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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
WAR AND BUSINESS.

Ofcourse, business considerations
should not be the basis for con-
clusion of the war question. In
other words, if conflict would give
impetus to trade and open an easier
way to make a living, this fact alone
should not increase the probabilities
of war. Upon the other hand, if it is
thought that hostilities would exer-
else depressing effect upon business,
this fact alone should not prevent
war. 1t is too serious matter to
be determined solely from the dollars
and cents standpoint. 1t should be
a question of honor and not OF
money.
Nevert heless, it is natural to en-
uuire what would be the result to
business interests in the event that
war shall be necessary in order to
maintain the honor and dignity of
this great nation, and also natural
that each section should apply,
primarily, this question to its imme-
date surroundings. Considering this
phase of the subject and speaking of
the South, the Carolina Spartan
says:
'If war should come the South will
be in a bad way. The people will
| have no meat and breadstuffs to
spare. They do not ne anufacture
| the munitions of war. Only small
portion OF cotton will be required for
! tents. Let the cotton acreage be
reduced. Plant just half as much as
| YOU had set aside for that crop.
Raise corn, meat, sorghum, potatoes
and prepare the land for a large
small grain crop next fall"
Commenting upon the above ex-
tract the Charleston News and
Courier says:
"None of the material benefits of a
struggle with Spain would come to
the South. The bonds which would
be issued by the government for the
prosecution OF the war would be
taken by the rich men of the North
and East. The $50, 100000 voted
| by Congress the other day for the
national defence, we are told by the
New York Evening Post, is the re
mains of the last $10O,000,O00 bond
issue of the Cleveland Administra-
tion," and other bond issues will be
required in case OF actual hostilitles.
That eminent philanthropist and
patriot Russell Sage already offered
to take $S,OOO,O00 of bonds which
the government will have to issue in
case of trouble, and there are hun
dreds of other equally disinterested
and patriotic miliionaires Who would
be willing to save the country-for a
consideration.
The North and East would supply
the guns and ammunition, the West
would supply the commissary de
partment, and the South would bt
the seat of war;"
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24

IT appears now that the American
Court of Inquiry will determine that
the Maine disaster was caused by
external explosion and that Spain is
responsible for contributory negli-
gence; that the Spanish Court of In
quiry will report that the explosion
was due to internal causes for which
Spain is not responsible; that the
United States will demand indemnity
and that this will be refused by
Spain. Then the United States may
or may not propose arbitration. II
it makes such a proposition and it is
rejected, or if it decides to act atonce
upon Spain's refusal to pay indemni
ty, no alternative but war now
appears, except square back down
by the United States, and we do not
believe that many people contem-
plate such a conclusion as that.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
STANDING ON FACTS.

Il was expected that Greensboro
Federal Court from that place to
Winston, and that she would sum-
mon every possible legitimate argu'
ment in her behalf, but we must con
TESS some surprise that our friends of
the Record have permitted zeal for
their own town TO turn loose a
stream of sarcasm against Winston.
1t is not argument to refer to the
introduction of the bill as can i'm
pudent thing and to refer to Wins
ton as ga cOvetOus and ambitious
little suburb of Greensboro" and as
a "town on a branch road" etc.
We do not deem it necessary to con
sumo prolonged space in defending
Winston against such ''little" filings,
as the finger (Greensboro) is only
about halt the size of the object of
attack (WinstOn), and inasmuch,
further, the value and Importance of
Winston to the Federal government
is not to be mentioned in the same
day with Greensboro, SO incOmpara-
Div greater is the former. Bot, we
want no mud Singing, no bitterness
between the two places, and we are
sorry the Record has manifested a
sour disposition in this matter.
Without rehearsing Winston
claims for the removal of the Federal
Court, which claims have been fully
and ably presented to the House
Judiciary Committee, We will say
that all that Winston now asks is
that the relative claims of the two
towns be thoroughly investigated by
a fair and unprejudiced Congress
sional committee-a committee that
will be moved only by the interests
of the government, which should
also uean the interests of the larger
part of the people concerned. So
superior are her claims, that Wins
| ton feels confident that such an in
vestigation, with corresponding pur
pose and action on the part of Con
gress, will establish the Federal
Court for this District in this city.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24

Now that primaries have been
called by the City Democratic EXecu-
tive Committee, it is time for the
good people of the respective Wards
to cast about for suitable nominees
for Aldermen. This may not be an
easy task, for the reason that SO
many who are qualified for the duties
of the office shrink from the respon-
sibility of what they consider a
thankless position. But, so import
ant is it that we have a competent
and wise administration of city
affairs, it is time for personal sacri-
flee, if that should be required, for
the public good. Let every Demo
crat stand ready to perform the
duty that may be assigned him by
the people.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24

Carpet Warp and Umbrellas ?,
Dress Goods III colors, Red, White
and Blue
Snuff, Tobacco, Bacon, Rice,
Nutmegs, Cinnamon, CLOVIS s, Spice.
Best of Candy, made by Jones,
If you can't come, use your phones.
We use the Bell, our number is s.
We close ut 9, don't come 2 late.
We promptly open up at 5,
G us often and U will thrive.
Cheap Herring fish, too old to spoil,
And very b st of Spindle Oil.
Goose Feathers and good Ticking,
The kind the people buy.
pounds Soda for | 5 cents,
And Concentrated Lye.
The very best of Butter,
And Eggs that are fresh and sound
The kind of goods you always want
When on the look around.
Big Soap and Little Soap,
From the cheapest to the best
We X off now on poetry
And want to sell the rest.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24

THE Georgia Populists have laid
Buffers craftsmanship upon the shelf,
as is shown by resolution adopted
wit: THAT as political party we
are without a National Chairman,
and call upon the National Com
mittee to remedy the evil at the
earliest possible moment The in
dications are that Buffers sky rocket
ascent will result in the fall of a stick
without pyrotechnic accompaniment
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
CARRIED MONEY 1NH1s MOUTH.
Fifty Cent Piece Worn SIeek-The
Old Darkey's story

Old Darkey's story.
An old darkey stepped into the Reg
lister OF Deeds office on Mondsy
see Mr.. Miller, but he happened to be
out. Noticing an enlargement OF the
right cheek Deputy Zevely proceeded
TO question Samho as to the trouble.
Putting two fingers in his mouth
the Old darkey drew out a silver dol
lar which was worn quite sleek. He
said that he had carried it between
his teeth and cheek for five years.
When asked why he did this, Sambo
replied that it was because the dollar
had on it SIN God we Trust" He
added that he slept, ate, drank water
and chewed tobacco without removing
the money from his mouth.
The old darkey stated further that
he carried fifty cent piece in his
| mouth for thirty years and that all
the lettering was worn off it. He
sald he had it at home.
The olu man said his home was near
Rural Hall and that he knew Register
Miller very well. The latter claims
| that il he has ever met the man who
mas converted his mouth into Saw
| ing Bank he does not know if.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
DAUGHTERS CoNFRDERACY.

For a long time THE SENTINEL has
advocated the organization in Wins
ton Salem of a chapter of the
Daughters of the Confederacy and it
is with very great pleasure that we
publish the announcement today
that meeting will be held Thurs
day afternoon, at 4 O'Clock, at the
Y. NJ c. A for the purpose of taking
the initiatory steps towards organ
izing a chapter.
Year by year the ranks of the
veterans grow smaller and the time
is not very far distant when the
memory of their patriotism and
heroism must be kept alive and
cherished by their descendants and
hence the advisability of establish
ing all over the South branches of
the Daughters of the Confederacy
and Sons of Veterans. Even now
these organizations may be OF great
assistance in aiding in preparations
for memorial day exercises, reunions,
erecting monuments, etc.
There are now four chapters of the
Daughters of the Confederacy in the
State-at Wilmington, Washington,
Salisbury and Raleigh-and one is
being organized at Charlotte. There
should be a chapter in every city and
town of prominence in North Caro-
lima and we believe the movement is
destined to grow in the near future.
In the valor and fortitude of our
fathers we have q heritage unsur
passed in brilliant deeds by the
history of che worlds past and into
no hands can this rich legacy be
more safely entrusted than into
those of the women of the South, the
Daughters of the Confederacy, whose
mothers, by words OF cheer and deeds
of sacrifice, nerved our men to write
a fadeless and peerless history of
devotion to native land.
Let the meeting Thursday after,
noon be attended by large number
of the ladies of Winston Salem and
vicinity.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24

"And yet the South is filled with all
sorts of newspapers and people who
think that war would be a good
thing. They say that it would quick
en- the currents of trade, though they
have nothing to sell that the gov
ernment would want; that it would
give occupation to the idle, though
there would lie no new opportunities
here for employment; that it would
make money plentiful, though this
money would go to feed the FORCES
and foundries and mills in other and
distant parts of the country"
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
Three Murder Cases for Trial.

Judge Coble is holding Surry court
this week. Allegheny court does not
open until April 4Jh. There are
about 100 cases on the State docket to
be tried at the latter court-three
being for murder-John III. Edwards
and Thomas Gillespie, for killing
James Kennedy: Fl. r. Johnson for
killing James and Lee Murphy, and
A. M. Cheetwood for killing James
EStep.
Edwards and Johnson are in Wins
ton jail They were brought here last
fail for safe keeping.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24

We publish today Chairman Man
ly's address in connection with the
formal call for the meeting of the
Democratic State Convention, at
Raleigh, on the Goth of May. The
remarks of Mr.. Manly are timely,
patriotic and to the point. The
matters touched upon are clearly set
forth. Among these are the follow
ing: That Anglo-Saxon supremacy
and honest government must be
secured through the efforts of the
white voters of the State; that all
who desire these vitality important
things are col daily invited to coop
crate with the Democratic party in
bringing them about; that in
National matters the great conflict
is between the plain people and the
money powers and the trusts. Let
all who endorse these sentiments and
these purposes fall in under the in
Vincible banner of Democracy and
march to a signal victory this Fall.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
NJ ARCH, APRIL, NAY.
These Are the Months in Which to
Purify Your Blood.

This is the season when your blood is
loaded with impurities, accumulated during
the winter months from close confinement,
rich food, and other causes. These impuri-
ties must be driven from your system or
they may breed serious disease and cause
untold suffering. Hoods Sarsaparilla is the
greatest and best blood pnr flying medicine
it is possible to obtain. 1t is what the mi
lions take in the spring. twill purify and
enrich your blood, create an appetite, tone
up your system, and give you sound, robust
health.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
Consul-General Jenkins.

Capt. r A Jenkins, of Salem, re-
ceived letter few days ago from his
son, Hon. Robt. Jenkins, Consul Gen
eral to Patras. Greece. He stated that
he had not been Cfflcially notified OF
the appointment OF his successor.
However, he was getting anxious to
retire. On his return he expects to
stop In Paris and London. Capt. Jen-
kins does not expect him TO arrive
home before June or July.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24

SPANISH autonomy in Cuba has
been failure in the past and any
future efforts in that direction are
likely to meet a similar fate. How
much longer will the United States
permit a condition of brutality, suf1-
ering and starvation to exist upon
the island?
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
Lawyer and Farmer Zones.

Mr.. e. B. Jones, in addition to being
a good lawyer, might be termed a
first class farmer. He has fine farm
a few miles from Winston and he is
looking for big yield Of wheat, corn,
ETC., this year. He went out Wednes
day and helped to seed some oats. He
has lot of wheat and corn to sell
from last years crop.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
CARRIED TO THE PEN.
Morgan for Murder and Chathe tuo !
Stealing a Horse

Morgan Tor Murder and Chathe Iuo Ir
Stealing a Horse.
Sheriff Call, of Wilkes, passed down
the road on Friday with two white
prisoners for the State penitentiary
One OF these was William Nor
gan, for killing John Waters.
with knife, last December.
The prisoner stated that he was 50
years old His sentence is for Is
years. He is illiterate and did not
appear to realize that he would be 20
years old if he serves his full sentence.
The other prisoner was Pettis
Chatham, aged 81 years, who gets 5
years in the pen for stealing a horse.
When asked who the animal belonged
to- Chatham replied that it was ] M.
Ellis horse. Like Morgan. he ap-
peared to be very well contented
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
Considering the Matter

Mr.. Blackburn was asked recently il
the report was true about his coming
to Winston to locate. He replied that
he hid the matter under considera-
ton. He said that while he lived in
one OF tine best counties in the State
it would cost him too much and take
too mut \ time for him to look after
Federal Court business by residing in
the mountains. The reporter is pre-.
dieting that the assist ant district at
torney will soon be resident OF Win
sion
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
Perfectly Lovely.
Fliegende Blaetter.

Fliegende Blaetter.
Applicant Ito matrimonial agent)
Cart you show me the photograph
of that lady with 500, 900 who
wants to get married?
Agent-Oh, now, with such q
dowty as that. you can imagine how
she looks, without photograph.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24

Now it is intimated that sugges-
ton is under consideration for form
ing great syndicate of American
and European capitalists for the
purpose of purchasing for Cuba her
independence from Spain. If this
should be done, the question would
arise: How will Cuba secure in
dependence from the syndicate?
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
Work on MooresviIIe Road.

The Times says that the work on
the fill at the depot has been COM
pleted and they have taken up the
track. The weather has been very
unfavorable this week for work owing
to rain. Messrs. Bachelor s. Ma
gruder seem to be blasting a good deal
over the river.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
RICH FINDS OF GOLD,
Reported from the American Side of
the Klondike Line

SEATTLE. Wash, March 10 Let
tiers from Rampant City, Alaska, es-
tablish beyond doubt that very rich
finds OF gold are being made on the
American side OF the line In the or
der OF their supposed merit, little
MinoOk Creek comes first, Hunter and
Hoosier Creeks following. But little
work has been done on the last two.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24

If America and England should
lock shields, as has been seriously
suggested, the whole world beside
might stand aghast, for the combi
nation would be unconquerable.
Referring to the suggestion, the
Charlotte Observer says: Gan ALI
ance, offensive and defensive, between
these two great nations, would be
one of the notable events of history
Mother and daughter, of the same
blood, the same laws, the same re-
ligion, they are natural allies" The
Observer points out that England
alone represents So per cent. of the
naval strength of the world, and
says that the combination suggested
sscould dominate the earth, and by
reason of it's superior intellect,
civilization and humanitarianism
would deserve to do so. 1t will be a
great day for Christendom when this
alliance is formed, whether peace or
war come of it."
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24

For downright impudence Spain's
request that the United States feet
be withdrawn from Key West takes
front rank. The Washington Post
humorously remarks thereupon that
.Spain will never be able to scare
Uncle Sam into pulling down his
Key Westket."
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24

THE Georgia Populists have trot-
ted Tom Watson to the front again
and made him their candidate for
Governor. Tom is a good runner,
but his locomotion is of the backstep
variety and he will exercise it at a
lively gait in the race with the Demo
cratic nominee. Tom talks of refus-
ing to accept the nomination and If
he was a wiser man than he is he
would act as he is talking IN this
matter. But we venture the predic-
ton that Tom will accept.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24

IOWIuR new SuOScTlO eTS:
Gilmer Bros, store, No. 260
Wall & Huske, store, 4" 43
L w Seabolt, store, 147
Holton & Alexander, atty's " POI
J E Gilmer, residence, " 63
Rufus | Dalton, residence, " 292
DR. r d Jewett, residence, Z" POI
w Ellis, residence, " 290
A Ebert, residence, 8" 210
T w Parrish, residence, 29l
] Miller & Co, Rural Hall, n c.,
300 G.
] f Miller, Rural Hall, 300 E.
Peddicord & Stauber, Bethaaia,
300 d
w A Peddicord, Bethania, 300 G.
Rey E S Crosland, Bethania. 300 E.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24

THE immense sales of leaf last week
serve to show the magnitude and
prominence of Winston as a leaf
tobacco market. Think of nearly a
million and quarter pounds pass
ing from the hands of the farmers
to the manufacturers and of some
thing like hundred thousand dol
lars passing from the manufacturers
to the farmers, in six days-the
greater part of it really in four days.
Ifyou can grasp these figures you
will get some conception of the
importance of Winston along the one
line of a mart for the sale OF the
product of the tobacco farmers of the
Piedmont section.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24

AUSTRIAN sympathy for Spain does
not cut much figure. Austria is a
small potato in the patch of nations.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
Make a Sure ming of 1t.

Cleveland Leader.
The New Jersey man who has made
seven unsuccessful attempts to COM
NIT suicide might indulge in a sure
shot now by taking off his winter
f1annels
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24

The Government would make a
stroke of economy, and of convent
ence "a well, by removing the Federal
Court to Winston Salem.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
DON'T.

Chicsgo News
Don't drop insinuations. A bigger
man may pick them up.
Don't pick out for your friend a
man whose dog won't follow him.
Don't think all books are salable
because they are hound to sell.
Don't sit'in a draught unless you
want the doctor to get the cash for
it.
d mt wait until summer to buy
thermometers; they are always
lower in winter.
Don't think because time and tide
wait for no man that no woman will
wait for him.
Don't fail to keep an eye on the
man who offers you suggestions at
the expense of another friend.
Don't under-rate modesty. The
needle has but one point, yet it
would be almost impossible to get
along without it.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24

PLACE tried and true Democrats
on guard all along the line.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
DEAD LETTERS.
If Your Name is on the List, Call on
the Postmaster.

The following is a list of dead let
tiers remaining in the post Office at
Winston, n. c., March 10Th. 1898:
w NJ Anderson, Mrs Mary A Bar
row. Guy Bethel, r II Botenhammer,
Miss Ellie Balton, Mary ia ne Brown,
E M Campbell, A G Conrad, Crawford
& Giles, Mrs Rosie Crowfard, Whlta
ker Fetaton, Miss Sallie freeman,
Clarence Goodwin, z J Hanna, Maria
Harrison, Willis Hayes, William Hill,
Miss Ella Hutson, Jno II Hughes, Mrs
Cora Lee J enkins, Miss Ida Jones,
Miss Mast King, Q w MastoD, Mary
b Murreli, Willie Melvin, Mrs Laura
Murray. Neal Nelson, Miss Sarah
Parks, Miss Callie Penn, w NJ 2
Resley, J r Robinson, Miss Matte
Scales, Miss Jennie Smith, Mrs Mary
Ann Smith, James w Smith, Webb
Thomas, Jno Walker, w NJ Wilson &
Bro, Miss Marion Wilson, q Young.
When calling for the above letters
please say they were advertised.
u. Fl. LYRRQOK p M
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
RUSSIA'S NAVY.

Gar Authorized to Make Additional
Expenditures.
LONDON, March 19.-The Gar, ac-
cording to special dispatch from St.
Petersburg, is authorized, in case it is
necessary, to make a Naval expendi
ture CT three million rOubles for six
years, in addition to the general grant
OF ninety millions for Naval purposes
recently announced.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
NOTICE.

A Blue Mark here is to call attention
the date to which your subscription Is paid.
Remittances are desired from those IN ar
rears.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
SALEM.

List of letters remaining unclaimed
in postotffce at Salem, n. c., at close
OF business Saturday, Mar. 10Th, 1898:
III L Bailey, Mrs Julia Charles, An
drew Casey, Miss Minnie Cardwell,
Columbus Jenkins, Sarah Taylor.
Parties calling for these letters will
please say they were advertised.
w. p ORMSRY z M
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
New Subscribers to the Bell.

Subscribers of the' southern Bell
Telephone and Telegraph Company