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The western sentinel., 1895-08-01
CoMMENDABLE POLICY.

It is gratifying to note the disposi
tion of the Southern Railway to
cooperate in the upbuilding of the
territory which it trayerses. Re
Gently, the Southern acquired rail-
road property at Macon, Ga which
practically gaze it control of the
traffic at that point and this fact
created apprehensions among the
people OF that place. The matter
was taken in hand by the Chamber
of Commerce, resulting III a letter of
inquiry to President Spencer, which
elected a lengthy reply, from which
we quote the following as setting
forth the general policy of the
Southern:
Gas regards the policy of the
Southern Railway Company, | call
your attention to the fact that it
has not resulted in the increase Of
rates at any point, but has resulted
in better road bed and equipment,
improved service and greater safety
to the public There is no reasonable
ground for apprehension upon your
part, or that OF the public, that
with the knowledge or intent OF its
owners, it will result in oppression
or injustics to anyone. The purpose
is to secure, if possible, by a building
up process, an aggregate volume of
traffic necessary to enable it to meet
its obligations to it's security holders,
who have suffered enormous losses,
and to the public, which is constant
ly demanding better service at IL
constantly diminishing price. To
do this, it must keep it's properties
in n constantly improving condition;
and ali it asks as a means to this
end is uniform and reasonable rates
and the discontinuance in fact Of
what much legislation seeks but fails
to overwhelmingly, secret rate
cutting and discrimination.
Its power will be exerted, not for
the purpose of favoritism, oppres-
sion or extortion, but for the adop-
ton and maintenance, without dis
elimination between individuals or
communities, of reasonable rates
that shall be fair alike to the rail
roads and to the public, and so
adjusted to aid in the growth and
development of all the territory it
reaches"
The western sentinel., 1895-08-01
THE N. G. RAILROAD.

We do not think the people of
North Carolina, to whom the North
Carolina railroad belongs, would
sustain the Directors should they
decide to renew the lease of that
property to the Southern six years
before the expiration of the present
lease. 1t strikes MS that the consid
Grafton Of the subject is premature
and it is to be hoped that the propo
sition of the Southern viii not he
accepted at this time. Atthe proper
time, say five years from now, if it is
desirable to lease to any company it
would be well enough to find out
how many companies want it and
which wants it the most.
Commenting upon the lease ques-
tion, Sundays Charlotte Observer
says:
'.If the Southern should abandon
the North Carolina road there are
take it. We see that the Seaboard
NlElS IT, IL EtdeCliibiy CtIbhIii
the Coast Line would like to have it
If neither Will pay ~ proper price and
if the State does not want to operate
the property itself-a thing which it
could do with profit the Observer
will find lessee for it. It yesterday
met a gentleman who means what
he says and who is able to do what
he contracts TO, who said that he
would take this road oil the hands
of the State under thirty-years
lease and pay 100000 a year for
it, which is $27,O0 more than it is
getting now.
For the Atlanta & Charlotte Air
Line Railroad, 265 miles in length,
the Southern Railway Company is
now paying the interest on $7,O0O,-
600 OF bonds and 6 per cent. on the
stock, and the North Carolina Rail
road is at least as good and as
revenue producing property as the
Air Line
The western sentinel., 1895-08-01
The Fionnefi Gecs. talics.

From the Wilmington Messenger.
It is something amusing to lcaa
the comments Of the leading newse
oapers of both parties upon Hoke
Smiths flop on silver. The able
ed by goldbug, we understand, but
it stands nevertheless for both coins,
says of Mr.. Carlisle:
"There is no more fragrant ine
stance of turncoatisn Ill American
politics than the case Of the present
Secretary of the Treasury, and it is
hardly possible to CONCEIVE more
sordid motive for the execution of a
change in economic belief than that
exhibited by the Kentuckian."
OF Secretary Smiths summersault
it is more pointed still, regarding his
case as more fragrant aud unjustifi-
able. 1t says, aud it IS the opinion
of one of the foremost Southern
leaders of opinion:
''And indeed the political gamut
through which Secretary Smith
passed in order to reach the Cabinet
was of greater extent than that
through which Secretary Carlisle
vaulted to reach the same goal, For
Mr.. Carlisle had previously been
simply bimetallist-an advocate sof
free silver as of free gold as the best
money for the people. Mr. Smith
was not only an advocate Of the
free coinage of silver, he was more
than half way populite as we'll.
ready to adopt the subtreasury
scheme as we'll as other "crazes'' OF
the Ocala platform.
The western sentinel., 1895-08-01
DIr. Mills Explanation.

THoMAsviLLE, N. G., July G6.-In
July, 1894, | unintentionally often
ded Trustee who then made cons
tract with another Trustee not to
vote for me any more. This was
said and sung over the State till
generally known. These two deci-
ded the election. Subsequent events
had nothing to do with it-no in,
fuence on it. At the Orphanage all
was peace and harmony. Faithful
work, constant Improvement and
unusual health marked the year.
Cash contributions were little less
and contributions in kind were
greater than usual. Valuable pros
periy was bought and paid for, and
the Orphanage is prepared for more
work and better work than ever bee
fore. | am not mortified nor soured
at the result of the election. Ny
conscience is clear. have done my
duty to the orphans. | know the
devil hates a wellemanaged orphan
house; but l am sure the Lord will
perpetuate the work started here
j. FL. MILLS.
The western sentinel., 1895-08-01
AGood Sermon.

Mr.. w. f. ldarshall, editor of the
Gastonia Gazette, writing of a Suns
day spent by the editors in Beaufort,
says:
"After services were over mum :
Der of visitors to Beaufort went to
see the old cemetery. AT the fur~
ther side they drew near a colored
church. The preacher spoke of a
land flowing with milk and honey.
What do you want with the whole
earth? You got better clothes than
you ever had before. Look at your
Sunday clothes you got on to>day.
Be satisfied with what the Lord S
doing for you. And that amt all.
The land is flowing with milk and
honey-all the milk you want at ten
cents quart and honey at ten cents
q pound. See what the Lord has
done for you. You used to have to
raise a hog to get your lard. Now
all the people may eat greasy bread
when lard is made from cotton seed.
Taln't quite as good as oldsfashiono
ed lard, but there's abundance of it.
Quit grumbling. Rejoice before the
Lord. Money! Is that what you
want? What you want with 1t? If
all the corn was to dry up, if there
was to come drought and dry up
all the cotton, and all the corn and
wheat and crops, what good would
your money do you? You couldn't
eat ten dollars if you had it. Trust
the Lord He's doing the best
for you He can.' And in a be
coming undertone the Morganton
Herald said to the Statesville Land
mark: That's q Democratic mig
ger: he's preaching good times.
And we all said yes.n
The western sentinel., 1895-08-01
How they DID in 1911.

High Point Enterprise.
The folio wing are aonae of The
rules sTiiIeii governed TIN. Grand Jury
OF GHiif,b;d in the yegr 1914. 4
gentleman here furnished it from his
diary:
''Rnles for the Grand Jury, May.
1914. Tuesday, 81. May 1914"
eff any Juror tails to come i'll with
in ten minutes shall pay n fine of
five cents"
If any juror comes in groegy shall
p1y one dollar"
Hhen q juror wishes to say any
thing on n bill h. shall rise to his
feet and address the foreman"
mo man shall speak on n bill
while another is speaking"
Hints for Housewives
Rub tin teakettles with a wooden
cloth damp with Kerosene.
Dip brooms in boiling water once a
week to make them tough.
Remove whitewash spots by in
stantly washing in strong vinegar.
Keep polished steel from rusting
by wiping with q very little oil on "a
cloth.
Wash Valenciennes lace in luke
warm suds. and iron over several
thicknesses of flannel
Wash fine fiannels in 81 pail of tepid
water, to which n tablespoonful of
borax has BEEN added.
Remove brown stains from baking
dishes by dipping a damp flannel in
whiting and rub we'll with it.
Wash sInt ke-stained lamp CHIN
npVS warm SrIiS nnI whiia rr-af
rub with dry salt or with vinegar.
Stop small holes in plaster with
one part plaster OF Paris, three parts
fine sand, mixed with cold water.
Keep silver by occasionally put
ting it in strong borax water, which
is boiling hot when the silver is
added.
Milk and Cruel is excellent for a
cold or in the grip. Beat one egg
until light aud floating, add one cup
of hot milk and one teaspoonful of
sugar.
Nutmeg in moderation, that is, q
grating of it, much improves the
flavor OF spinach, string beans, peas
and similar vegetab bles. Not enough
should be used for one to be able to
name the spice that gives the dish its
appetizing favor.
Some hints to be remembered when
cooking vegetables are: not to cover
cabbage when boiling. if you wish to
get rid of an odor. Have the water
in which you cook it boiling and add
TO it bit of baking soda. In pre-
pairing string beans, if they are in
pieces, cut them ION the hias," in
stead of straight aeross.-Exchange.
The western sentinel., 1895-08-01
MINISTER HANSON.
Did He Make "A Sperch at the Griffin
Convention?

Convention?
Wilmington Messenger.
We never knew until two days ago
that ex Senator Ransom bad made
speech on the currency in the Georgia
silver convention. We saw what we
supposed was full report of the pro
ceedings at Griffin in the Atlanta
Constitution, but failed TO see the
name even OF Gen Ransom. But the
Newhern Journal of a recent date
publishes a speech by the eloquent
and gifted North Carolinian that is
strong for silver-for free coinage
and for old-fashioned Democracy.
1t begins in this wise:
s'In coming to q Georgia conyen-
tion on your kind invitation, where
the question Of the free coinage of
silver is the topic Of discussion, |
come as q Democrat in Democratic
harness and by authority of the
settled creed. to advocate Demo-
cratic principles, as old and as sound
as the great national party. | am
here as disciple of Jefferson, Madi-
son and Jackson and among others
of our consecrated fathers, to speak
in defense of an act of Congress that
was approved by George Washing
ton in 1902 for the free coinage Of
silver; which was re-enacted in 1897,
and was approved by Andrew Jack
son, President Of the United States;
and was stabbed below the fifth rib
by John Sherman in 1873 and was
left for dead.
Mr.. Shernan's law Of 1898, was
such a death blow to silver, as
money metal, that it seems marvel
lous that silver has enough of life
left to take up its bed and walk.
But it is moving to the front with
up lifted head and vigorous step,
again in union, if not in full harmony
with gold, and the parade is SO in
spring that even great Britain is
keeping step to the music of the
uYiiop -
The western sentinel., 1895-08-01
I&assts norm III, sTs.
Warning H. ses Calling the Wick
ta fsF ts@tsant:e.

Warning H. scs Ca,iis:g the Wicked
ta lsf p@asanea.
The devil fears 4 pra5 5ing mothtr.
No man is fit for heaven who
wants somebody else kept out
1t never hnrts Gca's work suy for
people to get mad at his truth
Jesus warned his disciples against
hypocrisy as frequently IS he did
against sin.
There are too many church mem
bers and not enough Chri~t,aps
An opportunity 10 help the poor IS
q chance Christ has given us somes
thing to do for him
There is no greater foolishness
than footing with sin.
" hen you go away from home
don't forget that God is everywh ere.
For a Christian to be seen in the
wrong place, may keep somebody
from finding Christ.
1t will be found out some day that
many people who hit the devil the
hardest started with one talent.
There is something wrong with
the religion that never gets happy
outside Of church.
We cannot have right views. of
Christ while we have wrong views OF
sin.
The devil hates the Bible because
it reveals the fact that heaven is to
be devil~proof.
The man who believes wrong will
not do right
The devils arrows ATE ali dipped
in the poison of doubt.
The devil has a good f.iend in the
man who is mean to his Sifc.
The western sentinel., 1895-08-01
CONVER5ATION.
How to iemedy the Lack of Ease by
Practice in the Home Circle

There is one great reason for this
lack of conversational power: in too
many cases the art is never practiced
inside the home circle, writes Louise
Royle in the August Ladies' Home
Journal. No attempt at pleasant
converse is ever made save when
vi itors are presents; the various
members of the family may gossip a
little, or discuss purely personal
affairs, but they ma ke no attempt at
entertaining talk. In point OF fact,
the art OF conversation is like a
game of battledoor end shuttiecock,
one needs he quickness and dexteri
ty of constant practice. In many
busy households the only general
gathering of the family is at meal
time--a time above all others when
worry should be hanished, if only
for the sake Of physical comfort.
Yet this is the very time when the
mother will complain of domestic
worry, the father OF business cares,
and the daughters Of shabby trocks.
All this should be changed; it
ought to be a rule in all households
that disagreeables are to be banished
at mealtime. complaints must be
made let them come at "a proper
time, but do not imperil your diges
tion by eating while you are in an
irritated and discontented frame Of
mind. Pleasant talk relieved by an
occasional laugh will be more bene
fetal than pounds Of pills. In the
household there should not only be
an avoidance of unpleasant topics,
but an attempt to find agreeable
oDeP. Each member of the family
should come to the table prepared TO
say something pleasant Any bright
little story or merry Joke, or any bit
of worlds news that will loosen the
tongues snd cause animated talk
how it will increase the brightness OF
the working day. There need be no
profound discussion-it should be
jlst lively touch and go talk.
The western sentinel., 1895-08-01
A SAD WARNING.

In GoIdsboro, recently, a young
man, holding responsible position,
and whose ia ther is one of the most
honorable and highIy-respected
citizens of the place, became a de-
fauiter through the influence of a
gambling den. The amount of his
stealing was made good by the
sacrifices of his relatives, but the
young man fled from the scene of bis
crime, leaving home with its tender
memories and leaving arrows of
anguish in fond parents hearts, and
is now tramp-a homeless wander
er. Would you have your boy
escape the influences that lead to
such fate? Then help US TO close
the gam bling dens in Winston.
The western sentinel., 1895-08-01
John MesIey's Library.
From the Atlanta Constitutions

From the Atlanta Constitution,
The Garrett Biblical institute, of
Illinois, has recently come into pos
session of John Wesley's library of
4,O0C volumes. The library is rich
in the literature of Methodism and is
Il collection of great interest and
value.
1t is to be regretted that these
books We're not secured by Emory
college or tbe Georgia Historical
Society. Wesley's labors in Georgia
constitute an important chapter in
the annals of the commonwealth,
and if his library is to fall into the
hands OF any institution outside of
England there would have been a
peculiar fitness in it's coming TO the
State where he lived and labored in
his young manhood.
The western sentinel., 1895-08-01
Agricultural Education.
From the Atlanta Journal.


From the Atlanta Journal.
Secretary Morton's report shows
that the government is doing a
great work in behalf Of agricultural
education. There are in the United
States no less than sixty five col
leges where agricultural and. oths
er allied industries are taught. In
every state and territory agricultus
raj experiment stations are main
tanned at the expense of the governs
ment.
An edition of half a million bull
letins is distributed regularly, giv~
ing the results of scientific researchs
es and practical experiments at these
stations. Never before have there
been so many sources of informae
ton concerning the conditions of
agriculture as affected by climate,
soil, fertilizers, drainage, irrigation
and various methods of cultivation.
The foundation of this enterprise of
the government is the land grant
act of 1862 under which the govern,
ment has given to the cause of agri-
cultural education over 5000 900
acres of the public lands. The
cause has received besides this offer
So 000,0 900 in private donations and
endoXmentS
The western sentinel., 1895-08-01
MANA MUSINGS.
Sunday School ConVention-Aocks
vilIe-Masonic Picnic, Etc.

vilIe-MasOnjc Picnic, Etc.
Correspondence ofthe sentinel.l
MANA, July 30-The Baptist Sun
day School Convention convenes at
Enon church, Mana, on August LIST,
I'd. and Sd.
We had the pleasure of spending
several days in the beautiful village
OF Mocksville and took in the Bap-
tbs picnic during our stay. 1t was
indeed pleasant time, very large
crowd in attendance. A chapter of
orphans were there and they recited
several pieces and sang some hymns
in a splendid manner, showing that
they had been well instructed.
Several able Baptist ministers de-
iivered earnest talks in behalf of the
orphanage. A very liberal donation
from other churches was pledged.
Mocksville is a lovely village and is
beginning to build up. 1t is indeed a
charming place tospend the summer.
1t is full of big souled men and
christian women. The Lawn
Party" at night was truly a grand
success. The music was simply
grand.
The people are looking forward
with much pleasure to the Masonic
picnic and one of the largest crowds
are expected that has ever been seen
there. May it be SO.
Quite a crowd of young folks here
went over to the grand old Pilot on
Friday, returning Sunday evening.
They seemed to have had a huge
time.
Farmers about through threshing
here. Some very good crops raised.
Mr.. H. Z. Poindexter raised SO
bushels from bushels sown. No
fertilizer was used. His crop was
21S bushels. E.
The western sentinel., 1895-08-01
The Increase of Wages Goes On.

New York Herald.
The list of Increases in wages be-
comes daily more goluminous.
On the 22j iDst a despatch from
Lowell, Mass, announced that in the
Atherton Machine Iompany's works
wages had been restored to what
they were two years ago and an in
crease of Z per cent had been made
in cotton factory. On the same
date other dispatches note the start
ing up OF mills, in increase of pay
for operatives, and In large rubber
shops at Newtown. Conn a return
to the wages received before the cut
of 1898 On Wednesday wages
were increased at Rockville, Conn ;,
and at Reading and Pottsfown, Pa
On Monday the Springfield Repub-
lican gave a remarkably encourag-
ing account of the r4ilIs in Western
Massachusetts, saying:
Wages have been raised or restored
in the woollen mills at Wales, in the
carpet and woollen mills in Palmer
and in leading woollen factories at
HOlyoke. The cotton
manufacturing industry is also see
ing many restorations of a last
sea2's, cat in wages and an increase
III working time. itcsid new mill
building. The button max
ers have moi yet been ruined by
tariff reduction ANA the cutlery works
of Hampshire n;ad Franklin are
meeting with IA similar disappoint-
ment
Really, all this record of increased
aarings OF employees, larger produc-
ton, lever shut downs for repairs
and none for lack Of work, more
nil! extensions and more new mills
is hard indeed or The 'protectionist'
calamiF Y hoelers
The western sentinel., 1895-08-01
How to Hang Muslin curtain.

One often wishes to hang a muslin
curtain without being at expense for
rod. To those who care much for
the sanction of authority it will be
pleasant to be informed that uphol-
sterers are using the slender strips of
pine wood, such as are put in the
lower hem of Holland shades 1t is
done just as you would think of
doing it, dear economist. Make q
hem little wider than the stick,
with or without a ruftie heading,
and, after running the curtain over
the stick, nail the Two ends lightly
to tie window. This arrangement is
more often seen in bedrooms, but it
has also been used for parlors.-Ex-
change.
The western sentinel., 1895-08-01

we don't know what he is after, but
we can say that he is a mighty clever
fellow, a strong Democrat, sound on
the money question and the most
sued man for libel in the State. We
infer further from the Observer com
ment that despite the oft-repeated
claim that the silver movement is
dying that there is considerable
vitality about it in the Old North
State. If otherwise, why should a
fellow jealous for office look to the
free coinage side for increased popu-
IaritN2
The western sentinel., 1895-08-01
old People.

Old people who require medicine to regulate
the bowels and kidneys will find the true rems
edy in Electric Bltters. This medicir does
not stimulate and contains no whiskey nor
other intoxicant, but acts tonic and alteras
tive. It acts mildly on the stomach and bows
els, adding strength and giving tone to the or
gans, thereby aiding Nature in the perform
ance Of the functions. Electric Bitters is an ex-
cellent appetizer and aids digestion. Old peo-
pie find It just exactly what they need. Price
Soc per bottle ct Thompsonss Drug Store
The western sentinel., 1895-08-01

BY taking q deep interest in edu-
cational affairs q community labors
both for its intellectual and material
advancement. A few days ago we
met a gentlemen who was prospect
ing for 8 location and one of the
first questions he asked US about
Winston Salem was with reference to
its school facilities. While We have
a reputation along this line, let us
not be content, but let us take ad-
vantage of every opportunity to
secure educational institutions which
have prospects of prosperity. The
opportunity now before US is the
Lutheran Theological Seminary.
Let's have it.
The western sentinel., 1895-08-01

THAT Winston-Salem will soon en-
JOY the advantages of long distance
telephone connection seems probable.
It is promised by two companies
The western sentinel., 1895-08-01

IT is huniliating to read state
ments that show that this govern
mena is at the mercy OF avaricious
money-eharks. There is something
rotten about a system that makes
such "a thing possible.
The western sentinel., 1895-08-01
BuckIen'sArnica saIve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises
oped Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever, Sores, letter
Itches, Hands, Chilbains, Corns and all Skin
eruptions and positively cures Piles or no pay
required Tt is guaranteed to give perfect satis-
faction, or money refunded. Prizes as cents
IN boz. For sA1e by vi q. Thompeon.
The western sentinel., 1895-08-01

AS to the negotiations for a re lease
of the North Carolina railroad, we
think that six years before the ex-
piration Of the present contract is
altogether too early to make a new
one and we think the road should
not be leased at any time for so long
a period as ninety-n years-the
term set forth in the new PROPOSE
ton.
The western sentinel., 1895-08-01

ATTENTION is directed to the article
from the Kansas City Times, under
the caption Of '.Misstatement Ex-
posed" which appears in today's
SENTINEL. Republican protection
lists will find therein some nuts to
crack
The western sentinel., 1895-08-01

SECURE IA copy of the Woman's
Edition of the Southern Tobacco
Journal and thus show appreciation
of the praise-worthy efforts of the
ladies.
The western sentinel., 1895-08-01

ADVANCE in wages is about as
strong an argument as could be
offered against the theory that the
reduced tariff would put the country
in "A hole
The western sentinel., 1895-08-01

Our Washington correspondent
tells US that Whitney is the choice of
the New York Democracy for Presi-
dent No New York man is likely to
be the nations choice.
The western sentinel., 1895-08-01

We are glad TO see that the Ameri-
can Humane Society is moving
against the proposed bull fight at
the Atlanta Exposition. Secretary
Carlisle is importuned to prevent the
importation of "sundry bulls and
matadors" for this purpose. We
hope that no such exhibition will
disgrace that great Southern exposi-
ton.