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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-21

That household is the happiest and
best managed where the mistress looks
after small matters herself and requires
those under her to do likewise. Wear
and tear of domestic articles may be
considerably reduced if they are treated
intelligently. For example, tubs and
buckets are preserved from cracking if
little water be left in them. Sauce
pans and kettles can be prevented from
rusting if when washed out they are
placed upon the fireplace, SO that all
moisture may be eyaporated by the heat.
Kitchen towels will last longer and keep
clean better if only used for one pur-
pose, if thoroughly dried after use and if
hung upon towel rollers when finished
with. Cinders should never be thrown
away before they are sifted, for the
larger pieces that would remain in the
sitter would form an excellent basis for
new fires, which they start very well,
provided some new coal be laid upon
the top. The ashes themselves are not
to be despised as securing agent for
the greasy metal of buckets, saucepans,
al
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-21
THE HORSE SHOW.

At Buffalo during 1897 81, 544 horses
were sold at auction, the average price be-
Ing 500. 80.
Milton S, 2:0s4, owned at Urbana, O.,
holds the track record at Washington
Court House in 2:10A.
Thomas E. Boswell Intends to retire
from the turf. He has sold his interest in
Dyersburg, 2:11H, and Mayhem, 2:117z.
The Louisville Post states that Gus
Macy may retire permanently from the
trotting horse business to engage in racing
the runners.
The Rutland Driving Park association,
Rutland, VT, had successful year in
1897, the treasurer's report showing net
profit of 1879.
Trevillians stud season at Baden, Aus
tria, commenced Feb. Is. His fee is S2S9.
King Nutwood, in the same stud, com
mands fee of $40.
Henry Bolus, Mansfield, o., is now the
owner of B. G., the double gated mare by
Plumstone, which has a pacing record of
2:14A and a trotting record of 2:251a.
A New Mexico horseman bears the name
of h. A Ringer. If he should engage in
the racing business to any extent, 1t would
not do for him to lose that first initial
The advocate of the license system for
drivers points with pride to the fact that
drivers are licensed in Russia. The re-
turns have not yet been received from
China.
Purses arranged for the Northern New
York Trotting Horse Breeders association
meeting at Glens Falls, Aug. % to 20 in
elusive aggregate S21, 500 for ID regular
events.
Gus Wagner, Cleveland, has placed an or
der with New York firm for a new speed
ing wagon for Derby Princess, 2:Oo%.
He believes she can beat 2:10 to a four
wheel hitch,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-21
A DISH OF FISH.
Goldfish CT Haddock Stuffed and Baked
and Handsomely Garnished.

and Handsomely Garnlshed.
"Fish for fasting days and, moreover,
fapjacks and pnddings, quotes the
Boston Cooking School Magazine, in IL
Illustrating and telling how to prepare
handsome dish of baked cod or paddock,
with garnish of puree of peas, parsley
and lemon, as follows:
Remove the eyes from the head and
the fins from the body of a dressed had
dock weighing about four pounds Soak
in cold water about five ounces (one-
fourth a loaf of bread, from which the
crust has been removed, for 8 minutes.
Put the bread in a piece of cheesecloth
and wiring out all the moisture, add a
tablespoonful of parsley, chopped, ? ia
blespoonfuls of onion, chopped Cor a tea
spoonful of onion juice, one-fourth
teaspoonful each of salt and pepper, one
fourth cup of melted butter, and, if
desired quite dry, the beaten yolks CT
two eggs.
Fill the body of the fish with the
stuffing and sew up the opening. Pass
the tail through the sockets from which
the eyes have been removed and pass a
skewer through, close to the head, tC
hold it in place. Arrange on fish
sheet in baking pan, together with
bits of onion, carrot and parsley. Lay
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-21
FRUIT NOTES.

Set trees out at the first opportunity.
Raspberries and blackberries should be
set out early.
The ounce makes the best stock on
which to dwarf the pear.
New land is best for berries. Thorough
cultivation is also an item.
The lateral branches growing along the
trunk of tree serve to strengthen it.
If the rabbits have gnawed any of the
trees, tie COW manure over the wound.
In order to be able to plant your garden
early, provide good drainage in good sea-
son.
If properly cared for, currant bushes
will bear fruit for many years without re-
planting.
In sowing seed in the hotbed be careful
not to sow too thickly, if stocky, vigorous
plants are wanted.
Plant hardy varieties of shade trees. II
is no advantage to grow a shade tree only
to have it die when most useful.
Now is a good time to go over the trees
and pick off any clusters of eggs of the
tent caterpillar that can be found.
Of the different fruits the quickest re-
turns can be secured from the straw berry
A rich soil is best.-St. Louis Republic.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-21
BEAUTIFUL HAIR.
How 70 Acquire ft and How TO Pre-
serve it.


Philadelphia Record
Assuredly the hair is the most i'm
portant adjunct to beauty woman
possesses. Here are a few points to
bear in mind regarding it's pr, serva-
ton and beauty:
Try to have it shampooed by a
professional, or some one at home
who will take note of the scalp's con-
dition
1tyour hair falls out badly take
notice whether your system is not
also run down. If you feel weak and
very languid take tonic Internally,
and apply one also to the hair COM
posed OF quinine in solution, witt
directions from your family ply si-
clan.
Lit badness comes apace use vase
liDe-there is nothing more certain
to promote hair growth than this
| wherever there are pores to feed hail
! will come unless age has killed the
+, tiny hair bulbs.
| When curling the hair always wipe
the lron-some do not; the SCOT rote
the hair
Never tie the hair too tightly, that
is certain to cause damage by strain
ing the roots
A tiny pinch of borax with FUR,
CASTLE soap shaved in a basin o
warm water is the best shampoo.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-21
BRYAN ON THE SITUATION.
Extract from Speech at Jeff rson
Barqutt, Washington, April 13

Extract from Speech at Jeff rson
Barquet, Washington, April 13
The Cubans have earned their
right to be free. Our right to recog-
nize the Independence of the Cuban
government can be defended upon
the ground that our interests are
involved, as well as upon the ground
of humanity. Spanish rule in Cuba
has resulted in a generation of re-
volt, and Spain has shown herself
impotent to 9uell instruction and
restore order. We have a right to
protest against the continuance OF
such a government so near our
shores as to disturb our Industrial
and political life.
II we are asked for specific griev-
ance, we can point to the destruction
of the Maine and the death of our
sailors If the Maine was destroy ed
by the connivance of Spanish
officials, it was crime too great TIC
be described by words. If it was
destroyed without official comm
vance, then We cannot tolerate sc
neal us the existence of govern
| ment which is so careless as to allow
| the destruction of friendly ship.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-21
Useful Card Etiquette.

Whenever announcements are made
of returns from journeys or of engage
ments or marriages cards should at
once be returned, says writer in Good
Housekeeping. To express regrets or
declination of an invitation cards do
not suffice. Formal notes are necessary.
In making gift, however small, the
card of the donor should accompany it.
In calling married lady should leave
a card for the mother of young woman
whom she visits even if she is not &C.
quainted with her
A physician uses the prefix 'Dr. 2" be-
fore her name or IN. D. after it, just
as professional man would do.
At present writing visiting cards are
engraved in Roman letters oftener than
in script. The pasteboard is thin, fine
and has a dull finish. In calling, if the
lady of the house is in the parlor, the
visitor merely leaves her card upon the
table or in a receiver.
The smaller the drink the clearer the
head and the cooler the blood, which
are great benefits in temper and bust
ness.-Penn.
The private and personal blessings we
enjoy, the blessings of immunity, safe
guard, liberty and integrity, deserve the
thanksgiving of whole life.-Jeremy
Taylor.
Nothing in this world is SO good as
usefulness. 1t binds your fellow crea-
lures to you and you to them it tends
to the improvement of your own char
acter and gives you a real Importance
in society, much Beyond what any taeei-
| fetal station can bestow.-B. @. Brodie.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-21
FIsH wITH GARNIsH or PEAs. ETC.

thin slices of salt pork on the top of the
fish and put into hot oven In about
10 minutes haste with a cup of hot
white broth and reduce the tempera-
ture. Bake 40 minutes, basting the fish
thoroughly every 10 minutes with the
liquor from the pan. Then remove the
pork and pour white sauce made of
2 tablespoonfuls each of butter and
-four and cup of white stock over the
fish and sprinkle over this fine. soft
bread crumbs that have been stirred into
melted butter. Bake 1 5 minutes longer,
or until the crumbs are brown.
Slide the fish from the sheet on to
a warm platter, remove the skewer,
squeeze the juice of lemon over the
fish and garnish with parsley, slice of
lemon and puree of peas Strain the
sauce, remove the fat and serve in a
sauce boat. Tomato sauce may be used
instead of the white sauce. Taste thor
oughly, or the fish will be dry.
Fer the puree of peas press cooked
peas, fresh, dried or canned, through a
sieve or fine colander. Heat with lit
tie butter, teaspoonful of sugar, salt
and pepper to taste and if needed a lit
tie hot milk or stock. When very hot,
press through a pastry bag with star
tube attached i'll any form desired about
the fish. Stars of peas may alternate
with punches of parsley.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-21
PRTfRct.

CuSGOm6f (tiITIIy il . o
Grocer (1rmly)-C. o. D.-Cincinnati
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-21
"REMEMBER THE MAINE"
A Supreme Wrong for Which Repa.
ration Ia Demanded
New York Tribune.

New York Tribune.
There is one supreme wrong, for
which fullest reparation is urgently
demanded. Whatever else may be
compromised, it never can be. 1t
involves within itself every element
of wrong that any and all the rest
contain, and more. 1t touches at
once the financial interests of the
nation, tie security of property, the
sanctity of human lives and the
honor of the nation.
That is the destruction of the
Maine. 1t is to be kept IN mind
whatever of peaceful neg citations
may yet be possible. 1t is to furnish
the chief rallying cry in war, if war
there be. There must be reparation
for that awful wrong. The other in
iuries this nation has suffered must
be atoned for, but the Maine must
be remembered. The woes of the
Cuban people must be abated, but
the Maine must be remembered.
The lifelong menace to American
peace and welfare must at last be
ended, but the Maine must be re-
membered. The outrage upon
| humanity must be abolished, but the
| Maine must be remembered. There
can be no settlement of the Cuban
question until that part of it is
settled. "Rememher the Alamol' y
was the cry of the Texans in their
war for independence, more than
half century ago. Spain will have
no one to blame but herself if heI
flag il forced to vanish from the
western hemisphere to the c,y o
Remember the Maine -
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-21

looks like most elaborate embroidery,
but in reality it is easy, according to
the New York Tribune, which gives an
illustrated description of border for a
teacloth: The flowers are drawn be-
tween two lines which define the border.
In drawing the design the points of each
leaf must touch something. if possible,
so that the whole design is more Or less
connected. The outlines are then but
tonhole stitched and the interstices cut
out, care being taken to have the thick
edge of the buttonhole stitch on the side
which is to be cut, the border lines be-
ing also finished i'll the same way. A
strip of colored satin is then placed uu-
der the openwork.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-21

That is the right kind of adYertising-the
steady, judfcjOus sort-Hhen you have
something the people want. Tell the story
in a plain, direct, business-Iike way, andkeer
on telling it until you have interested them
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-21
Fashionable Undergarments.

In no department of dress has the
change in fashion been more apparent
than in undergarments. A great many
people nowadays are abandoning petit
coats altogether in favor of knickerbock-
ers, and, abjuring either cotton or linen,
have recourse to wooden com binations,
which are now made up most tastefully
with lace insertions and colored ribbons,
or, perhaps, what Is more chic still,
with cambria frills crimped, for the old
fashioned crimping which our grand
mothers favored is once more asserting
itself. A great many chiffon frills as
well as muslin are thus treated. But,
not content with frillings and lace,
some of the new wooden lingerie has
been embroidered just as linen is now
worked in raised satin stitch
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-21
OVER THE OCEAN.

France has all the forms of a republic,
but all the facts of military despotism.
indianapolis News.
A quarrel between Great Britain and
France as to which is the rightful owner
of somebody else's property in Africa is
not wholly devoid of humorous aspect.
New York World.
In dividing her territory to suit the de-
mands of the powers China is having the
same trouble mother experiences in try
ing to cut mince pie to the entire salts
faction of large family of boys.-St.
Louis Globe-Democrat.
1t is to be hoped the wretches who were
in such hurry to murder the king of the
Greeks that they took the chances on kill
ing his young daughter, too, may be
caught and hanged incontinently. Luck
lily they were not crack shots.-Hartford
CouraDt
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-21
Right to Declare War.


Charlotte Observer.
Questions are asked as to where
resides the right to declare war, and
if ID Congress, has the President the
right to interpose his veto. The
rig hit to declare war resides in Con
gress only, but the Presto has the
same power over the declaration
that he has over any other bill or
Joint resolution A declaration OF
war must be by joint resolution OF
Congress The President may veto
it if he will. and in such case Con-
gress nay adopt the resolution, if it
can, over the veto, by a two thirds
vote in both houses. The President
may veto or oppose such measure,
or he may do neither-he may allow
ten days to elapse without action, liz
which event the legislation becomes
effective without his signature.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-21

NOVEL AND ARTISTIC FLORAL SCREEN.
possibly not for the love of digging and
planting, but because they give life and
color to her rooms, softness and finish
to her furnishings and a general artistic
effect" Following this thought, wo-
man gives in The Decorator and Fur
nisher some novel and interesting floral
designs, with directions for carrying
them out, as follows:
The floral screen is an inexpensive
design to follow. The frame is easily
made of any wood which can be stained
or euameled. Bamboo, which the Chi
nese employ in the framework of their
furniture, may be used with much eff
feet. The screen need not be over five
feet high, and if placed in an old fash
toned bay window which is neither cozy
nor artistic it will have a wonderful
effect in Frightening up the room.
The boxes are fastened each on Its
own fold Of the screen, wires being
strung tightly from them to the top, and
upon these wires are trained the vines.
The boxes may be the conventional lit
tie green painted affairs or the elabo-
rate tile boxes which are now used in
many fashionable homes If the former
is used, little of the vine may be
trained to fall over the box, thus con-
cealing its plainness. When the vine
| has reached the height of the screen, it
can be pinched off and will then thicken
| and spread out. If the screen can be
placed in a sunny, warm place, such
| Towering plants as morning glory,
| sweet pea or nasturtium could be grown
with success, care being taken to re-
| II 5e, %to dc ono nr annthnT n
| the plants faded away.
A window framed with flowers is
very easily arranged. A half dozen
| lamp brackets are screwed to the win
| dow easement and can be turned to-
ward the window or away from 1t, as
desired. The fowerpots are set down
| in the brackets, and the vine, having
| dainty flowers, grows down over the pot
until it reaches the one below, the six
thus forming veritable frame. It sof-
tens the outlines CT the window and
coaxes the sunbeams in. The box on the
lower part of the easement can be treat
ed as the other boxes are without any
vine, simply collection of bright flow
ering plants.
There are many ways of arranging
tables or tabourets artistically with
small palms or rubber plants. A hand
some begonia, either Of the variety
which does not blossom but sends forth
all it's beauty in varitinted leaves, or
those with the exquisitely colored wax
like blossoms, makes an artistic center
piece for the table. On the shelf beneath
can be arranged low dish of cut flow
ers, or by using double tin flower box,
the upper one for the flowers and earth
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-21
Good Roads Pay.

Jacksonville, Fla, Times Union.
Clay county should have gold
medal for its interest and activity in
the cause of good roads. The SUN
of So 1000 was appropriated Tuesday
to begin the building of the proposed
shell road from Green Cove Springs
to Jacksonville. This improved
highway will serve to cement still
closer the friendship of the two
neighboring counties. Good roads
are something more than a fad.
Experience has shown over and over
again that they have a money value.
This has been the experience of the
lively and progressive city of Char
lotte, n G., among the larger places.
Raleigh tells the same story. In our
State the people OF Orlando and OF
Leeeburg and their neighborhoods
know from experience of the value OF
improved roads to any community.
Tie benefit of hard roads accrues,
not chic fly to those who drive for
pleasure, but to the farmers who
have products to take to market.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-21
cEREMoNIous CALLS.
Etiquette Observed By the Hostess ard
Her Visitors.

Etiquette Observed By the Hostess ard
Her Visitors.
Ceremonious calls should be paid be-
tween the hours of luncheon, about half
past and half past in the afternoon.
They ought never to be paid on Sunday.
The hostess must Immediately detach
herself from those with whom she may
be conversing and step forward to greet
the newcomer and speak to her for a
few minutes until she finds comfort
able seat. When visitor enters a draw
ing room, she should study to enter with
self possession and composure. To some
nervous women it is undoubtedly an
awkward moment when entering a room
full of possible strangers, but the ordeal
should be gone through with as smiling
a face as may be, and it is, at the worst,
q very short ordeal, for, having shaken
hands and greeted You, the hostess will
hasten to pass yen on to seat some
where in the room, SO that she may be
at liberty to receive other incoming
guests.
When entering drawing room, it is
a great mistake to stop and speak to
friends until the hostess has been greet
ed. 1t is enough to bow and smile aud
perhaps say in passing, iii see you
again presently" It is also not the best
taste to go round the room and shake
hands with every one of your acquaint
ance who may be present. 1t is better to
/ bow to those who may be farther Off
and wait for the chance that may bring
them your way. Not, however, that it
would be incorrect once during the visit
to change your seat for one by an init
mate friend with whom you may wish
| to speak.
We have SO far been regarding the
visitor as calling with a number of 9TH
| ers, but should lady call and be shown
| into the empty drawing room, pending
/ the hostess arrival, she should take a
convenient seat and await her. 1t would
not be well for the lady of the house to
enter and find you standing, as though
complete tour and inspection of the
room had been your recent occupation.
When two ladies call together, they
should be careful that the hostess does
not come in and find them just conclud-
, ing some private conversation.
An ordinary call of the kind we are
now considering should not exceed %
minutes unless its extension is urged
by the hostess. A first ceremcnious visit
should never be longer than 5 minutes,
Some ladies cut it down TO 10.
Nothing is more tiresome than a
formal visit, for so little interesting
conversation can be entered into, but
there are few subjects that must not
be touched upon. e., personal all.
ments, domestic Inconvenience and the
discussion of mutual friends, save il
the briefest and most kindly manner
Gossip, which at all times should right
ly be barred, must be especially so dur
ing the course of short first call
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-21
SHOWING coRNIcE AND VALANCE.

pie straight curtain need not always be
adhered to. In the design shown the
cornice and valance are both covered
with the same plain material as the side
curtains. The embroidery or applique
on valance can be omitted to meet the
intended expenditure without detriment
to the general effect. The addition of a
cornice and valance is certain to come
into favor, for it serves the twofold pur-
pose of connecting at the top two dis
jointed strips of material and permits
the curtain to hang in straight, digni-
fed folds in preference TO the oblique
and light excluding lines of the ordinary
curtains.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-21
THE MERRYMAKERS.
A Conservative Patriot.

A Conservative GatrlOf. - =
I don't heed half the ravin
Bout war, with thunders dread
But the ole flags jest a-wav1n
An ripplin down its red,
An folks that talk o. f1ghtin
Must be keerful how they tread,
Fer we're ready when the worst comes
In the mornin!
don't heed half the buster,
don't keer fer the brag, =
But we're ready here ter muster
An rally roun the flag,
An folks that talk o fightin
Should set steady on their nag,
Fer we're ready when the worst comes
In the mornin!
Amt marchin or a-ridin,
Amt dodgin roun the stump.
1 keeps my faith abidin
Till 1 see the rabbit jump,
An then | raise my rifle,
An make that rabbit hump,
Fer we're ready when the worst comes
In the nornln!
Atlanta Constitution
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APHORISM3.

The mind grows Mario w in propor-
ton MS the soul grows corrupt
Rous5ea.
Trne merit, like river, the deeper
1T Ia The less noise it makes-Halifax
Any man may make a mistake, bnt
Cicero
The noontide sun ia dark, and
mnsic discord, when the heart is low
Young.
Modesty seldom resides in labreast
that is not enriched with nobler
virtues Goldsmith
Care to our coffin adds nail. no
doubt, and every grin, so merry,
draws one out.-Wolcott.
Our bravest and best lessons are
not learned through success, but
through misadventure.-A B Alcott
mean to make myself man, and
if | succeed in that, shall succeed il
everything else.-James A. Garfield
1t Is impossible to live pleasurably
without living prudently and honor
ably and justly, or to live prudently
and honorably and Justly without
living ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
| Luxury makes a man so soft thai
it is hard to please him, and easy to
trouble him, so that his pleasure al
last becomes his burden. Luxury il
a nice master, hard to please
Mackenzie.