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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
Accidentally Killed.

We are reliably informed of re-
markable hanging accident which
occurred on the John Watkins place,
near Clemmonsville, one day re
Gently and which resulted in the sud
den death of the unfortunate victim.
A large hawk swooped down upon a
brood of chickens, but In its eager
ness for game did not observe the
wire fence barricade between it and
the fowls, and hurling itself against
the net work its head caught in one
of the meshes and broke it's neck, and
there its lifeless body hung and was
found by parties who were attracted
by the terrible squalls of the mother
hen, which did not realize that the
close-by enemy was powerless to harm
her or her offspring.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
n NSzvI 3 horfOIks1sWestern
Schadule i'm Effect

May ed. 1907.
WINSTON-SALEM DIVIS tON--Leave Wins
ton-Salem 40 a m. 6aily except sunday.
Arrive Roanoke l.15 p. m.
SOD a. NJ (mixeD daily except Sunday, for
Roanoke and intermediate points
Arrive Roanoke 6:40p. m.
Leave Roanoke 800 d (mixed) daily except
Sunday. Arrive Winston-Salem 6:45
Leave Roanoke 4:30 p. m daily except Sunday
Arrive Winston Salem g. p. m.
wEsTBoUND. LEAVE ROANOKE DAILY.
$40 a. m. CVestibuIed Limited) for Bristol and
intermediate points, and Knoxville and
Chattanooga. all points South and West.
Pullman Sleepers to Memphis and New
Orleans.
4:sOp m for Bluefeld Pocahcntas Kenova
Columbus andChicago and all points west
Pullman Sleepers from Roanoke to Col
umbus, also for Radford, Bristol, Knox
vile, Chattanooga and intermediate
points
NORTH EAsTBoUND LEAVE ROANOKE DAILY.
l:5O p. m. for Petersburg Richmond and Nor
folk.
delphia and New York.
10;45 p. m. for Richmond and Norfolk Pull
man sleeper Roanoke O. Norfolk and
LynchbLrg to Richmond
10 45 p. In. (Vestfbuled LimIted) for Hagers-
man sleepers to Washington, Philadel-
phia and New York via Shenandoah
Junction and b. and o. Railroad.
DURHAM DIVISION-Leave Lynchburg daily
except SUNDAY 400 p. N. and [union sta
tion) for Durham and all intermediate
points.
Leave Durham daily except Sunday, at 700 a.
m, for Lynchburg and intermediate
points
For all additional information apply at ticket
once or to M. F. BRAGG.
W. B. BEVILL, Trav. Pass, Agent.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06

VERY SERIOUS CHARGE.
A Well Known Forsyth Citizen
Bound Over to Court.

Justice Bessent issued a warrant
Thursday for the arrest of Monroe
Hunter, we'll known farmer living
near Bethania Station, this county,
charging him with an attempt to as
sault Mrs Charity Tesh, wife OF
Wrenn Tesh, who live, on Hunter's S
place.
The plaintiff has employed Mr.. j.
). Grogan to represent her iu the
prosecution. The case was heard be.
fore Justice Bessent that afternoon
Mrs Wrenn, in relating the evil
dence to her lawyer, stated that she and
her husband lived in house belonging
to Mr.. Hunter. They work on the farm
for him. Last Saturday evening she
went to Hunters home to see about a
settle ment. 1t was there that the
attempt to assault her was made.
On Monday. she says, while working
in the fl I'D, Hunter came to her and
asked if she was mad with him. She
gave him an affirmative answer. He
went off but returned in few min
utes, telling her that IL she was going
TO take their trouble TO court he
would knock her down with a rock,
which he held in his hand. He threw
a clod OF dirt and struck Mrs. Tesh in
the breast aud was in the act OF
throwing rock when the woman
tapped Hunter with a hoe
Mrs Tesh says she has been MAJ
ried 8 years and has children. She
is only 25 years old and very good
looking. She proved good character
by Lumber of witnesses.
The defendant was represented by
Messrs. Jones & Patterson. The
former made strong speech for him
Mr.. Hunter proved a good character
Those who know him say he is one OF
the best men in the county His evil
dence was contradictory to that given
by the plaintiff and her husband. Mr..
Hunter absolutely denied the charges
brought against him The trial at
tracted large crowd of spectators.
Mr.. Hunter was bound over to the
Superior Court in two cases for as
sault, one bond being for 5000 and the
other $50
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
RAMS HORN BLASTS.
Warning Notes Calling the Wicked
to Repentance.

warning NOTES Cal1nS the wicked
to Repentance.
Nothing is gained by starving the
soul to feed the body.
No man who truly follows Christ
ever has to stand alone.
Every man helps the devil who
talks one way and lives another.
When you pray don't forget those
who treat you despitefully.
The best news ever told in this
world is that God is love.
Too many start to follow Christ
who stop at the first crossroads.
Work for Christ will fail, unless it
is done in a Christian like spirit.
The preaching that is aimed at the
head, generally always misses the
hP t..
II made visible things to teach
us of better that are invisible.
The PRAYER that starts from a
Bible promise, flies on the wings of
faith.
Whosoever has good temper, will
be sure to have many other good
things.
Instead of taking the cross OF
Christ, many try to make one for
themselves.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
TO WARM HIS FEET.
A Drummer Took an Electric Light
to Bed With Him.

A Lynchburg drummer nearly caus-
ed a serious cOnf1agration at one of
the leading hotels at Greensboro the
other night. The weather was cold,
and he took an incandescent light,
which had long connection to it, In
his room, wrapped bed sheet around
it and placed it in the foot of the bed
to keep his feet warm.
He was awakened some hours after
ward by smoke and roasted feet The
light had set fire to his bed, which
was in full blaze, and was extinguish-
ed after much difficulty. The globe
to the light had become soft and plas-
tic from the intense heat, land assumed
an almost fiat shape; it is now exhib-
ted by the hotel man, who was much
excited by the almost serious accident
The drummer said he had often dor
so before, but had never had like ex-
perience.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
How Wesley Spoiled His Sermon

Rams Horn.
A farmer once went to hear John
Wesley preach. The preacher said
he would take up three topics OF
thought; he was talking chie fy
about money.
His first head was, "Get all you
can" The farmer nudged his neigh
Dor and said: "That man has got
something in him; it is admirable
preaching"
Wesley reached his second division,
"Save all you can" The farmer be.
came quite excited. "Was there ever
anything like this?" he said
The preacher denounced thriitless-
ness and waste, and the farmer
rubbed his hands as he thought,
"All this have | been taught from
my youth up." And, what with get.
ting and with boarding, it seemed to
him that salvation" had come to
bis house.
But Wesley advanced to his third
head, which was, "Give all you can. y
go, dear o, dearl'' said the farmer
che has gone and spoiled it ALL"
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
MARRIED FIFTY YEARS
THE GOLDEN EVENT CELEBRA
TED THIS AFTERNOON.
MIR. and Mrs. John Thomas, of Salem,
the Subjects of Sincere Congratu-
Iations and GoodWishes-Num-
Der of Handsome Presents.

latiOnS and OodWishes-Num-
Der of Handsome Presents.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Thomas on April
03th celebrated the fftieth an
niversary Of their marriage. at their
home on Roanoke street, Salem.
The aged couple were united in
marriage on April 80, 1S47. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Edward
Senseman, at the home Of the brides
parents, near Friedburg, this county.
Mrs. Thomas was Miss Elleanora
Beckel before marriage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas have been
residents Of Salem q years. Seven
children were born unto them. Five
of them are living-Misses Cynthia
and Kate Thomas, Mrs. W. ]. Rem D.
son, Mrs. j. A. Shore and Mr.. w. M
Thomas. Two sons, Messrs John and
James Thomas, died while young,
several years ago They have IL
grandchildren living and dead.
Mr. Thomas is nearly so years old,
while his good wife is past three :
score and ten. He was paralyzed
several years ago; since then be has
not been able to work, but his health
has been so that he can be up all the
time. His health is now very good.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas were the re-
cipients Of large number of hand
some and useful presents. The table
on which they were placed was beauti-
fully decorated with roses Of various
cOlOrs. A large number of friends
called during the day to extend con-
gratulations and best wishes. They
were received by Mrs. j. w. Goslen,
Miss Cynthia Thomas and Mrs j. A.
Shore. Refreshments were served TO
all Of the visitors.
THE SENTINEL joins the many
friends in their CONGRATULATIONS aud
hopes Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas will live
to celebrate many more anniversaries
as happily as this.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
MAY LIVEIN WILMINGTON.
Judge Purnell Married Miss Zeverly
of Salem.

Judge Purnell expects to hold his
first court in Wilmington. He will
probably make his home in that city
The Judgeship secured by Mr.. Pur-
nell is about the most desirable North
Carolina position within the gift of
the President 1t is life appoint
ment, the salary is s., 900, and there is
just about work enough to keep the
incumbent from forgetting that he is
Judge.
Judge Purnell lived In Salem for
ried Miss Zeverly, sister of Mrs. Capt.
Buford, Miss Mary and Mr.. John
Zeverly. His eldest daughter, Miss
Lula Purnell holds a position with
Mr.. Hough, the photographer.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
DRUMMERS' TAX.
Treasurer Worth's Reasons for De-
claring it Void.

Treasurer Worth's Reasons for De-
clarinS it Void.
1t is evident that the General
Assembly, by saying 'every person,
firm, company or corporation"
meant that this tax should apply to
all drummers alike, both foreign and
resident. But as the Supreme
Courts, both National and State,
have decided that State can not
tax foreign drummprs, therefore this
section is imperative and void as
applied to foreign drummers. 1t is
further evident that as the section
was intended to apply to all drum
mers alike, and can not apply to
foreign drummers, it should not, and
can not justly apply to resident
drummers. 1t is, also, evident that
the Legislature intended to put this
tax upon class. Ii their power fails
as to a part of the class, their Is no
reason to believe it was intended to
be in force as to the rest. 1t Is not
rational to ascribe to the Legislature
| a purpose to impose burden upon
| a portion of that class resident
| within it's borders, and exempt that
portion of the same class who are
| non resident.
| hold, therefore, that Section 81,
Revenue Act OF 1897, inasmuch as it
cannot apply to all drummers alike
as clearly intended, it can not apply
to any drummers and is therefore
| imperative and void.
Respectfully,
w. III. Worth,
State Treasurer.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
ABOUT THIS SECTION.
Mr.. Nicewonger Says North Carolin
Is Grand Place for Pennsylvanians

Mr.. Nicewonger Says North Carolina
Is Grand Place for Pennsylvanians
During his recent visit TO Winston,
Mr.. Il. II. Nicewonger wrote several
Complimentary letters to his home
paper, the Morning Tribune, of AL
toona, Pa. In one he says:
"rhis town is like all Pennsylvania
towns In various ways and there are
quite number of Pennsylvdnians re-
siding here. Ny brother, S. III. Nice
wonger, is the master foreman for the
Norfolk 81 Western railroad from
here to Roanoke. This State is ii oe
place for P.unsylvanidns as far as
can ascertain, and it is also State
that is taking care of the public
schools by m aking appropriations for
the same, and the people do SO with
out any compulsion whatt yer, and the
flag Is waving from nearly Every school
building and The Bible Is read in every
school,"
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
PLEASING ENTERTAINME
"Around the World in 80 Minutes, >
Academy Chapel.
PRICE 5 CENT

"Around the World in 30 Minutes
Academy Chapel.
The entertainments entitled Around
the World in 80 Minutes" given Fri
day night in the Academy chapel, was
attended by large and appreciative
audience. The entertainment was for
the benefit of the East Salem Sunday
school, which school is under the
management of Mr.. and Mrs. II. E.
Fries. Rev. Howard E. Rondthaler
was the lecturer Of the evening, and
he was successful in giving to the
gathered friends an evening of pleas
| ure and profit.
The party started from the Twin
| City and Travelled to Europe, visiting
various countries, looking at fine
| stereopticon views, which were thrown
| on the canvass with the powerful
| electric lantern. The lecture added
| to the interest OF the views, and the
| enjoyment was still further enhanced
| by occasional tableauX, these scenes
| illustrating the life of the sections
visited by the company. From Europe
the views took the party to Egypt,
| Palestine, China, Japan, and thence
to America and back To North Caro-
| lima.
| The closing views were familiar
Winston and Salem scenes and these
home pictures elected much pleasure
and applause from the friends. The
| Salem Orchestra and other musicians
aided in the pr gram, and altogether
| the evening was great success. We
| did not learn the amount Of the re-
ceipts. The following was the
PROGRAM.
| Overture-Salem Orchestra
| Views. Tabi. au. Statue of Liberty.
Hail Columbia-Salem Orchestra.
Views. Tabeau. Germany.
| Views. Watch on the Rhine-Male
| Voices.
| Views. Tableau. Spain.
| La Poloma-Salem Orchestra.
| Views Tableau. Egypt.
| Views. Tabeau. Palestine.
Views. Tableau. China.
| Views. Tableau. Japan.
| Views. Tabeau. Alaska.
| America-Salem Orchestra
| Recitation-Fred Brewer
Views. Tableau. Seal of North Caro-
| lima.
Song-The Old North State.
| Views. Tableau. Finale.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
TENNESSEE CENTENNIAL.
The Exposition Kinley
Starts the Machinery.

The Exposition Opens-McKinley
Starts the Machinery.
By Telegraph to The Sentinel.
NASHVILLE, Tenn May 1.-The
Centennial exposition, which opened
this morning, is largely attended
Not all the buildings are completed,
bnt every one is ready for occupa-
ton. Visitors are steadily pouring
in.
The opening ceremonies began with
civic parade of three thousand,
who escorted Governor Robert s.
Taylor, his full staff and city
officials. After prayer by Bishop
Gaylor, short addresses were de-
livered by Governor Taylor, Director
General Lewis and other State, city
and exposition officers.
Promptly at II O'Clock, President
Mckinley started the machinery by
pressing an electric button in the
White House at Washington. The
day is being observed as a public
holiday. The exposition grounds
are in excellent condition.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
For Better Freight Rates.

A meeting is to be held at Green's
boro, Wednesday afternoon, May 18th,
1897, the object Of which is to secure
more equitable freight rates The
circular calling the meeting is signed
by number of prominent shippers iD
the State, and says:
Upon investigation we find our
State greatly Disseminated against
and have reason TO believe If we will
all get together and make proper ef-
forts, the evil can be remedied. This
is question in which you are deeply
Interested. Please be sure to attend
this meeting. Unless we all put our
shoulders to the wheel nothing can be
accomplished"
Among the signers of the circular il
Mr.. r. J Reynolds, of this CITY,.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
CONTRIRUTIONS WANTED
EDUCATIONAL.
A Deserved Tribute to Live and
Progressive Educator.

n DeserVeu lrIDuUe 10 Live anu
Progressive Educator.
Charlotte Observer
DR.. Charles ID. McIver is doing per-
haps more downright hustling for
the cause of public school education
than any man in North Carolina, as
he goes about over the State from
time to time His head is full of
progressive ideas in educational
matters, and he has an emphatic
and attractive way of driving them
in, when he makes them known, that
is powerful. 1t is pleasure to know
that DR.. McIver highly approves of
Capt. S. A. Ashes plan of an educa.
tional qualification for suffrage. In
answer to the charge that this is
providing a way for the education of
the boys but leaving the girls out of
the calculation, he says that the girls
will be the first to go to the country
schools prepared for the boys. DR..
McIver Is atire with the thought that
all the townships in the State will
have to vote once every year on the
question of local taxation for the
support of public schools, and be-
lieves the very agitation of the ques-
ton, and the keeping it to the front,
will result in great good to the cause
of education In the State.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
NEW ODD FOLLOW LODGE.
Instituted at Pilot Mountain-1S
Charter Members.

Instituted at Pilot Mountain-1s
Charter Members.
From Mr.. Sam Taylor, who came in
on the Wilkesboro train last evening,
it was learned that new Odd Fellow
Lodge was instituted at Pilot Noun
tain Thursday night with eighteen
charter members. The Mt. Airy
Lodge ''officiated" at the institution
The officers Of the new Lodge are as
follows:
Noble Grand-J. A. Stone.
Vice-Noble Grand-G. w. Whita
ker.
Treasurer-J. @. Dodson.
Secretary-J. G. Pepper.
Mr.. Pepper is brother of ouI
townsman, Thomas r. Pepper.
During the installation Of officers
somebody threw a rock as large as 6
mans first through the window into
the room. 1t narrowly missed the
heads of several Odd Fellows. Three
parties who were "black- -balled" are
thought to be responsible for the
rock-throWing.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
In Her S1st Year.

Rev. DR.. f. Fl. Wood went to
Greensboro last week to meet his
mother, Mrs. Celesta Wood, of Ashe-
boro, who returned with him on the
next train. Mrs. Wood is now in her
S1st year but is still quite active. She
is one of ten children whose ages
average IS years and 6 months. She
will spend some time here with her
son. DR.. Wood says he considers him.
self a young man and proposes to re-
main SO as long as his mother lives.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
Henderson and Hacket Fight.

A postal card from friend in
Wilkesboro says Mr.. Ruff Henderson
shot at Lawyer 4. N. Hackett on
April 285h. The ball struck his
clothing but drew no blood. The two
men clinched and engaged in lively
scuff1e after Henderson fired, but they
were separated before any serious
damage was done.
What caused the difficulty is not
stated. However,..it Is learned that
the two men have been at ''outs" for
some time.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
bUdIb ITtHBUTeF,
Treasury Dept, Raleigh, April % g
Ground for Recognition.

Atlanta Constitution.
An Atlanta negro, who wanted
recognition for his work, said to his
employer:
Il wish you please, sub, write a
"scription to Mr.. Mckinley, en- tell
him dat | likes ter know what he
gwine do fer me?"
''All right; is that alp"
mo, sub; you might put in dar dat
| vote fer him six times, en- ef dey
hadn't kotched me I'd drapped In
de seven for sundownp'
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
The Tax ON Drummers.

State-Treasurer Worth says the
part of the last revenue act which
taxes drummers $50 each is very un-
fortunate, because it only applies to
those who travel for North Carolina
houses. He adds that this provision
was knocked out by the Finance Com
mittee, but in the Legislature was re-
instated. The outside drummers can
not be taxed.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
Black Duck Eggs.

Mr.. Duke Hay has a number of
ducks. There Is nothing remarkable
about this, out he has about II eggs
which are out of the regular order
Some of them ale almost solid black
and others of a notified gray color
Mr.. Hay thinks they were laid by a
Pekin duck. A majority of them
were laid just before Easter. He
SAYS some of the black can be washed
off the shell. Those who have seen
the eggs say they never saw anything
like them before. Mr.. Hay at first
thought the old duck was laying them
SpeciallY for Easter.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
In the school Room 4s Years

A controversy having arisen over
the oldest teacher In the South, Prof.
Gray, Superintendent of Public In
struction of Mecklenburg county,
tells the Charlotte News that the
oldest teacher in continuous service
in the State, and probably the oldest
in the South, Is Mr.. G.. w. Martin, of
Cabarrus county, who has been con-
tinuously in the work for 48 years.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
Have served II Years.

Fourteen years ago Albert Davis
and Thomas Lee, colored, were con-
victed of manslaugbter in the court
here for killing man of their color in
East Winston. They were sent to the
penitentiary for 20 years. Capt. Rid
die, of Stokes county, late Steward at
one of the penitentiary farms, was
here last week getting papers in shape
asking the Governor to pardon Davis.
Another petition will be sent to the
Governor for the pardon of Lee.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
TOOK HIS OWN LIFE.
] b. SMITH, A POPULAR TRAV
ELING MAN

SOIu ODdccO IOr ba1ley BROS. Tor FIVE
Years-Took a Large Amount of
Morphine-Left Note Showing
it was Premeditated act.
Mr.. j. B. Smith, who travelled for
five years fer Bailey Rros. of this city,
committed suicide early Tuesday
uorning, A prll 27.h at Thomasville,
Ga by tax ng quantity OF morphine.
The following letter found in his
pt cket addressed TO the coroner, dated
tue 26th, makes out clear case of
premeditated suicide:
80 the Coroner of Thomas County
Dear Sir: You Will confer a favor
by not Investigating this Case, as it is
purely and simply prem editated sui
eide, with no one to blame except my
self. With regard and best wishes, l
l am truly yours,
81. B SMITH F."
Smith had been in town several days
and had been drinking heavily. 1t is
said that he had been leading a life OF
dissipation for some months and that
his wife separated from him about
three months ago. No inquest was
held. The body was sent to Valdosta.
Ga for interment.
Mr.. Smith lost his position with
Bailey Bros. the first of last Februa-
ry. For few weeks thereafter he
travelled for Brown s. Williamson,
another tobacco manufacturing firm
OF this city. He had recently become
interested in the manufacture of
SloaJ's bitters and had just started
out to work up trade on IT.
Mr.. Smith was d native OF Rocking-
ham this nd N hnnt
As years old. He resided In Reidsvile
for several years and was Mayor of the
town for two years.
Mr.. Smith was twice married He
was a popular drummer and while
with Bdily Bros. was recognized as
one of the finest tobacco statesmen on
the road. He had many friends in
this city, as well as throughout the
South.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-06
WILKEsBORO's SENSATION.
Difficulty Between Ruff Henderson
and X. N. Hackett


and X. n. Hackett
The shooting at Wilkesboro
Wednesday morning created sGnsa-
tion, says the North Wilkesboro Hus
tier. when it was ascertained that J.
r Henderson had fired the shot for
the purpose Of taking the like of r.
y. Hackett. Henderson was sitting
in front OF the hotel. Hackett was
in the Office. He came out and pass
ed Henderson. who, without saying a
word, drew his pistol and fred. but
his aim was bad and did not hit the
person Of Hackett, though it cut a
hole in the side OF his coat. Hackett
spraDg around and grappled Hender-
son as he Was preparing To fire a sec
ond shot aud he was dlsarmed There
has been bad blood between the Two
men for long while over some family
matters, but no words had been pass
ed between them recently. Hender-
son waived examination Thursday
and was placed un3er 5000 bond.
The SENTINEL is informed that
this is the second attempt Henderson
has made TO take the life of Hackett.