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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-31
Maid, Wife and W idow.

STAUNToN, Va, Aug. 25-James
W. Jackson, a young man of Green-
brier county, w. Va, was married at
l p. M. yesterday to Miss Bette s..
Echard, daughter of Silas G. Echard
just after tue wedding feast, the
groom became i'll and in few mo-
men IS lost consciousness. He remained
in this stupor for eight hours, recov-
ering consciousness for few moments
only before death. In less than ten
hours the bride was maid, wife and
widow
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-31
Daisy News.
Correspondence of The sentinel.l

Correspondence OF The SentlneI.I
DAISY, ug.21.--The dry weather in
jured tobacco, corn and Vegetables;
no wheat land broke yet.
Thornton Hampton has returned
from Florida; he is visiting his sick
daughter, Mrs. Grubbs at Walker
town. He reports hard times in
Florida,
A series of meetings are in progress
at Providence church, conducted by
Rev. S A Woosley.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-31
They Have once.

Representative Crawford has se-
cured the appointment of Mr.. w. +.
Tomlinson, of Asheville, as an expert
at the Agricultural Museum; Repre-
sentative Bower secured the appoint
to place in the Interior Department.
and of Mr.. 4. A. Lowe of Mitchell in
the Treasury Department.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-31
AUGUSTA REJOICING,
She Receives $4,000 in a Lump from
Liverpool.

AUGUSTA, Ga. August "a. Augusta
has just received $75, 900 in one lump
from Liverpool to buy cotton, and its
deposit in our banks has helped the
money market This is only a starter
and there will be plenty to handle all
the cotton that comes. This cash
flowing for cotton, and the cash sales
this week of l, 100 bales of Graniteyille
factory cloth going for exports, shows
that the tide has turned. This ex-
port order is bona fide and brings tC
one Augusta factory $50, 900 in cash.
President II. III. Hickman says the
prospects of the silver purchase repeal
rs the cause.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-31
Will be Repealed.

A prominent citizen returned last
Saturday from Washington. While
there he talked with Vice-President
Stevenson, Senators Ransom and
Vance, congressman Henderson,
Bum and other representatives.
Sherman law would be repealed un-
conditiOnally,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-31
The Eneineer tainted.

There came near being another ac-
cident on the Atlantic. 81 Danyilie
road the other day. The new bridge
at the scene OF the recent wreck sank
eighteen inches as freight train
went over it and it was deemed un-
safe. The engineer tainted when he
felt the structure giving away. He
thought he was gone.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-31
Whose Eault is It2

From the Pil.t Times:I
. The Winston DAILY SENTINEL de-
serves much credit for the manner in
which it reported the proceedings of
the DeGraff trial. 1t is one of the
leading dailies in the State and is al
ways brimming full of interesting
news. We regret that we cannot get
it regularly owing to some ones care
lessness in handling the mail.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-31
BATTLE OF PINE HILL.
Wilkes County Women Engage ia q
Lively Fisficuff.

You have heard of the battle of
Bunker Hill and other hills, but the
last renown battle in the ANIMALS of
the country is the battle of Pine I'LL,
which occurred one day last week up in
Goshen township, says the Wilkesboro
Chronicle A number of women fell
out and they went into pitched bat
tie with shoyels,. hoes, rocks, sticks,
plows, pieces of looms, and many
other bclligerent weapons too tedious
to mention.4 There were some five to
six 90 the side, and they all fought
we'll. After the smoke of the battle
cleared away an inventory showed
the dead to be none, wounded several,
and the fragments of different wear
ing apparel many, even to several
baskets full. The battle of Pine Hill
will be long remembered.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-31
Called session.

A special or called session of the U.
S. District Court was held in Green's
boro Thursday by Judge Dick. Dis
tfict attorney Glenn was present. L.
H. Pegram, of Forsyth, and N. A.
Martin, of Stokes, were appointed U.
in the day examining accounts of its
officers.
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The Davie Times says that very
interesting series of meetings have
just been closed at Macedonia
Moravian church, near. Pennington.
The pastor, Rev. Mr.. Woolsley was
assisted by Rev.Mr. Thaler, of Salem.
Bishop Rondthaler was also present
one or two days during the meetings.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-31
Texas, Big Drop in Cotton

GALVESTON, Tex, Aug. 25.-Reports
on the cotton crop from 425 points in
the State make it evident that it will
fall 20 per cent. below that of last
year. The long drought has injured
both the early and late cotton.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-31
People BEAD About DeGrafr.

The demand for THE WEEKLY SEN
TINEL containing the full report of
the DeGraH trial, together with the
speeches, still continues. People
know that THE SENTINEL is the only
Paper that has 1t all.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-31

With the opening of the New
Yeai, the Millinery Departmenthas
been moved to the Racket Store and
hereafter all goods in this line will
be found here. In addition we
have beautiful display of Japanese
ware, stamped goods, ruching, lunch
baskets, initial letters, silk sca,fs.
urs. and 700 pieces of ribbons.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-31
ALax Road Overseer.

There is a big mud-hole just beyond
South Fork bridge on the Salisbury
road; the farmers are complaining a
great deal about it and there is talk
Of fndicting the road overseer.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-31
Later Retrrns.

LoNDoN, Aug. 23.-The press gives
the following result of the French
elections: Republicans, 312; Radicals, /.
130, and Conservatives, 80,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-31

If you are worn ouu, run down and
nervous, Magnetic Nervine will re-
store your health. Sold by DR.. Y. O.
Thompson.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-31
DESTRUCTIVE STORM.
Heaviest Rain on Record-Much Dam.
age Done.

New YORK, Aug. 24.-Great dam
age was done in this city and vicinity
parks were uproOted. store windows
shattered, and cellars flooded with
water. 1t was the heaviest rain on
record. Coney Island and other
beaches were injured. Telegraph
wires are down and railways badly
washed.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-31

Dr Miles New Heart cure + DrusslssA
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-31
Is Your Life
Worth Anything

to others? Are there not
persons dependent on
your earnings for their
support? Are they pro-
vided for in case of your
death? The simplest and
safest way of assuring
their protection is life in
surance. Business, pro-
fessiona1, and working
men generally, should IN
sure, for their brains or
their muscles, are their
capital and income too.
Death stops them both.
Insure in the
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-31

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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-03-08


Good and Bad Luck-About Novels and the
Reunion
FRIENDS OF THE II. L. Cit has bsen .
long time since l visited the page. But
as no excuses for wilIful Neglect should be
accepted Ly the club will not make any.
Good and bad luck seems TO have taken
the attention of some of the members
Vow, brother jackson" il does not seem
to me that there really is such a thing a.
luck. Was it luck that LAngtrY. Marion
Evans and others attained to the positions
they did, or was il determination TO sue
coed in spite Of difficulties that seemed
to loom up on every side. and q natural
ability Tor their chosen work. Did you
ever hear the old saying, Where there's
q will, there's away"
Do you think it was luck that kept
"Clsy" out of the presidents chair or
was il, az would rather be right than
president? A year ago the house of .
friend OF mine Was struck by lightning for
the second time in two yesrs. both times
it came down the chimney In the same
manner and ruined the carpet, butinjured
nothing else in the room. Was it lnck
that none of the family were In
the room either time, CT was IL
the hand Of providence. | think. IS a
rule, man charges the debt OF his profit
and loss account TO luck, but the credit be
usually takes TO himself. "Uphrates," l
would like to ask YOU. ii your name Is on
the church roll why may not unDrincipled
persons obtain your name from there the
, same as from the club directory, for, Of
course, the "unprincipied" persons must
be out OF II. l.. q. ranks.
/ once heard the question asked: Can
person afford TO waste any time IN read
| ing novels2 There have been many good
letters 10 the page of late on the subjects
! OF good reading and different books, which
require close attention snd study, but
nothing in favor OF light reading of the
novel. IL might be compared 10 the
desert at dinner.
In selecting a novel, exciting variations,
| tales OF marrow escape on western plains
! where the cowboy rescues the lady lair
and marries her IA the end. are worse
/ than rich pastry. But novel OF an els
waiting and ennobling kind can hurt ne
1 one. Some of the books requiring
close study that have read
i this winter are Course of Creation
/
aud The Great Red Dragon" Part Of
my desert has been "Under Two Flags'
/ by Ouids, The spy" White Wings"
aud BLACK Beauty" the Uncle Toms
| Cabin" OF the horse II is vel worth read
| ing, and should be in the hands of every
one who has anything 10 do with the cRrs
or driving Of horses. Some one, do not
remember who, said: Have the next re-
| union at some place near Chicago" That
will be a good plan, and | propose Joliet.
/ III. IL is but few miles from Chicago. IL
a beautiful place, and has many points of
interest 10 recommend il.
l see many new names on the page.
| Welcome 20 one and al.
Why do not more send in their photos
! / know there are many who would
treasure our editors picture should il RD-
pear on the page. And now with sincere
wish for the continued success of our
! SENTINEL and club, Iremain your II. L. g.
sister "HYAcINTH."
Foreaman Ind Feb 2S
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-03-08

INQUIRY TO be worse than il appeared.
The outline of her story from her own lips
was this:
Her husbands name was Peg. her own
Mary. She had long been remembered in
the village as living in extreme poverty.
going about TO beg bacon a. Christmas
time. Her youth had been passed In
services of various kinds. She did not
know her age. but from public events
which happened when she was girl she
could not be less than eighty. Later in
life she had kept sheep upon the hills.
and in the sia. plicity of her heart would
speak OF her days OF prosperity when she
had sheep of her own. She could not
read. but from attending divine service
had become familiar with The language
of scripture. We know nothing OF her
previous character. but that of her bus-
baud and family was very bad. The first
earnest religious feeling she relates OF her.
self was felt when waking alone in the
fields. She bethOuRht herself of her hard
fate. youth OF toll, an old age OF want
and misery. and IL she must be miserable
at last how dreadful was her portion.
Struck with the appalling thought, she
kneit down beneath the hedge to pray
first time that heartfelt and earnest
prayer had gone up 10 heaven from
her lips. Not very long after this
she became Ill and unable 10
move from the straw, at that time her only
bed ia a loft of the apartment described,
where little sheltered by the broken roof.
and less by the rags that scarcely covered
her, she lay exposed to the weather with.
out money to support or friend to COM
fort her /, was in this situation that this
idea or weakening dream" as she termed
it. occurred to her mind. She saw the
broad and narrow road spoken OF in scrip
ture. In the broad road were many walk
ing. the road was smooth and pleasant
and easy to travel, but the end was dark,
on the narrow road she herself was tread
ing and few others"
Dear friends must ask you again TO
wait for the ending of this story, time and
space cry for ne to desist. Your faithful
sister in II. l.. @. bonds,
"PEACH BLOSSOM"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-03-08
AFTER MANY EFFORTS.
This Contributor Finally Reaches the How
ard Department Page.
Foresman, Ind, Feb. %.

This Contributor Finally Reaches the How
ard Department Page.
To THE II. l. CT do wonder how
many times have undertaken 10 write
letter to this grand old page. I believe 10
is the hardest thing | ever tried 10 DO.
have almost come 10 the conclusion
that il is not for every one to know how 70
write such nice letters as the II. L. @.
members do, aud that have no business
to try. However. as there must be an end
to all things and as seldom give up till
fail, / see no other way to end this II. L.
G. mania than by making q fail
ure, which il is more than
likely I will do. II would only be
streak OF good luck should
my name ever grace the pages OF the H.
L. &. directory TO be. SO YOU see, Ivan
hoe" and T. NJ. Jackson / quite agree
with your views on that subject Yes, 10
would be pity il we ladies had no ambi-
tions i think most OF US have. though.
] do know some that haven't an overstOck,
TO he sure, aud have no patience with
them. But suppose they think il much
ea Ter 10 not entertain any ambitions thsn
TO bear the disAppointmsnts of ili-luck.
right here before introduce too many
conflicting ideas, as no doubt would should
I continue. haven't the self-conidence
OF which Iven w. Fern spoke in one OF bis
splendid letters. in fact one OF the best
letters / ever read No, ! have not the
eelf-conlidenCe TO believe / could write a
very short letter without disputing myself
"Wyandot Dewdrop," Maud Maple" and
"Peach Blossom one reader OF the page
least is waiting to hear more from your
instructive pens. Sunset" Little Nui-
sance," Ida 5" and Florence Nightin-
gale" your letters are always interesting.
Come again soon. And the poets, A. r
Jacobs. Mrs II. l.. Smith and "Alzina Eme
Wintonhurrv," and put some more of your
inspirations in verse for the benefit Of
but as / am not one of you have no right
20 make so many requests, 90 will close
with best wishes for the success of the
club. ! subscribe.
''IMELDA lNGLEwooD."
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OFFICERS.

President-Will L. Strawn, Montpelier, Ind.
First Observation-Disclosures VI. jackson.
New Lancss er. Ind.
Second Vioe-president-Miss Sue c. Parker,
KalOns Ia.
Recording Secretary-Miss Dora Wenner
Pleasant-ave.. Indiana polls, Ind
Corresponding Secretary-Mlss Emma L.
Nerker Emery, III.
Tressurer-Miss Mary J. Kelley. Campbells-
town, o.
Executive ommittee-Alonzo Finley Jacobs
Gre-ncastle. Ind. " liam A. Clark: Anthony,
Ind; W. :. kOkel do er. MOntevallO. Mo-; j.
e. Mcdonald. Medina, Tenn; Mrs. J. +. Barnes,
BrucstOn Mills w. Va.
OBJECTS.
Sec. 2of Article Of Constitution
The object Of the Howard Literary Club Is To
encourage pure literature strengthen morality,
establish sociability, increase a desire Tor mind
improvement and literary attainments and 10
extend the work % reformation,
MEMBERS.
Sec. OF Article OF Constitution
All persons OF good moral character who are
Interested in the objects Of this organization
and willing 10 work IN accordance there
with are eligible 10 membership
We most cordially invite every one truly and
nneOmp romisingly interested in our objects to
Join our club.
Letters OF INQUIRY should be addressed the
Corresponding Secretary with stamp.
The Howard J. teraTy has neither salaried
officers nor contributors aud depends wholly
upon its merits and principles for success.
Members only are entitled 20 the rare bene-
fits OF our book catalogue.
AL letters Tor pub IcatiOn must be carefully
written on one SIDE OF the paper only, accom-
panied BIZ the writer's and address.
o. well a. the nom de plume, and pla My adj
dressed 10 the editor, Z. q. Stewart, SENTINEL
Office Indianapolis, Ind.
Members m renewing subscription FOR TIE
EEATINEL viii please be sure to send 81 20 the
Howard Literary Treasurer, az the ub Is
allowed small commission. Due credit aud
prompt action guaranteed.
Members IN seeding their photos 10 the
editor Tor reproduction on this page. must send
nom lie plume, and also real name and address.
The latter will not be published except by re-
quest OF the sender.
The annual dues-2j cents-must be sent TO
The treasurer by or before March /.
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HE DOES NOT BELIEVE 1T.

An Exception Filed Against All Men Being
Created Equal.
DEAR HowARDs-It has been proclaimed
from the housetops and throughout the
utmost bord r. of Columbias illimitable
shores, that "all men are created equal"
Our revered. illustrious, and never-to-
be-forgotien foreiathers dug this decara-
ton out of the old colonial Quarries and
used il "a a stepping stone to freedom aud
independence, base upon win ich TO rear
the superstructure OF republic, viii CHI
even in its infancy bids fair to tower above
tho ancient and mighty nations OF the old
world. Now. don't propose to quarrel
with my ilustrious and world
renowned foFeIatheTs. / attempted
that in bovhoods happy DAYS aud
the forefather invariably came out
ahead and lett nv end of the argument
weak and sore. and implanted indelible,
ins acelble impressions that should never
evoke the Temotest desire to renew
the unequal and sanguinary conflict
and garments rolled in blood" Regard
ing the declaration that equality IL dis
bursed with such lavish muniicence.
wish, IA the lawyers say, To file "A bill of
exceptions OF course | am no LAWYER,
have read divers useless things, but for
tune be- eternally praised the intolersnt
statutes and scorpion chastisements" en-
acted in state capilols by b ackstone's dis
ciples, and inflicted upon a lone-su!iering
community. l have never read. The aver
age attorney benefits community about
as much as the average circus. There is
r3is Inference. however. after the circus has
picked your pockets it will leave town, bur
LAWYER. like the poor, ''ye haVe with you
always "and metropolitan landlords sigh
plaintively and gushingly depiore the
utter wreck of the once munifoent and
variegated laTdsr and huge unadjusted
board bills. Are all men created free and
eQnal2 That's the question. Can you
look back over your threadbare existence
from the days OF infancy through the
bread pudding period of dudehood, into
the corned beef and dried pumpkin, years
of old age and point me To a day in which
you exercised perfect Freedom Is a child
born with hereditary taints free? Don't
most children come into the world with
some part OF their mental. moral or
physical nature cut on bias
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-03-08
sELF-cULTuRE.
One Must Believe in Ouo's soIf, Thinks ssAd
vance, To BE Successful.

One Must Believe in Ouo's soIf, Thinks I'D
vance," to BE Successful.
ESTEEMED Howard FmENDs-Some Of
you. no doubt, are not aware Of the fact
that | have been passive member for the
last three months. but nevertheless. tits
true. And since such is the case, I'll
apologize by simply saying that my time
ia. and has been. too much occupied with
other duties. which We must endure in
this life, regardless of our inactiveness of
the various societies we may be interested
in. Aud even though am not with you
on the page often, 1 trust that am with
you in thought.
/ will attempt to nonfne the majority of
nv remarks this time on self culture. The
secret Of moral self culture lies in the
training Of the will to decide according TO
the fiat Of an enlightened conscience.
When a question of good or evil il
brought before the mind for its action it's
several faculties are appealed 10. The in
tellect perceives. compares and reflects on
the suggestions. The emotions desires
and passions are addressed and solicited
to indulgence The conscience pro-
on the proposed act. There comes the
seli-detsrmining will, coincidiug either
with the conscience or with the emotions
believe the end OF right. moral culture
is TO habituate il TO decide against the
passions. desires and emotions whenever
they grossly oppose the conscience.
Self-cutturs may be divided into three
classes. viz: The physical the intellectua al
and the moral. And neither must be de-
veloped exclusively Cultivate the
physical unduly and alone,
and tits true none would
have an atheletic savage; the moral,
and you have an enthusiast or a maniac.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-03-08
From the Far south.

To THE II. L. C-I have for some time
been an interested reader of the many in
structive letters that appear on your page
And l fear our fair Lone Star state is
not we'll represented there. One coming
from such balmy. sunny cline into the
land of sleigh bells, would require n nice
warm corner. Have you such a vacancy
TO he filled by young amateur? AL
though L can but come TO learn OF your
gifted ana more experienced members.
love YOU motto and the great cause for
which you have snlistcd-the upb uildias
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OF mankind. There is no better proof OF
our love for God than our pity for the
world. No higher aim can any one have
than to do all the good they can through
lie. For social features alone, ii seems to
me. is sufficient remuneration to the con-
tributors. Pm sure l would enjoy attend
ing your reunion. and if you decide to
meet at or near Chicago, may perhaps
have that pleasure. 81. A. >.
Mart. Tex. Feb. %
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-03-08

think ! know "Alzina Enc Winton."
He is a very prominent person in the VI
cinity Of Eminence This il not his home
but part of the time during the winter.
think his heart must be very heavy becauss
of the love he once cherished. l do not
know whether this is his Imagination or
really in earnest, but supposing it to be the
latter l contribute this:
Alma. why you grieving
For tie hearts sad tate2
.. why are you signing
For the love that lie Dast7
IL
Think not OF the past with its sorrova
But Of the future with its joys;
For there lie hopes unburied
Inavae Of sunshine and joy.
Perhaps in the bright future
You shall meet another
In whose heart there il room
For one 70 kind and True
V.
Then the love that you onee cherished
VIII have flown from your heart,
Aud the love Of one that is true
Shall dwell there IN peace.
Eminenoe, lid. [ESeLIsH DUoHzsA
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-03-08
Notice.

To THE CLUB-The printed stationery lie
now ready for the members. Please send
in your orders and / will try to be prompt
in filling them. 1t is of good quality and
the objects of the club printed on the pa
per, aud Howard Literary Club" printed
on the envelopes, also a return line.
Many J. KELLEY.
CampbellstowD, Ohio.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-03-08
coNsoLATIoN.

"English Duchess" Extends IL to One of the
Club.
II. l.. G. FRIENDs-As am a newcomer
am in hope will find welcome among
the friends. have written to the paper
but once before ] am young and hope
older ones will look over nay mistakes.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-03-08
Judge simpson

OF the superior court writes: From men
tai exhaustion, my nervous system be-
came shattered. aud / was utterly unable
TO sleep nights. Sulphur Bitters cured
me. and my sleep is now sound, sweetsnd
refreshing