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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-15
A NARROW ESCAPE.
MIR. Albea's Little Son Falls IL Feet
Through Two Sets of Joists.

MIR. Albea's Little Son Falls ii Feet
Through Two Sets of Joists.
The youngest son of Mr.. E. p.
Albea met with a narrow escape from
death one day last week. He was
up on the new building, which Mr.. j..
@ Miller is putting up for Mr.. G W..
Hinshaw, on Fourth street, when he
accidentally fell headforemo st through
two sets Of jnists to the ground, d
distance of IA feet. A piece of joist,
four feet long went down with
the buy. Mr. Miller expected to
find the little fellow dead. After
looking around for him he saw the boy
running towards home at rapid rate.
Mr.. Miller followed him home. The
little fellow told his mother he was
hurt but little bump on the head
was the only injury that could be
found and he was not complaining
about this.
Mr. Miller is puzzled to know how
the boy escaped death. He says there
is only once chance in fifty for boy
10 escaDe from such a fall,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-15
SALEM PUBLIC SCHOOL.
Successful Commencement Exercises.
The Program.

Commencement season for 1897 was
delightfully."- opened Friday by the
Salem Public School entertainment.
The large school hall was crowded
to the utmost by parents and friends
who filled all the standing room far
out into the halls. Nearly 40 num-
bers were successfully rendered in the
two hours program. Fifteen bright lit
tie girls in doll song won the house
completely. wf-:o Miss Ebert and Mr..
OryIi41 Pfdff In a dialogue scene, did
some very clever work. The audience
was simply deli4,hted. with the enter
tam .nent, and applause and laughter
gave evidence OF their appreciation.
The entertain III ent showed splendid
drill on the part Of the teaching force.
Prof. NJ esser. the principal, is well sec
onded by the Misses McCuiston and
Mickey.
Undoubtedly the Salem Public
School is the banner public school of
the county, and indeed its superior
would be difficult to find anywhere in
the State.
The neighborhood is apparently
anxious to do everything possible to-
wards educating the children, hence,
on Monday, subscription school will
charge of Miss McCuiston.
THE SENTINEL congratulates the
committee and teachers on their very
fine showing as made last night.
The program carried out last night
was as follows:
PROGRAM.
Welcome Address-Estella Brendle.
Song, "Ill tell papa on you"-Zil-
phia Messer.
Willie's Speech Monte Mock.
Little Mothers-20 little girls.
The Gunner and the Birds-Lake
Stone
Farmer Nick's Scare-Crow-Amos
Jarvis and Floyd Dry.
Song-"The Echo"
Dialogue, The Double Statagem-
Florence Messer. Ada Weisner, Maggie
Robertson and Eva Womble.
A Man OF Leisure-Henry Grouer.
Watching for Crumbs Rosa Bullin.
Song Write Me Letter From
Home"
Dialogue-The Dolls Hospital, by 6
little girls.
Among the Animals-Walter Kern.
School-Ollie Peddycord, Russell
Mock, Robbie Foster, Alp Robertson
and Carl Peddycord.
Whipping Boy-Clarence Groner.
Dialogue-"Jumbo Jum."
Visit TO the Barber-Nonie Myers.
Song-School bell.
Delivering Turkey-Willie Holder.
Dialogue-Della Kuott, Nannle
Robertson and Rosabelle Mock.
Spring Comes -Maude Davis.
New Mittens-Oscar Kimel.
Song-Away to School.
Harry's Mistake-Frauk Groner.
Song, Little Drops-Ronnell Bren-
die.
What I Think-Willie Petree.
Who Is the Girl-C. Kessler.
Boys Rights-Garney Myers.
The School Room-Gertie Tesh.
Song -"Shaking Hands," boys.
Recitation-Sallie Smothers.
The Grasshoppers-Joe Morton.
Boys COmplaiut-Mat Evans.
Dialogue -Sallie Fulbright and
Agnes Morton.
Song, 1.-The Dutchman's Complaint"
Willie Brewer.
Appearances-Alon Shore.
Playing Carpenter-10 boys.
Dialogues, Comparisons-Elsie Ped
| dycord and Claude Davis.
My Speech -Tommie Pfaff.
Song, Save the Boy-Ermie Pfaff.
| Words-Kapp Shore.
What Like to See-Elvire Pfaff.
Closing Address-Della Knott.
Parting Song-By School.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-15
WERE THEY TRAMPS?
TWO MEN KNOCKED OFF THE
VESTIBULE
Five Miles This Side of ThomasvilIe,
Last Night-Supposed to Have
Been Train Robbers-PIucky
Engineer and Fireman.

Special to The Sentinel.
GREENSBORO, n. c., April TO-
Three miles this side Of Thomasville,
last night, as the norbound vestibule
was going at full speed, two men
climbed over the tender. They were
seen by the fireman and engineer be-
fore they reached the cab.
Engineer Jack Bryant opened fire
with his pistol, while the fireman
struck one OF the men with his pick.
He was killed or wounded.
The robbers fell off the tender. Two
men have been arrested in Danville,
supposed to be accomplices of the men
who climed on the tender.
Prof. Ludlow, of this city, rode on
the vestibule from Charlotte TO Sails
bury Friday night. He came in this
morning. Like many others he heard
many conflicting rumors about the
attempted hold-up. Some of the rail-
road people seem to think the men
were tramps. Prof. Ludlow learned
| that long knife was found where one
of the men fell off. SENTINEL
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-15
A $50, 1000 BLAZE.
COUNTY FINANCES.
Treasurer Kerner's Report of Re-
ceipts and Disbursements.

Treasurer Kerner's Report of Re-
ceipts and Disbursements.
County Treasurer Kerner informs
THE SENTINEL that he hopes to be
able il the future to pay all county
claims promptly. For this purpose
he will be at the court house every
Saturday and on the first Monday and
Tue sday in each month; also during
all Superior Courts.
Treasurer Kerner submits the fol-
lowing statement Of receipts and ex-
penditures since he has been In office
from Dec. 8th to March 31st.
GENERAL FUND.
Amount received from all sources,
81, ,734 49,
Superior Court claims: December
1st, 1920 So; January, S503. 33; Feb
ruary, s472 30 Total, 81, ,296l7.
commissioners Court claims: De.
Gem Der, SO Is; January, 81, ,012. 10: Feb
ruary. S1,165 20; March, 81, $50 72
Total. 81, ,567.17.
Cash on hand March 31st, Sl,87l.49
SCHOOL FUND.
Amount received from all sources
Sll $50 Is.
Paid out in December, $3l IS; Jan.
uary, s. 020 So; February, 81 891 81;
March, So, ,734 IA Total, $40 678 IS
Balance on hance March 3lst, ST. ,010. 80
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-15
SEED DISTRIBUTION.

A New System Invented by Secretary
Wilson.
By Telegraph to the Sentinel,
WASHINGTON, April 9.-Secretary
of Agriculture Wilson has. invented
new system Of seed distribution for
his department. His aim is to diversi-
fy as much as possible the farm pro-
ducts of the country and to this end
is making a speciality of selecting new
and valuable seed from all parts of
the world and putting them In the
hands of farmers likely to take ad-
vantage of the use of the same. The
work will begin with sugar beets aud
leguminouS plants of all sorts.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-15
THE SACRED CONCERT
THE MUSICAL EVENT AT THE
HOME CHURCH.
Program Furnished by Salem Phil
harmonic Society and Orchestra
Closing Lent and Opening the
solemn Easter Week.

solemn Easter Week.
The sacred concert given in the Mo
ravian Home Church Friday was
largely attended by our pc
both Salem and Winston, ana pupils
from the Academy.
The idea of the concert was to pro
duce some of the choice music from
the great masters bearing upon the
season of Lent and the Easter season.
The concert thus formed connecting
link between the two seasons, closing
Lent and opening the solemn EiSter
Week. The Salem Philharmonic So
ciety and the Salem Orchestra, Mr.
w. j. Peterson, director, furnished
the programme. They were assisted
by a number OF friends, among tnem
we notice Mr.. B f. Summey. Jr., of
Charlotte, who rendered in a most ex
pres>ive and artistic manner the
SOLO Fear not ye, O. Israel" compost
tion by Dudley Buck.
The selections by the Philharmonic
and Orchestra were as follows: "Sanc-
tus From the Messe Solelle, Gounod"
"Moravian Choral. Composed in 1855. !"
Selection from "Mendelssohn. st.
Paul" Male chorus from the unf1nish-
ed Oratorio "Christus. Mendelssohn. ;"
"Crucifixion Faure," Solo by Miss
Tracy. Finally the inspiring selec-
ticn from Handel Lift up your Heads
o ye Gates
The opening organ voluntary was
played by the veteran Urganist and
musician Prof E. w. Lein back, and
his many friends were pleased TO note
that declining years have not taken
from him the natural love for the
grand organ.
During the evening short address
was made by Bishop Rondthaler in
which he spoke Of the power Of music
in connection with church work, and
gracefully acknowled the kindness OF
the two societies and their friends
who were thus providing rich musi-
cal enjoyment for the many friends
who were present.
We may here add that the concert
Vas free Offering to the people of the
community, no admission being
charged al the door, and no collection
was taken up. We congratulate the
Societies on the success Of the effort
from an artistic standpoint, for
the music certainly was the best and
we'll rendered, and we congratulate
the Home Church on this happy
transition from the solemn season of
Lent to the still more solemn season
of Easter. The DOxology and Bene-
Giction closed the evening.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-15
S. F. A, COOKING CLASS.

Complimentary Lunch Given to a
Number of Invited Friends.
The members of the Cooking Glass
gave mplimentary lunch to mum
Der of invited friends on Thursday OF
last week. The lunch was served in
the dining room of the Cooking De-
partment. Miss Query has charge OF
this department., and the three young
ladies who had the lunch In charge
were Misses Johnston, Burton, and
Dabbs. The table was beautifully
decorated with fresh Spring flowers
and the entire reception was very
high toned and elegant affair. We
give the bill of fare:
MENU.
Deviled Shrimps.
Lettuce Sandwich.
Chicken. Cream Sauce.
Rice Croquettes. Potato Croquettes.
Mayonnaise of Celery.
Biscuits.
Olives. Almonds.
Bisque Cream. Apricot Ice.
Angels Food.
Coffee.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-15
The Dukes Civil Service Order.

The "Duke of Summerfleld," better
known as Farmers Mutual" Hoskins,
has just issued civil service order No.
2, which reads, in part, as follows:
"The Federal Judgeship of the
Eastern District is hereby placed in
the civil service list, and If Senator
Pritchard can't find competent man
down there /, myself, will take it,
provided, however, it don't interfere
with ''our jim" l have better right
to it than Chas Price, who never has
done anything for the party but act
big
NOW, Senator, is the time to pro-
cure for the farming class General
Judgeship. Judge Dick having ex-
pressed a desire to hold court in 1900
will be allowed to do so, for notwith-
standing age, he is above all of them"
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-15
RAIDED BY THE POLICE.
Brokerage Firm Charged With Run.
ming Bucket Shop.

Brokerage Firm Charged With Run
ming "a Bucket Shop.
By Telegraph to The Sentinel
NEW YORK, April 10.-An open
board OF brokers, one of the Oldest
concerns in the city, was raided by
the police today, charged with run
ming bucket shop. Three Of the
men were arrested. Among them was
A. Q. Garland, charged with being
general manager. The concern was
founded by Lewis Cadd, % years ago,
who made two millions and retired.
Cadd failed once, but paid in full. He
was raided once but acquitted. 1t is
reported that warrants are out for
half dozen other places.
The well known firm of Theodore
w. Myers s. Co. is being investigated
by the stock exchange because OF al
legged connection with the defunct E.
S. Dean Co.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-15
A Queer Act.

late Legislature twas ITO Pre-
vent Stock from Running at Large in
the Town of Sparta, Allegheny Coun-
ty, and to Promote the Health of that
place" 1t provides, among other
things, that no chicken house shall
be within 100 feet of any dwelling. 1t
is suggested by wags that this is "For
the Promotion Of Chicken Stealing
and the Encouragement Of Camp
MeetinQsn
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-15

Norfieet Camp of Confederate
Veterans met at Armory at o'clock
this afternoon. The attendance was
very good. 1t was decided to cele-
brate Memorial day. The celebration
will be on May 9Th instead of 10th.
railroad rates TO Confederates' re-
union at Nashville, Tenn and to get
up refreshments and decorations for
Memorial day.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-15
BURNED TO DEATH.
Mr. G.. w. Roberts, Who Married
Miss Inscore, Of Salem.


Mrs. E. G. Farebee, a widow lady,
who conducts boarding house on
Liberty street, near Second, re-
ceived telegram Friday from her
sister, Mrs. G. w. Roberts, at Pulaski,
Tenn, which read as follows:
my husband was cremated In the
fire at Knoxville, Tenn, on the 8th
inst"
Mrs. Roberts was Miss Victoria In
score before marriage. She lived in
Salem and was married seven years
ago. Her husband was a travelling
man. Some Of the papers, in giving
the names Of the dead and missing,
had Mr.. Roberts name Robinson" !"
The register at the hotel where Mr..
Roberts was stopping was burned,
hence 1t was difficult to tell the names
of all in the house.
Mrs. Farebee telegraphed to her sis
ter to come to Winston at once.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-15

The Mount Lebanon Shakers have in
vented great many valuable things. They
were the first to make brooms by machin-
cry, the first to put up seeds in little pack
ages, the first to manufacture cut nails.
Now they are out with a me. cd of curing
dyspepsia by resting the stomach Their
remedy is known as the Shaver Digestive
Cordial. 1t supplies fool in aa artibcially
digested form and at the same time aids the
digestion of other foods in the stomach. In
other words, by the use of the Shaker
Digestive Cordial, a dyspeptic virtually gets
along without the use of his stom lcb u It'll
it is restored to its natural strength and
vigor. A single 10 cent bottle will Oft
times give marked relief. Get bottle from
your druggist and try 1t.
Laxol is the best med. d.1ine for children
Doctors recommend it ~ place of Castor Oil,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-15
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as administrator of Mary
Hartman, COL, decd, all persons indebted
to said estate are required to make immedi-
ate payment of same to the undersigned,
and all persons holding claims against the
said deceased are hereby notified to present
the same for payment duly proven as the
law directs on or before the 25th day of
March, 1898, or this notice will be plead in
bar of their recovery. March 25th, 1897
E. A. GRIFFITH, Admir-
of Mary Hartman, col, decd.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-15
TWO Farmers Scrap,

P. P. Price and Jim Leak, two
white men from Stokes County, had
a little scrap at Farmers warehouse
one day last week. Price put
up SIS for his appearance before the
Mayor at o'clock this morning. Leak
had tobacco here and it was known he
would not leave.
Pierce was fined two dollars and
cost, while the warrant against Leak
was dismissed. The evidence showed
that the former was tie aggressor in
the fight.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-15
Democrats Commended.

Editors Sentinel.
lam Republican, but I want to
commend the Democrats for their
wisdom in availing themselves of the
law which permitted them to name
two additional county commissioners,
upon afidavit that the cOunty's af-
fairs are not safe in the hands of the
commissioners elected. l only wish
authority had been given to appoint
three more and kick the others out.
VOTER.
Winston. N g.. ADr. 10. 1877.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-15
About Easter,

Every year there is more or less con-
fusion caused by the variations in the
date on which Easter falls, 1t should
be remembered that Easter Is q NOV.
able feast, observed the hrst Sunday
after the full moon which occurs on
or next after March 21. II the full
moon happen on q Sunday, Easter is
to be the Sunday following.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-15
Notice.

Having been appointed and qualified as
executor of the estate of Len Ketner, dec'd d.
ali persons holding claims against said es
tate are hereby notified to present them for
payment in the time prescribed by law, or
this notice will be pleaded in bar of their
recovery. And all persons indebted to the
said estate will make payment at once tothe
undersigned. March 9Th. 1897.
LEN w. KETNER,
Executor of Len Ketner.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-15
Some Opposition.

The State Superintendent of public
instruction says he knew all the while
there would be opposition to the new
law to encourage local taxation for
public schools. He decides that the
word "district" In the act means
township, since the township is tine
smallest territory authorized to levy
a tax. There will be in few cases
some hardship, where school district
now comprises parts of several town
ships, and this will necessitate some
removals of buildings.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-15
Easter Approaches.

Easter day falls this year later than
usual, the date of this festival being
April 1S, or two weeks from yesterday.
Palm Sunday. the beginning of Holy
week falls ON April IL, and Good Fri
day April 16. Easterday will, as
usual, be elaborately celebrated in
some of our churches and exceptionally
fine music is being rehearsed by choirs
for the Easter services.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-15
Wants Information About Winston

Mr.. T. j. Wilson is receipt of let
ter from @. A. Wheeler, wooden man
ufacturer, of Tennessee, asking for
Information about Winston, size Of
the town, what kind of power we use.
He also asked if sheep were raised in
this section and IL there was an open
ing here for plant to manufacture
wooden goods; also if an establishment
to manufacture pants would pay here.
Mr.. Wilson will answer the letter at
once, giving the desired informa-
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-15
Win close the McAdoo.

A report comes from Greensboro
that Capt. Fisher will close the Nc
Adoo House on the 18th inst. Capt.
Fisher has the hotel leased for term
of years and is said to pay annually
%, 800 for it. He owns the Benbow
House, which he will continue to
run.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-15
FOUR BLOCKS BURNED
TERRIBLE CONFLAGRATION IN
KNOXVILLE, TENN.
A Number of People Missing-The
Loss VIII Aggregate Several Mil
Iions-Other Towns Called
Upon for Assistance.

By Telegraph to The Sentinel.
KNOXvILLE, Tenn, April 8.-Fire
at o'clock this morning destroyed a
large business portion Of the city in
spite Of the heroic efforts of the fire.
men and citizens to prevent the
spreading OF the flames. Four blocks
were consumed, running the heart of
the city, including Hotel Knoxville.
1t is thought ten people perished in
the flames. Loss will be several mill
lions. Other cities were asked for
assistance.
Among the heaviest losers are Dan
iel Briscoe & Co., dry goods; Storch
furniture; Marble City Hall Co A. P.
Laher, dry goods.
An explosion Of dynamite in the
Woodruff hardware store shattered
every window on Gay street.
A part of the Chattanooga fire de-
partment arrived at O'Clock. The
entire block bounded by Union, Res
ervor and Gay streets, with the ex.
cep.ion of the McGill building, at one
end, was destroyed. 1t was the long
est and handsomest block in the city.
Several persons were seriously hurt
or the fifty guests in the Hotel
Knoxville, which was destroyed,
twenty are missing 1t Is impossible
to work in the debris on account OF
the intense heat.
p @. Dyer was overcome by excite
ment and dropped dead from stroke
OF paralysis.
A $50, 200 BLAZE.
SHIRLEY, Mass, April S-Fre.
donIa Hill, owned and occupied by
the Sameson Cottage Company, was
desi royed by fire this morning. Mil
contained large stock of rope cord
age material aud expensive machin.
cry The loss is fifty Thousand, part.
ly insured. Fire is thought to have
started from a defective dynamo.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-15
Notice.

Having qualified as administrator of 8. s.
Davis. all persons indebted to his estate are
hereby notified to make payment at once to
the undersigned, and all persons holding
claims against said estate will present them
for payment on or before December 1st,
1897. or this notice will be plead in bar of
their recovery. MILTON DAVIS,
Iec. Ist, 1896 Admir- of 8. 8. DAVIS.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-15
STATE OF ONO, Cry OF TOLEDO. ! s..

J
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is
the senior partner oil the firm of r. J. Che
ney & Co., doing business in the City of
Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum of ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case of t'atarrh that cannot be cured by the
use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December, AID. 1896
A. w. GLEASON,
SEA- Notary Public.
Hail atarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucuous sur
faces of the SYSTEM Send for testimonials,
- FIG. CLANCY & co, Toledo o.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-15
State Teachers Assembly.

Interest in the approaching session
of the State Teachers Assembly at
Morehead City is greater than In
number Of years past. Its sessions
will be held in the building 1t former
ly owned, but which is now the town
hall and high school of Merehead City.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-15

''Success is the reward of merit" not of
assumption. Popular appreciation is what
tells in the long run. For fifty years people
have been using Ayers Sarsaparilla, and
today it is the blood purifier most in favor
with the public. Ayers sarsaparilla cures.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-15
MARCH WEATHER.
Highest Temperature was on tn
2Oth-Ihe Rainfall.

The weather for the month of
March was somewhat peculiar in sew
eral particulars. The average tenn
perature was considerab bly, higher than
March of last year, and yet there
were few days that could be called
warm days, hence veget etation was held
back. The highest temperature for
the month was on the Goth of March.
when the thermometer registered 78
degrees. The lowest was on the 28th
of the month, when the record was
26 degrees. The average for the
month was a fraction more than 81
degrees, while the average for the
same month last year was only 45 de-
grees. Hence the month Of March
this year was much warmer month
though the general temperature was
so evenly distributed that it did not
seem so. The rainfall too, was heavy,
there having been fall of 81 inches
in March 1897, and only % inches in
March 1896.
During the past two years or longer
the rainfall has been below the aver
age, but thus far this year the rain
fall has been very heavy, as will be
noticed in connection with our own
section, as we'll as in connection witu
the great floods in the west.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-15
WINSTON LEADS AS USUAL.
Revenue Collections for Fifth District
for the Month of March.

Cashier Brenizer, OF the Collec-
tors Office, reports the following col
lections for the Fifth district during
the month of March