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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
Graduation @ WINS,

Philadelphia Record.
Evidently popular taste once more
favors simplicity in the matter OF
material for graduation gowns; and
the materials most in favor for this
purpose are dimities, silk muslins
and nainsooks. For daintiness
nothing can exceed an India dimity
made over a slip OF white foulard or
China silk, with ribbons of any color
which may be preferred. Mouseline
de sole also requires a slip of foulard;
in fact, the beauty of any of the thin
materials is greatly enhanced by the
addition of a silk slip.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
MOVE FORWARD.

The canning industry, 1t appears
to US, should be materially enlarged
within our State. We grow in
abundance many of the articles
which enter into this industry and it
surely seems to be the part of bust
ness wisdom to put up these things
on the spot, or near by, rather than
ship them hundreds of miles away to
canning establishments and then
have them shipped back to us for
consumption, thus giving far away
communities the benefits of the
labor employed, while the freight for
all this ira Yelling must be added to
the cost.
1t took the South a long time to
see the folly of shipping it's cotton
long distances to be manufactured
and to realize the great advantage
of establishing factories adjacent to
the cotton fields. Its eyes are wide
open now as to this product and the
Northern and Eastern manufacturers
have read the hand writing on the
wall which clearly indicates that this
section is fast becoming the great
cotton manufacturing centre of the
country.
What we have done in reference to
cotton, may be also accomplished, in
a measure, with other products.
Too long has the South looked to
other sections for supplies which
could be obtained ct home of better
quality and at lower price, and that
it has been able to endure SO well
this draining process is really
matter of wonder.
Our resources and advantages are
truly grand and almost inexhausti-
BILE, and when we fully realize the i'm
portance of utilizing them we will
have taken a great step towards
that improvement in material affairs
which it is within our power to
possess.
Let us become fully awake and
move forward in a path radiant with
the rich glow of promise.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
Telephone Conversations.

1t seems strange that the telephone
should have existed all these years
and grown to the extent of million
conversations day in this country
without Judge ever having estab-
lished the precedent of admitting
conversations by phone as legal
evidence. Such, however, is the case,
and the ruling has only just been
made by an Indiana Judge that con
versations so held are admissible as
evidence.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
Editor McCiure's Advice.

Philadelphia Times
We believe that Congress could in
no way SO well serve the business in
terests CT the country as to repeal
the present prohibitorv tax on State
bank Issues under regulations by the
nntianal government which would
assure the reasonable safety of all
bank notes issued. We believe this
because the present trend of public
sentiment is clearly and irresistibly
i'll that direction, and it is always
wise tor a government of the people
to meet such a crisis with enlightened
and pro. ressive craftsmanship, and
act omplish the inevitable with the
best safe guards which can be thrown
around it,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
TheiLina Established.

Two Liberty street citizens got into
a pretty warm discussion a few days
ago over the line which divided their
lands One claimed that the other
one was trying to cheat him out of
about six or eight feet of ground. To
settle the matter, the accuser en-
ployed City Engineer Magruder to
establish the line, the work being
done Wednesday. Instead of gaining
ground, the party who started the dis
cussion lost about Is inches OF land
Both parties are now friends and sat
isfied with the line established.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06

AT the re quest of Mrs. Russell, the
News and Observer corrects the
statement that there was punch at
the recent reception at the Gov
errors Mansion. 1t says only sher-
bets were served, and no liquors or
wines of any kind were used, and
adds that Mrs. Russell is a very
strong temperance advocate and will
not permit the use of any kind of in
toxicant in her home. All of which
we place to Mrs. Russell's credit with
pleasure.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
He Meant Well.

MOITOt LIltlU ITtr.
A white minister, after conducting
services at a colored church, asked
an old deacon to lead in prayer.
The brother in black offered q tervent
appeal for the white brother and
said: 30 Lord, glib him de eye oh de
eagle dat he spy out sin far of
Wax his hands to de gospel plow
Tie his tongue to de line OBJ truth
Bow bis head way down beneath his
knees aud his knees way down in
some lonesome dark and narrer
valley where prayer is much wanted
to be made. ONT him wild d., kero
sene lie of salvashun and sot him on
fire.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
Revenue Collections.
Judge Starbuck Presiding.

Judge Starbuck opened Rowan Su-
perior Court at Salisbury on Mon
day. There are several important
cases to be tried at this term, among
them being Thomas FL. Vanderford
against John S. Henderson, involving
the title to land lying in and around
Spencer, the new railroad town;and the
heavy damage suits brought against
the Western North Carolina Railroad
and John III. A. Howard, who were
killed in the wreck at Old Fort. Mrs.
James sues for s35, 900 and Mrs. How
ard for S25. 900.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
About Justices of the Peace.

The attorney general, ia response to
an inquiry as TO whether failure by
justices Of the peace elected last year
to file statement of their election
expenses debars them from taking Of
fee, says he does not think the neglect
or refusal Of candidate for office to
file an itemized statement of expendi-
lures when he is elected is in itself
forfeiture of his Office, although it is
ground of forfeiture: that the forfeit
ure must be judiciously ascertained
and declared
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
The Egg of the Ostrich.

The ostrich hen lays every other
day and the egg weighs about three
pounds. IL is a tasty and nutritious
food, however, prepared, very rich
and excellent for making pastry and
cakes. 1t is generally computed to
equal two dozen fowls eggs, but this
takes into account it's superior rich
ness, as an empty shell of the average
size has a capacity equal to Is fowls
eggs. 1t takes 40 minutes to boil an
ostrich egg hard.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06

The Tennessee Centennial Exposi-
ton is now in progress and will con-
tinue for six months. 1t will present
most favorable opportunity to
bring the resources and advantages
of the South to the attention OF
home seekers from other sections.
We are sorry that Winston Salem
and vicinity have not taken steps to
secure a creditable representation at
the Exposition. Something might
vet be done in that direction.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06

The lack of law-making gumption
In the last Legislature becomes more
and more apparent as the search.
light of the Supreme Court is turned
upon it's miserable efforts. Among
the acts already declared unconstitu
ton and void are these: The revenue
act in regard to the tax levy on
property and polls; the acts to re-
peal the charters of the insane
asylums; the act authorizing the
Governor to appoint aldermen at
Wilmington. There may be others
that will not hold water when the
test is applied. The object of the
majority seemed to be to get pie,
regardless of the cons titution,
decency, or the rights of others.
Fortunately, the Supreme Court re-
fused to become party to such
high handed proceedings.
HANNA hasn't a clear track, by any
means, to the next term for Senator
of Ohio. In addition to his other
troubles, Governor Bushnell now
announces that he is a candidate for
the place. The President is stand
ing by his friend Marcus, of course,
but Foraker and his followers are
determined to GUST Hanna at the
end of the unexpired term which he is
filing. Mckinley may yet have to
provide place in his cabinet for his
campaign manager. 1t may be put
down as certainty that Mckinley
will look after the interests of his
friends. The Presidents gratitude
for efforts in his behalf is a quality
we must admire, even if it carries
favors to the great moneycrat,
Marcus Aurelius Hanna. It Is a
quality that 10 too often lacking
after campaign is over.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06

ATTENTION is directed to the cir
cular letter of the Superintendent of
Public Instruction, which we publish
today, in reference to the selection of
County Boards of Education. This
is a matter that should engage the
consideration of every friend OF
public education.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
THE OLD NORTH STATE.
Interesting Items CulIed From Our
State Exchanges.


The railway commission allows the
Cape Fear & Yadkin Valley railroad
to increase its tariff rates.
Judge Avery will open branch law
office at Asheville and Chas A Webb,
of that city, will be associated with
him in the practice OF law in the
State and Federal courts in that sec.
tion.
Mr. F E. Alexander, of Charlotte,
has several apple trees that have
bloomed twice this year, blooming
once the first of March in the light Of
the moon, and this week the trees
bloomed again, in the dark OF the
moon. He says there will be plenty
of apples and peaches this year.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
Inconsiderate Father.

I OnKerS SIaIeSn1Au.
Hattie-What's the matter with
Gustavus? He never calls any
more?
Hortense-Why, one night when he
was at the house / called him the
eight of my life, and papa came in
and said it was about time the light
was put out
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
THE DRUMMER,S TAX.
State Treasurer Worth Instructs OH
GERS Not to Collect.
Special to The Sentinel.

Special to The Sentinel
RALEIGH, n. G., May 3.-State
Treasurer Worth issued a circular to-
day advising the Sherriffs of the
various counties and other officers
charged with the collection OF taxes,
that the tax Of fifty dollars upon every
person, firm or corporation engaged in
selling goods by sample or otherwise,
is unconstitutional and to make no
effort to enforce the law.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06

We take it that there is no necessi-
ty for further controversy over the
Sim Brannon Union Republican mat
ter, hut we must be permitted to say
that it is amusing to hear the dirty
lying hyena of the Republican pratt
ing about truth and decency. 1t
may become necessary to furnish
additional evidence of his estrange-
ment from these attributes notably
that Davie Court episode.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06

Now that the Supreme Court has
adjourned we will have to wait a few
months to learn how many more of
the acts of the reform Legislature
will be declared unconstitutional.
The State Treasurer hasn't gone
anywhere, though, and in the mean
time he may run his "void and in
operative" pen through one or two
more of their bills, as he did through
the drummers' tax act.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
McKinley's Pied ges.
Atlanta Constitution.

Atlanta CONSTITUTION.
Mr.. Mckinley cannot redeem his
front porch pledges. The Dingley
bill will not bring a dollar into this
country. 1t will not put one extra
dollar In the pockets of those whose
ability to buy is the true and only
course of permanent prosperity
What, then, is to become of the Re
publican party? What is to become
of it's tariff theories?
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06

DEMOCRATIC victories were achieved
-in most of the North Carolina towns
in which elections were held Mon
day. Let us hope thaS this may DE
taken as an index to what the whole
State will do when it gets another
whack at the pie brigade.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06

The decision of Judge Adams
against that monstrous act of the
Legislature, which sought to cut
short the terms of the Asylum
superintendent and place these
positions on the spoilmen's pie
counter, and the subsequent affirma-
ton of this decision by the unani-
nous vote of the Supreme Court, will
tend to strengthen confidence in our
judiciary and to convince the people
that justice has not been entirely
dethroned in North Carolina. As
the Charlotte Observer puts it, this
''is victory for humanity, for the
helpless insane and for all the people
of North Carolina. These
judges have risen above craftsmanship
and all the State owes them graft
tude and thanks
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06

The new Board, therefore, will be
composed Of the first named seven
candidates.
Messrs. Ell. e. Vogler, S. e Butner,
Sam EBERT, Oscar Brown, Charlie
Hanes, Charlie Lee and Lewis Porter
received one vote each.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06

THERE may be a type of the
reciprocity idea in Mr.. Bayard's
opinion that Cleveland is the logical
candidate for the Presidency in
1900. President Cleveland, Ambas
sador Bayard. See the point?
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06

We return thanks to President
Alderman, of the University, for
copy of the pamphlet containing an
account of his inauguration, includ-
ing the full text of his excellent in
augural address.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06

IT is doubtful that Governor Rus
sell will impose upon himself the
affiiction of an extra session of the
Legislature. He had quite enough
of that sort of thing, we should say,
when the regular session came to a
close
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06

TILLMAN's pitchfork is again in
evidence. The South Carolina Sena-
tor made things lively in the Senate
Monday in tilt with Morgan, who
is somewhat of pitchforker him
self. The free homestead bill gave
occasion for the exchange OF cour-
fnsina
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06

TIE decision of the State Treasurer
that the drummers' tax is void and
imperative is another testimonial OF
the incompetency of the majority of
the last Legislature.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06

THE strawberry industry of the
Eastern part of the State is great.
An idea of it's immensely may be
drawn from the statement of the
Wilmington Messenger that on
Thursday of this week, from along
the Wilmington & Weldon railroad
alone, the shipment of berries
amounted to about 332, 800 quarts,
re quiring three solid trains to trans
port the lot, the estimated value OF
which was 100000. The Messenger
adds that the shipments on Monday
will, it is expected, double these
figures.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06

THERE are volumes in ex-Vice-
Presidents prediction that "the next
President will be a REAL Democrat"
That is what the country has been
needing for long while.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06

THE Republican retroactive idea
received deserved black eye in the
Asylum cases.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06

The bicycle continues to gain
recognition. The latest is by the
State Auditor, who gives it special
column in the tax lists.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06

The Sons of Veterans will partlcl-
pate in the Confederate reunion on
Saturday week, May 18th, we are
pleased to learn.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06

THE tariffites are planning to kill
the Republican party, says the
Philadelphia Record. If they succeed
there will be at least one mark to
their credit.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06

In her attitude towards Greece,
England appears to think more OF
her dollars than of her religion.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06

LET US all do everything in our
power to contribute to the success OF
the Confederate reunion on Saturday
of this week.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
OLD BOARD REELECTED.
Mayor Butner's Majority is 212-Note
in the Two Wards.

Mayor Butner and Salem's old
Board OF Commissioners we're re
elected yesterday. Mayor Butner's
majority is 2l1. The vote in both
wards was light, as will lie seen from
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06

That Reform Club speech furnishes
additional testimony that Growers
bump of self esteem is of abnormal
size.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06

July 1st is being talked of as the
date for the appearance of the great
national prosperity show. In other
words, the Republicans tell US that
the new high tariff will usher in an
era of business success and Mr.. Ding
lev gives it az his opinion that the
show will have license to give its
opening performance on July lst
Let the band proceed to play and
let the people keep lookout for the
triumphal parade, with it's chariots
of gold and cornucopias of plenty
1t will be well enough to get all the
enjoyment possible out of the parade,
since the best seats under the tent
have been engaged by the trusts and
the goldolaters.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06

THE puddin'- headed correspondent
of the Union-Republican, who sneaks
behind the signature Of Democrat, !"
furnishes further evidence of his in
competency to fill such positions as
Legislator, or Postmaster, by de-
claring that the d.. degree of the
editor of the Republican means
Doctor of Law. My, myl It's
good thing for him that the fool
killer is dead.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
EARTHQUAKE MONDAY.
Slight Vibrations Felt in Winston
Salem, at 1917 II. NJ.

Salem, at 1917 r. NJ.
Our local man has been having
chills, and when he came in after din
ner and said that an earthquake
shock occurred here at 12:17 Monday,
he was accused of mistaking an ague
for an earth wave, but repeated init
nations and inquiries by telephone
and otherwise from different sections
of the two towns confirmed the local
mans item of news that Winston
Salem had experienced slight earth
quake of few seconds duration, at
the hour named
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
NOT FELT AT CHARLESTON.

Remem bering the experience of
some years ago, it was feared that the
earthquake might have been serious
at Charleston, S. c., but telegram
received by Mr.. G.. A. Follin, that
afternoon, says it was not felt there
at ALL
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
NOTICE.

A Blue Mark here is to call attention
the date to which your subscription is paid
Remittances are desi red from those IN ar
rearS.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06

THERE are whisperings of an extra
session of the Legislature to remedy
deficiency in the public revenue,
which, it is claimed, will be produced
by the recent decision of the Supreme
Court, adverse to the revenue act.
In the light of past events, the peo-
pie would be justified in preferring
any embarrassment that may be
occasioned by the decision to risking
the things that may be done by an
extra session of the pie brigade. The
people know when they have enough
and therefore to the extra session
proposition they respond, "Don'tl'
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06

The writer's of the asylum bills,
doubtless, thought they had accom-
plished very shrewd act, but since
the Supreme Court has shown how
little they knew about law, they are
not particularly anxious to have
their names connected with this at
tempt to defeat justice. Governor
Russell, who was thought to have
had a finger in the pie, disclaims re-
sponsibility for the bills.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06

TIRED NERVOUS ana weak men and women
find new life nerve strength vigor and vitality
in Hoods Sarsaparilla, which purifies, enriches
and Wit alizes the blood.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06

HOODS PILLS are the favorite family ca
thartic easy to take, easy In effect. 25c
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06

Col. Mort went to Raleigh and
not to Washington, as was sus-
pected. 1t is said he is urging the
Governor to call an extra session of
the Legislature The Colonel's con-
stituents have a sort of idea that it
is about time he was returning to
the duties of the Office to which they
elected him.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06

IT is said that the laws of nature
are somewhat like the laws of the
Modes and Persians-if you violate
them you must suffer the penalty.
The pIerogative of the ballot is SINH
lar in it's effects. Else it is difficult to
imagine why such calamity should
befalI the people of North Carolina
as an extra session of the pie brigade
Legislature. Such a thing is being
talked of seriously. OF course it will
be the outcome of the folly of the
people in electing a gang that was
either too foolish or too avaricious
to enact laws within the bounds of
the Constitution and of common
sense.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
And Now Comes

ing, depressing Opl ing
effects upon the system. Nine
people out of ten are in a
broken-down condition at this
season on account of impuri-
ties in the blood. Boils, PIN
pies, and an incessant weari-
ness tell the story. A few
bottles of S. S. S.,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06

The County Sunday School mass
meeting to be held, in Winston, dur
ing the session of the State Conven
ton, promises to be grand and
inspiring occasion. The State Con-
vention will be held August "a, 25
end 26 and one of these days will be
selected for the mass meeting. 1t is
designed that this shall be the larg-
est gathering of Sunday School
pupils and workers ever assembled in
the county. To this end it is hoped
that there will be the largest possible
attendance from every Sunday
School in the county, of every name
and denomination.