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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-04-21
ALMOST BURIED Slave.
Kahn SossarnOn has Thrilling Tx
perfence-He Cts up From mss
Coffin and Calls for Beef ana ones

From the Charlotte News
John Sossamon, d well knnWn cha1 /
acter about town has been missed !
rom the streets for some days past
During his absence from the streets
he has experienced tie seusat;o.i Il
having been laid out for dead amt put
in a coffin. Tie old fellow suffered
agony during the time, but manageh
! TO get control of his voice and muscles
| Just before they were ready to nall han
up. He was in a trance, am cane
uncomfortably near beng died
down alive. A News reporter, hear
! ing of odd affair interviewed John.
! He didn't like to talk at first, but tln-
| ally he came cut with it all, and what
he says is evidently true; for his neigh
bors ami family bear testimony to his
having been laid out and C filmed.
W hen he got up out Ct HI, tiln and
called for beef and coffee, he scared
everybody in the house nearly out OF
their senses.
John had been sick for several DAYS,
finally. it appeared that he was dead
Il knowed / wasn't though. he sad
'Dut cOuIuD IleIp IL oSii-
them ali taking on and crying ovei
7 me, but 1 couldn't move nor say moth
/ ing. | wanted to tell them the WOE
sort that | wasn't dead, but | couldn
move my lips. / knew everything
!, that was going on around me. le!
Il YOU, | was washed clean and my hal
t combed nice, and felt real neat "hs
g taey put me in the coffin When III
is poor little children came up and e
to crying over me, | did feel SO s"ir
Y for them, yet | couldn't say wore
By and by, | began TO get hungry
; 1t was about time they were going
hail me up aud | thought | jest migi
as we'll be dead any how, for 1t looks
certain like | was going to be bulle
Then all at once | came to myself al
II got up and asked them to give Il
some beef and coffee. Then 1t W
lv their time to be scared, and they ";
to too, [ tell you.
~ John hes about completely recov'
ed. TIE doctors say that he vas ie'
an " in a trance resembling death
i his appetite hadn't got the better
him he might have been burned all
10 aud nothing ever known OF IT,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-04-21
FOSTERS PLURALITY 10000
He Sweeps Louisiana Against Four Com
pttitOrS.

McEnery Fails to Develop the Strength
bowed in the Primaries-The
t.-Lottery Democratic Ticket
E,iected-The Last Blow to the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Republicans
in Convention.
New ORLEANS, La, April ~
Thera were FIVE tickets in the field
in the election held here yesterday.
One headed by McEnery, Democrat;
one by Foster, Democrat; one by
Breaux, Republican; enc by Tanner
hill, Peoples party; and one by
! Leonard, Republican.
McEnery has failed to MAINTAIN
the strength he displayed IN the
March primaries
In some of the large parishes
which are thickly populated and
where there was a fair prospect O
negro control, prominent Democrat
went over to Foster.
In his own parish he has polled al
parently a heavy vote, while Mckner.
has fallen off and Leonard an
Breaux have shown lamentable weak
ness.
In the city the McEnery vote WI
probably fall short OF that OF las
March. when he secured soBethln
over 1000 more votes than n
opponent.
Returns received up to noon toda
give Foster a plurality of fully AZ
900.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-04-21
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION

Notice is hereby given that a
Dem )cratic Convention VIII De
held in Winston, N. c. IN Brown S
Opera House at one O'Clock p.
m. Saturday, the 18th, day OF May
1892 for the purpose OF electlng
delegates according to the Dem
ocratic plan OF organization TO
the State Convention to be held
in Raleigh, n. c. on the 18th day
of Nav 1892 to nominate state
officers and elect delegatesto the
Democratic National Conyen
ton.
This Convention is also hello
cor the purpose OF electlng al
Executive Committee OF three
members for each township II
the county and for such othe
business as may be proper.
brought before it.
CHAs. BUFORD,
Chairman of Forsyth Count.
Democratic Elk. Com.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-04-21
CLEVELAND AND THE FORGE
BILL.

1t has been charged by Demo-
Gratis that ex-Presider.t Cleveland
was silent during the struggle
AGAINST the force bill. THE Sen
TISEL does not attempt to dis
count the efforts of Senator Hill,
Inf honors him for the the bolc
stand he took in opposition to
this pernicious measure
HoNeve tits unjust topervert
facts to say that the greatest
LIVING Democrat was silent when
thelife ofhis party was threaten
ed.
! Here is what Cleveland said IN
| an address in Philadelphia, Jan
nary s 1891, at the time theforct
bill was pending in the Senate:
"When we see our political ad
versaries bent upon he passag
of a Federal Jaw, with the scarce
ly denied purpose OF perpetual
inc partisan supremacy, Whc
invades the state with electro
machinery designed to promot
Federal interference with tn
, rights Of the people in localltle
concerned, discrediting their hoI
+ esty and iairness, and !ustl
arousing their jealousy "f cel
tralized power, we will stu
bornly resist such a dangerot
t and revolutionary scheme,
g obedience to our pledge Tor u
$ support of the state government
in all their rights
! There is no living statesma
who feels livelier interest III Il
liberty and welfare of the Anne
- lean people than Grover CleV
land.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-04-21
PENNSYLVANIA REPUBLICANS
The State Convention Called to ordef
in Harrisburg Today

HARRIsBURG, Pa, April 2O--The
Republican State Convention met
here this morning in the Capitol
building.
The convention was called to order
by Chairman Waters, OF the State
Executive Committee.
Mr.. Latta, of Philadelphia, was
made temporary chairman. The
convention at II O'Clock adjourned
till 100 p. III
The convention is called for noml
mating two congressman at large and
one for elpcting delegates at large te
the Minneapolis convention.
QUAY is on the scene directing his
| forces
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-04-21
FOUR NEGROES LYNCHED.
Swung Into Eternity by BODY Oh One
Hundred and Fifty Men.

Swung Into Eternity Dy d i>'NS va
Hundred and Fifty Men.
ATLANTA, Ga, April 2O.-Four
negroes were lynched at lVerness
near Ocala. Fla, yesterday morning
about . O'Clock by mob OF loo men-
On Monday eight negroes suspect,
ed of the murder of Stevenson and
Pavne were caught. One OF them
was woman. She confessed and
implicated two others. All were
taken from the Jail by masked
mob. Three were hanged first, ana
at the hanging another was lmpllca-
ted. ;,
The Governor wired for the Ocala
Rifles. who remained at their armory
until the i O'Clock train, ready a
call. but their services were no
needed.
The names of those hanged are
Jerry Williams, George DAVIS AM
| Willie Williams. Then Albert Roo
ertson, who was left at the jail, on
was implicated by the first three
4 was taken out and shared the sam
fate.
The negroes are in great strengtl
at the phosphate mines, and 1t Is e
timated that l 800 weapons are
their possession and future outoreak
are expected at any time.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-04-21
THE STATE CONVENTION.

Mayor Kerner, of Winston, in con
yersation with Us, Tuesday, expressed
the belief that the State Democratic
Convention. which meets in Raleigh,
Nav 18th, would makea grave error
if an attempt was made 10 name the
nominee for Governor.-kernersVliie
News.
Mayor kerner takes the same
view of the situation in this res
pect that the SENTINEL has re-
peatedly expressed.
We still believe that 1t would
be the wiser course to elect the
dplppates to the National Con-
yeution, May 18th and postpone
the nomination of State ticket
! until a la1erdnte, unless there Is,
in the next few weeks SO great a
change in the situation as to JUS
tifv a different course.
A little more discussion, 1T
tie more work along the right
/ line will place the Alliacemen
who are now hating between
two opinions, safely in the Dem
ocratic fold.
The letter of Col. Eiias Carr
published in this paper today
will do much to open the eyes o
Alliancemen to the realities o
the situation.
1t is evidence of the fact tina
the intelligent and conservatlv
element of the Alliance believe
in standing by the Democratl
/ party and is not to be le
n away by false gods.
e The Democracy has not suffer
Il ed from the firm stand that tn
V fearless Democratic press has tt
ken. and the SENTINEL believe
that the chances for the ascendel
y CIV o. true Democratic principle
are better to-day than a mont
ago.
e If the party leaders will see
n it on the 18th day OF May thattl
20 nomination of TIE State tick
e. is postponed two months longe
,r a ticket of unquestioned al
n unquestionable Democracy w
,r be nominated and placed upon
platform constructed wItho
he the aid of any of the St. Lot
rh timber.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-04-21
pa The political season is OF

s@ The political season is on
The campaign will soon open IN
full blast and the WESTERN Sen
r1SEL, as ever, will be fighting
on the side of Democracy. NO
Democrat III Piedmont North
Carolina can afford to be
wi, bout the SENTINEL between
new and the November elections.
To any address the paper VIII be
sent for IS cents cash III advance
when accompanied by four other
cash subscribers for the same
time and price.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-04-21
POLK ENTHUSIASTIC.

President Polk, of the Natlon-
al Alliance, was III Atlanta Sat
urday. He was interviewed ty
a Journal reporter and IN res
ponse to an inquiring about the
outlook for the Third party III
North Carolina said:
Gas bright as we could desire
in fact the cause of the people is
growing everyw here, and the ad-
herants number as good Demo
Gratis as will remain in the Demo
cratic party"
1t is evident that the 1hlro
party people think they have
| North Carolina in their ves'
D ,ckets. The County Alliances
are electing their most extrem'
| men for the Butler Star Chamber
Butler was the principal speak
err at q Third party meetlilS d
Goldsboro Saturday.
Notwithstanding all this, /
the great agitation of the hou
the strong, conservative el men
of all classes of thepeople is con
, ing to the surface. aud Polk an
his followers will not have tt
walk-over they are looking for.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-04-21
ANXIOUS TO MAKE A DEAL.
The Third Party After North Cardinals
Electoral Vote.

Offering to Let the Straightout Demo-
Gratis Name the State Ticket IL
Polk, Butler, Skinner & Co. VIII
BE Allowed TO Select the Delegates
to the National Convention.
RALEIGH, n. c., April 2O.-lt is
learned today from an authentic
source. that the leaders of the ALI
auce Third party movement, lnclud-
ing Polk, Butler and Colonel Harry
Skinner, have made a proposition TO
the straightout Democratic leaders
10 allow them to name and place IN
the field their own State ticket IN
the coming election provided the
Alliance element is allowed to choose
the delegates to the National Con
yentIon. If this is agreed upon
may avoid the split which is appre
hended AS the result of the Alllanc
conference TO be held here on In
dav before the State Dem 'cratl
Convention.
1t is learned today that of the Ell
tire ninety six COUNTIES IN the Stat
about fifteen elected Republicans a
their representatives at this Alllanc
conference. 1t has been suggeste
: that Democrats elected by otht
county Alliances may refuse 10
into the conference With Repuol
: cans.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-04-21
Mrs. Davis Suit.

New YORK, April 19.-Judge LIE
combe yesterday granted an order
continuing the injunction against
Robt. Belford and the Belford Com
pany. and also the United States
BOOK Company, restraining them
from transferring or assigning their
interests in the Jefferson Davis Me-
moirs, by Mrs. Vurina Jefferson Da-
Wis. unless the defendants agree &c
furnish security and file a monthly
statement of sales. Leaveis granted
the plaintiff to increase the amount
of security when the amount OF sales
| make it necessary.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-04-21
WAS ALICE MITCHELL CRAZY :?
Insanity Said to Have Been Heredtaf
in Her Mothers Family.

WASHINGTON, Pa, April 2O.-Law
yer Burlington, of Memphis, Tenn,
has been here securing atfidavits for,
use in the defense of Alice Mitchell
indicted for the murder of Fred a
Ward. He learned that Alice Mitch
els mothers maiden name was Isa-
bella Scott and that insanity is here
ditary in the Scott family. Vance
Scott. the only brother of Alice
Mitchell's mother, died insane some
fifty years ago, while Quincy Scott
son Of DR.. John Scott, of Pittsburg
committed suicide a year ago while
mentally deranged. 20
The Memphis lawyer took his affi
davis to New York, where he expect
% submit them to insanity experts.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-04-21
Serious Riot at Shenandoah.

SHENANDOAH, April pa despe-
rate Polish and Hungarian riot took
Mace here this evening, the outcome
IF the Easter jollifcation. CLUBS,
knives, stones and everything. that
the combatants could lay hands on
were freely used. The entire poil.ee
force had to be called to quell the
disturbance, which was done after
fierce struggle. Four men are dan,
gerously wounded and a number o. Q
others are badly cut and bruised
| The ringleaders are in jail.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-04-21
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
Driven to Despair After Twice Taking
the Keeley Treatment.

Driven 10 despair LAitSI l. " ~ = >>~--e7
the Keeley Treatment.
ST. Louis, Mo-. April 19.-Harry
Lee, sou of IA prominent banker at
Wheeling, w Va and nephew oil
Gen. Fitzhngh Lee, of Virginia, at
tempted suicide here last evening at
the Hotel B4rnum, swallowing three
ounces of laudanum. He is expect
ed TO die. He Is a graduate" CT
two Kelley cure institutes, at blair'
Nebras ska, and Leavenuorth. Kan
sas. and he has often been heard to
saw h. would give much i. he had
never tt led the cure. He is twenty,
three years old and has been hard
drinker and for that reason sought
the cure. His reason for the at
tempted suicide is not known
though letters were left by HIM II
the han6s of friends who refuse e
! divulge the contents.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-04-21

Both the method and results when
: yt:p of Figs is taken; 1t Is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and ae's
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanscs the sys
tenn efectually, dispels coils, head,
aches and fevers and cures h;tbitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro.
duced, pleasing to the taste and ae-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt III
its action and truly beneficial IN Its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, 1T
many excellent qualities commend II
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 5o'
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist, wh'
may not have it on hand Will pro
cure it promptly for any one VIII
wishes to try it. Do not accept an.
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Gu.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YUM NJ
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-04-21
Good Peach Crop Pomised.

MIppLETowN. Del, April 2O.-Ex-
Gov. Benjamin I. Biggs,, who mas
Just returned from his peach orcnaros
in Queen Anne County, Md, repor.s
that the cold snap has not toucheo
the fruit buds and that there is prom
Use of an excellent crop.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-04-21
The Fruit Crop of North Carolina

RALEIGH, N. c., April 20.-The
report made today by w. F. Massey,
professor of horticulture at the Ag-
ricultural and Mechanical College, is
that the peach crop is not badly
damaged by frost. The apple crop
is not Injured. Pears have suffered
severely.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-04-21
MORTGAGE SALE.

BY virture of mortgage deed executed
to me by John W Pass and wife II l. Pass
on the 9th day of January 1883 and record
Ell in Book no. l. page 397 Registers fhce OF
Surry county, \. C., will sell for cash at
the court house door in Dobson on Monday
the 9Th of June 1892 an undivided one third
interest in a track of land lying on the wat
ers of Little Fisher river, Surry county, adj
Joining the lands of c. w Banks ane 9TH
ers containing four hundred acres more on
Iass +. II. Pass,
Arr;l 81 1892 Mortgage.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-04-21
ruE THREE PARTIES

Now thatit is settled that there
is to be third party ticket IN
field in North Carolina, it is time
for those who feel the need OF re-
form and who desire to vote Tor
it, to begin to consider which
way a vote will mean most Tor
reform.
The Republican party Is the
father ofhigh taxts S, and the high
protective system that has OPP
pressed the masses. that has
made them poor, and enriched
the protected classes. Inc OPP
pressions of which the farming
and laborino classes OF the coun-
trv complain today are traceable
directly or indirectly to Republ-
can legislation.
The condition of the country
NAV not be as deplorable as II
was depicted in the premable OF
the St. Louis platform, but what
ever of truth that preamble may
contain is the product OF the ke-
publican party, and many OF the
leaders of the st. Louis conven-
ton helped do the work that
Il
they are now trying to uhdo
The fact that the tariffs lett ou'
of the st. Louis platform is sui
fcient evidence of this fact II
shows further that the leaders
are unwilling to acknowledge
the real cause OF theexlstlng con
dition.
They would have the peopl
believe that the ownershipo OF TIN
railroads is the panacca for a
the evils in that dark preamble
After saying that free colnaG
of silver is not worth a sna
they declare for that, and a
tempt to make southern larll
ers believe that they will bemac
rich by turning the treasury owe
to the army of pensioners. II
st. Louis platform does ne
promise to take the taxes OH Il
necessaries Of life and put it {
the luxuries of the rich man.
does not promise to stand by t
Southfor liberty against FEEDER
supervisiens of elections.
There are thousands as go'
people throughout the South
ever eathed, who are oppre
ed by class legislation, and w
are demanding reform. They 6
sincere and honest i'll their p1
poses, but their is great dams
of their being misled as 10
means of securing relief.
Democratic success guarant
the maintenance of the libert
of all classes of the Amerit
people; an economical admin
tration of the government; eq
rights to all and special privile
to none; the removal OF the
damential cause of the centr
cation of wealth and power
the consequent oppression OF
masses of the American Poop
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-04-21

The OLD VETERANS of the war
will read with interest the clip
ping and accompanying letter IN
another column about the watch
of Col. Lee Gibson, who was well
known IN this section, and who
fell on the field of Getty sburg.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-04-21
DEBT TO MR.. ROBBINS

From the news q ODseINei
The Democratic people owe
Hon. VIM. NJ. Robbins no little
thanks for his patriotic effort to
maintain the democratic faith
pure and simple; and the integ-
rity of the party; and in partlc"-
lar did he do Il good days SER
vice when he subjected Butler to
| that rigorous and searching
cross-examination about his dis
position to vote for the Demo
cratic candidate for President
only if the Third party platform
was adopted. That forced But
ler's Land and laid bare his pro
i,ct. To be warned is to be fore
armed. The Democrats should
take their hats off to MIR. Rob
IinS.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-04-21
LAND SALE.
TRUSTEES SALE

By virture of certain deed oftrust executed
To me by John Cutler and others, recorded In
the Office of the Register of Deeds OF Forsyth
county n. O., in Book No } of MORTGAGES page
IS &c | will expose to sale at pIbl;c auction
E ~ cash IN the PREMISES at l. O'Clock a. m, on
tue stay the Goth day Of April 1892 the tract OF
land de cribcd in said deed cf trust containing
200 acr 5 more or less and J ing on the waters
of MUDDY { reek in the county of Forsy th and
adjoining the lands "f w Nj. lnshaw' Eh'
cry homas and ":helS tbs an daS Oh
March 1882. f. f GRAY,
Trustee.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-04-21
Little Girl Burned to Death.

SUNBuRy, Pennsylvania, April 20.
Mamie Hushbusher, d 1O-year OLD
girl living with her graudmother' a
few miles above Northumberlandofi'
was burned SO severely yesterday
morning that she died IA few hours
later. She attempted to. kindle a
fire. when her dress caught fire ana
She was literally roasted alive. Her
mothers uncle, Girard Neidig, and
grandmother we're severely bHrned
in vain effort to save her.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-04-21
Six Murder suspects Arrested.

OoALA, Fla, April 2O.-Five men
and a woman, all colored, have been
arrested, charged with the murder
of Stevenson and Payne, near FER
nando. One of the men has con
fessed.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-04-21

IF farmers will look to their inter
oct thew will soil tobacco with Watt
d Webb, at Orinoco w arehouse
Webb is the auctioneer and the best
insthe world. l-Zo-Im.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-04-21
. THIRDPARTY STATE TICKET.

There is for the moment a little
lull in political talk, but in a few
DAYS there will be even more
There is now no question that
the Third party will put = 1uli
STATE ticket in the field. 1
Gratis will therefore have to fight
that party and the Republicans;
but if they are determined ana
show that ,hey are determined,
they can win But determine
ton j. the one thing absolutely
needful. 1.-THE Democratslntend
to sit still and be captui ed, why
then that will certainly be their
fate.-Raleigh Correspondence
This is what the Democratic
press has been declaring, ihe
party leaders however have pur'
sued the speak easy policy lori eal
that they would hurt somebody, I
feelings. They have taken 1t To-
GRANTED that all who have beer
Democrats are going to rem all
SO, but perhaps they will opt1
their ewes and get ready for tn
fobt after it is too late So far q
they are concerned.
If the State is saved next NC
vember, the credit and glory {
the ACHE .ement will belong t
the Democratic press that ha
been brave enough to meet tt
issue souarely and fairly.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-04-21
Senator Vance Improving

WASHINGTON, April Ex-senator
Vance, who has been seriously Ill
from an attack of facial paralysis is
reported today improving.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-04-21
!, c1andestinc wedding in the Wood

\ CIandestinc Wedding in the Woods
JACKSON, Miss April 2O.-M =.
Hart. a we'll known young Hebrew
of this place, and May McArdle, a
deyout Catholic, were clandestlnely
married ten days ago, magistrate
pronouncing the ceremony IN the
woods. Bride and bridegroom have
continued to live at their respective
homes, and the marriage was kept a
profound secret until it leaked out
/ today. When the bride learned thai
the fact of the wedding had got into
pr1nt she tainted. The relatives o.
both are greatly exercised.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-04-21

nWho said Hoods sarsaparilla?" afhou.
saLds of people, who know u 70 DC the os''
blood purifier and tonic medicine.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-04-21
BROCANS

W. L. DOUGLAS SITS BRl
The best Brogan for the prid
placed on the market, solid
throughout, very strongly /#
will not rip.