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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-11-01

sLRUTH SLUPSKY DISGUISED AS a PEDDLER.
tuzy-that he is familiar figure on the
down town streets and in the political
clubs and ward meetings But so many
parsons know him who never saw him
that a brief description needs to be tackled
to this story. He Is about tall as an
ordinary boy of 16, and, though he is in
his thirty sixth year, he is often taken for
youngster. One Of his favorite DISCUSSES
as detective Ia to rig himself up as q
stress arab and pass himself newsboy
Or bootblack.
When not disguised, he wears the most
stylish clothing the tailors can turn out
in compliance with his orders as to style,
etc., patent leather shoes, red neckties and
pink shirts He fairly blazes with dia-
monds The stone in his finger ring is as
big as a walnut, the headlight that flashes
from his shirt font cost a fortune, and he
has diamonds IN his cuffs, his wristbands
and at every opening of his shirt. His
eyes are like ferret's. He has a strong
Hebraic face that he can twist into SO
many varied expressions that it is possible
for him TO assume numerous characters
without the use of false boards. His hair
is bristling black, and he brushes it in
peculiar way that makes it look like
wig. Some folks say it is wig.
His political career Is well known. Once
he was candidate for school director. He
came out with bold declaration that he
not only favored free schools but free
books and free clothing for poor scholars.
This proved a popular platform, and Slup-
sky might have been elected had not his
enemies got hold Of the fact that he mover
went 10 school day in his life and used
1t against him. 6lupsky was born in Lon
don. His father dealt in secondhand
clothing, but died when Abe was learning
to walk, and the youngster had to go out
into the streets of London and hustle. He
got a Job washing dishes on an ocean
steamer and worked his way to New Or
leans.
In 1870 he came to St. Louis as a deck
sweeper on Mississippi flatboat, started on
his career as q peddler, bought old clothes
and finally opened furniture store. He
might have become q prosperous merchant
had not Scotland Yard detective trailed
an English murderer from London to St.
Louis and lost sight of him in the second
| hand quarters. The detective employed
| Slupsky to help him locate the man. Slup-
sky found him and followed him across
| the continent. He was about to turn him
| over to the police of San Francisco when
| he got telegram to let the man go, the
| real murderer having been captured in
| London. Slupsky returned to ST. Louis
| fired with an ambition to become de-
| tective He sold out the furniture store
| and ever since has been a sleuth
The other day bright young man of
| The Post Dispatch got hold of Colonel
Sldpsky and induced him to unbosom
| himself on the subject of detective work.
| CT like it, he said. Its so fascinating.
| I am a first class detective. do only po-
| litical work and hunt down criminals. l
| am not one of those rats who shadow wives
and husbands and get evidence for divorce
| suits. That is dirty work. I am high
| toned in business. I ferret out mysterious
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-11-01
A Snake In Their Eden.

A young lady was receiving her betroth-
ed in the front parlor at Wethersfeld,
Conn, the other evening. The evening
was well advanced when there came a
noise of the rafting of blinds. Both were
momentarily frightened, but the man re-
allied his opportunity to prove his courage
and ability to protect and ventured out
side He found no one on the premises.
He returned, and in a few minutes the
sound again disturbed them. This time
he went to the window, and raising it a
striped snake jumped into the room and
began to glide across the carpet. The
young lady was petrified with fright, but
the young man grabbed the unwelcome
visitor by the tail, and going outside
quickly ended it's life. The snake had
crawled up bush near the window, and
entering between the Stats of tho blinds
found difficulty in getting back to mother
earth again. 1t is not every young couple
who can tell of a veritable snake having
entered their blissful edenic courtship.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-11-01
Made Two Rites of q Goat.

A few days since full grown goat
was quietly browsing on the shore of
Star lake. at Palmetto beach, when a
large alligator, fully 10 feet long, was
seen by several persons to suddenly
emerge from the reeds. and with one
stroke of his ponderous jaws bite the
goat.in half. He disappeared for a few
minutes and was then seen to rise again
and take the other half of the animal
that bad been left on the shore. Palat-
ka Advertiser.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-11-01
Senator Hills Bonmot.

Senator Hill has perpetrated bon
mot. When Nellie BLY, told him confid-
ingly that his eyes are both blue and
gray, he said he thought the combina-
tion-the blue and the gray-a very
good one for politician. Even Mr.
Cleveland ought to smile little bit at
that.-Bostop Globe
Clever.
.'Do you think Skinner can make a
living out there?"
make a living? Why, he'd make a
living on rock in the middle of the
ocean-if there was another man on the
rock. "-Philadelphia Record.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-11-01

ed Mckinley governor of Ohio by travel
ing through the state and selling six tin
cups for a quarter. He also related a thrill
ing story of how he saved the Louisiana
lottery moro than 81 900, 600 by ferreting
out some rascals in Chicago who were
printing counterfeit tickets.
ABBEY, tell the gentleman how you cap
tured the ST. Paul frefies,' chirped Mrs
Slupsky.
1.-The 0hatt''
1.-THE St. Paul fireflies. You know,
them fellows that swindled the insurance
companies by burning up houses
You mean firebugs, my dear. Yes,
that was one of the best pieces of work
ever did. One winter a lot of stores and
houses were burned in St. Paul. 1 was
at work by the board of underwriters to
Investigate. The last suspicious fire was
a house belonging to man named Mi
chael. It was heavily insured, and burned
one night when all of the family was away
from home. The firemen found that most
of the goods had been removed, and that
there was lot of straw about the place
and everything was saturated with kero-
scne. Disguised pedd1er, went to
the house whcre the MichaelS had moved
to and engaged board. You wouldn't have
known me had you seen me in my dis
guise. I used to look in the glass and
laugh for I didn't even know myself.
Here is a picture I had taken. Well, ]
staid at the house for about two months,
peddling all day and spending my even
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-11-01
satisfactorv to che rIeirs.

widow-Vell, Mr.. Brief. have you
read the Wilt
Brief-Yes but can't make any
thing out Of it.
Heirs-Let us have it patented. A
will that lawyer can't make anything
ont Of is blessing. Milwaukee Sem
tinel.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-11-01
Draws the Line.

From the Atlanta Journal.
Customer-s.I want to make a little
bill with you"
Merchant-"Well, what do you
wish ~
Customer-.Can you credit me for
some coffee, rice, meal, sugar and
Merchant Stop right there, my
friend. draw the line on the sugar
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-11-01
A Pointer.

''That government is best which gov
erns the least. -
When little Johnny read this, ho said,
'I'll have to show that to dad. Dos
ton Transcript.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-11-01
A Theory.

tWhat made Columbus use an egg in
his argument" asked the professor.
81 don't know" replied Miss Pal
lette, unless he was in the habit of
using lay figures ~ Washington Star.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-11-01
Nome of His Business.

Miss Irene-The odious oreaturol She
turned and looked at me after we had
passed each other.
Cousin Jack-How do you know she
did?-Chicago Tribune.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-11-01
No Money to Lend.

ssHello, old chappyl Been maxim
money lately?
ST should smile: got my pockets full. =
s'Lend me a Y, will yer?"
..Oh, I can't, you know. It's all in
| 81 bills. Texas Siftinsg
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-11-01
st so A. NJ.

Mrs. Grcen-A woman has to marry
a man r. find him out.
Mr.. S-Then she finds him out a
good deal, Gocsn' shc:-Dctroit Free
Press
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-11-01
He Was Dead.

Doctor. said Mrs. Weeds, IT can't
get 1t out of my head that possibly my
poor dear husband was buried alive. =
Nonsense, snorted DR.. Peduncle.
Didn't attend him myself in his last
illness?' Life.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-11-01
ABB SLUPSKY, SLEUTH..
The Famous School Reformer
Appears In a New Role.
HE RELATEs DETECTIVE STORIES

Wherein Colonel Abraham Slupsky Fig
ures as the Bright Particular Star-He
Does No Dirty Work, but Is Shrewd
Investigator of Crooked Practices.
The illustrious Abe Slupsky of St.
Louis, who has attained national fame as
a school reformer and all round phtloso-
pher, now appears before an amazed and
adhmiring public In new role 1t appears
that Colonel Slupsky is in reality detect
i've and ia described in the peculiar YER
nacular Of the St. Louis press as "a guy
ing, joshing and very shrewd investigator
Of crime or connivance of any sort. -
Colonel Slupsky has lived so long in st.
Louis-something like a quarter Of a CEN
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-11-01
An Appropriate Addition.

On one of the warmest days of last
summer nervous young man entered
the dining room Of down town hotel
and called for salad.
The waiter, q rawboned, inexperienc-
ed lrishman, shambled off with the or
der and after an annoyingly long time
shambled back again.
The nervous young man fdgeted
while the waiter proceeded with awl1-
ward but dignifed ease. The salad
dish was properly placed at last. The
nervous young man grasped the spoon,
thrust 1t through the oily surface and
unearthed-a fly. There was plenty of
salad, but the only thing the nervous
young man saw was that poor little de-
funct fly.
He touched the waiter on the sleeve.
Excuse me, but-er-there' s en insect
in my salad. p"
The Irishman did not even look at
the dish. law, niver moind that, SORT, y
he said, glancing over the young man s
head. ''It's the season for thin. >
Boston Budget.
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Ready to Perform.

She-Before we were married you
said it would give you the greatest
pleasure to crafty my every wish.
He-My dear, said your iightest
wish. and I'll do it too.-Voaue.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-11-01
No Doubt About 1t.

Hearing faint rustic in the darlzen
ed hallway below, the elder sister, sup
posing the young man had gone, leaned
over the balustrade and called out:
"Well, Bessie, have you landed him."
There was deep, sepulchral silence
for some moments.
1t was broken by the hesitating, con-
strained voice Of the young man:
"She has. ''-Chicago Tribune.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-11-01

GEES name?
Mabel (after a pause)-When can
you give me an afternoon off?
Madge-Thursday
Mabel-All right. Come around, and
I'll tell you-New York World
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-11-01

The Warehouse Winston c. for the sale of leaf
tobacco This house and the best lighted house in Winston cen
entirely plenty
money, pluck energy Everybody for except competitors
bring tobacco will regret it. Your Friends Web
follows: j. T. Wilson,
Auctoneer T. A. W Floor Manager; Hunter WALL Book Keeper M
Dean Assistant Floor Manager j. A. WALL E. L. Reid Solicitors
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good
Press.
The record-union., 1894-08-18
THE CIVIL WAR.
Increasing Demand for the Serial-The
First Twelve Ready.

Increasing Demand for the Serial-The
First Twelve Ready.
A few weeks ago the RECORD UNION
made arrangements with the publishers
of "Harper's Pictorial History Of the
Civil War;" whereby its subscribers
might purchase each part of the series of
twenty-six numbers at eight cents per
part. Many hundreds OF the numbers
have been purchased by subscribers, and
the remarkably low price at which the
publication is sold has become a matter
of general comment
The history is an excellent one, very
accurate, and written by the foremost
historians of late years. 1t is very freely
illustrated, and detailed story ofthe war
is told in most interesting style. The
RECoRD-UNIoN might have sold these
parts at figure considerably in advance
of eight cents and thereby reaped a rich
profit on the sales, hut it entered into the
matter solely for the benefit of its SUBJ
scribers, and is offering each part at exact
cost-eight cents.
The first seventeen of these parts have
arrived and can be seen or purchased at
the office,
The record-union., 1894-08-18
PATRIOTISM IN NEW JERSEY.
Law Providing for Patriotic Exercises
in the Public schools.

in the PuDl1c SCHOOLS
The State of New Jersey has adopted
this wise measure: San Act to encourage
and promote patriotism. /. Be it en-
acted by the Senate and General Assem-
bly, of the State of New Jersey, that In all
public schools of the State OF New Jersey
the last Friday preceding the following
holidays, viz: WaShington'S Birthday,
Decoration or Memorial Day, Fourth OF
July aud Thanksgiving Day, shall be de-
voted TO the development and promotion
of q higher spirit of patriotism by the OBJ
serving of proper and appropriate exer-
ciseS. 2. And be it enacted, that such ex-
ercises shall consist of the reading of the
Declaration of Independence, singing
national and other patriotic songs, OF Sc
lect readings, declamations, essays and
such other exercises of public, nOn-sec-
tartan and national character as the Prin-
cipal or teacher of the school may deter
mine or the School Trustees, Commits
sioners or City superintendent may di-
rect. 3. And be it enacted, that the School
Commissioners of the several counties,
the City Superintendents, the School
Trustees and Boards of Education of all
the cities. towns and townships in the
State OF New Jersey are hereby charged
with the duty of enforcing the provisions
of this Act, and are authorized and di-
rected to cancel and revoke the certificate
or license of any Principal or teacher
who refuses or neglects to provide for
and conduct exercises as prescribed in
the above sections. 4. And be it enacted,
that this Act shall take effect imme-
diatelyO
The record-union., 1894-08-18
The Young Critic.

The little girl had been given some of
those instruments for the female toilet
known as kid curlers," and she was
properly proud of them. But 'kid curl
ers" was too long name to suit her, and
when she wanted her hair done up'
with them she briefly referred to them
as kids"
There was no particular harm in that,
but her little brother did not quite APP
prove of it. It sounded TO him very much
like slang, and he had been lectured and
punished Tor using slang. Conse-
quently he took the first occasion to re-
buke his sister.
II must go and get my KIDS" said
she to him, and he solemnIy returned:
You mustn't say kids Mamie. That's
slang. Say that you must go and get
your children. ."-Chicago Post.
The record-union., 1894-08-18
FINANCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL

The Egyptian cotton crop is healthy
and forward everywhere.
Louisville (Ky.1 has the largest tobacco
warehouse In the world. 1t can store
1000 hogsheads.
During the last ten years the value of
assessed District of Columbia property
was more than doubled, being now Sl91, :
4l7,804.
The worlds chief supply of platinum
comes from the mines in the Ural Noun
tains. The mines are being worked to
their fullest capacity with orders for two
years ahead.
The greatest handle factory, where
handles OF ashes, hammers and ali sorts
OF tools are made of the best hickory,
and are shipped by millions to all parts
OF the world, is located at Louisville, Ky.
The record-union., 1894-08-18
LITTLE OF EVERYTHING.

"They're off," The strikes.
Bad news is a lightning traveller.
The opium joint is a smoke nuisance.
A Shadowy Calling-That of the kodak.
The sponge market takes kindly to
watered stock.
The Current Motto of Congress-Fes
tina lente.
The lobster bushes at the flesh-pots of
civilization.
Generosity of soul is rarer than prodi-
gality of purses.
Making 1t Lively at Summer Resorts
-The mosquitoes.
Women's compliments are frequently
built on the reversible plan.
Working without an object is like
shooting at the moon for target.
The chaperon has considerable enjoy
ment on the debutante's account.
The weather can be considered "extra
dry" with corn touching fifty"
Not Necessarily High Livers-People
who tuck napkins under their chins.
Too many Of our ambitious wealthy
girls have penchant for ''the rank out
sider."
1.-THE wind bloweth where it listeth, s"
but the large straw hat is favorite mark.
The "practicing" of music inspires the
growth OF patience in those who have to
hear it.
People who admire themselves are
short of the commodity when it comes to
consider others.
China and Japan are essaying modern
ambitions and will now struggle TO cre-
ate public debt.
Perhaps the Coreans are Saving
wood" AT any rate they are not saying
anything for publication.
The Pickwick stone in the White Horse
Inn turns out to have been another cor
| ner-stone of credulity.
The newly fedged bicyclist that at
| tempted the twenty-five mile spin re-
marked that he had "a rheumatic tire.''
The sea serpent has failed to appear at
| seaside resorts up to date. Perhaps the
hotel men had better meet at once and
persuasively "arbitrate."
1t is still an open question whether the
Japanese have outfought the Chinese at
every turn, or have simply captured the
other end of the Atlantic cable
The record-union., 1894-08-18
DIMETALLIC LEAGU q.
Policy to be Pursued in Advancing
the silver Interests.

Policy to be Pursued in Advancing
the silver Interests.
WAsHNGroN, Aug. 1.-THE policy to
be pursued IN advancing the principles
of bimelalIism was outlined at to-day's
session OF the American BimetalIic
League. Speeches were made by several
Congressman and by delegates from
various States
Mr. Bland characterized the silver ques-
ton as purely a practical one. and urged
that the political battles of the future be
fought on the proposition that any
changes OF basis must be put in abey-
ance- until the full restoration of silver is
accom- pllshed.
Representative Coffeen of Wyoming
referred to the money question as the
overshadowing issue before the country,
and advocated more money as the only
relief for the general distress and depres-
sion. For the restoration Of silver to all
the rights and privileges it had at the
mints before the characterization act of
1873, he declared was the first step to be
taken in all money reforms.
Mr.. Bryan of Nebraska also made a
short speech, advocating unity of action
among bilnetallists.
A declaration was adopted recounting
the repeal Of the silver purchase law and
the establishment of the single gold
standard, which has been followed by the
steadily increasing depression; that gold
has steadily increased in value; industries
are everywhere paralyzed labor is un-
steady and precarious; business unim-
proved and debtors bankrupt.
1t is asserted that there is no hope of
relief until the double standard of I6 to
| is restored and that the money question
is the supreme issue before the country.
Voters are urged to make this issue para
mount to all other considerations on the
election OF State Legislatures, Congress
men and President.
It is recommended that a convention be
held at some central point in both the
mining and agricultural States to perfect
an organization TO work to this end, and
that committee of five be appointed to
carry out the plan.
At the afternoon session speeches were
made by Senator Jones on bimetailism
in the United States, Congressman War
ner on the consequences Of the legislation
OF 1893. and by Representatives Bell ard
Pence of Colorado and Parson of Texas.
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they Should Send him.

We are somewhat surprised to find any
one in Sacramento opposed to the election
OF that eminent attorney, Grove Il. john
son, to Congress from the Second District.
1t should be borne i'll mind by the people
of Sacramento that it is not simply local
issue with them to send Mr.. johnson to
Congress, but matter that concerns the
whole State. Mr.. Johnson is Califor-
nian of Statewide renown and reputa-
ton. and the eyes OF all Republicans in
the State are upon Sacramento in this
respect, trusting that Mr.. Johnson may
we'll that brighter, abler or more pro-
gressive citizen could not be elected to
Congress from the Pacific Coast. Sacra-
mento owes it to the State OF California to
send Mr.. Johnson to Congress by an
overwhelming maiority.-Rio Vista
NeWS
The record-union., 1894-08-18
rne Modern Coifrure an Art.

Most women are unable to 'do, their
own hair. AT fashionable luncheon re-
Gently only two out of the twelve women
present professed to be able to arrange
their own hair. Most OF them relied ON a
maid or hair-dresser to perform this
essential part of their toilet. The art
which apes simplicity is the hardest to
obtain. 10 ignorant masculine eyes ii
looks carelessly graceful, but it requires
the services of a skillful maid or the
knack OF a clever woman. Now that
every woman must appear young there is
coaital way of touching up white hairs.
Ordinary tincture OF iron put on with a
camePs-hair brush Will not stain the
skin, and turns these horrid little evil
dences either brown or black, according
to the number OF applications.
The record-union., 1894-08-18
Recruiting Depots Wiped OUT.

issued by the Secretary of War to-day the
three great army recruiting depots at
Davis Island, New Yark harbor, Column
bus, o., and Jefferson Barracks, Mo-, are
wiped out and in their places will stand
three large military posts. The depart
ment has concluded that green recruits
Will become proficient soldiers much
quicker if sent TO join and train with the
veterans al the different posts. The trans
formation of the recruiting depots into
army posts will also be in line with the
accepted policy of concentrating a good
force OF regulars at places near the great
cites.
The record-union., 1894-08-18
Salt and Sick People.

People who are i'll care very little for
sweetened foods. Dishes made savory
with salt are the most satisfying. Hot
foods should be piping hot and cold foods
ice cold, for the diseased appetite is crit
ical. Never prepare dish or a drink be-
fore the sick. Small portions daintily
served and clean dry cups and glasses
are elements of good nursing. Tea or
milk spilled in a saucer may offend the
taste OF a patient and drive away the APP
petite SO sadly in need of relish.
The record-union., 1894-08-18
SACRAMENTO FREIGHT.
July's Shipments Nearly Equal Thos'
Of san Francisco.

July's Shipments Nearly Equal Those
of san Francisco.
During the month of July Sacramento
forwarded for the East by rail 1863 tons
of freight. San Francisco sent forward
1861 tons. The combined shipments
from Oakland, San Jose, Stockton and
Marysville were but 4, ,793 tons during the
same time. Sacramento's shipments
were as follows:
goods, So; fruit, dried, 379; fruit, green de-
ciduous. II ,S38; hides, "a hops, 81 horses.
I02; leather, IA; lumber, 80; mis-
cellaneous, st: ores. l,30S; potatoes, 257,
saddlery and harness, l; salmon-canned,
46; sulphur, %; vegetables. 81; wine,
GS7; wool-grease, 35l; woolen goods, l.
The record-union., 1894-08-18
The Alkaline Bath.

An oily skin Will be all the better for
an occasional alkaline bath. The seashore
is the best place 10 get it. Sea salt, sold
by druggists, makes a bath that is re-
freshing, strengthening and oil consum-
ing. 1t lump OF carbonate of soda, the
size of an egg, and a spoonful OF borax be
dissolved in tub of water, the bather
will emerge with a cool, clean and dry
skin. A tablespoonful of ammonia in
the water is good for greasy skin; for a
face wash, however, only few drops
Shoul0 be used.