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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-11-25
In No Fix to Fight.
Chicago Tribune.

Chicago Tribune.
When anybody is inclined to think
that Spain may conclude to go to
war with the United States let him
study the fact that the pay of the
Spanish army in Cuba is at this time
about 100000, OOOin arrears. That
throws all the light necessary to
show that Spain could not go to war
if it wanted to do SO. 1t is practical
ly bankrupt OF funds and it has
almost no further resources on which
it could borrow money. Besides the
Spanish government knows perfect
ly we'll that Don Carlos is waiting for
a chance to raise his standard and
march upon Madrid, and it is not
mad enough to give him the chance
a war with a powerful nation like the
United States would afford. There
is more likelihood of our having a
war with Afghanistan than with
Spain.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-11-25
To Cure Catarrh

Do not depend upon snuffs, inhalants or
other local applications. Catarrh is con-
stiutional disease and can be successfully
treated only by means of constitutional
remedy like Hoods Sarsaparilla, which
thoroughly pur1fies the blood and removes
the scrofulous taints which cause catarrh.
The great number of testimonials from those
who have been cured of catsrrh by Hoods
Sarsaparilla prove the unequalled power OF
this medicine to conquer this disease. If
troubled with catarrh give Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla fair trial at once
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-11-25

the State, and, indirectly, of The
whole South. Butler has surely
reached the deepest depths of in
fanny"
This "villainous libep' should doom
Butler to the shades of private life
under the frowns of Justly indig-
nant people.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-11-25

The news of the death OF Rev. DIR
j. Henry Smith, for 80 years pastor
of the First Presbyterian church of
Greensboro, will be received with
profound regret throughout the
State. A consecrated. Jealous and
able worker in the Masters vineyard
has been called to his reward.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-11-25

IT is said the Democrats of the
State are getting together" We
should say SO. If they don't get to-
gether in the face of the present in
competent administration and work
like Trojans to supplant it it would
appear useless to talk about getting
together at all.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-11-25

The Washington Post comes right
to the point in saying: "The man
who advocates a Santa Clausless
Christmas should not be encouraged.
He must be frowned upon before he
urges the turkeyless Thanksgiving
and the firecrackerless Fourth of
Julvo
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-11-25

THREE citizens-Rev. B. s. McKen-
zie, DR.. F. ]. Thorp and j. j. Daugh-
try-make affidavit that Senator
Butler, in a recent speech at Rocky
Mount, did, In substance, use this
s,anderous language: eff colored
men commit outrages the Democrats
pretend to be terribly shocked in
public, but when they get behind
wall they laugh until they grow fat,
and if the outrages are not frequent
enough they hire worthless negroes
to commit them" Shame, shame
upon this traducer and villifier of
repectable North Caroliniansl
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-11-25

CAN self-respecting Populists long,
er follow the lead of Butler, who so
heinously villified his own race? Let
them speak out in condemnation of
this traducer.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-11-25

IT is hoped that the Yadkin har-
ness enterprise will lead to the equip
ment of country electric car lines.
Such line to High Point, for in
stance, would be convenience and a
great time saver. Let's be thinking
along this line and in due time in
augurate this forward movement.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-11-25
A Preventive Agent Against Moths

Take cloves, caraway seeds, nut
meg, mace, cinnamon and tonquip
beans, of each one ounce; then add as
much Florentine orris root as will
equal the other ingredients put to-
gether. Grind the whole well to
powder, and then put into little bags
among your clothes, etc. 1t is a
pleasant perfume, and will keep away
moths,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-11-25

ARRANGEMENTS for the next Fair
are progressing satisfactorily and it
may be put down that we are going
to have a great big time next year.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-11-25

THE schemes to sidetrack the free
coinage issue will all prove futile and
the battle will be fought over in
1900, with a preliminary skirmish
next year.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-11-25

The idea that the Democrats of
North Carolina may "drop the ques-
ton of silver and the Chicago plat
FORM is too ludicrous to be treated
seriously. At the same time, we
hope that all who claim to be Demo-
Gratis, regardless of currency views,
as well as many hitherto Populists
and some Republicans, will join forces
on State issues and help to rid North
Carolina of incompetent government.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-11-25

A WASHINGTON telegram says:
"The Secretary of Agriculture pro-
poses issuing a series of farmers
bulletins on tobacco, and has issued
a circular soliciting contributions
from experts on the methods of cult
walton, on the export of tobaccos of
Kentucky and Tennessee. and on the
marketing of tobacco. He promises
to reward those whose contributions
are accepted at the rate of $15 per
thousand words. The papers are to
be submitted to the Secretary not
later. than March 81, 1885," Why
should the Department confne it's in
quiries to Kentucky and Tennessee?
Why not permit an open-to-all con-
test, SO that the fine tobaccos of
North Carolina and Virginia may be
included? We are at loss to under
stand this discrimination. Can it be
that the Secretary of Agriculture is
uninformed as to the quality and
quantity of leaf produced in the
south outside Of Kentucky and
Tennessee7
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-11-25

The Charlotte Observer pertinent
~ remarks that ''a good many of the
school committeeman of North Caro-
lima need to be put in the public
schools themselves and kept there
until they learn something. Last
year a lot of fakirs travelled the
State over selling worthless school
charts at eyorbitant prices to gourd-
headed committeeman, and we OBJ
serve that they are at the same bust
ness again this year. The school
chart fakirs, the range and kitchen
cabinet men and the thimble-rigger
who travels with the circus all fiud
North Carolina fruitful field"
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-11-25

INCREASED prices for manufactured
products, under the Dingley tariff,
with cotton at cost of making, do
not measure up to the Southern
farmers idea of prosperity. These
things are, however, similar to the
Republican logic that the way to
make the people successful and happy
is to tax them more without provid
ing increased currency to meet the
increased burden. A theory that
will be knocked higher than a kite at
the next election because the people
are realizing from experience that
the theory is false.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-11-25

THE Governor makes an excuse for
Judge Robinson's free pass, but what
has Judge Robinson to say about
it? The Judge toted pass as an
ex-bank official and not as Judge,
says the Governor. Butler says he
totes 'em as an editor, and not as a
Senator. Thus the squirming goes
on, but Russell is obliged to TESS up
that he totes 'em as Governor, with
the excuse that he does it because
Judge Simonton does it, and a fimsy
excuse it is, to be sure.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-11-25
NOTICE.

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Remittances are desired from those in ar
rears.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-04-03
MRS. VROOMAN SUES.
Seeks to Recover a Fortune She Un-
knowingly Decided Away.

Baltimore, Md, April 3.-Ars. Annie
L. VroOman and her husband, Walter
Vrooman, of ST. Louis, Mo, today, by
Ex-Governor William Pinkney Whyte
and S. S. Field, attorneys, filed a bill
in the United States circuit court
against William H. Graff1in, individu-
ally and as trustee. Mrs. Laura Emma
Buck and George Buck, her husband,
and their children, for the purpose of
by Mrs. Vroonan on February 13, a few
days prior to her marriage, which took
place February %.
Mrs. VrOOman is a daughter of the
late George w. Graff1in and a sister
of Mrs. Buck. AS Mr.. Graffiin died
without leaving a will, each of the three
children is entitled to one-third of the
estate, which is estimated to be worth
about 5000 0O0. The bill recites that
Mr.. Graffiin, her brother, being opposed
to her marriage, she, to cOnciliate him,
as to interference upon her part, con-
cerning the business in which he has
and had been engaged, as partner of
their father. signed at his solicitation
paper which she at the time did not
understand, but believed to be a simple
power of attorney, but which she has
since been advised conveyed away to
her brother, as trustee, all of her inter
est in her fathers estate, the same be-
ing practically her entire fortune, and
reducing her to the position of an an
having the privilege of living in one of
her own houses without her brother 5
consent as trustee. The court is asked
to declare the deed of trust null and
void, and to order a recOnveyance to
Mrs. Vrooman of ner property.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-04-03
MAKING BAD FEELING.
The Fuss Over the Candidacy of
Women Members of School Board.

Because City Clerk AfcFadden and
City Attorney Bird decided that the
names of Mrs. r. B. Steele and Mrs.
Lizzie Hamrick are entitled to places
on the Republican ticket by petition
there is to be a lawsuit
The ladies were defeated at the Re
publican primary for the nomination
for members of the school board. They
then circulated petitions asking to be
placed on the ticket as Republicans.
After consulting with City Attorney
Bird, City Clerk McF'adden held that
the names should be placed on the Re
publican ticket and the tickets were or
derad printed in that form.
After the tickets were printed and
the Republican central committee and
the members of the school board af-
fected by the ruling heard what had
been done there We're loud protests. At
the meeting of the Republican central
committee last night the following
committee was appointed to bring any
legal proceedings necessary to have
the names taken from the ticket: Rob
ert Stone, E. G. Wilson and L. S.
Ferry. They were authorized to make
all necessary costs, which will be paid
by the committee
DR.. A. A. Raub of the First ward was
the first to call the attention of the COM
mittee to the state of affairs. i want
to protest" said he, against the name
Republican ticket. She was defeated
by Mr.. PTiddy by 300 votes and it is
not fair to him to have her name on
the Republican ticket. What is the
use of a. primary if anyone who pleases
can get on the ticket?''
Robert Stone said: "I think that the
protest of DR.. Raub is well taken.
There is no justness nor fairness in al
lowing the names of Mrs. Steele and
Mrs Hamrick to be placed on the Re
publican ticket. do not believe it
is good law, and the question should
be determined at once, so that the rights
E. Ci. Wilson made a statement along
the same line. He said that the law
was plain and that not more than one
candidate was allowed to be placed on
any ticket for a single office.
Robert Stones motion for the ap-
pointment of a committee was carried
without opposition.
For the first time in many years the
The Topeka state journal., 1897-04-03
WHEELMEN IN A ROW.
Trouble Brewing in the L. A ". from
Participation in Chicago Politics

Chicago, April 3.-Chief Counsel Fred
Patee, of the Illinois division, league Of
American Wheelmen, has demanded of
President Potter that George K. Bar
rett, who got out a political circular
intended to pledge the Wheelmen's vote
to Carter Harrison for mayor of Chi
cago be suspended from the league.
Members of the L. A. w. and A Q. G.
committee, who have been working for
the interests of the bicycle baggage bill
sent a telegram to Mr.. Potter in New
York sustaining Counsel Patee. The
circular says:
THE railroads of Illinois and other
states, east and west, have mulcted
the Wheelmen to the extent of hundreds
of thousands of dollars by unlawful
charges and by sundry frugal methods
have debauched and perverted leglsIa-
ton in their efforts to defeat the wheel
men and to serve their own ends. The
wheelmen of Illinois are seeking to
elect public officers who will not be cor
rupted and as they understand the sit
uation they have gone into politics for
that purpose. The League of Ameri-
can Wheelmen will support the cyclists
an example in their efforts for wheel
mems rights and better roads which
other states may proftably emulate.
Yesterday afternoon the L. A. w
leaders in this city went into executive
session. Barrett was present and the
meeting was stormy.
Many of the wheelmen present repud-
lated the Barrett circular and the meet
ing issued a counter circular, which
is virtually an endorsement OF the Re
publican candidate for mayor.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-04-03
HUGH CAMERON IN JAIL
Arrested as Suspicious Charac-
ter at the National Capitol.
Shut Up in the Basement of the
Building.
Called "Another idiot Tramp" - All
This Happened Some Days Ago,
But Cameron Has Just Made
It Public

General Hugh Cameron who was a
familiar figure in Topeka during the
session of the legislature has a griev-
ance. He has been attending the in
auguratiOn of President Mckinley and
otherwise enjoying himself in Washing
ton when arrested and locked up as
suspicious character.
General Cameron lives in Lawrence
and calls himself the kansas Hermit
he llVeS alone IN q little Shanty in the
woods and in ordinary weather sleeps
in the open air He is known as
harmless eccentric old man, and pref
ty bright one at that.
One of his hobbies has been to al
ways be present when a new president
is inaugurated and it is not surprising
that he is considerably worked up over
his treatment at Washington.
While General Cameron was in To-
peka he wanted the legislature to pass
a law requiring the American flag to
be fioated from every school house in
the state. Patriotism is the text for
all his speeches.
Following is an open letter written
by Gen. Cameron explaining his trou-
bleS at Washington:
ATTENTION OLD SOLDIERS
To the representatives of the people of
the state of Kansas in the present con-
gress of the United States of America:
Gentlemen:-It is to me strikingly
apparent that the Spirit of the Ingalls,
DespOtism, intrenched by the Civil Ser
vice Commission and other like estab-
Hshments, is no less malignant now
than it was at the time its author and
promoter was depOSed. Then, on the
4th of March, 1895, and thereafter. when
ever a citizen of that most progressive
commonwealth attempted to Stand up
for Kansas he was called PETER,
abused, turned out of office, ShadOWed
by detectives, menaced with clubs, and
insulted with such remarks as the fol-
lowing:
THE Kansas delegation in congress
of the United States can be favorably
duplicated from the insane asylum
across the river
On the 18th of March, 1897, as I was
quietly leaving that magnificent struc-
ture commonly called the capitol of the
the sovereign people of a free and en-
hghtened republic, in which the con-
gress of said republic is now assem-
bled, was mobbed by the minions yet
in authority, of the depOsed despOt,
hereinbefore mentioned and was re-
strained of my liberty (as though I was
a traitor or felOn) in a subterranean
calaboose, where 1 was insulted with
suggestions that another idiot tramp
from Kansas was caught
The parties guilty of the outrageous
assault upon the right of American cit
iZenship and the respect due the badge
of the G. A. R., refused to give their
names But they proceeded to condemn
me to banishment from the building
and grounds, upon penalty of arrest
and Imprisonment.
Now, so far as am concerned I pro-
pose to persist in my determination
TO stand up for Kansas" and I call
upon you, gentlemen, for such support
as true Kansans should cheerfullv give
Respectfully,
HUGH CAMERON
The Topeka state journal., 1897-04-03
TN The SOCIETY WORLD.
General Notes of Society and
Personal Items.
Recent Social Events in Topeka
and Vicinity.
Items of Interest About Topeka Peo-
pie and Visitors in Town

Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Wetheren enter
tained the Saturday Evening Dancing
club last evening in their hall. Stein
berg's orchestra furnished the music.
Those present were Misses Emily King,
Jeanette Lord, Sue Sharitt, HiIa Hinck-
ley. Grace Collins, Harriet Jones, Pearl
Jones, Helen Wilson, Anna Jones, Jes-
sic Stultz, Lottie Parkhurst, Isabel
Thompson, Nellie Anthony, Ethel Ham
mond, Edna Crane, Mary Moon, Villa
Rogers. Edna Speer, Bessie Hayden,
Lois Tefft, Edna McClintocI; Messrs
Dick Rogers, Ed Martin. GiIlie Upde-
grf, Everett Dallas, Will Wikidal, War
rem Akers, VIII Trapp, John Collins,
Guilford Dudley, Seth Chase, Bradford
Johnson, Ben Johnson, Harry Seabrook,
Tom Frost, Webb Wilder, Jack Dillon,
Earl Mcdowell, Reuben Spiney, W. S.
McClintock. Dorr Norton, David Sib-
ley, David Lal1in, Dan Hammatt, Jul
ius Wedding, Ted Thacher, Albert Pat
ten, J. E. Morgan ,Kurtz Kellam, Thos.
King, Leslie Guild, Mr.. and Mrs. J. L.
King, Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Sharitt, Mr.
and Mrs. f. z. Nipps.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-04-03

The Chaldean club will give a ban
quet Tuesday evening at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Mills on Topeka
Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Terrence will give
q card party Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. T. Lewis are enter
daughter, of Three Rivers, Ill, for
few days. Mr.. Squires will locate in
this city.
Mrs. Frank FARRELL will entertain the
Duplicate whist club next Saturday
afternoon.
Mrs Avery Turner spent Thursday
and Friday in Kansas City.
Mrs. A. A. Robinson and Mrs. NJ. A
Low returned yesterday from a trip to
Chicago.
The Occidental whist club will be en-
tertained this evening by Mr.. and Mrs.
Miss Clara Leedy of Lawrence will
visit her cousin, Miss Augusta Hayes.
The W. c. T. U. will meet Monday
afternoon at o'clock at the NJ. E.
Mrs. c. L. Short spent yesterday in
Kansas City.
Miss Josephine Ummethun, who is
visiting Mrs. G. c. Allen, will return to
her home in Leavenworth tomorrow.
Mr.. Jay Montgomery of the City of
Mexico is visiting in the city.
Mrs. David AtchisOn of Leavenworth
and Mrs, w. J. Black, will take trip
to California soon.
Miss Lizzie Field of Fistorvel Ont.
is visiting her cousin, Mrs. ]. G. Neely.
Mrs. Charles Ross and Mrs. Henry
Pauly of Alma are visiting in the city.
Miss Ethel Hammond of Olathe and
Miss Nellie Anthony of Burlingame,
who are attending WaShburn college,
have been the guests of Miss Harriet
Jones for several days, went to their
homes today.
Miss Jennie Wolf of Denver. Col, is
visiting Miss F. Peabody at 306 Van
Buren,.
The Bohemian whist club will meet
Tuesday evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
George NJ. Eagle.
DR.. J. H. Goodwin will spend today
and tomorrow in Kansas City.
Mrs. J. P. Bachelor of Valley Falls
spent Thursday and Friday in the city.
Ted Thacher of Lawrence is visiting
his cousin, George Thacher.
Mr-and MrS.J. B. Wellick of Atchison,
spent yesterday with MrsCallia Hughes.
Mrs. R. s. Murry and son of Chicago,
are visiting Mrs. Murry's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. M Lockwood.
Mr.. F. o. Popenoe returned today
from Costa Rica.
Mr.. Harry Gundry will go to Cleve-
land, O., soon to accept a position with
a banking firm
Mr. Ned Wilder will visit his parents,
Mr. and Mrs Edward Wilder at Easter
on his way to Chicago from California
where he spent the winter
Mr.. S S. OFT returned today from a
two months stay in Newark, N. J.
Mr.. Webb Wilder of Lawrence is vis-
iting Mr. John Collins.
Mr. NJ. o. Frost went to Arkansas
City this morning to attend the funeral
of Mrs. James Hightower.
Mrs. G. S. Sutton is spending the day
in Kansas City.
Miss Nina Gilett went to Emporia
today to visit friends.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-04-03
DEFICIT TURNED SURPLUS
Treasury Receipts for March Exceed
Expenditures by $9,OOO,OOo.

Washington, April 3.-Turning a de-
felt into a surplus within 80 days is
what has happened at the treasury de-
partment.
with deficit of $4,395. .059 for the month
of February President Mckinley
comes in with a surplus Of $1,000 ,664 of
receipts over expenditures for the
month of March. At the same rate of
progress the deficit for the fiscal year
which was nearly so millions When
President Mckinley took the oath of
Office will be less than ten millions
when the government year closes July
1st.
The wonderful showing made by the
new administration is due to the mere
threat of the new tariff bill The GUS
toms receipts for March were double
those of February, the exact figures be-
ing $22, $50, $50 for the first month Of the
Mckinley administration and $11, ,5S7, ,260
for the last month of the Cleveland
regime. The great rush of importers
to get in goods before the new tariff
law takes effect has, it is said, only
just begun. The majority of the big
houses in the importing trade will not
be frightened by the retroactive clause.
They know perfectly we'll that the gov
ernment is not likely to institute suits
against thousands of Individual import
erS to recover the difference in duties.
The result is likely to be that the rush
of importatiOns will increase rather
than diminish from now on, and good
judges at the treasury department pre-
dict that the deficiency would be en-
tirely wiped out before the new tariff
bill goes into operation.
The contrast with the conditions of
affairs a year ago is almost startling.
Then the treasury was running behind
daily. and bonds had to be issued to
secure more gold Now the gold re-
serve is $50, ,0O0, 600 above the required
limit and the treasury is accommodating
funds at the rate of $10,OO0,O00 a month
n
The Topeka state journal., 1897-04-03

Minneapolis. Mimi, May 1. 1896.
Eureka Chemical g. Mfg. Co., La
Crosse, Wis.
Gentlemen: wish to make a brief
statement regarding DR.. Charcot's
Kola Nervine Tablets and what good
they have done for our little daughter,
Emma, eleven years of age. About a
year ago we were compelled to call in a
doctor; ne examined her and called her
trouble Nervous Prostration, but he
could do very little for her We had
to keep her out of school, and she was
so nervous that she could not be quiet
q minute, would tWitch her arms and
feet all the time, with no self control
over them Finally it got so bad with
eur little Emma that it was dangerous
for her to eat with a fork, for fear she
would jab herself in the eyes with it,
fer she had no control over herself and,
in short, our daughters case became
very alarming. We did all we could to
relieve her suffering, but to no avail.
But at last kind providence sent US a
friend vhe recommended DR.. Charcot's
Kola Nervine Tablets. went immedi-
atsly to John Denek's drug store,
corner Washington and Plymouth ave,
and procured q box; after taking one
box we noticed a change for the better;
we kept right on using them with En-
ma, and with four one dollar boxes she
was completely restored to good health
again. The unnatural tWitching has
entirely left her; she eats and sleeps
sEa1sand Is getting red cheeks again.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-04-03
TRAGEDY AT KANSAS CITY:
DR.. Goddard Shoots Frank Jackson
Who Attacked Him.

Kansas City, No, April S-Frank J.
Jackson, a prosperous laundryman, was
shot and killed last night by Jefferson
Goddard, a druggist and physician, of
sol Independence avenue. The trouble
occurred at the Woodland hotel, where
Goddard had been attending Mrs. Jack
son, who had become estranged from
her husband, as her physician.
Jackson attacked Goddard earlier in
the evening, but was disarIned, and
when he appeared at the hotel and re-
newed the attack, Goddard killed him.
Goddard was arrested.