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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-06-09
PROGRAM ARRANGED
For Laying Cornerstone of the New
Baptist Church.

For Laying Cornerstone of the New
Baptist Church.
The Baptists have arranged the fol-
lowing interesting program for Sun
day, June 18th, the date for the laying
of the cornerstone of the new First
Baptist church:
$50 a. M: Sunday school exercises
collection for cornerstone fund.
Ii a. M: Preaching by the pastor
collection for cornerstone fund.
4 p. m: Sunday school exercises at
North Winston and Salem mission.
Collection at both places for corner
stone fund.
$50 p. M: Open air services at new
building-Laying cornerstone.
SONG SERVICE.
Song: No. 161, G. H. 5 and 6, Rev.
MIR. Fry.
Prayer: Rev. Mr.. Groves.
Scripture selection: Rev. Mr.. Lutz.
Song: No. 226, G.. III. 5 and q, Rev.
Mr.. Frank.
Address: Rev. Mr.. Tilley.
Song: No. 216, G.. Fl. 5 and 6, Rev.
Mr., Thaler.
Address: Bishop Rondthaler.
CORNERSTONE SERVICE.
Prayer: Rev. DIR. Greasy.
Song: POL, Rev. Mr.. Callahan.
Doxology.
Benediction.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-06-09
OLD TOWN TOWNSHIP.
Sunday School Convention Held at
Marvin Chapel.

The Old Town Township Sunday
School Convention was held at Marvin
Chapel Sunday, and was at
tended by an immense crowd, many
not being able to get in the church.
Several went out from Winston.
Interesting and practical addresses
were made by Revs. NJ. S. Raper, ].
Z. Petree and A. ID. ThRler. Short
talks were also made by Mr.. E. A.
Ebert, of Salem, and the several SUI
perintendents of the schools in the
township. Secretary t. A. Butner
made fine report. 1t showed that
there were seven schools in the town
ship with total enrolment of 600
scholars, gain of about 400 since
1885,
The convention was in session all
day. The schools and visitors took
dinner in the grove. Mr.. L. c. Hine,
of Old Town, is President of the con
vention and he makes an efficient Off
Ger.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-06-09
COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD.
Business Transacted at Mondays Ses-
sion-Resignation.

The County School Board was in
session Monday. 1t considered the
building of an addition to the white
public school at Walkertown. The
Junior Order at Wallzertown offers to
pay part of the cost. Mr.. Z. w. Lin
vile, who appeared before the Board,
was instructed to see what the
proposed new building would cost and
make a report to the Board at its next
meeting.
An order was given for a new roof
to be put on school building in Mid
die Fork township.
Alfred Douthit, having resigned as
a member of the school committee from
Clemmonsville township, the Board
elected A. S. Clinard to fill the va
cancy.
The Board decided for the Teachers
Institute to open on Tuesday, July
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-06-09
Chief Teague's Report for NAV.

Breach of peace, 81; nuisance, p;
with deadly weapon, I; larceny, 4;
retailing, 4; reckless riding on Street
and sidewalk, 3; discharging fire
arms, 2; carrying fire arms, 2; giving
spirituous liquors to minors, l; tres
pass. 1; total, III. Number of cases
dismissed, IL; allowed to leave the
city, 1; judgment held up on good con-
duct, 3; bound over to Superior court,
%; amount of fines and cost docketed,
1858. 40; collected in cash, S165. &c; col
lected in labor, SOLO; total, 1926. 76.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-06-09
Mack Ledwen Returns.

Mr.. James Ledwell received tel
egram Monday afternoon from Col.
Armfield stating that his son, Mack
Ledwell, would leave Jacksonville at
I o'clock last evening for his home.
Mack came in on the afternoon
train. His father met him at the
freight depot, and the greeting was
happy one. Mack says he is glad to
get home. All of the boys wanted to
come home with him. A SENTINEL
reporter called at Mr.. Ledwell's home
and had a talk with the son. His
health is good and he reports all of
the old members of the Winston Com
pany getting along nicely. The citi-
zens of Jacksonville are unusually
kind to the soldiers. The boys are
being fed better than they were while
in camp at Raleigh.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-06-09
Assure La Grippe Cure.

There is no use suffering frrm this
dreadful malady. If yon will only get
the right remedy. You are having
pain all through your body, your liver
is out OF order, have no appetite, no
life or ambition, have a bad cold, in
fact are completely used up. Electric
Bitters is the only remedy that will
give you prompt and sure relief. They
act directly on your Liver, Stomach
and Kidneys. tone up the whole sys-
tenn and make you feel like new be-
ing. They are guaranteed to cure or
price refunded. For. sale at V. Q
Thompson's Drug Store, only SOC per
bottle.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-06-09
The Tax Levy.

The County Fathers completed their
work and adjourned at noon Tuesday.
They transacted principally routine
business. A number of bills were al
lowed. Taxes were levied the same as
last year, which is as follows;
State tax on 500 valuation: Gen
eral fund, 21s cents pensions, 81 cents:
road tax, 10 cents total, 338 cents.
State and county poll $3.50. In Wins
ton township the poll is $3.50, with 20
cents additional on 800 valuation and
60 cents on poll for railroad tax.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-06-09
Competitive Examination

There will be competitive examina-
ton at the courthouse on July p and
% for Peabody scholarships at the
Peabody Normal College, Nashville,
Tenn. The applicants must not be less
than II years of age nor more than 30,
of irreproachable character, in good
health, and must make a pledge to
teach for at least two years after grad
uation. The use of tobacco in any
form is a disqualification for schol-
arship. A Peabody scholarship is
worth 800 year, and the students
railroad ticket from his home to Nash
Vile and return,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-06-09
Sew the Lynching.

Rev. A. McLees, COL, has returned
from visit to Greensboro, Salisbury
and Concord. He was at the latter
place the night the two negroes were
lynched. He says the mob was large
1t was understood that the father of
the white girl who was killed by the
negroes was the one who broke the
jail door down. The sentiment of a
majority of the colored men who wit
messed the lynching was that the two
men deserved to be lynched. White
men would have met death the same
way.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-06-09
Made a Fine Record.

Rev. Rufus Weaver, young Bap-
fist divine who is well-known and has
many friends in Winston, made a fine
record at the Southern Baptist Theo-
logical Seminary, Louisville, KY. He
graduated last week with the degree of
Master of Theology, taking a three
years course in two years. President
Whitsitt, of the Seminary, says that
as far as he knows, this has never
been done before. Mr.. Weaver will
return next year to secure the Doctor
of Theology degree. This degree has
never. been taken by North Carolina
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-06-09
Death of Mrs G. 8. Hansen

Mrs. II. E. Hauser, widow of the
late G. S. Hauser, who was Clerk of
Forsyth Superior court for several
years, died of pneumonia at II o o'clock
p. m. Sunday at her home on Main St. :,
Salem. Her age was IS years. Mrs.
Hauser had no children, but she leaves
a number of relatives and friends to
mourn her death. She made a will
last Monday, conveying her property
to relatives. She was consistent
member of the Moravian Home church.
The funeral service were conduct
ed from the Moravian Home church
Tuesday afternoon at 5 O'Clock.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-06-09
VIII Meet Tomorrow.

The annual meeting of the Woman IS
Foreign Missionary Society of the
Western North CAROLINA Conference
will convene in Centenary church,
Winston, Friday, June 10th. 1t
is hoped it will be well attended by
our people of all denominations, as
several distinguished persons from the
Board meeting will be present. Three
of the Conference officers live in Win
ston. They are Mrs. J. w. A1spaugh,
Treasurer; Mrs. N. S. Davis, Audi
tor. and Miss Nora Dodson, District
Secretary
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-06-09
THE TOBACCO TAX.
1t Will be Fixed at IL Cents, Though
There Will be Hard Fight
Over Retroactive Clause

p. H. Hanes & Co. received the fol-
lowing telegram Monday afternoon
from Congressman Swanson, which
explains itself:
The revenue bill was sent to the con-
ference committee today. 1t will prob
ably pass the latter part of this week.
The tax will be settled at y cents,
though there will be hard fight over
the retroactive clause.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-06-09
Bethanfa Lodge Omcers.

Bethania Lodge No. So, K. of p.
elected the following officers last Sat
urday night:
r. E. Transou-Chancello Com
mander.
r. o. Butner-Vice-Chan
E. S. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
J. F. Doub-Master of Work.
t. E. Kapp-Master at Arms.
G. w. Porter-Inner Guard.
S. A. Oldham-Outer Guard.
Sheriff E. T. Kapp is district Depu-
ty Grand Chancellor.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-06-09
AFFAIRS AT HAVANA.
LONGING FOR THE COMING OF
PPANISH WARSHIPS.
Prices for Food Continue to Rise.
Distress is Increasing Among the
Unemployed-The Autonomist
Government is a Failure.

HAVANA, June 6.-The cit yis long
ing for the coming of Spanish war
ships. The Notifications have been
greatly strengthened. The area of
cultivation has been increased, but
the prices for food continue constant
ly rising. The distress is increasing
among the unemployed, The autono-
mist government is daily growing to
be greater failure.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-06-09
BuckIeu,s Arnfca Salve.

THE BEST sALvE in the world TO
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt
Rheum Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns and all Skin
Eruptions. and positively cures Piles.
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Price 25c per box.
For sale by v o Thompson.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-06-09
Death of MT. Jones, Brother.

Mr.. Manly B. Jones, who lives on
Spring street, received a telegram
from Oxford Friday evening an
nouncing the death of his brother, Mr..
A. M. Jones, of that place. He de-
parted this life at O'Clock Friday
evening. Mr.. Jones knew nothing of
his brothers. illness, and it is believed
that his death was very sudden. He
was IS years old. A wife and three
children survive him. The brother
here is an invalid and is not able to
attend the funeral.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-06-09
valuabIe to womer,.

Especially valuable to women is Browns
Iron Bitters. Backache vanishes, headache
disappears, strength takes the place of
weakness, and the glow of health readily
comes to the pallid cheek when this won-
derful remedy is taken. For sickly children
or overworked men it has no equal. No home
should be without this famous remedy.
Browns Iron Bitters il sold nv all dealers.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-06-09
Back From Utah.

M. L. Jarvis and wife, who moved
to Utah from Wilkes county four years
ago, arrived in the city Saturday af-
ternoon and left Monday for their old
home in Wilkes. Mr.. arvis, who was
section foreman for railroad COM
pany while in Utah, says he was not
much ssstruck" on that country, and
that he has come back to the Old
North State to stay.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-06-09
HOTLY ATTACKED SANTIAGO.
Say the Spanish, but Likely it was
Preparation to Land Troops.

MADRID, June Ga dispatch to the
Impartial from Santiago says at 10
O'Clock Saturday night twenty Ameri
can warships holly attacked Santiago,
but were so far distant the shots did
not reach the forts. The Spaniards
made no reply, awaiting a nearer APP
proach of the ships, which continued
to remain at distance. The bonn
bardment continued forty-ive minutes.
1t was not resumed Sunday. Sixteen
American warships are still moored in
sight of Santiago.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-06-09
Two Bows and One Girl.

Mrs. L. B. Robinson, living near
Roaring River, Wilkes county, gave
birth to triplets on May 29-two boys
and one girl. Capt. Hawkins, who
furnishes this item, reports the little
ones living and doing well. He says
Mr.. and Mrs. Robinson now have
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-06-09
MORE TROOPS LANDED.
According to Advices Received from
Mole, St Nicholas.

New YORK, June ga special to
the Journal, purporting to come from
Mole, ST. Nicholas, says the cruiser
ST. Louis arrived there this morning
with dispatches for Washington, re-
porting that five thousand Americans
landed west of Santiago, including
enpineerS
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-06-09
SINKING OF MERRIMAC.
Heroic Deed of Lieutenant Hobson
and Seven Men.

WASHINGTON, June 5.-The follow
dispatch from Admiral Sampson has
been made public by the Navy Depart
ment:
sMOLE, ST. NICHOLAS, Hayti, June
fl succeeded in sinking the Merrl-
mac in the channel of Santiago today
at 4 D. m. June 3rd). This was car
ried out most gallantly under the com
mand of Naval Constructor Hobson
and seven men.
sBv a flag of truce from Cervera,
sent in recognition of their bravery,
am informed that all are prisoners of
war. Two are slightly wounded.
II request authority to approve an
exchange, if possible, between these
men and prisoners at Atlanta.
''Six of the Spanish squadron are
in the harbor of Santiago. They are
unable to avoid being captured or de-
stroyed.
Signed. ssSAMPsoN.
HERO OF THE HOUR.
WASHINGTON, June NAVAL
Constructor r. P. Hobson is the
the hero of the hour, as Dewey was at
Manila. He was born at Greens boro,
Ala, August II, 1870, and was ap-
pointed to the Naval Academy by OK
secretary VI ule ~ d i, uno =, -:
man, Herbert, in 1885. Graduating
second in his class, he has since proved
himself one of the brainiest men in the
service.
Lieutenant Richmond Pearson Hob
son is of North Carolina stock, being
"a great nephew of Governor More.
head. He is grandson OF Chief
Justice Pearson, great grandson OF
Col. Williams, Senator from Tennes-
see, and Hugh Lawson White. OF Ten
nessee, and nephew of Richmond Pear
son, present Representative IN Con-
gress from the Asheville district.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-06-09
MIR DUKES GENEROSITY.
He Gives Another Hundred Thousand
Dollars to Trinity College.

DURHAM, n. c., June THE great
Southern benefactor of Christian edu-
cation, Washington Duke, of Dur
ham, has given another hundred thou
sand dollars to Trinity College.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-06-09
Anniversary Festival.

The Moravian congregation at Be
thania will hold its anniversary festi-
val next Sunday. Bishop Rondthaler
will preach the sermon at IL a. m.
Lovefeast will be served at , p. m. and
will be taken for foreign missions.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-06-09
Another History.

DR.. z. L. Groom, of Greensboro, is
collecting historical material with
view to writing history of the Meth
odlst church in North Carolina. He
already has quite collection
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-06-09
REVENUE COLLECTIONS.
May, Total for Fifth North Carolina
District, $159,936.94

The monthly report of Cashier Bre-
nicer of Collector Harkins' office
shows the following collections of in
ternal revenue in the Fifth North Car
nliDa fo,. tho month of NIay.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-06-09

MS IOC 70 HtG1IIelIIIy I.VS Dt111CO l1IC
skill of medical scientists, and, being unable
to cure the disease, the doctors direct their
There is but one effect to be obtained from
the universal potash and mcrcurial treat
ment-it bottles up the poison and dries it
up in the system-but it must be remem-
hered that it dries LID the marrow in the
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-06-09

To the curative heath-givng powers of Swfts Specific
only blood remedy to be relied upon for obstinate
seated blood diseases.
For centuries the human has batted with di
which has claimed its victims by the million. Contas
Blood Poison the most horrible of all diseases-He
uza1zklua-has spread its contamination throughout
world bghting generation with the faint of anoth
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-06-09
A Real
Blood
Remedy.

was afflicted with a terrible blood disease,
which in spots at first, but afterwards
spread all over my body. These soon broke
out into Sores and it is easy to imagine the
suffering / endured. Before / became con-
WINGED that the doctors could do no good, had
spent hundred dollars, which really
thrown away. 1 then tried various patent med
icines, but they did not reach the disease.
When had finished my first bottle of s: 5. s.
was greatiy improved anu was ueghteu Nun
began to grow paler and smaller and before
long disappeared entirely regained my lost
weight, became stronger, and my appetite
greatly improved. 1 was soon entirely well,
and my skin clear piece of glass.
III. L. MYERS, 100 Mulberry St., Newark NJ.
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thousand dollars will be paid
particle of potash other mineral
- - book the disease and will be mailed
Address Swift Specific Company Atlanta, Georgia
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-09-02

comply before the tnlted states
could begin peace negotiations.
July 31.-The battleship Texas reached
New York from Guantanamo. Bat
tie fought at Malate near Manila),
In the Philippines. American loss,
II killed and "A wounded. SPANS
loss estimated at 500 killed and
wounded. Spaniards were repulsed.
Aug. l-Gen. Merritt reported the
attitude Of the Philippine insurgents
as somewhat threatening.
Aug. 2.-The terms on fulfillment OF
which the United States would dis
cuss peace with Spain were made
public. They included the immediate
evacuation Of every Spanish depend
ency in the western hemi Dhere; the
REIMBURSEMENT Of all Spanish claims
to sovereignty in Cuba; the cession
Of Puerto Rico and other islands, ex-
cept Cuba. TO the United States; the
holding by the United States Of Ma
Mia city and bay. pending settlement
by commissioners Of the future dis
position and government Of the Phil
ippines, and the cession of an island
UIuafn1 IN the IaIFOncs. L ne y HlAtN
States asks no money indemnity.
Aug. at was stated unofficially that
Spain would accept our peace terms.
Aug. Secretary Alger ordered Gen.
Shafter 10 send the Santiago army
to Montauk Point. J.. l., as fast as
possible. Shafter had made public
letters to him from Roosevelt and
other officers saying the army would
be useless from disease if not soon
removed Monitor Monterey arrived
at Manila bay.
Aug. 5.-Gen. Skaters troops, ac-
cording TO orders from Secretary
Alger, began embarking on trans
ports for New York al Santiago.
Aug. Spain expected an immediate
cessation of hostili;ies. Roosevelts
rough riders started from Santiago
for Montauk Point. Nearly all the
American troops in Puerto Rico ad'
,anced upon San Juan.
Aug. s.-Ambasador Cambon received
SPANS reply to President Mckinley
and the work Of translation was be
gun. Secretary Long, in published
letter. defended Rear Admiral Samp
son. Gen. Miles was closing in on Sar
Juan from four directions.
Aug. 9.-Spain's reply in full received
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MISSIONARIES IN DANGER.
Americans Seek British Protection-Amer-
lean Consul Demands Desperation
ofsths Rioters.

London. Aug. 27.-The Daily Nails
Hong Kong correspondent telegraphs:
1.-The British consul at Kiung Chau
Heinan has asked the American con-
sui ut Canton 10 urge the viceroy to
send soldiers to Nodea, near Hon How,
to protect the lives lives and property
of American missionaries there who
have been obliged to fee for their
ives from Noiea and seek the protec-
ion of the British consul at Hoi How.
To-day the American consul at
Canton notified the viceroy Of the state
Of affairs, and requested him to inn
mediately telegraph peremptory or
ders to the officers to dispense the
rioters, and protect the lives and prop
erty of the Americans.
Reports just received from Hanian
indicated renewed successes on the
part OF the Triad society, who,
strengthened by horde Of pirates.
looted and burned a number OF villages
in the Hoi How district on August 10
The British consul appealed to the
taotai to protect the threatened Amer
leans, and soldiers were dispatched,
who succeeded in rescuing them and
escorting them from Nodea to Hoi
How"
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President Mckinley has de-

Aug. l6.-President Mckinley has de-
cided 10 reduce the army Immediate
IL and al least 10000 men will DO
mustered out. The gunboat Man
grove bomba rded Caibarien August
Is. the commander not having heard
OF the signing Of peace. After
Spanish gunboat had been damaged
word was brought from the town
under flag of truce that the war
was over.
Aug. i7.-Gen. Merritt as military gov
crnor took formal possession OF Ma
Mia. Gen. Merritt and Admiral Dewey
were instructed that the Philippine
insurgents must recognize the au-
thority Of the United States, and
that there could be no joint occupa-
ton of the city. The massacre OF
more than 100 natives of Puerto
Rico 10y Spa nish troops on August
Is confirmed. The only offense OF
the people was in raising an Amer
lean flag at Cieles.
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MRS. BOTKIN WILL FIGHT.
Her Lawyers are Busy With
Legal Matters

San Francisco, Aug. 27.-The police
Of this city are working hard TO per-
feet the local end of the Botkin case
before Detective Mcvey arrives from
the east with the requisition papers
for Mrs Botkin's extradition. Assist
ant District Attorney Dunno is prepar-
ing to aid the authorities in every
way, and at the same time Mrs. Bot
kin's attorneys are preparing an
elaborate argument against transfer
of the case to the Delaware courts
Attorney Dunno has required Chief-of-
Police Lees to get more definite
status of the case from the Delaware
officials, and to that end the following
was telegraphed to Attorney-General
White, of Delaware, yesterday, asking
for the affidavits in the case on the fol-
lowing points:
Separate atiidavits from all parties
knowing any facts tending To show
who committed the crime, to-wit:
From post Office authorities of date of
receipt of box; to whom delivered; by
whom delivered TO the victims; who
partoolS of candy: date of deaths. with
names of victims; attending physicians
on deceased: that candy contained poi
son, affidavits from chemists analyzing
candy; date of analysis with result;
parties present at eating of candy.
All these. with such other atfidavits
obtainable concerning proof of guilt
as would be sufficient TO hold the de-
PENDANT to answer before magistrate
for final trial, must be attached to and
made part OF the requisition papers,
properly examined by magistrate and
county clerk and authenticated accord
ing TO law.
Mrs. Botkin's attorneys will make a
] desperate fight in her behalf, and
Chief Lees wants to have his side OF
the case prepared on strictly legal in
formation.
Mrs. Botkn spends great deal OF
her time in perfecting the gorgeous
ness of her attire. She changes her
gowns frequently, and to all outward
appearances is not in the least nerv-
GUS. She, however, takes great deal
Of interest in the case and reads every
line published in the newspapers She
has had several consultations with her
attorneys, but the ordeals haze 80 far
had little appreciable effect On her
nerves