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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-05-11
JOLIET ITEMS,
The Tobacco Crop-A Sneak Thief's
Work-Other News,

The Tobacco Crop-A Sneak Thief's
Work-Other News.
Correspondence of the Sentinel
JOLIET, N. c., May S.-Once more
| have enough time to give you few
jots from this part of the county.
Everything seems to be going on
smoothly among farmers except a
like of as many tobacco plants as some
of them want. According to my way
Of thinking, it would be. best for
us all if the farmers were to be.in
want of good many tobacco plants,
so they could raise enough to eat and
get better prices for what tobacco
they grow.
Wheat and oats are looking well.
The little corn is coming, though
some of it will suffer in the low lands
by being overfiowed last week.
Somebody who was tired of paying
high prices for bacon, turned thief
last Saturday night, went into Mrs.
Ella Ogburn's smoke-house and stole
several pieces of meat. Mrs. Ogburn
is well-to-do widow lady of this To-
cality. ].
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Gems OF Thought

Purity is not blank ignorance,
but a great insight.-Englishwo-
mans Review.
1t is better to fence the precipice at
the top than to wait with an ambu-
lance at the bottom.-Ellice Hop
kins.
Cultivate not only the cornfelds of
your mind, but the pleasure grounds
also.-Whatley.
A woman who does not marry and
make some good man happy is likely
to turn philanthropist and make
some bad man unhappy.-Ethelwyn
WetheraId.
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Sale of House and Lot.

By virtue of an order of the s., perior Court
Of Forsyth county made in the SPECIAL proceed
ings entitled j. III. and B. e. Pierce, admins
traitors of Mrs. A. L. Pierce, deceased, against
=. F. Pierce and others we will expose at public
sale to the highest bidder at the Court House
door in Winston, N. G., on the 14th day of June
1898, at 2 O'Clock p. m. the house and lot be-
longing to the estate of said Mrs. A. L. Pierce
situated in the city of Winston, N. c., 50x200
feet on Depot street, being the late residence Of
the said Mrs. A. 4. Pierce. Terms of sale : One
third cash and balance in three months with
bond and approved security. Title retained
until payment of purchase money.
J. IT. PIERCE,
B. L. PIERCs.
Admrs. Of Mrs. a: L. Piercs, decd.
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DID NOT LOVE HIS WIFE.
Why a Brakeman is Charged With
WreckinE e Train.

WHEELING, W. Va, May 8.-George
Williams, employed by the West Vir-
ginia & Pittsbufg Railroad as a brake
man, has been arrested charged with
wrecking passenger train several
days ago. A number of person were
killed and injured in the accident.
The case is peculiar one. Some
time since Williams and his wife sep
arated, and Mrs. Williams went to
Weston to work in a hotel as a wait
ress. On the day Of the accident Will
Hams learned that his wife was re-
turning home on the train afterwards
wrecked, Uand made threats in the
presence of several persons that if he
were sure she was On the train he
would wreck it, even if it killed every
other passenger.
This and other evidence against
him is in the hands of the cOmpany's
detectives. In the accident Mrs.
Williams was only slightly injured
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STATE NEWS.
Interesting items Gathered in the Old
North State.

Interesting Items Gathered in the Old
North State.
Seven young men graduated last
week from the medical department Of
Davidson College.
The First and Second regiments of
the State guard will encamp tEis year
at Morehead City.
During Trinity College commence
ment four professors will be elected to
fill vacancies caused by that number
OF designations.
George Vanderbilt and a party of
eight, several Of whom are ladies, are
now at Biitmare, Mr. Vanderbilt's
castle. ne,tf -4sueville.
John P. Little, of Arson county,
was killed recently during a wind
storm. The building in which he had
taken refuge was blown down.
The Catawba gold mine, in Clevc-
land county, was sold few days since
for 900 The mine is to be oper-
ated on larger scale than ever.
The Burke Tanning Company, near
Shelby, has let the contract for an err
laTgement of its already extensive
plant. When completed it will turn
out 900 hides per day.
Col. B. P. Chatfeld has leased the
Haywood White Sulphur Springs
near Waynesyille, for term of three
years. He will .improye the property
and open the hotel about the first OF
June.
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$6,O79.76
s11,223.45
Revenue Officers Shot.

bertson and Summers, of Greensboro,
were fired upon Friday, May 5th by
moonshiners. The reports say that
Mr.. kirkpatrick and Mr.. Culbertson
were both shot in the leg, while Sum-
mers was shot in the face, and fears
are entertained for his recovery. Mr..
Kirkpatrick is the officer who was
shot near Hillsboro about three years
ago, by which he lost one of his eyes.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-05-11
CIV. HARRIS ELECTROCUTED
Heard the Death Warrant Read With
Indifference.
DEATH ENSUES In Two MINUTES.
A History of the Crime of Wandering
His Young Wife The Murderer
and Victim No Ordinary Persons
The Meeting and Secret Marriage.


SING SING, May S.-Carlyle W. Har-
ris Was electrocuted in the prison here
today at 12:45 p. m. for the murder of
his young wife.
He maintained wonderful nerve to
the very last-heard the death war
rant read with perfect Indifference,
and did not ask for stimulent of any
kind. He ate light breakfast in en-
tire calmness, walked firmly to the
death chair and submitted to being
bound without the slightest emotion.
1t was the most tremendous exhibit
ton of nerve ever witnessed here.
Mrs. Harris saw the black flag an
nouncing the execution from her
house, but was very calm.
HISTORY OF THE CRIME.
The murder for which Carlyle w.
Harris today paid the penalty was one
that has aroused great interest.
The murderer and his victim were
not ordinary persons, nor was the
method he adopted to rid himself of a
young, talented and beautiful wife
any mUre commonplace.
1t was at cotillion at the Coleman
House, Asbury Park, n. j., that
young Harris in the summer of 1889.
was introduced to Miss Potts. The
young couple were thrown much to-
gether that summer and that fall.
when Mr.. and Mrs. George III. Potts
came to this city, Harris was fire.
quent visitor at their apartments.
L Under the pretense of taking Helen
to see the Stock Exchange on Februa-
ry 8, 1890, the couple left the house
and went before Alderman w. p.
Rickhoff, at the City Hall, and were
united in civil marriage, she as Helen,
Nelson and he as Charles Harris
1t was at the suggestion of Harris
that Helen was, in December, 1890.
sent to the Comstock Boarding School
and it was there she died at II O'Clock
on the morning of February L. 1891.
Helen Potts sat in the sitting room
the previous evening with Miss lydia
Day, the principal of the school. She
was in the best of spirits, laughing
and chatting with her companion.
They both retired shortly after 10
o'clock.
Three schoolmates who had return
ed from a concert at 1880 O'Clock par
italy awakened the school girl sleep
er. Helen was stupid, drowsy, AID is
said to have remarked, Il have taken
a dose of Mr.. Harris medicine and
have had most delightful dream"
She therdropped into a sleep from
which she never awakened.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-05-11
Furniture Factory Leased.

Mr.. Cicero Tise has leased his fur
niture factory, northeast of the city,
to the Sneed Furniture Company for
a number of years. The factory is
now in operation and it is the purpose
of the company to manufacture large
portion of the goods they keep in
stock. This is an enterprise that de-
serves to succeed and THE SENTINEL
believes that it will. The MeSsrs.
Sneed are enterprising gentlemen.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-05-11
A NEGROES DEAD CIEcH.
Mr. BiSSell Stands by FayGttGVllle'S
CulOrGd Postmaster,
AND REFUSES TO REMOVE Him
Unless There is Other Objection to the
Incumbent Besides His Color-The
Postmaster General and Two Fay
ettevilIe Citizens Discuss the Cues
tion-A Wrathy Interview.

Incumbent Besides His Color-The
Postmaster General and Two Fay
etteville Citizens Discuss the Cues
tion-A Wrathy Interview.
The Washington correspondent OF
the Charlotte Observer says that
Messrs. Grady and Rose called on
Postmaster-General Bissell Saturday,
the 9th, and left without having &C
complished anything in the Fayet-
vile postofflce matter. Mr.. Bissell
declared that Henderson was appoint
ed for four years and not simply to fill
out Wemyss' term. He said if there
was no objection to the incumbent
except his color he could not be re-
moved.
The North Carolinians informed
the POstmaSter-General OF the dlS-
tastefulness of negro postmasters TO
Southerners and the political necessity
for a change. 1t was pointed out that
this was the only important Federal
Office in the upper Cape Fear region;
that it was filled by negro appointed
by a Republican administrations; that
this negro had gathered other negroes
as clerks around him and that the
community desired him removed.
do not you employ negro servants
for your children's nurses?" asked the
Postmaster-Genera
Eyes, but that is mental contact"
replied Mr.. Rose.
1--WE are all menials in a sense" re-
torted Bissell.
mo, indeed" rejoined Rose; ''some
of US think we are soyereigns."
But Mr. BisSell was Obdurate. If
anything is done it will have to be by
specific charges affecting the negro's
competency, unless the President
chooses to reverse the Postmaster
General. Henderson is Howard Uni
versity boy and was appointed while
student in Washington.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-05-11
~ l171lzll1
A Leader.

Since its first introduction, Electric Btters
has gained rapidly in popular favor, until now
it is clearly in the lead among pure medicinal
tonics and ternatiyes-containing nothing
which permits its use as a beverage or intoxi-
cant, it is recognized az the best and purest
medicine for al ailesnts of Stomach, Liver or
Kioneys-It will cure Sick Headache, Indiges-
ton, Constipation, and drive Malaria from the
system. Satisfaction guaranteed with each bot
tie or the money will be refunded.
Price only SOC. per bottle Sold by DR.. v. o.
THOMPSON.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-05-11
state Episcopal Convention.

The State Convention of the Epis-
copal church will open in Christ's
church, Raleigh, on May 18th. The
delegates elected to represent St.
Paul's church, this city, are Messrs.
]. G. Buxton, James Schouler, e. G.
Edmunds and Arthur Coleman. 1t is
quite probable that rector for the
Winston church, TO succeed Rev. w.
l.. Reany, resigned, will be selected
during the convention.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-05-11
Guaranteed Cure.

We authorize our advertised Druggist to
sell DIR. Kings New Discovery for Com
sumption. Coughs and Colds, upon this cons
dition. If you are afflicted with Cough,
Cold or any Lung, Throat or Chest trouble,
and will use this remedy as directed, giving
it fair trial, and experience DO benefit, you
may return the bottle and have your money
refunded. We conld not make this offer
did we not know that DIR. Kings New Dis
covery could be relied on. 1t never disap-
points. Trial bottles free at Thompson 5
Ding Store. Large size soc and 81 90.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-05-11
Dyspepsia ana Liver Complaint.

Is it sold worth the small price of 75c. to
free yourself of every symptom of these dis
tres sing complaints, If you think so call at our
store end get bottle of shilah's Vtalizer, every
bottle has printed guarantee on it, use accord
ingly and if it does you no good it will cost
you nothing. Sold by DR.. Y. o. Thompson.
Druggist.
We have a speedy and positive cure for ca
tarrab, dipheria, canker mouth and headache,
in SHIL0H'S CATARRAH REMEDY. A
nasal injector free with each bottle. Use it il
you desire health and sweet breath. Price soc.
Sold by Dr. V. o. Thompson, Druggist.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-05-11
The Glenn Matter.

When the Glenn rumor started, the
editor of THE SENTINEL happened to
be then in Washington, heard of it
and deemed it quite incredible. Not
wishing to give it publicity unless
there seemed to be some truth in it,
he went to the Treasury Department
to make a special search, and he was
told by Treasury official that r. B.
Glenn's name was among the lis t of
candidates for Collector.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-05-11
nan wye CaIl. For Kelley.

The best joke that Nye perpetrated
at Vancouver, when he and Burbank
lectured there some time ago, was
impromptu. A man in his cups per-
sisted in Interruptions. At last Nye
stepped to the footlights and inquir-
ed: lis DR.. Kelley in the house? 2"
The loafer subsidized amid the yells of
the audience.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-05-11
A Change in the R. 8 d. Schedule

1t is reported that a change
in the Richmond and Danville
schedule will take effect next Sunday
by which the north bound train No.
10 will reach Greensboro about $50 a.
m. This will make it necessary for
the morning train to leave Winston
about $50 a. m. in order to connect
with the train going north.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-05-11
MORTGAGE Sale.

NoTICE-By virtue of power contained in
IN mortgage deed given by 6. II. hay TO
Durham Fertilizer Co. May u, 1890, recorded
in book s, page 379, Registers office of Forsyth
county, / will sell for cash at court house in
Winston, at Il o'clock m. Saturday, the 20th
of May, 1898, the lot described in said mort
gage on which is cituat.d q fertilizer ware
house in Kernersville.
Also at same time and place and terms by
like power given in mortgage deed from J. S.
Ray to said company of same date and record
ed in book 8, page $40 of said records will sell
the lands therein described viz: 100 acres more
or less in Bellows Greek Township. Forsyth
county adjoining E Linville. Jno. Hester and
others. DURHAM FEaTIfIzkR Co.
Mortgage.
Ey Eller & Starbuck, Attorness.
April 30 At
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NOTICE.

Having qualified as administrator on the
estate of J. ". R. Griffith (colored), deceased,
all persons indebted to said estate must make
prompt payment to me Of the same, and ali
persons holding claims against said estate are
hereby required to present the same for pay
ment after being duly proven to me within
twelve months; on or before LIST day of June.
1894, or this notice will be plead in bar of their
recovery. This sth day of May 1893.
E. A. GRIFFITE,
Admir-. of J. M. r. Griffith.
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In THE PIEDMONT SECTION.
The News Of This and Surrounding
Counties.
FROM SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS
The " heat Crop Looking Fine in Da
wilson County-A Reduction oil
Tobacco Acreage in Dayie County
Good Frait Crop in the North
western Section of Forsyth.
Correspondence of the sentinel.l


Correspondence of the Sentinel.J
CANA, n. c., May S.-The water
courses were on a boom last Wednes-
day and Thursday. Wheat in the low
lands was damaged somewhat by the
overflow.
Notwithstanding the fine season
there was little or no tobacco set. The
land was not prepared and plants were
rather small, but the most of the crop
will be set by the next rain. By the
way there will be a falling off of at
least one-fourth from~the usual tobac-
co crop in this section. The price OF
leaf is so low farmers say they prefer
to let their land and limbs rest. A
wise conclusion.
Wheat and oats are doing finely.
Corn is coming up well; all planted
except some in bottom.
/ find there will be a good but not a
heavy fruit crop. Apples will be
rather scarce.
We now get an occasional straWber-
ry and goUseberry pie which is a
pleasant and gentle reminder that
winter has gone and summer has
come. NOX.
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A Word From Idaho.

r Mr.. j. E. w. Wood, Virginian
from old Alexandria, writes THE
DAILY SENTINEL from Boise City,
Idaho, and encloses s. for a years
subscription. He desires the paper in
order to see what kiEd of city this is
and he adds: II do not see the names
of any doctors or lawyers in your pa
you."
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Slowly Bleeding to Death.

The Chronicle says that Mrs. Lottie
Shumate, of Mulberry township,
Wilkes county, is peculiarly afflicted.
She has spells of bleeding. The blood
oozes out through the pores of the
skin and stains her clothes all over
her body. Her tongue, which has
TO bleed. She is gradually bleeding
to death and cannot last very long.
1t is certainly a peculiar case.
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English SPAWN Liliment rempvs all
Hard, Soft or Callousei Llmps and BILE N
shes from h 1rses, Blood Spavins, Curb e
Splints, Sweeney, Riny-B ,ne, Stiff e
Sprains, all Swollen Throats, Coughs ed
Save $50 by use of one bottle. Warrantr
the most wonderful BIemish Cure eve
known. Sold by Asheraft d Owens Drug
list, " instop, n. G.
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TIE Hanson Cab.

The Hanson cab was named for its
inventor. 1t is a two-wheeled covered
carriage with the drivers seat eleyat-
ed behind, the reins being passed over
the top. 1t is much used in New York
and London. Beaconsffeld once called
it ssthe gondola of London"
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The N. & N. Schedule.

The Norfolk & Western will put n
the double passenger service between
Winston-Salem and Roanoke next
Sunday week. The schedule will be
as follows: Leave Winston at a. m.
and p. M. Arrive at Roanoke at
1883 a. m. and 9p. m. Leave Roanoke
Wins ton 2:30 and 11:3O D. m.
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DESTROYED by Fire.

A new two-story dwelling, the prop
erty of the North Winston Land Com
pany, and located northeast of the
city, was destroyed by fire last Friday
night. The loss is estimated at 81 500
with ST 600 insurance. The building
was completed that evening. Ed
ward Rothrock, who did the painting,
is out $50.
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The District Attorneyshin.

Mr. A. Fl. Eller returned yesterday
from a business trip to New York.
He was in Washington Monday after
noon. He says that Capt. Glenn, who
is now in Washington, was informed
by the Acknowledgement that he ex-
pected to have the district attorney
ship question, for Western North
Carolina, called up and acted upon in
some way this week.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-05-11

Both the method and results whei
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasan,
and refreshing to the taste, and act.
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys
TEN efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habituai
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Fl gs is for sale in Soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FYG syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YoRx. NV
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Thev Endorsed die I.rnchtng

COLUMBIA, s. G.. May 8.-A special
to the Evening Journal from Orange
burg says: THE mass meeting here
Saturday condemned the Columbia
meeting. The whole county WAS rep
resented. The Denmark Iynching " Is
heartily endorsed.
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NOTICE.

Having qualified as administrator of John c..
Thomas, deceased, all persons indebted to said
estate are required to make prompt payment
to the undersigned, and all persons holding
claims against said estate must present the
same as the law directs duly proven to the
undersigned on or before the sth day of May,
1894, or this notice viii be plead in bar OF their
recovery. This Sth day of May, 1898.
Z. A GRIFFITH,
Admr. of John G. Thomas.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-05-11

The ministers of Asheville have or
ganiZe1 the ministers Conference of
Asheville," the object of which is the
consideration of questions for the bet
terment of the city morally and 9TH
erwiSe.
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The New Hotel in Roanoke,

The latest addition TO the hotels of
Roanoke, is the Hotel Lee, managed
by j. b. Sneed, formerly manager of
Wright's Hotel, Danville, and more
recently associated with Mr.. L. w.
Scoyille's successful management of
the ZinZendorf, this city.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-05-11
lam Jones Tabernacle Blown Down

MERIDIAN, Miss, May Saturday
afternoon fierce wind and rain storm
prevailed here, the wind attaining a
velocity of forty-eight miles an hour.
Trees were upIooted throughout the
city and the Sam Jones tabernacle,
erected few years ago with a seating
capacity of 5000 people was blown
down
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I. is Taylor and Not Glenn.

masters a mn Il, vesteriay
the name of r. b. Glenn for Danbury,
N. G. 1t should have been S. B. Tay-
lor. It was through Mr.. Glenn's in
fucnce that the appointment was
made, and in thiscWay, it is supposed
fine error was made
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Oxford Female Seminary.

The commencement exercises of Ok
ford Female Seminary will be held on
the 18th, Goth, Both and 31st inst.
The annual address before the CALI
opean Society will be delivered by DR..
w. E. Hutcher, of Richmond, Va.
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plies, P,Ie,,Isch.uePIle..

SYMPTOMS Moisture; intense itching and
| atinging most at night; worse by scratching. IF
| allowed to continue tumors form, which often
bleed and u.eerate, becoming very sores
! SwAYsEs OINMENT stops the itching and bleed
| ing, heals liberation, and in most cases remove
| the tumors. At druggist. or by mail for so
cents. DR.. Woyne & Son, Philadelphia.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-05-11
Two tank Failures.

MELBOURNE, May 9.-Tne bank OF
Victoria, of this city, suspended pay
ment this morning. The liabilities
amounto over e Gee, 600.
CHICAGO, Ill, May 9.-The Chemi-
cal National Bank, of this city. has
suspended, with liabilities amounting
to 81 ,000,00
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-05-11

Judge Golf, of the United States
Circuit Court of Appeals, has decided
in favor of the Bonsack Cigarette
Machine Company in its suit against
the International Cigarette Machine
company.
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Wit in Words.

Gen. Horace Porter amused the
guests at social gathering in New
York by telling them few peculiar
facts about Englishmen, this being
among them:
AN Englishman rides in a han
som cab so that he, the superior in
the interior, cannot see the posterior
of the inferior on the exterior
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-05-11

A tornado in Texas lifted railroad
train excepting the locomotive from
the track and threw the cars into a
ravine. One man was killed and sew
eral hurt.