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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
Changes In Courtroom.

The County Fathers on Tuesday
decided upon the changes to be made
In the courtroom. The bar will be
raised several inches. as will the jury
box. The latter will be moved from
the east to the west side Of the room.
A railing will be built around the
bar and the Clerks desk which
will remain on the east side.
It is probable that after these
changes are made the Judges stand
will be raised few inches.
The Board, after deciding on the
above changes, adjourned to meet on
the first Monday in April.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
DON'T LIKE FITz LEE.
SPAIN WANTS OUR CONSUL
RECALLED.
President Determined Not to Accede
to Intimation-Re Request With
drawn-Lee VIII Continue to
Guard American Interests.

Guard American Interests.
WASHINGTON, March lit is pos
sible the Spanish situation may not
be materially changed today by the
developments of yesterday. unless
there shall be an attempt to agitate
in Congress the subject Of Spain's
latest diplomatic move. So far as the
administration is concerned, the prev
alent opinion of those in authority Is
that the refusal of the President to
consent to Lees recall and the deter
nina 1 OF the Secretary of the Navy
to send relief supplies to Cuba in
naval vessles, as originally contem-
plated, will add serious feature to
the diplomatic complications.
REQUEST WITHDRAWN.
WASHINGTON, March 7.-Spain has
withdrawn her request for the recall
of Consul General Lee and it is now
believed that the incident Is practi-
cally closed. The withdrawal came
today in the shape of an official COM
munication from Minister Woodford.
1t is now stated that the request was
not put in the shape of demand, but
that it was merely suggestion on the
part Of Spain. When she found that
it would be unpleasantiy received by
this country she promptly receded.
WHAT LEE SAYS.
HAVANA, March 7.-Gen. Lee, when
questioned regarding Spain's request
for his recall, said: Il shall continue
TO do my duty, which is to guard
American interests. My son came to
visit me during his short vacation,
granted by the Chesapeake s. Ohio
railway. He has been here before and
has many friends. He returns to the
United States when his vacation is
over. Mrs. Lee is not i'll or nervous
have written nothing alarming to
her. There was no need Of it,"
SPANS OBJECTION.
WASHINGTON, March Tt Is un-
derstoOd that SPANS objection to Lee
were some of his utterances of sympa
thy for the Cubans.
LATER.-CRUIsERS TO GO TO CUBA.
KEY WEST, Fla, March 7.-Orders
have been received resembling the in
structions given to send the Fern to
Cuba with supplies, with instructions
to send the cruisers Nashville and
Montgomery, as originally agreed
upon.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
The Ewart Case.

A special from Washington quotes
Senator Butler as saying that Ewart
will be defeated; that he is unable to
see how the committee can report
favorably on the case in the face Of
the evidence; and if il should he feels
sure the Senate would not vote for
confirmation after he, Butler, should
make full statement of the case
Senator Pritchard says that. from the
present status of the Ewart case, he
thinks he will be confirmed
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
THE BILL WILL PASS.
FIFTY MILLIONS FOR THE MA
TIONAL DEFENSE.
Being Discussed by Congress on Tues
day-Part of the Appropriation
to be used in Putting Navy in
Ffrst-Class Fighting Trim.

WASHINGTON, March S.-The Ap
preparation Committe of the House of
Representatives, this morning. uuani-
mously agreed to report favorably the
bill to appropriate fifty million dollars
for National defense.
LATER The Senate is considering
the District of Columbia appropria-
tion bill and the House is considering
the emergency defense appropriation
oil Representative Cannon is ex-
planning the latter bill. 1t will pass
almost unanimously.
A conference Of the Navy Depart
ment was held today. The Chairmen
OF the Senate and House Naval Com
mittees and the chiefs agreed to put
the Navy In first class fighting condi-
tion with part of the fifty million
dollars appropriation. Commander
Brownson was ordered to Europe to
report on the purchase of warships.
LATEST The margency appropria.
tion bill will be discussed four hours.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
Mai. Smiths Brother.

Maj. S. 81. Smith, of this city, has
brother who for the past six months
has been assistant to the Chief of the
Equipment Bureau, Of the Brooklyn
Navy yard. He was commanded on
March 2nd by the Chief of the Bu-
reau of Navigation to proceed at once
to Key West. Fla, and report for
active duty to the commanding officer
of the cruiser New York
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
Death of am Aged Lady.

Mrs. Sarah Ketner, widow OF the
late N. Ketner, deceased, died at her
home near Crater's this county, on the
Ist inst, at the advanced age of 81
years, months and 20 days Mrs.
Ketner was the mother of 10 children
and left II grand children, 189 great
grand children and II great. great
grand children-a total of 289 de-
scendants.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
jolly Julius Mickey

Salem does not possess more jovial
citizen than Mr.. Julius Mickey, the
man who for many years was sole
owner and manager of the well known
big coffee pot. Mr.. Mickey was at the
Southern depot on Monday to meet
his relative, Mr.. Rufe Hamilton, who
came in from his home in Ashe
county. When questioned about how
long he would be here, Mr.. Mickey
replied: "Several days If we can
agree on board and lodging bill" Mr..
Hamilton smiled as much as to say
that if any bill was presented it would
be receiDted,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
MIR. Holman Dead.

her father, Mr.. 9. Holman, died at
his home in Lancaster, Mass Thurs
day night All of Mr. Holman's
children. who live in North Carolina,
were at the bedside of their father
wheh he died. Mr.. Holman was 80
years old and an honored citizen of
Massachusetts.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
Court Closes.

Two two weeks term of Forsyth
Superior Court closed Saturday
The last case tried was State vs. Lou
Hairston, colored, for carrying raz IT.
She was convicted and judgment sus-
pended on payment of cost. The re-
mainder of the days session was spent
in signing judgments, etc. Judge
Coble wents to Wilkesboro Monday
to hold two weeks term of court for
that county,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
Want 10000 Acres.

A communication, received Satur-
day brought the information
that a Western representative of a
colony is In correspondence with the
Piedmont Farm Exchange, of this
city, with view to securing 10000
acres of land for colonization pur-
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
Charles SAINTS Luck.

Mr.. Charles SAINT, of this city,
watch and clock repairer, who is
something of professional checker
player, won 1925 in the Atlanta Con-
stitution's guessing scheme last week.
He guessed the missing word in SEN
tence. He found the sentence In
Plutarch's Lives.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
WAR PREPARATIONS.
INDICATED BY THE ACTION OF
CONGRESS.
Bill Passed Creating Two Additional
Artillery Regiments, With Only
Three Dissenting Votes-Fifty
Millions for National Defense.

WASHINGTON, March This after
noon Chairman Hull. of the Military
Committee of the House, moved the
passage, under suspension of rules, of
the bill creating two additional regi-
ments Of artillery.
The House Appropriations Commit
tee will hold an important meeting
tomorrow.
Senator Hale, Chairman of the Sen
ate Naval Committee, suggests the
advisability Of purchasing any sup
plies necessary for the defense of the
LATER.-The Hawiey bill increas.
ing the artillery by two regiments.
passed with only three dissenting
votes.
Representative Cannon introduced
bill today appropriating fifty mil
lion dollars to be used at the dfscre-
tion Of the President for National
defense
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
Hendren-Ring.

Mr.. w. NJ. Hendren went to E kin
on Monday to attend the marriage
OF his brother, Mr.. Joseph Hendren,
to Miss Emma Ring, which was cele-
brated at the home of the brides
parents The COON fssa bright
young lawyer, while the bride Is one
Of Elkin's most popular young ladies.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
Candidates are Numerous.

1t is said that Greensboro has can
didates for both judge and solicitor
of the Fifth district in the coming
elections this fall, and that they can
not exactly agree on who shall run
and who shall not. 1t Is conceded
that Greensboro is entitled to one of
these officers in the convention. Boone
and Bryant, of Durham, are also can
didafas
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
Eormer Citizen Here.

Engineer Robt. Jenkins, ofeGolds-
boro, arrived here on Tuesday TO
visit his mother and sister who are
sick at their home in Waughtown
Bob was fireman for several years be-
tween Winston and Greensboro.
Prior TO that time he drove the omni-
bus for the Merchants hotel which
was conducted then by Pfohl & Stock
ton.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
SALEM

List of letters remaining unclaimed
in postotfice at Salem, N. c., at close
Of business Saturday, Mar. 5th, 1898:
Mamie Beach, w L Blair, Miss Addie
Bromom, Luther Carter, Asker
Charles, William X Davis, Jr, Mrs
Molly Fulm, Fl T Hines, Richard
Knight, Mrs Alexander Masten, Miss
Milley Miller, Miss K Spach, M Ker-
ner, L Idol.
Parties calling for these letters will
please say they were advertised.
p. ORMsBY, p. M.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10

Pleased With Our Climate.

Mr.. 81. E. Austen, of Halifax, Nova
Scotia, who has been staying during
the hunting season with Mr.. Lilling-
ton, down on the Yadkin, Is in the
city Saturday. Mr.Austen is member
of the firm of Austen Bros, Colliery
Mining and mill supplies, Halifax,
the largest firm in their line in Nova
Scotia. Mr.. Austen came here pri-
marily for his health and finds this
climate so beneficial that he contem
plates remaining several months yet.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
SHOT IN THE LEFT HIP.
A Young White Man BADLY Wounded
Saturday Night.


A young white man, who re-
sides in West Salem, was shot
and seriously wounded Saturday
night back of a residence on Spruce
street, Winston, Saturday night. The
bali entered the left hip and lodged
Just above the left knee. Dr.Thomas.
who was called to see him, says he
could have removed the ball as 1t was
near the skin, but for good reasons he
declined to do it. The ball was later
removed by DIR. Harrington.
1t fs thought that he was shot by a
negro man, but he claims not to know
who it was. IL is believed that two
negro women, who were on the same
lot, know all about the shooting, but
they decline to give any particulars.
From what THE SENTINEL can learn
the party can blame no one but himself
for the trouble that be got into. He
has wife and was sent home after
the shooting.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
Death Of Ex-senator Lindsay.

William B. Lindsay, well known
Populist, died Monday at his home
near Madison. He had been Popu-
list from It's organization and was q
arm believer In, its principle. In
1896 he refused TO go into fusion with
the Republicans and fought earnestly
for the triumph of Bryan.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
BOATS FOR SPAIN.

Completion Being fastened at the
Thompson Ship Yards.
LONDON, March THE last two
Spanish torpedo boat destroyers being
constructed at Thompson's ship yard,
are being fastened to full completion
and will oe ready to leave the Clyde
banks Frids y. One hundred and fifty
Spanish officers arrived yesterday.
The vessels go direct to Ferrol, where
they will complete armament and
crews and proceed to Cuba.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
COUNTY FATHERS IN SESSION
To Make Some Changes in the Cou
Room

To Make Some Changes in the Court
Room.
The County Fathers were in session
Monday In the morning they corrected
afternoon they took up the question
Of making some changes in the court
room, such as raising the jury box,
Judges stand, etc. As one Of the
Commissioners remarked Monday, at
present it is hard for a visitor to tell,
when court is in session, the jury from
the lawyers. This Commissioner
thought an order would,be passed that
afternoon for the proposed improve
ments to be made.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
The Sure La Grippe Cure.

There is no use suffering from the dread
full malady, if you will only get the right
remedy. You are having pain all through
your body, your liver is ont of order, have no
cold, in fact are completely used up. Elec-
trio Bitters is the onlv remedy that will give
you prompt and sure relief. They act direct-
" on your Liver. Stomach and Kidneys,
tone up the whole system and make you feel
like new being. They are guaranteed to
cure or price refunded. For sale at v. o.
Thompson's Drug Store, only so cents per
bottle.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
Ammunition for Fleet.

KEY WEST, Fla, March THE
Mallory liner Alamo arrived this morn
ing with cargo of ammunition for
the U. S. feet. No movements among
the vessels this morning.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
WILL TAKE FERNS PLACE,

More Spanish Troops Arrive at Ha-
vana Monday.
HAVANA, March THE coast sur
vey steamer Bacho, on her return from
Key Vest, will take the Ferns place
near the wreck of the Maine as officers
quarters. The Fern will go North to
take supplies to the recOncentrados.
1t is surmised that the Court of To-
quiry will not remain here much Ion
ger. Its members profess ignorance as
to the time Of their departure
Alfonso Thirteenth has arrived from
Spain with twelve hundred soldiers.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
Reed Criticized at Home.

AUGUSTA Me-, March Much
criticism is expressed here upon
Speaker Reed, Senator Hale and Con-
gresham Boutelle,on account of their
opposition to measures for perfecLing
the National defence.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
BOUND OVER TO COURT.
Negro Who Opened a Registered Let
ter-Walnut Cove Fire.

. z
ter-Walnut Cove Fire.
Postof1ce Inspector Dexter came
down from Yadkinville Saturday
evening. He said the negro, who
gave his name as G. e Shore, and
who opened a registered letter sent to
G. A. Shore, white, at Mana, was
given preliminary trial and bound
over to the Federal court. In default
of $500 bond he was committed to
Jail.
Mr.. Dexter came up from Greer S.
boro Sunday and went out to Wal
nut Cove next morning to investigate
the recent fire in which the postofflce
was destroyed.
He had heard of the fire, but had
heard DO particulars regarding the
losses etc.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
BuckIen,s Arnica SaIua

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruis-
es sores ulcers salt rheum. fever, sores, tet-
ter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and
all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to Civ
perfect satisfaction or money refunded
Price 25c per box. For sale by V O Thomp-
son
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
Baby Burned to Death

The Mocksville Times says 2-year-
old daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. John
Swing. OF the Pine community, was
burned to death a few days ago. She
was left alone in the house and her
clothing caught re
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
GETTING READY FOR 1T.
war Preparations at Brooklyn Navy
Yard-Rush to Enlist,

BROOKLYN, N. Y, March 8.-Pre-
parations for war are going on about
the Navy yards, instructions having
been received from Washington to pre-
pare two detachments Of marines. one
force for the cruiser Columbia and the
other for Minneapolis. There is con-
siderable excitement among the ma
rlnes. All want to go into active SER
vice. There was another big rush OF
men to enlist today.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
WHAT LEE SAYS.
III He Must Go VIII Leave With
American Flag FLYING

HAVANA, March 8-General Lee
said last night: "If Spain wishes to
declare any or all OF US persona non
grata, It's her privilege, but if we
must leave town we will leave with the
merlcan flag flying and brass band
at the head OF the procession .
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
GREAT EXCITEMENT.
A Secret Organization Bent Upon
Assassination.

WLKEsBARRE, Pa, March THE
greatest excitement prevails over the
disclosure of the alleged fact that a
secret organization of miners has
been formed to assassinate Judge
Woodward, Sheriff Martin and sixty
six deputies should the latter Re
acquitted. Every possible step is
being taken by the authorities to
prevent an outbreak.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
Death at pleasant Garden.

Mrs. william Fentress died at her
home at Pleasant Garden Saturday
morning and was buried Sunday af-
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
NO WARSHIP SOLD.
Brazil Has Some to Sell to the High.
est Bidder.

LONDON, March THE Secretary
of the Brazilian legation here
authorizes the statement that no
Brazilian worship has been sold TO
Spain or any other country. He
says Brazil is willing, however, to
sell some ships to the highest bidder.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
WANT every man and woman in the Unted
states interested in tbs Opium and Whisky
habits to have one of my books these dis.
eases. Address B. NJ. WooIley, Atlanta, Ga
aox $50, and one will be sent on free.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-10
TO PAY MONEY
FOR MURDER
Uriah Johnson's Widow to Ger
$500 From His Slayer
A NEW MARYLAND LAW


Baltimore, Md, Dec. 10 Eli
Tucker will have to pay the widow
and children of Uriah johnson
the sum of $4,000, the courts SO
deciding the case this morning.
This decision was reached after
a trial and in accordance with n
law recently passed in Maryland
providing that n murderer eau be
compelled to pay to the murdered
persons heirs or assignes what
ever seems proper in the case.
The defendant made hard legal
fight, but the prosecution won.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-10
Needs of Cuba's Government

Washington, Dec. 9-The adj
ministration has practically de-
oided to send commission to
Cuba consisting of a representa-
tive each from the war, treasury
and postotiice departments, and
the matter will be brought up for
action at today's cabinet meet
ing. The object of the dispatch
of the commission is to determine
and if possible execute in general
way what is needed throughout
the island in the assumption of
the government ofsthe island by
the United States toward the
island of Cuba.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-10
Which?

In all ages of the world a traitor
has been an object of contempt.
and had been scorned by those he
served as well as by those he be-
trayed. As it has been in all
times past, it is now, and today
the man who betrayed the city
council, and who betrayed the
trust imposed upon him by his
constituents, is frowned upon by
everybody
But there may be some extenu-
ating circumstances. For instance.
his testimony on the witness stand
yesterday showed that his memory
is failing. Last week be didn' 4
know whether he had received a
notice of the special meeting or
not-at least he made such a
statement i'll the mayors office.
Yesterday he had forgotten max
ing such statement but he was
sure he had neper received the
notice. One moment he was sure
there we're no fish in Newlin
creek, and the next minute he
testified that he had seen fish in
the creek. Now failing memory
is a sign of mental weakness. II
the little follow had become non
compos mentis, his extraordinary
conduct will be excusable, but he
ought to resign his seat in tbs
council. If that is not the cause
the motive was ineNcusable. and
the people will demand that he
tender his resignation. There are
a good many theories advanced as
to his object in pursuing such ;
course, but men are unable tc
come nearer to a definite conclu
sion than the man who was heart
to say, We'll, he's either blanket,
blank rascal or a pin-headed idiot
/ don't know which"
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-10
Wheeler will Resign

Washington, Dec 9.-Major
General Wheeler will resign his
seat in congress and retain his
commission in the army. He said
this morning;
Il have considered the matter
carefully and have decided to re-
sign from congress and retain my
commission. My reasons for this
step are many. is proba BILE that
bitter opposition would be raised
if | attempted TO retain both posi-
tions, and / prefer to settle the
matter in this way. have not
yet decided Just when Ishall resign,
but it will be soon, probably with
IL few-.-weeks.
"At present / am merely exer-
cising the privileges of an ex-
member upon the house floor, and
in this way | have avoided any
possibility of a question in thai
direction. l have had other mem
bers to introduce my resolution.
and this will continue until l re
sign. prefer army life to the lif,
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-10
{ PRESIDENT
TO VISIT CUBA
IS. Mckinley and Other Ladies
20 be Members of the Party
i'll Go EARLY IN JANUARY

Washington, Dec. 10-Presi-
jnt Mckinley, it is reported, has
nounced his intention of visit
Y Cuba and Porto Rico early in
fiuary.
he announcement has caused
he little surprise. Some claim
1t the president would forfeit
j office should he pass beyond
he limits of the United States.
)thers claim that after the treaty
as been signed. that those islands
rome possessions of the United
htes.
Mrs. Mckinley, as we'll as some
the ladies among the families of
7 cabinet, will be of the party.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-10
tation is extended to all.

Baptist-A number who heard
the Rev. Robt. ID. Graham preach
his sermon on Thursday evening
have asked him to repeat it. He
will do so in the opera house on
Sunday evening at 1870. The
subject is one that should interest
all Wanted A Man. This is
more of lecture than sermon,
yet it brings out many thoughts
that need emphasis at the present
time.
The Baptists will use the book
entitled BEST Hymns" in their
praise service. If you own copy
bring it along and enjoy a good
song service.
The morning topic at the opera
house will be: "Who Shall Order
the Battle"
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-10
Treaty rlay be Signed Today

Paris, Dec. 1o-The Spanish
American peace commission are
holding joint session, beginning
at 4;l5 this afternoon. The meet
ing will be concluded about Is
O'Clock. 1t is now confidently
expected that the treaty will be
signed today.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-10
A Festival of Holidays.

will be the attraction at the M. f
church, ON Thursday, December
l5, and at the Fourth of July
booth you will find Uncle Sam
and the Goddess of Liberty who
will entertain you in their win
ming style and dispense ice cream
and cake, and fancy candies of all
kinds. 57-l
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-10

G. Fritz, proprietor Of the City
bakery was in Pueblo Saturday
and Sunday and purchased fine
lot of holiday goods. They will be
ready for inspection Wednesday
morning.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-10

of member of congress. feel
as young as when | was boy and,
although some little discussion
has been raised as to my age, /
hope to soon be old enough to
make good soldier. l have been
reelected to the Fifty-sixth con-
gress. but ! will not serve one day
of my new term