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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1891-07-30
An Example of Littleness.

About the smallest trick ever play
ed under the wing of high protection
is the one in which Samoa figures.
When the great wreck occurred, the
brave islanders were presented with
the remains of the warships. They
ent them here to be sold, as the
United States offered the most con-
venient market, and the high protec-
ton minions assessed duties on them.
This beats NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
City Times.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1891-07-30
CUpID x.OSTTfkE CK1AsE.
An Ira:e Father Had Two WenId. BE
Eiupers arrested In Etoanoke.

A Roanoke, Va. special says: Ser
geant J. K. Frier, of Salem. to day
arrested Charlie Taylor and Rosa
Ramsey, alias Gordon, alias Frennch
of Petersburg. He met the couple
at the depot a few minutes after re-
ceiving postal dated Petersburg
and signed by DIR. J. w. French
asking for the arrest of his daugh-
ter, Rosa Ramsey or French, and
Charlie Taylor, with whom she had
been away, offering $50 reward for
their capture. The girl said she
had left because her father had mis-
treated her, and that he was unable
to pay the reward. Taylor was held
on the charge of abduction.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1891-07-30
Educational Centre of the State.

Prof. J. Allen Holt, Of Oak Ridge,
writes to The Greensboro Daily Re-
cord as follows relative to the local
ago:
The statement in the Twin-City
Daily as to there being 5000 pupils
in school within a radius of 25 miles,
with Oak Ridge Institute as a centre,
is without doubt approximately cor
rect. The remark the live editor O:
the TWin-City Daily quotes is proba-
bly, mine. with modifi :ation. Irecent-
~ made a calculation that there were,
last year, in the colleges and second
airy schools within a radius oftwenty
five miles of Oak Ridge Institute,
nearly or quite. 1000 boarding pup
lis. This district includes, beside Oak
Ridge Institute with over 800 board
ing pupils, Salem Fen a'e Academy
with $50 students, Davis Sci ool wit h
about 275, Greensboro Female col
lege $50, Guildford college $50, Trim
ity college 200, Elon college 150.
High Point Fem lie college, Reidsviile
Female college, beside such good and
prosperous High schools as Pleasant
Garden, Kerncrsvilie, Madison, Sum-
merfeld, Walnut Cove, Salem Boys
and Gibsonville. and possibly some l
do not just now think of. Add to
this, a number of boarding pupils in
the large and eNcellently conducted
graded schools of Reidsville, Green's
bpro, and Winston-Salem, and as
the Twin-City Daily says sit isprob-
able that no other spot of equal area
| in the South can make better show
ing" Truly this Piedmont country
is the Educatio al capital of the
| State if not of the South.
The above does not include the
colored Graded School of Winston
which has an enrolment ofabout TOO
| pupils DAILY SENTINEL
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1891-07-30

The people of the South, remarks
the Washington Post, are justified
in their feeling of irritation at the
thousands who go West to settle on
tho arid lands of the plains, and then
ask for a grant from the Federal
Treasury to make them productive.
There is not a Southern State that
has not a superabundance Of unoccu-
pied land needing settlers and ready
for cultivation under the most favor
able conditions.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1891-07-30

Postmaster General Wanama-
ker was in Philadelphia on Sun
day last conducting services at
the Bethany Sunday school. The
subject of his lecture was the first
miracle of Christ. Possibly the
Postmaster's own intricate posi-
tiOn just at this time has directed
his mind to!the study of miracles.
1.-The succeeds in getting out of the
Keystone Bank affair, nothing
short of q miracle will be the
causc. He is Sin it'' and the
world will probably see it all
later.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1891-07-30
Shake Him.

SALEM, N c.. July 25.
Mr.. EDIToR-My best young man only
ccme: to see me three times a week and we
are engaged to be married. De you think
that is right? AGGIE 3.
Of course, it isn't. A fellow with Il
pretty girl for sweetheart, as you
are bound to be, or you wouldn't be
living in Salem, ought to be sNaken
till his whiskers fall out if he doesn't
get around at least seven nights in
the week with two or three matinees.
Our advice to you is to shake him.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1891-07-30

In some parts of Russia the peas
ants are f1ogged when they fail to
pay their taxes. This year there ar.
SO many defaulters that flogging ma
chimes have been invented to polish
them off with neatness and dispatch.
-Ex.
America is going to have tc fol-
low suit if she continues to permit
the Republicans to run this Govern
ment. Like the revenue collector
going over the districts cutting up
stills, the party will send swarm
of its agents out in the country to
spank the farmers who kick against
the tariff extortion.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1891-07-30
STATE TOBACCO ASSOCIATION.
Tobacco Board of Trade, Will
. Deliver an Address.

The annual meeting of the North
Carolina State Tobacco Association
which will be held at Morehead City
on August 9Th and 9th promises to
be the most interesting and success
ful gathering of the tobacco men ev-
er held in the State.
P1esi Cent W. w. Wood, of the
Winston Tobacco Board of Trade,
is preparing an address in which he
will show how the United States
census officers commit an error by
giving North Carolina ere di t
for only 81, 5000. 900 of leaf tobacco,
when the fact is Winston alone sells
100000 pounds, besides there
a half dozen other markets in the
State which sell from SIX to ten mil
lion pounds annually. One reason
which will be assigned by President
Wood is that great deal Of the to-
bacco grown on the border counties
of the old North State finds it way
to Virginia markets, hence the lat
ter State gets credit for that which
properly belongs to our own State
Mr.. Wood is getting up reliable in
formation from all parts of the State
relative to the tobacco industry and
his address will no doubt be the
liveliest ever heard at any tobacco
convention.
The. Baltimore Record correspond
ent commits an error in stating that
Mr.. Wood is president of the State
Tobacco Association of North Caro-
lima. Mr.. j. S. Lockhart, of Dur
ham, is the president of the associa-
ton. Mr.. w. W. Wood is president
of the Winston Tobacco Board of
Trade.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1891-07-30

THE EDITORS TABLE.

The latest humanitarian propo-
sitiOn is to chlorofOrm criminals
to death. While this may not be
as practical it is certainly an
aesthetic way of settling the busi
ness.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1891-07-30
A Terrible Situation at Spring Lake

"Dear me! dear me!n cried Ethel,
as the hotel clock pointed to mid
night
"What's the matter, dear?" asked
her mother.
"Why, mommer, buried Chollie
dc Sappy in the sand this morning
and forgot to dig him upn'
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1891-07-30

The North Carolina State Alli-
ance meets at Moreilead August
18th. The Progressive Farmer
thinks it will be the largest Con-
vention ever held IN the State
and will be harmonious, con-
servative body. We will see.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-09
THE FORREsTAL CLAIM

For Extra Work on the Midway
Sewer Heard in Committee.
The council committee on streets held
a special meeting last evening at the
court house for the purpose of hearing
testimony on the claim of FOrrestal
Brothers, the contractors, for extra work
done on the Midway sewer system. Aid.
Gehan, Sanboln, Sullivan and Bielen-
Derg were present, just FORM
ing quorum. Marcus d. Mum
appeared on behalf of the petitioners,
and City Attorney LaWler represented
the city's interests. The Forrestal
brothers claim that on Oct. "a, 1889, they
entered into contract with the city of
st. Paul to build the system of sewers
known as the Midway system. The
contract price was S107, 200, but the con-
tractors claim that, owing to changes
and notifications in the plans, made by
order OF the city engineer, they were
compelled to furnish extra material, do
extra work to the extent of S37, 80.
The contention of the city is that.
though some of the extra work was done
as claimed, the charges are too high,
also that many of the items of expense
should not have been incurred.
Aid. Sullivan said that he was not
prepared to hear any testimony in the
absence of the city engineer, whose
presence was absolutely necessary.
Aid. Sanborn stated that as evidence
was to be heard for the contractors and
for the city it would be necessary to
have a stenographer present to take the
testimony.
1t was arranged that the stenographer
of the city engineer should be present
at the meeting on Monday evening,
when testimony will be heard.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-09
ROUNDED UP BY TWoHY.
The Police Court Judge Deals Out
Justice With Even Hand.

The Police Court Judge Deals Out
Justice With Even Hand.
The usual grist of the municipal court
mill did not develop any sensations
yesterday.
Emil G. E. Steffens, who was arrested
the previous day for embezzlement of
moneys belonging to George p. Smith
& Son, of the st. Paul advertising bu-
reau, had his case continued until
Wednesday. bail being fixed at 500.
Robert Berry and his mother ap-
conduct preferred by August Christ.
The affair seemed to be an all-round
dispute between neighborS, and Judge
CwOhy bound all three over to keep
the peace for six months.
Harry Jefferson, a lad, for throwing
stones at Kansas City train, received
lecture from the judge and sent about
his business. Eddie Barrett, another
lad, charged with stealing a bicycle
from DR.. Nelson, was also sent home,
the complainant declining TO prosecute.
Willis Harrod, a waiter, for quenchiug
his thirst with beer and fancying he was
Sioux Indian at liberty to yell and
shout on the streets, was fined SO.
Hugh Dolan, an old fellow, for a similar
0ffenSe was assessed two fiVeS. Josie
Davis, who says she belongs to the
Flour City, also contributed $40 to the
collection plate forebeing drunk on the
highways. John Barnes. Harry Call
and Thomas Lynch, three specimen
''vags," we're told 20 enter a walking
match and get out of the city, or they
would 90 to the baStile at Como.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-09
The Trades Assembly.

The trade and labor assembly met last
evening, large number of delegates
being present. j. j. Ryder sent in his
resignation as president and Vice Pres
ident J. f. McNally was elected president
to fill the unexpired term. The dele
gates from the cornice workers union
stated that their difficulty had not yet
ton requests their employees to sign an
agreement as condition to obtaining
work. They also reported that the firm
of Adam Decker is employing nom
union men. The delegates were in
structed to report this fact to their re-
spective unions and committee was
appointed to visit the firm with view
to adjusting the difficulty. a resolution
was adopted pledging support to the
BARRIERS early closing agreement.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-09

a box which works to-day may
for some reason refuse to act
tomorrow, and therefore examina-
tions should be made frequently. The
niggardly policy which prompted the
removal of two men from the most inn
portant branch of the fire service, thus
leaving that branch crippled and in
capable, has already resulted in losses
heavy enough to have paid these mems
salaries for ten years. There is no tell
ing at what moment the failure of an
alarm in the wholesale district may
cause a loss that would pay the running
expenses of the entire fire department
for that length of time. From the way
things are running it seems that but
little dependence is to be placed
on the accuracy of action on any
hre box of the old pattern. The
allowance made for running expense
and Improvements is not large enough
to admit of any Improvement i'll this re-
gard, and the situation is that the valu-
able property of the taxpayer is at the
mercy of an imperfect machine, and the
work of the most perfect fire depart
ment in the Northwest is rendered use
less. Supt. Jenkins has repeatedly re-
ported the necessity of replacing the
old style boxes with those of non-inter
ference pattern, but no notice has been
taken of the warning. 1t may be that
the worst results of the neglect are yet
to develop.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-09

Albert Beckman. grand larceny in the
second degree, taking from the room of
Margaret Smith, ON Seventh street,
5000 in money, five gold rings, a watch,
gold chain, etc.
Reginald Manders and Alfred j..
Snooks, a second indictment for grand
larceny in the second degree, stealing
safety bicycle belonging to E lott
Aldin valued at SIS; and third indict-
ment for stealing a typewriter valued
at SIS from the Y. M. G. A. rooms; also
fourth Indictment for stealing a $50
bicycle from Thomas n. VInton.
|, Henry Hackett, grand larceny in the
second degree for stealing watch and
chain from the residence of James w.
Robinson, on Sixth street.
Fred Vortman and Fred Clark, grand
larceny in the second degree, for steal
ing S25, ETC., belonging to Henry Rich
ings and wife.
Charles Nelson and Frank Murphy,
grand larceny in the. second degree,
stealing lot of cloth belonging to F..
| Cartier, a tailor.
Richard Henderson, Frank Holton
and Charles Mitchell, grand larceny in
the second degree, for stealing flute,
two banjos. an accordion, six pairs of
trousers, two flannel shirts and two
pairs of blankets from the dwelling Of
E. K. Wedelstadt, in White Bear town
ship.
The above named persons will be ar
raigned before Judge Egan Monday
morning, in Court Room No. /.
No indictments were found against
Forrest d. Bryant, Frank F. Ferodwill,
Frank Wilson, John Connors. Lottie
Mitchell, Julia Vante, Hugh Mccarthy
or John underwater.
The several county Institutions were
inspected, and favorable reports made
concerning them. The jail was found
in good condition. The court house was
reported clean and we'll kept. The
Ducas street station is kept clean and
orderly and is well managed, but the
grand jury recommended cage for the
confinement of females. The work
house is kept in business-like man.
ner, and in good condition. At the
Rondo station a new water closet is rec
commended. Capt. Hanft's name is
mentioned in complimentary manner
in connection with the Margaret street
station, and the place is kept in fine
condition. A good word was recorded
in favor of the city hospital manage
ment.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-09
QUEER COMET TRAP.
How Science Now Catches Stars
by the Tail.

The sensitiveness of selenium to light
has been taken advantage of by Prof.
Barnard, of Lick observatory, who has
employed it in making device for au-
tomatically detecting comets. A prism
is placed in front of the object glass of
the telescope, and, as is we'll known, a
prism will divide ray of light into its
primary colors-orange, yellow. etc.
Back of the prism is a metal diaphragm
with Sits, corresponding to the position
of the three hydrocarbon bands which
characterize the spectrum of comets
only.
When the light passes through the
prism it is decomposed, and if the light
is that from comet certain rays will
pass through the slits and fall upon a
Selenium cell which connects with a
battery and an alarm. The most Gu
riouS thing about the process is that the
light of ordinary stars does not affect
the apparatus, and that it is susceptible
only to comets.
The telescope is made to sweep the
heavens by automatic machinery, and,
as the alarm will ring if comet sweeps
across the face of a prism, the astron-
Omers are not required to sit up all
night to watch for the comets any more.
Prof. Barnard has the apparatus SO az
ranged that it will ring the alarm in his
bedroom. This invention is regarded
as an extremely important one in the
mechanics of astronomy.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-09
IT WILL BE MISSED.
An Old Landmark Destroyed
Fire Laddies at Work.

An Old Landmark Destroyed
Fire Laddies at Work.
An old landmark in the city was de-
stroyed by fire shortly before o'clock
yesterday morning. The Constans
building at the foot Of jackson street,
formerly used as a depot by the Mil
waukee road, and lately occupied by
Jacob Firestone. dealer in rags, paper
and iron, was discovered to be on fire a
few minutes before 6. Officer Schram
pulled Box 81 at Fourth and SiDley,
but in some manner the box
rang in No. %, and the fire department
responded for the Court block, where
% is situated. Not finding any fire
Chief jackson was about to order the
apparatus home when smoke and flames
were seen rising from the leyee. The
department made another run, but, Ow-
ing to the delay caused by the mistake
i'll the box number, the flames had
| spread to every part of the building.
The contents burned fercely, but the
| fire boys made gallant fight, prevent
ing the flames from spreading to the
| adjoining buildings. The roof of the
ConStans building was burned off, and
| the building and contents damaged by
| fire and water. The building is dam
covered by insurance.
The building was erected in 1858 by
William Constans, and was used for
many years as dock and warehouse
by steamboat companies. When the
new docks were built it was purchased
/ by the Milwaukee road and used as a
! depot and general Offices until the new
union depot was built. The building
was the first stone structure erected in
the city. The origin of the fire is sup
posed to have been spontaneous COM
bustion among the rags and paper.
A small blaze of rubbish in hall
way of the Ryan block, on East Seventh
street, gave the department a run in the
early hours. The fire. which was
started from match or cigar stub, did
nominal damage.
At IL: 30, Box IA called the apparatus
to los Dakota avenue. where pile of
rubbish was burning in the rear of the
house, The blaze was put out in few
minutes.
A spark from locomotive set fire to
the wooden roadway of the Wabasha
bridge at its south end at midday. A
stream from a chemical quickly eX-
tinguiShed it,
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-09
GRAND JURY REPORT.
The Inquisitors Held for an
sEmergency-Se Indicted.

The Inquisitors Held for an
sEmergency-Seve Indicted.
The Ram mseY county grand jury re-
ported few minutes before o'clock
last evening. 1t dealt in square-toed
manner with the Y. M. e. A. boys, who
were recently arrested ana charged
with purloining lot of plunder that
would do credit to the collection of the
pirate king, Capt. Kidd, except that it
had such additions as bicycles and a
typewriter. The Jay P. Davis matter
was considered, but the grand jury re-
ported that there was no further cause
for action in the premises. They report
ed fourteen indictments found-three of
which were not made public.
Judge Egan stated that all the judges
had, upon consultation, decided that it
is we'll that the grand jury be not dis
charged at the present time. In view
of the fact that the summer vacation of
the court begins July and lasts three
months there would be a long interim
in which no grand jury would be called,
and in case persons were charged with
offenses during that time, they would
have to wait until fail before having
their cases acted upon by the grand
jury. They were then excused
until June 10. when they will again
convene for the sole purpose of acting
on such cases as may then be presented
to them, but will not be expected to ex-
anime pdblies institutions. The lndict-
ments made public are as follows:
James Cudarhy and Daniel Rawley-
larceny in the second degree--for rob
bing Thomas Gay of S25.
Charles Nielsen. for robbing Inga
Nilson-lareeny in the second degree.
Henry Hackett, for entering the
sleeping room of James w. Robinson
burglary in the first degree.
Reginald Manders and Alfred J..
Snooks-grand larceny in the second
degfee-for stealing safety bicycle.
the property Of Thomas N. Vinten.
Robert McNally, Charles McBain and
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-09
HAM HEARD FROM.
A. Peculiar Suit Against Him il
MormOndom.


MormOndom.
j. W. Ham, the erstwhile real estate
agent of st. Paul and the assignee of the
Bodega concert saloon, and who left
here in financial straits, is figuring
before the court of Salt Lake City. An
action has been Instituted against him
there by Maria Bouillard and Leonie
Bouillard. two sisters who accumulated
$4,000 by exhibiting wax figures
of Wonderland. They allege that
they consulted Ham about max
ing an investment. They gave him
the $4,000 to invest. upon the assurance
that it woald be doubled i'll two years,
and five lots were purchased. The lots
were sold by the sheriff. 1t is stated in
the complaint that Ham sold the lots to
G. II. Grundy at $4,000 on the same day
he sold them to the Bouiilard sisters for
$4,000 cash. He represented the lots as
being free of membranes. When
they asked for the abstract and convey
ance. Ham told them it was customary
for the broker to hold them in anticipa-
ton of a quick sale. The lots, which
were half dozen miles from the busy
marts of the city, were sold by the sher-
iff to satisfy a mortgage. which it is al
legged was put on in the interests of
Ham.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-09
WORK WE'LL DONE.
The Sayford Meetings Drawing to
q Close

me SayfOrd Meetings Drawing to
Close.
Mr.. Sayford has labored with real
success at the House of Hope church
during the past two weeks. The great
benefit of the meetings is shown by the
numbers of church members who have
taken new interest in Bible study.
Men and women past middle age have
been deeply stirred by the new insight
into the Christian life which they have
gained. A good many young men and
ladies have received new views as to
the relative Importance of religious and
social claims. Besides these many have
started as Christians, but it is impossi-
bic to make any estimate, inasmuch as
the methods common to revivaIs have
been but little used. The church con-
siders the work decided success.
Last night closed the week day serv-
ices. But Sunday afternoon Mr.. Say
ford gives at the Central Presbyterian
church his confidential Talk" that
made so profound an impression last
Sunday. The tickets are free. and may
be obtained at the Y M. G. A. rooms.
Boys under twelve years old will not be
admitted.
This address isrepeated by request of
many citizens. There will undoubtedly
be large crowd present.
Sunday night Mr. Sayford will deliver
his farewell address at the House of
Hone church