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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-14
THREATS OF POWERS.
AROUSING CONGRESS TO I'M
MEDIATE ACTION.
The Scheme Seems to be Coercion.
The Capitol Besieged by Crowds.
No Later Advices Rec eived
f.o,,, rT;DiSfor XVnndfOrd

The Capitol Besieged by Crowds.
No Later Advices Rec eived
from Minister Woodford
WASHINGTON, Apr. 1.-THE threats
that the Powers will support Spain
if the United States persists in going
to war is having the effect to arouse
congress to Immediate action. The
scheme Of the Powers, as revealed, is
to Coerce Spain and the United st; ties
to accept the scheme. Congress was
for acting before the Powers inter
fered and is now more determined
than ever to act.
A member Of the Senate Committee
on Foreign Relations announced this
morning that he would introduce and
speak on resolution declaring war
unless the President adheres to the
orig! nal plan of armed intervention
From an early hour this morning
the Capitol was beseiged by crowds
Women we're in the majority.
The Senate Foreign Relations Com
mittee held no regular session today.
Chairman Davis opened his room early
ard Senators CLARKE, Morgan, Gray and
Turpie. dropped in and discussed the
situation
No later advices of Importance
were received from Minister Wood
ford today
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-14
TWENTY TO NOTHING.
North Carolina Boys White Wash the
Johns Hopkins Ball Team.

North Carolina Boys White Wash the
Johns Hopkins Ball Team.
Twenty to nothing tells the story.
A large crowd attended the ball
game at the South Side park Mon
day afternoon and witnessed the
North Carolina boys white-wash the
Johns Hopkins team. The white and
blue cOlors were sluggers from start to
finish and the game was less interest
ing on account of the weakness of the
visitors from Baltimore.
Lawson and Graves formed the bat
terry for the n Q. University. The
former did the pitching and he proved
a winner from the start. He received
a number of compliments on his fne
work. He only allowed two or three
of his opponents to reach third base.
Mckee and Belden, of the University,
touched the ball for a home run each
The Johns Hopkins team put in
two pitchers, Lapson and GOOdwich,
but both were batted hard Wright
was behind the bat.
Sol Mason, of Durham, was umpire
and G D Gruner, of the Q N : :,
scorer.
The score by innings was as fol-
lows:
l 2 I O.
North Caroliua-3 0 4 0 / 90
Johns Hopkins-0 90
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-14
BLANCO'S PROCLAMATION.
Ordering Cessation of HostiIities in
Island of Cuba

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE State
Department received today Blanco's
proclamation ordering cessation Of
hostilities in Cuba, which is as fol-
lows:
His Majesty's government, yield
ing to the reiterated wish expressed
by His Holiness, the Pope, has been
pleased to desire the suspension of
hostilities with our subjects while
preparing for the restoration of peace
in the Island. In virtue whereof,
believe it convenient to order this
article: From the day following re-
ceipt in each locality Of the present
proclamation, hostilities are ordered
suspended in all territories OF the Is
land OF Cuba. The details for the ex-
ecution Of the above article will be
the object of special instruction that
will be communicated to the several
commanders and all the Chiefs OF
Armv corps for easy, prompt execu-
tion, affording the situation and cir
cumstances Of the case. BLANCo."
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-14
SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
Remark able Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain. Plainfield, H.,
makes the statement, that she caught cold,
which settled on her lungs; she was treated
for month by her family physician, but
grew worse. He told her she was a hope
medicine could cure her. Her druggist
suggested DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption; she bought bottle and to her
delight found herself benefited from first
dose. She continued its nse and after taking
six bottles found herself sound and well;
now does her own homework end is as well
as she ever was.-Free trial bottles of this
Great Discovery at V. 0. Thompson's Drug
Store. Lar e bottles 30 cents and $780,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-14
MADE A HAPPY HIT.
The University Dramatic Club, at the
Armory, Monday Night.

The University Dramatic Club made
happy hit in the presentation Of its
farce comedy, "A Modern Ananias," a
play of three acts, at the Armory,
Monday night.
The Club was greeted with a large
and enthusiastic house, the receipts
amounting to nearly $50
The presentation, arrangement and
management were all superb. Every
part was well taken and the boys were
heartily encored. Two members of
the Club, Messrs. Pond and Follin,
are Winston-Salem boys and they
acquitted themselves admirably in
the parts they took, as did Messrs. R.,
S Busbee, p Cotton. W. g. Cox,
r. M. Rawls and g L Myers.
Between the acts Girard Estes
brought down the house by singing
two songs, one selection being parody
on the wreck Of the Maine. The
second, entitled Nothing Else to Do, y
was composed by Girard aud both
were creditably rendered.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-14
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident of which Mr.. John
Oliver of Philadelphia. was the subject, is
narrated by him as follows, Il was in a
most dreadful condition. My skin ives al
pain continually in back and Sides no APP
petite-gradually growing weaker day by
day. Three physicians had given me up
Bitters, and to my joy and surprise, the
irst bottle made decided improvement.
continued their use for tn zee weeks, and am
now well man. 1 know they saved my
tim" No one should fail to try them.
Gully 50 cents per BEETLE at V. o. Thomp-
sons Drug Store.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-14
DEMONSTRATIONS IN SPAIN.
Crowds Shouting @Long Live Span
ish Cuba

Crowds Shouting "Long Live Span
ish Cuba"
MADRID, April II Gen. Bourbon,
formerly member of the Chamber of
Deputies, has written the Minister
Of Colonies Moret, accusing him OF
uttering insults upon the army and
demanding the Minister'S public with
drawal OF his remarks, also demanding
that certain newspapers Withdraw
their recent statements, which were
offensive TO the army.
kilograms from the provinces this
morning indicate that the populace
has been sliced by patriotic fever
and is indulging in demonstrations
which the authorities find great diff
Guilty in restraining. Crowds are
marching through Barcelona shout
ing, Long live Spain and the army ~
Long live Spanish Cuba ~ Gen
darmes suppressed the crowd. Blanco
telegraphed that armistice be pro-
mulgated in Cuba. The demonstra-
tions in most Of the provincial towns
of Spain are against calling an ar
mistice
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-14
ARRIVED AT WASHINGTON.
ODened Last NIGHT.

The stated spring Meeting of Or
ange Presbytery met in Durham at
s o'clock last night The opening SER
mon was preached by Rev n S.
Bradshaw. Mai. t. j. Brown will
represent the Winston churches Rev.
e. w. Robinson. IF North Wilkesboro,
Rev. Roht. w. George, and Rtv NJ.
Smith, of Stokes, spent Monday night
inSthe city and left next morning for
Durham to attend the Presbytery
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-14
WAR RESOLUTION.
Introduced by Butler, who Says
American People Will Not Ac-
cept Presidents Plan.

WASHINGTON, April Ex-senator
Butler introduced resolution today
recognizing the Cuban republic and
demanding SPANS withdrawal of
troops from Cuba and giving the Pres
ident authority to enforce it.
Senator Butler declared in a speech
that the Presidents message means
the Cuhans snail cease fighting Spain
and that it will never be accepted by
the A merican people
LATER-The Butler resolution was
referred and the Senate adjourned
Senator Stewart took the floor be-
fore adjournment and said interven-
tion without recognition of the insur-
gents looks like conquest.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-14
THE LATEST.
Agreed Upon the Foraker
Resolution

WASHINGTON, April r.
4::3O p. m. The Senate Com
mittee has practically agreed
upon the Foraker resolution.
The Cuban government is ad-
mitted and the Maine incident
is inserted as a preface. The
House Committee favorS the
same resolutions, practically.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-14
CUT HIS THROAT.
Heard That War Had Been Declared
and Preferred to Take No Risk.
He May Recover.

He May Recover.
A telephone message 10 THE SENTI-
MEL, Monday night, from Walkertown
says a man named Lump SiZemore,
living near that place, attempted to
commit suicide Monday by cutting
his throat with knife. Our inform
ant says Sizemore lost nearly gallon
rious, the attending physician thinks
he will recover.
Mr.. Sizemore has wife and two or
three children. The caurse OF his rash
act is said to be that he heard re
port that war had been declared be-
tween the United States and Spain
and rather than take the risk of going
to the war preferred to take his own
like.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-14
Stole About $44.

About s44 were stolen from the
money drawer in Mr.. j. D. Kings
cigar store Sunday. Mr.. King
thinks the money was taken between
the hours OF 10 a. m. and p. M. He
is also confident that the thief went
in the basement from the rear of his
residence and came up through door
which opens into the room where the
cigars are manufactured. The party
got number of 3 cent pieces.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-14
Spanish Movrments.

TENERIFFE, Canary Island, April
1.-THE Spanish armed cruisers Cris-
tobal and Theresa passed South today.
A battalion of Spanish Infantry and
two batteries of mounted artillery
have arrived.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-14
NO POLICY OUTLINED.
THE COMMITTEES HAVE NOT
REACHED CONCLUSION.
Democrats Withdrew to Allow the
Republicans to Get Together-An
for Armed Intervention, Some
for Cuban Independence.


for Cuban Independence.
WASHINGTON. April 12.-The For
eign Relations Committees early this
morning were considering action on
the Presidents message There is
considera bic diversity OF opinion as
result of the arrival OF Gen. Lee too
late to appear before the Committees
today, unless an evening session is
held.
A DEAD LOCK.
The Committees of the House and
Senate on Foreign Relations seemed
no nearer an agreement at noon than
on yesterday. There is practically "a
dead lock.
DEMOCRATS WITHDRAW.
The Democrats withdrew this MT IN
ing to allow the Republicans of the
House Foreign A fairs Committee to
reach proposition upon which they
could unite at another session this
afternoon. There is some talk of a
Republican caucus TO decide upon
harmonious action. The Democrats
will support resolutions declaring for
independence and armed Intervention
COMPROMISE PROPOSITION.
The Senate Committee on Foreign
Relations is hopeful Of reporting to-
day. but the report may be delayed To
hear Lee. There is less unanimity
now than when they first met and
decided to support the Foraker resolu
tiOns. Many proposals are made
coursing all lines Of possible interven-
tion. The indications favor the com
promise proposition made prior to the
receipt of the message Gray is the
only Democratic Senator wiling TO
join the Republicans in eliminating
the recognition OF the Cuban Repub
lie and if the Republicans can be lined
Up his vote will be decisive If this
compromise is accepted, the reSolu
ton Will be short and sharp and a
declaration for Immediate lnterven-
tiOn The minority will report favor
ing recognition Of Cuban indepen-
dence.
LATER ARMED INTERVENTION.
The Senate Committee OF Foreign
Affairs is celebrating regarding the
degree OF activity with which to ia
spire resolutions. Not single men,
Der is for any course short OF imme
date armed Intervention. The ma
jOrity are now reported as awaiting
Lee.
The House Foreign Relations Com
mittee's subcommittee reassem Oled
this afternoon. There is TumOr
that an agreement has been reached
on the resolution for independence
and intervention.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-14

Uabecoming forwardness oftener
proceeds from ignorance than i'm
pudencr. -Greville.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-14
LEE At RICHMOND.
He IS GIVEN A RIP.ROARING
GREETING.
He Said ssThis is Not the Time to
Speak; the Time for Action Has
Arrived''-Tumultu Cheers.
Lee Arrives at Washington.

RICHMOND, Apr. 12.-The Governor
and his 50; if, with delegations OF thou
sands Of wildly enthusiastic Virgin
las met General Lee and forced him
to speak. He said: "This is not the
time u speak The time for action
has arrived. What are you yelling for,
do you want to f1{ht?" Ten thousand
vices rent the air with tumultous
ayes and cheers. The General contin-
ue-: 1t makes me happy when l
have come To you to render an ac-
count of my Stewardship to see that
you all With me accord SO enthus-
idstically."
ARRIVED AT WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, April 12-General
Lee arrived here shortly before 3
O'Clock. He received rousiug well
come. He was driven immediately to
the White House.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-14

NEW YORK, April u.-Cuban lead
ers here and at Washington are unan-
imous in not consenting to the cessa-
tiun OF hostilities in any form what
ever.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-14
MESSAGE AT LAST,
1T WAS SENT TO CONGRESS ON
MONDAY.
ARMED FORCE If NECESSARY
TO SECURE TERMINATION OF
WAR IN CUBA.

The President Says He Has eek
hausted Every Effort to Relieve
Which is at Our Doors''-He is
Prepared to Execute Every
Obligation Imposed On
Him by the Constitution
and the Law-Awaits
Action of Con-
gress-Proc-
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-14

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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-14
CUBAN LEADERS,

Will Not Consent to a Cessation of
Hostilities.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-14
AT CENTENARY.

"Jesus and the Resurrection" was
the subject of Dr.. Creasy's Easter
sermon. The church was decorated
with palms. The music was credi-
table feature Of the service. The con-
gregation was large.
AT $3.50 in the afternoon the Light
Bearers gave pleasing entertain
ment. the program consisting OF APP
prupTiate songs and Rotations
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-14

Forsyth has about 90 white and
about p colored public schools.
The indications are that there
will he large crop Of tobacco planted
in the Piedmont section.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-30
Black tiills Exhibit.

A meeting was held at c. f. Davis
office yesterday afternoon of a majority
of members of the Black Hills Com
mission in charge Of the Black Hills
exhibit at the Trans Mississippi expo
sition. Those present were William
Mckinney, OF Lead Harris franklin
C. +. Davis and ]. p. Hymer, Of Dead
wood; w. A. Stewart, Of Sturgis, and w
L. Gardnet, of Rapid.
The meeting was for the purpose ol
outlining course to be pursued, the
manner of making the display, etc. The
manner Of dividing the freight between
the railroads was also determined. The
railroad companies have agreed to re-
turn the material to the Hills, although
full rates must be paid for sending the
exhibit to Omaha. 1t is believed the
Black Hills counties will raise S. 900 to
$4,000, almost entirely by private sub
scriptions, and very creditable exhibit
can be made for that sum. The com.
mittee has secured about 800 feet oi
choice space In the Mines building, hav'
ing large aisles on three sides, and near
three of the large entrances. Several
collections of choice specimens have
been promised. beside quantities Of ore
from various mines that show the char
actsr of the ores Of this district and W III
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-30
Custer Will Be In It.

Whatever may be done by other
towns in the matter Of furnishing troops
TO fight the Dons, it is now we'll settled
fact that Custer will be strictly in it.
Early in the week cartain n~------ -
ceived orders TO recruit his company o.
to war footing and prepare for i'm.
mediate service, since which time the
roll of the company has been materially
increased, the total at this time being
about 80, with fair assurance of reach.
ing the limit (lO0l in few days.
Among the recruits enlisted during
the week. Hill City furnished l2. Key.
stone and the St. Elmo mine l.
Orders to leave for Huron, where the
state troops are TO rendezvous, are
expected at any time. and the boys are
awaiting the same with degree vi
anxiety that indicates the deep interest
they feel in the cause in which they are
enlisted. Much time is devoted TO drill.
ing, and the company is attaining a de-
gree proficiency in this direction that
reflects high credit upon Capt. Denny
and the members Of his company as
well. The CHRONICLE would suggest
the propriety of making some public
demonstration in the way of an appro.
pirate expression of good will toward
the company prior to is departure for
Huron. Such an expression is not only
due from our citizens nut unquestion.
ably deserved by the loyal and patriotic
hundred embraced in the company.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-30
Land Once Removal.

A Washington special OF April g2nd
says; Land Commissioner Hermann
said today that Special Agent Green
should reach Rapid City, 6. D., some
time next week to make an investiga-
tion with reference 10 the proposition
to transfer the land Office at that city TO
Deadwood. Commissioner Hermann
said further that the examination would
not take over two or three days and that
Green's report ought to reach Washing
ton early the following week. As soon
as it is received the commissioner will
consider it, in connection with other
papers filed both for and against the
removal of the office, and will then de-
termine what action will be taken"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-30
Klondtke.

What does it cost to go there? When
and how should one go? What should
one take? Where are the mines? How
much have they produced Is work
plentiful? What wages are paid2 Is
living expensive? What are ones
chances Of making striker
Complete and satisfactory replies to
the above questions will be found in the
Burlington Routes Klondike Folder"
now ready for distribution. Sixteen
pages Of practical information and an
up-to-date map of Alaska and the Klon-
dixie. Free at Burlington Route ticket
Offices, or sent on receipt of four cents
in stamps by j. Francis Gen'l Passenger
Agent, Burlington Route, Omaha, Neb.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-30
A Censcientlous Editor.

A Georgia editor with very trouble
some conscience and an eagle eye for
business published his business prin.
ciples the other day as follows: I'VE
would not accept q bribe, and yet We
are free 10 say We cannot support can
didates without some sort Of remuners-
ton, as we have large family to sup
port, and space is worth money. But
please don't offer us anything to our
face but If you feel grateful for our
assistance, just contriye to lose ten or
twenty dollars in our office, where We
can stumble over it accidentally and
thank heaven for il in the silence of our
sanctum BY this means we can over
come our scruples and keep our consci
ence as clear as maple syrup"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-30
Memorial and Eneampment.

General c. B. Clark, department COM
mander South Dakota q. A. r., has
issued an order calling special attention
TO the observance Of Memorial Day-the
30th day of May. He urged that it be
made the most sacred of our anniversary
DAYS, and asks that arrangements be 80
completed that no soldiers grave be
overlooked or forgotten.
The W. p. q. and Sons Of Veterans
are asked to cooperate in the arrange
ments, and he also called attention to
the fact that by the action of the state
encampment at Redfeld a resolution
was passed asking city councils or other
organizations TO assist in bearing the
burdens of preparation. Particular at
tsntion is called TO religious services TO
be held on the Sunday preceding Mem
oral Day, and the enlistment of chill
dren in the exercises of both occasions.
Referring to the coming state encamp-
ment, General Clark says:
The department encampment meets
at Canton, June 7.s,9. The council of
administration will hold its first session
at p. m. Thursday. June 7. Opening
session of the encampment at s D. m.
Tuesday. If any post has failed to re-
port names of delegates or comrads
entitled to seats in the encampment, let
it be corrected at once. so that the as
sistant adjutant general can complete
his encampment rosters. The local
committee at Canton is making elabo-
rate preparations for the reception and
entertainment of the largest encamp-
ment eyer held in the state. Sufficient
and commodious quarters will be pro-
vided. An immense pavilion will be
used for assembly purposes. We expect
to secure the attendance of the com.
mander-in-chief One fare for the
round trip will be secured over all lines
Of railway. Special.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-30
The Sunday journal Free.

During this great war excitement peo-
pie cannot get enough papers to read on
the sll-absoIbing topic. The State
Journal, as a special offer, will send free
the Great Sunday State Journal, three
months to any person sending in Sl.00
for a years subscription to The Semi
Weekly State journal During these
exciting times The Semi Weekly Journal
beats the old weekly all to pieces, and
with big sixteen page paper thrown
in, is the biggest bargain ever offered
for 81 90. Just think you get two big
weekly papers each week for a whole
year, and a big sixtsen.psge Sunday
paper three months all for Sl.00 In
order to be entitled to this special
premium you must send your Dollar
direct TO the State Journal, Lincoln,
Neb.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-30

no doubt attract considerable attention.
The Lawrence county members Of the
commission expect to raise 5000, most
Of which has been secured already.
A letter from the eastern part Of the
state says the prospects ate that G5 per
cent of the counties will make appro-
priations by the county commissioners,
with the promise that the legislature
will reimburse them next winter.
Another meeting will be held in about
week, when the plans will be matured
and preparations be made for active
work in collecting the exhibits .-Pio-
neer.Times.