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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-01

again reloaded. The body of the baby
was carried into the parlor and laid OH
the floor. Then Lane sat down beside 1t.
He fired the last shot and fell back, dead.
The pistol which lay by, LANES side had
in it three loaded cartridges and two
empty shells, SO there is one she'll which
is not accounted for. Some thought they
saw two bullet holes in the mans head.
That would account for it. Tho box
which contained the cartridges contained
also lot of empty shells, one of which
might have nesn put into the pistol BY
mistake.
That is the story of the tragedy as
gathered from the evidences left BY pistol
bul lets and the blood stains and the life
less bodies. 1t may not be the right one.
and yet 1t seems the probable theory. If
it is right, Mr.. Samuel Lane did not
hear all the shots for he counted but
seven, If he counted correctly, but there
are the six bullet holes in the walls and
ceiling, the bullet which killed the babv
and passed into the floor, the bullet
which can be seensin tine woman's face
and the bullet which ended Lanes own
life. Possibly one or two of the bullets
glanced from Mrs. Lane and struck the
wall but that is net probable. 1t looks
as though at least eleven shots were fired.
The undertaken thought that two bullets
enteredLane's head. Coroner Perry of Port
iandshad not arrived IN sto late hour
this afternoon, and SO only superficial
examination of the bodies was made.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-01
France Protecting Greeks in Turkey.

Constantinople, April 3d. In response
to notes from the French, Russian and
British ambassadors, the Turkish gov
eminent has announced that the expul-
sion, of Greek subjects from Turkish ter
ritory is postponed to a period of eight
days, from May 80
Meanwhile the French consulate is is
suing certificates of protection and by
this act is causing general comment in
official circles, as the Porte his as yet not
recognized France as the protector of
Greek Catholics in Turkey.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-01

The news of the murders and suicide
came about eight o'clock this morning.
At that hour, Mrs. e. B. Dodge went
to the house. Mrs. Dodge has been az
sisting Mrs. Lane from time to time in
the housework. 1t was the family's cas-
tom to leave the Kitchen door unlocked
SO that when Mrs. Dodge came from her
home she could enter the house if Mrs.
and Mrs Lane had not arisen. Mr..
Dodge'Ewas proceeded to the house this
Ino-ning by Mr.. John Foster, an aged
man living nearby and to whom Lane
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-13
ARBITRATION KILLED.

Failed to Secure Necessary Two
Thirds in the Senate
The Senate on the 5th by a vote of
43 to 26. refused to ratify the general
arbitration treaty between the United
States and Great Britain, negotiated
by Secretary Oiney aud Sir Julian
Pauncefote. The rules of the Senate
require majority of two-thirds for
the ratification of treaties. Hence
four more affirmative votes would
have been required to secure a favora-
BILE result
The vote was preceded by a short,
spirited debate, introduced by Sena-
tor Mills, Of Texas, who made strong
appeal to the Senate against ratifying
the agreement. He asserted that as
amended the document was most ob-
jectionable, not to say contradictory,
in terms.
Senator Carter. who has from the
first been one Of the most active aud
effective opponents Of the treaty,
made very pungent speech in oppo-
sition to the treaty. Senator Hoar
made brief argument in favor of the
agreement
Senator Davis, chairman of the
Committee on Foreign Relations, de-
clined to express an opinion for pub
lication, but talked freely to his
friends To them he attributed the
defeat to the feeling of dissatisfaction
at England's course in the struggle OF
the Greeks to liberate the Island Of
Crete from OF oman dominion, and in
the Armenian massacres, and with
the evident" designs of Great Bri-
tain up the TransVaal.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-13
THE OLD NORTH STATE.
Interesting Items Culled From Our
State Exchanges.

Interesting Items Culled From Our
State Exchanges.
A monument is to be erected at
Charlotte in honor of the Mecklen-
burg declaration of independence, and
will cost s., 900, which is in hand.
Major E. M. Hayes, U. S. A, has
been appointed by the Governor a
commissioner on the part of this State
to the Tennessee centennial exposi-
tion. He will go to Nashville this
month.
J. S Dunn, Of the Forty sixth North
Carolina regiment, declares that six
men of his company (F) aided by
three or four Croatan Indians, mem
bers of Company A, burned the ''apple
tree" at Appomattox.
G. II. Mebane, State Su uperintendent
OF Public Instruction, writes quite a
sharp letter to some persons who
sought to have him make political ap-
ored normal schools. He declares
there must be no politics in the public
schools.
A very remarkable accident is re-
ported on the Ducktown branch Of
the Western North Carolina railroad.
There was a washout, and a passen-
ger-train fell into it so violently that
the rails were thrown in all direc-
tions. One of them was forced
through the mail car, and narrowly
missed the route agent.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-13
INCREASE OF TOBACCO TAX.
Effect Would be Serious on Manu-.
facturers and Growers.
PRICE 5 CENT

Effect Would be Serious on Manu-
facturers and Growers.
II the tariff on manufactured to-
bacco is increased from six to eight
cents pound, as proposed by the
Senate Finance Committee, the effect
may be very serious indeed on manu-
facturers, especially the smaller con-
Germs. The tobacco raisers may also
be more or less affected.
In a conversation with one Of Win
ston's prominent manufacturers TO-
day it was learned that the proposed
increase OF the tax would prove very
damaging to the tobacco men, as it
would not be sufficient to raise the
price on goods, hence the loss would
fall on the manufacturers.
This tobacconist said from what he
could learn all of the Winston manu-.
facturers were in favor OF a reduction
in the tax rather than an increase
However, If an increase must be made,
they would prefer it to be cents
rather than 2 cents.
Another effect of the increase of
the tax on tobacco, which has been
suggested, is the probable cut in the
prices received by tobacco raisers for
the lower grades of tobacco. II the
tax is only raised two cents the manu-
facturers will OF course, be forced to
buy on closer terms, as il will be i'm
possible to place much IL any of the
increase on the jobbers and retailers
on account OF the already fierce COM
petion and small profits.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-13
THE TAX ON HORSE SWAPPING.
Only Applies to Those Who Make a
Business of Horse Trading

Only Applies to Those Who Make a
Business of Horse Trading
The last Legislature Incorporated
into the Revenue Act section u9)
providing for the levy of tax on
horse trading, which has caused
great deal Of interest and inquiry
from all parts of the State.
This section is as follows: 'On
every person or firm who keeps horses
or mules to hire u. to let, with or
without vehicles, fifty cents for each
six months for every horse or mule
kept for that purpose. Such person
shall, on the first day Of January and
July of each year, furnish to the regis
ter OF deeds sworn statement of the
number of horses and mules so kept
at any time during the preceding six
months, the taxes to be collected by
the Sheriff or tax collector. And all
persons or firms who buy, sell or trade
in horses or mules as business for
profit, shall pay an annual tax of $25
to the State and an additional tax OF
$40 to each county In which such buy
ing, selling and trading is carried on"
1t Is the last sentence, however,
that has caused the inquiries and even
some excitement, as IL mas been con-
strued In some sections to mean that
farmers can no longer swap horses,
without being liable To the penalty
tax of $25 90
The man VITO swaps horses, unless
he makes horse-swapp!ng his business,
Treasurer Worth, than is the mao
who occasionally buys and sells a
horse, unless buying aud selling horses
Is bis business.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-13
NEW HOME FOR Y. M C. A.
Such a Thing Probable If Years Elk.
penses are Promptly Provided.

Such a Thing Probable If Years Ex-
penses are Promptly Provided.
At meeting of the Y. M. Q. A. di-
rectors, last week, the question Of
leasing Browns Opera House for a
home for the Association and for au-
ditorium purposes was discussed
and the conclusion was reach
ed that, inasmuch as the pro-
posed change would involve the
assuming OF greater financial respon
sibility, it would be wiser to secure
subscriptions to complete the budget
for this year before taking the con-
templated step. Accordingly the a.
nance committee was requested to
push the work of securing the needed
subscriptions to meet the regular
expenses of the year.
The plans for remodeliDg the
Opera House have been drawn, bids
for the work have been secured, a
liberal proposition has been submit
ted by Messrs. Brown & Carter. own
ers of the building, and the idea of
the change, whereby the Association
would be provided with better quar-
ters, meets with much favor.
Ii the expense fund Is promptly
made up, by our citizens, we think 1t
will not be long before the contem-
plated Improvements is made,
providing, not only the Associ-
alton with a more commodious home,
but the community with neat audi
torium for concerts, lectures and
other unobjectionable entertain
ments.
II you favor one or both these OBJ
jects, come down with the cash or its
equivalent.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-13
THE TOBACCO TAX.
An Increase Proposed by the Senate
Tariff Bill.

| An Increase Proposed by the Senate
| Tariff Bill.
| The Senate tariff bill. reported last
week, proposes an increase of the
] revenue tax upon manufactured to-
bacco from six cents to eight cents
per pound. We quote from the pro-
posed section as follows:
"On all chewing and smoking to-
bacco, fine cut, cavendish, plug, or
twist, cut or granulated, of every
description; on tobacco twisted by
hand or reduced into a condition to
be consumed, or in any manner other
than the ordinary mode of drying
and curing, prepared for sale or con
sumption, even if prepared without
the use of any machine or instrument
and without being pressed or sweet
ened, and on all finecuts, shorts and
refuse scraps. clippings, cuttings and
sweepings of tobacco tax of 8
cents per pound"
The tax upon snuff and snuff -four
is also placed at 8 cents per pound.
On cigars, made of tobacco or any
substitute therefor, So per thousand,
on cigarettes weighing not more
than three pounds per thousand 81
per thousand, on cigarettes weighing
more than three pounds per thous-
$3 per thousand"
The House provision for duties on
imported tobacco have been stricken
out, and the following duties inserted
on imported tobacco: Wrapper to-
bacco or filler tobacco, when mixed
or packed with more than 5 per cent.
Tin weight) of wrapper tobacco, and
all leaf tobacco, the product of two
or more countries, or dependencies.
when mixed or packed together, if
unstemmed, 81 so per pound; if
stemmed, 81 rs per pound; filler
tobacco, not specially provided for
in this act, if unstemmed, 35 cents
per pound; if stemmed, so cents per
pound.
A paragraph is inserted defining
tobacco terms as follows: "The
term wrapper tobacco, as used in
this act, means that quality of leaf
tobacco which is suitable for cigar
wrappers, and the term filler tobac-
co means all other leaf tobacco,
unless the invoices of the same shall
specify in detail the character of such
tobacco, whether wrapper or filler,
it's origin and quality.
Other changes in the tobacco
schedule are as follows: Cali other
tobacco. manufactured or unmanu-
factured, not especially provided for
in this act 40 cents per pound" The
House rate was IS cents Snuff and
snuff flour and manufacturers of
snuff, House rate IS cents; Senate
rate 40 cents per pound.
Cigars, cigarettes. cheroots, of all
kinds, House 81 so per pound, and
25 per cent. ad vaiorem; Senete, 81
per pound and 25 per cent. ad
valorem. A proviso is added that
cigarettes Of all kinds weighing less
than 4 pounds per thousand shall
pay duty of $3 per pound.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-13
SALEM "U AND p CLUB.
Handsomely Entertained by Miss
Emma VOgler.

Handsomely Entertained by Miss
Emma Vogler.
The Salem ~ and 1" Club was roy
ally entertained last evening at the
home of Miss Emma Vogler, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. W. T. Vogler.
One of the interesting features Of
the entertainment was the answers
given to questions found on a one
cent piece. Miss Morse and G. f.
jenkins answered 18 questions each,
these being the largest number. They
drew straws for first prise, book
mark. Mr.. Jenkins was the winner.
Arthur Edwards answered only four
questions and was given the BOBBY
priZe-a little doll baby.
Refreshments were served at 1870
and about II Miss Vogler's guests
left for their respective homes. The
names of the attendants are as fol-
lows:
GENTLEMEN
G A Winkler, G A Stockton, w FL
Turner, S g Rodgers. Arthur Ed
wards, Walter Hege, Jim LentZ. Floyd
Miller, Harry Peterson, 6 f Jenkins,
Ed Mickey, CTh8ler, Tom Kapp.
Edna Fisher, Mable Butner,- Alma
Tise, Louie Siddall, Miss Morse,
Eta Walker, Florence Tise, Miss
Krause, Ella Hege, Elma Hege, Dora
Miller.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-13
N S&xW Norfolk Western
Schedule in Effect
Schedule in Eject
May ed, 1907.

May ed, 189z.
WINSToN-SALEM DIvISIoN-Leave Wins
ton-Salem 40 m. oaily except Sunday.
Arrive Roanoke 1.15 p. m.
BOD q. M (miXed) daily except Sunday, for
Roanoke and intermediate points
Arrive Roanoke 6:40p. m
Leave Roanoke 500 (mixed) daily except
Sunday. Arrive Winston-Salem 8: As D. m.
Leave Roanoke 4:30 p. m. daily except Sunday.
Arrive Winston Salem 9: :l5 p. m.
wESTBoUND. LEAVE ROANOKE DAILY.
$40 al m. Westibuled Limited) for Bristol and
intermediate points, and Knoxville and
Pullman Sleepers to Memphis and New
Orleans.
4:sO p. m for Bluefeld, Pocahontas Kenova
Columbus andChicago and all points west
umbus also for Radford, bristol, Knox
vile, Chattanooga and intermediate
points.
NORTH EAsTBoUND, LEAVE ROANOKE DAILY.
folk.
Is p. p. for washington. Hagerstown. Phila-
10:45 p. m. for Richmond and Norfolk. Pull
man Sleeper Roanoke Norfolk and
Lynchburg to Richmond
10. 45 p. (Vestibuled Lim1ted) for Hagers-
SOwn sss sMa5alngsonw 70 wsabSe Sna New York &
phia and New York via Shenandoah
Junction and b. and o. Railroad.
DURHAM DIVISION-Leave Lynchburg daily
except SUNDAY, 400 p. m. and (union sta
tion) for Durham and all intermediate
points.
Leave Durham daily except Sunday, at 700 a.
m, for Lyncnburg and intermediate
For ali additional information apply at ticke,
VI. B. BEvILL, TRAY. Pass Agent
Gen. Pass, Agent Roanoke. Va.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-13
KNOCKED THE CREEK.
How Winston Man Broke up a
Fishing Party.

How a Winston Man Broke up a
Fishing Party.
A Winston man rode out to his
farm few days ago and found four
negroes sitting on the creek bank fish,
ing. He asked them IL they did not
know his lands were posted. They
replied that they did not. He ordered
them to get off his land. Three of
them moved" but the fourth one
continued to waiG for bite. The
Winston man asked him if he did not
understand what he said. YES" re-
piled Sambo in rather insulting tone,
"but dis here is a public creek and
Use got right to fish here as much
as | please"
The Winston farmer rolled off his
horse, picked up club and in mo-
ment Sambo was in the creek with
the fishes. The reader can readily
understand how he got In the cold
water-that stick sent him there on q
quick schedule.
stFor few minutes / thought the
negro was going to drown" says the
Winston man, "but when he came up
he made for the opposite shore and he
went out rapidly. / looked around
for the other three-but they were
out of sight Since then l have not
heard of negro fishing or being on
my farm"
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-13
THE TOBACCO TAX.
The DanviIIe Manufacturers are Not
Disturbed.

The Register says "the tobacco
manufacturers of Danville do not
seem at all disturbed by the pro-
position in the tariff bill now pend
ing in the Senate to raise the tax on
manufactured tobacco from 6 to
cents. The raise is so small that it
will not materially affect the industry,
nor the price OF the finished product.
Winston manufacturers, however,
have met and entered formal protest
against the raise, and IL Danville
makers of chewing and smoking to-
baccos are very vigorously opposed to
the raise it is in order for them to
meet and enter their protest also.
Whether such protests will avail is
matter of mere conjecture, but 1t is
certain that prompt action would be
more apt to be effective than supine
submission,
''As already stated Danville mana
facturers have not expressed them
selves emphatically on the subject,
and indeed do not consider the change
as of much Importance. 1t will hardly
raise the price OF manufactured to-
bacco perceptibly, and If it does, the
consummer must pay the difference.
After ALL the Democratic theory that
the consumer really pays the tariff
and the revenue tax is the correct
-
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-13
A NOTED ATLANTA CASE.

For four years have been afflicted with
a very troublesome nasal catarrh. So
terrible has its nature been that when ]
blew my nose small pieces of bone would
frequently come out of my mouth and
nose The discharge was copious, and at
timesvery offensive. My blood became SO
impaired, with poor appetite and worse
digestion. Numerous medicines were used
without relief, until I began the use of
Botanic Blood Balm-B. B. Band three
bottles acted almost like magic. Since its
use, over year, not symptom has re-
turned, and I feel in every way quite
restored in health. I am an old citizen of
Atlanta, and refer to almost any one living
on Butler street. and more particularly to
DR.. L. M. Gillian, who knows my case.
MRS. ELIZABETH KNOTT,
Atlanta, Ga.
Don't buy substitutes, said to be 'tjust as
good,r but buy the old reliable and stand
ard Blood Purifier of the age, B, B. B. 81
per large bottle. For sale by Druggists.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-13
AN ANNUAL BANQUET.
CLOSE OF ACADEMY LITERARY
SOCIETIES FOR THE YEAR.
A Bright and Attractive Scene-The
Girls Appeared at Their Best-Mu-
sic, Recitations, Class Horo-
scOpe-An Elegant Repast

n Bright ana ATTRACTIVE Scene-Ihe
Girls Appeared at Their Best-Mu-
sic, Recitations, Glass Horo-
scope-An Elegant Repast.
The two Literary Societies Of the
Salem Female Academy and College
held their annual banquet last even
ing. The occasion in question closes
the meetings of the Societies for the
year.
a few Invitations had been issued
to the Trustees and Faculty and by
8 O'Clock these friends had gathered
in the Academy Chapel, where the
first portion of the program took
place. The scene was very bright and
attractive. The girls OF course appear
ed at their best and this means great
deal. The polite ushers we're at the
door and all the visitors were made to
feel at home at once.
The platform was tastily decorated,
and on it were seated the officers and
those who took part in the exercises.
These exercises consisted of songs and
piano selections, recitations and the
Glass Horoscope. The latter was
very interesting and humorous paper
which depicted the position of each
member of the senior class five years
hence. The "hits" were good and Ger
tainly very funny, aud seemed to
cause great merriment, especially
among the members of the class Some
of the members were in the various
professions, according to the Horu-
scope) some were hack drivers, some
policemen, some were running a ranch
In the far West, and so on.
After this portion Of the program
was completed all adjourned to the
dining room below, where an elegant
repast was spread on beautifully de-
corated tables. Here members of the
Society and guests tarried till between
10 and IL o'clock, when the motion for
adjournment closed the happy occa-
sion.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-13
FUNERAL OF FIRE VICTIMS.
The Painful Hush Broken by Sobs OF
Women.

The Painful Hush Broken by Sobs of
Women.
By Cable to the Sentinel.
PARIS, May 8.-The funeral services
appointed by the Government for the
unknown dead, and any other victims
of the fire whose relatives desired to
share therein, were held In the
Cathedral Notre- Dam at noon today.
The Cathedral was crowded with min
listers, diplomats and other persons of
prominence.
Before and during the services the
painful hush which fell over the con-
gregation was broken by occasional
sobs from women in various parts Of
the church.
The services we're somewhat long,
but very impressive. Father OLIVER
delivered brief allocution upon the
text Happy are those who pass their
lives doing good" After which,
Barthou, Minister of Interior, pro-
nounced solemn oration. The Gov
erment sent a magnificent wreath.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-13

Hough 'Or the portrait of Maj. T. j.
Brown, Commander of the Camp.
About 25 new members were added
to the membership Of Norfieet Camp
Before the meeting adjourned, Hon.
=. b Wa son gave Spme Interesting
"reminiscences of the late war
L. was suggested that committee
of three be appointed in each town
ship TO have the names of all the
veterans enrolled; also to look after
the widows OF the old soldiers.
NOTES
Upon the platform were the follow
ing me mentoes: A gray ,cket, worn
in the war by S A. Ogburn; a red
cap, worn by E A. Conn OF Man
ly's batr cry, and the battle flags of the
lst and 42d N. Q regiments.
Music was furnished by the Davis
School Cadet and Centeryiile bands
Many of the members paid their an
nual dues Of 10 cents Saturday. Those
who have not paid are requested to
hand the money TO either Mai S H.
Smith or the secretary, Mr.. z T. By
mum
A com mmittee was appointed
to secure rates to the general reunion
of old soldiers at Nashville, Tenn.
Sixtyf1ve graves were decorated.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-05-13
Mr.. MANLY'S ADDRESS.
At the Anniversary Exercises of tn
Slater School Last Week.

At the Anniversary Exercises of the
Slater School Last Week.
President Atkins. in introducing
Mr.. Manly, paid beautiful tribute
to the name Manly" (referring to
Mr.. Manly's ancestors) as it was con-
nected with the history and develop
ment of North Carolina.
Mr.. Manly did not make an extended
speech, but for short time he kept
the house ringing with applause to his
eloquent and forcible words.
He dwelt particularly on the debate
between A. j. Brown and 0. 81. Pope,
as he heard 1t, and answered the
question by advising the negro, as
well as other people, to do that which
God best fitted them for. That IL
they could add anything to the acu-
men of law, let their voices be heard;
if they could go into the blacksmith
shop and weld a piece Of iron into a
ploughshare, do that. He emphasized
the Importance Of progressive educa-
tion, telling the audience that this
was century of progress.
By way of illustrating the progress
of the past and present centuries, he
said: 1.-THE physician who stood at the
bedside of the illustrious Washington
to minister to his disease, would today
be hung for murder on a similar dis
play of ignorance"
He again illustrated the value Of
progressive education by explaining
the various processes of iron and their
according value. He traced IL from
the mine, at one cent per pound, to
| the watch spring at one thousand
dollars per pound.
He urged upon the people to use the
| privileges of education as afforded by
the State of North Carolina, and Inn
pressed them that it was their duty
| to do the best they could at whatever
| they would undertake; and to under
| take that which they could best do.
Many other beautiful points were
speech made lasting impression up
| on all who heard It.