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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-05-17
Talking Through a Telephone.

Some persons cannot make them
selves understood through the tele-
phone. The difference is not so
much in the matter of voice as in
clearness of articulation. People
who talk down their Threats, who
seem to draw their words from the
bottom of the chest, can scarcely be
understood through the telephone at
ALL Their utterances appear to be a
mixed tumble of uncertain sounds
On the other hand. man who talks
with his mouth, even if he speaks
not nearly so loud, will have his ut
terances distinctly transmitted. The
difference is one of kind, not of de
gree.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-05-17
A LADY.
Discussion OF What Constitutes q
True One.

True one.
At recent evening party in this
city the question came up, What
constitutes lady?" The conversa-
ton that ensued is worth repeating,
and here it is:
"'I shouldn't call her lady, said
one of the gathering, speaking of a
certain person present. why not p
There are certein subtle requisites
she does not possess She has
money, social position, education,
and good heart. What more do
you require? AN innate sense of re-
finement which should teach her
always to do the proper thing at the
proper time and prevent her making
innocent people uncomfortable. She
lacks all this oh, she does not
mean anything, bluntness springs
from thoughtlessness.' That is pre-
cisely the reason she is not a lady.
No true lady is regardless of the
feelings of others. No true lady needs
a Label Ladyhood permeates every
pore of her body. 1t shows itself in
her carriage, which, unfettered by
bands and steels, is free, graceful,
dignifed-the result of perfect health.
The voice should be early cultivated
to be harmonious. Harsh, shrill or
nasal tones in speaking are sure
signs of i'll breeding. A lady is q
woman who never quarrels with her
servants.
"sDress is no criterion of ladyhood.
Among the English nobility, where
each PERSONS social standard is as
fixed as the laws, Duchesses and
Princesses dress plainly. The higher
the position, the less need of follow
ing the fashions. Repose of manner
is more important than gorgeous
raiment, and a sweet, refined voice,
than Jewels without number And
a knowledge of the English language,
SO as to speak it correctly said an
other.
After ALL said one, it is by her
treatment of those supposed to he
her interiors that q Woman's claim
to the title of lady is established.
The person who is as careful of the
feelings of q dependent as of her own,
who makes every body she employs
respect and love her is, In my eyes, g
true lady =
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-05-17
Advertising Scheme ut Niagara Falls.

II read some time ago that signs
projected by electric searchlights on
the clouds over London would be a
novel advertising idea" said an cleo
trical engineer. I've got a better one
than that. Why not place electric
searchlights ON the Canadian side of
Niagara falls and project advertis-
ing announcements on the American
falls2 The immense curtain of water
would make splendid background,
and the rapidly falling water would
produce novel effects on the signs.
The trolley road now operating
along the falls might utilize this
scheme and give its patrons gigantic
magic lantern shows on summer
evenings. Electrical Review.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-05-17
WEATHER AND CROPS.
Extracts from the Bulletin of the
Weather Service.

Last week was more favorable to
growing crops, temperature and sun
shine having been above normal
everywh here. In the Eastern district
cotton is coming up slowly. Chop
ping cotton has begun in the Central
district. Tobacco plants are scarce
in many localities. Following are
some of last weeks reports:
DALToN-Warm days with some
rain, which was much needed. Dat
crop sorry. Wheat doing well. Some
tobacco being planted.
MADISON First of week was warm
and dry. Latter part have been
having good showers. Tobacco set
ting is progressing. Scarcity Of
plants causes set ting to be late.
Corn up and good crops planted.
PINE HALL-Somet tobacco planted,
but there will not be much planted
this gear. Corn coming up well.
More planted this year than usual.
Farmers have found to their sorrow
that it will not do to plant all to-
hacco and no corn. Large crops OF
sorghum planted.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-05-17
MARRIAGE IN suRMAA.
Where the Matrimonial Tie lis Easily
Formed and More Easily Dissolved.

Where the Matrimonial Tic LIS Easily
Formed and More Easily Dissolved.
A chapter in the Burmah census
report, dealing with what is called
the civil condition" of the people,
gives much interesting information
regarding marriage in that country.
From the tables marriage appears to
be much less common than in India,
but this is said to be due to the fact
that there is no child marriage
among the Buddhists and Nat wor-
shippers, who form the bulk OF the
population. Moreover, in Burmah
marriage is generally the result OF
mutual affection between the parties
after they have reached years OF dis
erection. On the other hand, mar
rage is more common there than IN
European countries, for the tie IS
more easily formed and more easily
dissolved, while motives of prudence
have not the same weight. Destitu
ton is almost unknown, and the
wants of life in the temperate eli
mate of Burmah are more easily
satisfied than in the colder countries
of northern Europe.
A young Burmese couple can start
life with a da and q cooking pot.
The universal bamboo supplies ma
terials for building the house, light
ing the fire, carrying the water from
the well, and may even help to COM
pose the the dinner itself. The wife
is usually prepared to take share
in supporting the household, and
thus she has gradually acquired a
position of independence not always
enjoyed by married women else
where It has been decided that,
under the ancient Buddhist custom
prevailing in Burmah, husband
cannot ALLEVIATE property jointly &C
quired after marriage without the
consent of his wife.
Few marriages take place where
either party is under Is, and the
usual age is between Is and 25
Polygamy now practically no longer
exists, although in ancient times the
Burmese were polygamists as well
as Shareholders. Most Burmese have
only one wife, and few more than
two. The first, or head wife, is
usually the choice of the husband in
his youth, and when she ceases to
have children she often assists in the
choice of young wife, who is bound
to obey her.
The ease with which divorce is OBJ
tanned is said to be one of the causes
why polygamy is SO rare. The terms
of divorce are based on ancient rules,
one of which is that the party wish
ing the separation can take his or
her property and no more. The
other party takes all the rest, in
Guiding the children. The safeguard
against caprice in husbands is not
merely public opinion, which con
dennis too frequent divorces, but the
self respect Of women, which pre-
vents them from marrying man
who has divorced his wives too free
~. The privilege of perfect free
dom in this respect is said to be rare
ly abused Divorce is very rare, a
fact attributable equally perhaps to
the high position occupied by WON
en- in Burmese society, the care with
which marriage contracts are en-
tered into and the extreme evenness
of temper which characterizes both
sexes. London Times.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-05-17
The Farming Element,

Agricultural distress is acute In all
the countries of Europe. The low
price of grain makes it difficult for
farmers to get money. Money is SO
abundant that it is readily loaned
to solvent governments at * per
cent, and in call loans at 1 per cent.
Yet it is fancied that money Is scarce
and that somehow or other agricul-
turists would get more of it if silver
were added to the worlds supply oil
money metal. This feeling grows
strong among the agriculturists oil
England and Germany. The condi.
ton of India's finances, by reason Of
the fall of silver, likewise exerts q
great influence. Beyond question
many prominent and learned men in
England are becoming ayowed BIZ
metallists.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-05-17
Scbouler' Z
5 RacRet.
MAY sth, 1894.


Just received to-day SO pieces
fine Straw and China Mating,
brought of an importer who was
compelled to have the money. His
price, Is and soc. Our price, 18c.
Will be in by Saturday, 500 pair
of Ladies' Oxford Ties, bought of
the Sheriff at half price. Call and
see them. One hundred all linen
splashers prettily stamped for en-
broidery; worth SOC; our price, 15c.
Five thousand yards Dress Duck;
just the thing in remnants. Call
early and get the choice pieces.
Five hundred yards remnants in
fine lawns, worth 25c, for 15c. Five
thousand yards remnants of Per-
Gales, Cheviots, Crossbars, IDENTITIES,
&C., &C., at 10 per cent. less than cost
of manufacture.
Gents all linen Handkerchiefs,
from large New York fire; war
ranted perfectly sound, only $1.00
per dozen. Gents fine } hose in
Modes, Blacks and Browns, at near
ly half price.
Salem Socks, pair for 25c. F.
& H. Fries Sheeting, SC.
A fine assortment of Ladies' Sum-
mer Underwear. Fine assortment
of figured India and China Silks
just in.
Call and buy new hammock.
Etchene, something new, 25c.
Buttermilk Toilet Soap for the
complexion, only Sc per cake.
Send for catalogue of sheet mu-
sic, free, both vocal and instrumental
only SC sheet. Butterick's fashion
sheets for June will be in next week.
SCHOULER'S RACKET,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-05-17
MILLINERY DEPARTMENT.

We are offering great inducements
in all lines of the above. Our I'M
precedented success this season con-
vinces us that the ladies know what
to buy, and where to get it. The
styles are all pretty and reasonable,
prices being at least 25 per cent.
less than the Spring season of 1898.
We have made it our study to please
our customers, even if by so doing
we lose little, and think our efforts
are appreciated. Our stock is COM
plete, and we are always glad to
welcome our friends and the public
TO inspect our stock.
Respectfully,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-05-17
Ladies' md Tobacco.

We do not believe that American la
dies will be influenced by the example of
the Princess Eulalie to adopt cigarette
smoking. In Spain 1t is practiced by q
small proportion and In Cuba by large
proportion and In the Spanish Amssican
republics by certain proportion of the
members Of the soft sex, but it is not
held in respect by ladies Of good taste In
most other countries. It has usually
been reprobated by American and Brit
ish ladies. Yet why is it worse for wo-
men to smoke tobacco than it Is for menu
New York Sun.
Chicago Girls at the Theater.
It is form now In Chicago for girls b
take off their hats at the theater. Al
the Duse performance one Saturday aft.
ernoon the audience was intensely fash
ionable, and at least 10 women in the
parquet removed their hats, placed them
In their laps, patted their locks in man.
ner not unlike the great Duse herself,
and then sat In placid contentment, as.
sured that they were attracting much
attention and had carried out the Latest
fad.-Excnanx..
Gracious Act of Many Women.
It was q bold move for man to make
tn woman's meeting to ask for the re-
moval Of all hats and allow the few men
In the rear to zee the four tale1lted
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-05-17
A Literary Oddly.

Here is a poem containing but 57
words, in which the letter ''e'' occurs
95 times and from one to three times
in each word:
Eve, Eden's empress, needs defended be.
The serpent greets her when she seeks the tree.
Serene, she sees the speckled temper creep.
Gentle he seems, perversed schooner deep,
Yet endless pretexts, ever fresh. prefers,
Perverts her senses-revels when she errs,
Sneers when she weeps, regrets, repents, she
fell,
Then. deep revenged, she seeks the neither he'll.
st. Louis Republic.
Miss Mary Abigail Dodge Gail Ham
ilton) and her sister, Miss Harriet Dodge,
are visiting Carlisle, Pa, to collect in
formation regarding the ancestry OF
James G. Blaine, whose biography Miss
Dodge is to write. Colonel EphraiIn
Blaine, the statesman's grandfather, who
was commissary general of the Revolu-
tionary army, is buried in the old grave
yard ceded to the town by John Penn.
A Philadelphia society has hit upon Q
bright scheme for permitting buyers to
see how different styles of decoration
look in place. The associated art work
ers have opened house in Chestnut
street and fitted 1t with beautiful fur
nishings.
When Queen Victoria was staying at
Florence recently, she did not pay any
rent. Some one said, "Just take my
villa, and thank you very much for the
favor Like an economical woman, her
majesty accepted the offer.
Nine. Patey, who for at least 20 Of 30
professional years was the leading con-
tra1to Of England, is about to retire. She
has amassed q considerable fortune
Mime. Patey visited America In 1871.
Add q half pint Of strawberry juice to
the lemon, orange Of wine jelly and en-
Joy the variety.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-05-17
TOILETS FOR MOURNING.
Unexpected Signs of Grief That Warm
Weather May DeveInn

The Eton jacket is too convenient to be-
come quickly obsolete and is used in many
of thespring costumes for misses and young
women. A French model of mourning
gown is shown having an Elton jacket, al
though it seems rather too fiippant style
for the appropriate expression of grief The
round bell skirt is trimmed with bias bands
of Grape. and the jacket, which opens over
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-05-17
FOR USE AND ORNAMENT.

A Doll Bonbon Box That Only Costs &3
81.
The source of decorative novelties seems
to be unfailing. Every month brings out
on the fancy counters of the shops a fresh
assortment of small articles more or less
useful and ornamental. One of the latest
things is fl pocket pinholder, made of
brown silk, in imitation of the fiat side of
a chestnut and rather larger than the Span
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-05-17
MILLER BROS.

Itch on human and horses and all arimals
cured in 30 minutes by Wolford's SAINT ny
otion. This never fails. Sold by Ashcrait &
Owens Druggists, Winston, N. G.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-05-17

WOMEN should realize that banks
arc not 10 easily robbed as bureau
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-05-17

Correspondence should reach TINT
office on Monday or Tuesday.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-05-17
ResuscitatlOn.

At an inquest in certain town
in the north of England on man
who had been drowned the police
man giving his evidence was asked
by the coroner if means had been
taken to resuscitate the body.
t'Oh, yes, sirl We searched his
pockets. London Tit-Bits.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-05-17

DR.. e. c. Vests Nerve and Brain Treatment
IL sold under positive written guarantee by author
lied agents only, to cure Weak Memory; Loss of
Brain and Nerve Power; Lost Manhood: Ouickness
Night LOSSES; Evil Dreams; Lack of Confidence;
Nervousness; Lasstude; all Drains; Loss of Power
Of the Generattve Organs in either sex, caused by
oyer-exertion; Youthful Errors, Excessive Use OF
aisa Opium or Liquor which soon lead to
Il box; for 50; with written guarantee to cure
cure for Coughs, Colds Asthma, Bronchitis Group
Whooping Cough, Sore Throat. Pleasant to take.
Small size discontinued; old Soc size. now 25c: old
u size, now Soc. GUARANTEES issued only by
v. o. Thompson, Druggist, Sole Agent, Win
ston, N. G..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-06
THE COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YORK. July Cotton dull; mid
ding gulf ~; middling uplands,, "a
sales. lips bales. Futures closed bare
ly steady; sales. 6l.GuD bales: july o.'o'
August, 7.o3; September, 100; OCTOBER.
III; November, us; December. ~;
January, 73o; February, 7G0; March.
The consolidated net receipts Of cotton
received to-day from all ports were 81
bales bales co exports to France AK ~
3JJ bales.
Total 50 far this week-Net receipts,
100 bales; exports 10 Great Britain
S.2Ol bales; France, 1922 bales; CONT
July THE consolidated net receipts
OF cotton received to-day from al ports
We're Loo bales; exports 20 Great Britain,
4l4l bales, stocks, 3O9,S75 bales.
Total 50 far this week-Net receipts,
S S'S3i bRaIIes; exports to Great Britain
nent, 1872 bales.
LIVERPOOL July 5.-12:30 2. NJ
Cotton-AmerIcan middlng, l5-l6: sales,
IV'vD Daies, American, 500 bales; spec
ulaton and export. | 900 bales: receipts,
%'-yV' Dales, all American; spot demand
iar and prices steady Futures barely
steady and demand moderate: July and
august 8 Cp-b4, August and September,
. N-Ol13 02-di, september and October,
. o--pt. october and November. 3 63-6f:
November and December, {. January and
February, I 2-G4. Tones blundered and
repetition asked for
J.. M.-Amercan mlldling f9ir.
I 1-l6: good middling. As: middling. 1:
low HlldllnG, "'-, good ordinary 81
ordinary, 9-lG. July. 3 5s-Gl43' 800.
July and August, 3 5S-6fd3 -9-G4. August
ana september, 3 Ag-6fU3 GO-6f; Sontem-
Der ana october. 2 8f-6f43 Gi-6I. October
ana November, 3 GO-GfH3 G2-6G Novem-
Der and December. G2-8tq3 G3-Gf. De-
oriliof ~ ana January, , G5IIH4; January
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-06

with continued dryness, damage will
be done. The market. however, has
shown by its course to-day that any
feeling OF danger that the crop might be
threatened with. and which caused the
improvement on Tuesday, does not prom
ise to bring about serious results, be-
cause not only was there a lack OF buy
ers after the opening. but sellers pre-
dominated. Attention is now ceniered
upon the month OF August. as July con-
tracts are pretty Wen lquidated ana
what is to become of August contracts
Is q question that must begin TO be set
tied within three weeks. As on the Zith
OF this month notices for August can be
rendered. Port receipts yesterday, LOW
bales. against the same last year, ana
to-day, l,iOO bales, against 600 baieS
last year
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-06
FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
THE CLOSING QUOTaTIOyS or
MONEY.
offerings and sales at the Ricbmord To.
ba,co tKchanse-internai Eevepus
o.leclions-Foreign Adyic.

NEW YORK, July 5.-The markets FOR
securities were dull again to-day, only
1lf,s22 shares of stocks being traded IA.
OF which American Sugar alone figured
for 1880 shares. The undertonc OF
heavincss Of Sugar having no influence.
London started the upward movement
on the general railroad list by taking
moderate amounts OF It's speCialties.
Local bulls were encouraged hy the posi-
ton assumed by the foreigners. and os-
uccially as the June statements OF the
Louisville and Nashville. Missouri Pa
cihc ST. Paul, Canadian Pacific. and
Rock Island were anything but favorable.
For the period named the loss on gross
earning. by the Louisville and Nash
Vile was SlS2 400, anL that OF the -.
Paul over SJ2l ,OOO Strike news fell fiat.
neither home nor foreign operators hay
ing paid any attention 10 the develop
mcnts at the West, that is, 80 far as
the market Is concerned, the general
belief still being that the American Rail-
way Unions movement against the rai,-
roads will end IN failure. The report
ing Of the tarir bill to the House Is look
ed upon as q bull argument by most
operators, as IL means an early settle
ment of this NeXed question. 1t GER
taialy affects the labor troubles 10. day.
as the course OF prices clearly proves.
The advance ranged from ., 10 | per cent.
outside Of Baltimore and Ohio. which
rose D., TO 12i2. - Pau, Louisville ana
Nashville. Burlington and Quincy. Bg
Four and Richmond Terminal We're the
most prominent. The last named was
more active AT a higher range. on ac-
count ~ the progress making in the re-
oreauZatiOn Of the system. The North
ern Pacific was stealier. The Adams
committee Is ont with "a call for deposits
of an bonds below the first mortgage.
American Sugar was the weak spot an
day long, and gradually dropped from
loot, To g7i,. closing at The lowest point
It..f fft,.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-06

defeat-particularly the latter. He al
lowed the l.ynchburgs 20 bunch their hits
in the first and eighth innings and In
the latter he gave two bases on balls.
Lyuchburg started out IA though they
were gong TO knock Boyd out OF the box
IN the beginning.
After the first inning Boyd pulled him
self together. and did not allow Lynch
burg % make hit mti' the eighth Knox
opened Sd MP by striking out. and Clevc.
The next batter. went ont from Boyd 10
Crockett Then the fun began. Iiegler
was given a base on balls. Rouchcr's
groundcr struck the umpire, and lobe was
given four balls. This filled the bases.
Lcahy sent a hot one 10 CaVanaugh. who
neldcd II clcanly but made "A Wild throw
10 nrst allowing Iicglcr and Boucher TO
score. This seemed 10 take al the strach
ont OF Boyd, and Anderson, Mckenua.
Webster and Knox followed with hits
Clcvc ended The agony. going Out Frech 10
Crockett Lynchburg had scored six runs.
and won the game. which is the first they
have taken from Roanoke ..As season
The Lynchhurg players were constantly
kicking throughout the contest, Knox
making himself particularly offensive in
this respect Score.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-06
CHICAGO

CHICAGO. ILL, July Wheat was
weak and lower all day, VITA the ld&l
hour the most depressed OF the Gay.
From the opening until noon there was
ift "a lisht trade. operators holding back
because of the demOrliiZed condition or
affairs as result or the strikes. cash
wheat was quiet. Prices We're lower,
with the futures. but OFFERINGS were lielt.
September wheat opened az "Hscr dee
cliucj 30 81 &c.. rallied a little. ana
closed at ~ 1s,sc., net loss Of l's4
-. for the day.
corn hrI wei until about noon, when
prices BEGAN 10 lose their hardness, lu
.rmUatly with The depression ia wheat.
There was not very Wide range IN
prices. nor an unusual activity but there
wa. quite "a strong tone 10 the early
trade Tho range on september corn
was between 42c. and 4l's'4ii4c., ana
tr. close was at the latter figures.
ret loss OF is0hc from Monday. Cash
corn was dull ami prices nominally about
l.c higher, but closing with the advance
0ats-Thero was a scare among July
shorts in This grain to-day, and I'M their
enIelv0r 10 get oats 90 cover their con-
tracts they ran prices up almost &c. per
huelel the deferred deliveries symud-
tlzirg 10 limited extent When the
demand was satisfied. values fell back
and closed i.c. higher than Monday Tor
July and SO. lower for september
Provisions were firm or covering ~
shorts who hai am inducemcnt 20 buy
product on the total lack OF supplies
FOR The hog market There was but lit-
tle business transacted and the settle
ment Of the strike .s the objective point
I'm view with 0perators Jutl the trou-
bles are ended. tue disposition seems
10 be 20 keep ont OF the market. TIE
close to-day was unchanged for Septcul-
Ler pork. 5c. higher for September lard,
and 2lc higher FOR September ribs.
There was some cash demand subject 10
prompt shipment. which could not be
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-06

Following, i Is ~ = 20. of New York, BY
AtwO.- ,.ir. 10 &. ~. Branch * Co:
private ", ,l,ef opened 10 3 points bet
Ou In, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the reports from
ter. bu' " nc shaved continued hot and
cotton ~ there and a disposition 10
dry, W.. ~ tbose who bought on Monday
reA I lrne ~ which carried prices down
ana .s Ictow the close on the "a.
1se 2iPo5ol improved l-ei over YER d dlaesdeys
pIlces, ~ rho Government reports,
RuDii11.,v,N rieht were IN the main favor
able though in the states com 9I5Jiae OF OF
the Carolnas there were ,T Sos' r 'aIIl
l oe an q decided Improvement over the
isst renorts. The fear In Texas Is mat