison square grand and imposing struc-
ture known as Jasper Monument, erected in
1879 with a flourish of trumpets and great
jubilee. This monument is an ornament to
that portion of the city. For fear that our
three-square space is about exhausted, and
urging your readers not to forget the DAVIS
boys, Respectfully, MORE ANON.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-06-20

A Theory of the Englishmen's Purchase
of Confederate Securities.

A Theory of the EngIishmen's Purchase
of Confederate Securities.
The demand for securities of the de-
funct Confederate Government seems to
be on the increase. 1t is sort of boom,
without any apparent cause for it. The
News referred 10 purchase of Georgia
State securities last week, and noted the
fact that the demand was almost eXclu-
sively from England. Baltimore has
seemed TO be the headquarters for theirpur-
chase in this country prior to their being
taken to London, where most of the orders
are issued. The movement began about
three years ago, and since that time the
purchases have been very large, one firm
alone handling about 800. COO of them.
When the excitement first began, the
bonds, which were considered worthless,
brought one doAar per $1,000. The price
subsequently advanced, and has gone as
high as SIS per $1,000, though now they
are from $6 TO IS per $1,000 for six, seven
and eight per cent. bonds. The bonds are
somewhat scarce now, though some days
a hundred thousand will change hands,
and other DAYS not one hundred. The
dealings are altogether in coupon bonds
with the 1865 or prior) coupons on.
Since the furry began there has been
great dbOOt OAN NAtoCbSt
chests. boxes, etc, for the pieces of paper
that contained the promise TO pay of the
Confederate States of America. Some
bring them into brokers' offices already
framed. having been preserved as curl
osities. Others bring them stiff with
paste, having taken them from the screens
which they have long decorated; and ii is
even said the bonds have at times been
used for wall paper by Enthusiastically in
clined people. 1t is safe to say the walls
have needed new papering since COnfed-
crate bonds began to have a market
value.
What they are being bought for no fell
! low can find out. Some have advanced
| the theory that the purchasers entertain
a forlorn hope of their being paid some
/ day. But another, and perhaps equally
/ as rational theory has been put forward.
| During the late war the English did buy
some Confederate securities, and at the
! close of the war found them worthless. 1t
has been suggested that the holders still
entertain an idea of getting something
/ back. The present purchasers, it is said,
/ believe the same way. The summing up
| of the theory is that English holders look
for some complications to arise between
the two countries and hope that in its ad-
! iustment England will be in position to
/ insist on the United States indemnifying
the English holders of the Confederate
] bonAs
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-06-20
Cans for Post once clerks

The following order has been issued
from the Post Office Department, at Wash
ingtOn TO pOstmasters throughout the
country:
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF
GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, II. NJ. s.,
Washington. d. c., June IL. 1SS3.-Gen-
eral Order No. 40: All clerks, including
those detailed to transfer duty, must wear
the uniform cap when on duty, that is,
from the time they record their departure
until they record their arrival, and be-
tween the time they go to the post office
to receive mail and the time they deliver
il at the terminus.
NOte.-The cap required by this section
is the regulation navy cap, three inches
in front with black corded silk band;
cloth TO be full indigo navy blue; lining
to be Of silesia; to have upon its front the
letters ssR. NJ. s." in silver, surmOunted
by gold wreath. 1t must also have an
oiled glazed cover to be worn in rainy
weather. From June 10 to September ID
of each year in lieu of the cap, a straw
hat with rim not to exceed three and one
half inches and crown not exceeding four
inches, may be worn. The straw hat
must have upon its front the letters "R.
VI. $" in silver surrounded by gold
wreath. W. b. THOMPSON,
Gaparal Sunoriptoudanf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-06-20

Considerable interest is being developed
in the regatta to take place at Isle of
Hope on Friday, and lively race is an
ticipated. Several yachts have been en-
tered IN addition to those already pub
lished. and the prospects are that there
will be a fun fleet. The arrangements for
the day are complete, and those who at
tend Will be assured Of an enjoyable
dav. The Sylvan Glen viii follow closely
over the entire course, with good music
on board. and at the finish will return TO
the city with those who wish to remain
on board. An opportunity will be afforded
for dancing at the Isle Of Hope pavilion,
and everything that can contribute to the
endowment of those who will be present
has been arranged. The start will be
made at II 80 O'Clock
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-06-20

We again call attention to this picnic in
behalf Of the orphan boys at Washington,
Ga, as the charity in behalf Of which it is
given is very largely a Savannah institu-
ton, at least so far as its support is de-
rived and its wards are concerned. Mont
gOmery Is selected as the place. The
trains will run at hours to suit every
BODY. The music is choice, and the ar
rangements for dinner and refreshments
are such as 20 necessitate the making up
Of baskets by no one. We understand
that all arrangements for a thoroughly
enjoyable day are completed, and the
prospects are favorable for a large attend
aucp
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-06-20
Yesterdar NTorninr,s Blaze-

\ few minutes after eight O'Clock yes
terday morning an alarm of fire was
sounded from box No. 6, at the gas
house in the eastern part oft the city. The
cause Of the alarm was the discovery of a
fire in the mandatory of Motifs Fire and
Water Proof Paint, on Randolph street.
From the statement of some of the en-
plOyes il seems some Of the ingredients of
the paint ignited before the composition
was complete. The flames spread so rap
idly that the building was envelOped
before anv control of them could be
obtained. There was no insurance on the
property. and the loss is total. amount
ing. il is estimated. to about $500. The
paint company Is represented in this city
nv Cant 4 NJ CUNNINGHAM
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-06-20
The Picnic Cor tbe Poor.

The committee on Messrs. Ludden q
Bates picnic for the poor met at the
Office Of the Savannah Times at O'Clock
last evening. Mr.. VI. \. Cohen was
elected Chairman and Mr.. Alexis Nc
Nulty Secretary.
The Secretary was requested to confer
with the pastors of the churches Of all
denominations. and with the heads of the
various charitable institutions. TO assist
them in ascertaining how the deserving
poor children can be best reached.
Wednes day, the 9th, was decided upon
as the day and Montgomery as the place
Of holding the excursion. The COM
mittce. and all others who are
willing 10 assist. are requested to meet
al the Office Ofthe Chairman, 90 Bay street.
al , O'Clock this afternoon.