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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-17
THE SUGAR QUESTION.

Of the 4 200 million tons of sugar
consumed annually by the people OF
the United States only 800 million
are produced in this country. In
other words, where we produced one
pound we import fourteen.
According to the high protection
lists, those fourteen pounds must be
taxed in order that the producer and
manufacturer may get a higher price
for every pound he produces.
That is the unjust theory and the
unfair practice of the Protective
System-that the many are taxed
for the benefit of the few. Every
poor family in the United States
must pay more for living expenses,
even in times when it is difficult to
live.
The protection" inures to a few
thousand farmers and few sugar
manufacturers. How does it oper-
ate. The farmer In California and
Nebraska gets 81 a ton for his sugar
beets. The cost of reduction is So
ton. The product is worth $12 a
ton.
These figures show that the bulk of
the benefit of this protection" go
not TO the farmer but to the sugar
factory. Now, who owns the sugar
factories? The Sugar Trusti
The profits of one of the sugar fac
tories in California last year was
over SO per cent? The profits of the
farmers who raised the sugar beets
were less than 10.
For the. benefit Of the Sugar Trust
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-17
Intends to Preach Like Paul.

Rev. Charles M. Bower, of Rich
mond, an evangelist of the Apostolic
Church, founded by Rev. J. W.
Daugherty, has built him unique
boat with which he proposes to soon
start out, after the fashion Of the
Apostle Paul, to preach the Gospel on
the water. The mission-boat, which
will herald the doctrine of sanctiflca-
tion as taught by Rev. Mr.. Daugherty,
though not on quite as advanced lines
as it was practiced on Chingot Logue
Island year or two ago, has been rig
ged out and will startdown the James
in few days.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-17
Where's Mother.

God Housekeeping.
Bursting in from school or play,
This is what the children say,
Trooping, crowding, big and small,
On the threshold, in the hall
Joining in the constant cry,
Ever as the DAYS go by,
where's mother?
From the weary bed of pain
This same query comes again,
From the boy with sparkling eyes
Bearing home his earliest prize;
From the bronzed and bearded son,
Perils rast and honors won:
Where's mother?
Burned with lonely task,
One day we may vainly ask
For the comfort of her face.
For the rest of her embrace;
Let US love her while we may,
Well for US that we can say:
where's mother?
Mother with untiring hands
At the post of duty stands;
PatieLt, seeking OF her own,
Anxious for the good alone
Of her children as they cry,
Ever as the days go by:
Where's mother ~
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-17

every dinner table must contribute.
This is the doctrine of the Republi-
cans who are willing that the Sugar
Kings should make $25, 900, 900 out
of the people even though the poor
are suffering for the necessaries of
life. In opposition to this robber
tariff system is the Democratic party
with it's motto: Equal rights to all;
special privileges to nome"
W F. RURBANK
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-17
THE EDITORS.

The recent session of the North
Carolina Press Association, at More
head City, was the most largely at
tended for many years, if not within
the history Of the Association, and
the proceedings were characterized
by deep felt concern in matters per-
tanning to the interests of the news
papers and to the welfare of North
Carolina.
The 1897 session of the Associa-
ton is generally voted as one of the
most profitable of it's existence.
While there was commendable dis
position to subordinate pleasure to
business and to give due considera
ton to discussion of the several
topics presented for consideration,
there was also gratifying tendency
not to let these matters end in talk,
but to take some action upon them,
as was done in most instances.
A question of general interest
which received earnest consideration
was that of public education, and
resolution was very heartily adopted
giving assurance to the promoters of
education of the cooperation of the
press of North Carolina in efforts to
drive back the powers of ignorance
and to advance the cause of enlight
eminent among the people. 1t is safe
to say that in the educational cam
paign just inaugurated in the State
the editors will be in the very fore
front of the contests with the blight
ing Influences of illiteracy.
The success of this session will
afford inspiration to the editors in
their daily work and will prove a
source of encouragement to those
who value the Association as
medium for the promotion of the
mission of the press.
There was happy combination OF
business and pleasure at this session.
During the times set apart for bust
ness that was attended to and dur
ing the times appointed for pleasure
that was embraced.
The boys were cordially welcomed
by DIR. Blacknall, proprietor of the
Atlantic Hotel, and by the authori-
ties of both Morehead City and
Beaufort. A very eloquent address
of welcome was delivered by Mr.. G.
L. Abernethy, of the Beaufort
Herald. which was happily respond
ed to by Mr.. R. A Deal, of the
Chronicle, of the estate OF Wilkes"
With the Press Association and the
Medical Association in session at tie
same time, affairs looked lively
about the Atlantic Hotel and our
genial host, DR.. Blacknall. with his
wide reputation as a contributor to
the comfort of those who place them
selves under his care, was in his
native element. In such good hands,
it is predicted that this famous and
popular summer resort will attract a
larger number of visitors than usual
this season.
Among the diversions afforded the
editors were a moonlight excursion
on the sound and q visit to Beaufort,
where clam bake and oyster. roast
were served.
Arrangements were made for q
visit TO the Nashville Centennial Ex-
position and most OF the editors viii
take this trip between the 18th and
Both of September.
Delegates to the National Editorial
are anticipating with |
great pleasure the next session of
that body, which will be held at Dem
yer, Colorado, in 1898, probably |
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-17
Broad Tires.
Charlotte Observer.


The Charleston News and Courier,
which gives more attention-end al
ways well directed attention-to the
practical affairs of life than any
other Southern daily. is enlisted now
in the cause of broad tires on the
wheels of vehicles in South Carolina.
''The substitution of broad tire for
a narrow one is in itself very small
matter" it says. "The substitution
of good roads for bad roads is a
matter that concerns most OF the
people, and the change of tires means
that in effect" Which is very true
North Carolina has set the South an
example in the matter Of making
good roeds. We should be happy to
see South Carolina, by compelling
the use of the broad tire, set US all
an example in the matter of keeping
them good.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-17
SENATOR MILLS SPEAKS OUT.

SENATOR MILLS SPEAKS OUT.
Senator Mills, of Texas, gives ex-
preston to his Indignation in the
following manner, according to the
Washington Post of today:
"While the Republicans may sit
plain or defend their tariff bill, said
Senator Mills yesterday, "we can
appeal to the tribunal of the people
and we will win. There will not be a
peg left for the Republicans to stand
on. We will carry Ohio next fall, and
the next House of Representatives
will be overwhelmingly Democratic.
"But," said Mr.. Mills, "our party
ought to stand together. We ought
not to be stampeded by the appeals
of the lumber men or the borax men
or any other sort of men into any
agreement for high duties. l have
been through a storm in my State,
which is one of the greatest wool
raising States in the Union, ever
since [ espoused the cause of free
wool, but believing that | was right,
| have not wavered. The effect Of
this tariff bill upon the people will be
seen, however, not in it's high taxa
ton. but in the way 1t buttresses and
fortifes trusts of all kinds. Some of
these days this sort of legislation
will have to cease or we will see a
revolution in this country. The peo-
pie will not stand it. Driven to the
wall by the combinations of money
power, they will find leader, and we
shall see another Coxey's army-but
it will be an army" added Senator
Mills, (which will carry guns and
nsn them ;,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-17

AND now King Cotton comes in for
it's share of Tariff Legislation. We
presume that Senator Bacon, of
Georgia, who offered the amendment
placing raw cotton on the dutiable
list, thinks if there is any thing in
protective tariff, his great staple
should be recognized. 1t is needless
to say that the amendment went
through with a whoop.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-17
What He Did for Them.

Harper's Bazaar.
"Do you have mice in your house,
Parker?" asked Wicks.
eyes; lots of 'em," said Parker.
What on earth do you do for
them? I'm bothered to death by
them at my house."
"What do | do for 'em?' said
Parker. "Why, do everything for
them-provide 'em with a home,
plenty to eat, and SO forth. What
more can they expect?"
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-17
No Limit.
Indianapolis Journal.

Indianapolis Journal.
GA man," said the lecturer, "can
live without water for a week, with
out sleep for ten days and without
air for five minutes"
They amt no particular limit to
the time he can live without work, is
there?' anxiously asked Mr.. Dismal
Dawson.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-17

THERE is work to do in this COM
munity. Our progressive citizens
should at once arouse themselves
to the Importance of intelligent and
prompt action. What is Winston's
future? This is an important ques-
ton, and it's Importance should
appeal to every man, whether he is a
day Iaborer or property holder.
Every man is interested. just now
the extension of the railroads, that
we may have better connections and
q shorter and more direct line South,
is engaging our attention. Shall we
let this great opportunity slip J?
There is no time to lose. Men of
wealth should bestir themselves.
Men who work for wages should do
what they can. Men who work as
laborers should help, and let this be
"a long pull, a strong pull, and a
pull altogether for Winston's pro-
gress.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-17

THE people will soon be called upon
to vote on the proposition that each
school precinct be taxed $500 and
receive $500 from the State. Think
about this, good people.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-17
Another Legislative Blunder.

The last Legislature passed a law
imposing d license tax on non-resi-
dents who operate seines which catch
fish for sale, of 81, 500 year. In the
enrolled act and in the ratified and
printed law the record is made ''now
resident" This clerical error clearly
makes the whole act imperative.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-17
Lawisxille High school.

The closing exercises of the Lewis
vile High School will be held on June
I'D. DR.. G. j. Watkins, of Salem, will
present gold medal for the best
defamation by young lady. The
presentation address will be made by
State Senator S. f. Shore. Prof. Q.
A. Orrell and Mr.. e. r. Watkins are
principals of the school.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-17

CAR RUSSELL is looting things at
the A. & NJ. College. This is not sur
prising. Russell is highly capable of
raising a rumpus whenever the op-
portunity is presented.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-17

USUALLY tandem riders reach their
destination almost simultaneously.
Hanna got there in great shape, but
Bynum has not yet reported to the
ime-keeper.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-17

Mr.. BAYARD pleads for the gold
standard. Mr.. Bayard is a back
number. So will be the gold stand
ard after the people have had an
other Whack at it.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-17

The Indications are that this years
session of the Teachers Assembly
will be of unusual interest and profit.
A special program has been prepared
for Monday, June Dist, which is to
be devoted to the public school
question. 1t is desired that large
number of leading citizens of the
State, outside of the teachers, shall
be present at that time and partici-
pate in the discussion OF plans for
conducting the August campaign.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-17
He Landed.
Washington Post.

Washington Post.
The man who supplied the Bible
upon which President Mckinley took
the oath of office has finally secured
a job for his son in one of the depart
ments. 1t was devious route to the
pie counter, but it was successful.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-17
More Accurate.
Puck.

81 believe Speaker Reed has failed
to appoint the house committees -"
"You mean that he has succeeded
in not appointing them"
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-17
NOTICE

THE belated hot wave has arrived.
Now let the tardy wave of prosperity
get hump on it.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-17

MAY was cool, damp month; the
boys discovered slight inducements
to travel with bare feet; the dealers
made comparatively few sales of
straw hats; the passengers in open
street cars shivered more than
perspired; fires were often found to be
comfortable and flannel apparel
found a reader market than Cos
samers, and now June has SO far
been unusually cool, and summer is
slow to leave the lap of spring where
it has fingered SO long. And this
reminds US to say that we poor
mortals are never satisfied.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-17

II there is town or city in the
United States that deserves a public
building that place is Winston. We
ought to have it, and ought to go
to work in the proper way to get it.
Appointing committees and passing
resolutions will never accomplish
anything without efficient work.
Reidsville has public building and
SO has Greensboro, and now Durham
is to bave one. Why not Winston,
that has paid more revenue to the
government than all these places
combined?
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-17

The masculine bicyclists habit of
bending over their wheels in the form
of a caterpillar curling up for a
nights repose is on the decline, and
some hopes exist that it may yet be-
come obsolete among all riders, ex-
cepting those ''scorchers" who find
no sport on the wheel only as found
In speed. More and more it is being
realized that there may be an essence
of gentility as there has been a degree
of scramble in the art of riding the
cycle; some entertainment in guiding
"the silent steed" beyond that which
may exist in humping" ones way
over the road, the laughing stock of
spectators and a burlesque on
Athletic culture. Why can not a
man sit as straight and ride as
gracefully as lady?
GENERAL LoNGsTREET is being
severely roasted by some of his old
comrades for the many adverse criti-
cisms he has made upon the leading
Confederate generals. He has re-
fected seriously upon the generalship
of Lee as well as Others who were
soldiers in all the word implies.
General Longstreet is more to be
pitied than condemned and he should
not be taken seriously. 1t it is any
pleasure and satisfaction to him in
his old age to reflect upon Lee and
others, as he has done, why he should
be allowed to enjoy himself. So far
as the men whom he criticises are
concerned, their records are matter
of history and they need no defense
against the attacks of an old bar
nacle like General Longstreet.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

The. New York Independent says:
Baron Garofalo, . pupil Of Lombroso.
and himself an eminent penologist.
lately delivered popular address In
Rome, in which he made the state
ment that the total number OF mur-
ders in Italy during 1885 mounted mp
to number that allowed homicide
for every two hours of the year. He
discussed the deep.lying cansee, and
says the vendetta fingers in Italy as
recognized and legitimate way Of set
Ting what cowboy calls 50 difference
of opinions" to lack Of the enforce
ing of capital punishment. which inn
plies the absence Of an enlightened
public opinion that would sustain such
action; but, above all. to the neglect
OF the right kind Of instruction Of the
people. Baron Garofalo says that the
religious instruction given in the
United States and Great Britain has
in forty years diminished by one.half
the delinquents and mendicauta. while
in Italy there has been agreat increase
in both lines during the same period.
The readiness with which the atiletto
leaps from ,ts hiding place when an
italian = anrered shows how little re-.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16


me board OF visitors to the Naval
Academy at Annapolis. MI, in it,
annual report says 1--WE have noticed
With some surprise that the officers
and cadets Of the academy do not So.
lutte the colors BY removing shsir caps,
but simply touch them sitter $ formal
fashion. apparently modelled on for.
eign customs. Ladies are also saluted
in the same way, and not BY uncover
ing the head. There practices are
prescribed by orders. Believing that
any marked departure from recognized
military and social customs and mans
ners is unwise, the Board recommends,
first, that the National colors be sa-
lnted byuncovering the head second,
that ladies be recognized in the man.
ner usual among gentlemen. II il oh.
vlous that military salute is entirely
inappropriate when rendered to q lady,
who cannot hold military rank nor re-.
turn the salute in the same manner"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16
His Life Saved by a Dog.

A little wandering, homeless, com.
mon dog, lodging every one it met
on the street lest blow should be
aimed at it, used to nothing but kicks
and curses from the great animal
called man, has at last shown its orth
in way that will assure~it hereafter
o permanent home among friends.
Louis Carr, painter, was painting
the rear OF e vacant house belonging
to L. Store, in Clay street, between
Green and Jefferson streets. He was
far up the ladder, Just under the roof,
and painriny vigorously to finish up
by noon. Rather than so all the way
down to move the ladder to another
place, he was reaching far out and
painting. Suddenly be discovered that
the ladder was slipping, and having
no time to descend he caught the
caves of the house with his hands.
The ladder slipped from under his
feet and fell to the ground, leaving
him helpless, hanging ABOUT thirty
| five feet 10 midair. He called loudly
| for help, time and again. but no one
heard the cries, and he being at the
rear OF the house could not be seen.
The little dog heard him, however,
and sneaked around the house to see
what was up. He saw there was great
deal up and began to bark loudly. As
| he would sit beneath Carr his bark
would ring out sharply for moment
and then end with long passionate
howl. He would then run around the
house toward the Clsy Street Police
Station, which is directly across the
street, give few sharp barks there
and run again to his old position un-
der the dangling man, where he would
send out his piaintlve appeal more
desperately than before.
This attracted the attention of the
police, and although not understand
ing dog language, they easily guessed
there was something wrong. Accord
Iingly several of them ran over to the
honse, and Patrolman Frank Haifner
opened the back gate. They took in
the situation, and the ladder was soon
under the mans feet, SO he descended
with safety.
| Carr said that he had been hanging
from the caves for about Ten minutes,
.and had not help arrived when it did
he would surely have fallen from sheer
exhaustion. He declares that ne will
keep and raise the dog with care and
tenderness, and hereafter If any one
wants good fight Cd bis hands all he
will have to do will be to hit Carr's
dog.-Louisville Courier-J Journal.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16
How a Deaf aud Blind Girl Talks.

The hundreds OF personal friends of
Helen Keller, the totally blind and
totally deaf girl. whose development
and whose attachments are nothing
short of marvellous, and the tens OF
thousands who have become interested
in her will be pleased to learn of the
remarkable progress she uas been
making within the last year. Not
only does SHE use her voice constantly
in communicating with those about
her. but she has reached that stage
where those whe wish to talk with her
speak. to her as they would to any one
in full possession of all his senses.
Miss Keller no longer uses her fingers
to talk to others. She uses them now
in conversation simply to listen to
others who speak to her. BY placing
her fingers on the lips and throat OF
those who are talking to her she not
only almost instantly shears" words
that are difficult to pronounce clearly,
but she is also enabled to detect the
various shadIngs of vowel sounds that
many persons even with keenIy de-
veloped ear, cannot pronounce after q
teacher. Dem orest's Magazine.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16
A Balloon Duel.

During the investment of Paris by
the German forces in 1870, frequent
attempts were made by plucky French
men to communicate with those inside
the beieagured city. by means of bal
looms. None of these voyages, how
ever, could compare for exciting and
perilous incidents, with one which was
performed by the well-known aero
naut, NJ. Nadar. That gentleman left
Tours for PARIS with important Gov
eminent dispatches at o'clock ons
morning. At IL o'clock he was within
view of the capital, and while floating
some 5000 feet above Fort Charenton,
a second balloon was observed on the
horizon. NJ. Nadur at once displayed
the French flag and the ether balloon
responded by exhibiting the same
colors. Gradually the two balloons
approached one another, being drawn
in the same direction by the current
OF air. When they were separated
only by short distance several ex-
plosions were heard; the stranger had
commenced to fire shots at NJ. Madras
balloon, the "Intrepide, watch began
to descend rapidly. The French flag
had by this time been taken in by the
other balloon, and the Prussian colors
were exhibited instead. Those who
were watching the affair from the
French fort below, ana who now saw
the character and object of the pur-
suer, cried out chat Nadar was lost.
But they were mistaken. He had
scrambled from the car up the net
work of the balloon on the first shot
from the enemy, apparently to stop
hole made in the tissue, and he now
descended as the balloon righted it.
self, and on quantity of ballast being
thrown out again rose high into the
air. Then, loading q rifle with ex-
plosive bullets, he fred shots with
rapid succession into the Prnssian
balloon, which suddenly split open
and sank to the earth with headlong
rapidlty. On reaching the ground a
detachment OF Uhlans, who had
watched the combat from the plain,
picked up their own aeronauts, evil
IDENTIFY severely injured, and rode off
to the Prussian outposts. N. Nadar
then descended in safety at Charen.
ton, meeting with an enthusiastic
ovation for his victory. Atlanta Con-
stitution,