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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11
DEAD LETTERS.
If Your Name is on the List Call on
the Postmaster.

1T your Name is on the List Call on
the Postmaster.
The following is a list of dead let
tiers remaining in the post office at
Winston, n. c., March 9th, 1897:
DIP Barrett, Mrs Sarah Beller, VIM
H Bereridge, Miss Matte Binkley,
Estler BOhaner, Bond & FURNACE.
Miss Emily Bowman, Mrs Matte S
Brandon, J L Bryan, A A Brown, Miss
Mary E Corlton, Sam Cox. Con Rud
Tobacco Co, S S Drew, J H Griffith,
Miss Nancy Hampton, Miss MOllie
Hardnut, E Holder, Henry HOnand,
Fl H HeudSon, Miss Ella Jackson,
Mrs S J Johnson, H johnson, Miss
Penny Ida Jones, Miss Fannie Kind
ley, A kennedy, Davie Kittrell, Miss
Mollie LlVengoOd, Garry q Martin,
Frank Poinde Xter, A j Rintels, Mrs
Mary Robinson, Mrs Lucy Rogester,
Pink Simpson, Martin Smith, Chas
Sutton & wife, Andrew Wood, L M
Watkins, Marshall Williamson, Aggie
Williams, Charlie Williams.
Parties calling for above letters.
please call for advertised letters.
E. H. WILSON. P. M.
SALEM.
List of letters remaining unclaimed
in postoffice at Salem, n. c., at close
Of business Saturday, March 9Th, 1897:
Howard Burgess, Arthur LlnZey,
Miss Martha NJ Stewart.
When calling for the above letters
please say they were advertised.
r. W. BELO, P. NJ.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11
Four of Them Are Populists.

The public printing will be let out
by the Governors Council, which is
composed of His Excellency, Govern
or Russell, Auditor Aver, State
Treasurer Worth, Secretary Of State
Thompson, and Superintendent of
Public Instruction Mebane. 1t will
be observed that the council is COM
posed Of four Populists. A Raleigh
paper claims that Messrs. Barnes
Bros. are not out of the race yet, but
it is more than likely that the print
ing will be let out in a different man.
ner than heretofore. Bids will be
asked on each piece of work separate
ly. Stewart Bros contract does not
expire until July.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11
Land Sale.

By virtue of an order of the Superior
Court of Forsyth county, made on the 18th
February, 1897, in the case of L. A. Griffith
and julius Lashmit VS.. John Lashmit and
pa :tition, l will sell at public auction, to
the highest bidder, for cash, at the Court
house door in Winston, on Monday. the 9Th
day of April, 1897, at 2 o'clock p. m, the
tract of land known as the John Lashmit
place situated at or near the forks of the
Clemmonsville and Shallowford roads, about
2 miles west of Winston, containing one
half acre; more or less, on which is situated
a blacks Z 18th shop and the late deceased.
The lot to be sold subjest to the widows
dover estate in the same.
This the LIST day of March, 1897.
D. p. MAST, Commissioner.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11
The Georgia Game Law.

Under the bill introduced by Rep
resentative Reid, of Bibb, at the last
session of the Legislature, and which
was passed, the game season in Geor-
gia is made to end on March 18th, and
not on the last day OF February, as is
generally supposed. This law applies
alike to doves and partridges. So
SpJItsmen can hunt until March 18th.
A fter March 18th it will be unlawful
to shoot doves before August lSt and
unlawful to shoot partridges before
November 1St.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11
MIR. E. A. Ebert a Candidate.

In Saturdays SENTINEL it was stat
ed that Past Grand Chancellor Chas. A.
Webb, of Asheville, is being urged to
become candidate at the ensuing
Convention of the Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias for Supreme Rep
resentative to represent the domain
Of North Carolina in the Supreme
Lodge.
Mr. E. A. Ebert, of Salem, tells THE
SENTINEL that he is candidate for
the same office. He wants the long
term while Mr.. Webb is candidate
for the short term. A more active
Pythian than Mr.. Ebert is not to be
found in the State. He has strong
support and THE SENTINEL believes
ne will be "winner." He held the
office of Grand Chancellor before Mr..
Wohh
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11
Tobacco Seized at Concord.

A special from Concord to the Char
lotte Observer says Sheriff Buchanan
raided the store of J. A. Rimer and
seized 80 boxes Of tobacco, amounting
to 951 pounds, 10 cases of soap and
other goods on attachments from
parties in Salisbury. 1t is charg-
ed that the goods were shipped from
Winston to Concord by Mr.. j L. Cas-
per, of this city. Rimel claims to
own the goods and says he has Cas-
per's receipts for them. The goods
seized amount to about $500.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11
NO LOVE FOR HANNA.
Ohio's Governor Tried to Keep Him
Out of the Senate.

CLEVELAND, o., March st has
just leaked out here that the appoint
ment Of Senator oherman's successor
in the United States Senate was offer
ed to at least two men before Govern
selected National Chairman Hanna.
These are Representatives A North
way, OF Jefferson, and T. E. Burton,
of Cleveland.
Inaddition to the tempting proffer
held 6ut to Messrs. Northway and
Burton, it is said in this connection
that Charles L Kurtz, chairman Of
the Republican State Committee, was
promised Mr.. Sherman's seat, though
the pledge, which was perhaps based
on certain contingencies, could not be
kept,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11
MIR. CASPER TO BRING SUIT.
Against the Salisbury sun for Libel
Goods Brought Here.

Against the Salisbury sun for Libel
Goods Brought Here.
The father of Messrs. j. L and II
L. Casper informs the Salisbury
World that suit will be instituted
against the Salisbury Sun. the new
daily paper there, for the libelous
statement made against his sons.
The father says all the goods shipped
to China Grove were paid for and no
one had reason TO believe that there
was fraudulent intent connected
with it. The goods that were taken
to Salisbury were shipped to Winston
and placed in the hands of the receiv-
er, w. E Franklin.
Mr. Franklin informs THE SENTI-
MEL that Mr.. 81. L Casper's stock
aggregates about ST. 800 He will hold
the goods until the Court notifies
him what to do with them
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11
Social Club Charters Revoked.

A telegram from Roanoke says:
The war against. "social clubs" which
began here two years ago under the
auspices Of Police-Justice Samuel G.
Williams and Chief-of-Police Dyer,
has finally ended in the complete vim
dication of the law. Nearly all had
been driven out of business by the
vigilance. of the Chief Of Police
and the active cooperation of the
Police Court; but Friday there was
wholesale abrogation Of the charters
the Hastings Court. The following
named ''clubs" had their charters can
celled under the order: Mechanics,
Arlington, Magic City, Roanoke, Pied
mont, Eureka, Home, Allegheny, and
Belmont clubs.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11

Mr.. James Crumpler, who died re-
Gently left nearly all of his estate to
his secund wife and little son. He
willed his two daughters, 10y his first
wife Mrs. John Beard and Nellie
Crum pier, one hundred dollars each,
payable in two years. He also left
800 for his grandchildren at Sails
bury. 1t is learned that counsel has
been employed for the purpose OF
breaking the will. The case may
come up at the next term OF court
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11

General Lee Says All is Quiet and He
Hopes to Secore Speedy Trials.

General Lee Says All is Quiet and He
Hopes to Secore Speedy Trials.
WASHINGTON, March 5.-Secretary
Olney has just received the following
cablegram from Consul General Lee,
at Havana:
"All quiet. No excitement here
now. | nope to secure the promise Of
trial of all Americans imprisoned.
Those found innocent to be released,
and those guilty to be sent out OF the
island "
afternoon, in cipher, indicates most
important change of attitude on the
part OF the military authorities in
Cuba, under orders from Madrid, as
guilty American prisoners are to be
expelled from the island, instead of
being otherwise punised
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11
Rev. J.L. whites Passionate.

Rev. ]. L. Whites second years
pastorate of the First Baptist church,
Macon, Ga, closed on February I
Friends of the Baptist divine in this
city will be interested in the state
ment by the Baptist and Reflector
that the report of the church work
from February 1, 1896. to February 1.
1897, shows that 90 members were re-
c-ived, 48 by letter and 48 by baptism.
The report also shows that $l3 1888 40
has been expended by the church and
its different branches. MIR. White is
native OF Salem.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11
Notice.

Having qualified as administrator upon
the estate of John Hester, decd, late of
Forsyth county, all persons indebted to said
deceased are hereby notified to make imme-
date payment to the undersigned, and all
the said John Hester, decd, are hereby mo-
titled to present the same for payment to
the undersigned, duly proven as the law
directs, on or before the 18th day of March,
1898, or this notice will be plead in bar of
their recovery.
This 9Th day of March, 1897.
]. Z. III. HESTER, admir-
of John Hester, decd,
Mast & Griffith, attorneys.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11
GREECE AND TURKEY.
WAR BETWEEN THE TWO APP
PEARS INEVITABLE.
Turkish Troops Re-Attaeked by the
Insurgents-SevereF Fighting Com
menced at 2 O'Clock This
Morning-Small-Po


By Cable to The Sentinel.
ATHENS, March 9. The reply of
the Greek Government to the ultima
tum Of the powers having been de-
liVered to the foreign representatives
here, preparation for hostilities be-
tween Greece and Turkey, which is
apparently inevitable, are being hur-
ried forward with all possible speed.
SEVERE FIGHTING
CANEA, March AT noon today
the Gordon of Turkish troops, which is
drawn around Akrotiri, is being re-
attacked by the insurgents. Severe
fighting, which commenced at ?
o'clock this morning, continues all
along the line. Communication by
the road to Suda Bay has stopped. A
Turkish transport with civil officials
and troops, aboard, arrived with
smallpox among the crew.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11
Strikers on Verge of Starvation.

IsHPEMING, Mich, March S.-The
condition Of the striking miners at
Norway is desperate. Two hundred
families are on the verge Of starvation
The miners at Aragon struck two
months ago. They have asked to be
taken back at the old rate. but have
oeen refused. The Miners Union and
local charities are unable to cope with
the situation.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11
somethtne TO Know.

1t may be worth something to know that
the very best medicine for restoring the
tired out nervous system to healthy vigor
is Electric Bitters. This medicine is purely
vegetable. acts by giving tone to the nerve
the Liver and Aidneys, and aids these or
gans in throwing off impurities in the blood.
Electric Bitters improves the appetite. aids
digestion, and is pronounced by those Aho
have tried it as the very best blood purifier
and nerve tonic. Try it. Sold for 6Oc or
81 90 per bottle at v. o. Thompson's Drug
Store,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11
o That Salisbury Bread!

From the Salisbury Sun.
Ollie, the little son of W. L. Austin,
several days since was playing in his
yard when lady in the adjoining
house threw a biscuit from an up
stairs window. The piece of bread
struck little Ollie on the forehead
knocking off piece of skin and caus-
ing a large knot to raise.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11
Bird Law Out.

Some people are still hunting birds,
although the time for it expired
March 1st. There has been some dis
pute about it, some contending that
it continued until the 18th, but this Is
an error. However, hunting is about
all, for there are but few birds In this
section at least.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11
Suicide of ID. H. Duncan.

D. II. Duncan, a travelling sales
man for Richmond (Va.) tobacco
firm, committed suicide by shooting
himself in the head in Birmingham,
Ala, Thursday night. When found
he was lying in front of large mirror,
before which he evidently stood when
he took his life. The bullet passed
entirely through his head. Duncan
had been an invalid for two or three
years. He left no statement. Dun
can was thirty eight years old and I'M
married
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11
Lester TRIAL Again Postponed.

The case of the Commonwealth VS..
w. w. Lester, charged with poisoning
J. w. T. Davis, Of Martinsville, a
year ago, was called for retrial in
Henry County Court Monday but
was again postponed, this time on
account of the illness of child of
Judge Mullen's. The case is now set
for the April term.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11
Died In Jail.

VIII Holman, colored, died In the
World says Holman said first that his
home was in Statesville and later that
it was in Winston. Sheriff Monroe
wired to both places in order that the
relatives of the deceased might know
of his death
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11
Certainly We Would,

Burlington News.
If everybody could keep it in mind
that we are all dependent more or
less upon another, aud that off n
one is helped while another is helped
also, indirectly, by the same deed, we
would have q much kinder feeling one
to the other.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11
We're Making Progress.

Lenoir Topic.
With Russell cursing and swearing
like sailor In the Executive Office,
his private secretary Offering brides
to members of the Legislature, and
the chief clerk of one of the great de-
partments of State under Indictment
for arson, the Old North State is in
deed on the road to fame. And this
Is what the reformers and co-opera-
tionists have brought US 20.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11
VIII TRY Something Else.

The Oxford Ledger says the tobacco
crop will be much smaller this year
than usual in that section, and there
will also be much less guano bought.
AS the price Of tobacco is below cost
of production, the farmers will try
some cotton this year and not SO much
tobacco.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11
Senator Sherman Resigns.

WASHINGTON, March 4.-Goveruor
Bushnell. of Ohio, at o'clock yesterday
afternoon received the resignation of
Senator John Sherman, to take effect
on March 9Th. On that day Mr.. Mark
sor to Senator Sherman.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11
"DOwr Brakes, and Reverse Z"
s'sen train is discovered rushing on to

lISion, II Is a
thrilling in
slant as the
t IL & IL t e r
W h i 5 I l e s
" Down
brakes ! !"
and reverses
Il is yer.
Brakes alone
a T t II o [
enough the
w h o lie pro-
pelling pow
er of the en-
CINE must be
reversed and
made to work
in the oppo-
site dire c.
ton. That IS
h o w it is
S ON ii m es
with disease.
There are
tiuIpS Wi1eu
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11

from fapsing into chronic invaIids later in
life, they should take Ayers SarsapariIla
together with plenty of wholesome food and
ouf-of~door exercise. What they need to
build up the system Il good red blood.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11
RuckIen,s Arntca SaIve.

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruis
es, sores, ulcers salt rheum, fever, sores, tet-
ter, ehapped hands, ehilblains, corns, and
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25c per box, For sale by V o Thomp-
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11
Seed Potatoes.

Just received two car loads seed po-
tatoes, all varieties. Prices lower
than ever before. See our stock and
get prices before buying. L. Neale,
416 Liberty strert.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11
POtaSh.>
Week lV Market Report.

WINSTON n. G. Mar. 10th. 1857.
Breaks continue very large. All
good. ripe, leafy and wrappery to-
baccos sell well, while the mehium
and common sorts are off some.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11
AWoman Paws am election Bet.

Mrs. Tony Madden. boarding.
house keeper, of Atlantic CITY, N j.,
paid an election bet Friday. She was
an ardent admirer of the former
Democratic Presidential candidate
and thorough believer In the cause
of free silver. Her opinion led her
into a wager with John Fox, one of
her boarders, that in the event of the
defeat of her political idol she would
wheel Mr.. Fox in barrow in the
main street of the city behind band
of music. Mrs. Madden wheeled the
barrow yesterday amid the shouts of
fully thousand persons who gather
ed to witness the novel sight.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11
win Be An Issue in 1898.

Tuesdays News and Observer Coz
tanned interviews with Senator Butler,
Governor Russell and DIR. j.
Mott on the recent railroad lease con-
test, all of whom say the fight against
the lease will be an issue in
the next campaign; that the
people of the. State will de-
mand 1t. The Supreme Court may
be asked to decide it. Russell, But
Ter and Mott all agree that the money
power has been defeated and baffl ed,
though the people have been betrayed
by their Representatives In the Leg
islature.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11

These amounts were collected in
ariOuS offices as follows:
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
WANT every man and woman in the United
States Interested in thc Opium and Whisky
habits to have one of my books ON these dis
Box se2s and one will be sent you tree.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11
WINSTON LEADS AS USUAL.
Revenue Collections for Fifth District
for the Month of February.

Cashier Brenizer, of the Collec-
tors office, reports the following col
lections for the Fifth district during
the month of EehrnarV
Evening star., 1897-02-13
DUNCANsoN BROS. AUcTIONEERs.

TRUSTEES SALE OF AN UNDIVIDED ONE
THIRD INTEREST IN THE VALUABLE
PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE HOTEL RE
GENT" AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE AND FIFTEENTH
STREET NORTHWEST
In Liber numbered 2O45 at folio 472 ct seq, one
OF the land records Of the District Of Columbia,
and at tbe request OF the party secured thereby.
l. the undersigned trustee, mentioned in said deed
Of trust will sell public auction, in front the
premises, on WEDNESDAY. the SEVENTEENTH
Day Of FEBRUARY, AID. 1897. at HALF-PAST
FOUR O'CLOCK PM. the following descriBod
land and premises, situate in the city of Washing
ton. District IT Columbia. and designated as and
"Herty," '1oncherrez." a." B. ''C'' and eight
(S) in fquare numbered two hundred and twenty
six (226, which is conveyed by said above men
toned deed of trust together WITH all and singular,
the improvements. ways. easements, rights priv
ileges and appurtenai ces to the same belonging
in aLywise appertaininG.
Said sale will be made subject to the lien and in
Liber 1472 at folio s94 ct seq, Of said land rec-
oids, conveying lots eight 49, "Herty.' ''Ioncher-
req and "a" in said square to secure parment Of
$50, 600, with interest therein stated
Terms: One-thlrd cash, balance In one and two
years at per cent per annum interest payable semi
annually to be secured by deed Of trust the prop
erty sold, or all cash. at the option Of the pur-
Conveyanctng. etc., at purchasers cost. Terms Of
sile to be complied with In fifteen days from day
OF sale, otherwise the trustee the right
resell The property at the risk and cost Of the de-
feulting purchaser, after i've days advertisement
Of such resale N some newspaper published In
ja3o-d&ds ENocH TorTEN. Trustee.
Evening star., 1897-02-13
DuNcANsoN BROS. AUcr1oNEERs.

TRUSTEES SALE AT AUCTION OF VALUABLE
real. ESTATE, BEING PREMISES NO. 726
SEvETTEESTH Sc sM1H5!TGH d STREET NORTHWEST.
Under and by virtue of two certain deeds of
trust, the first dated May Z, 1894, and recorded
the same day in Liber No. 1914, folio 224 ct seq.,
Of the land records Of the District OF Columbia,
corded In L'ber No. 2OO3. folio 2 ct seq., of said
land records and by order Of the respective parties
thereby secured. the undersigned Roberts Foulke
nrst deed of trust. and Mahlon Ashford. surviv-
ing trustee under said second deed Of trust
Will rel at public auction, to the highest bidder
10 front Of the premises. on MONDAY, FEBRUARY
O'CLOCK PM. all of lot numbered twenty C2o)
In Samuel Davidson's subdivision of lots ia
square numbered one huLdred and sixty-six (166l
as recorded in Liber n. K. folos and 10, Of the
Of Columbia, said lot having, according to the
Plat a frontage Of twenty (2O feet nine
(W inches on fhe west side Of 17th street west
and extending west to a public alley depth Of
inches on the north line. and one hundred ani
seven QOD feet on the souti, line, with the i'm
prcvements. consisting Of a sulstantial twostory
and basement and attic brick dwelling, No. 720
18th street northwest.
Terms: Or,e-third Of the purchase money in cash
(of which $500 must be deposited with the trustees
at time OF sale). ind balance in two equal in
stallmtnts. at one and two years from date Of
sale. with interest at per cent per annun, pay.
able seni-anLuaily. and secured by deed OF trust
on the property sold, or all cash. at the pur-
with in ten days from date Of sale the trustees
reserv, the right to resell at defauitipg purchos.
er's cost and risk. Conveyancing and tax certifi.
]. ROBERTS FoULKE.
MAHLoN ASHFORD,
,., Trustees.
ta2e.so&fe.c&ds Surviving trustee.