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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Pen Picture of Gomez

Cuba correspondence Columbia State
How does Maxine Come look ?
Not like the broken, bent old man of
the newspaper fables. He is upwards
OF 13 years old, but be lifts himself
to everv inch of his height, which is
about 5 feet 10 inches, and his lean,
ness adds to the effect of his erect
uess. His hair is iron-gray and
abundant, except where a fnrrow of
badness runs backward from his
forehead. His skin is bronzad. He
has II long, acqniIine nose and a
strong, sinewy jaw. His eyes are set
like Tartar's, and he has full and
dropping white moustache and
short goatee. His is a type L have
seen in South Carolina among the
old planters
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Pleasant Dreams.

It does not lie in the painters fancy to
imagine a prettier picture than that of a
young girl with lips luscious with the
promise of love, half parted III the smiles
of happy dreamland. The mind of happy
maidenhood is a clear and polished mirror,
which, when the wits go wandering into the
ghostland of dreams, reflects the impress
sions of waking hours If those impress
sions are pleasant and painless and happy,
she will smile in her sleep. If the impress
sions are those of a suffering woman, tor
tured with the special ailments to which
the feminine organism is liable, the picture
is spoiled by the lines of suffering and de-
spondency. Maladies of this nature unfit
woman for joyous maidenhood and for ca
pable motherhood. They incapacitate her
to bear the burdens of life in any sphere
of action Household, marital and social
duties alike are burden to the woman who
is constantly suffering from headaches,
backaches dragging sensations and weak
ening drains. DIR. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription positively, completely, unfail-
ingly cures troubles of this nature. II
imparts health, strength vigor to the dis
tinctly womanly organs II fits for care
free, healthy maidenhood, happy wifehood
and capable motherhood
II have a little step-daughter who had 81.
Vituss Dance, which your medicine cured"
writes Mrs I F. Boze, of Ford. Dinwiddie Co.,
Va 5" spent about twenty dollars for DOCTORS
bills and medicine and il did not do the child
one cents worth of good. We commenced giving
DIR. Pierces Favorite Prescription and Golden
Medical Discovery and used three bottles Of
each, which cost only six dollars. Now the child
Is running around every where aud II just AZ
healthy as ever
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Effects of PIE.
StatesvilIe Landmark.

Col. Walter Richmond Henry, a
red-headed Populist of the most
violent sort, was recently appointed
national bank examiner by Repub
lican gold bug administration, and
now we read in the papers that he
attended a bankers convention the
other day, addressed it and was
"taken to the hearts of the bankers. :"
1t was but yesterday that this same
Henry was going up and down North
Carolina, posing as the representa-
tive of the farmers and the laboring
men, denouncing banks and bankers
and all corporations as enemies OF
the people. Now he is taken to the
hearts of the bankers" Yea, verify.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
MILES ISSUES A PROCLAMATION.
American Army Comes Bearing Ban
ners of Freedom.

ners of Freedom.
PONCE, Porto Rico July 29.-After
Ponce had surrendered General Miles
issued the following proclamation:
SIN the prosecution Of the war
against the Kingdom Of Spain by the
people of the United States in the
cause of liberty, Justice and humanity
it's military forces have come to oc-
cupy the island of Porto Rico. They
come bearing banners of freedom,
inspired by the noble purpose to seek
the enemies of our government and OF
yours. to destroy or capture all In
armed resistance.
They bring you the fostering arms
OF a free people, whose greatest power
is Justice and humanity to all living
within their fold. Hence they release
you from your former political
relations and, it is hoped for cheerful
acceptance of the government of the
United States.
"The chief object of American
military forces will be to overthrow
the armed authority Of Spain and
give the people Of your beautiful
island the largest measure Of liberty
consistent with this military
occupation.
They have not come to make war on
the people of the country, who for
centuries have been oppressed. But,
on the contrary, they bring protection
not only to yourselves but TO your
property, promote your prosperity and
bestow the immunities and blessings
of our enlightened and liberal ins5itu-
lions and government.
at is not their purpose to interfere
with existing laws and customs which
are wholesome and beneficial to the
people, so long as they conform to the
rule OF military administration, order
and Justice.
'This is not war Of devastation
and desOlation, but one to give all
within the control OF military and
naval forces the advantages and bles-
sings of enlightened civilization.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
CUBANs ASK SOVEREIGNTY
Petition to Mckinley for Privilege to
Run Santiago

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July %. "A
document is being circulated for sigma
ture among Cuban residents in SANTA
90, addressed to the President OF the
United States, thanking him for the
corporation of the army Of the United
States. and expressing the hope that
the American Government will recpg
niZe Cuban sovereignty in the surren
dtTed portion OF the province u! San
tiago de Cuba. 1t was drafted by
Arms, the newspaper correspondent
on the staff Of the Cuban General
Castillo, who drafted the alleged let
ter of protest from General Garcia to
General Shafter
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
SUICIDE OF MARRIED SISTERS.
One Kills Her Child Before Commit
ting The Deed.

BENNINGTON, VT, July .27.-Mrs.
Francis McFeeney, formerly of Phila-
delphia, who had been spending the
summer with her sister in Fair Haven
and had for several days been camping
at Lake St. Catherine in Wells, com
mitted suicide Yesterday by taking
carbolic acid. Her sister, Mrs. Beverly
Robinson, of Fair Haven, this morn
ing killed her child and then killed
herself.
Mr.. Robinson had been camping at
the lake for several days; his wife was
not able to go with him On account of
their infant child. The news of the
death OF her sister wal received by
Mrs. Robinson late last evening. The
information must have unbalanced
her mind. as she was much attached
to her. Mrs. Robinson was 26 years
of age. Her husband owns summer
home at Lake George, but this year
was camping at Lake st. Catherine in
stead of going to the former place.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Spain and Peace.
Philadelphia Press.

fnlladelph1a PresS.
The Spanish Cabinet is undoubted
~ todny for peace-if Spain can re
tain any of her colonies.
But this is exactly what the United
States cannot concede. Cuba must
be free. Porto Rico must pass into
American hands,, The Philippines
cannot, whatever else be done, be
returned to Spanish despotism and
cruelty. reforms and "guaran-
tees which opponents of holding
the Philippines urge, wouli be worth
less. What is Spanish reform"
worth? Who would trust Spanish
promise?
As Spain can keep nothing, no
Spanish Cabinet is likely to make
peace while the army in Cuba is will
ing to fight. There is nothing to
lose by going on but an increase in
the indemnity, and unless territory
Is held as security. indemnities are
not easily collected by the copqueror.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
FOR THE sof.p1Eg BOYS.
Army Work of the Young Mems
Christie ian Association

Christian Association.
1t has long since been the desire of
the leaders OF the Young Mems
Cnrlstian Association to establish a
work among the young men in the
United States Army. This plan has
oeen strongly urged by such men as
y. .. Howard of the regular army.
When war was declared between
the United States and Spain. add the
troops were beginning to be modified
at different central points, the Asso-
citation grasped the opportunity at
once and was soon on the ground.
working for the uplifting of the soldier
boys.
The plan of work now being done
oy the Association is about this
with each regiment is a large tent
| owned by the Young Mems Christian
Association. This tent is neatly fur
| nished with chairs, tables, organ, read
Ing matter of all kinds, Bibles, hymn
| books, free material for correspon-
| dence, games of different kinds, many
| tents hayeIce water barrels. furnish
ing the men free e-water. One or
more trained secretaries are in charge
or each tent, some few have as many
| as nve men. These men devote their
whole time to systematic christian
work. Gospel meetings and Bible
classes are held at stated times, and
personal christian work is urged and
taught at all times. The meetings
are held liz co-Ol Grafton with the
regimental chaplain.
The need for this work is ONLY an
parent to those who have visited the
camps. and have seen the lnnumerablt
| temptations thrown around the sol
dlers. The regimental canteen, which
is disgrace to the Army auLhoriLie
or our country, the gambling dens
lewd houses and dives of sthe loves
order are some of the Influences a
work trying to claim our boys Tn,
ASSOCIATIONS are working agaiuS
odds, but the power of God is back o
1t and it is being crowned with sue
cess.
Most OF the States are conductin,
Gnls Work through their State com
mlttees, but where the associations q
State are not organized or wuere tn
work is very weak, the army work )
being done by the International Com
mittee.
In North Carolina the State Com
mlttee Is conducting rs work among
the troops. They have gone to heav,
expense in equipping for this wor
and 1t is costing much each month
Responses to their appeals for none
have not been as liberal as they shoul
be- Contributions can be left at tn
Winston Association for this wor
and it will be forwarded TO the treas
, urer of the State Committee
Mr.. Julian Smith is Army Secretar
at Camp Russell Any fresh publica
tions sent him will be used to good aC
| vantage.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Too Much HannaisIn.

Raleigh News and Observer
Hugh III. Hanna has issued another
address to business men, saying that
there are improved prospects for
comprehensive currency legislation"
and Gin order to secure legislation
both branches of Congress must be
in control OF Republicans and Sound
Money Democrats" Hugh talks
buncombe; Mark Uses the ''stuff. :"
The country has already had too
much Hannaism. They ought at
least to give us a rest until the war
ia over
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Klondike Pilgrims Return.

SEATTLE, Wash, July 25.-The
steamer Charles Nelson arrived here
today from st MichaeiS, with 135 pas
sengers from Dawson, and gold dust
estimated at all the way from ST. ,000,-
600 to 100000. When the Nelson
left St. Michaels twenty-six vessels
were there. Nine river steamers load
ed to the guards. had started up the
river There is large amount of
merchandise at ST Michaels, which
will insure plenty of food next winter
II it can be gotten up before ice closes
naVigati0n
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Getting Back at Dingley ism.

Denver Post.
The DingIey bill has caused a fall
ing off in duties during the last fiscal
year to the extent of at least one
fourth of the former revenues. Ever
since the passage of the Dingley tariff
Germany has been looking for
markets elsewhere. At the same
time it has quietly but persistently
gone to work to cut American
products out of the German markets,
and to do this from now on more
effectively the assistance of the
different chambers of commerce
throughout the empire have been
enlisted in the movement.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
worried .AboutsYellow Fever

RICHMOND, Va, July % -Governor
Tyler spent yesterday at Old Point, in
yestigatiDg the report Of yellow fever
there. Experts from Washington
have pronounced the one suspicious
case to be an aggravated form of
typhoid, but the case is kept isolated
The Governor has protested to the
government against landing any more
sick soldiers at Old Point, pointing
out what great damage an outbreak
News
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
GEN. GOMEZ WILL COOPERATE
His Forces to Obey the Orders of
President Mckinney.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, July "a
Lieut.. Charles Fritot, of the Cuban
army, of this city, who was member
of the Cuban expedition on the steam
er Florida and who recently returned
from Cuba, said that the Florida eX-
petition was met by Gen. Gomez and
that he had personal talk with the
General, in The course OF which he
said, when asked what message he had
for the American people:
Il have only to say" said General
Gomez, that the only man who has
anything to say il the direction of
matters is Mr.. Mckinley, and we
shall do whatever he says. l have
given instructions to all my forces to
cooperate with the Americans, to
Wncm we are much indebted"
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Buckle ON Snain.

Boston Journal.
Do you remember what Buckle
wrote of Spain?
tThere she lies at the further ex-
tremity of the continent, a huge and
torpid mass, the only representative
now remaining of the feelings and
the knowledge of the middle ages.
And, what is the worst symptom of
all, she is satisfied with her own con-
dition. Though she is the most
backward country in Europe, she
believes herself to be the foremost.
She is proud of everything of which
she ought to be ashamed. She is
proud of the antiquity of her opin-
ions. proud of the o+rength of her
faith, proud of her inEme. ,prable and
childish credulity, proud of her IN
willingness to amend either hel creed
or her customs, proud of her hatred
of heretics, and proud of the undying
vigilance with which she has baffled
their efforts to obtain full and
legal establishment on her SOIL
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Taxation in the Philippines.

Cleveland Plain Dealer.
When one studies the system of
taxation in the Philippines the
wonder liz, not that there Is a revolu
tinn there, but that there have not
been revolutions galore.
Probably the world has no parallel
of such EXCESSIVE taxation. The
ingenuity of the SpaniArd has spent
itself in devising new methods of i'm
posing taxes. He has reduced it
now to SO scientific basis that at
the end of the year the poor native
fl Ids himself indebted to the govern
ment after having had all his prop
erty COT fl Gated. In other words,
the taxes are invaria bly, greater than
the value OF his property.
Every native in the Philippines
pays a poll tax. The men pay $50
per year and the women $15. The
Chinese are sui Jets of special taxa
ton They pay $2S per year per
head for the offense of being Chinese.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Has the Bull Gored Himselrp

North Wilkesboro Hustler.
Nothing has been heard from Brer.
Linney since the convention last
week. Wonder if the "Bull of the
Brushes has not gored himself in
securing his nomination? Helooked
it when thanking his heelers for the
honors CD conferred on him.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Their Vengeance Severe.
Raleigh Post.

If Governor Russell thinks he can
hide the scandals of his ad ninistra-
ton of the Penitenciary by personal
ISLANDERS over the name of one of his
tools, be will find himself very badly
mistaken. The people of North
Carolina, when given to understand
a matter, are a just people. And
severe is their vengeance when they
feel called upon to exercise it. And
nothing will more quickly invite it
than the disreputaDle effort of a
public servant to first commit and
then conceal an abuse OF his Office.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
- -.-@~--<m1
RICH PORTO RICO.
An Island worth Having-We Are
Going to keepIt,
From the Atlanta Journal.

From the Atlanta Journal.
We are going to get Porto Rico
and keep it, and it is an island worth
having. Mr.. Amos K. Fiske, in
recent article, pronounces Porto
Rico the real gem of the Antilles, and
gives many reasons for that opinion:
1t is little more than a hundred
miles long and about forty miles
wide, having nearly the area of the
state of Connecticut. 1t has nearly
$4,000 population, or about as
many as that state. 1t has no large
cities, San Juan having barely
$4,000 inhabitants, while Ponce, the
largest city on the south shore, has
less than 10000. The island in sur
face Is variegated and we'll watered
The attitudes as a rule are not TOO
lofty for cultivation, the valleys have
a rich soil, and there are over l,3OO
running streams, of which At are
considerable rivers, and yet the sup
ply of water, which is unlimited, has
not been utilized for the towns or for
irrigation.
Mr.. Fiske asserts that there is no
doubt as to the commercial value OF
the island. Amid all the obstacles of
Spanish rule, with the most print
tive methods of cultivation, and with
practically no transportation routes,
and with absolutely no manufac-
lures, it has supported a relatively
large population, and had a foreign
trade of $35, 100000 a year. The
forests abound with mahogany,
ebony and logwood. The upper
ranges afford excellent pasturage.
Tropical fruits can be raised in
abundance. The staple crops are
sugar, coffee, and tobacco, and the
later is only Inferior to that of Cuba
because it has not been properly
handled. A cotton of exceptionally
long and strong fibre grows there.
but little has been made of it. Rice
and Indian corn grow luxuriantly
and a continuous succession OF crops
can be raised throughout the year.
Gold, copper, iron, lead and coal are
found, but, it is said, not in paying
quantities, but no adequate exami-
nation has ever been made to ascer-
tain whether mining would pay.
There is one railroad from San Juan
to Guayama, a short one from Ponce
to Coamo on the south coast, and
another from San German to Aqua
dilla on the west coast, about | -
miles in all. Once in our possession
American capital and enterprise
would put girdIe around the island
with spurs into the interior, improve
the railways, bridge the streams, and
thus make it easy to get the products
to market.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Hot Wave I'm Kansas.

TOPEKA, Kan, July 25.-Kansas was
the centre of d hot wave today that
did untold damage to the corn crop.
The earth is parched and the blades
of the corn rolled up like ropes. There
is no prospect of rain or cessation of
the blistering heat, which stood at
100 degrees all over the STATE.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
A Sample sof RepubI Rule,

Charlotte Observer.
With surprising impudPnce the
Republican State convention AFRO
gated to northumberland Repub
licanism leavened with the ierment-
ing rottenness of Populism at that
the exclusive ability to govern North
Carolina decently. In view of this
statement, it may not he amiss to
cast an eye upon one-jlst one
phase of Republican rule in North
Carolina, The immaculate tenitenti
airy management. To mention it
calls up visions of guards asleep at
the posts OF duty, of convicts' escapes
being Openly winked at, of John II
Smiths convict strawberry festivals,
OF the horrible scandals that peni-
tertiary physicians have become in
VOWED in and all that dark history
which we would like SO much to for
get. But this is not all. The finan-
cial management Of the penitentiary
is being kept secret If Republican
ism is the only means of governing
North Carolina decently, why sup
press the report of the penitentiary
management? There appears to be
something rotten in the State of
Denmark" here.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
If. Why?
North Wilkesboro Hustler.

Shook then says that Linney was
the choice of the people. If such was
the case, why did Linney's heelers
offer one delegate 5000 for his vote,
and why were these other candidates
debarred from presenting their
claims. Those delegates present
knew that Linney was not the choice
of their constituency, and none knew
it better than Linney and his heelers.
Hence that rigid gag rule.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
More "sad, But Glorious"

In his official report OF the fight,
with the Rough Riders, Spanish
official said: "We won a complete
victory but the enemy persisted in
fighting after they were defeated, and
we were compelled to retreat" This
comes in under the head OF ''sad but
glorious"
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
An Old Id~a

Every day strengthens the belief of emf
nent physicians that impure blood is the
cause of the majority of our diseases.
Twenty-Five years ago this theory was used
IS basis for the formula of Browns Iron
Bitters. The many remarkable cures effected
by this famous old household remedy are
sufhcient to prove that the theory is correct,
BROWNE Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Give Hawaii a New Name.

Sioux City Tribune.
One of rhe first things this govern
ment should do is to change the
name Of Hawaii. At present only
one an in hundred can pronounce
that name properly and he is not
sure of it. Give the island good
American name.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Cycling in Italy.

The law in Italy forbids cyclists to
take their hands from the handlebar
or remove their feet from the pedals.
Brakes, bells and lamps are required.
Multiple machines can be ridden only
in the country.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Fever Has PISS Victims.

WASHINGTON, July 27.-General
Skaters latest official report shows
the following sanitary condition on
July Is: Total sick. other than fever,
2S7; total fever, 2I38; new cases OF
fever, 495; cases of fever returned to
duty, ALI.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Allied R0OsterM.

Cleveland Plain Dealer.
sit is remarkable that one rooster
can do all that GROWING"
81 think the little rooster is help
ing him."
''Oh, yes; an auxiliary crew-sir."
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
1t Will Pdy You

lime tests he merits uf all things and
stamps it's approval or disapprovnI. The
stump of approval has been given this paper
IA a valuable advertising medium. If Won
want the patronage of the people, make
Your wants known
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
The University.

Largest patronage and fullestRaulp.
ment in its history. FaculWS S;
Students, sos: , Academic Coursy D
Elective Courses; , ProfeSsf FL
Sch"uls, in Law, Medicine and Rk
macy. WY
Advanced Glasses open to women.
Tuition $50 d year; Board IS month.
Ample opportunities for self-help.
Scholarships and loans for the needy.
Summer School for Teachers; - In
1S5 Students. Total enroll
ment, go. For Catalogue, Address,
ESIDENT ALDERMAN,
Chapel Hill, N. 9.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
They Haye Started.

Pittsburg Post.
Ohio Office seekers are mobilizing
for an immediate advance on Santi,
ago.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
A weiI-Grounded Rumor.

Philadelphia Times.
In building another navy Spain
will he in a position to begin at the
bottom and work up.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
A Popularity of Horses.

Horses sleep with one ear pointed
to the front; but why, no man can
tell.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
SileDced All Complaint.
Tit-Bits.

Tit-Bits.
A certain Benedict was in the habit
of troubling his father in Law with
complaints about his wife's be-
haviOr.
Really, this is too bad" cried the
irascible old gentleman one day on
hearing of some of his daughters de-
linquencies. IF | hear any more
complaints l will disinherit her."
There were no more.