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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-04-12
ATLANTIC 6 DANVILLE
Sold at Public Auctipn-Newgass and
Associates the Purchasers.

Sold at Public Auctipn-NewSas and
Associates the Purchasers.
NORFOLK, Va, April 1.-The At
lantic s. Danville railroad was sold
here at II O'Clock yesterday. The
road was knocked out to B. Newgass
and associates, of London, at 81; ;105,-
900. They represent 4,G00,0 900 of the
issue of 5000, 900 Of bonds. The OBJ
ject Of the purchase is tue protection
of b0ndhOlderS, looking to the reor-
ganiZatiOn, operation and probable
extension of the road. The only 9TH
er bidder was the Car Trust Company
of New York.
Mr.. Kimbal!, president of the Nor
folk & Western, and a number of his
associates and also representatives of
the CheSdpeake-& Ohio attended the
sale. The sale was consumated by the
delivery Of a certified fifty thousand
dollar check to the commissioner i'm
mediately after the sale. Messrs.
NewgaSs, Edenger and Beaman, the
purchasers, say they bought the prop
erty primarily for the protection OF
the bondholders. They have ninety
days in which to close UP the matter,
and in that time will determine the
disposition Of the road. Their pres
t'tlu pun pOoC3 uuCy say, 10 w GU duILc
the company, operate and possibly ex-
tend the road.
1t is believed that the object of the
purchasers is to get rid of their ele-
phant with the least possible loss. In
the ninety days they may, and prob
ably will, find purchaser. which will
be either the Norfolk & Western,
Chesapeake & Ohio or Richmond &
Danviile. II they do not find a pur-
chaser, they will be forced to reorgan-
ize and extend. The impression here
is that the road will finally fall into
the hands of the Norfolk s Western,
who will then build from Martinsville
to Danville, thus securing a double
track from Radford to Norfolk.
President Kimball, Of the Norfolk
& Western, was Enthusiastically
non-committal, and neither affirmed
OF denied the report.
The representative of the Richmond
& Danyille was here and the impress
sion is they are not in it.
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DIED FROM DRINKING.
A FATAL MIST iKE MADE BY
FACTORY EMPLOYEES.

Drank Oil of fMurbane for Peach Bran.
dy-Two of the Men Dead aud the
Third one Not Expected to Live
Mr.. John Taylor, who returned from
Wilkesboro Thursday, brought the
particulars of a sad affair which re-
suited IN the death OF two men IF not
three at Roaring River, Wilkes
county.
Messrs. John Stone, William and
James Suits (the last two brothers.,
employees in the tobacco factory of
W. FL. Rieves & Sons, ran across
bottle of peach flavor, (oii of murbane)
which was used for fiavOring the man
ufactured goods.
The men were of the opinion that
it was good old peach brandy, they
therefore decided to sample it. Each
one took large drink.
In half hour afterwards it was no
ticed by other employees that the men
were very black in the face and looked
deathly sick.
The mon declined to tell anything
about the trouble. James Suits man
aged 30 get home where he related to
his people what he had drank. At
the suggestion of some one d quantity
of grease was poured down his throat
and he was reported to be still living
yesterday afternoon, though his con-
ditiOn was critical.
His brother and Stone had to be
carried to their respective homes.
They continued to grow worse until
2:30 in the afternoon, about which
hour both mon died.
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THE DAVIS SCHOOL MATTER.
The soy's Father ExO8erates Col. Da
Yis and Lieut. Shipp.

The kOy'S Father EXO3 crates Col. Da
Yis and Lieut. Shipp.
The whipping of Cadet Rider at the
Davis School recently has been
thoroughly Investigated by the boys
father, Mr.. M. T. Rider, of Richmond,
Va.
Mr.. Rider, after interviewing his
son, readily came to the conclusion
that the report out to the effect that
his boy had been commercially" whip
ped was untrue. Mr.. Rider informs
THE SENTINEL that he fully exoner-
ates Col. Davis and Lieutenant Shipp
of the charge.
Cadet Rider came to the Hotel Phe-
nix at noon and THE SENTINEL
has his own statement that he was
not cruelty whipped.
The following statement from the
sons father to Col. DaYis explains it,
self:
son account of the reports sent put
by the press that my son had been
cruelty whipped by Lieut.. Shipp, |
came to investigate. / find upon ex-
animation that he has not been too
severely punished. NJ. T. RIDER"
Cadet Rider will remain at the Da-
Wis School.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-04-12

THE LIQUOR QUESTION.
Some Thoughts as TO How it May
Adjusted.

soOAhO as 10 f1OW III ~ be
Adjusted.
To the Editor of the sentinel.1
AS the liquor traffic is now the sub
ject Of general conversation and dis
cussion and different plans aud
methods are being suggested I desire
to submit some thoughts which 1 have
for sometime entertained upUp the
question.
Absolute unconditional prohibition
VIC uld be difficult to obtain because of
the various uses to which spurious
liquors are applied.
Also because of the difficulty to
secure public sentiment sufficiently
strong TO enforce such law
Because many people would support
conservative measure who would
openly oppose one of an extreme
nature. L think therefore it is best to
get law which would put the whole
business under the control of the State
and which would in measure u. eet al
the snake bite, camphor bottle, ginger
stew arguments and allow to every
family the right and privilege of pur-
chasing a reasonable amount for neces
sary family purposes. L herein state
my views for what they are worth.
Let the State have entire control OF
the sale of all distilled and fermented
liquors, the same to be bought or
manufacted by special contract
throught its appointed agents, and to
sell the same to The people at mod
crate profit.
Let one man be appointed for each
county in the State who shall be 10
Gated at the county seat, and who
shall be reliable man appointed by
the State and to have control of the
sale for the county. Let him be re-
quired to give a bond for his faithful
performance of the duties of his Office
and the control of the money arising
from the business. Let him be re-
quired to keep books of the entire bus
mess transacted, giving names of pur-
chasers, dates and amounts sold. Let
him be required to make d monthly
report to the treasurer of the State.
returning all monies arising from
sales.
Let one gallon of distilled liquor be
allowed to be sold to each faulty dur
ing period of II months, and any
amount over this let it be upon the
sworn statement of a physician before
a magistrate that it is absolutely nee
essary for medical purposes.
Let it be required by all who pur-
chase for mechanical purposes to be
qualified that it is purchased for the
sane.
No one can raise reasonable objec-
tion to this kind o. d law but the iiq
uor dealers, distiliers and drunkards
1t allows every family liberal
amount for a years consumption, and
interpoSes no restriction as to how the
gallon may be used except to get
drunk.
If these suggestions do not meet
with favor can not the friends Of tenn
perance and good morals meet and
through a committee OF wise men for
mulate law which can be submitted
to the people for endorsement.
S. L. CONRAD.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-04-12
CZAIS 1ILLMAN'S NEW ROLE
He ProcIaims Himself CEieEofPoiice
of South Carolina.

COLUMBIA, S. c., April 4-Govcrnor
Tillman has issued the following
proclamation:
Whereas, section 5l5 of the General
Statutes OF this State declares that
the Governor shall have authority
whenever in his Judgment it shall be
necessary, to arm the cunSta bulary,
and in any emergency to assume the
sole control of whole or any part or
The municipal police in cities and in
cOrpJrated towns, and to authorize
the chief constable of the State, or
any deputy chief constable, to com
mand assistance in the execution pro-
cess, Suppressing riots and in preSery-
ing the peace:" and
Whereas it is made the duty of and
the power is given said police to en-
force he statute known as the dis
penSary laws, but instead of obeying
the requirements cf said law the said
police, except in very few towns,
have been an obstruction and are ac-
tive aiderS and abettIrS of those who
are defying the law; and
Whereas, under the State statute
the Governor is given power to ap-
point State cOnStablcs for the purposes
Of its enforcement: and
Whereas, the rebellous and lawless
elements Of society have bounded and
InSuljed these officials, and SedOuSiy
educated the public mind to resist
ance, causing several encounters, re-
sulting in biOodShed between con-
stables and Illicit whskey sellers, pro-
ducing intense excitement and dan
ger to the peace and welfare of the
State:
Now. therefore, l, Benjamin r.
Tillman. Governor of the State of
south Carolina, do issue this my
proclamation, giving full and official
| notice TO the municipal officers OF ev-
cry city and incorporated town in the
State of South Carolina, and to the
police and marshals thereof, that un-
der the powers given me by said sec
! tion 519, the emergency contemplated
has arisen and does now exist, and
that / do hereby assume sole control
of the whole force of municipal police
| and mlrShals Of the several cities and
incorporated towns of this State.
They are hereby ordered to enforce all
laws on the statute books, together
with all municipal ordinances and
orders from municipal authorities not
Inconsistent with the purposes of this
proclamation. AS soon as the emerg-
ency which is now upon us shall no
longer exist, | will relinquish control
| and restore the former status.
(Signed) b. r. TILLMAN, Gov.
BY the Governor:
j. E. TINDALL, Sec'y. of State.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-04-12
ALL QUIET AT DARLINGTON.
Military Have Orders to Break Cam
and Go Home

DARLINGTON, S. c., April 6. There
was>absolutely no incident yesterday
to disturb the peace of the place. No
one is thought of any further trouble
and everything is fast getting back
into the regular channel. Business
which has been paralyzed since last
Friday is being revived, with the as
surdnce that there is no ground for
further appi ehenSion. The troops are
making themselves at home, and but
Tor their guard duty would have moth
ing to do.
General Richbourg broke camp this
morning and left for home. The pay
roll OF the men here has been made up
and allows 50, 600 to the forces here
Two cOnstables came into town yes
teTday. They were not recognized by
tie citizens, but as soon as the fact
was reported to General Richburg by
captain Thompson, they were taken
into the country and started for
North Carolina. This was tho Igbt
best as a precautionary measure.
The embargo on the Western Union
Office at this place has not yet been
raised. All kilograms have to be sub
mitted for inspection. A squad of
men guard the entrance to the office.
No news dispatches are received.
Major Batter, who took an inventory
OF the stock in the dlspensary, reports
shortage of $2I0.
BEEAK CAMP At FLORENCE.
FLORENCE, April s.. 6.-Yesterday was
the last day Of the military occupation
OF this place and preparations for
breaking camp consumed the day.
Colonel n. G. Evans, of General
Earley,s staff, was detailed to go to
'Ilmmonsville and conduct an investi-
CATION OF the wrecking Of the dispen-
Sary there Late in the Afternoon
the troops were marched out on dress
parade and after having been inspect
ed by the adjutant and inspector gen
eral were addressed by him. He com
pllmented them highly on their CON
duct and trusted that the excellent
service rendered by them would be
productive of good to the State.
On the afternoon train Constables
McLendon and Meekin were brought
to town, guarded by a detachment of
militia. They were quartered at the
hotel until night fall aud were then
removed to the armory, where they
spent the night.
The troops were ordered to assemble
this morning at 1:20 O'Clock, when they
took the southbOund train for Column
bid and their homes.
VERDICT OF CoRONER's JURY.
DARLINGTON, April 6.-The coro-
ner's Jury has rendered its verdict to
hold McLendOn for the killing of
Moment, Cain for the killing of Red
mond and that Redmond killed Pep
per. The military court will first sub
nit its report to Governor Tillman,
but it is understood to concur
as to facts as they have been
published. The coroner is now max
ing out the commitments for the two
men
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-04-12
HE WAS CAUGHT
A Barbed Wire Fence Makes an Ar
rest-A RevaulIing Wound

/ Sam Phillips, colored, was horribly
lacerated about the face last Thurs
day night in the grove northwest
of the city. He was brought
by friend to the Office of DR..
Gray, at 1890 o'clock for treatment.
The cheek bone was fractured and the
flesh was torn from his chin and both
lower jaws. The flesh peeled over in
a most revaulting manner. Phillips
was speachless until the flesh had been
stitched back to it's place. and even
then he spoke with great difficulty.
He will give no account of the acci-
dent and answers all inquiries with
the one reply, 81 am shot"
Phillips is a cook in the employ of
H. B Ireland on Spruce street. There
is no clue whatever to the cause of the
wounds. He has bad reputation as
a thief and some contend that he was
wounded by clothes-line or wire
fence about some back yard while max
ing foregoing expedition"
LATER-The negro Phillips has con-
fessed that he was pilfering in back
yard ard was frightened off by the
occupants and in making his escape
he ran into a barbed wire fence.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-04-12
AN INTERESTING PLAY.
Lilly Bell, or the CuIprit Fay" at the
Academy Chapel

One of largest audiences ever gath
cred in the Academy chapel witnessed
the play entitled Lilly Bell, or The
Culprit Fay" on the 9Th inst.
The frequent applause of the audi
ence gave evidence of appreciation
and delight. Miss Robbins. as Lilly
Bell" captured the crowd and those
in attendance continued to sing her
praises after the close of the enter
tainment. Miss Morrison as "Queen
of the Fairies" Miss Scales as Gu
duria,'' Miss Morris as ''Thistledown, -
also rendered their parts with &C
ceptance and credit
The fact is every part was well TAX
en-. The stage scenery was apprO-
pirate and attractive. Large cedars
made beautiful background.
The entertainment was a credit to
the young ladies, the Institution and
Miss Tracy, under whose direction
it was given. About SI5 was realized.
here are the names of the young la
dies who took part in the play:
PERsoNE
Titania, Queen of the Fairies-Miss Nor
rison.
Lily Bell her favorite-Miss G.. Robbins.
Thistledown, rival-Miss Morris.
Hearts Ease, a Fairy in Titania's train
Miss Cheatham
Eudora, Queen of Naiads-Miss Scales.
Silver Spray-Miss Brooks.
Incidental Solos-1st Act-Miss Follin,
Miss Cheatham.
Incidental Solos-2d Act-Miss Cowles,
Miss Kellett Miss Hege, Miss Fisher.
Incidental Solos-3d Act-Miss Edwards.
Chorus of Twenty Four Voices from Miss
Tracy's Vocal Class-Misses Sallie Adams,
Mamie Barnes Maggie BOrum, Daisy
Brooks Dovie Chichester, Bessie Cromer,
Eva Cheatham, Cora Cowles, Jennie Crouch,
Daisy Crutchfield, Laura Edwards, Edna
Fisher, Agnes Fogle, Birdie Follin, Ella
Hege, Florence Glenn, Matte Kellett, Ella
Lehman, Mary Morris, Luda Morrison,
Blanche Robbins, Gertrude Robbins, Nell
Scales, Lucille league.
Accompanist-MissA Amy Van Week.
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ATLANTIC & DANVILLE.
Speculate ms on the Recent Railroad
Sals.


The Danville Register, referring to
the sale 10 the Atlantic & Danville
railroad says that extension is neces-
sity to that road which has been
losing S2o, 900 a month since it passed
into The hands of a receiver two years
ago. Extending the line westward
from Danville is both probable and
necessary.
Can they find buyer in the next
go days? 1t is said in Norfolk that
tue Chesapeake and Ohio, or as it is
called, the Vanderbilt interest, wants
the A atlantic & Danville, its value be-
ing an all rail entrance into Nor
folk and Portsmouth which that line
now has not and cannot get. Ii the
Chesapeake and Ohio people should
get the Atlantic and Danville they
would, in order to utilize it have to
build from Lynchburg or some other
point on the James river division to
Danville. This would give them a
double track from Clifton Forge to
deep water, which they very much
need.
'sThe most plausible theory, howev-
er, is the story which makes the Nor
folk & Western possible buyer of the
was telegraphed from Norfolk to the
Register, and is to the effect that the
Norfolk & Western wants a double
track from Norfolk to Roanoke. BY
purchasing or leasing the Atlantic and
Danville and building from Martins
Vile to Danville they would have it."
Mr.. Kimball, President of the n. &
w., says that his presence in Norfolk
on the day of of the sale was "purely
accidental Many people will think
otherwise He said he could readily
coo bou, tho Atlantic and Danville
might be made very valuable to the
Norfolk s. Western. Mr.. Kimballl
added: 1--WE have had our eye on
Danyille. We are on three sides of it
now and can easily get there when the
| proper time cOmes.D
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-04-12
C.F. Wv. RECEIVERsHIP.
Gen. Gill Will Operate the Road from
Greensboro.

TUE SENTINEL has announced the
appointment OF Gen. John Gill, of
Baltimore, as receiver OF the Cape
Fear and Yadkin Valley railway, run
ming from Wilmington 10 Mt. Airy.
The appointment was made by Judge
SimontOn. of the United States Cir
cult court. sitting at Charleston on
Saturday last and unpon application
Of the Farmers Loan and Trust COM
pany representing she DOndholders Of
the read. The bonded Indebtedness
per cent. interest, and by reason of
the company's defdulting in the De-
cember interest. the bondhOlderS de-
termined to apply Tor Il receiver.
Gen. Gill, the receiver, arrived in
Wilmington Monday morning, accom-
panied by Sir. Francis JunkiD, of New
York. attorney for the Farmers Loan
and Trust company, and Mr.. }. ID.
Ferguson. of Baltimore, who is large
ly interested as a bondh0lder.
Dr. w. a. Lash, president OF TIE
Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley, General
Manager j. w. Fry, Treasurer John
Il. Williams and Attorney Geo. NJ.
Rose, met the receiver at Wilmington
with'a special train. Accompanied by
Gen Gin and his party, the special
left Monday afternoon and proceeded
to Greensboro. From there Gen. Gill
and his friends went North.
In conversation with Gen. Gill, the
Messenger learned that he will operate
the road from Greensboro in which
city he Will spend most OF his time.
He thinks the company can soon be
reorganiZed and put upon paying
basis again. The general financial de-
preston Of the past year or 50, caused
the embarrassment OF the railroad
company, which heretofore has been
prompt in meeting its obligations.
Arrangements Will be made at once
to pay all arrearages OF salaries and
wages Of emplOyecs.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-04-12
MURDERED CHILD FOUND.
Committed Suicide Because His Girl
Refused to Marry Him.

Committed Suicide Because His Girl
Refused to Marry Him.
GREEN COVE, Va, April 5.-One of
the most horrible tragedies that has
ever occurred in this county is that Of
the murder of a child in which Eli
Pennington, wife and daughter were
implicated. After Eli and wife had
their trial and come clear, the girl re-
turned to her home after being stolen
away. Just after the trial came off
there was strong talk of lynching
them for murder
Solomon Lewis, moved into the
house vacated by Pennington. On
March 23rd he concluded to go in
search Of the child. Previous to this
he had a dream and he went according
to his dream and found something
under the side of large rock. He
went for neighbOr to go with him to
see what he had found. 1t proved to
be an infant. They spread the alarm
went for magistrate and officer,
who arrested Eli Pennington, wife
and daughter, and conveyed them to
Marion jail where they are now.
A jury was appointed to examine
the dead body. On the 23i d ult at
ii o'clock, a. M, they took no the
dead body from its place of CONCEAL
| ment. They unWrappcd it and found
that it had been murdered. The
child's neck is supposed to have been
broken.
They all belong to the church and it
is thought they were drunk, as whis-
key is running more people than any
thing else.
A few days ago Lafayette Gentry
shot his own brains ont. He was en-
gagged to young lady-she told him
she would not go with him unless he
would quit drinking-he was then
pulled out his pistol and ended his
own life.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-04-12
QUIET IN DARLINGTON.
DIR. Spain Kills a Negro for Making Ac-
cusations Against Him.

DARLINGTON, SC, April 5.--At the
Cleveland House here DR.. Spain shot
and killed negro cook who had re-
ported him as being one of those who
were concerned in the dispensary
transaction which caused the recent
riots. Spain was at once arrested by
squad of soldiers. who were in
charge OF the hotel, ana taken to po
lice headquarters.
Everything is now quiet and there
is apparently no danger OF further
trouble Two companies of militia
marched double-quick from the camp,
however, for the purpose OF thorough
ly POLICING the city.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-04-12
AN ATTEMPT TO OUTRAGE
4 LITTLE SIX YEAR-OLD GIRL IN
WILK ESBORO.
The Negro Brute Arrested and Jailed
Talk of Lynching-Negroes In
c nsed-Eyeryth'ng Quiet.

The Negro Brute Arrested and Jailed
Talk Of Lynching-Negroes In
c nsed-Everyth'ng Quiet.
WILKEsBoRo, April 6.-About sun
down last evening, in the west end OF
town, q negro named John Horace,
about 10 years old, attempted to out
rage the six-year-old daughter Of W..
L. Bruce, a shoemaker of this place.
Horace was working for Bruce and
carried the girl in wheelbarrOw to
the stables, about one hundred yards
from the house, where the tiendish at
tempt was made.
The little girls underclCthes were
badly torn. She went to the house
crying and related to her parents
what had been done.
The negro ran away but was caught
last night by Officers Stokes, Lane
and others.
Considerable excitement prevailed
last night and there was some talk of
lyDching tie inhuman brute. Every
thing, however, is quiet today.
Horace was given a preliminary
lie lring before Justice of the Peace
S5Jalcy This morning and bound over
TO court.
The negroes here are very much in
ccuSed az the action of the brute as
well as the white people.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-04-12
CONGRESSIONAL.
Is Mr. B ,wer Likely to Succeed Him
self?

In this district, Mr.. Bower, the
present Congressman, is candidate
for reelection. In 1892 there were
three candidates and Bowers major
jority was only III over DR.. Wilcox,
Republican and Mr.. r. L Patton,
POpulist.
The Republicans in this district
propose fusion with the Populists,
uniting on DR.. W. I'll. Wheeler of this
city. Other Republicans mentioned
for this nomination are E. 2. Linney,
of Alexander; J. B. Fortune, of Cleve-
land; J. w. Bowman, of Mitchell;
Marshall l.. Mott, of Wilkes; G.. A.
Reynolds, of Forsyth, and ex-Con-
gressman J. M. Brewer; of Surry. Mr.
r. L. Patton may run again. The
vote in 1892 was: For Bower, 16, 1896;
Wilcox Republican,, 1925; Patton
(Populist), 1854.