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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10

CONGRESS is to be congratulated
upon it's defeat of the Loud postal
bill, which sought 10 impose heavy
and unjust burdens upon the news
papers of the country. The feature
of the bill which deprived of the
pound rates blood and thunder
novels, which are dated only for the
purpose of securing the lowest rate
of postage, was to be commended,
but otherwise the bill was harmful
and its defeat is in harmony with a
sense of justice, of which it's author
appeared to be deficient.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
written I'm 1861.

The reporter was shown a letter
on Tuesday written at Ireka, Miss,
on June oath, 1861, by DR.. N. Trayil-
lion to 81. NJ Austin, OF Dayie county.
The writer was native of the same
county, but was In the war at the
time. The letter was in the possess
sion of P. Barnacastle, of Advance,
this morning and he was trying to sell
it. Brown the jeweler, offered him 30
cents, but the owner wanted more for
his relic
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10

In covering cartoons of Hanna
with dollar marks, Davenport sized
up the crafty politician about right.
Hanna is looking after the dollar
side of the Maine disaster and this
side appears to be uppermost in his
mind. 1t is true that dollars &C.
compIish a great many things, par
ticularly in these latter days, even to
the extent of controlling a national
election, but we take it that dollars
will not satisfy the American people
if it is shown that the explosion of
the Maine was the work of Spanish
fends.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
Time Required.

Washington Star.
II wonder" said the artist
thoughtfully, "what price that pic
ture ought to command"
"Oh," replied the dealer, cheerfully,
"there is no way of telling that.
You're not dead yet, you know"
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
MORE WAR-LIKE.

War with Spain may be averted,
but it would be idle to attempt to
disguise the fact that the prospects
for such conflict are increasing.
The movements by both countries
Indicate Enthusiastically the possibility
Of q clash, and the most recent
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10

WE hear of numerous offers OF
swords in the event of war with
Spain. 1t should be remembered
that more guns than swords will be
required if hostilities ensue. Ii you
want to do really patriotic act
tender your gun.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10

The next Legislature OF North
Carolina must be Democratic if good
government is to be restored to the
State. Let every citizen who loves
his State help to turn the rascals out.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10

AT the Goth of May celebration, at
Charlotte, there will be held the first
reunion of the North Carolina
Division of United Confederate Vet
Grams. The Commanding General
has issued an order to this effect and
says he trusts that every Camp in
the Division will be represented by
at least three delegates. The attend
ance, however, is not limited, as
every worthy ex-Confederate, wheth-
er a member of the q. =. V. or not, is
cordially invited to be present. Nor
feet Camp should be represented at
the relnion and we presume that
steps to this end will soon be taken.
The suffering in Cuba appeals to
the tender sympathy of humane
people everywhere. Some idea of
the misery that prevails may be
drawn from statement made by a
returned New Yorker, Mr.. W. W..
Howard, who says: 81 was in
Armenia with Clara Barton but no.
where in Armenia did / see such suff-
ering and famine as have witnessed
in Cuba. among the pacificos and
recommendation. Men, women and
children are so emaciated from priva-
ton that their ribs and bones
almost come through their shlivelled
skins. If ever people needed relief, it
Is those wretched reconcentrados."
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10

MAY it not be that increased travel
will compensate the railroads for re-
duction in passenger rates? we
have not seen this question discussed
in the argument pro and con.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
Useless.
Washington Star.

washington SLar.
"What do you think of that bill /
have prepared to introduce?" in
quired one member of the legislature.
ut is a sheer waste of time" replied
the other. sit isn't practical enough
to get your name into the news
papers,"
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10

WILL the Governors reverend
Private Secretary be able to reduce
His Highness' obstreperousness ana
general explosiveness?
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10

So touched was he by the suffering
he witnessed in Cuba, Senator Proc
tor donated fifteen hundred dollars
to Clara Barton for the relief OF the
reconcentrados.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENTS.


A feature of the New Orleans Carni-
val which attracts the "trippers of
the light fantastic" as well as many
admirers of gorgeous. spectacular
scenes, are the balls connected With
the festivities. As the number of
participants and spectators is neces
sarily limited, tickets of admission
are eagerly sought for and it is con-
sidered quite compliment in "saw-
ciety" circles to be among the in
vited. These balls are said to be
very splendid affairs of the kind, and
as their nature is not generally
known we compile from the Picayune
an account of the opening scenes of
the Gomus ball this year:
'The curtain did not rise till about
$50 O'Clock. Its ascent then re-
vealed the maskers grouped grace
fully in semi-circle, with Comus in
the midst. The splendid costumes,
SO much admired by all who wit
messed the pageant on the streets,
were worn. They were very hand
some, in many instances of rare
artistic excellence, and invariably of
rich and costly materials.
The stage setting presented several
novelties. The scenery represented a
forest, and was arranged so as to
include the spaces on either side of
the stage proper, thus forming addi-
tional dancing room behind the
proscenium arches. The throne OF
Comus was an elaborate affair, sup
ported on a dais reached by double
step. The two ends were gilded
lions, and supported ornamental
pedestals, which afforded resting
places for richly-colored peacocks.
B. hind the throne was sort of sum
burst, covered with silver foil, with
huge tapering rays projecting dis
lance of twenty feet upward. This
glittering object received the illumi-
nation of a constantly changing cal
cium light, and was further lit mp
from beneath, where electric bulbs
were arranged. The effect was ex
ceptionally beautiful.
Above the sunburst, and forming q
sort OF canopy to the throne, were
oak branches draped with moss, long
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10

THERE may not be war, but 1t is
apparent that Uncle Sam is prepar-
ing for such an emergency.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
IeYou Wish to BE Well.

attacks of disease. Your blood must be kept
pure. your stomach and digestive organs in
order. your appetite good. Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla is the medicine to build yon up, purify
and enrich your blood and give you strength.
1t creates an appetite and gives digestive
power.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10

SPAIN has a record for horrible
barbarity, running through many
years, and if she did not have a hand
in the Maine disaster it was not be-
cause she was lacking in the vindic-
tiveness, treachery and heartless
cruelty that would necessarily
prompt such a dastardly deed.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10

It is proposed to erect q monument
ON the GuilfOrd Battle Ground TO
nLfQht Horse Harry Lees buglef,
who fell near Oak Ridge, during Gen.
Greene's retreat across the State.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
Oft Proved.

Philadelphia Times.
Money has wings, as is f'equ 'ntly
shown by fiers in the stock market.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10

The man who knows nothing
kept what he has learned from
looks, ia poorly educated.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10

Hoods pills are the favorite family
cathartic, easy to take, eaiy to operate.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
Women "Drummers" in Germany.
Exchange.

Exchange.
While the woman drummer" here
is not greatly in evidence. in Ger
many members Of that body are
most common, and go their rounds
on tricycles, to which are attached
their boxes of samples.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10
Star tjBrand & Anchor g. Brand
(SDECIALS)
Tobacco Fertilizers.

These brands been before the public for than thirty
yields
Rich Flavor Fine Texture and Good Price desired these
celebrated brands Don't with
when the old and tried the Make
your plans to these brands your '98 crop.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10

Why does a man always promise
to be good when he's too sick to be
bad?
Why don't some bad debt agency
undertake to collect the living the
world owes q man?
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10

Why isn't a medical glass sani-
tary measure?
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10

For a bankrupt nation Spain APP
pears to be rather flush with money
just now and the fact makes perth
nent the inquiry, where did she get
it? The general opinion seems to be
that French fnanciers are backing
Spain and this leads to the sugges-
ton that Spain would not be with
out sympathizers in the event of war
with the United States. In this view
of the case it appears that it would
be stroke of strategy in the United
States to purchase all the warships
now in course of construction and
nearly completed, that may BE-
bought-that is if the idea of war is
seriously entertained by the govern
ment.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10

Why isn't book keepers lunch
the bite OF an adder?
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-10

Tobacco prfection
men and discretion % uset famous
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-12
FATAL SHOOTING AT BRIDGEvILLE.

In Quarrel Overa Vest, Alexander Close
Puts -Four Revolver Bullets Into W. Il.
TRUTHS Bohy--Thv AssaiIant Arrested.
Bridgevilla, May 10. Nv. b. Truitt OF
tho firm of TruitE 81 Wingate was per
hans fatally injured, this morning, by
heing shot with revolver in the hands
Of Alexander Close.
There was trouble over a vest Close
had bought Of tho firm, and tho shoot
ing was tho result.
Close emptied his revolver, four of
the bullets entering Truths stomach,
while the fifth went through his hand.
Close was Immediately arrested by
Constable Dimes and placed in the
lookup. He will be given a hearing as
soon as Magistrate Wiley returns to
town, the latter having driven out in
the country.
Close came here a few years ago from
Maryland. lie has no occupation, but
receives monthly allowances from Bal
tlmore. He is said to own considerable
Baltimore property, which is in trust.
Truitt was but recently married to
M lisa Bo6tie OF LAurel
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-12


In the course OF an editorial, undsr
the above caption, abiding to the good
feeling of Great Britain for the United
States in the present international
crisis, the Delawarean says:
"For this gratifying sentiment 10
Great Britain, for this friendship
which is now proving OF such in
eetimable value, no man deserves so
much credit az Thomas f. Bayard. No
man during the life OF the Republic
has done so much to promote and effect
the strong friendship now so happily
existing between the two great Anglo
Saxon nations of the aarth.
During all the time when BIS was &C.
complishing so much for our country as
its Ambassador at the Court OF st.
James, abuse and denunciation were
heaped upon him. There were wild
iingoes then, just as there are now. Their
stock In trade was denunciation 81
England, and their sole delight was to
twist the British lions tail. They
were crazy to involve this country in a
needless war with Great Britain, Just
as they have been prime factor in
forcing the war with Spain, while ii is
quite possible that satisfactory settle.
ment might have been made and an
honorable peace maintained IL the
mouths OF these men could have been
padlocked. They show no disposition
to do the fighting now that they have
chance, and of course they would
have done none of the fighting IL they
had succeeded in plunging the nation
into war with Great Britain. They
disliked Mr.. Bayard because he wished
to preserve the peace and promote
friendship between his own county
and that to which he was sent. They
denounced him for being a gentleman
and diplomat, instead of acting like
boor and bully. They accused him
Of belonging to England and ATTEMPTED
to make him an Englishman.
Men and their policies are often
misunderstood and denounced, but il
they are wise and honest and patriotic
time frequently brings complete win.
dicstion. Tho veriest lingo of the
whole tribe, unless devoid of honesty
and intelligence, ought now to be able
to see the wisdom of Mr.. Bayard't
course He was not an Englishmau,
but an American rendering his country
most valuable service. The result
proves him to have been wise
piplomat and statesman. He was build
ing better than his critics knew, prob.
ably better than he himself appreciated.
1.-THE country is now reaping the
benefit OF his work."
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-12
Ninety Thousand Dollars
Worth of New Shoes

The shoes-spring and summer
sorts-deserVe special reception.
They have it. Shoes are no more
prosaic than is millnery-for there
are at least seventy-five entirely
new styles shown here now. The
ultra-fashionable shoe for women is
mannish. The modish shoe for men
is low cut.
This is more than usual shoe
store, for our foot care starts with
designing right shoes, gathering
proper leather and watching the
making at every stage.
The shoe business hasn't conferred
here by chance. We sold upwards
of million pairs last year because
we deserved to sell them. Judged
by ruling shoe values-and we have
submitted the more promising shoes
from the other stores to the analysis
OF the knife to know their structure
1t is safe to say that in shoes from
81 to Sc a pair we effect for you a
clear economy of 81 to So a pair.
such business makes possible
values like this
2100 Pairs Women'S 81 and SIS
Kidskin Boots at So.
Button and lace, tipped with pat.
ent leather. Bulldog, opera and
com toes; seven widths; all lengths.
these shoes were to fetch 81 and
s5-thousands OF pairs like them
did fetch those prices. But these in
addition to our regular stocks, and
out they 60. So.
John Vs'anamaIser.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-12
Political Rsform in delaware.

Representative Dempsey has intro
duced in the House of Representatives
at Dover bill to prevent clubs or asso-
Citations from making contributions for
pulitical purposes. 1t is intended as a
measure of political reform.
Whils Representative Dempsey'a bill,
the text of which has not yet been
made public, may not be a wise or
prudent measure, it should not serve
to bring upon him ridicule and con
tempt. No measure OF political reform,
no matter how strident or ridiculous
it's provisions, IL it is proposed in good
faith, should be received in any such
spirit. Rather encourage all moves in
this direction, and discuss them
seriously, in sincere effort to get
whatever may be considered best and
most conducive to real political reform.
That such reform has long been
needed in Delaware is apparent to all.
Both the leading political parties have
been stepped to their eyes in political
corruption in past campaigns, and de-
bauchery of the suffrage became the
acknowledged rule at all elections. Sc
widespread did the evil become that
it penetrated to the channels of busi
ness, and it has been shown by the
recent sworn testimony of the offender
that considerable portion of an ex-
tensive bank defRlcation was attributed
to this debasing influence.
Any measure, therefore, directed
towards reform, should at least be
decently treated. To ridicule a bill Of
this character, no matter what it's pro
visions, SO long as its intent is serious,
is simply to write one down as opposed
to reform OF any Kind.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-12
OId Dominion stea,nship Co.

Tins Stockholders of the Old Domin.
ion Steamship Co. met in special SOS
sion at the Clayton House Tuesday and
endorsed the action OF the directors in
issuing bonds for retiring outstanding
bonds and building ships. Thuse pres.
ent were President ii. A. Bourne. Vice.
President W. l., Guillandne. Secretary
y. Is. Johnston, William Rowland and
II. Galbraith Ward, all of New York,
Horace 4. Hoffman of Baltimore, pre-,
sident OF the old Hay Line; ex CIV.
e. q. StoGkley OF Georgetown, OK Con.
gresham J. W. Causey of Milford, and
Samuel x. Smith OF this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-12
NEW cIMP ar MIDDLEroWS.
Removal From Camp Tunnel acc nm
plished.

Removal From Camp Tunnel ACC nm
plished.
Camp Ebe W. Tunnel, near Middle
town, May IL. The United States
forces here are fully installed in their
new quarters, having moved everything
over from the National Guard encamp
ment yesterday, The new camp is
north of the original camping ground
on what was formerly the parade field.
Tho fonts OF the officers are near the
tiagpole and face the tents of the
privates. aud, being on the highest
point in tho fell, give tho officers q
good opportunity TO take in tho oncamp-
ment at glance. Most OF tho OF cers'
tents were moved on Monday ovaning,
and at thv Same time tho tents OF Col.
Wickorsham and tha other officers OF
the National Guard were struck and
erected in tho rear Of the tents occupied
BY the company commanders
Tho early part of yesterday morning
was consumed by the men in removing
thu contents OF their tsnta, and, at
signal, oil tents of the four companies
in the battalion fell at ono TINA, at
1870 O'Clock, ard were Immediately
taken to tho now location and snt up
there. The change was Welcome to the
men, as tho ground at tho now location
had become dry, which gave thom dry
floors All OF the heddiug nntl otbor
artirlos In the tents wDrp aired. and tho
change undoubtedly improved the SAM.
tary condition OF tho encampment.
New guard lines wero also laid out on
M0nduy night, and each opcampmapt
had its own Hentinels, independent of
tho other. A password was also given
out and those who were without II had
Great difficulty in entering tho United
States oncamIment.
There are now about 700 men in
camp, and others who have been re-.
cruitsd will not he sent dawn until 10.
day, as the additional tents hare mt
boon received. 1t ia expected that tho
tents aud extra clothing will be here
to-day, and all who desire to enlint can
bs accommodated. A consignment Of
blankets arrived yesterday.
The inembars of Co. L having heard
that Capt. Carton had resigned bis
commission. hRvo sDnt petitions 10 Gov.
Tunnel and Col. Wickeraham, making
that First Lieutenant WhsatIoy BIZ com.
missioned captain.
Gov. Tunnel yesterday Issued com.
missionH to the officers in the First
battalion, who have been sworn into
the government. Similar commissions
will be issued by the United Statea
the Governor having been advised that
his wishes in this connection would bo
respected.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-12

The 10 cent trial sizs Of Elys Crenm Balm,
which can be had Of the druggist Is sufficient 10
demonstrate its great merit. Send 10 cents wa
win mail II. Full size. 80 cents.
Ei.i BROS, 80 Warren ST., n. Y, City
Catarrh caused :inicnlty in speaking and 10 a
great e&iont loss OF h"HTIig. BY the usa uf Ely's
cream Balm dropping OF mucus mas ceased
voice aud hearing have greatly improved d
W, Davidson, Atty at Law, Monmouth, III.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-12

Now York. May 10. Charles II. Have.
meyer, son of the late Theodore Haye.
meyer, committed suicide last night AT
his home in Roslyn, l.. |. lis shot
himself through the brain. Mr.. Have.
meyer was 80 years of age ami wealthy.
iie leaves wife ana three Children.
No motive fur the suicide ia Euown.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-12

Washington, May TO- The lighthouse
hulletin issued to-day states that nm
May 30 the front and rear lights Of the
New Castle geight station, mark.
ing the channel OF the Delaware River.
passing to eastward Of Pea Patch Shoal
ana Pea Patch Island, we're discon.
tinued.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-12
A Dress Goods Argument
AND SOME PRICES

Plain fabrics-coverts, Venetians,
poplins, whipcords, and the like,
are in great demand this year by
women of fine taste. But plain
goods call for a care in the buying.
Be sure, first of all, of the quality
therein lies the beauty. Very
low priced dress goods have their
uses, but avoid them in plain
weaves. This group will give safe
and good selection
Plain color Poplins, 81 to SITS
Mixed color PoplinS, ST rs to Sl.50
Covert Cloths, 81 to SITS
Whipeord Coverts, Sl.25 to SITS
There will be need for dresses Of
rather rougher weave, for outing at
least; many will choose them for
all wear. So here are the Cheviots
and Serges. 75e TO s1.75, and
fancy weaves from 3715c.
BLACK G00DS-High in favor.
fair in price, and good black dress
is useful till the last of it is gone.
Fashion and popular favor center
on blacks this year.
All-silk Grenadines start at 37Xe.
Atwood Challis, Sic to Sl.25.
Atwood Examines, 2je to 81 rs
Plain Mohairs, 2Sc to 81.
Sk-and-Wool Hernanis, 81. IS TO 50.
Summer Serges, 25e to Sl.25.
Princess AN explanation. The
May U U,nsI gay gay we ' o said that
uioNeo of the Princess Nav
Gloves in week. That's exact.
But it wasn't the biggest weeks
selling. That's tine gait they're
going at now. At Christmas times
we sold 10000 in a week.
We should twice double present
sales, for these are
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-12

a loss. A few months ago prices
were advanced-pnrt way toward
profit. They are not up the hill yet.
But, trouble. Production ran ahead
Of calculation. A quick marketing of
some thousands of yards can alone
prevent a serious break. We could
be depended upon 10 bring about
the result most quickly. Hence
THE MOST DECISIVE BARGAINS YET
are announced here now.
II is the scotch TO hold the wheels
on the hill.
1t is your opportunity you can
get to Philadelphia speedily. Add
to these facts the following detail
as to prices and sorts. 1t is
A Very Great Carpet Sale
1o,sS0 yards, Al styles of Wilton
and Extra Velvet Carpets
best qualities; all new this sea.
son. Slips to S1.40 grades,
all at 81.
O,Ozo YARDS, ~ Styles OF tne next
grade Velvet Carpets, well as
sorted, large figures and small.
81 kind at 75c.
$4,000 yards, As styles Of Axmin-
ster and Moquette Carpets, all
brand new, many with borders
"a collection from which any
room of almost any house can
be beautifully covered. 81
kind at 75c.
10, 700 yards, A styles Tapestry
Carpets = Roxbury, Sanford
and Smith makes-full assort-
ment for rooms and halls. soc
and Soc Carpets at Csc.
$500 yards, IS styles, of another
good grade of Tapestry Carpet
effective and economical floor
coverings for summer cottages.
COO Carpets at 45c.
g w.
-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-12
Real kidskin Gloves
at One Dollar

All colors; black and white; but
ton or clasp. And they are made
by the best glove maker France
has.