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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-25
SPOTS ON THE CHURCH
PASTOR JONES' SERIES AT
BROAD STREET.
Sunday Night He Discussed Dangers
of a Life Given Over to Pleasure
The Theater and Circus Goers.
Synopsis of His Sermon.

Synopsis of His Sermon.
A series If Sunday night sermons
are being preached by Rev. N. S.
Jones at Broad street, on "Spots on
the Church" The subject Of the
last discourse was the spot of
Theatre Going 5" The text was taken
from Ecclesiastes 2:1, 81 said to mine
heart, GO to now, l will prove the with
mirth; therefore enjoy pleasure"
Mr. Jones said he liked to read the
writings of Soloman for many reasons.
In the first place, because he was
man acquainted with God and held
converse with the Almighty. God was
the controlling power in his life.
Continuing, Mr.. Jones said: l
would rather have my two arms
for the devil to get such controlling
| POWER in my life as to make me utter
the sentiment Of this text to my
heart. If | should thus give my heart
over to the pleasures of this world, it
would be really the darkest day and
| the most terrible thing that could be-
fall me- 1t would simply mean the
turning of my soul and body over to
the flames of burning hell.
l.
a life gwen over to pleasure, p Uniting
out many Of the pitfalls and giving
examples by illustration After
which he laid down some strong and
convincing reasons why it is wrong
for prOfessed Christians to attend the
play house" and lend their influence
to such things. In the first place he
said:
Ist. That the very nature of the
common theatre is averse to the Guilt
walton OF holiness and Christian char
acter.
End. Theatre and circus menageries
and their associates are Invariably un-
godly. and rarely ever take any inter-
est in religious matters. He said that
| might safely say that nine-tenths OF
them are outright Sabbath brakers.
They give very little regard to the
holy Sabbath and its a shame for
church members to aid and encour-
age them In thus defying the COM
mands of God. The church will never
WIN this class of people to God so long
as it encourages them in their ungOd-
ly way of earning living-if you
choose to put it on that ground. If
all the church people in the world
would boycott every theater and sa-
loon in the, land more than nine
teDths of all those connected with
OICu "ouIO OC w SdbSA SSiAS
other business.
Bird The effort of the theater is al
ways to entertain the lower or carnal
nature, therefore, it is not safe for
the Christian.
4th. No churches or charitable in
situations have ever been the fruit Of
the theater, such institutions are
not built by this class OF people,
whether by those that love them
enough to contribute more to their
support than to the support of the
gospel or the poor Of the land. Make
out your account and see how it stands
with you.
5th. The most devoutly piols peo-
pie absent themselves from all such
| places.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-25
Baltimore Tobacco Dealers.

The Baltimore Leaf Tobacco Board
of Trade held meeting Wednesday,
says the Baltimore Sun, with view
of cooperating with similar boards in
other cities to secure uniform tariff
on tobacco under the Dingley bill. 1t
has been suggested that different or
PLANTATIONS interested In the manu-
facture of tobacco in its various forms
send representatives to Washington
TO secure the desired uniform rate
This representation, it is intended,
will meet in Washington on the day
upon which the tobacco section is
reached by the House. The Balti-
more dealers believe that a uniform
rate of 55 cents pound on leaf to-
bacco would best meet the wishes of
the trade.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-25
IN SENATE AND HOUSE
FEW CONGRESSMAN in THEIR
SEATS TUESDAY.
Senator Newlands Thinks Nothing
But Bimetallism Will Save the
Country-Torrey Bankruptcy
Rill-Lee Wants to Return

But Bimetallism Will Save the
Country-Torrey Bankruptcy
Bill-Lee Wants to Return.
By Telegraph to The Sentinell
WASHINGTON, March 23.-Less than
two score of Representatives were in
their seats today when the House re-
assembled under special order for
the consideration of the tariff bill.
Before proceeding, Wilson, of South
Carolina, was sworn in. The first
speaker was Gibson, of Tennessee,
who spoke in support of the bill.
SHOULD BE GIVEN A TRIAL.
Senator Newlands, a silverite, Of
Nevada, says he believes the Republi-
can protective tariff should be given a
trial but he is confident that nothing
but bi-metal]ism will save the coun-
try.
TORREY BANKRUPTCY BILL.
The Senate Judiciary Committee to-
day reported favorably the Torrey
bankruptcy bill. 1t has gone to the
calendar.
The records of the Union Pacific
Railroad foreclosure have been sent to
the Senate by the Attorney General,
In response to the Senate resolutions.
| GEN LEE WANTS TO BE GOV. AGAIN.
Consul General Lee, it is reported,
is DESTROYS Of returning from Havana
to run for Governor Of Virginia next
fall General Draper, of Massachu-
setts, may succeed him.
POLITICIANS AND PLUMs.
Politicians from the South are dis
| cussing the conditions now surround
| ing the distribution of the federal
patronage in that section. A move
| ment was started a short time ago by
the chairman of the Republican State
Committees of Florida, Louisiana and
Texas. respectively, to form an or
ganiZation here in Washington, COW
| ering the entire South, and having for
it's object the control of the federal
| patronage there 1t seems, however,
to have met with failure from the
start, because in some Of the Southern
States there is no Republican repres-
entation in Congress, and the national
committeeman from such have die
tated the patronage In the past and
| been held responsible therefor.
| 1t is declared that this policy will
continue to be recognized by the ad
ministration, and it is also said that
the attempt OF the State Chairman to
| interfere with the national commit
teemen will have the effect of dimin-
ishing IN great degree the influence
they might have otherwise exerted 10
their respective States,
| FOURTH CLASSES IN NO DANGER.
| Postmasters at officers which have
been raised from the fourth class to
the Presidential during the last ad-
| ministration will have their tenure
of office date from the appointment
| prior to tue change of class and con-
sequent reappointment. The issue
was raised in. number of cases of
this class, and the cases in which
| several vigorous contests figure, have
been carefully considered, and the
policy definitely determined.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-25
Land Sale,

By virtue of an order of the Superior
Court of Forsyth county, made on the 18th
February, 1897, in the case of Z. A. Griffith
and Julius Lashmit VS.. John Lashmit and
others, in special proceedings for sale for
the highest bidder, for cash, at the Court
house door in Winston, on Monday. the 5th
day of April, 1897, at 2 O'Clock p. m the
tract of land known as the John Lashmit
place situated at or near the forks of the
Clemmonsville and Shallowford roads about
miles west of Winston, containing one
half acre; more or less on which is situated
a blacks Z it'll shop and the late deceased.
The lot to be sold subjest to the widows
dover estate in the same.
This the LIST day of March, 1897.
d i. MAST Commissioned
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-25
A NOTED ATLANTA CASE.

For four years l have been afflicted with
a very troublesome nasal catarrh. So
terrible has its nature been that when
blew my nose small pieces of bone would
frequently come out of my mouth and
nose The discharge was copious, and at
times very offensive. My blood became so
impaired, with poor appetite and worse
digestion. Numerous medicines were used
without relief, until l began the use of
Botanic Blood Balm-B. B. Band three
bottles acted almost like magic Since its
use, over a year, not symptom has re-
turned, and | feel in every way quite
restored in health. | am an old citizen of
atlanta, and refer to almost any one living
on Butler street, and more particularly to
DR.. l.. Nj. Gillian, who knows my case.
MRS. ELIZABETH KNOTT,
Atlanta, Ga.
Don't buy substitutes, said to be lust as
good but buy the old reliable and stand
ard Blood Purifier of the age, B, B. b 81
per large bottle. For sale by Druggists.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-25
NJ arch April NJ ay

Are the months in which to give special at
tention to the condition of your physical
health. If you pass safely through these
may reasonably expect that you will be well
in summer. Now is the time to take Hoods
Sarsaparilla, because now is the time when
vitalized, and because Hoods Sarsaparilia
is the only true blood purifier prominently
in the public eye today. Hood 8 Sarsaparilla
has power to make you healthy and guard
your system against disease.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-25
Sale OF Valuable Land

By virtue of authority conferred upon
me by order of the Superior Court In a
certain action in which j. A. Etird is plain
tiff and J. w. Hester and wife, Bette Hes
ter, Z. J. Conrad and - Mock are defend
ants, as commissioner L will sell to the
highest bidder for cash, at the Court house
door in Winston, n. c.. at II o'clock m. on
Monday, the 9th day of April, 1897. the fol-
lowing described property, lying and being
in the county of Forsyth and Lewisville
township, and known and designated as
follows: Beginning at a stone or iron stake:
the northeast corner of J. b. Spaugh's lot,
thence running north Go east 3 chains and
20 links to a stone near an aspen tree thence
south 30 degrees east chains and "a links
to stone i'll a line with Geo. DulPs west
chimney, said DulPs corner: thence south
SO west 3 chains and 60 links to stone
Geo. DulPs corner: thence south 29o east
chains and Is links to a stone, L. G. Loug
enours corner thence south SO west
chains and 80 links to a stone in Alex
Springs line; thence north 29o west with
Springs line 6 chains and 68 links to a
stone; thence north Go east 3 chains and 80
links to an iron stake, j. B. Spaugh's cor
ner: thence north 29o west 4 chains and "a
links with Spaugh's line to the beginning,
containing 4 $40 acres more or less. This
March 9Th, 1897.
l.. NJ. SWINK, Commissioner.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-25
Free Pills,

Send your address to II. E. Bucklen Co.
Chicago, and get a free sam ls box of DR..
Kings New Life Pills A trial will couyince
of Constipation and Sick Headache. For Ma
laria and Liver troubles they have been proved
invaluable. They are gu ranteed to be per-
fectly free from every deleterious substar &c and
to be purely vegetable. They do not weaken
by their action, but by giving tone to stomach
and bowels greatly invigorate the system
Regular nze Csc per box. Sold by v. @,
Thompson, Druggist.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-25
ssExcution to Roanoke. >,

The first exclusion of the season will
be run from Winston-Salem to Roam
oke, Va, by Liberty Council No. 3,
Jr. Q. U. A M, on Easter Monday,
April the 18th.
This is one of the most delightful
one day trips that can be taken from
Winston-Salem, and the fare has been
put down SO low for this trip that
everybody can afford to take 1t in.
The fare from Winston-Salem round
tinsville, Va, S125; from Rocky
Mount, Va, 81 90. Reserved seats
so cents extra.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-25
with the Jnnior Order.

Council No. 3, Jr. o. q. A. M. will
run an excursion to Roanoke, Va,
Easter Monday. The fare will be
81 so for the round trip.
State organizer @. w. Crumpecker,
of Virginia, organized council at
Rocky Mount with IL charter MEM
bers last week; also one at Martins
vile with 25. He will organize one
this week at Henry, Va, with %
members.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-25
Nearly 100000 Pounds.
SEVERE BLOW TO RAILROADS.

Decision of Supreme Court In Trans
mission Freight Association Case.
By Telegraph to The Sentinel.
NEW YORK, March % The de-
cision of the Supreme court trans
mission Freight Association case is
the chief topic on Wall street. The
concensus Of opinion is that the de-
cision Is a severe blow to railroads
and is destined to make an unfavor-
able impression upon the minds of
investors In Europe
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-25
The True Remedy.

w. M. Rapine, editor Tiskilwa, Ill, Chief,
says: 1--WE won't keep house without DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds. Experimental with
enany others. but never got the true remedy
iii we used DR.. Kings New Discovery
Nher remedy can take its place in our
as in it we have q sure cure for
Colds, Whooping Cough, etc." It
20 experiment with other remedies,
they are urged upon you as Just as
3 DR.. Kings New Discovery. They
81 as good because this remedy has 8
I'd Of cures and besides is guaranteed. 1t
lever fails to satisfy. Trial bottles free ct
Dx. Y. o. Thompson's drug store
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-25
A DANVILLE TRAGEDY.
Broke His Wife's Arm, Assaulted
Neighbor and Then Suicided.

Neighbor and Then Suicided.
distressing tragedy occurred in
Ddnville Saturday, as result of
which j. r Littlejohn Is dead, and
his wife has a broken arm, and is
otherwise seriously injured. Little
john, a middle-aged white man, kept
small grocery store. Just before
noon Saturday, without warning. he
attacked his wife with stout hickory
cane, badly cutting and bruising her
about the head and body, and break
ing her left arm before neighbors at
tracted by her cries could interfere.
w. Q Williams, one of those who
went to the unfortunate wife's rescue,
volunteered to go fer doctor, and as
he turned to do so Littlejohn felled
him by a blow of his cudgel, knocking
him insensible, and making an ugly
confusion of the scalp. By this time
officers arrived, arrested Littlejohn,
and took him to jail. Three hours
later he was found dead in his cell
Investigation developed that he had
swallowed laudanum before attacking
his wife. The assault end suicide are
attributed to sudden dementia.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-25
Col. Mcclure to Be the Orator.

Col. A. K. Mcclure, the brilliant
editor of the Philadelphia Times, will
deliver the literary address at the
Salem Female Academy Commence
ment this year. Mrs. Mcclure Is ex-
pected to accompany the Colonel and
attend the commencement.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-25
ITO MY MAMMA,
I'm HEAVEN p"
Contract to be Let April 1st.

Mr. n. E. Fries went North to-
day. 1t is understood that the con-
tract for the new Yadkin river enter
prise will be let about April 1st. Mr..
Fries trip North is in the interest of
he proposed electricity plant.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-25
To the Good People of Forsyth.

Our seed store is again open. The
best seeds at the same old low prices
2Ac. paper. All kinds improved field
seeds. Nursery stock ETC., at lowest
prices ever heard of. Opposite Pied
mont warehouse-same old stand.
HAUsER s. ANDERs, Props.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-25

Noiseless bicycle chains are made
by covering the links with rawhide,
which is fastened to each link by
wrapping around it and tapping the
ends under small bolt to hold them
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-25
Bucklen's Arnica salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruis
es, sores, ulcers salt rheum, fever, sores, tet-
all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles
or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25c per box, For sale by v @ Thomp-
SON.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-25
Accepts the National secretaryship.

AKRON, o., March 22.-Maior Chas.
Dick received from Chairman Hanna
the formal tender of the Secretaryship
of the Republican National Commit
tee, and Immediately wired his accep-
tance. There will be salary of s., 900
dent Mckinley offered him the places
eral and Treasurer of the United
States, but he declined.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-25
There was some dissatisf action regarding
the adjustment of one of these losses but


the adjustment of one of these losses. but
after careful investigation by the Presl
dent and Board of Supervisors and General
Manager it was found to be different loss
from what was generally understood, and
was allowed.
Nine policies have been cancelled during
the year, by requests, and there are still a
few delinquents, but they are gradually
Another loss has been reported near the
Virginia line, but of such nature that the
Supervisor refuses to adjust and the matter
will be carefully investigated by the Presi-
dent and full Board. The Association can
rest assured that no sharp practices Will be
permitted. for every member is interested
AID the efficient General Manager is always
on the alert and carefully investigating
everything
congratulate the Association upon the
passage of a bill by the last Legislature ex-
empting from taxation and placing it on
level with other benevolent societies. like
the Masons, Odd Fellows, etc.
This measure is due to the untlr1ng energy
of Mr.. Hoskins, of whom the Greensboro
Record says: "He has right to feel proud,
for unquestionably all doubts of the various
Associations he has with so much hard Ia
Dor established in the west, not being here
to stay, are eliminated.
The excitement over the vote in the
Senate Saturday night was but little less
than in the House over the lease bill Our
countyman has achieved State reputation
for tenacity of purpose, determination and
success in carrying to successful termlna-
ton, what he believes to be right. He de-
served success and should be congratulated
by all his farmer friends
Ire Association is also to be congratulated
upon the fact that Mr. Hoskius has agreed
to donate to the Association one-half of the
premiums for the next year for contingent
expenses and if any balance to pay losses,
which shows his interest in the farming
class to which he belongs. The assessment
to pay losses for the first year was S1.20 on
the 81 ,000 for the second year 81. 10 on the
81, 900, and the last assessment running oyer
into the third is 81 on the 81 600, besides a
small surplus on hand as in my statement.
The wisdom of making the assessment
each time fraction more than the loss SO
as to have a small surplus is demonstrated
by the fact there was sufficient on hand to
pay the small Il IS of s. A. Hauser without
sending notices, which would have cost the
Association mush more than the loss itself.
ssThis is cheap and safe insurance as the old
line companies would have cost $40 on the
81 900.
With thanks for the kindness and cour-
tesy shown me by the members of the As
ISOLATION, have the honor to be
Yours very respectfully,
W. A BLAIR,
Secretary and Treasurer.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-25
Notice OF Administration.

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed has qualified as executors of the es-
tate of Charles B. Rank, and all persons
indebted to said estate are hereby notified
to make immediate payment, and all per-
sons holding claims against said estate are
hereby notified to present them to us for
payment on or before the 18th day of March
1898. or this notice will be plead in bar of
their recovery. March Is, 1897.
L. /. HINE,
L. g. HINE.
Executors of Charles B. Rank,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-25
Weekly Market Report.

WINSTON N. G. Mar. 25th. 1897.
Breaks are full. Prices continue
good for all good, ripe tobaccoes.
good wrappers and good cutters and
Jugs. Medium common poor sorts
sell some better
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-25
DEAD LETTERS.
If Your Name is on the List Call on
the Postmaster.

If Your Name is on the List Call ON
the Postmaster.
The following is list of dead let
tiers remaining in the post office at
Winston, n. c., March Goth, 1897:
Charley Bethel, Mrs Mary Blake, G.
f Black, M S Brown, Miss Annie
Brown, Emily Carter, G Dalryuple,
w Fl Dalton, Ellison Bros s. Co, A w
Emerson. Spencer Ford, 10 Fulton,
William Garen, Miss Mckinney Green
Miss Mittie Horis, Mrs Alice Hassell,
Robert Hitchcock, Mather Hormnte,
Richard Jones, Dan Kelly, 3, Mrs
Eliza Keen, Mrs T Kingsford, A S
May, Albert Michel, James Morgan,
Jesse III Norwood, Mrs Emma Petree,
Miss Ellen Penn, 10 Phillips, ] L
Poindexter, E P Prince, Jno Sercy,
Mrs Eliza Summonds, Mrs Annie
Thomas, Miss LIE ia Tise. Robert Yer.
non, Samme Fl Walser, Willie Youn-
ger.
Parties calling for above letters,
please call for advertised letters.
+. H. WILSON. p. M.
SALEM.
List of letters remaining unclaimed
in postoffice at Salem, N. c., at close
Of business Saturday, March Goth, 1897:
John Anderson, William Brown, H
F Hauser, Miss Whey Moore.
When calling for the above letters
please say they were advertised.
r. W.BELo, p. M.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-25
The Fountain of Youth.
We all remember

We all remember
he story of Ponce
de Leon seeking
the fountain of
eternal youth; and
we all sympathize
with him in his
) e ar c h. Youth
means so much. 1t
means more than
life-for sometimes
life b e c o m e S a
WEAKNESS. But
you t h wi b
4 its Astounding
q health and vigor,
II e la tic step,
y glowing cheeks,
, and sparkling
= eyes we all
= covet genu-
- inc youth.
- The weak
= ness or dis
= e a e which
= ages people
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-25

70 consider everything impossible
that we cannot perform.
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aMER'S MUTUAL.
seco aual Meeting of Forsyth
id Stokes Branch.

SecO' lual Meeting or FOrsytn
I'D Stokes Branch.
a meeting of the stockhold>
syth a & Stokes Branch. was held
in the court house, Saturday, March
Goth.
Much interest was displayed and
there was shown to be $459 131 of
insurance in force as against $401,
900 at last annual meeting, sho wing
that the increase of mem bership had
exceeded the cancellation and the
delinquents. And the assessments
to pay the two late losses of $500 are
being more promptly paid than ever
before. All this shows chat the
Association is strong and vigorous
and the interest increasing, instead
of dying out, as was predicted by
the opponents of this plan of insur-
ance.
Secretary and Treasurer for the last
year, read by President Stafford,
the Secretary being too busy receiy-
ing from members their dues:
MR.. w. B. STAFFORD,
My DEAR SIR:-I am so busy receiving
the dues from members that l can not at
tend the meeting today Enclosed find my
report which / beg that you will please read
The books and papers and vouchers are all
open to inspection to any and all mem bers.
Truly, W. A BLAIR,
Secretary and Treasurer.
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE FARMERS
MUTUAL ms. AS collation.. FOR
SYTH AND STOKES BRANCH:
GENTLEMEN:-I have the honor to submit
the following report for last year:
RECEIPTS.
Amount collected from sessments $785 q
EXPENDITURES.
s. A Hauser loss by wind 800
F Byerly, loss by lightning, 10000
c. w Jones loss by lightning, 5000
G. G. Duggins. loss by fire. 5000
A. c. Wicker, loss by wind, 1000
Paid Supervisor Helsabeck for adj
justing loss IF Hauser, 200
r w. Hill. work on assessment, 700
]. w. Goslen for 600 postal cards
and printing notices, 7.25
Supervisor Helsabeck, for adjusting
@. G. Duggin's loss, zoo
Postage for Treasurer, 3.45
Paid bank for services, 10 90
Cash on hand, 25 81
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-25
.sTo Mamma in Heaven

The wilmington Messenger says
letter was found in the letter basket
in the pDstotfice in that city recently
addressed as follows:
ITO MY MAMMA
I'm HEAVEN "
Continuing the Messenger says that
the handwriting was apparently that
of little girl, and evidently some lit
tie child dropped the letter in the box
as the envelope had no stamp on it,
Doubtless some little innocent is
wondering if mother has received
that letter and will anxiously await a
renIY.