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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-01-14
A Case of ParalYsis.

When the negro drayman, who was
young man about 90 years of age, had
landed my trunk at the depot and re-
ceived his ''two bits'' therefor, he wait
ed around as if there was something else,
and presently inquired if there was
anything wrong.
''No, sab. boss. Eberyt'ing all right
bout yo'r trunk" he replied. ''Does
yo' see dat black woman up dar on de
bar'l?''
yes
81 was dun Engaged to dat woman
once, but she gimme de shake kase l
wasn't eddecated. wants to paralyze
her now. ("
Chow can your"
"Yo' jist cum around here an gimme
some big words an den watch my
smoke"
We went around behind the cotton
bales and held a five minute converse.
ton, and then he walked up to the wo-
man and pulled off his cap and said:
GOOD mawnin,, Missus Thompson;
good mawnin. 1 hopes I sees yo' WELL"
Eyes, sab. I'ze WE'LL" she replied.
"Dat's bewtiful. While sumbody
was tellin me dat yo'r husband wasn't
dun occupyin his occupashun as much
as he dun was, de diligence of de con-
fagrashun, added to de disaffected dis
ability of de continuity, can't skassly
overbalance de culpability of de elimi-
Eashun. Glad to see yo' we'll. Missus
Thompson, an if de bombasticashun of
de configurashun should upset de con-
tinuous pronosticashun shall be happy
to prevarioate de guyasticuts to de best
of my ability"
And all that woman could say as she
looked at Kim with wide open eyes vas:
$50 de Lawd, George, but yo' has
got to be a member of congriss
M. QUAD.
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GARD LEAVING.
The Etiquette of Today as Observed by
Our English Cousins.
NJ. QUAD.

The Etiquette of Today Observed by
Our English Cousins.
AS SO many of our customs are bor-
rowed from across the water, it may be
of interest to learn the English etiquette
of card leaving, which in point of fact
differs almost not at all from the ETH
quette prevailing i'll our large cities
When lady who calls without her
husband finds the mistress of the house
at home, she should, after the call is
made, leave one Of her husband s cards
for the hostess and one for the hostess
husband if she is married. These cards
must be left ON the hall table or handed
to the servant who opens the door for
the callers exit. If her husband calls
with her and has seen his host and host
ess, no card is left. If the host has not
been seen, the gentleman who has called
with his wife leaves a card for him.
Where neither host nor hostess is at
home, one of the lady's cards must be
left and two of her husbands. Exactly
the same rule must be observed when
the caller lives with an unmarried
brother or with father who is a wild
over. His cards must always be left in
exactly the same fashion.
When friend is staying in the neigh
borhood and call is made ON her, if
the caller is acquainted with the people
of the house, she leaves her card upon
them at her first visit. 1t - not correct
to do so, however, if the-e is no ac-
quaintance, unless, indeed, the fact of
the mutual friendship induces both sides
to wish that an acquaintance may be
begun.
Girls with invalid or elderly mothers
have frequently to make calls for them.
When this is done, it is usual to say to
the hostess, 81 must leave my mothers
card for you, as she is unable to do her
own calling" In the same way, when
there are no grown up daughters, q
husband is frequently obliged to call for
her card for the hostess and to make
some little remark of the same sort to
explain the reason of her absence.
A gentleman g visiting card should be
like that of his wife in style and en-
craving, but smaller. His name should
appear in the middle-"Mr. Blank" if
he is the head of the family, "Mr. John
Blank if he has a father or elder
brother living. The prefix should not be
omitted, whether that of rank, of civil
oT proAesstobal iAe. 1ne auuress suouiu
be engraved in the left hand corner of
the card at the bottom, and the club ad
dress in the right hand corner. 1t is
without excuse if they do MT leave
cards after all entertainment A gentle
man may leave cards without asking if
his acquaintance are at home. But if
he finds the. mistress of the house in,
and not her husband, he leaves one of
his cards in the hall after calling. If
both have been seen, he leaves no card,
but if neither was at home two must be
left
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-01-14
Mrs. Gal1up.s Tribulations.

Samuel, said Mrs. Gallup as she
awoke at midnight and gave him dig
in the ribs with her elbow, 81 believe
there's i, robber trying to get into the
house. There, don t you hear that noise?'
81 hear noise,'' replied Mr.. Gallup
as he sat up in bed, "but it may be a
robber, a cat. rat OR one of the blinds
blowing in the wind
''But get up and see. -
''That would be going to trouble for
nothing. If it's robber, there is moth
ing for him to steal; if cat, she will
soon go away; if a rat, he won't do any
hurt, and if blind is loose I'll fix it in
the morning.
"Mr. Gallup, will you wait to be
murdered in your bed?" she exclaimed
as she tumbled out on the floor.
tAh, thanksl There is now no dan
ger, as you are up and can raise a Win
dow and scream for the police in case of
emergency"
When Mr.. Gallup reached home the
other evening, he found Mrs. Gallup
with head and foot bandaged and was
greeted with:
Samuel, run for the doctor as fast
as ever you can!'
"What has happened?' he inquired.
81 fell down stairs and bumped my
head and run nail into my foot. ;"
fUml Let Us figure moment. Bump
ing your head may lead to brain fever,
and the nail in your foot may lead to
lockjaw. If you have brain fever, You
will be out of your head and might as
we'll have lockjaw at the same time. If
you have lockjaw, case of brain fever
won't make things any worse. Which
way do you want it?"
Samuel, I'm dyingP' she moaned.
'"Then it's useless to call doctor at
all, as there is no record of any doctor
ever saving the life Of dying person.
Can't be done, Mrs. Gallup; it's az in
nature and science
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Extra Session of Congress.
Washington Post.

washington HOSI
The call for the extra session of
Congress will be issued on the 9Th
of March, and Congress will be con,
vened on the 18th.
1t is now known that at one time
Mr.. Mckinley seriously considered
asking President Cleveland to issue
the proclamation in February, in orr
per that ample time might be given
to the new members to make ar,
rangenents for a prolonged stay in
Washington. When it was remem-
bered, however, that the proclama>
ton would include the reason why
Congress is to be called together, it
was concluded that the proposition
to issue it would be unpleasant to
Mr.. Cleveland, and so the suggestion
was not carried out. Ten days, how
ever, will be ample time to get the
members together, especially as by
that time the proclamation will have
been ANTICIPATED.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-01-14
FIN, FEATHER AND FUR.

No constructing snake is poisonous
The wild buffalo is often more than a
match for a lion.
The rhinoceros is the most formidable
and pugnacious of all wild beasts.
In the year 1858 Mr.. Leigh Sotherby,
in a letter to DR.. Gray of the British mu-
scum, describes a talking canary bird.
The Anabas scandans, or elm bling perch,
Is a BRAZILIAN fish that will cross great
stretches of dry land or climb any tree
that comes In its way
The lions of Mount Atlas are far th.
largest of their species and capable of en-
during extreme cold, frequently travelling
long distances through deep snow.
III. Victor, the French naturalist, says
that toad will live % months completely
Embedded in plaster of paris poured on as
a liquid and then allowed to harden.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-01-14
Sale of Land.

By vlItue of an order of the Superior
Court of Forsyth County, | will resell at
public sale to the highest bidder, at the
Court house door in Winston, OH Saturday,
the 10th day of January, 1897, at / o'clock
p. m, the following lands, belonging to the
estate of Joseph l.. Crews, deceased, to-wit:
One tract containing l32acres and l00 poles,
being the same on which f. w. Crews now
resides, with a comfortable -dweliiDg, good
barn and stables, 3 tobacco barns and
good apple orchard.
One other tract containing 80 acres, more
or less, lying Immediately north of the old
homestead of said deceased, and ceing a part
of the old home tract.
The above lands are situate about or 8
miles north of Winston, and are desirable
farming lands. either for grain or tobacco.
TERMS:-One-third cash. ncthird on n
credit of six months and the other third on
a credit of twelve months. Title retained
until purchase money is paid.
This Dec. l4th, 1896.
+. 4. GRIFFITH,
Admir- of Joseph l.. Crews.
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where They should Go.
From the Atlanta Journal.

From the Atlanta Journal.
Hunters to Deer Trail, Colo.
Young ladies to Bangs, Va.
HuckSters to YelIviile. Ark
Cobhlers to Shoe Heel, n &.
Politicians to Buncombe, N C.
The boys" to Midway, 5 G.
Theosophists to Mystic, Conn.
Topers to Brandy Station, Va.
Physicians to DoctOrtown, Ga.
Puzzle fl -nds to Riddlpvill-, GA
Drummers to NJ. .dest Town, Va.
DRUGGISTS TO B,tlsam Lake, Wis.
Protibitionists TO Drystown, Cal
Political orators to Sum town
Pa.
The gum brigade 70 Chewtown, Pa
Newly married couples to Bliss
Mich.
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Helpless
RheumatiCS!

Rheumatism is no respecter of per-
sons-the healthy and vigorous are
as liable to its attacks as the weak.
The symptoms of the disease are
almost unnoticed at first, so insidi-
ously do they steal over the body;
gradually the little pains and stiffness
increase, until they develop greater
inconvenience day by day.
The knees, ankles, and other joints
of the body ache constantly, swell
ing to several times their natural
size; the patient finds himself unable
to get around is soon incapacitated
for business, and later is confined to
his bed, utterly helpless.
1t is great mistake to expect relief
from such condition by the applica-
ton of 1iniments and other external
remedies. The medical profession adj
nit that the disease is in the blood,
and it is but reasons bic that only
blood remedy, one purely vegetable,
and free from potash, can afford re-
lief. S. S. S. (Swift'a Specitic1 is an
unfai1ing remedy for rheumatism,
and has cured the severest cases,
where other remedies failed to reach
he
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-01-14

of my entire body, and tn, suffering
/ endured was intense. l was soon
unfit for business, and became as
helpless as a child. The potash pre-
scriptions of the doctors almost ruin
ed my digestion, and 1 found no
relief in anything until S. S. s,
(Swift's Specific) was recommended.
Several bottles cured me completely,
and for more than four years 1 have
not had a symptom of rheumatism
s. S. S. is unlike the many blood
tonics on the market, for it cures the
most obstinate cases, which they can
not reach. 1t is a real blood remedy,
and is the only one Guaranteed
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-01-14
The Chicago Coliseum.

A popular idea of the size of the
Chicago Coliseum is afforded by a
comparison of it's holding capacity
with that of other large buildings
used for popular assemblies. This
shows that only one building-St.
Peters at Rome-can accommodate
more people. St. Peters holds
$4,000 people, while the Coliseum
accommodates $4,000. The build
ing is 675 feet long and 800 feet wide.
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took all kinds of treatment, and
visited many famous springs, but
could get only temporary relief; the
disease always returned, and at times
was so painful that it was impossible
for me to use my arms and legs. tried
almost everything that was sug-
gested, and after eighteen years of
suffering, S. S. S. was recommended,
and I was happy to, at last, find a
cure for this painful trouble. S. S. S.
seemed to get at the disease promptly,
and afforded Immediate re1iefv
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Pay Promptly.
American Druggists.

AlHerICdH DTugSIStS.
"No sensible man should or ever does
get angry because man duns him
for his money. A dun is not an i'm
parchment of a subscribers integri-
ty, but it is simply an outpouring of
q publishers necessities. For in
stance, 200 men owe a man from
81 to $40; he has to dun them in
order to pay his expenses. Instead
of getting angry and stopping his
paper because the publisher asks
what is due, the subscriber should
thank the editor for waiting so pa
tiently, and pay up like man."
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out of bed il his breakfast doesn't taste
good if he feels utterly incapable of work,
Il is a pretty sure sign that his digestion is
out of order-that his principal trouble is
constipation. If he let's this condition run
on, there is no telling where it will stop.
Nine tentfls of all human sickness comes
from constipation. The first thing that
every doctor "a ks when he is called to see
patient Is whether the bowels are in good
order. II is nonsense to call a doctor for
such a simple thing. 1t is nonsense to let
such sim pie thing grow into such serious
thing, as il always does if neglected. DR.
Pirrce's Pleasant Pellets cure constipation
They not Only afford immediate and pleas
ant relief from all the distressing sy1np
toms, but they cure permanently and posi-
lively. There are 10, 600 medicines that can
be taken, to give temporary relief. The
pheasant Pellets " are the only things that
really cuye.
There are plenty of druggists no will
try to sell you something else. You know
just as well rs we do that honest
druggist wouldn't do such a thing -
that an honest druggist would give you
what you ask for. You know that when a
druggist insists on giving you something
else, there must be reason for it We
know what that reason is-he makes a big
ger profit on the other thing. Any drug,
gist in America will supply the Pellets 3"
if you insist ON it.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-01-14
Scalloped OYSTERS.

Drain quart of oysters from their
liquor. Sprinkle thin layer of bread
crumbs in the bottom of creased bak-
ing dish, put in layer of oysters, then
layer of crumbs and sprinkle with
chopped parsley, celery seed, salt and
pepper. Now add another layer of oys-
tiers. but have the top layer crumbs.
Add half cupful of cream to the dish,
sprinkle with bits of butter and bake in
the oven about 30 minutes.
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Mormonism in North Carolina.
Wilmington Messenger.

Wilmington Messenger.
The fact that in North Carolina
thirty-six Mormon proselyters are
allowed to carry on their nefarious
and wicked work in peace ia a triumph
of tolerance and long suffering. We
do not write religious tolerance,
for there is nothing in Mormonism
deserving of such a name except in
the broadcast sense that takes in
Mohammedanism and other obscene,
lustful, debasing so-called religion.
While the people bear and forbear, it
is not creditable to North Carolina
intelligence and morality, for the
emissaries of the religion of iubricity
must think it q fine field for exploit
ing their tenets of that supremest of
humbugs, 10. Smith, of New York
State.
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POLITICAL ECHOES.

In Utah politics miss is as good as a
male.-Salt Lake Herald.
A confirmed politician is man who
wants the highest office, but will take the
lowest If it is offered to him.-New York
Commercial Advertiser.
The use of the word premier for Sec
Rotary of state is as persistent as that of
"penny" for cent. Why not stick to Amer
Jean usageS-Indianapolis Journal
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He Was Tired.

BOStOn courier.
Knox-I observe that our friend
Sanders has been awarded seat on
the bench.
Foxes. And in view of the fact
that he has been a standing office
seeker for the last twenty years, it's
about time he was given chance to
sit down.
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Easily Dodged.

Hargreaves-Is that rule strictly en-
forced-that one that any waiter who
takes tip for extra service will be dis
chargedf
Waiter-Yes But they amt no rule
about waiter who doesn't give NOR n
half service when he doesn't get no tip.
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Mr.. Frank T. Rey-
nolds, of Dalton,
Ga, was a sufferer
from Rheumatism
since his boyhood.
He writes : Ever
since I was twelve
years of age 1 have
suffered intensely
with M Il S c Il l a r
r II e Il m a t j S IN ,
which, at one time,
kept me in bed for
eighteen months.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-01-14
CONSUMPTION

To THE EDITOR: have an absolute Cure for
CONSUMPTION and all Bronchial, Throat and
Lung Troubles, and all conditions of Wasting
Away. By its timely use thousands OF apparent,
So proof-positive am of its power to cure, /
will send FREE to anyone afflicted, THREE
BOTTLES of my Newly Discovered Remedies,
upon receipt of Express and Postoffice address.
Always sincerely yours.
r. A. SLOCUM, N. c., 49, Pearl St, New York.
When writing the Doctor please mention this paper.
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The experience of
Mr.. E. J. Gibson, of
Madison, G I. was
similar to the above.
He says: 81 tried
almost every rheu-
matte re IN e d y /
heard of, but grew
worse instead of
better. The sharp,
aching pains, pc
cu1iar to Rheuma-
fiSrr1 took nOSSaSSiOr1
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-01-14
New Music Cabinet.

A new cabinet, which has been chris
tened the Mozart, stands about two feet
high and is nicely finished off all round.
1t is fitted with six drawers, each draw
er being labeled with the names into
which the pieces of music may be sorted,
obviating ali confusion and untidiness.
The labels include piano, songs, duets,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-01-14
SKETCHES BY M. QUAD
A Question of oxnership.

At high noon, as I rode across the
wide spreading prairie, I halted at a
squatter's cabin and inquired of the
man sitting on the doorstep if I could
get bite 10 eat.
81 don't skassly think you kim" he
replied as he looked me over.
"I'll pay you for it. -
eyes, I know, but that amt the
question. Fustly, the ole woman amt
yere to cook nuthin, and, secondly, no.
body knows jest who owns this claim. "
''Isn't it yours?'' I asked.
"Waal. sorter reckon to consider it
was, but yesterday Teller Gums along
to jump me. He reckons to consider that
he's got the best rights. "
''Then it's case of law"
"Oh, mol Thar won't be no goin to
law about it. No, neither one of us
want to go to law. ;"
Chow will it be decided?"
sWaal, he was in hurry yesterday
and didn't hev no gun along, but he's
cumin back today to hev it out with me.
That's why the ole woman has gone
away. If he kin shoot me outer the
shanty, his claim is good; if he can't
then m goin to bury him whar hs
fell"
''And you expect him today?'
tThis AFTERNOON, sab. guess that's
him down thar by the grove. If you
want to git into that hole out thar and
watch the scrimmage. neither one of US
will object. but you'd better keep yer
head down.
thanked him kindly and rode on, as
he was getting out his rife and car
tridges Three days later returned that
way, and he greeted me with:
"Waal, stranger, you kin hev bite
to eat today.
sis your wife homer
"Right to home, sab.
"And how about the claim?"
81 own her,
s'Then the mani
eyes, he cum, but he was a Zoo:
shot. That's whar I planted him-uJ
thar on the hill. Git down, stranger,
git down and hev snack with us and
feel yourself to home"
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s'Au revoir." plaintively murmured
the young poet as he dropped the latest
effort Of his muse into the mail box.
It was poem entitled My Pet Cat !"
And It came back. Chicago Tribune.
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Disannointlnenf.

How oft do congressman awake
To find their hopes have fedi
This is the speech he thought he'd make:
fiiafffiiiiit* tsts+tqIisii
And this is what he said:
"I second the motion"
Washington Star.
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Cut OFF.
Detroit News.

Detroit News.
Il hear they've laid off a number OF
hands down at the saw mill ?"
Eyes; SO the surgeon was telling
me-"
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In Chicago.

ST believe she married into an excel
lent family
''Oh, yes. she always does. New
York Sunday Journal
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Purely Vegetable.

1t cures Cancer, Scrofula, Conta-
gious Blood Poison, Eczema Rheuma-
tism, 'Catarrh and other blood diseases,
it matters not how deep-seated.
Books on blood and skin diseases
mailed free to any address. SWIFT
SPECIFIC Co., Atlanta, Ga.
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Il nAppy mai. Ia

Il u Appy mA;i IA
a healthy man, anc
a healthy man is
generally happy.
You never saw a
happy man i'll your
life who lad indi-
gestion. If a man
& e IS up in the
III orning with a
III ia ste and
fouler breath if
he feels listless and
sluggish ; if he is
dizzy and blind the
r1i;uutR he stems
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CABINET FOR MUSIC.

sacred, dance and various music. The
fronts Of the drawers are made with pat
emit swings, which turn down when the
drawer is opened and enable one to
search for any required piece without
displaoing the others or tearing the loose
sheets. The cabinets are supplied in Ell
ther walnut, rosewood, or ebonized
wood. and any special lettering can be
substituted for the usual words if desir-
ed. The whole is on casters, and under
meath the drawers is an extra ledge, on
which odds and ends may be placed.
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The newest walking coats are slightly
longer than those of last spring, and all
the old ripple on the skirt portion has van
ished, the basques fitting smoothly over
at the back, only graceful fullness, Just
enough TO allow the coat skirt to fall easily
above the dress skirt. New York Post.
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WANT every man and won an in the United
States interested In It's Opium and Whisky
habits to have one of my books on these dis
eases. Address Il. NJ. Woolley, Atlanta, Ca,
Box SS2, and one VIII De sent you free.
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Can't See why Everybody Isn't Happy
With the Gold Standard
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rENEICE.

+. A. GRIFFITH,
Admir- of Joseph l.. Crews.