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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-22
A Man of Nerve.

First Passenger-Would you-ah-
lend me your spectacles a moment,
please?
Second Passenger Certainly, sir.
First Passenger you.
Now, as you cannot see to read your pa
per, would you mind letting me have it,
too, please?-New York Sunday World.
Ball Bearing Improvements.
William Auberlin, an alderman of
Detroit, has just patented what seems
likely to be an improvement in ball
bearings for bicycles. The inventor calls
it bearing tube With it the wheel
bearings can be cleaned without taking
out the balls By removing one of the
cranks and unscrewing the clamping
nut the bearing tube can be slipped ont
of the frame tube. leaving the bearings
intact and ON the axle The bearing
tube il practically dustproof -Ex'
nj x<11x
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-22
An Opinion.

don't know what my daddy does,
But I've a sort of within
That when get to be a man
I'd like to be like him.
For he's the finest chum have.
1t doesn't matter what
He does to me, think he's best
OF all the friends I've got.
Why, even when he takes his hand
And spanks me, and cry,
cannot truly help but SEA-
A look in daddy's eye
Which shows me-thougn he doesn t spare
My feelings with his hand
He loves me more than anything
That lives on sea or land.
And SO, say, IL sometimes
Have little boys like his,
hope that I'll be to them as
To me my daddy is.
John Z. Bangs in Harper's Round Table.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-22
Prof. VIII. PEEKE, F D. ,4CedaTSt. New York
A NOTED ATLANTA CASE.

For four years have been afflicted with
a very troublesome nasal catarrh. So
terrible has its nature been that when ]
blew my nose small pieces of bone would
frequently come out of my mouth and
nose The discharge was copious, and at
times very offensive. My blood became so
impaired, with poor appetite and worse
digestion. Numerous medicines were used
without relief, until I began the use of
Botanic Blood Balm-B. B. Band three
bottles acted almost like magic. Since its
use. over a year, not symptom has re-
turned, and feel in every way quite
restored in health. l am an old citizen of
Atlanta, and refer to almost any one living
on Butler street, and more particularly to
DR.. L. M. Gillian, who knows my case.
MRS. ELIZABETH KNOTT,
Atlanta, Ga.
Don't buy substitutes. said to be lust as
good" but buy the old reliable and stans-
ard Blood Purifier of the age, B, B. B. 81
per large bottle. For sale by Druggists.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-22
Against Long Distance Races.

A bill has been introduced into the
Illinois state legislature to prohibit con-
tinuous long distance bicycle racing.
The bill is short and to the point. It
prohibits any one from engaging in .
bicycle race without a rest of at least
six hours following each IL hours rae
ing. A penalty of a fine of not less than
Sa5 nor more than $500, or from 80
days to year in the county Jail is pro-
vided The bill is the result of the pro-
tests against the alleged brutality Of the
recent six day races. American Cyclist.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-22
A Rntterax,s ronpne.

At first glance what would you call the
queer object represented in the picture'
1t might be doormat or a new kind of
fried cake or snake ready to strike. But
it is none of these.
Last summer Professor George S. Mo1er
of Cornell university caught a butterfly
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-22
Downright Facts.
Philadephia Record,

Ph1Iadephla Record.
Generally" says Ruskin, ga
downright fact may be told in plain
way; and we want downright facts a t
present more than anything else. !"
1t Ruskin had been speaking for the
advertisement readers he could not
have spoken more to the point.
Downright facts are what the people
want all the time. 1t does not fol
low that the facts must be prosy;
instead, they ought to he fascinating
by plain telling and by tineliness.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-22

The bicycle few years ago used to
be sold to the youth. Today some of the
largest customers are corporations and
governments, who buy them for their
messengers, inspectors, policemen and
letter carriers Supply and demand are
no longer problematical, but can now
be calculated with as reasonable GER
tainty as in any other of the stable i'm
dustries. Exchange.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-22
Bert,s IIandkerchief.

No, noi'' exclaimed little Bert as mann
ma was about to take his handkerchief
and wipe his tears. please use yours -
Why" asked mamma, ''what is your
handkerchief for?''
To put perfume on replied Bert
promptly Youth Companion.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-22

and carefully removed it's tongue. This
he mounted upon glass slide, lighted it
properly and then photographed it through
microscope. And the picture shows ex-
actly what butterfy's tongue is like. As
you will see, it is very long. This enables
the insect to reach deep into flowers to suck
up the honey. When not in use, the tongue
is eoiled up in the form shown in the pic.
ture
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-22
Nothing In 1t.

Philanthropist- Yours is the first
hand organ have seen for some weeks.
Got too cold for them, suppose.
Organist-Eeet ees SO, signor. Zee
peoples keepa windows shut and notta
pay us to NOVA on.-New York Weekly.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-22

Proper Enough.

"Would you consider it proper to pre-
cede the father of your sweetheart down
stairs?'
1t may be proper, but it isn't always
safe. yale Record.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-22
CHILDREN's COLUMN.
MR.. Fig RAIslN.

How to Make q Toothsolne and Amusing
Birthday Greeting.
For the construction of the fig and raisin
man a plump fig, 1o reisins, cloves and
some sticks of cinnamon are needed also
2 or shelled almonds Use the cinnamon
sticks for the bones of his arms and legs,
and string on them the raisins, as shown
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-22
A NEW WoMAN's CLUB.
Frenchwomen Recognize the Important
of Sucb 0rpanizafions

FrenchW omen RecO2nIIe the Importance
of Such Organizations.
Paris has at last a genuine woman's
club-not an association for business pur-
poses of women belonging to some particu-
lar trade or profession nor an organiza-
ton of the charitably disposed to facili
tate almsgiving. Both of these are an old
story there. The new departure is de-
parture indeed from French custom, for 1t
is founded on plan not dissimilar to that
Of our own and English women's clubs.
The members have indeed been so sensible
of its exotic nature in France that they
have given it an English name, the La
dies club" with the possessive case as
here written. 1t is only surprising that the
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-22
An UnsuccessfuI Portrajt.

Fond Mamma-What are you drawing
on your slate, pet?
Little Nell was tryin to draw my
dolly, but think III tall it clothespin
-Pearson's Weekly.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-22
A Few Months Longer,

Omaha World-Herald
The arbitration treaty should be
carefully considered for a few months
Ionger-at least until British guns
are turned away from Crete.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-22
His Abstruse Poem

Yeast-Is Penman' poem being much
read?
CrimsonbeakI should think sol I
read it six times before could tell
what be was driving at Yonkers
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-22
THE CORSET AGAIN.

Still Flourishing In Spite of ObIoquy-X
Ray Revelations.
The corset is again the victim-or object
of anathema. How many generations
have condemned it, how much obloquy it
has endured, and how well it still flourish
esi There are certain plants that grow the
better for being trampled upon, and it
would almost seem that the corset is mar
firmly fixed in fashionable affection for be-
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-22
Well Provided For.

She-Did your uncle mention you in
his will?
He-Oh. yes He left the 81 900 that
owed him to the Kelley institute
Truth
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-22
NOTES AND NOTIONS.
Had Circulation and Cold Feet-Curlipe
Iron Versus Papers

If the feet are habitually cold, 1t is an
Indication that the circulation of the blood
is imperfect, and if the circulation is not
good there is a great tendency to catch
cold, and the complexion suffers. A sim
pie means of stimulating the movement of
the blood Is to pour cold water over the
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-22
1t Will Pay YOU.

Time tests the merits of all things and
stamps it's approval or disapproval. The
stamp of approval has been given this paper
as valuable advertising medium If you
want the patronage of the people, make
your wants known
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-22

Having duly qualified as executor of the
last will and testament of Susan Hartman,
deceased, all persons having claims againsl
said deceased are hereby notified to present
them to me, proven as the law directs, on
or before the LIST of March, 1898, or this
notice will be plead in bar of their recovery.
And all persons indebted to the estate of
said deceased are requested to make pay
ment to me at once. This list March, 1897.
10. WHITE, Executor of
Susan Hartman. decd.
Mast & Griffith, Attys,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-22
By Properly Utilizing
The Advertising Columns

You can do this. Now is the time to begin.
Get an early start for the seasons trade.
Tell what you are doing and why you are
doing it.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-22
Notice.

Send for the "curebook." 100 pages frea
]. c. Aver Co., Lowell. Mass
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-10
IN THE RIVER.
Body Of an Unknown COlOred Woman
Found.


James Smothers, colored, was strolling
along the river front near the foot of 10Th
street. about 10 o'clock yesterday morning,
when his attention was attracted to dark
object floating in the river. The object
proved to be the body Of an unknown col
o.'ed woman. and when the police vera
called. the body was rescued from the wa
ter and taken to the morgue. A large
crowd gathered about the river front, but
none of them were able to Identify the
body. nor was any one found who could
throw any light on the woman's DEATH
W hen the morgue was reached an examina-
ton of the body did not disclose any marks
of violence other than a wound on the
back Of one hand, and there was nothing
to show how she had managed to get in the
river This wound on the hand, it was
thought. may have been received in q fight,
or 1t may have been inflicted by her hand
coming in contact with stone or piece of
wood. 1t was thought by the police that
her body had been In the water for two or
three days, although 1t was In q good state
OF preservation. There was only one shoe
on the woman. and her clothing indicated
that she was in poor circumstances. She
wore a plain Bingham dress and light coat
Il Is thought that the woman may have
been rag picker on the dump not far
from the bathing beach, and that she &C.
cidentally fell overheard and was drowned.
Unless her body Is soon identified and
claimed by friends. 1t will be sent to pot
ter's field for interment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-10
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
A Wsll-Drsssd Lady Abandons an Inter
esting Infant.
The Ebenezer Church Trouble to be
Investigated Behind Closed Doors
CASTOR Hall Improvement.

Frank Shorty. the italian who runs the
small fruit and candy stand at the inter-
section of the Tenleytown and Bethesda
electric railroads. received an addition to
his family, though rather unwillingly, Sat-
urday afternoon. A well-dressed lady got
on car with a baby over a year old in
her arms, and she asked one of Storty's
little sons to hold the child and feed 1t with
some candy. The boy did SO, and SO well
did he attend to his task that he did not
notice the mother take the next car into
Georgetown. When he went to look for
the woman. after holding the child for half
an hour. she could not be found. The boy
turned the child over to his father, and the
father got mad. Old man Shorty has a
large number Of little Storties and he did
not want another mouth to feed. He noti-
ned the police Of the occurrence and,
though an attempt will be made to find the
mother, 1t u doubtful II 1t will be success
ful. In the meanwhile the child will be
turned over to the board Of children's
guardians.
Ebenezer A. M. E. Church over the reap
pointment OF the pastor will be investigat-
ed tonight behind closed doors. The publi-
cation Of the story in The Star Saturday
mas caused decided c0mmotion, and Bish-
op Handy telegraphed from Baltimore yes
terday that he would be in this city today
and. with the presiding elder of this con-
ference. who lives in Anacostia, will In
quire into the matter. While the members
Of the congregation are not saying any
thing about the affair. 1t Is virtually adj
mitted that the board of trustees of the
church has asked the recall Of Pastor Ar
mold. though 1t is denied that petition
Is in circulation asking the bishop to re-
consider the action Of the recent Baltimore
conference.
An alarm was turned in yesterday after
noon shortly before o'clock from box Y
by Policeman Witt for a fire in the grocery
store Of Conrad Arabin. at the southwest
corner of Both and o streets The building
is owned by the Misses Fowler. The blaze
was extinguished after damage to the ex-
tent Of about s. had been done, though the
origin of the fire could not be ascertained.,
This Is the second time within q brief pc
Rod that a mysterious fire has been start
ed in this place.
Workmen commenced today to improve
the interior OF the CASTOR Memorial Hall,
at Georgetown University. so as to make
the place Dresentable for the annual COM
meneement exercises of the institution. The
old and unfinished galleries Of the place
will be removed and new one erected
In their stead. The plans call for a very
attractive gallery, which will be in keep
ing with the rest of the large hall and at
the same time afford increased facilities
for seating. Mr.. Paul J. Pelz, the archi-
tect, has drawn the plans for the improve
ment. and the work will be pushed for
ward as rapidly as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-10
willis Filed.

The will Of the late Martin Hebner, dated
May II. 1891. was filed today. The entire
estate is given to his widow. Annie Heb
ner. absolutely, and she is named as execu-
trix.
The will OF the late Charles W. O'Neill
was also fled today. 1t is dated April -,
1897. and names the testator's sister. Mar
tina Ellen O'Neill. as executrix. The estate
Is left to said sister for life she being III
rected to support and maintain the testa-
tors daughter. Alice Bryan O'Neill. until
said daughter marries. Al the death OF the
said sister the estate goes to the testator's
children as tenants in common.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-10
DIED IN POVERTY.
A Once Wealthy Resident Ends His
Days In the AlmshOuae.

A Once Wealthy Resident Ends His
Days In the Almshouse.
J. Seaton Donoho, one-time wealthy
resident OF this city. died yesterday in the
District aims house. aged seventy-eight
years. Donoho's father was among the
most prominent residents of Washington
in his day. and the son was educated and
possessed of unusual talent
He and brother inherited considerable
property from their grandfather. Judge
Seaton. and once lived at their ease, but
unfortunate speculations stripped them of
everything. and after becoming for a time
the beneficiary of the bounty of friends.
the subject of this notice four years ago
became an inmate Of the aims house, where
he remained until he died.
The authorities advertised for his rela-
tives, but none coming forward to claim
the remains, q fund was raised for their
proper interment, and they will tomorrow
be buried in Rock Creek cemetery by those
who knew and admired him. The deceased
was an old-school Journalist and a poet Of
merit. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-10
Tabernacle Dedicated.

The Peoples Tabernacle, on 18th street
near I street southeast, which was fully
described in The Star Saturday. was dedi-
Gated yesterday with appropriate cere-
monies. Rev. DR.. Carradine of st. Louis,
visiting evangelist, preached at the
morning and evening services. and Rev.
Seth c. Rees Of Providence, R. l.. at that
held in the afternoon. Immense audiences
were present on each occasion. Others
who took part in the exercises were Rev.
A. G. Harrison. pastor; MIR. w. L. Bruen.
who contributed most Of the funds required
to build the edifice: Rev. DR.. Easton. pas
tor of Eastern Presbyterian Church, and
several workers from the Central Union
Mission. Meetings will be held each day
and evening Of this week In the new
church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-10
Babe Goodbye to the Old Home.

Bade Goodbye to the Old Home.
Farewell services were held yesterday
morning by the Sunday school of Trinity
Methodist Episcopal Church In the ediflce
which 1t has 30 long occupied. on 4th street
near q street southeast. In future begin
ming with next Sunday. the school will
occupy quarters In the new church, Just
completed at the corner of Pennsylvania
avenue and 5th street southeast.
At the conclusioA of the regular opening
exercises. which occupied fifteen minutes,
the program was placed In the hands Of
Mr.. VIM. ]. Palmer. who presided during
the remainder Of the session. An address
OF welcome to the large number Of visitors
present was made by Mr.. G. R. Cook.
There were also addresses by Mr.. Donald
McCathran. Mr.. Isaac McCathran and Mr.
Joseph Webb, ex-superintendents of the
school: also by Mr.. T. B. Stahl, who has
been assistant superintendent for twenty
years. Miss Gertrude Dana rendered a yo-
cal solo. and the infant class q selection
which was considered especially appropri-
ate to the occasion.
The program concluded with an address
by the pastor. Rev. DIR. e. D. HuurIey
The exercises were fnterspersed with sing
ling by the school. under the direction OF
Mr.. Harry F. Belt. with Miss Clara Belt
as organist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-10
Mis-. virsie Luckett. May HAIL.


The second annual Mey ball of Miss Vir-
gle Luckett's dancing class was given at,
the Columbia Theater Saturday afternoon.
A large number of the parents and friends
of the little participants was in attend
ance. and flowers and applause were almost
continuous. All Of the children did we'll,
and Miss Virgie Luckett was recalled sew
eral times for her splendid exhibitions The
children who took part were Mamie vogler,
Misses Lee, Thompson. Rupertus, Donovan.
Cora McCarty. Edith Luckett, Nellie Hol-
Il nd. Nettie Franz. Grace Saunders, Mary
Hunt. Leona. Mora and Lily Mattel, Mag
gle Keefe. Veasie Metzel, Helen Forker.
Hazel Smart Busch. Mildred Coons and
Oliver Gompert, Carl Harbough, Eddie
Keefe. Bailey MCGOWAN and Dan Luckett,
In the grand march. and Nellie LIE Cain.
Cora McCarty. Nettie Franz, Maize Orbello
Birdie Bowlen. Grace Lee. Mildred Coons
Edith Luckett. Mary Unworthy, Masters
Keefe, Harbough and MCGOWAN. Helen
Forker. Maggie Keefe. Leona Mattel, Nell
lie Holland. Misses Lee, Thompson and
Bowlen. Misses Keefe, Luckett and Id
Cain. Feasie Metzel. Lillian Hughes Maize
Orbello and Laura CLANCY. Mary Hunt,
Master Dan Luckett, Misses Holland and
Klenk Bailey MCGOWAN. Misses Hughes
and Tretler. and Masters Luckett Burn
nam, Jones. Tretler and Helen Forker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-10
HE BROKE THE RECORD.


Joseph Fugftt's FOrlOrn Aspect ms
He Faced the Court.
or all the individuals. battered and
bruised. banged and bloody, who have ap-
peared I'm the dock OF the Police Court
within the recollection OF the Oldest official,
Joseph Fugitt today easily broke the rec
ord. Vagrancy was the charge, and. rails
ing several bandages sufficiently to permit
of articulation. Joe mumbled mot guilty"
The substance of the testimony OF sever
al policemen was that for months past
Fugitt has not drawn O sober breath. He
has sort of an ark at the foot OF I'd
street, where small boys congregate to
drink. When attempts have been made to
arrest him he has made IL a practice to
enter a row boat and push out into the
river. '....ts
Il appeal to you for justice" said Joe.
when given a chance to speak. Il haven't
been staggering drunk for six months.
Il cannot doubt the statements of all
these policemen" said the Judge. You'll
have to go to the workhouse for fifteen
days"
IF you send me down. judge" appealed
the prisoner. they'll burn my ark"
And IL You continue drinking whisky"
added the court. you are very likely TO
burn. Step back
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-10
Sympathy for cubans.

A mass meeting. which has been called
by q number OF representative citizens to
give practical expression Of the sympathy
Of the people Of the District for the Cuban
patriots IN their struggle for freedom from
the misrule and barbarous oppression Of
Spain. win be held next Sunday afternoon
at the Columbia Theater. Tomas Estrada
Palma has been invited to be present, and
interesting addresses will be made. Among
the speakers will be Thomas @. Alvord
and Karl Decker. the Newspaper cores
pondents. who recently returned from
Cuba. Rev. H. WILDER Ennis and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-10

The pulpit in the Church Of the Refor-
nation was last evening draped in Union
colors. and above was suspended a large
G. A r. badge The occasion was the
annual memorial service Of Kit Carson
Post. Department of the Potomac. q. A. r.
Rev. DIR. Parker of Gettysburg, Pa,
preached the sermon.
Some so children belonging to the parish
OF ST. Dominic at the vesper services last
evening took part in the May procession.
The representation of the mysteries Of the
rosary also given.
TIE fiftieth anniversary Of the or
gan.zation of the Missouri synod was
celebrated at union service yester-
day of German Lutherans at Trim
Ay Church, 4th and streets north
west Addresses were made by Rev. Mr..
MOZART in English. and Rev. Justus Rup-
procht, pastor of the church. In German.
In conducting the services the pastor was
assisted by Rev. Mr.. Hamm, pastor of st.
10. annis Church. and Rev. Mr.. Morhart,
pastor of Christ Church. Rev. DR.. Butler.
pastor of Luther Memorial Church. and
Rev. Mr. Doermann OF Grace Church Were
of Trinity Church will this evening extend
a welcome TO their new pastor, Rev. Mr..
Schrader.
At the Eastern Presbyterian Church yes
terday the ceremony of reinstallation of
elCeTs and ordination of deacons was OBJ
served. the pastor. Rev. DIR. Easton, off,
ciating. The elders. who were reinstated
for a period OF three years. Were: B. T.
Welsh. c. s. Mclaughlin and Thomas c.
Stewart. The deacons who were ordained
We're: A G. Drane. F. NJ. Buckingham and
ID. X Sargent.
The members of the congregation of the
Niath Street Church yesterday morning
in response TO an appeal from their pastor,
Rev. f. y. Bagby. gave pledges represent
ing a total OF nearly 5000 to the fund for
the erection of a more commodious church
edifCe than the one now occupied.
The anniversary Of the death of Madame
Blavatsky. the founder of modern theoso.
phy. who died In 1891. was observed by the
Blavatsky Theosophic Society at a meeting
held last evening In the parlors of Vino
dsughsis. The principal address Of the
evening was made by James Albert Clark
president of the Republican Editorial Asso-
citation of Maryland.
The annual May procession of the Sunday
school of the Church of the Holy Name
X and 11th streets northeast, occurred yes.
terday afternoon One hundred and twenty
children. headed by the knights of st
John Band. participated An address wa.
delivered by Rev. T. J. Kervick, the pastor