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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-02-03
she Acts as Valet.

There are at least four men in this
town who will never be pampered and
"done for" when they marry as they
are now. One of them is Il widower; the
other three are dyed in the wool bacbe-
lors. They live i'll handsome apartments
in the west end, and between them they
have woman valet. She Is a mothcrly
looking, middle aged creature, quite
ladylike, and always as neat as a pin in
her attire. She probably does not see
her employers once month. She goes
to their rooms every day after they have
left them and puts their clothes in or
der. She gets the laundry ready and de-
livers it to the laundry wagon on speci-
fed days. She is there when it is re-
turned, sorts it, sews on missing but
tons, darns the silken socks, puts the
handkerchiefs between their scent bags
and regularly once a week she cleans
out the drawers
When one of her charges leaves her a
note, saying that he is going to the
theater or a party at night, she lays his
dress suit out, puts the shirt ready, ad-
justs the buttons, varnishes his pumps
in fact, has everything 60 that all the
man has to do is to put them on. Next
morning they are as carefully put away.
His various suits of clothes are brushed
every day, and his valet doesn't have to
be told when they should go to the tai
lor for fresh creases in the trousers and
a sponging of coat and vest.
A moderate charge per week is made
for the service by this woman, who
makes really good living out Of her
clever idea of doing for gentlemen
st. Louis Republic.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-02-03
The womenaMusical Clubs.

The movement toward the establish
nent of a national federation of wo-
men S musical clubs is progressing in Sc
satisfactory manner that temporary
organization is now assured. The chair
man of the committee appointed for the
purpose at the last annual convention OF
the National Music Teachers associa-
ton, Mrs. Theodore Sutro, las just sent
ont an official circular announcing meet
ings for the permanent organization OF
the new association on tuesday and
Wednesday, Jan. 25 and &c, in Chicago,
and inviting every musical club to send
a delegate and declaring the eligibility
of I'll women's clubs which have
musical department. This is important
news and reflects much credit upon
Mrs. Sutro and her able and industrious
colleagues. The admission of depart
ment clubs in which one department. is
devoted TO music is very wise and
even statesmanlike step. 1t brings into
the organization many of the largest
and most influential societies Of the
land.
In the past two years at least l, 200 of
the great womel's clubs of the country
have adopted The department system
and have made music a regular subject
of study and work The new rule will
bring in other types and classes of or
carnations. Among these may be men
toned the Clio, which conducts through
out the season double course, one part
being literary and the other musical;
the Fenelon, which is historical, liter
airy, artistic and musical Philitscipoma,
which mbines philosophy, literature,
science, poetry and music; the German
Wagner clubs, whose object is the crit
ical study of the literary as well as the
musical compositions of that world re-
nowned musician; the folklore socie
ties, which devote as much attention to
the rescue and preservation of folk songs
and folk music as they do to folk tales;
kindergarten music leagues, and church
choir clubs.
The advantages of the federation
will be many and important. 1t will or
ganize musical sentiment throughout
the United States and thus create what
has been needed for SO many years, a
musical world i'll the United States. By
its annual meetings and sectional meet
ings it will enable the public to become
better acquainted with the leading COM
posers, singers and musicians and will
aid those just beginning musical career
who under present conditions find their
progress embarrassed by being unknown.
A national bureau may be had which
will facilitate the study of music
throughout the land, the giving of con-
certs, the presentation Of operas and
oratorios, the development of grand con-
certs and grand opera, and, above all,
the holding Of great musical festivals.
-Margherita Arlina Hamm in New
York Mail and Express.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-02-03
ortn Mentioning.

Writing table accessories in dresden
ware are again very popular.
Loving cups in bohemian glass, with
liberal supply of gilt ornamentatlon,
are decidedly decorative.
Special receptacles are now designed
for special flowers. popular examples
being chrysanthemum vases, aster and
orchid vases, rose bowls ana the like.
Numbered with rare examI les in Jap
anese silverware are dirks, boxes vases,
trays and other charming additions to
the curio table and cabinet. Among
practical pieces are fascinating spoons,
tea caddies and fruit servers.
Tea and coffee services represent a
diversity of patterns. There is the
Queen Anne, with f1uted body and ebo-
ny knobs and handles; George II serv-
ice, massive and impressive, and the
richly chased service of Louis XIV peri
Cd
1t is stated that Stuart Robson in view
of his advancing years contemplates re-
firing from the stage He is rich and
can afford to do so.
Sir Henry Irving and Miss Ellen
Terry will soon start on a professional
tour of the British provinces which
will last until December
Mrs. S. A Baker of the Thomas
Keene company, now in her eighty sec
ond year, claims the distinction of be-
ing the Oldest actress on the stage.
Charles Frohman is reported by cable
to have paid $3.50, 600 for the lease of
the Duke of York s theater in London
and contracted to pay rental of $25, :
900 year besides
r n5yelty wrap is shaped like an
eton jacket. The body portion is or
cloth deliberately embroidered and braid
ed. The sleeves are formed of double
frills of Japanese Grape, closely plated
and edged with lace. The high collar
is of the embroidered fabric and an i'll
ner collar is of plated Grape.
A reception dress of royal purple vel
vet has trimmings and accessories of
golden yellow. A fringe of gold beads
headed with a group of beads and gold
thread makes a striking and elegant
garniture. The front and sleeves are
covered with yellow chiffon with gold
spangles. New York Ledger.
miles every night and follows his occu-
patton as a printer during the day His
name is William H. Anderson, and he
is a member of the Century wheelmen
Jimmy Michael has younger broth
er of the name of William. who has
just made his debut as racing man in
a two mile race in Wales. He finished
second, 100 yards behind the winner.
William is described as even smaller
than his brother; otherwise he is his
exact counterpart in appearance. His
ambition is to become as celebrated as
his brother Jimmv.
The late Senator Doo1ittle began his
speech before the Springfield Ills.) con-
vention which nominated Lincoln as
follows: Il believe in the God Almigh-
ty, and under him l believe in Abraham
Lincoln, his integrity and patriotism. y
The cheers which greeted this were so
tumultuous that he was forced to sit
down.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-02-03
The London School Board.

It is considered marked honor to
hold a position upon the London school
board, and as a rule only men and
women of known ability and high posi-
ton are chosen. Women are greatly
in favor in this capacity, and in the
elections women houscholdcrs are not
only qualified. but are urged to vote.
Out of a board Of 90 recently elected Z
are women-a larger proportion of
women probably than is represented
upon the school board of any American
city. Two are of especial ability and
thoroughly experienced in educational
matters. They are Miss III A. Eve and
Miss Honnor MCrten.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-02-03

A Moscow dentist has solved the
problem of supplying the human mouth
with false teeth which will grow into
the gums as firmly as natural ones. DR..
Zamesky has performed several success
full operations ON dogs as well as hu-
man beings. The teeth are made of gut
ia percha, porcelain or metal, as the case
may be. At the root of the false tooth
holes are made. Holes are also made
upward into the jaw. The tooth is then
placed in the cavity. La short time
soft granulated growth finds its way
from the patients jaw into the holes
in the tooth. This growth gradually
hardens and holds the tooth in position.
1t is stated that it does not matter
whether the cavity in which the tooth
is to be placed is one from which nat
ural tooth has been drawn recently or
whether it has been healed for some
years. Moscow Letter.
Wool and silk mixed goods are much
in favor. In both dark and light colors
these handsome materials may be seen,
and their wearing qualities are superb
They usually come in double widths
and have an exclusive appearance that
will commend them.
As lining fur chinchilla is supplant-
ing ermine. Nothing more exquisitely
soft and luxurious can be imagined than
this lining, and the handsomest and
most expensive wraps for both street
and opera wear now show the inside a
dainty mass of pale gray chinchilla
Brick red is seen in many fashionable
gowns and wraps in Paris. Trimmed,
with black cloth strips or braid it is at
once striking and effective and is said
to be serviceable to the laRt. All shades
of brown, tan and castor are also popu-
lar in Paris.-New York Tribune
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-02-03
W MGR Orr OF AIrck.

success ui dairy mau has in his
employ $s,-,ir y hose love Tor cattle
Is rather UNUSUAL, aud the care / e
gives the cows is almost amusing,
but 1t hn- proven profithhle, for the
herd has a better butter record than
nny other for miles around The
Swede makes it his daily Lnsiness
during he winter 10 brush and curry
the cows as he does tie horses; the
TODD Is carefully prepared and regu-
larly given III proper quantities, an
occasional dainty, not part of the
regular ration, being included. The
water is tempered in the coolest
weather, the barns are free from
drau hts and the bedding is clean
and literally supplied. Almost IN
consciously other dairymen In the
neighbood have adopted the sa me
plan aud are daily proving It's value.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-02-03
His SYstRm.

Towne-But the race is nearly over,
and the horse you mention is running
two laps behind. Why do you want to
bet ON him?
Browne-Because it is the unexpected
that always happens. York Truth.
Color Scheme For small Room.
Small rooms, such as dens and studies,
have this season been made more effect
i've by denim than formerly. For wall
coverings papers in cream tones with a
conventionalized flower, either in blue
or green, have been given for this place
a wider range. One clever homemaker
has fitted up for her sou den in which
every tone of green lends its aid. AS a
wall dressing denim is not only durable
but artistic, especially the forest green.
For this place it was fastened up on its
se1vage by small gimp tacks and smooth
" pulled down toward the surface On
the floor was an excellent wool filling
of the same dark green, and over it was
q heavy rug of japanese make, the back
ground white, with figures in zigzag
lines of green. Decorator and Furnish
eE. Not Yet kin.
Sir Nicholas Bacon had once TO SEN
sazoe a number of malefactors to be
hanged. One of these, by name Hogg,
pleaded hard for mercy and among
other pleas put in that of kinship.
"Nay," says Bacon. .tHow do you
make that out?' Says the prisoner.
ssMy name is Hogg and yours is Bacon,
and Hogg has ever been kin to Bacon. "
sNot, - says Bacon, It'll it has been
we'll hanged" and forthwith confirmed
the sentence. Exchange.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-02-03

The very newest trimming, and the
one that will lead another season, is the
narrow fringe which carries our moth
ers back to the days when our grand
mothers best gown had rows of fringe
as the fashionable trimming. The truly
fashionable woman this season looks,
indeed, a veritable princess, decked out
in real and imitation jewels for which
fashion has found SO many uses. They
sparkle at every movement, from the
crown of her head to the toe of her
pointed slipper, and appear at the most
unlocked for places in her garments. 1t
is indeed pre- eminently a season of jew
eled effects in fashionable costumes.
Light colored velvet gowns are trimmed
with fine cut steel or silver passemen-
terie, ribbons, chiffon, gimps, jeweled
nets and laces, with the addition Of
bright flowers on the low cut bodice.
Panels of lace and beaded effects are
also seen on the skirts of both black and
colored velvet gowns. - Woman S Home
Com DaniUn
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-02-03
A Cat Hotel.


Golden Days.
A New York lady and her daughter
recently openet u hotel Tor eats, and
it seems to have 'urned out pay ing
concern, Tor tEey receive a large
number of both winter and rnmmer
boArdrrs The cats hotel is -ifun-
ted close to the Hudson river aud
rel ICES in thu name OF NAurnrhaun
tarm. For So cat Is boarded for
one month, and there are no extras
Each cat has It's own little home and
even its own yard, which is turfed.
Pussy is an exclusive creature and
often dislikes to he made to cat or
indeed, to mix. The only other
boarders taken are parrots and
canarleS.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-02-03
RAMS HORN WRINKLES.

No sacrifice is bitter when sweetened
by love.
Unbidden guests give pleasure-when
they go.
The pruned limb is seldom the one
that dies.
A little mans happiness consists in
magnifying himself.
1t takes both grace and grit to bear
disappointment well.
When man makes fool of himself,
he generally does the job well.
As matter of fact, nobody believes
in hell except for his neighbor.
The commonest kind of cheerful giver
is the one who gives nothing but good
advice.
When We cannot DO as we would, it
will smooth the jolts to be willing to
do as we should.
One trouble with the world is that
there are so many people in it who are
content to drift down stream.
Few of US gain by the mistakes #
others, but he who fails to profit by his
own mistakes will soon be bankrupt IL
knowledge. Ram Horn.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-02-03
A RAILROAD POSSIBILITY.
Through Line Via ReidsviIlc, Win
sTon aud GasIonia.

Oh ri tie Observer.
\ Aluston sp,ciul To thu Observsr
hao irtii'loLed the prusp' GIVE ruI-
- al ii rnilroud line Ir,m krLers-
Vile 10 k-idsvill-, aud "a the Win
-Uon papers "A good deHl has l. Ell
said al ont the building ot ,, railroad
between thee two points - have
understood that = = Southern Rail
way CUlu{ any : urtlnd this move
meut, and / SO IL nIHS mean a good
deal II hEs been suga estpd to us
that this Is the Revival of a project
which haa been dts, used 0uite "A
good deal in the past, hy winch the
Suuthrra would render itself indie
pendent al the North Carolina Kali
road ,dl- plan out.nplaUes "a line
via R-idsYillt. k"rnrrsvillt., Winston.
Mutksviii. aud VI ,ore=ville. and
th.nee dir"ct - G. lstDuia, crps-ir q
n C.tta.vtl t-u- S--nl,y Cr+...k
by etrh n IN" rot only wonli iudr-
tendrnce b. szsur q r1 b 20 40
miles in distance saved, aud Ghtr-
lotte, Concuri, : tlishdrv. Lexington,
Thomasvllle nnI Hlgn Poino br lett
out Ia the cpld-tha' l. to say n. V
would be OF The maui line ana on a
Local line.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-02-03
Clever Child Acrobats.

Two little child acrobats of London
named Rafail and Rosario, perform the
most remarkable feats of balancing.
The boy. Rafail, is a young Hercules.
He supports Rosario by her neck in his
hand, ard she keeps her balance for sew
eral minutes-a most difficult thing to
do. She must keep her body absolutely
rigid, and the boy has to combine
strength and skill in wonderful de-
gree Rafail sometimes uses Rosario as
a human dumbbell and lifts her up from
16 to 20 times with seemingly no effort
at all.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-02-03
ANCIENT BARRIERS.

The cult of the beard, according to
the ancient Jewish writer's started III
the garden of Eden. Adam, they tell us,
was several miles in height and was
furnished with a prodigious beard
which reached to his middle. The an
cient Jews, presumably on account of
this believed Edenic origin, held the
beard in such high esteem that they
considered it greater insult to seize a
man by his beard than to tread on his
corns. They cherished the hair on their
faces as the callow youth of today does
his adolescent mustache, trimmed it in
various forms, perfumed it with odorous
substances and cut it only as a sign of
great aff1iction. So far did they carry
their veneration for its dignity that
laws were actually passed regarding
the manner of its wearing. This was
probably done, however, in order that
the chosen people might not initiate the
neighboring races that made hair offer
ings to their gods, nor their former mas
tiers, the Egyptians, who were great pa
irons of BARRIERS.
The barber's lot was happy one in
the land of Egypt, where the people had
such a high regard for the tonsorial art
that the majority of the men shaved not
only the face, but the entire head and
capped their bald pates with wigs,
while the priests went even further and
shaved the entire body every third day.
With this constant scraping of chins
going on the barber's trade was an i'm
portant one in the home of the pharaohs,
and its followers We're kept busily run
ming throughout the length and breadth
of the land from early morning until
sunset. They carried their tools in an
open mouthed basket, aud their razors
were shaped like small Ratchet with
curved handle.-Lippincot Magazine.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-02-03
Taking course in Medicine

Wade Fl Bynum, who was a resi-
dent of Winston for several years,
being a member Of the mercantile
firm Of Hinshaw & Bynum, is at the
University studying medicine. Mr..
Bynum, after leaving Winston, went
to California and was on the staff of
the San Francisco Call for some time,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-02-03
now to Make Tomato Toast.

Use fresh tomatoes stewed or third
of can of tomatoes heated in sauce
pan with quarter teaspoonfu1 OF salt.
half teaspoonfu1 of butter. one of sugar
and a dash of white pepper. Boil ten
minutes Have ready nice slices OF
toast from which the crust has been
cut. Pour the mixture over the toast,
which may be buttered or not, and
serve.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-02-03
Another Gonr-

"AnoGher illusion gone!" says the
s. James Gazette. "How many mil
lions of pilgrims have reverent1y stood
by the pillar at Chillon and examined
the footmarks left by the immortal pris-
oner with the chainless mind? The sur
veyor to the cantonal council of Vaud
has been going into the matter, and the
footsteps are to disappear as being mot
authentic, but pious fraud, restored
every few years for the benefit of cred
ulous tourists -
fnat daily salt water bath given Co
a delicate child will greatly strengthen
It
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-02-03
A Fifty Cent Horse.

A Trade street horse exchanged
owners twice recently The first Tur.
chaser was little negro who gave tive
cents for the poor, hungry looking an
imal. Sdmbu, after an earnest effort
ucceeded IN getting rid OF his prop
erty before feeding time He solo
horse and bride To white man ful
80 cents-a clear profit OF 10 The
mans wife went eff and brought SON,
corn but the animals actions indI
Gated that the food was either too
rich for him or that his teeth weit
too bad for grain.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-02-03
Good Raads.


AJIdUId JOIJ-.aI.
Tie gospel Of good roads is being
preached in every state in the Union
and its wisdom Is being demon
strated more coDvincingly every day.
The question formerly was, Can
W. afford TO h'lil3 good raadS
We have grown Wiser aId now the
almost universal conviction IL that
we cannot afford TO do without good
roads
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-02-03
A FELLOW Feeling.

"Why do you persist in looking at
the moon and sighing?" she asked while
gently steering their course toward the
candy emporium.
''Pure sympathy" in an absent
minded way. cts ON its last quarter. -
Detroit Free Press.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-02-03
DON'T NegIec. Your Liver.

Liver troubles quickly result in serious
complications, and the man who neglects his
liver has little regard for health. A bottle
of Browns Iron Bitters taken now and then
disease has developed, Browns Iron Bitters
will cure it permanently. Strength and
vitality will always follow its use.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-02-03
Winter Capes.

A characteristic of the winter capes
more on less accentuated by different
makers, is their easy fullness below the
neck portion, although most of the deep
ripple of last winter is absent. Many
capes have darts on the shoulders, others
are mounted like ruffie on a deep yoke,
made as rule Of contrasting fur with
an additional decoration of fur tail
fringes and white lace. Great diversity
is noticeable in the length of capes this
season, but the style which reaches just
below and cuts off the waist from view
is the least popular. They are either
comfortable looking three-quarter mod
els reaching considerably below the
hips, or they are mere fancy pelerines
or collarettes covering the shoulder tips,
some with long stole ends finished with
fur tails. Others, again, have simple
circular shape, with or without the add
ed yoke. New York Post.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-02-03

''Was there anything so wonderful in
Leander's swimming the Hel1espont?''
Yes, y replied the theatrical man
ager. 1t has always been mystery to
me why he wasted his opportunities
and threw away his life. He could have
made enough money with tank drama
to buy steam launch. "-Washingtop
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-02-03
Smallpox in Mining Towns.

Telegraphic information veri6es a
report that smallpox has developed at
several mining towns between Mid
dlesborough, KY, and Norton, Va. A
number of cases are reported and an
epidemic is feared. Bristol, Bigstone
Gap and other towns will quaran-
time
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-02-03
REASON IN HIS REGRET.
He Mourned the Late Mr.. Brown ant
Mourned Him Fervently

He Mourned the Late Mr.. Brown and
Mourned Him Fervently.
81 have come said the stranger
with the mild face and the side whisk-
ers to the undertaken in the little town,
''to make some inquiries concerning
the late Mr.. Brown. What kind of
grave did you give him?"
"Mr. Joseph Brown, sir said the
undertaken, Twas a poor man when
he died, and his widow could not afford
really high class obsequies. In fact,
there is no harm in stating that there
is no stone over the grave at all. Mrs.
Brown left here very shortly after her
husbands death and has not siIce re-
turned. No one in our town has seen
her subsequently.
The stranger pondered a moment OF
two, and then drew his chair up to the
undertaken.
"Your information agrees perfectly
with what l had supposed he said.
''Now l want you to erect the handsom-
est stone you We got over the grave, and
on this stone l wish the following in
scription to be cut and gilded:
MOURN
HIS
LOSS,
HOW
DEEPLY
NONE
CAN
TELL.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-02-03

New York .shorse merchants; say
that their trade is in better shape than
at any time in the last four years.
The turf war IN California is at an
end. Concessions have been made On
both sides, and the calumet has been
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-02-03

When angry, count ten before you
speak; II very angry, count a hun
dred.