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Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1884-10-16
FIona lie ChHrE0tfc C5Serrer.
Mr.. Patrick II. MinSlow was billie

Mr.. Patrick II. Winslow was billed
to deliver a speech in this city yester-
day, at the courthouse, I'll hSlcing
at noon. Unfortunately, However,
there was at that hour q patent nedi-
cine vender with a banjo picker in the
street, and in consequence, there was
no audience for Mr.. Winslow to speak
to, though he waited calmly. Gordon
went among the crowd and succeeded
in getting a dozen or 50 to go into the
courthouse, but it was not until
mayor Maxwell was found and ap-
pealed to that an audience was secur-
ed. The mayor made the medicine
man move off, when some of the dar-
kies followed him and the Others went
up to hear the speaking. Mr.. Wins
low spoke for about two hours, discuss
ing the various political issues from
his standpoint. He declared himself
a Republican and a member of the
Republican ranks. There were more
darkies on the streets than there were
in the courthouse. Outside of his
escort" and two or three curiosity-led
Democrats, his whole audience was
colored, and it WAS slim crowd at
that. 1t was undoubtedly a fat re-
ception for Mr.. Winslow.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1884-10-16
A TAR HEEL IN TEXAS,
He Writes the Sentinel an Interesting
Account Of his Adopted Home.
Special Correspondence of the Sentinel.

Special Correspondence Of the Sentinel
WICHITA FALLS, Tex, Oct. g.
Your valuable paper has my promise
OF a letter about Texas and | desire to
tell your readers something about the
town in which | have cast my lot.
Wichita Falls is at the terminus of
the Fort Worth and DENIES City
Railroad and is situated on the East
bank of the Big Wichita River and
twelve miles South of the Indian Ter
ritory. Our thriving little town is on
ly two years old but has a population
of over nineteen hundred and every
train brings in new faces.
We are now building thirty-fve
thousand dollar courthouse Of stone
and brick, and will soon follow suit
with a twenty thousand dollar Jail.
Many costly business houses were COM
pieted during the summer.
Last Friday and Saturday was the
anniversary of the Falls and it was q
grand success. Two brass bands, one
from Dallas and one from Henrietta,
entertained the assembled crowds.
There were about four hundred Co
manche Indians On the grounds be-
sides about three thousend people, who
came from nearly everywhere to see
the beautiful young city of Wichita
Falls.
be Friday was the horse races between
the whites and Indians, the red mans
horse gaining the victory, time, 2:13.
Saturday was the anniversary day.
Governor John Ireland delivered a
long lease law speech which caused a
few lease law men to cheer him, but
the cheers were few and far between.
He was followed by Hon. Temple
Houston, the candidate for the State
Senate, who was cheered by nearly
every body because he was free grass
man. Mr.. Houston delivered an ex-
cellent speech and was followed by
DR.. Lewis, his opponent.
The Indians had grand war dance
on Saturday night. They built them
a huge log fire to dance by. They
danced for three hours, after which
they had a sham battle and all who
witnessed it said it was one of the most
exciting scenes they ever witnessed
and Just about the time the sham bat
tie got under good headway. there
came up heavy cloud which poured
out the rain in torrents, drenching
the three thousand spectators, while
the Indians continued their sport and
seemed to enjoy it all the more on ac-
count of the shower.
j. III. SHAMEL.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1884-10-16
DIR. WHEELER AT OXFORD.
Sir. Cozart Asked to Retire From the
Executive Committee.
From tie Oxford Tarchllaht.

We said in our last issue that
Wheeler and Mott had crossed lances
in Granville. The deciding battle was
fought here on Monday, the 29th of
September. Wheeler came down and
commanded his forces in person. Mott
deserted in the time of need and did
not get here. The result was that
Wheeler carried things as he wished
Motifs forces were entirely routed.
Mr.. Cozart's power as a leader failed
him.
The Executive Committee, of which
Mr.. Cozart is chairman, met here on
that day in pursuance Of call over
his own name. Here Mr.. Cozart made
a slip as leader of great faction.
lie knew that he was not the nominee
of that committee, and what support
did he expect from it? Mr. Cozart
has very important lesson to learn,
viz, that everybody is not for him. So
Mr.. Cozart was induced to call togeth-
er, the committee that was to send the
dagger to his own heart. He seemed
to think, that committee could dc
nothing but endorse him the chief and
main factor of the Republican party
of this county. Here is the way they
endorse him:
Whereas, Mr.. B. II. Cozart has pre-
sided as chairman in public meeting
outside of the organization of the Re-
pubEcaH party; and whereas he has
tailed to decline or has accepted the
nomination offered him as candidate
for the next House of Representatives
by such meeting, therefore:
Resotued, that we, the Executive
Committee of the Republican party OF
Granville county respectfully request
Mr.. b. IL. Cozart to resign as chair
man of our committee.
What must have been Mr.. Cozart' s
surprise when he founI out that the
Executive Committee of which he was
the head was against him. Like Cse-
sar, he fought manfully until he found
that his own committee was against
him, and then crying in Caesar's words,
ct tU Brute, he stepped down and
out.
We guess that Mr.. Cozart sees now
the plot that was fixed for him. The
resolution which was his death SEN
tence, was we believe, drawn up
before that committee met, and GER
tainly it was drawn by some one else
than one of its members. There was
one unseen power at work some where,
which Mr.. Cozart says is corrupting
the Republican party in this county,
and to which he does not intend to
submit.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1884-10-16
the Moravian church at Salem:

"Great abundance of apples and
peaches" Short and laconic, it may
be, but it establishes the fact, that
old as the land may be, fruit has been
in abundance. The soil, climate and
situation Of this county, are peculiar
Iy adapted to the growth Of the vine,
which yields in the most hixurisnt
manner, wherever the least attention
is paid to it. There are, perhaps, cir
cumstances under which finer table
grape might be raised but for grow
ing wine-producing grape, this part
Of the State has no superior, and but
few equals. As early as 1861 this
record appears in the archives of the
church in Salem Great abundance
Of WILD grapes, nineteen hogsheads of
wine were made in the three settle
ments," and the vineyardest need new
er hesitate to be guided in his selec-
ton of a suitable location by the un-
erring instinct of nature The Con-
cord and Scuppernong are the most
popular varieties, simply because they
will grow with the least attention, 9TH
ers could be grown with the greatest
ease. Sorghum of the Chinese, Hon
duras and Amber varieties grows fine
ly, and is manufactured into syrups of
a bright, lively color and pleasant
taste. The machinery used is very
crude, and there is no reason why an
excellent quality Of mark ketable syrup,
and a good grade of sugar could not
be made from these canes, by using
improved machinery, and subjecting
them to the most approved dessicating
and granulating process. Broom corn
of long staple and excellent quality, is
raised on many of the bottom lands,
and the manufa cture of brooms was
formerly an industry in many Of the
smaller towns.
THE RAILROADS AID.
Prior to the completion of the N.
W. n. C. r. r., to this point but lit
tie attention was paid to agriculture,
beyond the production of sufficiency
for home consumption, owing to the
inaccessibility to market and to the
fact that no special commercial inter
est centered here. Upon the opening
of this road, and the establishment OF
the first tobacco warehouse in 1872 by
Major L. j. Brown, a new era seemed
to dawn upon the country, men be-
came aware of their own resources,
and an air Of thrift and enterprise
seemed to infuse itself into the whole
atmosphere. Before giving full de-
scription of this absorbing industry,
which in its rapid and extensive
growth has surpassed the prognostica-
tions of the most sanguine, we will in
Difference to antiquity, return and
trace through the dim pages of our
early history, the progress of other
manufactures, and give an outline Of
| causes and events, which are-to this
day recognized as moving exponent:
in the energetic and enterprising spir
it, which renders this conspicuous
among the counties Of the State.
To be Continued
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1884-10-16
WINSTON, N. C.. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 49, 1884,

Harry Martin into Georgetown Col
lege. She returned to North Carolina
to attend the Exposition. While in
Raleigh, she Will be the guest of Mrs.
r. II. Battle.
Miss Caroline Pcttigrew and Miss
Kate Hamilton have received appoint
ments under the Civil Service Rules
in the Treasury Department.
Col. Thos. Keoeh is in the city.
DR.. Wheeler, Of Winston, is often in
Washington, whore he has many
friends.
1t comes from a. pretty reliable
source that President Arthur is to
marry Miss Matilda Frelinghuysen,
Oldest daughter of Secretary Freling-
huysen, before the social season opens
| hope it is true, Miss Frelinghuysen
is very elegant lady and would pre-
side over the White House with grace
and dignity. GRANVILLE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-28
Toled off

At the Chicago Milwaukee & st. Paul
depot this morning was fair young
damsel aged about IS years, with black
eyes, rosy checks, red lips and black hair,
pearly teeth, etc. This radiant creature
was waiting to take the Chicago train on
the Milwaukee road About five minutes
before the train started one of our la da
da young men, well known in Rock Island
society circles, happened to come down to
the depot on business. While transactng
his business his eyes beheld this radiant
creature and his heart beat in his bosom
like churn dasher in a churn In brief,
he fell head over heels" in love with the
fair-young and frail-damscl, He set
about to mash" her. She was suscepti-
bic of his charms, aud after giving him a
shy, but cunning look, she boarded the
train. The young fellow followed her,
and, forgetting ali about his business, he
entered the Car and took his seat beside
the damsel. The reporter followed also,
as he wanted to see if the young man
didn't get off at the c., R. |. & P. depot.
The train soon reached the upper depot
but the love sick swain still remained in
the seat by the side of his charmer
Softly whispering in her ear ear, some.
thing sweet for her to hear" The trair
waited five minutes at the depot, but tht
masher still remained. Finally The train
pulled out with the twain on board. II
was clear case of reciprocated love OF
both sides, and if certain business house
on Second avenue is minus clerk today
it may cause some comment, but fol
goodness sake don't say we told you
why.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-28
a CItizhns Maeting.

There was a large meeting in South
Rock Island last night, which was of
great Importance to that town. The
statement made in the ARGUS the other
day in regard to the enormous poor eX
penditures for the past year, has opened
their eyes, and the meeting last night was
to nominate good ticket, and break up
the ring that has been ruling the town for
so long
Mr.. 0. J. Dimick was called to the
chair, and J r. G. Field acted as secre-
tary. For supervisor, Mr.. Edward Jens
was nominated; Scott Gardner, town
clerk; J. W. Graham, assessor; NJ. Paul
sen, collector; NJ, G Field, commissioner
of highways. After the nominations
were concluded speeches were made by
John T Kenworthy, 0. J Dimick, and
that old veteran, Col. Knott. The official
acts of Supervisor Campbell were severely
criticized, and the general opinion was
that his administration should be brought
to q close The utmost harmony pre-
vailed, and from all appearances deter
mined effort will te made to elect the
entire ticket as nominated.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-28
The River.

Everything is very quiet on the river
today. The river is rapidly rising, how
ever. 1t has risen over foot since last
night, and is still rising The ferry boat
is doing good, paying business The
little steamer Prescott, came up from the
boat yard this morning and took aboard a
supply of coal from the Coal Valley
Mining Cos. dock.
The Diamond 10 company have an
nounced the following chief officers OF
their boats for the coming season: Pitts
burg John Keller, master; L II Cubboidy
| first clerk; r W Burns, pilot. Mary
Morton-William Boland master; c {
Mather, first clerk; Steve Dolson, pilot
Sidney-James NJ Best, master; Harr,
Lusk, first clerk; Thomas Guilbert, pilet
Libbie Conger-James Corbett, master
Alex Havlin, first clerk; William Kelley
pilot. Josephine-B A Cougar, master
NJ P Fulton, first clerk; w D Halsapple
pilot. Josie-R c Stevens, master; o
Hutchinson, first clerk The LibbiC
Conger leaves Dubuque Monday for st
Louis, the first boat of the season.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-28
Resolutions Of Respect.

The late w. I'll. Barber was member
of Ucal Lodge, No. 60S, 10. Q. F. of
this city, and last evening that order met
and passed the following resolutions:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almighty
God to remove from our midst, by death,
our we'll beloved brother, VIM. I'll. Barber.
In the death of our brother we are called
upon to recognize the frailty of man and
the certainty of death to all. Therefore
be it
Resolved. That, in his death, our lodge
has lost true and faithful member, one
who, at all times, was devoted to the
principles of our order, and one who
faithfully endeavored to carry out its
beautiful teachings.
Resolved. That this lodge extends tc
the widow and children of our deceased
brother our heartfelt sympathy and con
dolence in their sad bereavement.
Resolved, That the members wear tho
usual badge of mourning for the space Of
thirty days and that the hall be draped in
mourning for the above length of time
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the records of this lodge ant
a copy Furnished to the family of thu
deceased and a copy be furnished thu
papers for publication.
J. f. VAN HORN,
S. J. WooDIN,
Ed. McCoRTNEy,
Committee.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-28
Free.

If you want to hear free conert some
evening, you should drop into Richmond
Terrell's barber shop, under the Harper
house. The proprietor will welcome you
with one of his sanctimonious smiles, and
tell you his experience in the latest re
vival. Tommy, that's the kid who makes
the music, is generally in the rear of the
shop, with the banjo in his hand. They
call him the sweet warbler from Michigan
and he will do his best on any piece he is
asked to execute. And in all probability
there will be two or three other vocalsts
present, who will join in the chorus
Adam is the sober man of the establish
ment, and is never known to smile excep
on momentous occasions
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-28

At an early hour this morning, when
the first streak of light appeared in the
east, two hunters bold started out for
the wilds of Joslyn, They were laden
with pondrous guns. aud each carried a
sack of ammunition. They were supplied
with enough provisions for weeks cam
paign. These venturesome nimrods were
none less than orr sheriff and Patrick
OMara, who were Joined at Moline with
some notables from that famous city.
This is our first intimation that these
gentlemen were sports, and we yet doubt
whether they could hit a flock of barn
doors of hand, let alone wild duck If
they are not heard from in two days, a
party from this city viii go in search OF
them.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-28
Social

The Young Peoples association of the
Broadway church gave an excellent liter
airy and social entertainment at the pleas
ant residence of Mr. Phil Mitchell last
evening. There was a good attendance,
and the evening was one of thorough en-
ioyment TO all present.
The entertainment was opened by an
instrumental solo by Miss Carrie jackson,
executed in an admirable manner. VIII
Stevenson read the essay entitled "SomC
Experiences Of the Twins, and was fol.
lowed by Miss Cutter in a vocal solo,
London Bridge" This was beautifully
rendered ard caused so much applause.
that she made a second appearance.
Mrs. {. G. Mclntirc rendered in very
effective manner Rock of Ages, y
which was well received. Instru-
mental trio, Miss Hasselquist Mr..
Andreen and Mr.. Carson was followed by
a reading by Mr.. Phil Mitchell eatitled,
Lady of the Villa" Considerable mirth
was exhibited upon the rendi.
ton of a solo, "Profunda Basso. "
which was participated in by Messrs.
Gray Lee and viii McIntire,
and Miss Cutter and Miss Hasselquist. A
male quartet, composed of Messrs. Cooke,
Knocke, Dart and Collins, gave one of
their choice selections, and were recalled.
At the conclusion of the literary exer-
cisc5 elegant refreshments were served
and sociability reigned supreme until the
time for departing came. The mex
meeting of this association will be held in
about four weeks at the residence Of DR..
Truesdalc
The Young Ladies Missionary Societ J
of the First Baptist church gave one OF
their delightful socials at the parsonage
last evening. A fine programme was car
ried out in good style. First was an
instrumental duet by Misses Lyman ant
Simmons, which was very nicely executed
Prof. Hist read an essay on Work,
which was well prepared paper Mis-
Annie Kahlke was next in an instrumental
solo, followed 10y clearly delivered
recitation by Miss Carrie Davis. Mis-
Martha kahlke won praise for voca
solo, and S. II. Thompson did well in &
recitation, as did also Mrs Nettie Ballard
Excellent refreshments were served durin.
the evening, and the sociable was a sue
ppsc in avnrxr n 4 rtinIllor
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-28
Personal Points.

Mr.. Bernard Connolly is home on 4
visit from Iowa State University al
Iowa City.
Mrs. Joseph Gaskel, of Minneapolis, i,
visiting her parents, DR.. and Mrs. Trues
dale.
Messrs. S. Gordon and John Park, two
prominent citizens of Coal Valley, were
in the city today.
Messrs. Robert and William Lee were
in the city on business today.
Miss Mary Harris, a popular young lady
from Coal Valley, is visiting her friends
the Misses Lee, on Moline avenue.
NJ M. Fenner, representing the Henney
Buggy Co., of Freeport, is in the city OF
business today.
Mr.. A. E. Knickerbosker left for Rock
ford this morning, where he. will institute
another tribe of Red Men tonight
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-28
The Sloughs

All day yesterday the pumps in the
lower end Of town were busily engaged in
pumping the water out of the sloughs.
The pumps were kept running all of last
night. They are doing good work, yet
notwithstanding all these efforts the water
in the slough continues to rise. NIGHT
before last the water raised over sixteen
inches, There are some apprehensions of
a flood felt by the people who live in the
lower end. A repetition of the suffering
of 1882 is feared The embankment on
the river, or more properly speaking, the
levee, keeps back great deal of water
from the sIoughs. The embankment is
stillstrong enough to resist the water, but
if the river keeps on rising it will only be
question of time until the embankment
will have to succumb to the raging water.
We generally have our highest water in
June, butt said that they have three feet
of snow up north, which when melted
will flow into the Mississippi and greatly
increase the volume of water in the river.
1t is to be hoped that we will have no
high water this year, but it is well to be
prepared for any emergency.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-28
HIS WEDDING GARMENTS.
A Young Man Forges His Former En-
plOyer's Name to an Order for
a Wedding Suit.

Simon 6 Mosenfelder are tearing their
hair and kicking themselves for being
made the victims of a crook. They bow
their heads in the ashes and weep
and cry aloud, but it assuageth not
their sorrow. One day during the
latter part of last week trim built look
ing young man walked into their store and
said, "Wcll, have come after that we'd
ding suit. The young man worked for
Amos Wright, farmer who lives in the
country, and had been in the habit of
doing his trading with the firm. lie was
good customer as he always paid cash.
Some time ago he told Simon 81 Moscn-
fielder that he would soon want to pur
chase a wedding suit. So, when he
walked into the store the other
day, the gentlemen were not
surprised He first produced an order,
signed by Amos Wright, good for $50.
He looked over a number of suits and
finally selected the one that suited his
fancy and put it on then and there before
he left the store. His other suit was
wrapped up in bundle for him. Secm
ing the bundle he walked out doors and
| down the street. After he had been gone
a while Mr.. Simon had his suspicious
aroused from the fact that the young fel-
low donned his wedding garments, IN
stead of waiting IA while, as would become
a bashful groom. Simon at once notified
Mr. Wright, and when he did so he found
ont that the order was 4 forgery. The
case was at once put in the hands of the
police, with the instructions TO let no
''son Of gun of a reporter get on, but
the ARGUS man has good nose for
news and lie ran the item down The
firm and the police refuse to give up"
the young fellows name, however.
After getting his wedding suit the young
follow, now arrayed a Ia dude, went into
another store on Second avenue, and
purchased another bill of goods. He
rendered in payment a check for $3.50
signed by Mr., Wright, 1t was after
banking hours. and the merchant let the
young fellow have the goods and besides
let him have $l2 in money. He was told
to come in the next time he came 10 town
and get the rest of the money on the
check. He left and that was the last seer
of the young man, as he never came bach
after the rest of the money 1t is hoped
that the crook will be captured and ''sent
OYcr the road "
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-28
Monday Nipht

BARLEY Campbelrs piece, The White
Slave" will be produced at Harper's
theatre. OF this exc client play the Phil
adelphia Record says:
BARLEY Campbells great play, The
White Slave, was presented last evening
to large house, and proved quite as
attractive as it has heretofore been.
Standing Room Only" was hung out both
on Saturday night and last evening, and
it looks as though that might be char
acristic Of the engagement, The TableauX
are powerfully suggestive, and held the
audience in spellbound attention. There
are seven acts, comprising The Old
Kentucky Home, She is My Slave, "
''The Floating Wreck" "On the Belle
Creole" "The Quadroon's Oath, RED
Devil Island and ''She is a Free Born
White Woman The White Slave
will be repeated throughout the week,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-28
BonnY Battles

One OF the most spirited little newsboys
in town is Benny Battles. He would
rather fight than eat any day. This
morning Benny boarded c. r. l. 81 P.
train and went to selling papers. The
train boy got after him, and there was 4
battle The kids made the fur fly They
fought through the aisles of the coaches,
and then got out in the switch yards and
fought One would gouge the other IN
the eye while the other would pull his
adyersarie5 hair. The train started up,
and the train boy jumped on the train,
leaving the field to Battles Battles only
escaped with 4 few scratches, while the
train boy had his left eye draped in deep
mourning, and a bloody nose. 1t is safe
to say that he won't tackle 'Bonny
again.