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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16

ines. but rich, beautiful colorings; no
unnecessary furniture, but an air of
space, which cannot possibly be attained
If the room is crowded with pieces
which are not in the least requisite,
such as bookcases, writing tables and
sofas. 1t cannot serve the double pur-
pose Of dining room and sitting room
equally we'll, though in houses of con-
tracted dimensions there is sometimes
an attempt to do SO.
Hard wood panelings are delightful
for the walls; also painted pine may be
used with exceedingly good effect and is
especially to be recommended for coun-
try house. A very effective, simple room
can be carried out in the following fash
ion: A paneled pine dado, about four
feet in height, painted ivory, with the
walls above covered with finely de-
signed paper in a peculiarly soft shade
of red, which gives almost the effect of
a silk fabric. The ceiling should be en-
riched with bold leather paper design.
If the windows are recessed, SO much
the better, as they will permit many
paned easement with rich stained glass
in the upper panels, the space below be-
ing utilized for window seats
The hardwood or stained floor should
be covered partially with a square Of
carpeting in red and dark green, and
the window draperies should repeat
these colors in a silk and wool tapestry,
or, better still, in embroidered and ap-
plique curtains, worked in the design
and colorings of the walls, which will
give a broader and more decorative eff
feet.
For the furniture there should be
sought high backed chairs in mahogany
or old oak effects faithful copies of
some good old design covered with red
stamped leather, an octagonal table and
sideboard made in proportion to the
room, neither too large nor too small
Beyond these things a serving table,
which should be narrow and oblong
with handsome holdings, is all that is
essential to complete an orthodox, mex
pensive dining room.
The ideal bedroom is undoubtedly
that which is light and pleasant, with
soft toned hangings, unobtrusive, pretty
wall paper and sufficient furniture to
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
HON. R6MULUs y 11NNEY.
Amos j. Cummings Describes the
Con3re ssman from "Daata"

Amos j. rnmmiugs Describes the
Congressman from "DeAte.''
Amos J. Cummings. in Charlotte Observer.
A figure equally as picturesque
on the Republican eide of the cham
Der is that of Romnlus Linney, of
North Carolina. He is an old-time
country lawyer, fresh from the noun
tains. and he carries the breezas of
the mountains with him. He looks
like Virginian of the time of Pat
rick Henry. With Roman features,
ruddy face, and long, curling, iron
gray locks, he personifies intellectual
ability and physical vigor. Aroused
in debate, he reminds you of Judge
Baldwin's deiineatioDs of old fash
Toned lawyers in the Flush Times OF
Alabama" Quaint, incisive, discur-
sive, apt. antique, unique, and per-
sistently original, he tears the House
up by the roots whenever he ad-
dresses it. 1t resemb les a circus in a
town off the railroad.
Warming with his argument, the
mouutaineer Congressman is batbeG
in perspiration. His shirt collar
willis, and his wrist bands melt. Ii
his gesticulations he swabs his face
, with his pocket handkerchief, adding
emphasis to his argument by the
very swabbing. His words we'll &c
his lips seemingly unbidden, and are
uttered with rapidity and precision
There are thunderstorms and viviC
flashes Of lightning in his speeches
but soft tropical skies and COLDER
sunsets follow them. Anon the at
mosphere is irridescent with sarcasm
He throws pictures upon the clouds
pictures that recall the pencil o
Hogarth. Finally. he winds up will
a terse and mastery summing up
topping it off with a quotation from
| either Shakespeare or the Bible
gathers up his papers, and resume
his seat. Then the spell is broken
Members flock about him in con
graduation, and the House regain
it's composure.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
Baked Squash.

Baked squash is not often seen upon
the up to date menu, but it is one OF
the best ways of cooking this winter
vegetable. The squash is cut into pieces
of the size desired and then peeled and
the seeds and soft part removed. 1t re.
quires from l to y hours to bake.
Eaten hot. with butter and seasoning, il
is good substitute for sweet potatoes.
Winter squash can also be baked by
cutting it into halves and removing the
seeds and soft part. then turning the
cut side down III a pan to bake. When
it is done. scrape the vegetable from the
shell and season pl,ntifully with butter.
salt and pepper : mash Is drier when
cd of cooking is the beyt
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
Nantucket Gineerbread.

There are many receipts for the max
ing of gingerbread, yet the principal
ingredients and methods are very much
the same. Good materials must be used
in it's manufacture as well as exact
measure in compromising it to insure
perfect results. The compound must be
left very soft, kneaded only just enough
to keep it from sticking to well flour
ed board, baked in brisk oven. The
SO called Nantucket gingerbread is made
as follows:
A cupful each of sugar and molasses.
a cupful of butter, eggs, tea
spoonful of soda dissolved in a half cup
full of warm water, teaspoonful OF
salt and the same of ginger. Stir in
-four and knead as little as possible.
Roll in thin sheets and bake in brisk
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
Pointed Paragraphs.

People are never satisfied with
high bread baker.
The parlor is the most frequented
of all court rooms.
Discipline is the harness whereby
heavy loads are easily drawn.
Every bad act is a knot on the
thread of life.
Silent genius is heard quicker than
loud ignorance.
The right kind OF a book for the
table is one full of plates.
1t is impossible to agree with most
people-unless you disagree with
them.
Young man, remember Jonah, and
never allow nything to keep you
down.
Mr. Depew's versatility enables
him to go from optomism to pessim-
ism without a change of costume
Washington Post.
An English clergyman classes foot
ball among the devices of the devil.
1t is certainly hot enough.-Gincin-
natl Commercial Tribune.
Devotees of the gridiron are fond
of praising the hardest kicker.
What's the matter with the mule?-
| Florida Times-Unfon and Citizen.
Surely they have read Mark Han
| mas history to no purpose who fear
| he will let the three doubtful ones in
the legislature get away from him.
| Chicago Record.
There may be no danger of a rup-
ture between the United States and
| Spain, but the war preparations OF
both countries give the goddess OF
peace sort of chill Post.
Senator Mason, in speaking in
Chicago of the United States senate,
q few days ago, said: "The word
parliament" you know, is derived
from the word 'parley,' to talk.
have often wondered why the United
States senate was called senate in
stead of parliament, or a 'talka-
ment.'
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
In FAVOR OF RAILROAD.
The Suit Brought by Mrs. FulI
Against R. & s.

The jury in the suit brought by Mrs
FuIp against the Roanoke & Southern
Railway, for killing her son, decided
all nj the issues in favor of the Rail-
road Company. 1t was late Saturday
evening when the Jury came in.and rt-
ported it's decision. The issues and
answers are as follows:
1st Did defendant Company fail to
sound the whistle for the crossing
Answer, no.
2od Did defendant Company fail to
keep proper lookout? Answer, no.
3rd Was plaintiffs inte-tate negli-
gent? Yes.
4th. Was defendants failure to
sound the whistle for the crossing d
prf.ximate cause of the death of plain
tjff's intestate No.
9Th. Was defendants failure to
keep proper lookout proximate
cause of the death of plaintiffs mites
| tate? No.
9th. What amount Of damage is
plaintiff entitled to recover? Moth
| ing.
| There was but one issue in the suit
brought by the Eastern Building s.
Loan Association, Of Syracuse, N :,
/ against Mai. j. W. McCurry 1t was
this: s'Is defendant indebted to
| plaintiff and If so in what sum?' The
answer was in favor of the plaintiff,
| the amount being about 800.
ORDER BY THE COURT.
| Judge Starbuck made the following
order Friday, which explains itself
This cause coming on to be heard
before His Honor, Fl. r. Starbuck, it
| is by consent of the counsel for the
| plaintiff and defendant ordered that
the restraining orders here tofore is.
sued by him in this cause do not apply
to the report of the sale of the j. W
Alspaugh plantation to Q. Love and
that Lindsay Patterson and Clement
Manly, Commissioners, are authorized
to proceed TO receive the money anG
execute the deed in conformity with
the sale OF the said laud as they are
authorized to do in the order ap
pointing them Commissioners anC
said Commissioners shall hold the
purchase money as real estate unit
the end OF this suit and this orde
shall be without prejudice except a.
herein above stated.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
TOM SETTLE TALKS,
He Says Russell is Running Things
on Populist Lines.

oh EopulIst blneS
"The Republican party is going
through crucial stage just now in
our State" said ex-Representative
Thomas Settle to Post reporter at
the Shoreham. "The situation is in.
deed critical, and calls for the wisest
action on the part of all who are
interested in the future welfare of the
party, the very existence of which is
now threatened.
''In the first place, our Governor,
who was elected as a Republican, has
formed an alliance with outside
elements, and is running things on
purely POpulistic lines, using the
patronage at his disposal and all the
prestige of his office to the detriment
of the party that put him in power.
He has gone so far that he can no
longer be classed as a Republican,
and all his Efforts are now in the line
of solidifying himself with his Popu-
listic supporters. The effect of the
civil service law, too, is prejudicial to
the Republicans. There are 1000
deputy collectors of internal revenue
| in the State, and they are all Demo-
| Gratis, protected by the statute.
That they will all use their places to
| promote the interests of their own
party when the occasion arises is an
assertion that demonstrates it's own
truth.
"Again, in the matter of dispensing
Federal positions, the central part OF
| the State, which contributed SO
largely to Republican success, has
| been ignored. The offices have gone
to other localities for some reason or
other, and considerable dissatisfac-
ton has been the result. Great
| danger lies ahead in probable
change of the election laws. With
| Democratic return to power in the
state, the present laws insuring an
honest ballot and fair count will
doubtless be overturned. Looking
the whole field over, the situation is
not bright for us. We may manage
to pull out, but there m lst be a radi-
cal change. At present the party is
sadly demoralized, and to all but the
ultra sanguine the future holds out
but little hope"
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
PERSONAL CHAT.

Mrs. Susan Hawkins. an aged negress
living in Kentucky, was once owned by
the Washingtons.
/ Senator Mills of Texas has struck
more oil on his property in that state,
and it is said that his latest strike is
richer than any of the previous ones.
J. H. Carroll, recently appointed con-
sui to Messina, Italy, is descendant of
Charles Carroll of Carrollton and is
said to be the only one of the family
who was ever Republican.
Theodore De1yannis, the late prime
minister Of Greece, was left penniless
while at school He obtained govern
ment clerkship and on a small salary
educated his two younger brothers.
Alexander Milton Ross, the noted
scientist who died in Detroit, was a
compositor in New York when William
Cullen Bryant, then editor of The Post,
discovered his talent and became inter
ested in him.
Judge Gray, while officiating at a
marriage ceremony at Bowling Green,
KY, the other day, was SO fustered by
the beauty of the bride that he asked
her if she would "solemnly promise to
love, support and protect this man. -
The late General Bourbaki was once
urged by his friends to be a candidate
for the crown of Greece, to succeed King
Ohio. "When a man." he wrote in re-
ply, "has become a general of France,
he does not care to accept a second rate
throne"
Senator Mason, in speaking in Chi.
cago of the United States senate few
days ago, said: "The word parliament,
you know, is derived from 'parley, to
talk. I have often wondered why the
United States senate was called senate
instead of parliament or 'talka-
ment. -
Professor Mahaffy was once travelling
in England, and in the same compart-
ment with him was melancholy gen
tleman dressed in black, who inquired
of Dr. Mahaffy, care you saved?''
eyes, was the reply, "but it was a
very narrow squeak, and don't like
talking much about it. +"
Austin Collaher, the old boyhood
friend of Abraham Lincoln, said recent
ly: "Abe always remained at the head
of his classes His studious habits made
him favorite with the teacher, which
caused great deal of jealousy among
his classmates toward him, and, not be-
ing generally liked anyhow, it made
him very unpopular.
Fifty years ago Mr.. and Mrs. Jarrett
Haynes, who were the pioneers of Pa.
ducah, KY, and each Of whom is more
than 80 years of age, planted a walnut
in the yard, from which sprung a tree.
It grew to be large tree, and year OF
two ago was cut down and sawed into
timber. The lumber is now at the
Haynes home and is being saved to
make the collins of the eccentric couple
when they die.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
STAINED GLASS EFFECTS.
Made at Home with Putty, White Lead
and Bits of Glass,

Made at Home with Putty, White Lead
aud Bits of Glass.
Beautiful stained glass effects can be
obtained at an extremely low cost with
the help of simple materials, a few tools
and little good taste and mechanical
ingenuity. The materials required are
putty, white lead and bits of glass and
broken china. The Omaha Bee, which
describes the process says that the one
tool necessary to work properly with is
first class diamond pointed glass cut
ter, with nippers at the side to break
the glass after making the incision.
Following are the directions given in
the journal quoted:
The window to be filed in should first
have pane of clear glass inserted as a
protecting basis upon which to work.
Measure this accurately and cut paper
the exact size. On the paper draw a de-
sign in charcoal. Duplicate this paper
and cut out each POI ton of the design
representing the bits of glass In mo-
sale window this is only necessary for
the figure which forms the central mo-
tive around which the irregular mosaic
pieces are grouped almost at haphazard.
Ribbons are about the easiest things to
insert in such window, but, whatever
the design, it should be white or some
rather Opaque glass, SO it will stand out
in bold relief from the varied colors and
shapes surrounding it. When the bits OF
paper corresponding to the design are
cut, lay them ON the wrong side of the
glass to be cut and mark the pattern
with piece of soap
A pretty design for bits of mosaic
may be obtained by taking a large piece
of glass and giving it one quick blow in
the center, thus causing cracks to radi
ate therefrom, producing sort of star
like formation. Jewels may also be
made from thick chunks of glass by
hammering them into irregular shape.
of the desired size, but the ready made
jewels can be bought at any glass man
ufacturer's
When the glass is ready to put il
place, lay the paper design under the
glass already in the window frame
which, of course, has been removed anC
laid fiat on table. Then group tn,
pieces corresponding to the design ovel
the latter and work in the background
to fit. This should be in as large pieces
as possible, in vertical lines, or BRICK
like divisions. Around each window
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
THE SWIFT CYCLISTS.

Teddy Hale. the champion long dis
lance rider. intends to return to this
country soon.
John s. johnson and Arthur Gardi-
ner are training at Atlanta and are de-
sirous of arranging matches with Mi
chaeL
Chase, the English bicyclist, beat the
100 mile road record, covering that dis
lance in 4 hours, 16 minutes and So
seconds.
Earl w Peabody has beaten thinner
mans record OF 103 first prizes in one
season by one prize He has also secur-
ed many second and third prizes.
The remarkable time of minute 90
1-5 seconds for mile was recently
made by Charles T. Earl of the Kings
County wheelmen in private trial.
Arthur Gardiner is training for shy
at some of the records held by Jimmy
Michael He says he can ride mile
better than minute 30 2-5 seconds, but
it is doubted.
The dream of Jimmy Michael's life
is to become either famous jockey and
to ride the horses Of Michael Dwyer or
else to become famous in the prize ring
Is featherweight puGilist.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
THE CARE OF THE WHEEL
An English journal Gives Good Advice to
Amateur Riders.

An English journal Gives Good Advice to
Amateur Riders.
The following good advice to anna
tours as to keeping their wheels in order
is reproduced from an English journal
When making your weekly inspection,
do not overlook testing all nuts, bolts
and screws, and this should also be done
before each long ride, for the loss of a
single nut may cause walk of many
miles or a return trip by train.
Use good wrench with square jaws,
and as quickly as the jaws become worn
or mutilated throw the wrench away
and get new one. Otherwise you will
destroy the corners of the nuts until
they cannot be securely frightened. Lock
all nuts and bolts firmly and with grad
>ual pressure, but don't use your full
strength, as they will surely twist apart.
Keep the enamel free from mud and dirt
and the nickeled parts from rust, and
your bicycle will look fresh and new
until it wears out.
Lack of cleaning will make machine
dingy and old looking in short time.
Ordinary furniture polish will keep a
luster on the enamel and will also
brighten up an old finish, dull from
neglect. For the nickeled parts use putt
pomade, powdered pumice and water,
whiting or any of the standard polishes.
The best way to remove rust is with
cold water, cotton waste and plenty Of
muscle
Always wipe a machine dry and pol
ish the parts after riding in rain or fog.
Unless you thoroughly understand tax
ing your wheel to pieces and restoring
the parts properly let repair man dc
the job the first time and watch the
operation, so that you can do it in the
future
The bearings should be removed anG
cleaned after each 500 miles. or, say
once a month Soak the cones and balls
in benzine and then wipe dry Do not
use kerosene for cleaning purposes IN
der any circumstances 1t does not evap
crate 1t causes rust. and once in ths
bearings it will cut them out like flint
emery
When the balls are placed back in the
races, apply several drops of oil before
Tightening each cone If You find any
worn or broken cones, balls or races
have them reDlaced at once
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
GIVING A PARTY.
The Project Seemed an Easy One, but II
Wasn't.

The Project Seemed an Easy One, but II
Wasn't.
We had come to the conclusion that
we ought to take our turn at giving
party, SO my wife and I sat down to fig
ure out whom we should invite.
Glow about the Browns?'' asked.
ooh, they never go anywhereP' she
replied.
"We1l, the Smiths?''
"Oh," said she, ''they make me
tiredi They think party can't be given
unless they are invited. I'll show them
about that. No, we don't want them;
but there are the Joneses.' -
"Not much," said I, putting my foot
down fatty. 81 won't have that woman
In my house. Well drop them forth
with; but the Jenkinses might do.''
"Oh, wouldn't dare to invite them.
Their boy has the diphtheria and they
might bring it to our children. The
Whites, however,
mo; he owes me money and won't
pay. won't have him around until he
does. Neither can we invite the Greens
for the opposite reason. 1t would be per-
sona11y too embarrassing. However, we
can ask the Blacks
''Not much. She didn't invite me to
her party. We can't invite the Barlows
without making enemies of the Will
6nses, and vice versa. The Williamses
won't go where they do not play cards,
and the Tuppers where they do, and
"Weu''-
1--WE don't know another soul in
town."
''Then don't see how we can give a
party at all"
ssNeither do L"
So we didn't.
How much easier 1t is to plan for a
nice little poker party-gentleman only
In the latter case you merely invite
around the fellows you know you can
beat, blowing in 81 for crackers and
cheese and beer, and milk them Of all
their money. Give me poker party
every time-provided do the inviting.
Tom Hall in New York Sunday
World
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
Let Us Stop TO Think.
Outlook,


Let US stop to think OF the good
bye kiss. Better miss a car than
leave heart-ache.
Let US stop to think of the children.
We, too, were children once and
loved to be remembered.
Let US stop to think of the aged.
For us, too the evening shadows will
close at length and We shall, per-
chance be left at desolate hearth
stones. We will need to be remem-
bered then.
Let us stop to think of the strang
er. We, too, have been alone and
needed the touch of the kindly hand
upon our lives, and many a life has
gone out in the blackness OF dark
ness for the lack of such a touch as
any one of US might have given.
Let us stop and think of God and
the future. At best the time is short
and the end is near. And when it
shall come, blessed will be he to
whom the entrance upon another life
will be but the realization of dear and
familiar dreams, the contamination
of lifetime of loDgings. Let us STOP
to think. If there be any virtue. L
there be any praise, let US stop to
think upon these things.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
Means Much for Winston.
Charlotte Observer.

Charlotte Observer.
The announcement In this morn
ing's dispatches that the Seaboard
Air Line has acquired control of the
Cape Fear & Yadkin Valley is an i'm
portant one. The last named is the
longest railroad in the State-about
275 understanding from the noun
tains to the sea. Its passing into
the hands of q fairly strong system
means good deal to Greensboro,
for instance, and to Winston, the
latter of which places has connection
with it over the Norfolk & Western.
Railroad competition does not
always mean what it seems to. Com
petitive lines, at Charlotte, we will
say, maintain rates by force oflaw,
whether they would cut or not; but
there are many advantages in hav-
ing this competition, whether it's
effects are apparent on the surface or
not, and every junction point is
entitled to be congratulated.