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DROPPED INTO POETRY.
And Then Lost His Job In the House o.
Representatives.

And Then Lost His Job In the House of
Representatives.
A little incident that took place the
other day at the main door of the house
of representatives resulted in a reduc-
ton in the house force by the dismissal
of doorkeeper. Senator George of Mis-
sissippi, who speaks with broad, south
ern accent, walked over to the house to
see Congressman Dinsmore. AS he was
about to pass through the door one Of
the doorkeepers, not knowing the Mis-
sissippi statesman, laid his hand on his
arm and detained him
Here, sir, are you representative"
he called out.
mo, sah, replied Senator George.
st am a member, sab, of the United
States senate, and want to see Repre-
sentative Dinsmore, sab.
This doorkeeper was resident of the
Bowery district in New York and had
cultivated a grim sense of humor which
he was in the habit of exploiting at the
expense of men with pecu1iarities. He
promptly replied to the venerable SEN
ator:
Representative Dinsmo', sab,
Is not upon the flo, sab.
He went home at half past 70, sab,
And won't be back mo-, sab.
Washington Cor Brooklyn Eagle.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11
The Oldest Women.

The New York Sun, asked to name
the ten American women who will
live longest in history, gives this
answer: Martha Washington, Re
becca Rolte (Pocahontas), Mollie
Pitcher, Elizabet Blackwell, Eliza
beth Cade Stanton, Priscilla Alden,
Eliza Goose (Mother Goose), Maria
Mitchell, Harriet Beecher Stowe and
Lucretia Mott.
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ERIE MEDICAL co., BUFFAL0.N.Y.
Mortgage Sale.


The undersigned will sell by public auc-
ton, for cash, at the Court house door in
Winston, N. c., on Monday, the 18th day
of March. 1897, at IL O. clock, M, the follow
ing described property: Lying and being
in the County of Forsyth and State afore.
said and known as lot No. in Block Ii of
the land of the Inside Land and Improve
ment Company, being fifty feet by one
hundred and forty feet, fronting on Gro
martie street and between Bruse and Price
streets, according to an official map of the
property of the Inside Land and Improve
ment Company. copy of which is on file
in the Registers Office of Forsyth county in
book % of deeds at page 401.
This sale is by virtue of power and au-
thority given in deed of trust from G. A.
Hasten and wife, Maggie Hasten to Charles
G. Goodrich, executed on the. Both day of
September, 1892, and recorded in the office
of the Register of Deeds of Forsyth county,
in book II. folio 4, to which reference may
be had This 23d Feb, 1897.
CHARLES G. GOODRICH, Trustee.
By Glenn & Manly, Attorneys.
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Mamsna Was Up to Date.

"No, daughter; just tell the young
man that he can never take you sleigh
riding with sleepy looking old horse
like that. -
"Why, mamma, that's false pride. "
Nothing of the sort. It's Just COM
mon sense. It is plain that the horse
was chosen simply because he can be
driven with one hand. Detroit Free
Press
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No Talk Needed.

Chumley = You're a mighty poor
talker, especially to ladies' How did
you raise the nerve to propose to Miss
Sweet?
Dumley-Oh-aw- didn It say much
of anything. I handed my ring to her,
and she slipped it on her left finger and
said, "Ail right; it fitsr'-Truth
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11
Fashion Echoes.

The flower muff, as a substitute for
the bridesmaids bouquet, is a pretty
feature at some of the recent weddings
Collars formed of graduated rows of
pearls and held in shape by diamond
slides are in great request for evening
wear.
Military braid is employed for belts,
with gold clasp in rocco designs
Elastic corsets are a new invention
for reducing superfluous adipose tissue
and producing long, slim waist with
out any harmful results.
Elton jackets of fur and cloth jackets
with wide fur revers complete the most
fashionable skating costumes.
Torchon and valenciennes patterns
combined are the new laces for trim
ming undergarments.
Coral buttons are perhaps the latest
novelty and are charming on a black
velvet gown.
Elephants hide and black monkey
skin are represented in the very newest
leather goods.
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The Adorer-It's wonderful, old man,
what love will enable fellow to see in
a girl that he never saw before.
The Onlooker-No doubt. But it's
equally wonderful what it won't let
him see that he'll see later-Brooklyn
Life
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The Blow Little SCREENED.

''We will not discharge you," said
the manager. 1--WE shall allow you to
tender your resignation.
rendering it will not make it any
less tough said the young man who
was getting laid off until better times
Cincinnati Enquirer
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THE NARROW HOUSE.
HINTS ON REMoDELINe TuNNEL-LIkE
ROOMS.

Directions For Overcoming Inherent De-
fects In Hall and Parlor-How Hori-
xontal Divisions In Narrow Space Tend
to Apparent Width and Coziness.
In making suggestions for overcoming
inherent defects in the various rooms Of
a house The Art Amateur illustrates a
hallway or passage that has the effect of
breadth, Notwithstanding the fact that
it is but feet in width. This is obtain
ed by means of the broad panel over the
entrance, by the crossbeams on the cell
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11

Miss Antique-Are you quick to take
hint?
Young .Harum Scarum-Yes, very.
''What would you do if 1 should turn
down the gasf'
"Call for help. Strand Magazine
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Where the Bike Fails.

"Was the elopement carried out as it
had been planned?''
mo; it was postponed. You see, it
rained and was SO muddy wheeling
was impossible. Brooklyn Life.
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The HIGHEST Grade.

"Do you think, Parvenu, that your son
Is acquiring good education at college?''
He must be getting the best. He draws
on me about every other day to make pay
ments on it. Detroit Free Press.
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Highly Progressive.

sis Scrymser progressive?"
Progressive? Why, that fellow can
tell when his wife is going to make
mince pie. He always has the night
mare the night before. Chicago Rec
ord
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Repealed.


81 saw mans light put out neat an
sudden once, - remarked an old Arizona
cattleman. I'm fact, it was about the
neatest an suddenest demise I ever see.
"a stranger with overgrown shootin
irons danglin at his flank an consid 'ra-
BILE mescal an other liquids slowed un-
der his vest staggered into Whisky
Jacks saloon at Horsehead an demand
ed more liquor kind of boisterouslike.
Jack sized him up in second an told
him he had had enough an couldn't get
no more. The stranger pulled his gun,
an layin it across the bar remarked:
It's one of a mans inalienable
rights. secured an granted to him an
his heirs forever, to have all the booze
he can pay for. There's your money.
Hand out you refreshments, er my gun
is liable ter go off.
Who might you be?' inquired Jack,
perfectly ca 'mlike.
Well, I might be the Count of
Nj onte-Christo, but I amt. I am plain
Joe Kingsbury a-demandin of his con-
stitutional rights
Well. the act creatin Joe Kings
bury is hereby repealed An when the
smoke cleared away it was observed
that Jack repealin act had taken effect
Immediately. San Francisco Post.
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VARIOUS NOTES.
skirts Straight In Front-Importance %
the Childrens Caters.

Bodices of tailor made gowns are gener-
ally close fitting, with a loose plastron of
a different material and color. At present
it is the bodice affecting the form OF the
applique bolero, square or round, which is
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11
zanzihar.s New snltan.

Hamoud bin Mohamn.ed Said is the
name of the man whom the British
have chosen to succeed the late sultan
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Notice

Having duly qualified as executor of the
last will and testament of Susan Hartmsn,
deceased, all persons having claims against
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.
J. o. WHITE, Executor of
Susan Hartman, decd.
Mast IL Griffith, Attys,
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HAMoUD. THE NEW SULTAN OF ZANZIBAR
Of Zanzibar. The new sultan is cousin
OF the late sultan and high caste
Arab, who, needless to say. will be en-
tirely satisfied to do as he is told. He
will NEEDLE very little in the actual
government of the country. Zanzibar Is
the principal gateway to the east coast
of Africa, hence the so1icitude Of the
British concerning its ruler.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-11

1t is impossible to discourage the
man who has learned in whatsoever
condition he finds himself Herewith to
be content.
The man who sits on limb and saws
it off is Solomon compared to the one
who thinks he can sin without having
to suffer. Ram Horn.
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Joe Choate's Joke.


Truth.
Joe Choate's Joke.
Brooklyn is said to form the Second
judicial district Of New York. There
have been men rash enough to say that
its rulings have been considered very
bad. Among lawyers Of the east it has
passed into an adage that all the deci-
sions of the Second judicial district are
reversed on appeal. Not to put too fine
a point upon it, the Second judicial dis
triot is regarded as exceedingly "pun-
ky
One time Joseph Choate had case
before the supreme court and was max
ing an oral argument.
MAY it please the court, y said he in
his blandest tones, fthis case is appeal
ed from the Second judicial district Of
New York. - Then he paused moment
and went on with a frightened glance,
as if new lights had come to him, but
there are reasons, may it please the
court, why this case should be revers-
ed Chicago Post.
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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. Ii you
want the patronage of the people, make
your wants known
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Of The
Sentinel
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.
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That is The right kind of advertising-the
steady, judicious sort-when you have
something the people want Tell the story
in plain, direct, busine SIS like way, and keep
on telling it until you have interested them.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-24
BRAzIL's LOSS IN NawouNDED.
Official Report of the Operations Against
Fanatics at Canudos.

Buenos Ayrcs, Argentine, via Calves
ton, Texas, August photographic ad-
vices from Rio Janeiro, Brazil, state that
the official report on the operations
against the fanatics around Canudos
during the last few weeks shows that 240o
Brazilian troops have been wounded.
Great difficulty is found in transporting
arms, ammunition and stores to the gov.
ernment forces owing to interference by
the fanatics. In the meantime large
forces Of fanatics, all we'll armed, have
appeared in the States of Sac Paulo and
Parana. They have raided several planta-
tloIls and small towns.
The fanarics near Canudos are now
we'll -entrenohed in fortified positions
awaiting an attack There have been
several skirmishes, but for several days
no operations of Importance have been
reported. The fanatic force in the vic1ni-
ty of Canudos is now eight thousand
strong.
A bill has been introduced in the Bra
zilian Congress which has for it's purpose
an increase in duties on all imported food
stuffs. 1t is reported that the govern
ment of Brazil is negotiating with a
European nation for the sale of one of her
armored war ships now in course of con-
struction
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-24
AFTER FORTY YEARS.
A Man Finds His Sister Who Believed Him
Dead.

Syracuse, N. Y, August 23.-James
.Speers Of Boston, a boot and shoe dealer,
aged rs years, stopped in this city Sunday
while en- route to the G. A. r. encamp-
ment at Buffalo. He went to the resi-
dence of Thomas Purdy at 3l5 Centre
street and inquired for Mrs. Mary Purdy,
Thomas's mother. The latter was sent for
but she did not know the stranger. Mrs.
Purdy is 79 years old and is very feeble.
When Mr.. Speer's mentioned his name
she hesitated and then burst into tears.
She realized that she was in the presence
OF her brother, whom she had not seen In
years and whom she believed to be dead.
There was happy reunion.
Mrs. Purdy was born in province In
the North of Ireland About fifty years
ago her brother James emigrated to this
country. Later he enlisted in the army
aud fought in the civil war. Mrs. Purdy
came to this country soon after her broth
er and for two years kept up commuuica
tion with him. Then he announced that
he was going to marry a Catholic girl.
His sister tried to dissuade him, saying
that the family were firm Presbyterians
and opposed the marriage.
Mr.. Speers thinking that there was
some i'll feeling did not write again.
This .as over forty years ago. Lately
Mr.. Speers discovered his sisters where
abOuts
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-24
ANOTHER KIDNAPPING :?
Albany May Have a Companion Crime to
Last Weeks Sensation.

Albany, N. Y, August 23.-What may
prove to be another kidnapping case or
else an elopement in this vicinity de-
veloped today when the police were re
quested by the superintendent of police of
Chatham to look after man by the
name of Adam Conrad who left Chatha m
Friday with the twelve year old daughter
of man named Kissling, who lives at
Little Ferry Detectives found that the
man had breakfasted with the girl at the
Vendome hotel at seven O'Clock this
morning, and informed the proprietor
that he was going to New York on the
day boat which leaves here at eight
O'Clock The New York police were
notified to arrest Conrad when he should
reach there at six O'Clock tonight Conrad
is described as being fifty years old, dark
hair and moustache. and five feet four
inches tall. The ho5el proprietor and the
superintendent of police of Chatham are
both of the opinion that the girl looked
to be nineteen years old, and say she did
not act as though she were in Conrad S
company against her will.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-24
PRESIDENT MCKINLEY AND PARTY.
VIII Start for Encampment at Buffalo
This Aftern oon.

notel Champlain, August 23.-The last
day Of the visit of the presidential party
10 thls resort was one of preparatory
Dustle for departure with few interesting
incidents.
Az eleven O'Clock the 21st regiment, U.
.. A. from the nearby post; marched
upon the green in front of the hotel and
vas M reviewed for tho last time by the
RESIDENT and Secretary Of War. The
a'i MoiInlng parade was gone through with,
anu marching salute, after which the
posi- officers paid their respects to the
resident es and Secretary of War
B Inc remainder Of the day was given up
10 ", preparations for the Journey to Buffalo.
In Inc special train leaves here at 2 a. N.
az S,55 in the afternoon.
= Inc President and Mrs. Mckinley and
gnelr immediate party will occupy DR..
UJepeW 9 private car. The President said
this morning.:
=. never enjoyed an outing more in my
ME than have here. 1t Is one of the
most beautiful spots to spend a vacation,
comfort. Both Mrs. Mckinley and I
have improved in health, and, If possible,
would stay here longer"
mrs. Mckinley was presented today
with an OIL painting, floral piece painted
py =. w. ,Seavey Of Boston. The glver
did not wish his name mentioned. The
closing entertainment at the hotel took
place IN the dining room at $50 tonight
and was extremely ludicrous, the colored
walters forming the talent.
The President was amused at the pre-
tentious titles given by the performers.
One OF the most prominent contestants in
the cake walk was Roubert r. Walker of
Boston "The Fashion Plate of Washing
ton street.
The presidential party left tonight on a
special train of three cars. The party con-
sisted Of President Mckinley. Mrs Nc
Kinley and servants; Secretary of War
A]ger and Mrs. Alger, Major Pruden of
the White House and Assistant Secretary
Cortelyou. Secretary Porter did not go
with the President. Secretary of War
Alger said tonight: "You may quote
me as saying that the presidential party
will return here next year.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-24
TRAIN WRECKED BY TRAMPS.
Seven Persons injured Near Riverdale,

Chicago, August 23.-An engine at
tached to q heavy excursion train on the
Chicago and Calumet Terminal railroad
was derailed last night near Riverdale.
The passengers were thrown from their
seats by the jar, and one man was
probably fatally injured. Six others re-
ceived slight injuries.
After delay of two hours the engine
was raised to the track and the train pro-
ceeded. The injured are Joseph z.
Murray, injured internally, may, die;
Thomas Kennedy, engineer; Daniel f9s-
ter, fireman; Benjamin Mead, John u.
Smalley, - Allison, B. q. Young.
1t is very evident that the accident was
caused by misplaced switch, believed TO
have been the work of tramps. The sWltch
was found broken in two places. The
baggage car was telescoped over the cab
and the coal tender. Murray was riding
in this car and was caught in the debris.
he was dug out unconscious. The force
of the shock was so great that the track !;
was literally torn out of the groun d..
There were $1,000 passengers on board
and had the train not been running at a
slow rate of speed terrible loss of life
would have resulted.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-24
THE OHIO CAMPAIGN.
Situation in the State Peculiar One
The Republican Managers in Con-


Chicago, August 23.-National Repub1i-
can managers are preparing to take part
in the campaigns in half dozen states
where local elections will be held this
fall. Henry G. Payne national executive
committeeman from Wisconsin; Charles
G. Dawes of Illinois, Col. W. A. Rand
of Wisconsin, E. v. Smalley of the
national sound money league, George E.
Roberts Of Iowa and S. A. Perkins,
private secretary to Senator M. A. Hanna
and assistant secretary of the national
Republican committee, are in the city.
Two conferences have bean held with
NJ j. Dowling, secretary of the National
Republican league, regarding the policy
of the various state campaigns in which
the election of q United States Senator is
at stake. 80 lS tass
Two informal conferences have been
held, which were participated in by
Henry G. Payne, Col. Rand, Charles 6.
Dawes, President Perkins of the college
league and Secretary Dowling,s at which
Mr.. Dowling's plans for league work in
the various states where state campaigns
are on were discussed.
The conference at which the plans of the
league Will be QeUernlneu Will Jake place
as. soon as Major Charles Dick of Ohio,
secretary of the Republican National COM
mittee, arrives. Mr.. Dick stands very
close to Senator Hanna and will represent
the national chairman in the conference.
One feature Of especial moment in the
conference will be the Ohio campaign.
The situation In Ohio is peculiar ono,
and it is the desire of those high in the
councils of the party that no mistake
shall be made. What part, If any, the
Republican league will take in the
elections in Virginia, Iowa, Kentucky,
Maryland and Massachusetts, will also be
determined on at the coming meeting
The question rs to the propriety of the
league renewing the relations with the
national committee, which were SO
effective last year in the national CAM
paign, is also an important one;
Early in July Secretary Dowling and
Gen. McAlpine, who was at that time
presidents of the league, perfected an ar
ran cement with chairman Hanna which
practically placed the league in the rela-
tive position of an auxiliary of the
national committee, but under Its 1mme-
diate direction.
This was done to avoid any clashing of
purposes. as had been the case in previous
years. 1t is considered probable that this
plan will be again adopted.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-24
Store Looted at Lebanon Depot.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.j

Sanford, August 23.-Saturday night the
general merchandise store Of Goodwin &
Wentworth at Lebanon Depot was entered
by thieves and over $aoo worth OF goods
stolen. Entry to the store was made
through the cellar windows. The only
clue to the robbers was furnished by Ja-
cob Gerrish, who started for SomersWorth
early Sunday morning on MS wheel.
Near Messenger bridge he found new
rubber boot by the roadside. Several pairs
of rubber boots were taken from GOODWIN
q Wentworth's store and 1t is supposed
that the burglars dropped one OF eiie boots
where it was found by Gerrish. ny uhls
1t is believed that the thieves peiohg IL
North Berwick or Somersworth.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-24
BRAVE INDIAN TROOPS.

Heroic Conduct of Artillerymen After
Their Ammunition Was Gone.
San Francisco, August 23.-A private
letter received at Hong Kong from Dalta
Khel, India, gives some instances OF the
remarkable bravery of the British Indian
troops in the recent battle at Maizar
When the engagement opened Lieut..
Cruickshank was hit twice and killed,
and when his battery had exhausted all
its shrapnel, orders were given to retire.
In limbering up the wheel mule was shot,
but Havildar Amardin ran back under
fire and picked up both wheels, seventy
two pounds each and started to rejoin the
battery. He was shot dead. =. :. i Cruick-
shank's orderly then picked up the gun,
weighing two hundred pounds, \ single
handed and carried it to the gun mule.
The mule was shot dead, so he carried 1t
to the relief mule. Then he went back
and brought :n Lieut.. Cruickshank' S
body.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-24
:, The Police stopped the Fight.

New York, August a3.-A good attend
anee was attracted to the South Beach
Athletic club tonight to witness the con-
test for the bantam championship between
Sammy Kelly of New York and Austin
Rice of New London, Conn. After the
twelfth round it was evident that 1t was
but question of how much longer Rice
could stand the terrible straight left on
the body and face from Kelly. The police
at the end of the 18th round ordered Tom
Sharkey, who acted as referee, to stop the
bout and the fight was awarded to Kelly.