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, 1888-01-20

Fleas love dirt, AMI in il they flourish
End multiply most buudantlv. But in
spite OF 81. Dominic ycaa, and tlcir I'M
clean Lauf: tie e~, .l. TN: little
fellows. let 10 puo one uutcr ;le micro
scope. 1t scerl5 to he cl,.AcI in 2 sort OF
nr.sOIr formed Of I~a.s overlapping
plates, that agc 20 exceedingly tough as to
be almost INTERCHANGEABLE. Its head is
small Il very Gnia, and it has Il single
eye upon each side This eye il black.
and the rays Of light sciutillntc within re
like SPARKS OF fire. Puget managed to
look through one Of those eyes, and he
found thu: il diminished objects in size
while il multiplied them in numbcr-a
man appearing like IN army Of fairies,
and the ilGmC Of n candle becoming 1000
tiny stars. From the shape of its head,
and for other reasons, the flea is supposed
TO use only one eye at n time. Tho often
sivc weapon of tho flea is composed of
two palpi, or f~cclcrs, two piorCers and n
tongue. When 1T feeds it stands erect,
thru5tinE this sucker into the flesh; and
1t viii cat without intcrmission until dis
turbCd, for it void5 as fast as It swallows
its food. 1t is interesting to put several
ia a glnss, and, giving them n piece Of
raw meat, see them all standing on their
hind legs to sue up its juices.
Their manner of breathing is still unde-
termined, but it is thought most probable
that they receive air into their bodies
through small holes Mt the ends of the
pnlpi.-S. l.. Clayes in Swiss Cross.
, 1888-01-20

Messrs. Lamar, Villas and Dickinson,
which is in itself a complement. The
news of the confirmation will be pecu-
liarly gratifying to all the friends of Sec
retary Shannon, and he has made a host
of them during his residence in Chey-
enne. Personally he is a man of broad
culture and liberal views, while officially
he is conscientious in the performance of
his duties, and afable In his treatment of
those with whom he is brought in contact.
Those who know him best respect aud
admire him most, and all unite in hoping
that his official career in Wyoming may
be long and prosperous.
, 1888-01-20

The interesting fact is stated that so in
d~estructible by wear or decay is the Afri-
can lakewood that vessels built of it have
lasted 100 years, to be then only broken
up because of their poor sailing qualities
from faulty models. The wood, in fact, is
one of the most remarkable known, on
account of its very great weight, hardness
and durability, its weight varying from
forty-two to ffty-two pounds per cubic
foot; it works easily, but on account of
the large quantity Of slick contained in it
the tools employed are quickly worn away.
1t also contains an oil which prevents
spikes and other iron work with which 1t
Is in contact from rusting.-New York
Sun.
, 1888-01-20

THERE is a good deal Of rot being pub
lished in the newspapers about losses thus
far experienced in the cattle business. So
far as Wyoming is concerned. these re-
ports are altogether without foundation.
The cattle came into the winter in the
finest possible trim, and though some
very cold weather has been experienced
within the past week, the cold snap has
not yet been sufficiently protracted to do
the least bit of harm. Besides. very
little snow has fallen, the feed is plentiful
and easily got at. Eastern tenderfeet
should not forget that it is yet a little too
carly in the season to work the annual
scare oyer heavy cattle losses.
, 1888-01-20

A rapid method of soldering telegraph
wires has recently been introduced and is
now to be generally adopted in Russia.
Its principal advantage consists in the
saving of time required for the work and
in the avoidance of any ''scraping,'
which would to some extent reduce the
strength of the wire. The two ends of
the wire, already embraced by binding
wire, are dipped into q vessel holding a
considerable quantity of melted solder,
upon the top of which there is sufficient
powdered sal ammoniac TO leave a thick
layer of liquid salt. The ends of the wire
pressed into the vessel are quickly Joined,
however dirty they may be.-Frank
Inslln'a
, 1888-01-20

What shall wedo to better u divorce
laws2" says an exchange. They might
be improved some by requiring husband
and wife to live together six months be-
fore either can file an application. This
might reduce the number of marriages,
but it would have a good effect in reduc.
ing the ~buoyancy of the divorce market,
, 1888-01-20

T'N7 IFVW'T TF'TWWFINfF"'I
"Shcepmen representing over 500, 000
sheep" have resolved that congressman
representing over 60, 900, 900 people,
ought not to lower taxes on woods and
woolens. If this were a government of,
by and for sheep, the resolution would
command respect.
, 1888-01-20
The Lever that Moves Everything.
TPittsburu DIgpatch1

In these days neither cities nor individ-
ual can set their light under abushel and
still succeed in business. Advertising is
the everyday lever to move the wheels
Of trade, and the newspapers are the
most powerful mediums Of advertising.
, 1888-01-20
PITH IN PARAGRAPHS,
Unnecessary Economy.
IBirmIngham lAla.l Herald

We hope the rumor is MT true which
says that the sultan of Turkey has reduced
the number OF his wives to $50. And
Just at a time when when seal skin sacques
are so dog cheap.
, 1888-01-20

THE United States senate yesterday
confirmed Major s. D. Shannon as secre-
tary Of Wyoming territory. His name
appears in the first list that has been
transmitted since the confirmation of
, 1888-01-20

macon lelegrapn.I
They call it mind cure in Boston and
'voodooism" on the southern plantations,
but the only difference is in the name and
in the fact that voodoo charges less.
, 1888-01-20
Great bargains in clothing at i. Loeb 5.

AcN5cv's B BIood F Rtmsd is the ts, GnIy
feed It is a positive cure for Ulcers, Erup-
tions or Syphilitic Poisoning. 1t purifes the
wholo system, and banishes all Rheumatic
md Neuralgia pains. We guarantee it.
DR., w. n. Hunt.
, 1888-01-20

DAILY LEADER all transient advertisements
10 cents per line each insertion, G consecutive
Insertions 4 cents per line one month 3 cents
yer line.
Minor mention notices. among local reading
matter, Is cents per line each Insertion.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
Daily, delivered by carrier, CSC per week,
81 per month.
Daily, bv mail, 81 per month, S5m Tor six
months, $40 per year, 80 advance.
Weekly 500 per annum, Sl.26 for SIX months,
1avable In advance.
JNO. p. CARROLL, Editor
, 1888-01-20

A man who undertakes to carve n duck
with n dull knife, and with no knowledge
of tho birds anatomy, deserves the
prayers of everybody at the dinner table.
, 1888-01-20
thousands OE CHILDREN

Are born Into the world every day with some &C.
Zcmatous affection, such as milk crust. Scall
head, scurt, or dandrutt, sure TO develop into an
agoniZing eczema, the itching, burning, and dis
hEuratlon OF which make life n prolonged tor
turc unless properly treated.
\ warm bath with CUTItURA SOAP, an cX-
quiSttc skin Beautitier, and n single application
OF CUrICURA. the Great skin Cure. with Il little
CUrICURA R~ESoLyEST, the New Blood Puri-
her, are often sufficient to arrest the progress of
the disease, and point to speedy and perma-
nent cure.
Hence, no mother who loves her children who
take pride in their beauty. ipurlty, and health,
inheritance, "a skin without n blemish. amt IA
body nourtShed by pure blOOd,-shouId fail to
make trial of the CUTGCURA REMEDIES.
Sold everywhere. Price. Cuticura, SOC Soap,
&c ReSolyent, 81. Prepared by the Potter
Drug and Chemical Co, Boston, Mass.
G-Send for How to Cure skin Diseases, -
81 pages, 50 illustrations, and 100 testimonials.
, 1888-01-20

Not one of the four presidents of the
French republic since its origin in 1870
was horn in Paris.
, 1888-01-20
While Democratic in Politics, it Proposes to Give
all the News.

Full Associated Press Reports. Supple
mented by Special Dispatches from
the Territory.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-09-13
THE PIEDMONT SECTION.
ITEMS OF NEWS FROM NEAR by
COUNTIES.


Haversack of Happenings Gathered
From Various Sections in Piedmont
North Carolina.
The recent excursion from Mt. Airy to
Fayetteville Letted its managers about
$3.50.
The boys in Lexington have caught the
Democratic fever and have raised flag
pole like the "big boys"
Trinity College opened auspiciously.
Thirty-6ve young men stood their exami-
nation and entered the freshman class.
The standard-keeper of DAVE county,
Mr.. VIM. Griffin, died in that county on the
4th inst, aged go years.
Statewide will vote on Oct. 9Th to issue
bonds to the amount of $4,000 for the pur-
pose of establishing an electric light plant
there.
sonal property of Davie county, for the
whites, is 81 ,542, 22s; for the colored $29,,
908, says the Times.
Prof. J. H. Hill, Superintendent of
Public Instruction of Iredell county tender
ed his resignation to the county commits
sioners last week.
MIR. John Banner, ST., died at Mt. Airy
recently, in his 87th year, leaving eight
children, about 80 grand children, and 26
great grs cd children to mourn his demise.
Lexington has first lass cigar manu-
| factory which is successfully conducted by
| Messrs. Craverd & Frank, two experienced
workmen. They report their business good
The Third Party Times, of Reidsville,
learns that if Col. Morehead is elected to
Congress petition will be gotten up by the
| citizens-of Reidsville asking for public
building there.
| An old man in Caswell, who ha.! beer
married twice, is reported to have run away
last week with his brothers Is year old
daughter, and left five childsen behind. He
was 60 or 20 years old.
| "A surv eyor with full corps of assist
ants are engaged in surveying the Higl
Point, Randleman and Asheboro railroad
The Enterprise is reliably informed tina
work will be vigorously pressed until tn,
long looked for railroad will be completed
The R. s. D. R. R. Co. proposed to tn,
commissioners of Greensboro to build
$4,000 depot there provided they woult
close up one of their main thoroughfares il
order to give the company sufficient grount
to erect it. The commissioners refused t,
accept the proposition.
The Radical ring bosses of Davie count,
are greatly frightened over the strong coun
ty ticket recently nominated by the Demo
Gratis. They have commenced caucusin;
already aud are av are of the fact that ther
is trouble in the camp, and that they will
have to sail over troubled waters between
| this and November 9th.
| 1t is stated that few years ago Robert
Sears, of Yadkin county, went out west t.
visit his two sons, and promised them tina
if they would come back home he woul,
convey all his property to them. The.
came, but the old man changed his min
and concluded not to deed his property
away The sons got mad and burned tw
tenant houses and two tobacco barns on tn
| place and then skipped out
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-09-13
The Orphans in vinston-salem.

Miss Lena NJ. Hudgins, teacher in charge
entertainments at the Masonic picnic at
NJ ocksville, and on their return home gave
similar entertainments in the Twin City,
Greensboro and Reidsviile. writes thus
pleasantly of the picnic and their visit to
the Twin Cities
SIN spite of the cloudy evening we met
with a warm reception in Winston and were
safely "packed" for Mocksville on the fol-
lowing morning. To attempt to give an
account of such grand and hospitahle oc-
| casion as the annual masonic picnic at
Mocksville always proves to be, would be
out of the question, ITO say the least"
| Suffice it to say, the crowd was immense,
| the dinner delicious, and the collection OF
| three hundred dollars unusually good-it
| could not be otherwise when SO excellent a
collector as Mr. Bailey exercised his energy
Centenary Church of Winston, delivered an
address which could not have failed to please
his hearers. Gen. Leach, of Lexington,
whose enviable reputation is so widely
known, by his wit and wisdom shown in an
excellent address, captivated anew the
hearts of all, especially the force from the
Oxford Orphan Asylum The hospitality
| OF the people OF MocksVllle is beautiful
They were ever mindful of the happiness o.
the children and gave every care and atten
ton that could be desired.
On the journey homeward we gave enter
tainments in Salem ands Winston. Boil
evenings the Hall was packed TO overflow
ing and goodly sum was contributed to thu
| Asylum. Just here we desire to return
hearty thanks to Messrs. Norfeet, DaltoI
and Ebert for kindness received, and to Dr.
Bahnson, too, who SO kindly rendered hi
services during the illness of two of the boys
We will ever entertain pleasant reooliec
cert in Salient, DIR. Rohdt haler gave touch
ing talk which went far to make the people
manifest their interest in substantial mar
ner. On Sunday Mr.. Norman and the 81
perintendent of the Sunday School extend
ed special invitation to the class to atten
the Centenary Church. We did SO, and er
joyed an excellent sermon from Rev. d
Pool"
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-09-13
Some Big Melons.

The Durham Recorder few days since
boosted of a water melon weighing sixty
four pounds, -and spoke as if such melons
as those were novelty around Durham.
Why, Brother, it is common thing to see
big melons in Winston. In order to con-
vince you that such is u fact we will give
you the weights of some which our friend
Mr.. Frank Hege had on exhibition at the
"big coffee pot" in Salem. We give the
figures in order to convince you that we
raise fine ones every year:
In 1886, two; weight s74 and LOG lbs.
In 'S7, two weight 81 and 66.
In 'SS, four; weight 534, 55, Sc and 81.
Gorton's Minstrels.
Gorton's original New Orleans Minstrels,
an organization with first-class reputation
for artistic performances will give an enter
tainment at Winston Opera House on Tues
day evening, Sept. 9th. This company
comes highly endorsed, one of the many
complimentary notices being taken from the
Daily Ners, Baltimore:
"At Masonic Temple Gorton's Original
New Orleans Minstrels appeared to packed
house last night. This organization con-
tains among its members some of the best
minstrel talent in the country. The songs,
sketches and speciality acts are admirably
given, and the jokes possess the merit of a
considerable degree of freshness. The min
strels will continue as the attraction through
the week."
Reserved seats can be had at Browns
Drug Store.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-09-13
BOOTS SHOES

Our mammoth stock Of winter
Boots and Shoes are now arriving
and as promised we are prepared to
open your eyes on prices. We call
your special attention TO our S1.99
Bee Hive Boot, made expressly for
us. We have this proposition to
make in regard to it: You may
buy a pair of anybody's $3.50 or
$500 boot and wear day and day
about with ours, and if it does not
prove as good we will refund the
money. Our SO and SO cent women
shoes areperfect annihilators of COM
petition. To those who are partial
to homemade shoes we offer full
line of the Bush Hill or Randolph
shoes, the best homemade shoe on
the market, and people say our pri-
ces are from 10 to 50 cents per
pair lower than other houses sell
! them,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-09-13

Valuation of Real Estate Etc. In Forsyth
County for 1888.
Every township in Forsyth having made
returns to our clover and efficient Register
of Deeds, Capt. D. P, Mast, regarding the
number of polls, valuation of real estate,
ETC., we gather the following facts and fig
ures of the assessments as laid down for the
county as whole.
Number of white polls, 1856.
Number of colored polls, SOL.
| Number of acres of land in various town.
ships, 222,1so4.
Valuation of said lands, 81, ISL ,492.
Number of town lots, 1,724; valuation
| s1,512,713.
Number of horses, 2,2sl; valuation,
$127, Ol9.
Number of mules, s9s; valuation $685.
90.
Number of jacks and jennies 6 valuation
$215
Number of goats AZ valuation $44.
Number of cattle 5,329 valuation $780,
636
Number of hogs $3.50 valuation $40, 0O3
| Number of sheep 2,127 valuation
$2,1O4
Value farming utensils, &c, $685.. SS9.
| Machinery acts. of 'S7, 1921 ,735.
Solvents and credit, &c, '87, $1,041 ,174.
Shares joint stock companies, S22,415.
All other personal property, including
cotton Tin seed) lint, tobacco, leaf or manu-
factured, &c, 1915, 4S9.
Aggregate value of real end persoaa
property Of whites, Sa,2sa, log.
Aggregate value for blacks, $60,82l.
Railroad franchise for school purposes
DO, $1l ,ses.
Railroad property, machinery, &c, SOL,
47s.
Total State, general and special tax, nc
including the 12a cts property tax for schoe
purposes, $l,7sl.lSa
Poll tax, S4al4
Total county tax, 81, 945,S 1862.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-09-13
Suspended Until Friday.

In consequence of the recent rains. the
Dockery was suspended Monday until to-
morrow friday when they will speak in
Winston. Prior to the above announcement
the Democrats of the Twin-City were ar
ranging to meet the next Governor of North
Carolina in royal style, as they were expect
ing him to come las he would have done)
through the country from Mt. Airy, at which
place they were billed for a joint discussion
Tuesday. However, every voter in Forsyth
should turn out and hear the two candidates
to morrow.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-09-13
DEPRES-
uOCompani,
ENSURES
l. RATES.
r OSSES PR
II CALENDA
BLOTTERS and
augII I'm
DISSOLL .un OF COMPREHENSIVE !

The "opa1tnershp heretofore existing between A. F. Hall
and w. Franklin, under the firm of Hall & Franklin
has this day been dissolved by mutual consent A, F. Hall
retiring Aug g. 1888. A. f. HALL, w. E. FRANKLIN
The business will be continued by W. E. Franklin Co.,
at the old stand Old Town and Fifth streets
Sign Red Tea Pot where all times will be glad see
many friends and prepared make Ones good
goods low and prompt attention to business All ndeb
ed to the old firm will please do the kindness call
early possible nd make settlement.
W. E. FRANKLIN & Co.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-09-13
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Convention Postponed.

The Stokes county Democratic Conven-
ton W hioh was announced to meet In Dam
bury last Monday week, Sept. 3rd, was
postponed until next Monday, the 18th
inst, at which time every appointed dele
gate is earnestly requested to meet at the
above place for the purpose Of nominating a
c 'unty ticket. The p,stponement was .oc-
caaionel by the Indictment weather which
prevented full representation of delegates
being present.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-09-13
The Firemen's Tournament. Postponed.

Owing to the recent Indictment weather,
the managers of the proposed Firemen's
Tournament which was announced to take
place IN Greensboro Yesterday and to-day,
decided to postpone the Tournament until
The 2Gti and 9th inst. The grounds were
50 wet that it was thought to be impossible
to carry oat the programme succ essfully.
This was no doubt disappointment to ma
ny, however, our fremen now have more
inae to equip themselves for the trip.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-09-13
sucklen,s Arnlea sal.e.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheug3. geYer Sores
letter. Chaprsd Hands, ChilbIains Corns and
all Skin Eruptioas. aud positively cures Piles
or no pay required. 1t Is guaranteed to give
pcrfe e satisfaction, or money refunded, Price
25cts per box. For sale by v. y. Thomps0n.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-09-13
To Commence Next Sunday Night.

Rer r. G. Pearson, the noted evangelist,
is expected to arrive in Winston on the
noon train next Saturday, and on Sunday
night will commence his series of meetings
in the Centenary VI. E. Church. During
his stay here we are informed that he will
make his home with the hospitable family
of Mr.. J. IL. Rogers, on Cherry Street.
During the present week, commencing
Monday night, Union Prayer Meetings are
being held in the various churches of VIM
ston-Salem. To night the services will be
conducted in the Moravian Church, Salem,
and to morrow night in the NJ. P. Church.
There will be no meeting Saturday night,
as Mr. Pearson has informed the various
pastors that he desired to meet them at this
time and talk with them upon matters per-
tanning to the meeting.
The services to be conducted by Mr.
Pearson promise to result in much good
Our ministers are all earnest workers, and
with such divine as Mr.. Pearson to assis
them THE SENTINEL believes that the
fruits of the meeting will be coed results
Should the church, in which the services
will be commenced, be found inadequate to
accommodate the vast crowd that is expect
ed to turn out, the Orinoco warehouse is
spoken of as a suitable and conveniently
located building for the meeting to be re
moved to.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-09-13
Winston City Schools.

Winston City Schools.
Superintendent Blair requests us to state
that the regular work of the Winston City
Schools (white) will begin Monday, Sept.
18th, and that it is exceedingly important
that all pupils who expect to enter school
should promptly present themselves at 8
o'clock on this first day of the session. Par
ents earnestly requested to bear this in
mind as the schools will be thoroughly re-
organized and those pupils who do not be-
gin with their respective classes must suffer
great loss. All new pupils and all who have
not Cards of Admission will please present
themselves for examina ton on Friday
morning, Sept 18th, between the hours of
9 and IL. The teachers will please meet in
the office at $50 on Friday morning and
on Saturday morning.