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Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1885-05-14
A SECRET DRAWER.

10 tickic our yOutil1ul fancy, the
secret had been divulged to us many
days before we were given the hand
cuffs. Eager to join our comrades,
we sprang to the ancient sofa, and hid
the handouts i'll the depths of a draw
er whose secret spring was known to
rome other but the lady's immediate
flmily By long chain of circum-
stances too numerous to relate. we and
the handouts were subsequently kept
apart. Meanwhile, the lady, with her
household, changed her residence. Fl
nally, however, after divers difficulties,
we found her. We did not wish the
lady to know that we had been SO
careless. 1t was our intention to hold
our tongue, open the secret drawer at
the first opportunity, and carry the
handouts home. That, we say, was
our intention. But the lady's new
drawing-room lacked the old-fashioned
sofa we had fondly expected to see.
We did not dare to confess our careless
ness, but we were compelled to ask cas-
ually what disposition she had made of
the relic of antiquity. Her reply was
heartrending. For moment, our ten
der heart refused to beat, and our yel-
low locks threatened to turn gray. The
antique sofa, becoming cumbersome,
had been sold We do not know what
construction the lady placed upon our
embarrassment. but we trust she for
gave our impolite amazement in con-
sideration of our youth. The only con-
ISOLATION We could find was in the prob
ability that the purchaser would never
| discover the secret drawer, and the Ger
tainty that, if he did accidentally find
| it, he would never know the historical
| value of its contents. We never have
recovered from this loss. The only
relic of April IA, 1865, in our posses
sion is the fragment of towel satur-
ated with the oozing life-blood of Pres
ident Lincoln We never gaze on this
sorry relic without regretting the loss
zsf relic that would have served as q
I fitting companion-pieee. The latter
might have been preserved forever,
but the former can not survive many
years longer.
AN oPERATIC ZEPHYR
will fan Washington heated, throb
| bing brow this summer, and induce
many pleasure-seekers to forego theil
accustomed moonlight river exctu
sions. In point ofsobriety. the change
of amusement is preferable. The citi
zen who undertakes to cool his brow
on the Potomac after day of hare
work, tormented with flies, and fret
ting under the glare of old Sol, gener
allv returns either disgusted or drunk
Sometimes, indeed, he returns bearing
| the fruits of the voyage in divers ways
such as decorated eye or dislocat
ed nose. Wherever he goes on th'
Potamac, he finds that liquor is tb,
means of cooling the heated brow, ant
i mobs and fracases the chief feature
of amusement. The pickpockets ant
cut-throats seagerly join the army Q
river excursionists, night and day, AM
perform the specialties for which the.
are noted. There are few select ex
cursions on the Potomac, and all ar
open to various dangers. The seasol
Of opera which Hiil reign at Ford
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1885-05-14
.Inxit.d," is Good.

from tie 4S0rans,ah Ne1os. =
In some parts Of North Carolina
the people won't subscribe for news
paper unless specially invited to- do SO
by the publisher, and then they want
to get It on a credit. -
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1885-05-14
The ohio of North Carolina.


Rockingham county is the Ohio of
North Carolina And there are scores
of good men still left in her borders
well-equipped and, perhaps, willing,
should any vacancies occur
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1885-05-14
DUTCH HOSPITALITY.
ssBEACH Bic AND FEDDER PEDS
FOR DIRTY-FIVE CENTS''

An American Boys Adventures When
First Essaying to Sample the
Queer Fare Dishedup by the Out
corners From One of the Lowland
Nationalitics of Europe.
BY EDWARD PAYsoN HALL.
For the Sentinel.
/ have never crossed the ocean; but
I think l spent one night in Holland,
or in one corner of it, securely and
faithfully transplanted to our Ameri-
can sod, minus the dikes, the canals,
the windmiHs, the Amsterdams and
the Rotterdams, yet by no means lack
ing i'll surreptitious variety Of dams,
latitudinously vile, minor, profane and
coiloquial.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1885-05-14
sensible Sam, Randall.

From tie Philadelphia Ne,cs.
Sam Randall was very level head
ed when he declined tte.enter the CABS
met. Don't you think 50 Mr.. Bay
ard? it'll sE
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1885-05-14
Dan Lamont Appreciates

The President has lately remarked
that he "never knew but one indispen-
sable man, and that is Secretary La
MONT" - 20
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1885-05-14

Real Estate, $1,000, 900; Paper,
$3.50, 900.
From the Springfield Republicast.
Mr.. Wattersoll learns from friend
of Mr.. Jones that $2,250,000 was re-
Gently offered for the Neau York Times,
and "peremptorily declined.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1885-05-14
HEADQUARTERS,

so make no mistake. We are
copied and initiated by many,
but equalled by none.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1885-05-14
RY77ErDERG BROS,
2 TRADE PALACE.
Gray Block, Winston. N. C.
We have now open and ready
for inspection eur
SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK

embracing the choicest selecc--
tlons of
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1885-05-14

sfaggg ride sd s
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1885-05-14

= a marriage in colored high life
occurred recently near Townsville.
The contracting parties were Robert
Reavis, of Henderson and Pattie Har-
grove. Rev. A. Sheppard was the Of
fciating minister. A large number of
the groom's friends making a process
sion of eighteen or twenty buggies, ac-
conpanied him from this place.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1885-05-14

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Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1885-05-14

- A meeting of the colored people
of ReidsviIle and vicinity was held in
the Colored nj. E. Church for the pur-
pose of celebrating the Emancipation
of the colored race which was achiev-
ed at the Surrender at Appomattox,
G. H., Va, April 9th. 1885. Rev. B.
III. Roberts was chosen Chairman and
Rev. e.. f. Parham, Secretary. Tho
Chairman stated the object of the
meeting in connection with G. "A.
Windsor, after singing and prayer.
Several stirring speeches were made
by the following persons: r, H. Rob,
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1885-05-14

THIS IS one Of our leading lines and
in this 6ne zee are eqnalled by teeO aud
erceiied by none. Oar miLtiner, auho
succeeds so areA IN pleasing all of her
customers far the past season, aUiU again
be 7cith 1ts the coming season and ecc
guarantee satisfaction IN every respect.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1885-05-14

He hare not space to euumerate mi
nutei9 each article IN our stock but rest
assured tha ,pe can furnish you anything
you rant IN our line at Book Bottom,
Prices.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1885-05-14
Gloves, Hosiery, Notions,

Handkerchiefs, &c, in an end
less variety. Handsome designs
in Parasols, in all the new
shapes. A beautiful line of
Fans.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-05-28
ADVERTISING THAT PAYS.
What Artistic Effect Does for the Ex-
perienced Advertiser.

What Artistic Effect Does for the Ex-
perienced Advertiser.
Printers Register
Nothing can be truer than the fact
that the most successful merchants are
those who advertise to the best advan-
tage. 1t is not always the man who
spends the most money in advertising
that secures the greatest returns, but he
who, having an article that people
want, makes the fact known to them in
business-like way. 1t is conceded by
men who have made the deepest study
of advertising, that the most direct and
effectual way of reaching the public is
through the press. An advertisement
inserted in periodical paper, be it a
daily, weekly, monthly, or semi-annual,
is seen and read by more people than
in all the thousand and one other forms
of advertising combined. 1t is then of
the utmost Importance that the display
lines in paper be made as pleasing
and attractive as possible, and that
there should be some degree of har-
mony between the article offered for
sale and the type used to call attention
to it. In no country throughout the
world do publishers 60 to the same
trouble and expense in making their
advertising pages attractive, as they do
in the United States, where every line
of type or every illustration that can
catch the public eye is freely used. In
England, the advertising pages Of the
daily papers are as bare Of artistic effect
as the white paper they are printed on.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-05-28
The White House.

The White House covers about one
third of an acre and it has cost up to
the present time about $2,O0O,OO0. 1t
is modelled after castle in Dublin, and
the architect, who wasa South Carolina
man named Hoban, got $500 for draw
ing the plans. When it was first built,
away back in the nineties, it cost $500,
900, but the British burned out its in
side, and its cost has since added to that
sum about $l,700,00O. In it all the
presidents since Washington have
lived, and have added to its beauties
and its expenses. John Quincy Adams
bought the first billiard-table which
was used in it. But in John Adams
time it was only half furnished, and
Abigail Adams used to dry her clothes
in the big east room. Year by year,
however, the furnishing has gone on,
until now it is a sort of a museum OF
art and beauty.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-05-28

The Postmaster General has issued a
circular order to postmasters explana-
tory OF the changes made by Congress
at the last session in the rates of postage.
The postmasters are informed that on
and after July the rate on all domestic
first-class matter, including drop letters
at letter carrier offices, will be 2 cents
per ounce or fraction thereof, instead of
z cents per half ounce. This change
will apply to mail addressed to Canada
but not to other foreign mails. The
new rate on newspaper postage, one
cent per pound goes into effect at the
same time. a-'- ~ :.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-05-28
Wild ESCanadc.

A couple of giddy girls in San Jose,
California, firing of the monotony OF
home life, disguised themselves as
negresses, and started out to see the
world on their own account. After
one nights roost in Stockton hay
stack, however, they were satisfied
with the joys of tramp life, and willing
ly yielded submission when pursuing
Sheriff caught up with them. As the
coloring matter used on their faces and
arms will not wash off, it is unlikely
that the young ladies will attend any
social gatherings or appear on the
streets of their home city for at least a
month or so.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-05-28
What Women Turn TO see.


Bags netted Of Steel heads are car
ried as a sort Of semi shopping bag.
Sleeves of evening dresses are as
short and gloves as long as ever.
0verjsckets Of beaded passementerie
ART to be worn over colored waists.
Bustles are worn very large, because
there is a tendency to do away with
masses of drspery on the tournure.
Plain costume are transformed into
very dressy toilets ny fehus scarfs,
and many other accessories of lace.
The short pelerine mantle, short and
tight in the back. high on the should.
ers, and loose in front, is the leading
spring wrap.
The Eton is a new cutaway jrcket,
pointed in the back and very short on
the sides, where it barely reaches the
waist-line.
Gold and silver braid and all sorts o..
gold decorative objects trim many hats
and bonnets intended for early spring
wear.
A very handsome wrap is a combi-
nation of velvet and Sicilian silk ele.
borately trimmed with hand made
Spanish lace and dull jet beads, and
lined with changeable silk lustreen.
Upon lace bonnets are frequently
placed two rows of roses, set closely
together and one above the other, these
going around the edge and next the
wave of hair, the flowers partly veiled
by falling lace, to correspond with the
crown trimming.
AS was customary last year, summer
muslins lawns, and other SUMMER dia.
phanous gowns are being trimmed
with velvet bows scattered over the
bodice and skirts.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-05-28

A prominent physician at Nyack, N.
T., has been almost blinded by the ex-
plosion of "loaded" cigar. He pur-
chased a box of cigars, and this was the
first one he had tried. The explosion
was caused by a pistol cartridge, which
had been inserted in the cigar by the
person who made it. 1t was an act of
malicious wantonness, the perpetrator
of which, of course, cannot be detected.
The man who would commit such a
senseless act of malice ought to be Sc
verely punished by imprisonment in a
Jail or an insane asylum-we don't
know which.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-05-28

Wars dread alarms carry terror to
Che hearts of peace-loving citizens, but
A Is safe to say that the number of lives
annually sacrificed to liver complaint,
in its various forms, greatly exceed
those of the most destructive battles.
George L. Martinez, of Nicaragua,
writes: During my last visit to New
York, was presented with half dozen
bottles of Mishler's Herb Bitters, and
+ chcerfully testify that less than two
bottles cured me of liver complaint of
1--WE years standing"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-05-28
Meanest Sneak in Town.

Malarial gases sneaked up through
the poorly-c constructed drains and made
baby very sick with malarlal fever.
Baby would have died, but for the
timely use of Browns Iron Bitters.
There is nothing meaner in its way OF
coming, nor worse in its effects, than
this malaria from the Underground re-
gions. Mrs. Mcdonald, of New Haven,
Conn.,, says: "For six years, I suffered
from the effects of malaria, but Browns
Iron Bitters cured me entirely" Try
it, when malaria steals in and under
mines your constitution. 1t will give
relief.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-05-28
Health and Education.

The Sisters of the Academy of the
Visitation, Frederick, Nd, are amongst
those in charge. of educational institu-
tions who use Red Star Cough Cure and
give it to their pupils. They write that
they can heartily recommend it to their
friends.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-05-28

An oyster has stomach and a heart.
In America it has sex, but none in Eu-
rope. We have male and female oys-
ters on the American coast. Those of
Europe combine the two sexes In one
animal.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-05-28
THE FARMER

III search oi new home, where he can So.
cure bctter returns for his labor, should re-
member that the Wabash Is the most direct
route to Arkansas, Texas, Kansas, Nebraska,
and all points south, West. and Northwest
and that round-trip land-explorers' tickets
ticket Offices. Descriptive Advertising mat
ter of Arkansas and Texas sent free to all
applicants by addressing the General Pas.
AUant
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-05-28
THE TOURIST

Has long since chosen the Wabash as the
favorite route to all the summer resorts of the
East, North and West, and Winter Resorts of
,he South as the Company has for years pro-
vidcd better accommodations and more at
class of travel. Tourist Tickets can be had
ut reduced rates at all principal offices of tho
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-05-28
THE INVALID

VIII find the Wabash the most convanient
route to all of the noted health resorts Of
Illinois. Missouri, Arkansas and Texas. and
that the extensive through car system and
superior accommodations of this popular
linervill add greatly to his comfort while en-
route. Pamphlets descriptive of the many
celebrated mineral springs of the West and
South sent free on application
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-05-28

The census of Washington, which
has been in PROCESS for some time, un-
der the direction of the local authorl-
ties, is about completed, and shows a
population of 204 500.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-05-28
THE CAPITALIST

Can get the information necessary to secure
safe and profitable Investments In agricul.
ture, stock-raising, mining, numbering. or
any of the many Inviting aelds throughout
dersigned. ~'-
F. CHANDLER,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent, 81. Louis, IA.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-05-28
OHIO lNDIANA-M MICHIGAN
WABASH
ROUTE!
TIE BUSINESS MAN

When he travels wants to go lick, wants 10
be comfortable, wun!s to arrive ut destination
on time, In fact, wants q strictly business
trip. and consequently takes the popular
his |,cnsngements and continue to prosper and
be happy.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-06-12
Alaska.

A writer in Bradstreet's tells of the re-
sources of Alaska. He dwells particularly
on the salmon fisheries, the cod fisheries,
the whale fisheries and the valuable yellow
cedar timber. He floated down the Yukon
2,O43 miles. At 2 1000 miles from its mouth
the salmon began to be seen; they in
creased as he descended until when within
500 or 600 miles Of its mouth he found the
natives lived almost exclusively upon them,
and that the amount taken from the Co.
lumbia river annually would make no per-
ceptible effect on the Yukon. or the cod
fisheries he says Newfoundland would no
more compare to the fields in Behring's
Straits than would the Hudson Bay people
compare 10 numbers with the Chinese.
The whale fisheries are important; he is in
love with the magnificent ceders.
He thinks the scenery Of Southeastern
Alaska will draw people to that region
always: that the route for q thousand
miles north Of Olympia is almost all the
way along a deep, beautiful and quiet
channel, shut out from the open sea by
continuous islands. In point of fact, the
masses of the United States do not half
appreciate all there is of Alaska. 1t will
be the nursery of o new generation of
fshermen; we believe that it will yet be-
come a great mining country, and the
timber interests will by and by become
most important. The purchase of the
country was q wise one, Notwithstanding
all the sneers that have been hurled at it.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-06-12
Gold Park. Nxa Couatx

10 fumored that negotiations are
pending Tor resumption Of work in the
mines Of Gold Park. Nye county. When
'nese mines first started up II was thoupbt
sna' the ore was Of a free mill.
h ona.scser. says the Belmont Courier.
t Iu' q = little free milling experience taught
some.bina ,h that they had found
s.and-the orc assayed we'll, bnt the hnli.
!. oo ~ produced was next 10 0. Ia short.
A. d, cost about three hundred dollars to nro.
d doos one IN hundred and work was aban.
IL felt little or no affinity 20. i1e 'nas
copper plates or the QUICKSILVER IT, m :
intends nna to give this property 4 trislrsy ~po
ro av ep0 IN M, harry m,n Morse. He will put a
this free ore to induce i. 10 oA, es ana neat
precious contents elsewhere thar in ,hs
'aiiings. We wish the enternrise .r ~ we
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-06-12
ee Concert Hall

George Elston, an old.time md very
popular variety actor and an excellent
singer, returned to the Base Range from
San Francisco yesterday and will com
mence an engagement at the Truckee
Concert Hall tomorrow Saturday even
ing. He will be supported by Miss Irene
Orsman, a charming vocalist, and MISS
Minnie Hallock, who comes to Eureka
with the reputation of being q very pleas
ing actress. Neither of these ladies have
as vet appeared on the stage In this
town. and their debut is looked forward
TO with considerable interest on the part
of amusement lovers. As q matter OF
course Miss Viola Sherman, Louis BOOK
and other talent now at the Truckee VIII
appear on the occasion mentioned.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-06-12

A GLOOMY
The Mining and Milling Situation
I'm Nye County.


Says the Belmont Courier OF the 9Th in
slant: At no time in the history of min
ing in Nye have things in general worn 80
black q look. Mines are shut down that
ought to be producing ore sufficient to
keep all the stamps and furnaces in the
county working. Nearly all the bullion
produced was obtained from above water
level-and what little ore that at present
Is being extracted also comes from above
water and is shipped out OF the county for
reduction. Below water the ores for the
most part are OF q rebellious character,
and the general closing down Of the mills
would seem to indicate that those who were
engaged in the reduction OF these base ores
did not understand how to work them.
Assays showed that they contained the sill
yer, but the millmen failed TO come within
o0 per cent Of extracting il. When some
method IL devised to successfully work
these ores. there will be q chance for deep
mining in Nye. The lodges in most OF the
mines go down TO water, and then the
WORK OF sinking is stopped for want of
proper machinery to proceed further into
the W Of the earth and the knowledge
that so far as this county is concerned.
these base ores have never been proftably
reduced. The upper levels are then worked
out IN a coyote like style, and as soon AZ
all the ore that these scientific miners can
souge Is reduced the mine ia closed down
AZ, a ID INDEFINITE period. None but capt.
'Aiis'S can ever hope to handle ii again.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-06-12
PENITENT
How n Nevada sport Punished
Himself.

Himself.
Arthur McEwen in the Post tells Of Bill
Gibson's peculiar way Of furnishing him
self after be had done a foolish ction It
is q trait of old GIBBS, well known all over
the State. and will interest q good many:
One morning, about twenty years ago, q
solitary muleman might have been seen
ascending the eastern slope of the Sierra
Nevada Mountains. II was Mr.. Gibson,
and his saddle-bags were loaded down with
coin. He was On his way to Marysville,
to offer battle to the sports Of that metro
polls. In due time he arrived, and the
battles were fought. A week after his ap-
p~earance in Marysville Mr.. Gibson might
have been seen ascending the western slope
of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. He was
on foot. The mule followed up the steep
trail, led by the halter. The saddle bags
were empty. The day was extremely hot.
Mr.. Gibson toiled along, adding to the
difficulty of the ascent by bearing upon
his shoulder q young tree, weighing per-
haps $50 pounds.
"Why in thunder don't you drop that
log and ride, partner p inquired an as
tonished prospector, who, wandering over
the mountain, had encountered the heavy
laden and profusely perspiring gambler.
Because" answered Mr.. Gibson, CIV
ing himself q cuff on the ear, q id
fool like me don't deserve to ride. Walk,
you blasted fooli' he cried, addressing
himself in tones Of anger and contempt,
"Walk ell the way to Virginia and carry
yer log. Perhaps il will be a lesson"
And the painful, penitential journey was
resumed.