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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1895-05-30
ALWAYS SAY GRACE.
The Old Farmer Commanded Respect
in q Restaurant.

A clerk and his country father
entered Il restaurant one Sunday
evening recently, in a neighboring
North Carolina town, and took seats
at a table, where sat a telegraph oper-
atOr and reporter. The old man
bowed his head and was about to say
grace, when a waiter flew up, singing:
81 have beefsteak, pork chops and
Goldfish balls" Father anG son gave
their orders. and the former again
bowed his head. The young man
turned the color of blood red beet,
and touching his arm, exclaimed in a
low tone:
Father it isn't customary to do
that in a restaurant"
Its customary for me to return
thanks to God wherever | am" said
the old man.
For third time he bowed his head,
and the son bowed his head, and the
telegraph operator paused in the act
of carving his beefsteak and bowed
his head, and the journalist put back
his fish ball and bowed his head, and
there wasn't q man who heard the
short, simple prayer that didn't feel Il
profounder respect for the man than
if he had been President of the United
States.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1895-05-30
COURT ADJOURNS.
n N7istrial in the Snecd Furniture
Company Case.

Judge Bryan closed court last Fri
day. The case OF Glanton, Cotton and
others VS.. Joe Jacobs, trustee Of the
Sneed Furniture Company, was given
to the jury yesterday afternoon, but
they could not agree on verdict, and
were dismissed this morning.
Some members of the jury say His
Honor did not give them sufficient
time to consider the evidence and
render verdict. The jury was COM
posed of the following named persons:
r.. ii. Pegram, e. B. Shore, j. Il.
PoindeXter, A. Is. Mock, 5. G. Robin
son, w. y. Alspaugh, j. h. Griffith,
A. B. Atwood, w. +. Dean, f.. r.
Poff, G.. S. Ziglar, G. f. Harper.
The last official act of the court was
to remit the fine OF SO imposed Cpon
young j Z. G.. Fulton, who was charged
with slandering Miss Thomas. The
defendant will only pay the cost in
the case. When the fine was imposed
Judge Bryan stated that he believed
the young man told the truth.
Judge Bryan will preside at the
next term of court, which opens on
the first Monday in August.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1895-05-30
KERNERSVILLE ACADEMY.
Annual Address Delivered by Prof
Minis, OF Trinity College.


Correspondence of the Sentinel
KEENEHsvILLE, May . The COM
mencement here has been on since the
night of the DIST, at which time very
enjoyable evening was spent hy Il
large audience listening to an INFER
esting programme by the smaller
children, consisting Of songs, drills
and recitatiOns.
Wednesday morning we were richly
entertained by several declamations
by young men, all of which were de-
livered in Il statesma like manner.
1t was difficult for the Judges to
decide as to whom the honor should
go. but if pressed to Il decision would
confer a compliment of the best de-
livercd speech upon Mr.. James Dicks,
of Walkertown.
In the afternoon we were treated to
most excellent address by Prof. Ed
win Minis, Of Trinity College. His
address was indeed Il grand effort,
and grandly applicable TO the occa-
sion, time and place, and all expressed
abundant pleasure in listening to its
delivery. At night his theme. as we
gathered it, was "The Culture Ideal
in Nation, the Individual ana the
Community"
At night we were again highly en-
tertained by the young ladies of the
school in songs, instrumental music,
rccitations aud a grand and glorious
tambOurinc drill, which was burlcs-
qued upon the stage by the young
men of the school, all of which was
most heartily enjoyed by an attentive
audience.
We would not fail to mention that
the mIlSlc for tIh occasion fur
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1895-05-30
THOUGHT 1T WAS GABRIEL.
An Old Colored Woman Saw Miss No
Ian In Her Parachute.

A good one is told of an old negro
woman living out near the Greensboro
water works who didn't know any
thing about the balloon. ascension
Saturday afternoon.
She went out in her yard, when she
happened to glance up towards the
sky and saw Mile. Nolan coming along
but she was still high up in the air
and the old woman could distinguish
the parachute.
Placing her arms akimbo she sur
Veyad the thing moment and re
marked, ''lf yOnder don't cum a yum
brelly sailin' along in de air. Wunder
Whur in de name of God it cum frum?''
She turned around as she spoke to
one OF her children, and then again
took look at it. This time she saw
the daring Hrenaut.
Good Coda mighty, MOria," she
exclaimed, ''if dar amt a angel in it.
It's Gabriel shores yu born and hes
gwine to blow his trumpt, and when
he do, children, Somethin' gwine to
happen -somethin' dredful You all
git ready an when he sOun's de horn
we'll all pray, for Judgment day am
right har."
About this time one of the "chil-
lun" took in the situation and said:
'Shucks, mann, it's Il oaman in a blum
an sne am gwine to lite rite on you
eff you don't git outen de way. faint
no Gabriel and taint no horn dar."
The old woman realized the situa-
tion and was greatly relieved, but she
says she will never grow any more.
Fore God" she said, Il thot it wuz
de angel Gabriel and dat de end uf de
wurld had cum"
Joe Reece, of the Record, is the
author Of this story-but he says it is
straight goods"
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1895-05-30
The Ten Command mcnts.

These are the new commandments
ten,
Which wives now make for married
men:
1-Remember that | am thy wife,
Whom thou must cherish all thy
life.
2-Thou shalt not stay out late at
night,
When lodges, friends or clubs in
yite.
3-Thou shalt not smoke indoor or
out,
Or chew tobacco round about.
Thou shalt with praise receive my
pies,
Nor pastry made by me dispisc.
5-My mother thou shalt strive To
please,
And let her live with US at case.
G-Remember, It's thy duty clear
To dress me well throughout the
year.
Thou shalt, in manner mild and
meek,
Give ME thy wages every week.
S-Thou shalt not be drinking
man,
But live on prohibition plan.
9-Thou shalt not tiirt, but must
allow
Thy wife such freedom anyhow.
1O-Thou shalt get up when baby
cries,
And try the child to tranqullze.
These my commands from day to day
Implicitly thou shalt obey.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1895-05-30
GEO. VANDERBILT's NEIGHBoH
| A Funny Little Fly IN the Millionare's
Ointment

Funny Little Fly In the MilliOnare's
Ointment.
An Asheville correspondent writes ::
A little old house that is of almost as
much interest to visitors as the big
mansion itself, is "the house that
Vanderbilt can't buy" Yes; that's a
fact. Right in the midst of the 81, 900
acre estate is rude cabin and nine
acres of land. 1t is, perhaps, less
than one mile from the mansion, and
on one of the main roads.
The owner OF this property has Oh
stinately refused to sell to Wander
bilt. What makes the matter worse,
he is cOlored. 1t is said that the old
darkey has been offered as high as
ST 900 per acre for the nine acres.
There is no way OF shutting him in, as
he has the right of way over the road
on my way back | stopped TO see
this Independent colored man. AS |
drew up to the small white house at
the end of the road, and called out, Il
black woman appeared in the door
way, while two active pickaninnies
bob6ed up from behind. Does Josh
Moore live here?" | inquired.
"Y es sah," she replied, and in re-
Sponse to another question, she went
to the rear of the house, and in IL
shot time Josh appeared. We soon
fell into conversation, and | found
him friendly and ready to talk.
When | said to him: "Of course
Mr.. Vanderbilt objects to you as a
neighbour" he replied with broad
grin, "Well, | doan't 'ject to Mistah
Vanderbilt as neighbor. "
why don't you sell ~ | inquired.
II reckon Ise will, sah, wen | git
NAH price, sah!' At just what price
he would sell, Josh shrewdly declined
tO saw
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1895-05-30
PROF. ATKINS SECRETARY
North Carolina Negroes to be Repre-
sented at Atlanta.


An enthusiastic meeting of North
Cardinals colored commissioners for
the Atlanta Exposition was held in
Raleigh May 20, all parts of the
State being represented. James III.
Young, Of Raleigh, made an address
of welcome to the commission and
pledged the support OF tile Raleigh
negroes. EX congressman Ii. i.
Cheatham presented the claims of the
exposition and urged the fullest co
operation. w. 9. Coleman, of Con
cord, was elected chief commissioners;
S G.. Atkins, o. Winston, secretary,
and II. b. Fitzgerald, of Durham,
treasurer. Special commissioners
were appointed in each county to
supervise the work of collecting money
and exhibits. The meeting pledged
itself that North Carolina shall be in
the front in the COlored exhibit.
A correspondent of THE SENTINEL
sends communication embracing the
above points and says, further:
Ia the evening a large, popular
meeting was held in St. Paufs A. NJ.
e. church, presided over by Chief
Commissioner Coleman. Addresses
of Fayetteville; DR., N. +. Roberts, OF
Raleigh; Rev. Hicks, of Plymouth; j.
j. Scott. Esq, of Wayne; Mr.. Leather
wood, of Asheville; j. c. Hargett,
Esq, Of Kinston; 5. G. Atkins, oi
Winston: Hon. j. III. Young, OF
Raleigh, and Mr.. Sylvester DIbble, OF
Washington.
All these urged most heartily the
fullest aud most energetic co-opera
tion in giving North Carolina the
| finest possio ole exhibit of the progress
| of the race in the State. 1t was {
| great day for the State Commission
| on behalf Of the negroes of Nortf
| Carolina.
| The secretary's office is at Winston
and any correspondence with him will
| be given due attention.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1895-05-30
THE GILMEiS CASE.
Digest CT the Decision of the Supreme
Court in the Matter


Last week TIE SENTINEL referred
to the decision of the Supreme Court
in the Capt. j. f. Giimer case. The
following points are CLEANED from the
decision:
The suit was brought by the Nation.
al Bank OF Greensboro, the Atlantic
National Bank of Wilmington and
Miss Rowe Virgins, against Capt. j.
Il. Gilmer, OF Winston, to set aside
and declare fraudulent and void GER
tain c0nyeyances made by said J. E.
Gilmer, who was one Of ten end0rscrs
proyement Company, Judge Battle
tried the case and the plaintiffs
appealed.
The Supreme Court decided every
question raised in favor OF the plain
tiffS, as follows:
First, That the court erred in not
holding as matter of law that the
deed made by Gilmer to his two sons
for the factory was voluntary and void
Us to plaintiffs.
Second, That the court erred in it's
instructions 80 the jury in regard To
the sale of the stock of goods from
CLINE" to his two sons, because the
court did not explain To the jury the
various badges Of fraud which the
plaintiffs proved, and which it was the
duty of the defendants to explain to
the satisfaction OF the jury.
Third, That the court erred in not
holding as d matter of law that the
deed OF trust made by Gilmer to J W.
Sheppard was invalid, because it was
admitted that the assignor and as
signee failed to comply with the act
of 1898, regulating assignments and
deeds of trust.
$40, 900, and the plaintiffs were repre-
sented by billiard & King, of Green's
bOro, and ID. l.. Russell and Ricaud &
WE'LL, Of Wilmington. The defend
ants were represented by Glenn 81
Manly, Watson & Buxton and Jones &
Patterson, of Winston.
The suit,was tried at the November
term Of Forsyth Superior Court.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1895-05-30
Will Live in Winston.

THE SENTINEL's correspondent at
Shore, Yadkin county, sends the fol-
lowing marriage notice:
Mr.. Anderson Shore and Miss Carrie
Steelman were united in the holy
bonds of wedlock, at the residence of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Steelman, on Friday, May 25, at
$50. Your correspondent had the
pleasure and privilege of officiating.
But few friends were invited, how
ever. An elegant supper was served
directly after the marriage and the
and groom will make their future
home in Winston.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1895-05-30
A PUBLIC SCANDAL.
A Fnsionist Judge Too Drunk to Pre-
side Oyer Court.

n special from MaYton, n. c.. TO
the Wilmington Messenger, says that
Robson county Superior Court ad-
journed Wednesday, May 22d, Judge
Norwood being So much under the
influence OF liquor that hc could not
attend to the business. No business
scarcely was attended to, and his con
duct win probably cost the county
5000 uSelcssly. There was large
criminal docket. Sixteen prisoners
are now in Jail, two of whom are held
for murder. Judge Norwood is Flu
siOnist Judge.
The administration Of the criminal
law Of the county is very much delay
ed and confused by this event, and in
several cases men charged with ser!-
Gus offenses will now ne at liberty
without bond. At the request of the
solicitor a meeting of the bar was Ecld
Wednesday evening to suggest some
plan for holding an early term Of the
criminal court, presided over by Judge
Meares, in order to relieve the county
of Jail expenses. 1t is rumored that
the grand jury may present Judge
Norwood for neglect Of duty.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1895-05-30
IS Your
Blood Pure

If it is, you will be strong, vigor-
Gus, full of life and ambitions you
viii have a good appetite and good
digestion; your sleep will be sound
and refreshing; your nerves will be
strong; you viii have little need to
fear disease in any form.
But how few can say that their
blood is purel How many people
are suffering daily from the conse-
quences of impure blood, scrofula, salt
rheum, rheumatism, catarrh, nervous
ness, sleeplessness, headache, and
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1895-05-30
Buildings to be Enlarged.

At meeting of the directors of the
State Normal and Industrial School,
held Thursday night it, was de.
cided to add wing at each end of the
main school building, each 30x4O feet.
Porches will also be put on the dor
mitories, another dining hall, either
G0x100 or S0xS0 will be built, the roofs
painted up and lot of necessary
work done before the opening of the
next session. Work will be COM
menced at once
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1895-05-30

ten years, especially during the ses-
sion just closed. He said that they
were growing in popularityand useful
ness year by year. He added that the
School Board had paid out over $1,000
the past year in heating the West
Winston building, but considered 1T
wisely spent. The Board hopes to be
able to erect another building on the
West End lot for the lower grades in
the near future.
SCHOLARSHIP MEDAL.
Mr.. Frank Payne was awarded the
III. Montague scholarship medal for
the highest general average during
the past scholastic year. The presen-
tation address, land by the way one of
the finest and most beautiful ever
heard by a Winston audience,) was
delivered by Mr.. w. A. Blair.
Superintendent Blair presented
Charles Connolly with a beautiful
gold watch and chain, the gift of rel
ative.
SCHOLARSHIPS.
The names of those awarded schol-
arships are as follows
University Of North Carolina.-Mr.
Frank Payne.
Salem Female Academy.-MissS Sal
lie Richardson.
CLASS SONG.
After the rendition of the class song
the audience joined in singing the dox-
ology, and the happy commence ment
exercises Of the Winston Graded
Schools were concluded with the ben
ediction by Rev. A. ID. ThHler.
GRAND HONOR ROLL.
Superintendent Blair read the grand
L. No - I,
Winston schools, as follows:
WEST END.-First Grade.-Annie
Mickey, Lora Vaughan, Edna Wilson,
James Jessup.
Second Grade. - Grace Whitaker,
Senah Critz, Missile Sheppard, Man
gum Webb.
Third Grade.-Paul Reed, Julia
Wilson, Mary Bailey, Minnie Deane,
Jennings Walker.
Third Grade A.-Helen Brown, Eli
lie Nortieet, Oracle Taylor, Thomas
Shemwell.
Fourth Grade.-Mary Cabel Shep-
pard, Lizzie Rives, Louise Wiles.
Fifth Grade.-Alice Rose, Rebecca
Glenn, Janet Smith. Ellie Miller, Will
lie Phelps.
Sixth Grade.-Mary Medearis, Lake
Richardson, Chas. Williams.
Seventh Grade.-Lettie Brown, Ger
tie Jenkins, Daisy Rothrock, Florence
Hicks.
Eighth Gradc.-Ethel Foust.
Ninth Grade.-Sadie Hanes, Lille
Leak, Sallie Richardson, Burta Ed
wards, Willie Hunt, Frank Payne.
NORTH WINsToN.-F'irst Grade
Clifton Johnson, John Landingham,
Lonnie Wise, Robert Stewart, Louis
Timmons.
Secono Grade.-Annie Joyner, Bes
sic Timmons, Robert Fuqua, Willard
Barnes.
Third Grade. Myrtle Wilson. Car
rie Ogburn.
Third Grade A-Bertie White, Ruby
Woolen, Frank Stith.
Sixth Grade.-Mary Ogburn, Name
Leonard, w. A. Whitaker, Jr.
CLASS ROLL.
The graduating class, which is the
largest in the history of the school, is
composed Of the following named per-
sons:
Rosalnd Sheppard, Sadie Hanes,
Mamie Pierce, Annie Portis, Lille
Leak, ,Sallie Richardson, Mittie Wiley,
Ruth Payne, Mabel Ireland, Lille
Chick, Maxwell Swink, Bnrta L. Ed
wards, Frank G. Payne, J. p. Miller
John E. Warren, Willie B. Hunt, A.
G. Miller, Everette Lockett, Eugene
p. Gray, Chas. b. Connely, j w. Dal-
ton, Z. FL. HaneS.
Owing to illness, Miss Mittie Wiley
was not with the class. She is the
daughter of the late Or. Calvin Fl
Wiley, the first Chairman of Win
ston's Graded School. She is the fifth
member of the family to graduate.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1895-05-30
Too Thin for "a Target.

In its description of the veterans
parade, at the unveiling, the Raleigh
News and Observer says: "Ihen
there was banner of tue 1st North
Carolina Battalion. which belonged
to Company A-the Gray Eagles, OF
Yadkin, carried by DIR. j. A. Blum, Of
Winston, a little man with big
fighting record. He showed me
daguerreotype of himself in war time.
1t seemed that the only reason that
kept him from being shot was he was
too slender a stripping"
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1895-05-30
Farm WorkDelayed.

Some of our farmers tell US that
they are very much delayed and be-
hind with their work; that. it will
if they have continuous good weather.
Too much rain. Grass and weeds are
getting a good start. 1t is to be
hoped that they will soon have good
seasons. Let our farmers take cour-
age, however, for God has promised
to give the increase if we do our duty.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1895-05-30
BLACKBURN ATTACKS CARLISLE
The Money Question Makes Dissen-
sions Among Kentucky Democrats.

OwENsBORO, Ky, May 1.-THE
DemocraticConventi on to name Rail
road Commissioner for this district
met yesterday with large attend
ance. The money question came up
several times during the day and at the
night session Senator Blackburn de-
livered a free silver speech. He
vigorously attacked Secretary Carlisle
for coming into the State just while
the Senator was fighting for re-elec-
tiop, and declared that he would re-
taliate with vigor. He also said that
In the coming State Convention he
would introduce and champion a free
silver resolution.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1895-05-30
Eusionists Downed.

The Raleigh Board of Aldermen Fri
day night ousted two Fusion members
of the Board because they had not
complied with the law requiring them
to return an itemized statement of
their campaign expenses in 10 days af-
ter the election. This new law provides
that failure to make such return
works forfeiture of the Office.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1895-05-30
WINSTON TOBACCO MARKET.
The Tobacco Journals Review for the
Week Ending May 25th.

The Winston leaf market was rath-
er quiet this week, an1 there is very
little to say about it, one way or the
other. Breaks were small every day,
and the character of the offerings
were about as usual.
There was some advance in prices.
Everything anyway near desirable
sold well. Tobaccos are bringing full
figures, quality considered.
In manufactured goods business is
very fair. Active road work is being
done, with gratifying results. The
daily shipments were quite large.
Factories are in full operation, and
the busy manufacturing season is now
well under way.
The following are the revenue col
lections for the week:
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1895-05-30
That
Tired Feeling

Hoods Sarsaparilla purifies, vitalizes
and enriches the blood. Therefore,
it is the medicine for you.
1t will give you pure, rich, red
blood and strong nerves.
1t will overcome that tired feeling,
create an appetite, give refreshing
sleep and make you strong.
Is not this just what you want?
Then take Hoods Sarsaparilla. It
is the best building up medicine.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1895-05-30

DR.. v. o. Thompson, druggist,
recommends Johnson's Magnetic Oil,
the great family pain-killer, internal
and external. ST. size so cts; SO cts
size Is cts.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1895-05-30
Only Press the Button.

WASHINGTON, May 22.-One of the
characteristic features of the scenes
in the House of Representatives
passed away with the closing days of
the Fifty-third Congress almost with
out notice that is the hand clapping
to call pages, that has gone through
the prosiest humdrum of the ordinary
days, as well as broken clear and
sharp into the noise and tumult Of
the most exciting occasions. just at
the end of last session a House resolu-
tion was passed providing for electric
bells for every desk.
The pages will sit in the cloakroom,
one set for the Republican side and
another for the Democratic, and will
be at hand quickly when a member
touches the button at his desk.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1895-05-30

r. G. Taylor, Murfreesboro, Tenn,
writes: l have used the Japanese
Pile Cure with great satisfaction and
success. DR.. V. o. Thompson.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1895-05-30

Johnson's Magnetic Oil used ex-
ternally will bring refreshing sleep to
the wakeful. DRY o Thompson, drug
gist.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1895-05-30

1t will astonish you how quick
Johnson's Magnetic Oil will kill all
pains, internal and external; 81 size
SO cts; so ct size 25 cts.
DIR V O Thompson, druggist.
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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1895-10-03
Powerful War Encines

"Americans have twice within this
generation upset all standards of IA,
val construction and warfare" said an
English naval officer. ''Firse. youl
monitors, Merrimac and Alabama
changed in a jiffy all the naval de-
signs of Europe, and later on you hava
perfected a steel projectile which
seems able to penetrate any armoi
that can be carried on a ship. The
1OO-ton breech-loading rifle cannon ia
80 feet long. II inches bore, takes 70Q
pounds of powder at a charge, carries
a shot weighing ton and can be
loaded, aimed and discharged by the
hand of lady in less than one minute
so simple is the machinery by which
it is operated. 1t should always be
remembered. however, that the effect
iveness of these enormous guns is re-
duced nearly one-half in an actual bat
tie at sea because of the movements
of the sea, while the resistance Of the
armor is made almost twice as effect.
i've by the same causes. YORK.
Press.