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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-18
ONE WORK OF THE WHEEL.
How 1t Has Developed the Latent Me-
chanical Genius of the Peopla.

How 1t Has Developed the Latent Me-
chanical Genius of the People.
The bicycle has probably done more
to develop the mechanical genius of the
people of today than any other agency.
With the old wheel, the ordinary, while
a repair kit was carried, it was seldom
needed, for the whole machine was
built for wear, weighing two and three
times as much as the modern safety and
having tires almost unbreakable. The
only danger was from a loo3ened tire
Later on the narrow tire and then the
cushion tire came in, each requiring
more care, and with them came the
sprockets, chains and adjustable saddles
and handle bars that required some skill
to manipulate. But it was with the adj
vent of the Is to 81 pound pneumatic
that skill was really called for, and to-
day it is hard to find an owner of
wheel who is unable to take his machine
apart or who does not thoroughly under
stand its make up. Good evidence of
this is to be had at any of the cycle
shows or even in the regular salesrooms
At the former it is common sight to
see crowd around some new model,
every one-man or woman, young or
old-seemingly possessed of accurate
knowledge and capable of weighing
carefully the advantage offered by each
particular make. New York Post.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-18
The Triumph of Festus orastus Butt.

Two years ago Festus Orastus Butt
had bill before the Arkansas legisla-
ture to remove his disability of being
under age SO he could be licensed to
practice law. The bill passed the lower
house, but was killed in the senate by
some senator offering an amendment to
the effect that Mr.. Butt should first
change his name. This year MIR. Butt
is the representative of Carroll county,
having been elected by large majority
over the most popular Republican in
the county, and this, too, without
changing his name. At the last term of
the circuit court at BerryyilIe he OBJ
tanned the "sheepskin" to practice law
and was complimented by the bar as
having passed the best examination
ever heard in the circuit. He will be
heard from at Little Rock in January,
and his name will still be Festus Oras-
tus Butt.-Eureka Springs Times-Echo.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-18
Rich Gowns.

The use of white satin, fur, gold
braid and rich laces, says New York
fashion writer, is a decided feature of
rich cloth and velvet gowns for after
noon calls and receptions. the white
satin accessories still consisting of full
vest, revers and collar. Many women
prefer the pure snow white satins to any
OF the tints which have CLINT of cream
or yellow in the hueless hue, but this
dazzling pearl or lily tint is most trying
to the complexion, but, equal to the sit
uation, French tailors and modistes tone
and soften the glaring white of the satin
with rows of narrow gold braid, which
at once transforms its effect. They like
wise use tiny edgings of dark mink, seal
or sable fur, rows, straps and bands Of
lustrons golden brown lyons velvet.
cerise velvet, or, richest and most COM
Elementary Of all. appliques and veil
ings of venetian rose point or vandyks
laces.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-18
Story Of q Man Eating Tiger.

Of all the animals that walk the earth,
the man eating tiger of the far east is
the most terrible and ferocious. Mr..
Claes Ericsson, who went to Sumatra to
collect orchids, tells some stories of the
daring of tigers.
1--WE had taken possession of a small
hut" he writes, standing a couple of
feet from the ground on the slope of
mountain. As it would not hold all my
men, about half of them were obliged
to sleep outside. Shortly before day
break I was aroused by shouts and a
loud knocking at the door.
'Tuan, tuanl Rimau! (Sir, siri Tt.
gerD Let us IMP
''Springing out of my clam DO (mosqui-
to ourtains), I reached and unbarred
the door before the Malays who shared
the hut were on their feet. I was only
just in time. AS the last of the terrified
fellows rushed past me the tiger struck
the door a violent blow. Had Malay
been holding it the brute would certain
ly have been among us, but | pushed
with all my might, shouting for my
winchester. Half dozen of the coolies
came to my assistance, and between US
we got the bamboo which served as a
bar into position.
Finding that he could not break in
there the tiger walked around the hut,
shifting at every crevice and striking
the bamboos until they shook again.
Getting hold of my rife 1 tried for
shot, but the howell was packed with
men. However, when they had recover
ed from their panic, persuaded them
to follow, and we dashed out, yelling
at the top of our voices. The tiger made
off, but a Malay caught sight Of the
brute in the tall Alang- Alang grass be-
low and drew my attention. I fired,
but the light was too bad. Anyway I
missed. Chicago Record.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-18
The Hungarian Hou.ekeeper.

The mistress of large household in
Hungary has need to be q very capable
housewife, for she is cum bered with many
cares. You must boil your own soap,
mold your own candles, dry your own
prunes, prepare your own candied fruits
smoke your own sausages, cure your own
hams, bottle your own compotes, make
your own vinegar, store your own fruits
and vegetables, butter and cheese for win
ter use, grind your own maize for culinary
purposes, grow your own wine. act as your
own butcher and poulterer, laundress and
seamstress- The eye of the mistress must
be everywhere, even though she invariably,
has housekeeper under her. Servants get
much smaller wages, work harder and live
less comfortably, but they are very inde-
pendent, and there is absolutely no stand
ard of personal morality among them.-H.
Ellen browning in 8 Wanderings in Hun.
gary
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-18
PARIS FASHIONS.
Ball Costumes For Old and YounR-GAuxy

Sleeves.
The costumes of the stage always have q
strong influence on the mode and lust
now there are seen in Paris many tabliers
of a material and color different from the
rest of the gown. They are covered with
antique lace or with applications of beaded
or silk embroidery, and sometimes they are
painted, although painted decorations are
less rich looking and effective in spite of
their cost The rest of the skirt is plain,
long for women who do not dance, of
round length for women who do Very
young girls may wear a skirt short enough
to show the feet little, but it must be of
equal length all around
Skirts of opaque goods are lined with
taffeta or faille of the same color or of a
light, contrasting tone, even for dark
gowns, the petticoat matching the lining.
Gauze, mousseline de sole, tulle and Grape
skirts are made over a lower skirt Of faille
or taffeta- Satin, although brilliant, has
less stiffness and creases more easily The
inside of the foot of the skirt is in all cases
furnished with silk frills made quite full,
two yards being gathered into the space of
one.
The bodices of ball gowns are nearly al
ways In mousseline or gauze de soie even
when the skirt is of Opaque material The
sleeves, or shoulder draperies that take the
place of sleeves, are of the same goods as
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-18

basket edge was hidden by an outer row
of the blossoms hanging their heads
lightly against the snowy damask table
cloth. Six high standing vases held
punches of roses of the same species at
regular intervals along the table Very
pretty was the basketful of roses.
The Introduction of butterflies among
floral decorations is novel fashion.
Large wooden boxes of these gauzy
winged insects in careful condition Of
preservation, are shown on demand, and
when ordered are placed on very fine
wires which give the effect of live in
sect just about to f1utter, which is most
decorative and attractive. The butter
flies are imported from Paris, whence
came the custom of employing them for
additional decoration. A high vase filled
with flowers, over which futtered sew
eral butterflies. met with applause at
the reception of New York woman Of
fashion.
American Beauty leads among the
roses. Other roses of fame and fash
ion are the Nine. Cusin, of rare beauty,
pink of color-such pink-the Brides
maids rose, with shading of pink cult
waited to tone in and contrast with the
named and used for bridal bouquets
These interspersed with orchids are
most beautiful for bride to carry on
her wedding day, while in shape, as
variety of build, the English shower
bouquet may be used, being graceful and
popular. AS is known, this is broad,
fat bunch, spreading fanlike the flowers
falling one beneath the other in shower
effect half way down the gown. These
are, however, heavy to carry and must
be held in the one position. Bouquets
for dances, opera and debutante's recep-
tons are varied in having ferns inter-
spersed with the roses or not, according
to fancy. They ofttimes are tied with
many bows and ends of satin ribbon
and vary in size from one to many
dozens of blossoms
The violet of the season is the Marie
Louise, deep blue and double, while the
Parma is accounted second in rank ow-
ing to its lighter coloring. For simple
decoration the spice carnation has not
peer, says Vogue, authority for the fore
going
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-18
To Free Furniture From Moths.

Upholstered furniture can be kept free
from moths, a western upholsterer says
In pamphlet on the subject, "by taking
the furniture outside about once month
ana beating it thoroughly with strips of
ticking about an inch wide attached to
piece OF broom handle. Should one hit
the wood hard with this it will not mar it,
while the regular rattan and wire beaters
mar more parlor frames, ruin more covers
and break up more inside filing than a
dozen children could do. The main reason
we have moths is we are always going to
beat out our upholstery furniture, but
rarely get around to it. Clothing, includ-
ing furs, to be stored in the wardrobe dur
Ing summer can be Kept entirely exempt
from attack if put into new flour sacks.
linen sacks or anything of that nature
and tightly tied SO that a moth cannot en-
ter at the mouth. Chests serve the same
purpose when tight enough to prevent the
moths from entering. .
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-18
Mere Mention.

The newest opera glass bag is beaded
and has toggle top of silver gilt or
gold, set with a colored stone
The latest cardcases are of elephant s
hide mounted in gold; size, medium to
large.
The fashion of wearing a fanciful
collar of jewels is growing.
Umbrellas with leather handles, fin
1shed with Dresden, Dou1ton or Coal
port ware, are novelties in this direction.
The new university mugs represent
the different college colors and shields
in their decoration
Coveted vinaigrettes have an open top
of gold, in the center of which is set an
amethyst or other co1ored stone
Bracelets and bangles are shown in
all the shops and represent styles iden-
teal with those SO fashionable abroad
Jewellers Circular
Bicycle Flying Machine.
A bicycle flying machine is now oc-
cupying the attention of an inventor at
Milwaukee, and he has applied for a
patent. The machine is to be made in
the form of a bicycle. Connected to the
bicycle, including the propelling, soar
ing and steering mechanism, is u cigar
shaped balloon go feet long by II feet
in diameter at the largest point The
object of the balloon is to reduce the
weight of the whole machine to as few
pounds as possible. The machine will
cost about S., 900, but when made in
large numbers the cost will be reduced
to 81, 900 each.-St Louis Globe Demo-
crat.
His Reign VIII End.
Oh. this has been a winter dearl
My sweetest girl and
Have tasted Of the best of cheer
And drained its nectar dry.
We haven't missed a single play.
Each concert we have heard.
We've foated through the ballroom gay
She dances like bird.
Our games of cards can't half be told
With players shre-yd or dense,
And, an. the birds and bottles cold
She's downed at my expensei
And yet know-that's why I'm glum-
She'll toss poor me aside.
The cycling season soon will come
Alas, do not ridei
cleveland Plain DealeE
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-18
ERIE MEDICAL CO., BUFFAIO,N.'
MORTGAGE Sale.


The undersigned will sell by public auc-
ton, for cash, at the Court house door in
Winston, N. c., on Monday, the 10Th day
of March. 1897, at IL o. clock, M, the follow
ing described property: Lying and being
in the County of Forsyth and State afore-
said and known as lot No. 3 in Block Ii of
the land of the Inside Land and Improve
ment Company, being fifty feet by one
hundred and forty feet, fronting on Gro
ma tie street and between Bruse and Price
streets, according to an official map of the
property of the Inside Land and Improve
ment Company. copy of which is on file
in the Re9ister.s office of Forsyth county in
book % OF deeds at page 401.
This sale is by virtue of a power and au-
thority given in a deed of trust from G. A.
Hasten and wife, Maggie Hasten to Charles
g. Goodrich, executed on the Both day of
September, 1892, and recorded in the Office
of the Register of Deeds of Forsyth county,
in book IL. folio 4, to which reference may
be had. This 23d Feb, 1897.
CHARLES G. GOODRICH, Trustee,
By Glenn d Manly, Attorneys.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-18

cape. They are also very effective tucked
into the full plastrons and chemisettes of
white or straw gauze that are worn with
boleros Black white lace forms an
equally good background for them. The
age of the wearer no longer enters into the
question Of flowers. 1t is only necessary to
decide what is becoming in color and sty:e
and what Is not. Straw or sulphur colorod
carnations streaked with ver1nilion are
much liked on black lace gowns or corsages
trimmed with black silk gauze guipurc.
Ivory and white lace combined with these
flowers form Il pleasing adjournment for din
ner bodices of black or dark velvet.
The illustration shows sack of black
velvet 1t is lined with mink and has a
high, haring collar and revers of moufion,
on which are applications of passementerie.
The full sleeves are gathered into deep
cuff Of moufnn, also adorned with applica-
tions, and tLs brandebourgs closing the
garment are also combined with fur. We
1ours du nord is the material employed for
the sack. JUDO CHoLLET.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-18
Grow Ginseng.

Wilmington Messenger.
Ginseng, that grows so easily in
North Carolina, is attracting atten-
tiOn in the west as new crop. An
Illinois farmer procured some seed in
our State and has been successful.
1t sells for So or 81 % a pound In
China it fetches as much as S. per
pound, while the seeds sell for So an
ounce. Why is not ginseng grown
more in North Carolina? 1t can be
easily cultivated here, and it is
profitable. A Chicago paper gave
results of the farmer The seeds did
not sprout, but it requires year
and half for that to take place.
The Illinois farmer next came to this
State, "made a study of the plant in
it's native haunts," and last spring
secured q number of roots, which he
replanted at his Illinois home. At
last accounts the plants were thriv-
ing, and we are told that sit is ex-
pect that the first crop of the valu-
able root will be ready for market In
the summer of 1913, and from that
time it's annual value should increase
rapidly" Here is a hint for our
farmers. Diversity crops.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-18
Dressing Room Tables.

Small, round tables, that look at first
glance like those intended for smokers
use, serve valuable purpose in a lady's
dressing room. They have attached to
their polished tops all paraphernalia need
ed to crimp the hair, including safety
matchbox, alcohol lamp, with tong syantl-
the attachments In various metals, brass.
nickel or silver.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-18
One Exclamation.

J"hnny-Pa, why do they call
Mckinley the advance agent of pros
perity?
Pa Ian ardent silver man)-Be-
cause he is four years ahead of the
Bryan show
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-18
D UDIC CHOLLET.
PREVAILING FASHIONS,
Flowers In Great Profusion-A Handsome
Black Velvet Sack.

Flowers In Great Profusion-A Handsome
Black Velvet Sack.
A great deal of fur is still used on
gowns, mantles, capes and jackets, but
flowers are added, bouquet at the breast
or a rose drawn through the belt. There Is
a generally pervasive sense that spring Is
coming one of these days, and tendency
in the floral direction is the consequence.
Hats especially are blossoming out won
derfully Roses, pinks, geraniums and
violets in all their shades are associated
with diverse styles of ornament. They are
seen on gray or beige felt, with plumes
matching the felt, and on red, green,
mauve and violet velvet. Parma violets
are most generally worn and are to be seen
in clusters everywhere, even in fur being
placed on the muff or at the neck Of the
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-18
1T IS NOT TRUE.
Japan Has Not Abandoned the Cofn-
age of Silver.


New York Journal.
The report that Japan had aban-
doned the coinage of silver and
adopted the gold standard turns ouf
to have been untrue. According to
official information from Toxic the
only foundation for the story was
the fact that on March 2 a bill pro-
vldlng for the change was introduced
into the lower house of the Japanese
Diet. This, the japanese Minister
to Washington explains, mo more
foreshadows its passage by the Diet
than would be the case in the Ameri-
can Congress" And it is understood
in the Japanese Legation that the
proposed legislation will find strong
opposition, and "grave doubts are
expressed as to the possible success
OF the measure"
Until more complete information
has been obtained the arguments ad
vanced in favor of this bill in Japan
can hardly be even guessed at. Since
the early seventies, when American
and European prosperity began to
decline because of the demonetiza-
ton of silver, Japan's growth in
prosperity under bimetallism has
been one of the wonders of the world
In 1885 Japan exported $511 $50
worth oil textiles. In 1895 the value
of such exports was $22, TT ,626
In the same time the exports of raw
silks increased from $14 Alb 800 to
$50 92S, 44O; of grain and pro
visions. from 81 514 ,S43 to $12 :.
723 I'll; Of matches, from $50 sos
to 81 ,672, S61; of porcelain, curios
and sundries, from $2,7S6, Szs- to
$11 ga, 7O1; while Japan's COM
merce tor 1895 increased by $50,
100000 over 1894, reaching total
of exports and imports o; $296, OOO.-
600, or about 81 50 per capita 1t
therefore does not seem likely that
arguments in favor of the gold
standard in Japan are based upon
the condition OF the country.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-18
HOW TO DRESS.
Hints For Thin and Fat-A Medium to BE
Observed.

Observed.
Shall we dress fashionably or becoming
"? 1t unfortunately happens that fashion
does not confine herself to the becoming
always, but ranges through all sorts of
Nagaries, in which it is chance rather than
reason that decides matters Just now
the ordinary style of dress Is satisfactory
enough. 1t is neither very tight nor very
loose. There is a sufficiently wide range
of choice in color, shape and trimming,
and, on the whole, everybody is sufficient
ly well dressed. But sometimes skin tight
sleeves and skirts prevail, and then the
very fat or very thin woman who will per-
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-18
Doesn't Like Protection
Nashville American.

NASHVILLE American.
Prosperity is to be restored by
hauling money out of the pockets of
the many to place it in the pockets
of the few whose pockets are already
full.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-18
THE ART OF DRESSING.
Taste and Care-A Peony Red Walking


Gown.
To be careful in ones dress is the great
est feminine charm" So says a French
authority, and perhaps there is a large
measure of truth in the saying. Certainly
while an obvious attention to attire is a
defect in a man it is only graceful in a
woman. We demand that a man shall be
immediately clean and appropriately
clothed, but if his attire and manner de-
note care for the toilet beyond these req
uisites for a gentlemanly and refined ap-
pearance he loses caste in the eyes of those
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-18
1t Will Pay You.~

Time tests the merits of all things and
stamps it's approval disapprovaL. The
stamp of approval has been given this paper
as valuable advertising medium. If you
want the patronage of the people, make
your wants known
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-18
Notice

Having duly qualified rs executor of the
last will and testament OF Sus4n Hartman,
deceased, all persons havi ig claims against
said deceased are heleby notified to present
them to me, proven as the law directs on
or before the LIST of March, 1885, or .his
notice will be plead in bar of their recovery.
And all persons indebted to the estate of
said deceased are requested to make paw
ment 10 me at once. This 1st March, 1897.
J. o. WHITE, Executor of
Susan Hartman, decd.
Mast & Griffith, Attys,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-18

Want Russell to Touch the Button.
Governor Russell has been invited
to open the Tennessee Centennial Ex-
position, by pressing the electric but
ton and starting the machinery A
committee from Tennessee came here
to ask him to do this The State Of
Tennessee was. for years, one county
Of North Carolina, and hence this act
of the Governor of Mother State"
will be particularly appropriate. Tn
der the act Of the Legislature, this
State will have an exhibit at the ex-
position.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-18

Judiciously applied may
be the means of calling the
attention of a good many
people to the merits of a
particular article or line of
goods which you have to
sell.
We have had experience
in applying printing ink.
Let us apply some for you
on the pages of
- The Sentinel.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-03-18
By Properly Utilizing
The Advertising Columns
Of The
Sentinel

You can do this. Now is the time to begin.
Get an early start for the seasons trade.
Tell what you are doing and why you are
doing it.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-16
II Beg to Differ"

My friend, DR.. Yandell, seems to
have it in for IN Gay New York; q
show that is billed to play here next
Monday. With all due respect to the
doctor, beg to differ with him in re-
gard to the coming show. 1 myself do
not like the price charged, but evid-
ence shows that the coming mbina-
ii, has played for 81 SO wherever
they have been this seas IN. 10 San
Francisco they played a three weeks
engagement at that price; in Los An
geles they also played for S1.50 The
coming show is 70 common one. Ed
die Foy Is the leading actor in his line
in the United States, and in looking
over the list of names of the actors ooe
finds some of the most prominent in
the country. The aggregation coming
is q la-ge one and Carries two ca~ loads
of see merry and is now reco2 nized as
one of the largest and best extrava-
CANA companies travelling in the west.
The show will prove to be one of the
most satisfactory to the theatre going
public that has been there this eeason
Eddie Foy has worked his way up from
the bottom. He was boot black o.
the sire Its of Chicago, but had natural
talent aud soon made q name for him.
self. When I knew Eddie Foy SOM
ye ars ago he was then d, awing q
salary of $3.50 a week and he is prOba-
bly, now drawing q larger salary. Other
membe, of the company are drawing
large salaries and it ia probably Oce
of the costliest shows now on the road
and a good company should receive a
liberal patronage even if the prices are
high. A REGULAR ATTENDANT.