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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
CARTER OR BLACKBURN.
To be Assistant District Attorney
Another Judge Dick Rumor.

To be Assistant District Attorney
Another Judge Dick Rumor.
There appears to be new horse in
the race for Assistant District At
torney OF Western North Carolina. A
special from Washington says the ap
pointment lies between Eugene Car
ter, of Asheville, and Spencer Black
burn. of Ashe. The impression at
Washington is that Carter will win.
District Attorney Hofton has endorsed
Blackburn.
Senator Pritchard makes the state
ment upon authority of the Civil Ser
vice Com mission that assistant United
States District Attornies are not
sui ct to the civil service regulations
and may be removed without cause
The rumOr about Judge Dick re tir-
ing from the bench has been revived
The Washington correspondent OF the
Charlotte Observer has it that the
Judge will step down next March and
the Republicans say Col. James Boyd,
now Assistant Attorney General, will
be his successor
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
STOCKTON TESH.
Pretty Home Wedding Celebrated in
Salem Tuesday night.

Pretty Home Wedding Celebrated in
Salem Tuesday night.
A pretty home wedding was Gel
ebrated in Salem at s o'clock Tuesday
night, the contracting parties being
Mr.. Ernest Hall Stockton, chief clerk
in the office of Mr.. DeLoss Thomas,
division freight agent of.the N. s. w.
railway. and Miss Minnie Louise Tesh,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. j. Tesh
The ceremony was performed at
the home of the bride, on South Salt
street, by Rev. A, ID. Th8ler, pastor
Of Calvary Moravian church.
The parlor, in which the marriage
will be celebrated, was beautifully
decorated with mistletoe and IVY
with festoons from either corner Of
the room to the centre. The happy
couple stood under a large bell,
made Of ivy and mistletoe, while the
ceremony was being performed.
The wedding march was played by
Mrs r. G. Moseley.
About 100 friends of the couple had
been invited to the reception which
was given by the brides parents.
The couple will live with the
groom's mother, Mrs. j. G. Stockton
on Main street.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
TWO POsTOFFICES ROBBED.
Ramseur and Cedar Falls Ofices-Nt
Clue to Guilty Parties.

Ramseur and Cedar Falls Ofices-No
Clue to Guilty Parties.
The postoff1ces at Ramseur and
Cedar Falls, Randolph county, were
rified by robbers Sunday night. The
amount carried off from the Cedar
Falls office has not been learned. At
Ramseur they captured $50 in cash
and 800 in stamps.
A gentleman returning from church
passed by the postoffice and seeing
somebody inside called out, supposing
he was hailing the postmaster. He
was told to come in, which he did, and
found himself in the presence Of two
masked men. At the point OF gun
he was told to take seat and remain
there until they were through their
business, which he did not hesitate
about doing. The. job being COM
pleted, the man was marched out of
town for some distance and told to
make tracks for town.
There is no clue as to the identity OF
the burglars.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
NINETY-THREE YEARS OLD.
Mrs. E. N. Watson Dies at Her Home
Near Kernersville.

Mrs. e. N. Watson Dies at Her Home
Near Kernersville.
Mrs. E. N. Watson, mother of Mr..
@ B. Watson and Mrs. ]. L. Jones, Of
this city, died Tuesday night, at
her home, two miles this side of Ker.
nersville. She was 90 years old last
Thursday.
The deceased had been in declining
health for some time. She leaves
three children to mourn her death.
Besides those mentioned above is an
unmarried daughter, with whom the
mother lived. Ooe son, Mr.. Henry
Watson, died year ago.
Mrs. Watson was an hOnoTed and
beloved membe Of the Methodist E.
Church at Kernersville. She died as
she lived-a cunsecrated Christian.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted from the late home OF the de-
ceased at 8 o'clock yesterday morning.
The remains were laid at rest in the
Methodist cemetery at Kernersville.
THE SENTINEL extends coincidence
to the bereaved relatives and friends.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16

SMALL POX IN GEORGIA.

About Thirty Counties Now Included
In the Infected District.
A telegram from Atlanta says small
pox prevails in thirty counties of Geor-
gia. The epidemic in Atlanta will
cost the commercial interest of the
city oyer a million dollars during the
holiday season alone. Compulsory
vaccination has had the effect of
from Atlanta, many fearing they will
be hunted down on the streets and
vaccinated upon the highways. The
towns adjacent to Atlanta believe the
disease was imported from Atlanta,
and have guaranteed against that
city. In LAGRANGE the citizens cannot
visit Atlanta without getting permit
from the Mayor.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
THE GREAT BICYCLE RACE,
Close of the Six Days Contest in New
York City.

Close of the Six Days Contest in New
York City.
NEW YORK, Dec. 11.-One Of the
greatest crowds that ever allied Madi-
son Square Gardeh was collected with
in it's walls tonight. It had surged
into the vast rink to see c. W. Miller,
of Chicago. cross the tapes, winner of
the great six day bicycle race. From
start to finish the race has been the
most interesting ever witnessed.
AS reward for their work of pain
and torture in covering hundreds of
miles awheel, Miller will get 81 800
aside from presents from wheel and
tire concerns 81 300 of this is the win
ner's share Of the purse, and 5000 mo &c
goes for breaking the record.
Joe RioeAs share of the purse will be
$500, and Schinner will get $500. Teddy
Hale will receive $3.50, and Waller $50
less; Pierce gets 1900, Golden $3.50,
Cannon $l2O, Entermau and Rivlerre
800, and Fixes SIS.
All the riders who covered more
than 1850 miles will receive prize,
probably $50 piece.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
200 Papers In the State.

Labor Commissioner Hamricksi an
nual report will show that there are
299 newspapers in North Carolina
133 Democratic, 6S independent, 80 Re-
publican, IA Populist, 8 Methodist, 6
Baptist, Presbyterian, Moravian,
l Episcopal, Lutheran, l Primitive
Baptist, l Catholic, Free Will Bap
tist, / Christian, Reform Church,
Disciple, A. M. E. Church,2 Medical
Journals and II that are neither
religious or political.
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Both Want to be p. NJ. in Salem.

Mr.. Weisner, one Of the candidates
for the Salem postoffice, went to
Washington last week to consult some
of the authorities regarding his can
did acy.
Mr.. w. P Ormsby. who claims to
have "cinch" on the office, went to
Raleigh Tuesday. 1t is said that
he has the endorsement OF liking
Daniel" besides Senator Pritchard
and Congressman Linney, The object
of Mr.. Ormsby's visit to Raleigh at
this time is TO examine the books of
the State Treasurer, he being MEM
Der of the com mittee appointed by the
lastLegislature.
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Looks Like q Mule.

Sheriff Call, Of Wilkes, who spent
Sunday here, tells good one on a
store-keeper who was imported" from
Congressman Parsons district and
sent to the estate of Wilkes" to do
business for "Uncle SAM" The fell
low announced upon bis arrival that
he bad "come to stay" One night
last week some boys found the store
keepers horse and shaved its name and
tail, making the animal look 'just
like mule" Mr.. Parsons man de-
cided that the boys proposed to make
it unpleasant for him and on Friday
he returned to his native home
promising not to return.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16

w. M. Repine, editor Tiskilwa, ILL.,,
"Chief, ''ssays: I'VE wona keep house with
out DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs and Colds. Experimental with
many others, but never got the true remedy
until we used DR.. Kings New Discovery
No other remedy can take its place in our
hsme, as it is we have a certain and sure
cure for Coughs, Colds, Whooping Cough,
etc. 1t is idle to experiment with other
remedies, even if they are urged on you as
Just rs good as DIR. Kings New Discovery
Ihey are not as good because this remedy
has record of cures and besides is guaran-
teed. It never fails to satisfy. Trial bot
ties free at v. o. Thompson's Drug Store.
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BANKRUPTCY BILL.
VIII BE Reported Tomorrow-Ex
pected it Will Pass.

WASHINGTON, Dec. IA national
bankruptcy bill, similar in it's sub
stantial features to the Henderson
Culbertson bill, passed by the House
of Representatives at last session,
will be reported to the House this
week. The committee believes the
prospect of its being enacted into
law is good.
The House sub,judiciary committee
on bankruptcy was in session today
and finally agreed on bill and will
report 1t tomorrow. 1t is likely 1t
will be put through without any
change of significance.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
Thirty Birds in Thirty Days.

Mr.. f v. Smell, who conducts a
in Greensboro, has. accom-
plished the feat of eating thirty
Quails in that many days He
ate his last one on last Tuesday
night when he gava an oyster
supper, complimentary To the wit
nesses to the contest. He had a
different party eacn night to see that
the birds were eaten. Mr. Smell has a
proposition TO go to New York, after
months rest, and repeat the bird
eating feat In that city.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
A Negro Had a Hemorrhage.

A report gained circulation Mon
day that somebody had been foully
dealt with, II not murdered, at Star
warehouse. There was large pool
of blood on the warehouse floor and
there was some truth in the fumor.
An investigation proved that a col
ored man, while in the warehouse
Saturday night. was attacked with a
severe hemorrhage of the lungs.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
A Clever Trick.

It certainly looks like it, but there is
really no trick about it. Anybody can try
it Who.has Lame Back. Weak Kidneys, Ma
laria or nervous troubles. We mean he can
cure himself right away by taking Electric
Bitters This medicine tones up the whole
system, acts as stimulant to the Liver Con-
stipation. Headache, Painting Spells. Sleep
table, mild laxative, and restores the sys-
tenn to its natural vigor. Try Electric Bit
ters and be convinced that they are amiracle
worker. Every bottle guaranteed. Only
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
CUT UP AND DESTROYED.
Two Large Stills and Two THOUSAND
Gallons of Beer

Two Large Stills and Two Thousand
Gallons of Beer
Deputy Collector Brim, of Mt. Airy,
wasi in the city Monday. He went
home that afternoon. He and Capt.
Crutchfield made raid on two block
ade stills. near Fair Grove church, Is
miles north OF Winston. late Satur-
day evening.
The Deputy Collector says II e
owners. Skipped when they heard II e
officers coming The stills were run
ming at full blast.
The stills and two thousand gallons
OF beer, together with several gallons
Of singlings, were destroyed.
Mr. Brim told the reporter that he
did not learn the names OF the moou-
sinners. he says they were doing
business right near church.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
Gut a white Mau

A negro named Nelson was arrested
in Greensboro Saturday on the charge
of cutting white man named futile,
at Pilot Mountain, few days ago.
Chief OF Police Armfield, of the latter
place, carried Nelson back to the Pilot
today for trial.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
Coming Marriage at Reidsville.

Invitations received in this city
announce that Mr.. Charles N. Evans,
cashier of the National Bank OF
Reidsyille, and Miss Kfttie May Penn,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank e
Penn, are to be married in the Pres
byterian church, at Reidsyille. on
Wednesday evening, December 22nd,
at $50 O'Clock. Miss Penn was grad
uated ct Salem Academy and has
many friends here.
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Married Tuesday Afternoon

Mr.. Julius billiard, salesman for
Mr.. n. I'll. Medearis, is off on happy
mission. He left on Tuesday morn
ing for the home of Miss Edna Dwig-
gins, who had promised to become his
bride, at o'clock thai: afternoon. The
ceremony was to be performed by Is
quire Eugene Linville, at the resi-
dence OF the brides parents, three
lting the groom's parents, near Stokes
dale. Mr.. billiard will bring his bride
to Winston,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
Broke His Left Lea.

James Pegfam, white man who
has been living on "Lene Branch" for
some time. met with painful acct
dealt Saturday night by falling down
an embankment. His left leg was
broken near the ankle. He was sent
to the Hospital yesterday for treat
ment The leg was set by DIR. Bynum.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
Can't Live on $3 Per Week.

NEW YORK, Dec. 14.-Elizabeth
Banks, who has been experimenting
to ascertain il working girl can live
on three dollars per week, today an
nonnced, after few weeks trial, the
effort a failure. She says at is
shame to ask any girl to do it The
experiment was made in behalf OF the
hop-girls-employees of large stores.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
To Attend Colored Grand Lodge.

Five colored Masons went to Wilson
Tuesday to attend their grand lodge.
which .opened that day. James 81.
Young, Raleigh, is the grand master;
d. S. Stephens grand secretary. Young
says that there are now II subordi-
nate lodges, with 1,600 members, and
that about 200 will attend the session
of the grand lodge,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
IN FAVOR OF THE CITY.
The Suit Brought by a CoIored MAJ
For 81 900.

The suit brought against the city
by William Blackburn, colored, for
OIL. 900, for injuries sustained by fall
ing in a ditch near the Winston col
ored Graded School, was given to the
jury at noon Tuesday. They returned
two hours later with q verdict in
favor of the city. The issues in the
case were as follows:
/. Was the plaintiff Blackburn
injured by negligence OF defendant.
city?
Answer, No.
2. Did plaintiff Blackburn by his
own negligence contribute to his in
jury?
Answer, Yes.
8. What amount of damage Is plain
tiff entitled to recover?
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
WORK OF THE FLAMES.
Large Part of Business Portion of
Duryea Destroyed.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Dec. IA
large part of the business portion of
Duryea was burned last night
Before the flames caught the large
store of Simpson & Watkins, a crowd
OF Polish miners began to loot it and
carried off thousands of dollars
worth Of goods. Several miners were
severely hurt going after the robbers,
who were caught. Several other
large buildings and five dwellings,
were destroyed by the fire, which
started in Jury Giles livery stable.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
PENSION CHECKS ARRIVE.
Register Miller Sending Them Out
1870 in Number.

Register Miller Sending Them Out.
1870 in Number.
Register of Deeds Miller received
the pension checks Monday and he
was busy Tuesday mailing them. He
says there are few names with no
address. These will have to be held
for parties who can call at the Regis
ter's Office.
There are only two people In the
county who are in the first class. They
will receive S62 each. Five are in the
second class and will be paid S46 so
The third class, in which there are
eight, will receive S31. There are lis
in the fourth class who will be paid
SIS so.
THESE amounts will be handsome as
well as acceptable Christmas presents
to the parties who receive these
checks,
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BIG FIRE IN ENGLAND.

1t is Feared that Dover Castle is
Doomed.
DOVER, England, Dec. 14.-Fire was
discovered in the precincts of Dover
Castle this morning. A strong wind
was blowing and the efforts OF the
entire garrison could not prevent the
flames spreading. The officers quarters
were Quilted and another block of
buildings burned. A hundred yards
Ia extent is ablaze and there is no
hope OF saving any part Uf it. The
flames have reached the Castle and it
is feared the structure is doomed.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
Exchange Pastorates.

It Is stated that Rev. ]. O. Guthrie,
who was assigned to the Methodist
church at Fayetteville at the recent
session of the conference, exchanges
with Rev. L. L. Nash, and takes the
latter's charge at Warrenton. It
Is said that Bishop Hargroye per-
mits this change.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
To Attend Funeral.

Chief Of Police J. A. Armneld, of
Pilot Mountain, went to Guilford
county Saturday evening to attend
the funeral services of his grand
mother, Mrs. Martha Armf1eld, who
died Saturday at her home near
Greensboro at the age of SO years.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
WeYler'S Threats.

MADRID, Dec. 13.-Weyler declared
in an interview today that the
Spanish government would find
means to avenge the insults con
tanned in McKinlay's message as well
as the threats of Intervention.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
HAYTIANS BITTER.
Because Mckinley Did Not Intervene
in Germany Matter.

in Germany Matter.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13-Oficial
confirmation reached here today of
the resignation Of the Haytian Cabi-
net. Advices show that the feeling
of resentment against the United
States is very bitter because McKin
ley didn't intervene to prevent the
humiliation of that country by Ger
many. Material injury to our inter
ests is feared 1t is expected that the
new Cabinet will be entirely anti
American in sentiment.
The Marblehead has been instructed
to stay at Port au Prince for fear of
unfavOrable DEVELOPMENTS.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
AT His Old Tricks.

CHARLESTON, 5. G., Dec 10
sportsmen set out in the government
launch, Water Lily, from George
town, this morning, to bag duck.
The launch will be stationed at
Charleston.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
UNDER A MOUND OF FLOWERS.
Mother Mckinley Was Temporarily
Buried-CondOleuce

CANTON, o, Dec. 14.-Mother Nc
Kinley was temporarily buried this
morning under a mound of flowers in
one of the silent rooms at the home
stead. A cable message received
today contained words OF sympathy
from President Faure and the people
of France. United States Ambassa
doris abroad, Foreign legations al
Washington, Governors OF States
Congressman and Grand Army men
sent words of coincidence. ALI the
members of the Cabinet, except Sec
rotary Gage. have arrived at Cantor
to attend the funeral.
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DEAD LETTERS,
If Your Name is on the List Call en-
the Postmaster.


II 1our Nahe Is oh the List Gan N
the Postmaster.
Tho ,o,,ou;, 70 lit -. 49,
tiers remaining in the most ofRco "a
Winston, N. c.. Dec. 1th. 1897.
Mrs Caroline Adkins. 10 Adams
Henry BaVnes, Miss Sallie Berry, D D
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T,oniSa Goiiins wiisio Oi, w -
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Enoo.a 6ix Pu1p IM,ss oIe ~ WaIGon,
hants Ms E nnA1 Eermn nooI' H ralr-
n w Garrett Mrs. VIM G;hSop eI N.Y.,
Tnion 1anoS' MI - uS, M 1is
Daisy Hendricks, Archa Hendian,
James Jones. A Kennedy, Miss
Monte Kimel, Sidney Martin, w B
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WILL NOT BE DISTURBED.

The Dingley Tariff Law to Run Its
Course.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE Ding
ley tariff law will not be changed in
any OF It's features at the present ses-
sion of Congress. A general under
standing to this effect has been
reached among the Republican men,
bers of the Ways and Means Commit
tee, who feel it is most desirable to
avoid disturbing the tariff.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
WORK OF REVENUE OFFICERS.
Officers Smith and Hunt Destry One
Thousand Gallons of Beer.

Officers Smith and Hunt Destry One
Thousand Gallons of Beer.
Revenue Officers E. e. Hunt and
James Hunt made a "water haul"
while in this county the first Of last
week, but were more successful when
they visited Davidson on Thursday.
A report comes from there that they
cut up a big blockade still, besides
destroying 1000 gallons of beer. The
outfit belonged to Burgess Hedrick,
but he was not present when the Off.
GERS called. The still was situated
near Silver Hill and the officers had
no trouble in finding it as they were
correctly informed OF its whereabouts.
1t is said that the government dis
tillers are complaining that moon
sinners are cutting them out Of con-
siderable business by selling large
quantities OF whiskey at greatly re-
duced prices. The blockaders are
getting in a large amount Of work
now.
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NO CURE-NO PAY.

That is the way all druggists sell GROVES
CHILL TONIC for Chills and
Fever and all forms of Malaria. 1t is simply
Iron and Quinine in a tasteless form. Children
love 1t. Adults prefer it to bitter, nauseating
Tonics Price, Soc.
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Bucklen's Arnica salve.

The best saIve in the world for cuts, bruis-
ter. chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and
ali skin eruptions, and positively cures piles
or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25c per box. For sale by VO Thomp-
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-12-16
NOTICE.

WANT every man and woman in the United
States interested in thS Opium and Whisky
eases. Address B. M. Woolley, Atlantis, Ga
Box $50, and one Will be sent you tree.
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CHLoRoFORMED AND ROBBED

And His Hands and Feet Tied to the
sBed-No Clue.
RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 13.-John
Campbell, Professor in the University
of Virginia, was chloroformed in his
room last night and robbed of two
hundred and forty dollars. The
robber tied his hands and feet to the
bed. When discovered he Was un-
conscious. There is no clue to the
robbers.
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WkeelV Market Report.

WINSTON N. G. Dec. 9th, 1897.
TOBACCO MARKET.
Breaks continue very large.
Prices are firm for all grades. Strict,
II good and fine brights are selling
better,