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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-25
Statement from Secretary Nichols

The Board of Agriculture is being
criticized for not making an appropri-
alton to the State Fair, SO as to in
crease the premium list. Some excuse
the action by saying that Judging
from the past Messrs. j. S. Carr and
Vanderbilt and few others would
have cotton the money"
Secretary Nichols of the State Fair
answers this assertion by saying that
only twice has Vanderbilt exhibited at
9he fair; that in 1896 he lost the prem
ium to a Forsyth farmer and that in
1897 he did not received premiums
enough to pay his freight bills to and
from Raleigh. That as for Mr.. Carr,
while the premiums have been awarded
him, he has never drawn a cents
worth of premiums from the Fair AS
sociation, and they still stand to his
credit on the books.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-25
PRICE ; CEN7
VERY SAD SPECTACLE
UNLOADING SOLDIERS From
CUBA AT MONTAUK.
They We're Sent to Detention Camn
or to Quarantine HospitaI-Many
Needed the Assistance of Their
Fellows to Leave the Ship.

MoNTAUK, Aug. 20.-The work of
unloading convalescent soldiers. who
arrived on the Mobile, begun Saturday
morning. There were one hundred
and ffty-six, including members of the
Eighth and Twenty infantry
and Second Massachusetts. AS fast
as they landed they were sent to the
detention camp. Twenty-six additional
fever cases were also landed and placed
In the quarantine hospital. The sqads
OF troops We're tattered and begrimed,
many needing the assistance of their
fellows to leave the ship. 1t was one
OF the saddest spectacles of the war.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-25
BITTEN BY A MAD-DOG.
Ex Congressman Covvles and Little
Daughter-Gone to New York.

Daughter-Gone to New York.
Col. w. II. H. Cowles, ex-Congress-
man from this district, passed through
Winston last week Wednesday even
ing. He was accompanied by his little
daughter, Miss Essie. The two were
enroute for NewY ork to receive treat
ment for mad dog bites.
A reporter talked with Col. Cowles
at the train. The back of his right
hand is badly lacerated. His daugh-
ter was bitten or scratched on the
face, which has several ugly scars
on it.
Col. Cowles lives near Wilkesboro
He and his family were sitting on the
porch, after supper, Monday, Aug. 15,
when the dog ran up and jumped at
Mrs. Cowles. To prevent his wife
from being bitten, the Colonel grab
bed the animal, when it turned upon
him, biting his hand. The dog then
jumped upon the daughter, Miss Es-
/ sic, and bit or scratched her face.
DR.. White, of Wilkesboro, was
, summoned at once. He advised Col.
Cowles to 60 to a hospital with his
daughter at once. The Colonel stated
to the reporter that he felt confident
the dog was rabid.
After leaving Col. Cowles' house,
the animal went to the home of man
named Johnson and bit his dogs and
geese, and then went in the house and
tried to bite the family. 1t then went
to the home of man named Joe
Davis and tried to bite him, but Joe
succeeded in killing it. The dog be-
| longed to negro named Tom Nichols.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-25
DELIGHTFUL SOCIAL EVENT.
Given at Home of Mr.. w. NJ. Hinshaw

Las Tuesday evening a pleasant
social was given at the home of Mr..
w. NJ. Hinshaw, a few miles west of
Winston, complimentary to his daugh-
ter, Miss Bertha. One who was pres
ent reports that it was intended as a
surprise party, but ga coon gave it
away
The young people began to arrive
at $50 O'Clock and in short time the
house was filled with merry crowd !.
Watermelons and muskmelons were
served in abund ance, also ice cream
and cake. 1t was a joyous occasion
in every respect and will long be re-
membered by every guest. 1t was III
O'Clock when, with regrets, the happy
company of young people departed
for their respective homes.
Miss Bertha was the recipient of a
number of handsome and useful pres
ents.
NAMES OF ATTENDANTS.
Misses 10y Yarbrough, Alice
| Thacker, LavOora Pratt, Maud Flynt,
Eva Miller, Irene Hall, Maud Miller,
Pearl Griffith, Bertha Miller, Ida
| Hinshaw, Lottie Miller.
Messrs. Otto Liipfert, Paul Miller
Hizzie Richmond, Preston Miller, DR.
Spainhour, Tillet Poindexter, Hoke
| Flynt, Joe Pratt, Henry Eoy, Gather
1 Miller.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-25
MR.. BRIGGS TRIP TO JAPAN.
He Was Royalty d-Thirty
Machines in One Factory.

Mr.. w. G.. Briggs, who returned
from Japan few days ago, was roy
ally entertained by the Japs while in
that country. Just before he left
honor of Winston's popular machin-
ist, at which Mr.. Briggs made a
speech. The Japs also presented him
with handsome costume and some of
the women sent Mrs. Briggs two beau
tiful and costly dolls.
Mr.. Briggs, who went to Japan in
the interest of the Winston Cigarette
Machine Co., had successful trip.
The company has knocked the Bon
sack machines out. One factory in
that country is now operating thirty
Briggs machines. From these one
hundred million cigarettes are made
per month.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-25
STUK IN THE MUD.
Capt. Higgins Experience While Re-
turning from Blowing Rock.

1t appears that Capt. II. L. higgins,
while returning to Blowing Rock
last week with Mrs. higgins and
her sister, Miss Lucretia Gorrell, had
had quite an unpleasant experience
near Wilkesboro.
Just this side of Cub Creek ford his
surry and horses mired up and were
stuck in the mud for some time. The
Chronicle says that the animals went
in up to their necks and had to be
taken lose. Mr.. higgins and Miss
Gorrell had to get out and walk to the
bank in mud knee deep. 1t required
considerable help and three hours
time to get the horses and surry out
The Chronicle adds that Capt. Rig
gins will bring suit against Wilkes
county for damages, and somebody is
going to have trouble. 1t is time the
county and oyerseers and supervisors
would do their duty about road mat
ters. Perhaps a few incidents and
fines will wake them up.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-25

stand as we ever have for principle
and not office, bearing a true and faith
full allegiance to our glorious govern
ment and her institutions and believ-
/ ing that the great Republican party
will be in the future as it has in the
past great factor in upholding and
perpetuating those Institutions, we
therefore feel it our duty to see that it
is purged of the errors and misman-
agement of the political tricksters, Of
tice-hunterS and bosses who have ar
rogated to themselves its control;
therefore be it
Resolved, 1st, That we oppose and
condemn the system of gag rule that
under the management of these self
constituted bosses has obtained in this
county by which the will of the people
has been thwarted, the party disrupted
and the city government of Winston
turned over to the Democrats, not
withstanding a Republican majority
of from three to five hundred.
2nd, That we detest and deplore the
disgraceful and dishonorable conduct
of these self-appointed leaders in their
mad contest for place and position
and we hereby pledge ourselves to
rescue the party from these adventurers
and renegadcs, gathered from the
Democratic and Populist parties, and
from the four corners of the earth to
prey upon the party, motley crowd
of aliens, traitors and foreigners, ever
ready to sell to the highest bidder and
to prostitute the party and its princi-
pies to the accomplishment of their
own selfish ends.
Bird, That we pledge ourselves to rid
the party of these traitors and to act
in every honorable way in co-opera-
tion with other good Republicans in
restoring the old time reputation and
wise management of the party. To
this end we are opposed to the re-elec-
tion of r. Il. Linney to Congress from
the Sth district of North Carolina and
that we will use every honorable effort
to accomplish his defeat, because he
has proved himself an unworthy and
Improbable servant to his constituents,
as a member of Congress having re-
ceived more than $40, 900 of the peoples
money and accomplished absolutely
nothing for their benefit.
4th. That we are opposed to the pay
ment of any portion of the debt incur
red for the building of the courthouse,
contracted in opposition to the ex-
pressed wishes of the people and that
We condemn the misrepresentation of a
large amount of the school fund to
pay the interest on said debt.
9TH. That we earnestly ask that the
salaries of all officers be reduced in
proportion to the services rendered
and that we ask for such legislation as
will place the laboring classes of our
people upon an equality with other
favored professions and vocatiOns.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-25
DID NOT NOMINATE.
BUT ADJOURNED UNTIL SEP
TENDER 7zTH.
Action OF the Democratic Congress
sional and judicial Conventions, at
Wilkesboro-Rousin Speech
by Chairman Simmons.

NORTH WILKEsBoRo, N, c., Aug.
l9.-The Congressional Convention
was called to order yesterday after
noon at O'Clock by Temporary Chair
man j. Gordon Hackett, who called
Will Councill to the chair A COM
mittee consisting of one man from
each county was appointed to confer,
after which the convention adjourned
to meet at half-Dast eight.
On assembling motion was made
and carried to adjourn until this morn
ing at 9 O'Clock. and on assem- bling
this morning the col @nittee reported
that the sentiment of the delegates was
to adjourn until the 9th of September.
at which time candidate is to be
named.
The Judicial convention took the
same course and will be held on the
same day.
Hon. F NJ. Simmons was present
and made rousing speech this morn
ing.
The annual Masonic pickle was
largely attended yesterday, regardless
of the inclement weather, and some
thing over one hundred dollars was
realized.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-25
IN NTHE SHAPE OFACRoss.
Curiosities With a Legend Attached
ssEairY Stones,, Fraud

Supt. O'Brien, of this division OF
ession few specimens of what is
known as ''Fairy Stones,' said to be
found only in Patrick county, Va.
They are curiosities, every one oil
them being in the shape of a cross, but
different sizes and shapes. Some OF
them are imperfect as regards design,
but the cross is there, plain and un-
mistakeable, on every one. The only
resemblance, one to another, is in the
color, dark red.
Mr.. O'Brien first ran across them in
Danville, where man was selling
them. They are small and make nice
watch charms.
There is legend connected with
them, however, which is interesting,
but of course is a big tale, though
could one hear the vender repeat the
story as it has been handed down from
generation to generation, he would be
amused if not impressed. The story is
that when Christ was crucified the
best means of disseminating the news
was by the fairies all over the country
and the story that Christ had died to
redeem the world was first learned
through the fairies. The legend goes
on to say that when the news reached
the fairies over in Patrick 1t of course
created a profound impression, as it did
even ywhere, but that country went it
one better, for Immediately after it was
known some of the old ferrymen found
along the shores of the river and in
fact in divers places, stones in the
shape of cross. The first find con-
tanned half dozen or more and soon
the whole populace was engaged in
the search, and the stones were found
in abundance and are yet to be found
there, but the demand is about over,
though an old fellow yet visits Dan
vile and other points and finds an
occasional sale.
Ones first impression is that the
stones are manufactured to order, but
if they are the process has not been
discovered by an outsider, in fact it
is hard to see how such a thing could
be done, for it is said no two have
ever been found alike in shape or size.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-25
Hooked by a Cow.

The wife of Mr.. John Sutherland, !,
living about eight miles northeast OF
Winston, was hooked by COW Wednes-
day, Aug. II. She was attended by
Drs. Bynum and Dalton. While her
injuries are serious, the attending ply
sicians think she will recover. 1t ap-
pears that Mrs. Sutherland led the
COW out in the lot to Craze and while
in the act of driving a ''stob' In the
Ground, with which to hold the COW,
the animal became angry and rushed
upon her, knocking her down ard cut
ting gashes several inches with the
cow'S horns.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-25
Death of Mics Lillian Martin.

Miss Lillian Martin, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Martin. died last
Friday of consumption, at home of her
parents in Madison. She was about
20 years old and had been in declin-
ing health for some time. The follow
ing relatives from here went to Madi-
son to attend the funeral services: Mr..
and Mrs. r. p. Webster, Miss Kate
Webster, Miss Minnie Martin and j
Nj. Martin.
Miss Martin Joined the Nj. E.
church at IL years of age and died in
the sweet consolation of firm trust
in Jesus.
The funeral services were held
Saturday morning, at 10 O'Clock, con.
Quoted by the pastor of the M. E.
church, Rev. Mr.. Paris.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-25
CHAIRMAN SIMMONS HOPEFUL
lie Spends "A Night In WInston-What
lie Says.

Democratic State Chairman Sim
mons spent night in Winston recently
He spoke very hopefully regarding the
outlook for Democratic success in
November. He says: We will carry
the State this time, because fight
generally depends upon the object
with which Il campaign is wagcd. The
Democrats are waging one which APP
peals to the loftest aspirations of the
people. They are fighting for their
homes, their tiresidcs and their civili-
zation, and for honest and decent gov
ernment, things all simple in them
selves, for the ascendency OF virtue
and for intelligence in government,
while on the other hand the enemies of
Democracy are lighting for Office and
spoils. With an intelligent popula-
tion such as we have in North Caro-
lima how can there be any doubt of the
result of such a fight?
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-25
More Rock for the Fort.

1t is learned on good authority that
the hauling of rock over the G.. f. &
Y. V. Railroad, for the fort near Will
mingtOn, which has been suspended
for the last few weeks, will be resumed
shortly. After completing the en-
placements for the twelve-inch rifles,
the government will build number of
mortar batteries for which large guam
titles of rock will be needed. The Mt.
Airy Granite Company will furnish
the rock as usual. 1t will be trans
ported down the river from Whining
ton by contract, it is thought now, in
stead of by the government boats and
ScOwS.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-25
NAMES OF ATTENDANTS.
Disgusted with Holton.

Col. Olds quotes a Republican of
State prominence, at Raleigh, as say
ing:
Chairman HOlton does not come here
and open headquarters. We cannot i'm
agine why he hangs back. A lot of
leading Republicans are considering
the matter of telegraphing him to lose
no time in coming here and starting
our campaign
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-25
THEY WANT MORE MONEY.
Southern Trainmen Ask for an In
crease In Wages.

1t is learned that all trainmen in
the employ of the Southern system
are making an effort to secure an in
increase of wages. About five years
ago there was a cut in wages of train
men and the men take the view that
business has Increased and that wages
should therefore be restored. 1t is
said that the officials have indicated
their willingness to grant an increase
of probably from two to five per cent,
but the employees want a larger in
crease Committees have had the
matter under discussion in Washing
ton for two weeks, SO it was learned
Thursday,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-25
INSURGENTS WARNED
MUST NOT ENTER SANTIAGO
WITH ARMS
Will be Prevented by the American
Forces-A Threatened Outbreak.
The Dissatisfied Element is
Reported Very Strong.

SANTIAGO, Aug. 17.-Generals Wood
and Lawton have sent word to the
Cubans at Cobrc and Bayamo, and
also to camp Castillo that any attempt
on the part of the Cubans to enter the
city of Santiago with arms will be pre-
vented by the Americans. The Cubans
were informed that they might assist
in the restoration of prosperity to the
Island by returning home and aiding
the United States authorities in estab-
fishing order. The Cubans sent back
word that they were trying to check a
threatened outbreak among the insur
gents, but the dissatisfied element is
very strong.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-25
TEACHERS CERTIFICATES.
Thew viii be Sent Out to the White
Teachers Next Week.

DR.. Davis, County Supervisor, was
in the city Thursday. He said the cer-
tificates will be sent out next week to
the white teachers who passed exami-
nation last week. Only about five
failed to pass. Only five colored
teachers were examined. They all
passed. Their certificates will 60 out
in about two weeks.
DIR. Davis stated to the reporter
that only about one-half of the white
teachers and only one-fourth of the
colored have been examined. The
next examination will begin on the
first Thursday in September and the
Supervisor says it will be much hard
er than the first one. He has not been
authorized by the County Board oi
Education to hold any private exami-
nations.
His advice to the teachers to be ex-
amined is this: ''Be sure you know
the Common School branch.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-25
AnImportant Correction.

Editors Sentinel.
Having been confined to my home
by sickness my attention was recently
called to statement made in the
Union Republican of July 18th, in
which that paper charges that the
presided, was held in the office of a
Democratic lawyer and that only
eight people were present. Both of
these statements are entirely false.
The convention was attended by dele
gates from nearly every township in
the county, and was held in the office
of Mr.. 2. L. Lehman, a Republican
Justice of the Peace. 1t was central
and public, and was open to specta-
tors as we'll as delegates. The Re
publican was asked to make this cor
rection in its last issue but for some
cause failed to do so.
August II, 1898. Respectfully,
j. G. BLACKBURN,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-25
GOING HOME.
Volunteers at Chattanooga Breaking
Camp-Hospital Train.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Aug. l9.-The
First Vermont infantry broke camp
this morning and boarded trains for
Fort Ethan Allen in their home State.
The First Illinois cavalry and First
Maine infantry are making prepara-
tions to return to their State capitals,
according to orders issued, but are
not expected to move before next week.
The hospital train, which arrived last
night from Philadelphia, left this
morning with hundred sick from the
First Pennsylvania.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-25
Time for Action.

The charter for the extension of the
N. &. w. road South expires very
soon. The terms secured are eXcep-
tionally liberal, granting the use of
convicts in grading, etc. A company
was to be organized and Il small pay
ment on the capital was to be made to
perfect the organization. This has
not yet been done. A concert of ac-
tion is necessary and there is no time
for delay, if the road is to be built by
the present charter.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-25

Col. +. G. Land, Who Moved From
wilkes to Oregon In 1891.

Col. Thomas C. Land, who moved
from Wilkes county to Oregon in
May, 1891, passed through Winston
few days ago on his return home
to stay.
Col. Land is now over 10 years old, /,
but is quite active and vigorous for
one of his years. 1t is interesting to
hear him talk of his trip and adven-
lures in his western home. He still
owns fine tract of land in Oregon.
1t required eight days for him to
make the return trip.
Col. Land is a great gatherer of
curios and among the things brought
home with him is a pair of elk horns,
each over five feet long, and were
taken from an elk which he killed 20
years ago when he was out there. He
also brought home IA bear hide, pan
ther hide and two pairs of bucks
horns.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-25
To Make "A Straight Fight.

The Populist executive committee
met here Saturday and decided to make
a straight fight in Forsyth. A conven-
tion will be- .lled for about Septem-
ber 10th T. nominate n county and
Legislative ticket.
The Populists who met here were j =.
w. Spease, f. N. PfatT, j. j. Marshall, g.,
A. L. Hanes, T.. a. Conrad, j. A.
Transou, + A. Moser, ID. j. Hend-
ricks and j. l.. Freeman.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-25
CAMP AT MONTAUK.
Young Retired and Wheeler Took
Command.

MoNTAUK, l.. L., Aug. l9.-General
Young retired from the command of
Camp Wickoff this morning in favor
of General Wheeler, who immediately
assumed full charge. Young takes
command of the cavalry under Wheeler,
whose term as commander of the camp
extends only until the arrival of
Shafter. Camp work is progressing
smoothly. Transports Seneca and
Mobile arrived early this morning
with more troops
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-25
Alexander Appointed Referee.

Forsyth, Stokes, Yadkin, Surry
Allegheny, ,Ashe, Wilkes and w atauga
counties constitute one of the bank.
ruptcy districts and j. E. Alexander
law partner of District Attorney Hol
ton, has been appointed referee. 1t /:
stated that he was endorsed by tht
entire bar of Winston. The law part
ners have been we'll provided for b,
the Republicans.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-25
Left for Indiana.

The following parties from Liberty
Randolph county, left August 18th ft r
Indianapolis, Ind, to spend several
months visiting relatives: III. w.
Spoon, w. z. Carter, w. A. Hin
shaw, J. w. Ray, Mr.. and Mrs. L. w.
Carter, Banner Whitehead, w. c..
Carter, M. G. Stewart, Miss Cynthia
Stewart and Mrs. Annie Stewart. They
were accompanied by Alfred Hinshaw,
of Hamilton county, Ind. He has been
here several weeks visiting relatives
and friends in Randolph. He moved
to Indiana thirty years ago. The
party went over the N. & w. road.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-25
More SMALLPOX In Durham.

Another case OF smallpox was dis
covered in Durham August l.. 1t is u
colored boy whose father conducts a
restaurant near the market house. As
soon as possible the authorities had
every inmate of the house, six in num-
ber, carried to the county pest house.
The house was thoroughly funigated
and then closed up to prevent any one
running the risk of catching The dis
ease in the house,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-25
May be Brigade Encampments.

Governor Russell has issued COM
mission to Adjutant-G General A. d.
Cowles, as Brigadier-General, COM
manding the brigade of the State
Guard. The sAdjutant-G General says
the purpose of this is that when the
brigade is in camp he will be in COM
mand. Under more liberal policy,
after this year, there may be brigade
encampments yearly.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-25
10. 30 A NJ DAILY
Between Winston Salem and Milkssboro

Passenger train No. 5 leaves winston-Salem
I0a. N. daily except sunday, arrives atWilk
boro i:15 p Mixed train No So leaves Win.
ston-salem 40 Mondays Wednesdays anf
Fridays. arrfves at Wilk9sboro 7:5Op M.
Passenger train No 10 leaves Wflkesbort
2.3U D IN, arrives at WinSton-Saem at 5. .O5 m
Mixed train No. Sc leaves Wflkesboro ne
Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays, arrives at
MinSton-Salem 8: :45 ID N.