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The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20
TOO MUCH COTTON.

While the West is rejoicing in high prices for wheat and cattle the South is in the dumps over the cotton situation. Last cotton planting time there was the usual talk about reducing the acre age" and "diversifying" Each planter hoped his neighbor would do the reduc- ing and the diversifying, but he kept on in the same old way. The conse- quence is a crop estimated at anywhere from 10,000,000 to 11,200,O00 bales and cotton is selling for less than five cents a pound. Now there is more talk about reducing and diversifying, and this time it appears to mean something. An interesting fact brought out in the talk is that many years ago South Carolina had place in the records as an export CT of wheat flour and of corn. The tinued into the present century until cotton supplanted wheat. It is believed that much more flour was manufactur- ed in the State one hundred years ago than now, although population and re- sources have multiplied many fold. A century and a half ago corn was "an important article of export" from the State, and the trade continued for over fifty years. as there is a record of about 100000 bushels exported in 1792 Not long thereafter corn became an article of import, and some years ago was re- ported as "the largest" article of that character What was done with the soil of the State one hundred years ago, the Charleston News and Courier says,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20

tiny knot at the waist that does not even pretend to be made each time, The folded satin belt Is narrowed at the back to seem to pass into the bow. sometimes scarf and sash are combined Then the scarf passes about the neck twice and is tied four-in-hand, The long ends are drawn to the side of the waist, are there crossed, passed about the waist and being brought back are loosely knotted, the ends then hanging to the knee The effect is novel, but rather too harness-Iile.
 A look of being harnessed goes, too, with such arrangements of velvet or braid as that which adorned the left hand dress of this picture, but the sug- gestion makes little difference because the idea Is so Fashionable. This one was lattice work of velvet bands cov- ering a bodice of red satin yelled with dark blue chiffon. At the top was a round yoke of coffee colored lace over a satin lining of color to match. With skirt of peau de soie trimmed With a ruche of the goods just above the knees, this made a very handsome din- hey dress. In the other pictured dress the skirt was white satin brocaded with black and made entirely plain with rose pink taffeta lining. The bodice was white silk yelled with white chiffon that was appliqued With Chantilly lace pat terms, A narrow band of Chantilly in- sertion edged the collar, and the sleeves were of shirred chiffon with fluffy epau- lettes. Around the waist was a pink satin belt finishing in the long sash ends now so fashionable and which served to relieve the skirts plainness.
 FLORETTE.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20
BETOW ZERO,

"There is only one thing ever dc for policy's sake.' What's that?' Pay my premium" Truth.
 "A fine dog, that, of yours. Whats his name?" Has none, nor needs one; he doesn't obey anyway. y."-Fliegende Blatter.
 A Defnition.-Johnny-"Papa, what is a pessimist?" Papa-"Oh! he's a man who is afraid Bryan will be the next president Puck.
 She-"Iave you seen the minister since his return from Europe?' He No; I'm going over some night to find out what he smuggled in."-Puck
 q wouldn't marry the best man who ever lived" she exclaimed.
 Poor fellow!" murmured he; mo. body seems to want that best man What encouragement Is there anyway for a man to be better than the com mon herd ?"-Boston Transcript.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20

can be done again. In one county the growing and grinding of wheat for home consumption has been undertak- en, and other counties are advised to follow the example. we have proved by a long and stumbling experience" ," the Courier says, that cotton does not take the place of wheat as the staff of life.' and that no community can thrive whose only manufacturing industry is that of ginning the fibre for market"
 The South would be very glad if it had more wheat and less cotton this year. Perhaps next year things will not be as they are this year.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20
PE-iCNFUL IdNGAYO-

Mankato, Kansas, isn't yet "a boom town" but it will be if it continues in the way it has begun. Does the gentle reader remember After the Bau?" And does the gentle reader remember the whistling of After the Ball?" Did the gentle reader like to hear After the Ball" whistled from morning until night and then from night until morn ing? And does the gentle reader know of place where it wasn't so whistled :? Probably not, but there is such a place, and it is Mankato, Kansas. When the rulers of Mankato realized what had struck them and what it was likely to do to them they promptly got together and passed an ordinance prohibiting the wasting of whistling wind on "Af- ter the Ball" Then there was a great calm, and Mankato was pleasant to live in. But there is no permanent peace in this world, and awhile ago ''There'll be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight reached Mankato. The whistlers began to whistle it and the quiet people of Mankato began to squirm. So the council met and passed an ordinance by the terms of which leach and every person found guilty of whistling 'There'll be Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight shall be fined fifty cents for each and every offense committed between the hours of 6 o'clock in the morning and 10 o'clock at night"
 Of course Mankato can never have an Old Green, nor can it be anything like New Haven. But 1t bids fair to be fine town, for the West.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20
Rich Silks

for exquisite holiday gifts. Reliable weaves of Black Silks.
 A choice of four kinds: Satin Duchesse, Pean d' Soie, Faille Francaisce, Gros Grain.
 See the beauty, weight and richness of these silks. Whats the need of going to New York? 14-yards Dress Patterns, figures up S12.5O, SS.9S Twenty latest exquisite styles of F ancy Silks for Waists, 5-yard patterns,
 S2.79 Plain, Striped and Plaid Velvets for Waists and Blouses, in great variety, Satins, China and Surah Silks, i'll every conceivable richness of color.
 West Store. Main Floor
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20

vested In lands in Germany. There is no law to stop it. The Prussian gov ernment bought the lands of the Poles and resold them to Germans; the Poles took with them to Germany laborers from their old estates. The effect of the law has been to improve the finan- cial condition of the Poles and still re-
 tain them as subjects more or less ob- streperous of the Prussian government.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20
ADVERTISING RATES.

Situations, Wants. Rents, and other small advertisements One Cent a Word each h. sertion. Five Cents a Word for full weeS tseven times).
 Display advertisements, per incn. one in; inc sertion, s1.20; each subsequent insertion: s,n. 6 one year. $40. II.
 Obituary Notices. in prose or verse, 10 cents per line. Notices of Births, NAT NAT riages, Deaths and Funerals. 90 cents each' Local Notices 1S cents per line,
 Yearly advertisers are limited to thStr own immediate business fall matter to DO unobiectionable). and their contracts do not Include Wants, To Let, For Sale. etc.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20

China has the largest and richest coal mines in the world, which are destined some day to play a great role in the worlds industry. The mines in the shansi province alone are estimated by Prof. Richthofen to contain 63O, ,000, ,000.- 900 tons.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20

Bricks made of plaster of Paris and of powder mills. Tn case of explosion they offer slight resistance, and are broken to pieces.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20
FASHION NOTES.
Decorative scarfs and sashes.

Scarfs of delicate nainsook edged with thread or delicate machine lace are much worn. The fact that muslin scarfs edged with cotton web that passes for lace can be had at about twenty-five cents for two, does not af- feet the exclusiveness of the delicate ar tiole. It is dangerous to trust to trying these scarfs; to be entirely satisfactory they should be folded on stiff stock and fastened, the appearance being given of loose folds The tie itself may be made each time. The material for
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20
Dress Patterns.

More than 800 patterns from the finest up-to-date stock be- tween New York and Boston
 Scotch Mixtures,
 Silk Mixtures,
 Imported Novelties. Also of Plain and
 Fancy Black Goods. Full Patterns for S1.9S, 2.6e S2.79, 2.9S, 3.29, 3.49,
 3.79 up. A wide choice of Imported High Class Dress Goods, marked down for the Holiday Sale. These two examples are at cost and less.
 S1.75 yd. value, csc yd. S1.25 yd. value, 79c yd. Majority of goods named 46 to 50 inches wide.
 Complete lines of Cash meres, Wills and fancy wove Dress Goods for house dresses and fete gowns. Have you seen this good thing for a gift?
 Skirt Pattern, 24 yd. wide, fancy border, OE~
 East Store, Main Floor
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20

Russia's press censor has some ideas in the way of punishment of offending newspapers. The Miraviya Otgolsshe Naroda, the Syn Oletschestva and the St. Petersburg Zeitung have been for bidden to print advertisements, while theRusski Listo1z though it may receive advertisements, must not be sold at re- tail.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20

The delta of the Danube is about to be drained and rescued for agricultural purposes by the Roumanian government. Nearly seven hundred and fifty thou sand acres of fertile land will thus be made available. The enterprise is the greatest of it's kind ever undertaken, and about five years will be required to carry it to completion.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20

City officials and employees have the same rights as other citizens to make such contributions as they may see fit toward any political contest in which they may be interested, says Mayor Quincy of Boston, in an interview, "but no influence of official superiors will be used, with any knowledge or approval to force contributions from unwilling donors.''
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20

DELIVERED BY CARRIERS IN THE CITY, l5 CENTS WEEK, 30 CENTS MONTH. $3 FOR SIX MONTHS. $6 A YEAR. THE SAME TERMS BY MAIL
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20

English newspapers relate with satis- faction case in which the great Bis marck failed to look upon both sides of the question, and in consequence bIun- dered. It happened nine years ago when he secured the passage through the Prussian chambers of law appro
 priating fund of 100000, 900 marks to purchase Polish estates. The great chancellor, seeking for the best means to allay troublesome agitation in Po- land, caused by the embarrassment of landed proprietors, concluded that the Polish nobles, owners of large estates, would part with their lands for cash and emigrate to this country, and there would be an end to annoyance from them. In practice 1t has been found that they were willing enough to sell their unproductive lands, but with the money received they immediately in-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20

In order to encourage immigration, North Carolina Is preparing to adver- tise its products with g. travelling expo sition. The expense for this purpose was authorized by the legislature in 1895, and railroad-car named "The City of Charlotte" is about ready for the road. The car itself will be an ex- hibit, as it Is constructed of North Caro- lima woods, and among it's contents will be samples of the products on which state pride dwells. There will be any quantity of tobacco, of course, but the most surprising thing will be a gold nugget, said to weigh twenty-two pounds and to be worth sS000. The car will first tour the southern States, and may be expected in the northern and eastern States next summer.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20

The Argonaut, the submarine vessel constructed at Baltimore, remained four hours under twenty feet of water in the Patapsco river, during the recent trial, and dinner was served to the visitors in that position. The hollow masts which supply air to the crew allow the vessel to sink forty feet, and there is a hose attachment which admits air if the vessel sinks still lower. At a depth of one hundred feet, the compressed air reservoir is called into play. Storage batteries give electric power and light.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20

The correspondent of the St, Louis Globe Democrat in Cuba writes to that paper from Guines, once a prosperous town in Havana province, of the exter- animation begun by General Weyler. The figures are official: Tn January, 1897, the town population of Guines was 6O0O; increase from surrounding coun- try by Weyler's concentration decree of January 5th, 5000; total population, 15,O00. Number of deaths in Guines from January 9th to December l, 1897, 6,6S7 number of deaths in Guines and surrounding country in 1894, AS; same in 1895, 537; same in 1896, SPA" Guines is mentioned as one of the towns least affected by the war. It is better sup piled than many towns, as the zone of cultivation about 1t is broader than usual.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20
Trimmed
 Millinery.

To announce a reduction on the already low prices for our perfect style, good materials and good taste Millinery ought to attract attention.
 Here IS just one price to show the way we mean to close out all this seasons stock.
 See the table of S,5 beauties! They have sold for $1o, $12 and SIS each.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20
Useful Gifts.

This is not the year to throw money away on frivolous presents. Every dollar should be invested in something that will prove useful. Our stock of fers a great many opportunities for such investments. For instance, there are Chafiing Dishes S2.7 and upwards, and all the accessories. Carving Knives and Table Knives. made of the best steel only. Rogers Plated Ware, that can be depended on. Scissors and Manicure Goods, single or in cases. Boys Tool Chests that are good for something. Pocket Knives in an endless variety. Skates in an as sortment of two thousand pairs Rd- zOrs that are guaranteed to give satls- faction, and SedS that are serviceablC
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20

TAk kCAkRINGTONP PUBLISHING co.
 OFFICE 400 STATE STREET.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20
Iron Toys.

R. R. Trains roc to $2 Carts and Sul-
 kys 5 to 6oc Coal Carts 50 and 9Sc Steamboats AS and 89c Fire Engines
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20

We could string out but here's enough prove that unnecessary to go to New York. What emphasize Il is the betterness of these articles over mostwheres
 Gut this list out and bring it with you. The pri may go lower than here quoted.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-22
The Baltimore Weekly Sun.

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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-22
VERY CREDITABLE.
The Concert Monday Night at the
Armory by the University
GIee and Mandolin Club.

The Concert Monday Night at the
Armory by the University
GIee and Mandolin Club.
The Concert by the Glee and Man
dolin Clubs of the University, at the
Armory, Monday night, was credi-
table affair and was, evidently, great
~ enjoyed by the audience, which
was fair one, as to size, considering
the other attractions of the day and
evening.
Every number on the programme
was well rendered and encores were
frequent.
We would make special mention Of
two of our home boys-Edmund Pat
terson, who Is leader of the Mandolin
Club, and Kenneth Pfohl, whose sing
ing was particularly fine.
The ''Song for Carolina" the new
q. N. @. song, was specially enjoy
able, both words and music. In this
connection, we would say we are glad
to see the boys doing more solo aud
quartet work, both vocal and instru-
mental, as it adds much to the effect
of a concert to have something besides
full choru>es.
The remainder of the Easter timer
airy of the Clubs includes Danville,
Richmond, Reidsville and Greensboro
and we hope the boys will meet at
each OF these places the hearty recep-
tiOn which the merits of their Concert
well deserve.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-22
EASTER RECEPTION.
One of the Best and Most Success
full Social Events Ever Given
by the Twin-City Club.

Jul Social Events Ever Given
by the Twin-City Club.
The Twin-City Clubs Easter Recep-
tion was one of the most elegant and
successful social events ever given by
that organization. The rooms were
attractively decorated for the occa-
sion.
About so couples attended the beau
tiful german which opened at IL
o'clock last night and closed at $3.50
this morning. About 80 couples took
part in the dance which was led by
Mr.. J. L. Patterson and Miss Lizzie
George. The music was furnished by
the Capital Club band of Raleigh.
A splendid supper was served to
about 200 people by the ladies OF the
Twin-City Hospital Association.
The reception was attended by
visitors from Charlotte, Raleigh,
Greensboro, Danville, Durham, Ora
ham, Burlington, Reidsville, Sails
bury, Richmond, Bristol, Tenn, At
lanta Columbus, Ca, aud other
places.
The german Monday morning was
also splendid success, being led by
Mr.. j. l.. Patterson.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-22
ADELIGHTFUL EVENT.
BEAUTIFUL WHITE AND GREEN
DECORATIONS.

Reception by Miss Daisy Hanes, Com
plimentary to Miss Grizzelle Bur-
ton, Of Durham-Dainty Menu.
Easter Egg Ices.
One of the most delightful social
events of the season was the reception
Friday night, given by Miss Daisy
Hanes, complimentary to her guest,
Miss Grizzelle Burton, of Durham,
N. @.
After merry time spent In gay
conversation, the guests were invited
into the daintily decorated dining
room, where a dainty menu was
served. The ices were in the shape OF
Easter eggs and were furnished by
Dughi, the well known caterer OF
Raleigh.
White violets. dasies and white car
nations were used lavishly in the
decoration of the dining room. The
centre table was especially lovely.
From out a cross of smilax, there arose
tall white marble vase, twined with
this feathery vine and full of dainty
white flowers. From this, radiating
to the four corners Of the table were
large bands OF heavy white satin rib
bon twined with smilax. At each enc
of the ribbon in the large bows, were
caught lunches OF large daises. Tue
mantel was draped in smilax, and
from 1t as from the corners OF the
cross cleaned silver candelabras
White japonicas, callas in full bio IN,
ferns and feathery palms were also
used to carry ont the white and green
effect Of this room.
The parlors we're very prettily deco
rated with pink carnations and pink
japonicas. Miss Hanes was assisted
IN receiving by her charming guest,
Miss GriZZelle Burton, and her mother,
Mrs. j. w. Hanes, whose generous
hospitality is well known.
1t is needless to say that all of the
numerous guests enjoyed this charm
ing occasion.
The following is list of the invited
guests as far as we could ascertain:
LADIES.
Misses Bessie Smith, May Barber,
Carrie Crutchf1eld. Alice Watson,
Rosalind Sheppard, Ida Miller. Caro-
Buxton. Kate Rawley, Mabel Gray,
Daisy Vaughn, May Daingert1eld, Nell
Cummings (D4nville), Rosa Bailey,
Gertie Brown, Iva Walker. Addie Ma
lone tMorganton). Fannie Lands (Ox-
ford), Lima Virgins (Wilmington),
Sadie Hanes, Bertha Shelton, Agnes
Siewers, Corinne Irwin, Bessie Gray,
Ida Parrish, Lizzie Greasy, Annie
Martin, Kerr Chisman pine Hall,
Elizabeth Pond, Addie Clavpoole
(NewberD). Lila Young and Fannie
Conrad.
GENTLEMEN.
Messrs. Maurice Bailey, Frank
Vaughn, Clinton Miller. Eugene Gray,
Wingfleld Young, Stedman Vaughn,
Frank Miller, Charles Hill, Will Mas
lin, Peter Gorrell, Tom Green will
mingtoD), Tom Barber, Haigh Dam
gerf1eld, Robt Crawford, Everette
Lockett, Edmund Patterson, Henry
Shelton, Will Lemly, Geo. Pond, A. r.
Berkeley (Atli Ita), Chalmers Glenn,
Alex Biting, Fletcher Bailey, Ferdie
Johnson, Robt. Follin, Cam, Buxton,
and Chas Siewers.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-22
The Excursion to Roanoke.

The Junior excursion to Roanoke
Monday was success The man
AYERS think they will clear about SIS
The crowd that went numbered about
800 people. The train left here at s,
reaching Roanoke at 1890. The ex-
cursionists were met upon their ar
rival by committee from the Roa-
noke councils. One of the interesting
shops of the N. Sc w. Railway Com
pany. It was nearly II o'clock last
night when the train arrived In Wins
ton. Everyone who went reports a
delightful trip.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-04-22
GREEKS And TURKS.
WAR IS NOW ON IN DEAD
EARNEST.

General Advance of Turkish Army
and Decisive Battle Expected
Today-Chicago Greeks Going
to Aid Their Countrymen
By Cable to The Sentinel
ATHENS, APP il 20.-FiehJipg be-
tween the Greeks and Turks was re.
snmed this morning. At Revena
not far from Tnravo, northwest OF
Larrissa, a big battle is in progress,
the Turks attacking the Greeks with
greater force than yesterday, hut the
Greeks are e. Citing with stubborn
resistance.
Firing at Arta has continued since
last night. The Turkish artillery re-
sumed with increased vigor, but the
Creek defenders of the place received
only slight damage.
The Greek squadron resumed bonn
bardment of Prevesa this morning
The Greek ironclad left Pierous to
day under sealed orders.
Edhem Pasha is reported to have
captured the town of Boena. Abmad
Pasha occupied Kiroepe. Hussem
Pasha captured Tano.
All reports ind cate that the Turk
ish advance is fast breaking down
the Greek opposition.
King George leaves the capitol for
he frontier today and crown prince
Constantine assumes supreme COM
mand of the Greek forces, which are
expected to engage the Turks in q
decisive battle today.
1t is expected that a general ad
vance of the Turkish army will take
place today.
GREEKS LEAVING FOR HOME.
ca CAGo, April 2O.-A hundred
Greeks will leave Chicago tomorrow
Tor New York, from whence they will
start Saturday for their native land
to join the army. At meeting last
night, in the Greek church. a hundred
answered the call for volunteers and
Others will leave before the end of the
week.