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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-23

taken the bill was carried by a safe
majority. At last, Winston has re-
celved proper recognition at the hands
OF The Federal Government.
BIZ NO. 4, entitled "a bill proyid-
ing lot an annual pension of 81 900 to
MRS. Mary f Funderbunk, of Missis-
slppl;-daughter of General Patter-
son, union officer who distinguish
ed himself in the battle OF Bull Run"
introduced by Miss Tise, of Connecti-
cut.
Favored by Miss Gregory, of Ohio,
who made clear, logical speech. Con,
gressmen Blum and Rierson onnosed
the bill. A vote being taken the bill
was defeated
Ihere being no further business,
upon motion OF Congressman Walker.
or South Carolina, the House adjourn
ed until after the holidays.
NOTES.
Ihe pages who performed their part
so well were Misses Katie Sheppard
and Alice Franklin and Messrs. Rob.
Macarthur, Charlie Bailey and Orrell
Jenkins.
Just before the assembling of Con.
gress the members were photographed
In group by Hough.
All the members were handsomely
costumed-the young ladies wearing
olack skirts and coats, with white
collars and ties. The boys wore Prince
Albert and cutaway coats, gloves and
SILK hats. After the adjournment all
the members lined up on the sidewalk
ana were reviewed by the entire
school.
The PopuIist members proved them
serves TO be thoroughly familiar with
the constitution. They questioned
the constitutionality OF every bill in
trouuced except their own-prohibit-
ing football
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-23
HOW THE MATTER STANDS.
The Reported Lease of the C. f. & Y
". to Seaboard.

The Reported Lease of the c. f. & Y.
v. to Seaboard.
1t will be remembered that Judge
SimontoD, some months ago, ap
pointed Messrs. e. S. Martin, of Will.
mington, and Clement Manly, of Win
stou, Commissioners to sell the G. f.
& Y. V. road in It's entirety, and with
in a limited time designated. At the
request of certain bondholders, Judge
Simonton granted a re-opening and re-
hearing of the case in Asheville, and
later re-affirmed his former order
From this decision, the New York
bondholders took an appeal to the
United States circuit court OF ap
peals, sitting at Richmond, Va The
case was argued on November the
23rd. In the usual course, the decis-
ion of the latter court will not be
handed down until the February term;
from which decision, again, an appeal
may be taken to the United States
supreme court.
1t will thus appear that good deal
of 'lawiDg" (possibiy, several years of
it) has yet to be gone through with be
fore the lease referred to by General
Gill can become operative, says the
Fayetteville Observer.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-23
A BRILLIANT MARRIAGE:
The Stagg-Lyon Nuptials Celebrated
Last Week-Reception.

Inc Stagg-LyOn Nupt1alS Celebrated
Last Week-Reception.
A brilliant marriage was celebrated d
in Trinity Methodist church, Dur
ham, Wednesday night Of last week,
the contracting parties being Mr..
e Stagg, brother of our townsman,
Capt. VIM. Stagg, and Miss Mary
Washington Lyon, granddaughter Of
Mr.. Washington Duke. The interior
OF the magnificent church ed fee was
elaborately decor ated.
The attendants made a circle about
the altar rail. The bride appeared
like fairy, dressed in white imperial
mDire, trimmed with pearls and
crystals, round point lace and dia-
mnudS.
The maids of honor wore liberty
silk, diamonds and lace. Four little
children, Buchanan Lyon, Mary Duke,
Beatrice Whitaker, LeH Jones, in
white, followed the bride in, but pre-
ced her in leaving, scattering as they
left sweet roses.
Dr. John G. Kilgo, assisted by Rev.
j. N. Cole, the pastor, performed the
ceremony.
The. attendants were N M. Aston
wit Miss Vera Lyon, John f Wiley
with Miss Bessie Langhorn, Paul c.
Sneed with Miss E ti Heartt, Albert
Kramer with Miss Pearl Duke, Ar
thur Lyon with Miss Maud Morgan,
OF Richmond, r. Benjamin Lyon with
Miss Dasie Green.
A reception to the bride and groom
was given at Washington Dukes pala-
tial Northumberland it
was one of the most elaborate and
elegant ever given in the South Fully
eco quests were present.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-23
A DANGEROUS CROSSING.
Should be Changed Before Mock
VILE Extension is Completed.

Should be Changed Before Mocks-
VILE Extension is Completed.
Those who have crossed the Mocks-
vile railroad near P. Fl. Hanes & Co.'S
farm, two miles northwest of the
city, are free to admit that it is a
dangerous place.
A gentleman who travels the pub
lie road, crossing the track, every few
days, remarked recently that if
the County Fathers or railroad people
do not make change before the
Mocksville- Mooresville road is COM
peted somebody may expect to be
defendants in number Of damage
suits
The train runs through a cut at
this point and parties driving along
the public road cannot see for some
distance. The gentleman referred to
above says he was in his buggy COM
ing to Winston some time ago and
while crossing the track his two
horses gave big jump. Looking
back he saw the train flying by. 1T
did not miss me but few feet" said
the gentleman.
When additional trains are put on
this road, which will be done soon as the
extension is completed, the crossing
will be far more dangerous than it is
at present.
1t will be remembered that farmer
living near Lewisville was killed by
the train at this crossing year or
two ago.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-23
STILL CONFIDENT.
MIR. Spencer Blackburn G oes to Wash
ington-Expects appointment.

oPSHNSA tOeS 10 w ASH
ington-Expects appointment.
Mr.. Spencer Blackburn, of Ashe,
who is longing for the appointment
of assistant district attorney for
Western North Carolina, passed
through the city last Thursday. He
said at first that he was going to
Greensboro, but later admitted that
he expected to go to Washington.
Mr.. Blackburn is still confident that
he Will secure the appointment. He
does not believe the report sent out
from Washington a few days ago to
the effect that Mr.. Eugene Carter, of
Asheville, was thought to be In the
lead for the place.
Mr.. Blackburn stated to the writer
that he had the endorsement of Dis
trict Attorney HOlton, Senator Pritch-
ard, Gov. Russell and Congressman
Linney. The appointment will be
made by the Attorney General. He
says it has been decided that the Civil
Service does not protect assistant dis
trict attornies.
Why Mr.. Covington, the present as
sistant to the District Attorney, has
not been removed is a question Mr..
Blackburn has not been able to solve
Perhaps he will know when he returns
from Washington.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-23
A BIG.PUMPKIN CURIOSITY.

Miniature Vine Grew and Bore Fruit
In the Mother Pumpkin.
Mr.. George Newsom, farmer, who
resides near GermantOn, came to Star
Warehouse last week with load OF
tobacco and brought with him a natur-
al curiosity which doubtless caps the
climax aud will make all the hereto
lore reckless pumpkin and potato, as
well as snake story, vendars turn green
with envy.
rhe curiosity is nothing less than
miniature pumpkin vine with bios
SONS and little pumpkins growing
thereon This, Mr. Newsom found in
a very large and well developed pump
kin which he grew on his place the
past summer.
1t was only few days ago that he
cut the pumpkin for cooking pur-
poses and the little vine, blossoms and
young pumpkins were growing nicely
and are even yet in good state Of
preservation.
Strange as il may seem there was
not the least deformity about the big
pumpkin when cut and Mr. NeWsOm
is at loss to know how its seed ever
sprouted and yet more mystified that
the sprout shouldsdevelop and bear
other pumpkins. The little vine is
about six inches long aud has three or
more branches.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-23
MAD DOG SENSATION.
CONSIDERABLE EXCITEMENT
IN GREENSBORO.
A Rabfd Dog Bit Four People Yester-
day Evening, Among Them City
Clerk Reported that
Others Were Bitten Today.

Greensboro had quite a sensation
about six O'Clock last Thursday even
ing.
Mr.. A. R. Wright, whoTetuned that
night from business trip North, says
there was considerable excitement
when he passed through the "City Of
Flowers" 1t wes caused by mad
dog which bit Mr.. John IS. Michaux,
Greensboro's city clerk. another white
man named Johnson, besides two ne
groes.
The streets were filed with excited
people, many of whom carried guns,
pistols and clubs.
Mr.. Michaux was bitten through
the hand and his injury is considered
serious one.
LATER. Parties who came up
from Greensboro say it was reported
there today that the same dog bit two
or'three people Friday morning The
animal had not been killed up to noon
that day.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-23
SAFE BLOWN OPEN.
A Store at Guilford College Entered
by Burglars Last Week Carried
Off 500 Money 500 Checks

The store of Mr.. j. T. McCrackin, at
Guilford College, was entered by a
gang of burglars last week Tuesday
night.
The safe was blown open and some
of it's contents stolen.
The robbers carried off about $50 in
money besides $100 in checks and
notes to the amount of about 800. No
goods were stolen.
Mr McCrackin is said to be some-
what Of miser and our informant
says the robbery has about broken the
old man's heart
This is believed to be the same band
of robbers that robbed the postoffices
at Mocksville, Leaksvtlle and other
places in the State.
Mr.. McCrackin was in Winston next
day in search OF the scOundrels who
robbed him. He said he did not have
any clue whatever to the guilty par
ties
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-23
To Exchange Offices.

James NJ. Mewboorne has resigned
as Commissioner of Agriculture TO
take effect December 80, and the
Board of Agriculture had accepted his
resignation. This is the result of a
deal by which he becomes superin-
tendent of the penitentiary vice John
R. Smith and the latter will succeed
him as Agricultural Commissioner.
The reason given for this step is that
Mewboorne is considered a far more
able manager than Smith. This re-
markable deal is said to have been
engineered by Governor Russell. The
penitentiary beard will meet in few
days and elect MewbOOr ne superin-
teudent
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-23
waterme1ons for Christmas.

Mr.. James Allen, the Salem livery
man, is the possessor of a twenty
pound watermelon. 1t was presented
to him by Mr.. Chas. Krouse. Jim
proposes to keep it until Christmas
day. He SAYS it looks fine, but he is
predicting that the meat will be
ssslick.n Mr.. Pfaff, who conducts a
store near the South Side cotton mill,
has two melons he is keeping for
Christmas. The reporter saw one
yesterday lying on the sidewalk 10
front of G. W. UzzelPs store, on Lib
erty street.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-23
Serious Cutting ARRAY.

News was received here last week
OF serious cutting affair at Haystack,
Surry county. 1t appears that man
named Hairston went to the home OF
Bonus McCraw intoxicated. The
latter was not at home and Mrs. Nc
Craw refused to open the door for
Hairston, when he proceeded to break
it down. He left in a few minutes.
When McCraw came home he was told
OF Hairston's conduct. The former
proceeded to the home of the latter.
When McCraw entered Hairston's
house, Mrs. Hairston knocked him
down with hoe. Hairston and his
two sons then jumped on McCraw and
cut him with a knife SO that he is not
expected to live.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-23
Sick poison is poison which makes yor

sick. 1t comes from the stomach. The
stomach makes it out of uudigested lood.
The blood gets it and taints the whole
BODY with it. That's the way of it.
The way to get rid of it is to look after
your digestion.
If your food is all properly digested, there
viii none left in the stomach to make sick
poison out of.
IF your stomach is too weak to see to this
properly by itself, help it along with a few
doses of Shaker Digestive Cordial.
That's the cure of it.
shaker Digestive Cordial is delicious,
beautiful, tonic cordial, made of pure medic
inaI plants, herbs and wine.
It positively cures indigestion and pre-
vents the formation of sick-poison.
At druggists. Trial bottle 10 cents.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-23
Damon Lodge X. of P. Officers.

Damon Lodge K. of P. elected the
following officers last Thursday night
for the ensuing six months.
WI Liipfert Comman-
der.
W NJ Hendreu-Vice Chancellor.
L w Matthews-Prelate.
E L Anderson-Ma Master Of Work.
CA Jenkins Keeper of Secords and
Seals.
A B Bynum-Master of Finance.
RC Taylor-Master of ExcheQuer.
p r Masten-Master of Arms.
A @ Green-Inner Guard.
w Ell McGehee-Outer Guard.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-23
Death of a DanviIIe Tobacconist.

A telegram received here last Thurs
day announced the death, lin Danville,
brother of Mrs. Robert D. Moseley, OF
this city. The deceased was manager
of storage warehouse in Danville for
several years and was well known by
a nun Der of Winston tobacconists.
Mrs. j. E. Coles, Mrs. r. D. Mosely
and Mr.. j. B. Moseley went to Dan
Vile to attend the funeral, which was
held Friday.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-23
In the Superior Court Friday.

The court Friday morning heard the
suit brought against Messrs. j. Jacobs
and w. < Franklin, trustees of Mr..
j. L Casper, by MIR. A. M. Robinson.
for typewriter, which the plaintiff
claimed he bought and paid for In
work before Mr.. Casper's failure. The
Robinson.
H. A. McCurly won a suit that af-
ternoon against John G. Bachelor.
1t was on a note for S53. A non-suit
was taken in another case brought
by McCurly against Bacheller. This
was the last jury case tried.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-23

DIED FROM ACAT BITE
EXCRUCIATINGS SUFFERING OF
LITTLE BOY.

1t Occurred at GuiIford College-Dr
Robertson Bitten by the Same Cat
He Has Become Alarmed Since
the Death of the Child.
The f1ve-year-old son of Mr. and
Mrs. Moore died horrible death at
Guilford College Thursday morning OF
last week.
About three weeks ago the little
fellow was bitten on the hand by a
cat. No attention was paid to 1T
came sick and was thrown into con-
vulsons. He continued to grow worse
until this morning, when death ended
his sufferings
A gentleman who came up from
Greensboro that afternoon was told by
party at Guilford College that the
scene around the death-bed was sad
one. The little boy, who was the joy
of the household, died with spasm
and his groanings were pitiful in the
extreme.
1t was not thought so at the time,
OuO ~ 10 OCllCNOu AOW bIldU UuC NoO W oC
rabid when it bit the boy.
The same cat bit DR.. Robertson, a
well known physician Of Guilford Col
lege, through the ear, few days ago.
He is naturally greatly excited since
the Illness and death of the child. The
DR.. has written to Baltimore for treat
ment
The feline that has caused so much
sadness belonged to Mr. VIM. Sned-
wards. 1t is understood that it has
been killed.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-23
LOOKS PITIFUL.
A Visitor Who is Paralyzed From His
Hips Down.

A Visitor Who is Paralyzed From His
Hips Down.
An object worthy of charity was
seen on our streets last Thursday, Mr..
Thomas W. Woodard, OF Knoxville,
Tenn, who says he has been paraly-
zed for three years, from the hips
down. 1t was caused by spinal trouble
He has a wife almost blind and child
to support. MIR. Woodard is 33 years
old and came here last night from
Martinsville, Va. He travels on
crutches, but has to drag his feet,
having DO use of them whatever. he
moves very slowly and has to sit down
every few minutes to rest his arms
which become numb after using them
for a short time. He has iron bands
on his shoes to prevent them from
wearing out.
Mr.. Woodard carries satchel across
his shoulder and sells lead pencils.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-23
DIR. Weston Resigns.

The Raleigh News and Observer
says: Rev. A. Weston, assistant
minister of Christ Church, has tender
ed his resignation to the vestry and
accepted call to St. Paul's parish at
Wilkesbero. He received unani-
nous call from the vestry of that
church. and will preach his first ser
mon ip his new parish on Christmas
day. DR.. Weston is one of the salt Of
the earth. He is an excellent preacher,
a scholar, a soldier, gentleman. He
has won the hearts of all the peo-
pie of this city, and his going away
will give genuine regret. Wilkesboro
is fortunate.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-23
Between Winston -Salem and MOckSYiIls
AN NOLD DOCTORS FAVORITE.

DR.. L. M. Gillian, who practioed medicine
over forty years, originated, used and
claimed that Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. B.
which has now been in use about fifty-five
wears, was the best Blood Purifier ever given
to the world. 1t never fails to cure the most
malignant ulcers, sores, rheumatism, ca
tarrh, and all skin and blood diseases. Be-
ware of substitutes. Use this standard rem
edy. Price per large bottle, S1.00-
AFTER SEVERAL DOCTORS FAILED.
I have been afflicted with Catarrh for sew
eral years, although all sorts of medicines
ana several doctors did their best to cure
me. My blood was very impure, and moth
ing had any effect upon the disease until I
usen that great Blood Remedy known as
Botanic Blood Balm (B. b. b., a few bot
ties of which effected on entire cure. rec
ommend it to all who have Catarrh. l refer
to any merchant or banker of Athens, Ga,
and will reply to any inquiries.
r. e. SAULTER.
For sale by druggists
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-23
THE SAFE BLOWERS.
Mr.. McCrackin Thinks They Hav
Their Headquarters In Winston.

MIR. McCrackin Thinks They Have
Their Headquarters In Winston.
Mr.. J. T. McCrackin, of Guilford
College, who came here last week to
see II he could get any clue to the
parties who blew open and robbed his
store safe, Tuesday night, returned
home Wednesday evening. He -to!d
the Winston officers that he believed
the burglars had their headquarters
in Winston.
A letter from Gui,ford College,
speaking Of the robbery, says the
burglars first tried the front door of
the store and had 1t nearly opened,
but becoming disguised at their slow
progress in getting in, they climbed
upon the roof Of porch in front Of
the stored and priced off the upper
sash of the wir dow. gaining access to
the second floor and by prizing open
door at the head of the stairs, came
down into the store.
After getting to the safe they drill
ed hole about the size of a lead
pencil through the top and, pouring
powder through this, blew off the
door. A large quantity of dry goods
was piled upon aud around the safe to
deaden the explosion.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-23
ExDected In a Few DAYS.

1t is expected that the Supreme
Court will In few days hand down
its decision in the railroad commits
sioner cases Of Pearson vs.. Wilson and
Caldwell vs.. Wilson. The News and
Observer says it is conJectured at Raj
eigh that the court will affirm the de
cisions of Judges Robinson and Coble
in favor of the defendants, but that
Chief Justice Faircloth and Justice
Furches will dissent. II the two Will
SONS lose it is expected that they will
carry their cases to the Supreme Court
of the United States, which means
that another Legislature will have
come and gone by the time final de
cisiOn is rendered.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-23
A PRETTY BABY GIRL.
LEFT AT THE HOME OF MR..
l.. A WADE.
The Little One Was Placed in the
Hall by an Unknown Party Last
Week-Its Cries Attracted
the Attention of Mrs Wade

Week-ltS CRIES Attracted
the Attention of Mrs Wade.
A pretty baby girl, apparently not
more than two months old, was left at
the home of Mr. l.. A Wade, at 2O9
Ninth street. North Winston, about
o'clock Wednesday morning Of last
week by an unknown party.
Mr.. Wade had gone TO his shop to
work and Mrs. Wade was in the din
ing room when she heard noise III
the hall Going out to see what it
was, she found the child lying on the
floor. 1t was wrapped in blanket.
Mrs. Wade carried the little one in
the room and sent message to her
husband, with request that he send
the family physician up to see the
child, which seemed to be almost
starved.
The DIR. instructed Mr.. Wade to
purchase some condensed milk and
give it to the baby until he could get
up to see it. This was done.
Mr. and Mrs. Wade have no chill
dren and it is their purpose TO raise
the little girl thus presented to
them.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-23
RAILROAD TALK.
If The eaboard Gets the G. F. &Y.V.
the N. & w. Will Not Build
South From Winston

THE SENTINEL learns from good
authority that the Norfolk & Western
Railway people have written a letter
to Winston gentleman to the effect
that If the statement regarding the
sale or lease of the q. E. s. Y. V.
road to the Seaboard Air Line is
true, the N. s. W. will not build its
proposed line South from Winston.
From Greensboro parties it is
learned that it is the intention
of the Seaboard people to enter Win
ston. The talk is that this road pro-
poses to enter this city and will build
line from Stokesdale. il the deal is
made with the Q. E. &Y. V.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-23
ENFORCING THE LAW.
Judge Sutton Orders the Delinquent
Reported to the Court.

Judge Sutton Orders the Delinquents
Reported to the Court.
Judge Thomas HI. Sutton is now
holding term Of court at Charlotte. 1t
will be remembered that the new rev.
enue law provides the penalty of i'm
pEisonment for failure to pay taxes by
the prescribed time. 1t will be seen
by the following statement which the
Charlotte News says that Judge SUIT
ton made that he intends to enforce
the law. The Judge stated to the
court: 81 instructed the sheriff from
the bench this morning to prepare a
list of all parties not having paid their
taxes by Saturday night, the 18th inst,
and to furnish the same to this court.
The list will then be handed to the
solicitor to be dealt with according to
law. The sheriff has no voice in this
matter.n
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-23
A Unique Way.

A correspondent of the Charlotte
Observer says Bill Hoskins, colored,
who is wanted in Concord for selling
liquor, had unique way of notifying
his patrons when he had any of the
ardent on hand. III corn whiskey he
would suspend an ear of white corn on
the outside of his door; for rye whis-
key he would put out red corn and for
brandy the festive apple was on a
string.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-23
Have No Strong Evidence.

George W. Sparger, of Mt. Airy,
spent last Thursday night In the city,
went to Greensboro next morning to
look after some legal business. Mr..
Sparger told the reporter that the
citizens of Mt. Airy have no strong
evidence against the parties supected
of burning several buildings there re-.
eonflv
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-23
HOw's This /!

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot bt cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY g. CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known f. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions aud financially able to casry out
any obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, o.
WALDiNa, KHAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system, Testimonials sent
gists.