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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
FOUR MONTHS In JAIL.

Esl Absher, for Killing His Step
Son, Richardson.
Mr. Clement Manly returned from
Wilkes Court last week. From him
it was learned that Esley Absher, for
killing his step-son, Norman Richard
son, submitted to a verdict of man
slaughter and was sent to the county
Jail for four months.
Absher married Richardson's moth
er and they all lived together. 1t was
shown by witnesses examined that
Richardson was dangerous when
drinking and had often run his step
father from home. On the night of
the killing Richardson knocked Alb
sher down with a rock, got on him
and beat him severely. After begging
a good while, the step-father drew his
knife and cut Richardson in the side,
causing death in short time.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
Catarrb Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they can
not reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is
a blood or constitutional disease, and in or
der to cure it you must take internal reme-
dies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not
a quack medicine. 1t was prescribed by one
of the best physicians in this country for
years, and is a regular prescription. 1t is
composed of the best tonics known, COM
bined with the best blood purifiers, acting
directly on the mucous surfaces The per-
feet combination of the two ingredients is
what produces such wonderful results in
curing catarrh Send for testimonials. free.
f. ]. CHENEY d CO., Toledo, o.
H-Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
REV. MIR. soULIER,s LECTURE
Well Attended and Greatly Enjoyed.
Given $115

Well Attended and Greatly Enjoyed.
Given $115.
The lecture Of Rev. Barth. Soulier
at the First Presbyterian church, last
week Thursday night, on the Wal
denses, was illustrated with stereup.
ticon views and was well attended
and greatly enjoyed.
The pictures gave vivid portrayal
of the scenery, home life and historic
places and persons Of that heroic peo-
pie, and the lecture was chiefly about
their sutferings and struggles from the
ninth century to the present time.
Mr.. Soulier is pastor Of a colony of
these interesting, Industrious and
pious people who settled at Valdese,
in Burke county, N. G., about five
years ago. Needing five hundred dol
lars to complete church, Mr.. Soulier
started out to visit few OF the
stronger Presbyterian churches in this
State and we are glad to report that
he received the handsome sum of
about Sll3 from the good people Of
Winston.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
HENRY SMITH IN TROUBLE.
struck on the Head W ith Piece of
Iron by Babe Patterson

Henry Smith, colored, who meets
about all Of the trains that come ia
and 20 out from Winston,i lis In trouble
again.
While showing Policeman May on
Friday where Babe Patterson, q
aarkey ABOUT IS years old, had been
stealing coal from under one Of the
warehouses between the Southern pas
seugeI and freight dtpous Patterson
picked up piece of iron aud ''slugged"
Henry across the head WIN it,cutting
cash and Causing some blood to
flow.
Smith says the reason the negro
boys don't like him Is because they
know he will report them TO the Of
1cerS whenever he catches them stee l.
Jig.
Patterson is in jail awaiting a hear
ing before the Mayor.
The officers say that Patterson will
go TO the county roads for both Of
DEMONSTRATING coal and striking
Smith with a deadly weapon. Patter-
son says, however, that he struck the
man he wanted to and will willingly
serve term on the roads.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
BIG TABERNACLE FOR SHELBY.

To be Built at Once for the Baptist
Sunday School Chatauqua.
The citizens OF Shelby, of all shades
OF opinion, have formed stock com
pany to build large tabernacle for
summer schools and assemblies. A
large lot was bought in the center OF
the city and arrangements entered into
for the building OF this tabernacle.
seating 1900 people. The origin Of
this movement is desire to accom-
modate the Baptist Sunday School
Chatauqua, which meets in August.
Mr. n. b. BrOUghton, OF Raleigh, is
jhe president. Last year the
Chatauqua met at Red Springs, Robe
son county. The old Shelby college is
being titteG up as a summer hotel
also
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
U.S.WILL STAND FIRM
PLANS MAPPED OUT WILL BE
EXECUTED.
Spafn's Wishes Have Nothing to Do
With the Movements of the United
states Navy-For Protection
of the Atlantic Coast.

With the Movements of the United
states Navy-For Protection
of the Atlantic Coast
WAsHINGToN, March 10. Assistant
Secretary of the Navy Rooseveldt says
there is and will be no recession from
the stand taken by the United States
Government towards Spain. The ad-
ministrarion, he declares: has mapped
its plans and will firmly carry them
out The ordering of the Massachu-
setts and Texas to Hampton Roads,
where they are to be joined by the
Brooklyn, Columbia and Minneapolis,
was for the purpose OF protecting the
Atlantic coast. He says the fact that
Spain did not like feet at Key West
had nothing to do With it.
vEsUvIUs ARRIVES.
WASHINGTON, March I9.-The dyn-
amite cruiser Vesuvius, enroute from
Key West to Washington, reached ne
navy yard shortly after 10 O'Clock this
morning. 1t is expected her guns can
be prepared in few days. Some
believe she carries preliminary re-
port of the Board of Inquiry.
TO PROTECT BOSTON
BosToN, March 10. 9.-Battery q,
tect the harbor.
OREGON SAILED.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 10 The
Oregon sailed for Calloa today to
await orders.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
THE TOBACCO MARKET.
Biggest Week on Record-Over
Million Pounds of Leaf Sold.

Biggest Week on Record-Over "a
Million Pounds of Leaf Sold.
Tobacco sales were concluded for
the week atnoon Saturday, Piedmont
and Farmers warehouses having the
last iniDgs. This was, perhaps,
the biggest week in the history of our
tobacco market. Conservative esti-
mates place the amount of the weed
sold at 100000 pounds, and we
think the figures will exceed that
estimate. There was, during the
week, about one hundred thousand
dollars paid out to farmers.
Prices have held up remarkably
well during the immense sales. In
fact, there has been no weakening on
any grade. On the other hand, there
has been, if anything, an advance on
certain tobaccos. Our tobacco men
have every reason to be proud O:
this weeks record, and the prices
paid for tobacco, in the face of the
large sales, ought to convince the
tobacco farmers that Winston is the
best market in the world.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
DIR. BROUGHTON's CAMPAIGN

Has Opened Fire in Atlanta, Georgia,
Against Satan.
Under the head Of "What If Christ
should come TO Atlanta" and accom-.
panied by large picture of DR..
Broughton, the Atlanta Constitution
OF Sunday said: DR.. L.G. Broughton,
pastor Of the Third Baptist church,
announces for his morning subject
today, "The Moral Dynamite; or En-
tering the Realm Of Power" This
evening he will preach on the subject,
IF Christ should come to Atlanta"
DR.. Broughton says he will open his
campaign in Atlanta today against
Satan. When he accepted the call to
the pastorate of the Third Baptist he
announced his ministerial platform
and came with the avOwed intention
of waging a heated war in the city
against crime. 81 wish it understood
that / have selected Atlanta as my
permanent home," said DR.. BrOugh-
ton yesterday. II have come to the
city to stay, and l intend to devote
my energy to my work. All big cities
are wicked, and this condition will
remain unless the city churches unite
in a war of eXtermination."
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
Died at the Age of 81 Years.

Johnson Hampton, a worthy citizen
of Wilkes county, died fe" days ago
at his home three miles from Wilkes
boro at the age of 81 years. With the
exception OF three years, he lived and
died in the same house in which he
was born. Until recently this house
had never been remodeled. One 'pecul-
lar and unusual habit was that he
went to Wilkesboro every Saturday
for 30 or 40 years, scarcely missing a
single Saturday. La the last few years
his eyesight failed, and he was blind
at his death. One remarkable fact
for one OF his age is, that mis- teeth,
without the loss OF one, were as sonnd
and white as they were 10 years ago.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
THE ODD FELLOWS soCIABLE.
Several Addresses Made-Ice Cream
and Cake Served.

Several Addresses Made-Ice Cream
and Cake Served.
The soclable given by the Old Eel
lows In their hall over Grimes drug
store last week Thursday was a
splendid success. The attendance
was large and the evening was happily
spent.
Brief but interesting and appropri-
ate talks were made by Rev. DR..
Greasy, Rev. j. w. Frank, DR.. r. H.
Jones and Mr.. Moore, one of Wins
TONS young lawyers.
After the addresses ice cream and
cake were served to the Odd Fellows
and their guests. Those who smoked
were also presented with cigars.
The Odd Fellows is one of the Oldest
secret organizations in existence and
several visitors who attended last
night were SO we'll pleased that they
are talking about sending in their
names for membership.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
From Greensboro to Winston.

A special from Washington to the
Charlotte Observer says: A delega-
zion of citizens from Winston is in
the city to urge upon Congress the
advisability of changing the place Of
holding the Federal Court from
Greensboro to Winston. In obedience
to the request Of the citizens of Win
ston, Representative Linney intro
duced bill.in the House providing
for the change Senator Pritchard is
non-committal upon the subject, and
has not yet made up his mind as to
whether he will favor the change or
not. Representative Linney will do
all he can to secure the passage of the
bill,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
Death of Prof. Browns Mother.

Prof. Clarence B. Brown, musical
instructor at the State Normal,
Greensboro has returned from Roches-
ter, N. Y, where he buried his mother
on March 17th 81 improved some
what after his arrival, but had Sec
onti stroke of paralysis which proved
fatal. Prof. Browns many friends
here sympathize with him in his be-
reavement. He taught music in the
West End graded school for several
years.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
BIG FIRE AT CHICAGO.

The Flames Beyond Control-Twelve
Persons Killed
CHICAGO, March 16 The immense
building of the Emerson Piano Co on
Wabash avenue, is burning and the
flames are beyond control. The Ma
tional Music Co has been burned out
and Lyon s. Healy are in imminent
danger. There is difficulty in prevent
ing the flames crossing the streets.
Several persons have been injured.
LATER = 1t is reported that twelve
persons were killed at the fire. Three
bodies have been recovered. Fifteen
were injured by jumping from win
dOWS.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
FRANCE AND CHINA

Important Demands to be Answered
Within Eight Days.
ST. PETERSBURG, March 49,
France has made important demands
upon China giving her eight days to
answer. France demands that China
shall not ALLEVIATE any territory south
of Yangtse Kiang, that she shall
grant railway concession and pro-
longation of the extensive mining
rights at the Chang Yuannan coal
ing station near Hainan, and that
the direction OF the imperial postal
service be transferred from Sir
Robert Hert, director OF imperial
maritime customs, to the French.
Thus far China has not assented.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
THE CITY ELECTION.
Primaries Called by the Democratic
Executive Committee.

Primaries Called by the Democratic
Executive Committee.
At a meeting of the City Demo-
cratic Executive Committee, last
week, it was decided to hold prima
ries in each ward for the nomination
OF Democratic candidates for Mayor
and Aldermen, on the third Monday
in April, the 18th day of the month,
from 2 to s o'clock, p m, the plans
for holding the primaries and the
names OF the poll holders to be au-
nounced later.
Each ward will name the candidates
for Aldermen from that ward, while
all the wards will vote for candidates
for Mayor.
Placards will be posted at the poll
ing places bearing the Information
and understanding thai all who par
ticipate in the primaries pledge them
selves to support the nominees.
Mr.. ID. Ii. KING was unanimously
elected Chairman of the Executive
Committee for the approaching cam
paign, vice Mr.. Jas. K Norfleet, re-
signed.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
The Grading Nearly Done.

A letter from Mooresville says: The
Mocksville- -Mooresville extension OF
the North Carolina Midland Railroad
is nearing its completion in the way
OF grading. The bed is about ready
for ties and rails between this place
and Cleveland, and it is understood
that all the grading TO Mocksville will
be finished in about two weeks. Ii is
expected that trains will be running
on the new road by May 18th. l.. IL.
Vaughn & Co, VINO had the contract
for nine miles on this end, have COM
pleted their work After resting
their stock week or two they will
move their outfit elsewhere.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
THE KLONDIKE SECTION.
Food Reported PlentifuI-Favorable
News from Prospectors.

Food Reported PIentifuI-Favorable
News from Prospectors.
SEATTLE, Wash, March 17,-Ben-
iamin Atwater, from Circle City,
Dawson, says there is food enough
there to last two years. In conse-
quence of the food scare, the output
of the mines will be curtailed. The
estimates are about eight millions
for the season. He says many claims
which were considered wildcat prop
critics on the various creeks are turn
ing out we'll. There Is quite settle
ment at the mouth of Stewart river,
but there is no word from the pros
pectors who went up there. At
Walsh Greek dirt has been found
which pays seventy five cents a pan.
A courier from the Miuook side says
prospectors found it rich. There are
a few cases of scurvy at Dawson, but
the general health is good. Gam
bling has been closed by the United
States Marshal.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
VIII Attend if Possible.

Senator Pritchard has presented to
President Mckinley an invitation ex-
tended by the citizens of Charlotte,
asking the President to be present at
the celebration of the Mecklenburg
Declaration of Independence on May
goth. While Mr.. Mckinley was not
able to promise the Senator that he
would accept the invitation, he as
sured him that he would carefully
consider it. and would attend, if pos
sible. Owing to the present grave
situation, the President is not making
appointments for future events.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
Afraid of That Petition.

A gentleman from High Point gets
off good one on old man Snow, who
is after the postoffice at that place. He
says Steele has been making it hot for
the old gentleman, so hot that the
other day he started out with petit
tion for the colored brother to sign,
but some one spread around the re
port that what he had was list Of
volunteers for the Cuban War and that
every man who signed it was in for
four years. 1t is unnecessary to say
that he got but few signers. This is
the story, true or untrue.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
Nearly Quarter of a Million.

President Mckinley recently tele-
graphed to Governor Russell asking
how many men North Carolina could
furnish in case hostilities should be
declared between the United States
and Spain.
His Excellency replied that should
it become necessary, in defense Of the
flag and to free Cuba, the Old North
State could send 245, 900 able bodied
fighters
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
ARealCatarrhOure.

The 10 cent trial size of Ely's Cream Balm
which can be had of the druggist is sufficient
to.demonstrate its great merit. Send 10
cents. we will mail it. Full size SOC.
ELY BROS, 56 Warren St., N. Y. City.
Catarrh caused difficulty in speaking and
to a great extent loss of hearing By the use
of EIy's Cream Balm opping of mucus
has ceased, voice and hearing have greatly
improved.-y. w. Davidson, Atty at Law,
Monmouth, Ill.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
Mrs. Wallis Injuries.

A letter from DIR. S. S. Flynt and
z. B Biting, agent for the c. f. &
Y. v. road at Rural Hall says that
Mrs. Wall, who was injured by the
westbound freight train on the Cape
Fear road, February 26th, is being
given every attention and there is at
present some indication of sort of
union in the limb. The other wounds
are healing nicely. Mrs. Wall is in
her 87th year. The gentlemen state
that the fractured limb was properly
set In less than one hour after the
accident and restoratiyes applied.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
Judge Purnem to Hold Court.

Judge Simonton has designated
Judge Purnell to hold the April term
OF Federal Court at Greensboro. He
states that he will be present himself
on Monday of the second week.
The opposition to the confirmation
of Judge Ewart leaves the Westesn
District without Judge. Judge Pur-
nell will only be able to hold the
Greensboro Court, as the Courts in
his District begin after the one
there.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
Mr.. Blickenderfer Postmaster.

Mr.. Jacob Blickenderfer, formerly
of Salem, has been appointed post
master at Pennington, Washington.
Jake helped to build the railroad from
to Winston-at least he
bossed force of hands. Later he ran
a notion store in Salem and for four
years was postmaster for the town.
His first wife was a Miss Ackerman.
He married daughter of Mrs. Chas.
Winkler the second time. He moved
to Pennington several years ago.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
Gov. Taylor on Sam Jones.

Gov. Bob Taylor, of Tennessee, who
is to lecture here on the night of April
2nd, has presented the pardoning
business in new light Rev. Sam
Jones, in sermon at Chattanooga
last Sunday night, attacked the Gov
ernor for his exercise of executive
clemency, and when the latter was
shown the criticism, Monday. he said:
Il think it comes in poor taste for
Sam Jones to talk that way. Had it
not been for the pardoning power Sam
Jones would have been in hell long
ago."
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
The w. C. Receivership Case.

The hearing at Lexington March 10
Of the application for the appoint
ment OF a receiver for the Western
North Carolina Railroad was contin-
ued, by consent. The matter will be
heard before Judge McIver at Ashe-
boro on Friday, March 18th. The de-
fendant filed an answer and time was
given for replication.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
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RAILROAD PASSENGER RATES
The Commission Oaders Them to Go
Into Effect March 23d.

The Railroad Commission has
overruled the EXCEPTIONS OF the
railways to the order reducing passen-
ger fares, and the rate of two cents
per mile for second-class fare and p
cents per mile for first-class fare is
ordered to go into effect March 23d.
The railroads will appeal from the
decision of the Railway Commission
There is no doubt in the minds Of
many but that the United States
Court will refuse to sustain the reduc-
tion under the decision in the Nebras-
ka case.
The railways are allowed ten days
by the Commission in which to make
appeal. A bond will doubtless be
given by the railroads to stay the re-
ductiOn ordered
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
The stoneville Bond Case.

l.. II Swink returned from Lexing-
ington Friday. Judge McIver was
too busy TO hear the Stoneville rail-
road bond case and it was continued.
The program now is for it to be
heard before Judge Starbuck in Win
ston. The date has not been fixed
yet. Judge McIver stated that it
was an important case.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
Charter Granted winston Agency

The State charters the Cooperative
Building and Loan Association OF Will.
mington, capital 800, ,000 stock holders,
George L. Peschau, Il. H. Wright, Du-
Brutz Guitar, Jr., D. O'Connor, e p.
Willard and Walter Taylor. A char
ter is also granted the Winston
agency, stockholders, j. Il. Buxton
and s T. Neal
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
WARLIkE NAVAL ORDERS,
White Squadron to be Divided Into
Three Divisions.

Three Divisions.
WAsHINGToN, March 17.-Three
squadrons, instead of one. will be
organized on the Atlantic coast to fur
nish ade Iuate protection to the here
G0lore almost defenceless cities from
Florida to Maine.
Ihe nrst steps were taken today by
secretary Long in directing Com
mander Sicard to send the aMassa-
Roads. 49,
The headquarters OF three squad
rons will be at Key West, Fla, Hamp-
lon Roads, Va, and Port Royal, S. G.
Ihe war board recommended the
new scheme, as affording the best pro.
tection, since the Spanish fleet would
prooably not attempt to cope with the
great squadron in Florida waters. hut.
abandoning Havana, might proceed
TO New York and ether Northern
ports and create havoc there before
the American vessels could come to
Jne defence of the SeabOard cities
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
Last Letter written by Vance.

While in Asheville recently Secre-
tary Hicks, of the Y. NJ. G. A., saw
the capstone placed on the Vance
monument. He was also shown a
letter which was claimed to be TIE
last one written by the Senator. It
was in the possession of an ex Con-
federate named Simpson.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
Orders for the War.

DR.. E. r. Michaux, of Greensboro, is
surgeon of the Third Regiment, N G.
State Guard. The Record says he has
received orders from headquarters to
hold himself in readiness to march at
short notice. This might be termed
another warning for the Forsyth Rifle
men.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-24
They are Coming Easter.

The indications are that Winston
Salem will have an unusually large
number Of visitors at Easter. Mr.
Frank E Hege said recently that
a good crowd was coming from Raj
eigh. Besides the TwinCity Clubs
annual reception, there will be other
attractions, such as ball games, etc.