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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08

Peter. as usual, took a dose of DOW
ders to cause him to sleep quietly. He
nut his sno0n out through the bars of
his cell for Mr.. Vlckers,- the death
watch - to put the powders in.. Mr..
Virkars failed to fill it quite full and
Peter. having taken that, Mr.. Vickers
told him to let him give him little
more. Peter replied that the pow
ders were quite strong and he was
afraid they would put him to sleep so
1I1at he would never awake. He also
added that he was not ready to die
vet: that he wanted to live as long as
he could.
TIE LAST FAREWELL.
DeGraf's parents were at the Jail
early this morning TO bid their son the
last farewell on earth. Peter arose
and dressed this morning about 8
o'clock and his parents were 3shered
in to see him Immediately.
A SAD SCENE.
TIE prisoners brother, Lee, was
with the father and mother. The
scene was q sad one. Peter told them
that he did not fear death; that the
saddest thought with him was telling
them c0ad-bye He asked his parents
and brother to meet him in Heaven
He said that he was tired of his cell
ard was glad this was the day for his
execution. The mother asked to go
in the cell with Der son. This request
was not granted but Mr.. Ziglar al
lowed her to go in the hall where she
knelt and prayed earnestly. The
mother, father and son broke down
and wept bitterly. Peter advised his
father not to 70 out to the execution
telling him he was old and might
get hurt. The father said he would
not 20. He also promised Peter to try
and meet him ia the better world.
The mother also gave the same prom
iSe The old man said he would rath-
er see Peter hung than to go to the
penitentiary for life.
Mrs. Long, a neighbor of Peters
parents, called and told the prisoner
farewell, The little children of the
jailer, who thought a great deal of
Peter, also went in ana shook hands
with him for the last time. God
bless yTu," said Peter to them. He
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08
THE FAGG CASE.
Net Much Reliance in the Evidence
Against Him.

In regard to the case of Mr.. Fagg
our people generally understand that
the charge against him rests upon a
very narrow basis. The principal
witness against Mr.. Fagg was negro,
an eX-convict, who is said to have
been j n the penitentiary four times.
Mr.. Eagg'S house was not searched,
although he asked that it be searched,
feeling that such course would go to
clear him OF suspicion. The coin
scrapings was found, as the testimony
showed, in Mr.. Morgau's house. JUS
tice Pegram had SO little faith in the
testimony against Mr.. Fagg that lie
entered his signed protest against the
rulings Of Justice BeclIerdite, the U,
S. Commissioner.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08
DeGRAFF'S TRIAL.
The Case Taken up On August 11th,
1893.

l.
1893.
DeGraff was put on trial for + is life
at 9 o'clock a. ~. Oh Friday, August
18th, 1893. His attorneys were
Col. Thomas II. Sutton and Frank Il.
Baldwin.
THE JURY.
The jury which sat upon the case
was composed of the following named
persons: J. NJ. Ragland, E. Fl
Wright, w. Fl. Grubbs, A. L. Black
burn, J. S. Lawrence, e. T. Henning,
J. L. Walker, Joseph Cresson, J. B.
Grouse, J. w. Beck, j. f. Whitfield
and Il. T. Moser.
The taking of evidence for both
State and defendant was concluded
the following Monday afternoon, after
which the attorneys began their
experimenting. Solicitor Barber and
Capt. r. B. Glenn represented the
State.
HIS OWN EVIDENCE.
Much damaging circumstantial evil
dence was brought out against The de-
PENDANT. The prisoner went upon the
witness. stand and gave himself away.
When asked 0y Mr.. Manly, the States
representative. why he went back to
the scene of the murder and used the
words quoted by witness, (''Ellen, if
you are in heaven arise; if in hell stay
there''), DeGraff replied that he had
heard old people say that if person
who committed murder would &C
back to the scene and quote those
words aloud they would see the party
killed.
To prove the force of his evidence
one of the jurymen remarked to a
| SENTINEL representative, after the
verdict was returned:
1.-THE evidence against DeGraff was
| so strong that we could not get around
| finding him guilty. I was pretty well
| convinced of the fact before he and
| his brother were put on the stand
| After hearing their testimony / need
ed no further evidence. 1 was con
| WINGED in my mind that he was the
man who committed the crime. De
| CRAFTS own story about why he went
| to the spring with John Russell, TIT
evening of his arrest, was bad give
away for him."
THE VERDICT.
| 1t was $50 p, m. on August 14tf
| when Judge Winston concluded hi:
charge to the jury. At $50 mex
morning the jury returned verdic
of guilty"
After the verdict the prisoner hat
very little to say. He remarked tina
he guessed the people were satisfied
now, and that he hoped to get ney
trial.
| SENTENCE PASSED.
Col. Sutton, in behalf of the prison
er, asked fer new trial but was re
fused, At 2;3O p. NJ, on August 16tl
the prisoner was brought in tn
courthouse when Judge Winston sen
fenced him to be hanged on Saturday
October 21st, 1898. The prisoner ex
hibited no signs of nervous
ness during the reading of tn
sentence. However, at one time hi
face appeared somewhat redder tina
usual. While returning to the Jail b
remarked that he guessed the pee
pie who wanted his blood would b
satisfied after he was hung"
APPEALED TO THE SUPREME C0UR.
, The prisoners attorneys made al
other effort by appealing to the ST.
: preme Court. The latter rendered ii
decision in December affirming til
verdict of the lower court. This lei
} the case in the hands of Gov. Car
: who last month named Feb. 8th q
. the day for the execution.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08
See the worlds Fair for Fifteen Cents.

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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08
How S This /!

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
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We, the uniersignsd have Known +. j,
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and financially able to carry out any obligst ons
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Halls Catarrh Cure is taxed internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfac,
of the system. Testimonials sent free, Price
75c. per bottle Sold by by all Druggists
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08

Those who have used DR.. Kings New Dis
covery know its value, and those who have not
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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08

English SPAWN Liuiment removs all
Hard, Soft or Calloused Lumps and blem-
ishes from horses, Blood Spavins, turbe
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Sprains all Swollen Threats, Coughs, Etc
Save $50 by use of one bottle. Warranted
the most wonderful Blemish Cure ever
known. Sold by Ashcraft 4 Owens Drug
gist, Winston, n. G.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08
RHEUMATISM CURED IN A DAY.

mystic Cure" for Rheumatism AMI Neural
gia radically cures in l to 3 days. It's action
upon the system is remarkable and mysterious.
It removes at once the cause and the disease
inmediauy dIsar pears. The first dose greatly
benefits, Is cents. Sold by Ashcraft & Owens,
Diu ggsts, Winston.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08
Mr.. III. Montague's Proud Record

In business career ofnearly eleven
years, handling hundreds and thou
sands OF dollars for his numerous
customers, he has never lost a dollar
for client and his forced collections
have not averaged one in seven hun
dred.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08
PiEesI Piles! EtchingPiles.

SYMPToMs-M intense itching ans
singing most at night; worse by scratching.
allowed to continue tunlors form, which Often
bleed and ulcerate, b, coming very sore:
SwAYNE's 0INMENT stops the itching and bleed
ing heals liberation, and in most cases remove
the tumors. At druggist. by mail for 81
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08
The FaRz Case.

The evidence in the case of Dir.
Fagg charged with counterfeiting is
said by those who attended the pre-
liminary trial to be very fiimsy. The
principal witness against him was an
ex-convict who contradicted himself
upon the stand
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08
Hoods Pills are easy and gentle in effect.

The Record says that Mrs. T. B.
Keogh and daughter, Mrs. Gilmer,
left Greensboro on the 1st on the
train for the north. The little daugh-
ter of Mrs. Gilmer remained in
Greensboro with her father. Their
baggage was checked to Washing
ton.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08
Prevention Is Better.

Inan cure. ana those VINO are SUBJECT 70 rh e'-
bl ood pure and tree from the acid which causes
the disease. You can rely upon Hoods Sarspa-
rIlla a remedy for rheumatism snd crtarrh,
also for every form of scrofula, salt rheum, bois
and other diseases caused by impure blood. 1t
tones and vitalizes the whole system.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08
THE MODERN INVALID.

Has tastes incidentally. in keeping with othel
luxurles, A remedy must be lie ,santly &C
ceptab!e in form, purely Wholesome in com.
position, truly beneficial in effect and entireI
i'll he consult5 a physician if CO.'S, ipatei h,
uses the gentle family laxative Syrup OF Figs.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08
Buckien's Arnica Saliva.

The Best Salve in TIE world for Cuts, Bruises
orped Ulcers, Salt RLeum, Fever, Sores, Tettar
Itches, Hands, Chilbains, Corns aud all skin
eraptions,a and positively cures Piles or no Jay
required. 1t is guaranteed TO give perfect satis-
faction, or money refunded. Price 20 cents
per box. For sale by V. O. Thompson.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08

Mrs Rogers formerly Miss Mamie
Benbow), with her friends, Mr.. ana
Mrs. McCloud, of Boston, came in on
Saturdays train from Greensboro.
They left on the n. s. W. for Summer
field and Oak Ridge.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08

Solicitor w. W. Barber passed up
Friday on his return from the
Rockingham court. Mr.. Barber says
the docket in Rockingham was un-
usually light and contained no cases
of importance.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08
SHOW to cure An SKIN Disc ases

Simply apply "swAYNE's OINTMENT" No
internal medicine required. Cures letter
eczema, itch, and all eruptions on the face
hands, nose, &c, leaving.the skin chear, whica
and healthy. Its great healing and curative
power are possessed by no other remed Askey
your druggist for SwAyNEs OINTMENT.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08

Depot Agent Kearns, of the Nor
folk & Western road, says that passen-
Che freight traffic is only medium
just now.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08

Fred A. Bissin8er, of the firm of
Dingelhmf 81 Bissinger, returned from
a short business trip to Wilmington
Monday morning.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08

Mrs. T. j. Ogburn, of Summerfield,
passed through the city Tuesday
en- route for Mocksville to visit rela-
tiveS.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08

Wommack, of Ruffin, are visiting the
family of Geo. l. Walker on Pond
street.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08

Mr.. l.. D. Whitaker, Of Chestnut
Ridge, sold some tobacco here recent
ly. He says he can't live without the
SENTINEL.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
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 al and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs 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 FYe SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK NY
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08

Col. J. A. Biting left Monday on
a short business trip South. He said
ne would return in time for the exccu.
tion.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08

Scrofula eradicated and all kindred disease,
cured by Hoods Sarssparilla, which by its vital
izing and alertive effects, makes pure blood.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08

Miss Mayetta Wilkerson returned
last week from WilkesbOro. She is
stopping again with the family Of ID.
c.. Edwards.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08
SHOULDERS RACKET.
81 = NOW.
A WORD WITH YOu=If

A WORD WITH YOU'LL
you've money to spare use it to buy
everything you need or may need
during Che present year. You save
from 10 to 30 per cent. Money is
scarce. We make big sacrifice be-
cause we want money. A. word to
careful saving folks like you is sufli-
Gent. Ladies' fine shoes from No.
Is to As BELOW COST, as we
have too many of those sizes. A
good solid baby's shoe as low as %
cents.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08

Miss Leota Greed has returned
from visit. to her sister at
Mocksville.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08

Take Simmons Liver Regulator to
keep the bowels regular. One dose
worth 100 dollars.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08

A stitch in time. Take Simmon
Liver Regulator and prevent sickness
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08

Miss Nettie Glenn who went to
Staunton, Va, last week will enter
the Augusta Female College OF that
place for the spring term.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08

Take Simmons Liver Regulator for
biliousness or headache.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08

DeGraff was put on trial for lis life
at 9 o'clock a. N. on Friday, August
18th, 1898. His attorneys were
Col. Thomas Ii. Sutton and Frank T.
Baldwin.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-02-08
EMrLoYED BY THE DEVIL.

The above is q short sketch of my
life, though correct in detail. My
life has been<bad as the above facts
will show was in those days at the
height of my ambition. My work was
regular, employed by the Devil work..
ing in sin, the wages of which are
death. Payday has arrived, and my
work has cost me my life.
Whiskey anG bad company have
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-09-20
A WONDRoUS SIGHr AT SEA.

The officers of the NeL tune line
steamship Patapsco, which has Just
arrived from Rotterda m, via Sun
derland, witnessed an early morning
scene in mid-Atlantic which First
Officer Popham says was beyond de-
scription and any human power of
reproduction. The beautiful sight
was caused by the sun shining upon
a huge iceberg about Z O'Clock on the
morning of Aug. 2. and continued for
fully 4 minutes. The iceberg was
81 feet high and $50 feet long and
was on the edge of a dense fog. 1t
was exactly shaped like a church,
having a one end a towering spire
in immaculate white. About so feet
from the top the suns rays blended
into soft pink that was most
beautiful to behold. Back Of the
spire was a slanting roof that the
action of the fog and sun caused to
appear in a deep blue. Near the
spire was a perfectly-shaped Gothic
arch, in which had been melted a hs-
sure SO like window as to almost
make one believe it was built there
by mechanic. The sun shone
through this in all his brilliancy, and
dazzling the eyes of those aboard
ship. The fog formed a deep back
ground near the water and made a
marine picture that could never be
painted. Beside all this, the sun
shining on the many small projec-
tions of the berg made the whole
look as though millions of sparkling
diamonds had been piled together.
The officers say that many statues
and fantastic figures were dsicernible
about the mountains of ice. The sea
men and officers were awed by the
beauty and grandeur of the scene
From the Baltimore American.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-09-20

them, but all of them containing
stones of rare value-and put them
into her wash bowl. l asked her
what she was about to do and she
said she was going to clean her jew
elry.
She poured small quantity of
water into the bowl. then added am
monia until the solution was very
strong, and then, with an old tooth
brush, she scrubbed her jewels, dried
them with towel, and then drew
little pieces of cotton around the set
tings, thoroughly to dry them where
the towel failed to reach. | asked
her if that was the way she always
cleaned her jewelry, and ifshe cleaned
everything in the line of jewels in
the same manner, and she said, Yes,
this is the way all jewellers clean
jewelry, only they drop it into box
of jewelers. dust instead Of drying
them with towel, as l am doing,
because 1 happen to be out Of dust. "
Doesn't this process ever injure
certain settings in jewelry?' [ asked.
Not that l ever knew of, and [
feel as if l could speak with conf"
dence in the matter, since my hus-
band taught me what to do, and l
have put his advice into practice for
years on all my jewelry."
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-09-20
REMEDY AGAINST BEDBUGS.

Various means have been adopted to
prevent the accession, and to destroy
or drive away these enemies of tired
Natures sweet restOrer-balmy
sleep" Among the most certain of
these is thorough cleanliness and
ventilation. The furniture brokers
sects into a room with doors and
windows fitting quite close, and sub
ject them to fumes of burning silver
or chlorine gas. In a small way
poisonous washes are commonly
resOrted to. For this purpose moth
ing is more effective than chloride OF
lime or chloride of zinc, the latter be-
ing preferable to the other on ac-
count of its being comparatively
scentIess. The following mixtures
are in common use, or have been rec
OmmenGed for this purpose: a.
Corrosive sublimate lin POWDER and
hydrOchlOric acid, of each one ounce;
hot water, three quarters pint; ag:-
tate them together until the first is
completely dissolved 1t is applied
with paint brush, taking care to
rub it we'll into the cracks and Joints.
This is the common bug wash" Of
the shops. 1t is a deadly poison! (2)
AS the last, but substituting two
ounces of sal ammoniac for the by
drochloric acid. 81 Tobacco water,
made by sleeping two ounces ofgood
shag tobacco in one pint of warm
water for few hours. a. Sulphur
or squills in impalpable powder
blown into the cracks or joints, or
scattered in a fine cloud, by means
OF hollow ball or balloon OF vulcan
lied India rubber filled with it and
furnished with a small wooden Jet or
mouthpiece, or in any other CON
venient manner.-T Tribune.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-09-20
4 DANGEROUS HABIT.

There are a great many people be-
sides children who put many things
in their mouths that do not belong
there. A pin, needle, even a filthy
coin that may have been in circula-
ton for years, and what not, find
temporary resting place between the
lips.
In regard to this it may be said in
criticism that while it may be con-
venient it is exceedingly stupid, and
is an uncleanly fashion that no sensi-
BILE or refined person should be guilty
of. Not long ago the public was
shocked by the death of a clergyman
from the Judgment of tack in his
windpipe. He was holding several
tacks in his mouth while putting
down a carpet and was seized with
sudden fit Of coughing. Not all the
skill of surgery could remove the tack
that lodged in the windpipe.
There are many interstices in the
pattern of our silver coins for the
dust al d disease germs of years to lie
dormant in, lacking only the warm
and moist touch of the human lips to
become menaces to health These
are the coins which women put be-
tween their lips when they take their
street-car fare out of the purse.
Aside from the danger of this pro-
cess, the uncleanliness of thus hold
ing coin that may have passed
though the hands and the lips also
of street Arabs and beggars and fl
thy persons of all kinds should be
reason enough to avoid it. Tacks,
needles, pins, buttons, may all be
swallowed in a sudden fit of cough
ing, sneezing or laughter, and be-
come in an instant the source OF
greatest danger. There is no small
habit that may entail such Sudden
and istressing consequences, and
school girls frequently acquire il
without realizing its danger Tri
bune.