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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
SARATOGA ARRIVES.
Was Fired Upon by Spanish Upon
Leaving Havana.

w dS 4 ISeu OpoH ny Spanish Opou
Leaving Havana.
New YORK, April 26 The steam
ship Saratoga, the last Ward liner to
leave Havana, arrived here this
morning. The Captain reports that
the boat was attacked and fred
upon by Spanish soldiers, who called
the passengers DIRTY American
Pigs
The work of laying submarine
mines in the vicinity of Fort Wads'
worth was continued during the
early hours this morning.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
To Build a New Depot.

J. S. Jones, of Greensboro, called at
THE SENTINEL office Friday. He saws
the Southern has decided to build a
handsome passenger depot in Green's
boro and that work is to begin
on it the first of June. 1--WE have
been waiting for it twenty years."
remarked Mr.. Jones.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
NO CURE-NO PAY.

7 that is the way all druggists sell GROVES
TASTELESS CHILL TONIC for Chills and
Fever and all forms of Malaria. 1t is simply
Iron and Quinine in a tasteless form. Children
love it. Adults prefer it to bitter, nauSeating
TONES. Price, SOC.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
Presidential Nominations.

WASHINGTON, April 26-The Presi.
dent has nominated Judge Day to be
Secretary of State and John B. Moore
of New York, to be Assisteut Score
tarV
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
A Little Boys Trouble.

ssMy little boy has been troubled every
eruption covering his body and limbs. 1t
was so bad he could not get on his shoes
and stockings. Last spring heard of Hoods
SarsapariIla, and by taking this medicine he
was entirly cured" MRS. NETTIE RYAN,
Winchester, Va.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
GERMANY,S POSITION.

1t is Probable She VIII Not Issue
Neutrality Declaration.
BERLIN, April 26.-It is announced
semi-officially that Gesmondi will not
issue a declaration of neutrality, in
order to preserve freedom of action
and be in position to intervene IL it is
considered necessary.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28

OF the 81. 615 men who peFished in
the crimean war SO, 600 were Turks
aud Russians.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
France to be Neutral.

PARIS, April 26.-The French Cabi-
net today approves the neutrality pro-
clamation.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28

ONR ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects. prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
Nmany excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SO
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIc SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. xY. 3EW YoRx. NJ
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
Jobber and Retailer Responsible.

HOODS Pills are the only pills to take
with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Cure all liver ills.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
ENGLAND APPROVE

The Action of the United States in
Reference to Cuba.
Parliament have passed a resolution
commanding the action of the United
States In reference to Cuba.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
COLD lN HEAD

Carpet Warp and Umbrellas 2,
Dress Goods in colors, Red, White
and Blue.
Snuff, Tobacco, Bacon, Rice,
Nutmega, Cinnamon, Gloves, Spice.
Best Of Candy, made by Jones,
If you Can't come, use your phones.
We use TIE Bell, our number is 8.
We close at 9, don't come 2 late.
We promptly open up at 5,
@ us often and q will thrive.
Cheap Herring fish, too old to spoil,
And very best of Spindle Oil.
Goose Featl ers and good Ticking,
The kind the people buy.
5 pounds Soda for Is cents,
And Concentrated Lye.
The very best of Butter,
And Eggs that are fresh and sound
The kind Of goods You always want
When on the look around.
Big Soap and Little Soap,
From the cheapest to the best.
! We r off now on poetry
And want to sell the rest.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
A Strong Fertilization.

Fortify the body against disease
by TUFTS Liver Pills, an abso-
lutte cure for sick headache, dys-
pepsia, sour stomach, malaria,
constipation, jaundice, bilious
ness and all kindred troubles.
1.-THE Fly-Wheel of Life"
DR.. Tut; Your Liver Pills are
the fly-wheel oflife. l shall ever
be grateful for the accident that
broughtthem to my notice. l feel
as if had a new lease of life.
Fairleigh, Platte Cannon, Col.
TUFTS Liver Pills
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
A CALL FOR THE FORSYTH RIFLES.
Imperative Orders to Assemble at the Ar
mory Monday night-Company Will Be
Recruited to Eighty-four Men.
Several Have Volunteered.
GENERAL ORDER NO. 4 /:
RALEIGH, N. c., April Is.

RALEIGH, N. c., April Is.
GENERAL ORDER NO. 4:
The Captains of such Companies of the State Guard
will volunteer for service in the volunteer army of the United
States will at proceed to recruit their companies to not
less than eightyfour Any company volunteering will
be accepted and mustered into the United States with
its own officers.
By order of the Governor and COMMANDMENTS Chief
A. j. COWLES, Adutant General.
ORDER TO FORSYTH RIFLES.
Upon receipt of the above order Capt j. c. Bessent is
sued the following the members of the Forsyth
Rifles:
You hereby ordered to report at ormory Mop
25tb, o'clock, fatigue uniforms.
cry man must present No will be token This
positive. BY order Of
&c. BESSENT. Coptoip.
J G.. TERRY. First Sergeant.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28

For seed Potatoes true to name
Let Poindexter's B your aim.
For Glover Seed and Best Of Grass
Do not let FL. d. Poindexter pass.
Garden Seeds and Onion Sets,
It is the place to get the best.
Two Dollar Clocks and Ship Stuff
fine,
And Warner >Moore's Anchor Lime.
The Coffee green, we cal it Tick.
Will help the well aud cure the sick.
Cotton Checks that il best OF all,
And best of Lanterns, that are so
small.
The Shoes we sell are the cheapest,
And our Calicos the neatest.
Our Guanos are by far the best;
Come see us and send the rest.
Salt and Leather, 'Lasses 2,
Sugar of the brightest hue
Crockery, Glass and Table Ware,
Quick Step Guano to beat the stare
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
Ask your
DRUGGIST
E!v's Cream Balm

contains no cocaine
mercury nor any other
injurious drug.
1t is quickly absorbed.
Gives Relief at Once.
T& 0-a-c and o1nanGQe
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28

Mr.. ]. A. LeSeur, Atlanta well-known
architect, says:
t.For years have suffered with Sciatic
Rheumatism and often felt if frag
ment of bon1bshe1l had passed through
my left hip. l could get absolutely no
relief, though many remedies were tried.
After taking few bottles of S. s. s.,
the disease grew less painful, and very
soon disappeared entirely"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-27
FIRST ARMY CORPS.
Assignment of STAFF Officers to the
Six Brigades.

WASHINGTON, October 26-The fol
lowing assignments of staff officers &c
brigades in the First Army Corps havt
been made by the War Department:
First Corps, First Brigade. First Divi.
sion. Atlanta, Ga.--Assistant Adiutant.
General. Captain William +. Hancock
Quartermaster Captain Samuel A.
Smoke; Commissary of Subsistence. Cap.
tain John NJ. Tobin; Surgeon, Major John
c. +. Martin.
Second Brigade. First Division, Macon
Ga.-Assistant Adjutant-General Captain
Theodosius Botkin; Quartermaster, Cap.
tain Louis V. Williams: CommissaIy OF
Subsistence. Captain William b. Gown
Surgeon, Major Charles NJ. Drake.
Third Brigade. First Division, Macon.
Ga.-Assistant Acknowledgement. Captain
Sheriff. Babcock; Quartermaster. Captain
Samuel Baird: Commissary Of Subsist.
ence. Captain Charles f. Cabeil: Surgeon
Major Elmer r.. Heg,
First Brigade. Second Division. Column
bus Ga.--Assistant Adiutant-General.
Captain Fred. J. Kountz; Quartermaster.
Captain Moses Walton. Jr. Commissary
of Subsistence, Captain Wilson /. Daven-
ny; Surgeon. Major John l.. Macumber.
Second Brigade Second Division. Amer
lcus. Ga.-Assistant Adjutant-General.
Captain willard A. Holbrook; Quarter
master. Captain Walter Allen; Commits
sary OF Subsistence, Captain Charles n.
Golden: Surgeon 'nior Frank Brunso.
Third Brigade Second Division, Albany
Adjutant- General. Captain
William r. Sampled: Quartermaster. Cap
tain Abraham s. Bickham. Commissary
OF Subsistence. Captain James c. Grant;
Surgeon, Major Robert Burns
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-27

of any disease among the pupils. and that
the trouble was only ascertaiued by Gull
ture tests.
Miss Isabel Crawford Tudor, principal
or the school, makes the following state
ment in reference 20 the trouble
Now that Male Annex School IS Is
closed until further notice. the principal
OF the school would like To be heard and
correct some startling statements read.
such as in the school affected with diph-
iberia all the pupils used the same books,
the same pencils, the same drinking cups.
and buckets How shocking In this age
OF microbes and germs! will first state
what Is customary. l know the city is
very poor but IL is rich and generous
enough 10 supply each child with a book.
which IS his very own, and no other child
touches IL, but In this especial case there
were no books In the room. "a there Is
no need. these little ones learning alto
gether from the board and charts
Each child Is requested and required
70 bring his own lead pencil. ANA neither
borrow nor lend, and he must also bring
his own drinking cup or do without
water In years past. when we did not
hear so much about microbes and germs.
we were not so particular. but In these
later years. when We ar taueh they f.s.|
.on and settle themselves on everything
that IL touched or handled by another.
why. We have TO he thus particuar-you
know. There is, TO be sure bat one
bucket in each room. which is washed
out after recess, fresh water drawn. ana
me children dip their cups n. one al a
time never leaning over the bucket. and
drinking all they take, anu II thvy 90 not
IKE the quality they become very ap, IN
measuring quantity
In this day OF much learning and sense
there is a great deal OF nonsense in re-
gard 10 catching diseases from hand
ing the same books pencils, &c. If IL
were true, how is Il that hundreds OF
teachers grow old and gray-headed In the
service OF the public schools. monuments
II health. who have never aiken any dis |
ease. and yet handle yearly thousands
upon thousands OF papers on various
studies. written by these same children. |
and count and recount and handle soied
books at the close OF every school term ?
Pc haps IL Is the overd sc that saves
our lives. | believe in individual things:
the more We can have OF them the better
They all tend TO elevate and refine the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-27
THE CITIES BY THE SEA,
The Maria Teresa-The SMALLPOX
Dismal swamp Canal.

| NORFOLK, VA. October 26.-(Special.,
The following telegram was received an.
printed this evening by Paul c. Trugein
Of the Star. Portsmouth. Va. 1t was in
answer to an inquiry as to whether the
cruiser Maria Teresa would be brough,
into this harbor:
1T is impossible to give you any de-
finite information Of the movements OF
this vessel the same being entirely de-
pendent upon her behavior when she pro-
ceeds to sea and the weather she hap
pens 10 encounter.
"CROWNINsHIELD."
Captain B. II. McCalla, reported for
duty to-day as executive officer of the
Norfolk navy-yard.
VI. W. Mason, one Of its large stock
holders, to-day denied knowledge of the
reported sale Of the North Portsmouth
Electric railway TO the New York Trac-
ton Company, but admitted that such a
deal has been in contemplation.
Mr.. Sanford, head Of the firm of San
ford q Brooks, owners Of the Dismal
swamp canal, arrived from Baltimore
this morning, and started at once Tor
Deep Creek. where it is said he Will mold
a conference with the contractors and
endeavor to arrange for the resumption
pended several days ago. Ii is reported
that trouble has been encountered with
quicksand, which causes the banks to
cave in.
News comes from Portsmouth that there
are siXty-four smallpox patients I'm
the Norfolk county pest-house. but that
no new cases have been discovered in
the county during the past ten days.
Compulsory vaccination will begin to-
morrow in Berkeley. Tanners Creek, and
Washington Magisterial districts, in
which the population is about 10000. But
one new case of smallpox has been dis
covered in Norfolk for some two weeks.
The Water Board met to-day and open
ed bids for the construction of dams.
waste wiers. and canals in the utilization
of the Little-creek addition TO the citys
water supply The lowest bid, that Of
John Lavelle. of Cleveland, $4,000 work
10 be completed within seven months, VIII
probably be accepted
Bids for the construction of three new
public school houses were opened here to-
day. These aggregate SO 1886, were in
excess of the appropriation, and an in
crease will be asked of the City Council
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-27
BLAIR-NORFLEET.
A Pretty Church Wedding In Suffolk
Last Evening.

SUFFOLK, VA, October 26-(Special)
One Of the prettiest weddings ever solemn
nized in Suffolk, occurred tonight al
the Main-Street Methodist church, when
Mr.. r. Kent Blair, of Charlotte, n. c..
and Miss Virginia Gertrude Norfeet Of
Suffolk, were united in matrimony Rev.
w. r. Green officiating. The decorations
were palms, ferns, and autumn foliage
the effect being heightened by candles
In antique stands and electric lights. Tn
grooms best man was his brother.
DR.. John NJ. Blair. of Monroe, y. c., and
Miss Julia Whitley, an attractive brunette.
OF Newport News, was maid Of honor.
The other attendants were Mr. J. H.
Happier Stewart and Miss Janet Withels
Mr.. a. II. Hargrave and Miss George
Butts. of Chuckatuck Mr.. II. S. Eley
and Miss Louise Twitty; Mr.. Paul T.
Cohoon and Miss Josephine Causey; Nj
VI. c. Sims, of Charlotte. and Miss Eta
Moore, OF Nansemond county. Virginia
and Ethel ShoOp were ribbon girls and
Laura Leigh Twitty, another liliputian
was rng-bearer. Messrs Lemuel Nor
fleet and Eugene Hargrave were the
ushers. The bride stately and hand
some, was escorted by her brother Mr.
w. J. Norfleet. Miss Georgia Crump OF
Suffolk College. presided at the organ.
playing the wedding march from Lohen-
grin, for the entire; selections by RossiuI
during the ceremony, and Mendelssohn
wedding march for the occasional.
The bride wore a handsome gown OF
white satin duchesse, en- train, trimmed
with lace and pearls and veil She car
ried brides roses. The lady attendants
wore white organdie over white satin, ana
carried La France roses. The gen
tlemen were in full evening dress. with
boutonners Of pink carnations. After the
ceremony the bridal party repaired to the
home Of the brides mother, Mrs Mary f.
Norfieet, on Main street, where Mr.
and Mrs Blair donned travelling cos
tunes and then boarded the Atlanta spe-
cial over the Seaboard Airline. for Mon
roe, y. c., the home of the groom
mother. There they will remain several
days, and then 90 on to Charlotte, where
they will reside. Mr.. Blair being drug
gist of that city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-27
BOYDTON.
A Successful Entertainment-Pe
sOnaI and Political.

BoYDTON. VA. october 26.-(Special)-
Polk Miller, Of Richmond. the universally
popular delineator of times befo' de
war" gave one Of his popular perform.
ances here last night 10 a large crowd foI
the benefit OF Popular church. Baptist
persuasion. near the Roanoke river Mr..
Miller. always popular with the commu-
nifty. CLEANED new laurels last night, and
took in neat little sum for the church.
He has been spending several days with
Colonel William Townes, at CascOwilla.
and IL Is said there are a good many less
live birds in that neighborhood than there
were before Mr.. Miller's visit.
Hunters say there are more birds in
this section than ever known before, but
that great many coveys are still too
small 20 shoot They are heard whistling
In the corporate limits every day.
Hon. Il. II. Thorp. Republican candi-
date for Congress. is az home. He is
sanguine OF a large white vote in this
county and a big majority.
The warm and rainy weather of to-day
makes a good tobacco season. and large
receipts are looked for in the next ten
days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-27

child but all the individual articles g.I
can accumulate (eyen watcr-coo.ei- .a-
stead Of buckets will never be- PROOF
against disease entering school
Our little boy who died of dplrgarI
was In the building just one day .s.r.,u-
Der 18th and one hour september ll,..
and because he said the lttle ut4hh.r
who sat By him had bad breath rho
ground was az once taken that This h..e
one also had IT, II every ono had lIFl-
liberia who has bad breath. then the ciy
has on It's hands an epidemic from nh..l
II may never hope 20 recover
But 10 the point. What can prevent
a recurrence OF such a disaster J0 t.s
or any other school? We have rl."
which was strictly carried our this year.
no child was admitted without a ylctiaa-
ton certificate. and now. why NOT s'
step farther and take the culture ot rfri
throat before he enters school .n Sri.ei-
Der, thus lnaking the conditions ot enter.
INK children a health as well as vle.a
ton certificate Many children VIII ms
be saved, as we'll as much valuable tmr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-27
WAR ON nIPHTHERIA.
Annex school No. i6 TO lie Fumi-
gated, Disinfcctcd, and Cleaned.


Annex Public school, No. l6 on Hunt
ingdon avenue near Charles street, is still
closed and under the charge of the Health
Department, because OF the outbreak Of
dlphtheria discovered there last week by
HealJh-Commissioner Jones. IL Will take
about week Tor the building to be lu-
migated. disinfected. and cleaned, which
will be done under the direction Of health
cfticers
Dr.. Jones, who closed the school. is now
watching other schools and school chi.-
dren as closely as ne can TO prevent
repetition or conditions which brOugh,
about the trouble at No. 10 school This
was simply the admission 10 the school y.
an infected pupil. The search for thls
child by the health officers revealed tne
condition In the school because an exami-
nation was at once made after IL was
known that the infected child had per
s0nal contact with other children. IL must
be remembered ~ all parents that the
only way 10 stamp 0ut the disease or a.
prevent its spread Is by preventing con-
tact OF children with those who have the
disease or are infected with the germs.
Teachers of public schools are not eX-
pected TO know this, and cannot prevent
the attendance OF injected pupils, but the
parents of children should carefully watch
for sore throats among their children am
examined Or Jones states tnst flc
cleanliness and good condition of Annex
School No. l6 discounted the prevalence
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-27
CHARLOTTESVILLE.
Was Not the Man-lnterest iR Wood,
row Wilson.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA October
26.-(Special) edward Barber, negro
youth of Gordonsyille, was arrested yes
terday in Gordonsyille, on suspicion that
he was Charles Lockhart, accused OF the
murder of Hilery Barnaby, near Milton,
Saturday. Barber was given hearing
before Justice n. b. Snead to-day, and
the witnesses brought here 70 identify him
declared unhesitaungly that he was
not the man. He was discharged, TO get
back home as best he could
The murdered man was treasurer of
Rose Hill (coloreO church. near Milton.
Lockhart had seen him convert the small
change Of recent collections into notes
Much interest is felt here in the Thomas
lectures TO be delivered at Richmond
College by Professor Woodrow Wilson
of Princeton, 1t has not been a great
while since Professor Wilson delivered
a notable address at the University of
Virginia. When yet a student of this
institution. he gave promise of the great
ability which he has since displayed. lie
won the orators medal in the jefferson
Society. and at the commencement made
an address which the late Judge William
j. Robertson said was the best speech
by a student that he had ever heard. Pro-
fessor Wilson Mas an enthusiastic adj
mirer of the late Professor John b.
Minor, under whom he studied law.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-27
OH. BERRY & CO.,
Head-tO-FOOt OutEitterS.
THE LOWER RAPPAHANNoCK.
To Remove "a Corner-stone-seVe
persons Poisoned.

IRVINGTON, VA, october @.-CSpe-
cial)-The members of Lancaster Union
Masonic Lodge, whose brick building at
Lancaster Courthouse was recently de-
stroyed by fire, will remove the corner
stone from the wrecked wall on Thanks
giving-Day (NOvember 2fth) with impos-
ing ceremonies The building was erect
ed and cornerstone laid fifty years ago.
and old inhabitants say there are trlnkets
OF rare interest I'm the latter.
Mir and Mrs. W S Diller and two chill
dren. residing near Rehoboth, in Northum-
berland county. developed symptoms OF
poison on Monday night, after drinking
tea. The beverage is supposed 10 have
caused the trouble. as several children
who did not drink IL were not affected.
Three physicians labored with the vic
tins all night. and their condition is now
one of improvement.
Many rabbits were this week killed
along the Rappahannock for market, but
the hunters were disappointed in finding
that the Baltimore steamers would not
take them. The Maryland laws prohibit
their being killed or had in possession this
early in the season.
The delinquent land operators have just
completed their lists of applications IN the
Northern Neck and have moved over to
the county south Of the Rappahannock
river.
Lawson-Ball Camp, Confederate Vete-
rams, held a big rally on Tuesday. at
Lancaster Courthouse.