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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13

Indigestive poisons are the bane of the
dyspeptic's life. When sick, see if your
If So take Shaker Digestive Cordial. This
is the only certain way of being perma-
nently cured. because it is the only way
tnat gets rid of the poisons. You know
that fermented food is poisonous. You
know that poison is unhealthy. Shaker
Digestive Cordial clears the stomach of fer
menting food, and pnrifies the blood and
system of indigestive poisons. 1t cures in
Headache, dizziness, nausea, stomach-ache,
weakness, fatulency, constipation, loss of
appetite, irritability, etc. These are a few
of the symptoms, caused by indigestive
poisons, cured by Shaker Digestive Cordial.
At druggists, price 10 cents to $l.0C per
bottle,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13
THIRTY-FIvE HOUSES BURNED.

Thirteen Tobacco Factories and One
Warehouse In the List.
News reached here last week OF a
disastrous fire Sunday night, January
2, which destroyed large portion Of
the business part Of Farmville, Va, a
town on the line of the Norfolk s.
Western Railway.
Thirty five houses were burned, in
Guiding 13 large tobacco factories and
one warehouse.
These factories were owned by r L.
Anderson, e. L. Morris, W. P. Gil
liam, w. g. Huntington and r. S.
Parlette Nearly two million pounds
of tobacco was burned. The loss is
estimated at 5000, 900; partly insured.
The origin Of fire is supposed to be in.
cendiary.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13
Refused to Pay Railroad Tax.

A Rutherford county man has ere
ated a sensation and attracted denun-
citation because OF his refusal to pay
his railway tax because the railway
does not run to the depot at Ruther
fordton. 1t is quite plainly intimated
that some Wilkesboro men will pursue
the same course. Outside the State
there is good deal OF deDunciation
of all this business, which is plainly
termed repudiatioD, pure and simple
Leading State papers take the same
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13
No Clue to Safe Blowers

Postoffice Inspector Dexter arrived
in the city on Saturday. He has no
clue to the safe blowers who robbed
the postoffice at Mooresville a few
nights ago. Two suspicious charac-
ters were arrested at Spencer, near
Salisbury. The men were brothers
and they answered the description re.
ceived by the Salisbury officers, but
after they were searched Mr.. Dexter
ordered them to be released. They
had on muddy clothes, but nothing
was found in their possession to war.
rant their being held.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13
The Free Pass Business.

There are two indictments against
the Southern Railroad for issuing free
passes to be heard in Wake Superior
Court this week. These will be the
first trials in North Carolina on that
charge. The witnesses are Governor
Russell, United States District Attor-
ney Aycock, Fl. L Grant, of the Re-
publican State Committee, and Henry
w. Miller, private secretary of Vice
President Andrews, of the Southern
railway.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13
Rushing to the Klondike.

VANCOUVER, b. C., Jan 4.-The
Klondike rush has commenced. Pros
pectOrs are coming in so fast that
British Columbia resources are taxed
to accommodate them. The steamers
City Of Seattle, Tees and Rosa Lee
have been Obliged to refuse accommo-
dation, and large number OF Austria
liam and Canadian prospectors are
taking the next steamer. Marine
men say that in thirty days there will
be more than enough steamers for all
Thirty more mounted police left TO-
day by the steamer Lee.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13
Offices Consolidated.

The Singer Sewing Machine Compa-
nv has decided to consolidate the ter
ritory Of Winston and Greensboro Of
fees. Mr.. A. L. Groves, for 10 years
manager here, will have charge of the
new Office and will make his beadquar.
tiers in Greensboro. The Winston of.
fee will be continued under the man.
agement of Mr.. Groves. He will go to
Greensboro this week. 1t is not known
yet who will be clerk in the office
horo
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13
VOL. XIII. No. ,.
G ood
s:s s:::s ;s!s:: s?:s !; e E Blood

system IS reached by the blood, and on
its quality the condition of every organ de-
pends. Good blood means strong nerves,
good digestion, robust health. Impure
blood means scrofula, dyspepsia, rheuma-
tism, catarrh or other diseases. The surest
way to have good blood is to take Hoods
SarsapariIIa. This medicine purifies, vi
talizes, and enriches the blood, and sends
the elements of health and strength to
every nerve, organ and Issue. 1t creates
a good appetite, gives refreshing sleep
and cures that tired feeling. Remember,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13
win Open February 1st.

Mr.. NJ. McNair, of Maxton, who is
to open a general merchandise store
the first of February, In the room now
occupied by Mr.. j. S. Archbell, arriv-
ed in the city last week. He was
accompanied by his son. Mr.. McNair
has purchased the millinery business
Of Mrs. M. d. Lassiter and employed
her to conduct it for him. The stock
will he moved to his store. He ex-
poets to be here week taking stock.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13
Wants to Visit Salem Again.

private letter received here from
Mrs. Emanuel Mile, (nee Laura
the weather there on Christmas and
New Years days was delightful. Mrs.
Miller is sister OF Mesdames L. N
and Wiley Keith, OF this city. Her
husband is also a native of this coun-
ty. They have been living in Wiscon-
sin for several years. Mrs. Miller
writes that she is very anxious to
visit old Salem again again and at
tend the Moravian specially
the watch" meetings.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13
Shot His Brother.

Mr.. Robt. Burge. of Germanton, is
visiting his SOD, Policeman Burge.
From him it is learned that Hugh
and John Fulp, brothers. of Walnut
Cove, were out hunting Jan. 4, when
the former shot the latter in the face.
The wound is painful but is not con-
sidered serious. Hugh shot at rab-
bit, but he missed 1t and the shot
took effect In his brothers face.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13
Will Be Investigated,

From Chairman Buxton, OF the
Graded School Commissioners, IL is
learned that charges have been
filed with the Board against Alder
man Carter, colored, who is janitor at
the colored graded school. The party
who filed the charges also gave names
OF witnesses to be examined. Mr..
Buxton said the investigation would
take place at the next meeting OF the
Board, which will be held as soon as
all OF the members can be present.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13
Burned to Death.

Mr.. W. G. Jones, of Walkertown,
was in the city Friday. He informed
THE SENTINEL that two-year-old
son of Harry Hairston, colored, ten
ant on Mr.. Jones' place, was burned
to death a few days ago. The little
fellow and his twin brother were
playing in front of the fire place when
the latter pushed the former in the
fire. When pulled out it's clothes
were burned of. The skin peeled off
before it died. few hours after the
accident.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13
POSITIVE PROOF.
NAV NoIf1Ik%Meste
Schedule In Efact

Dec. 9th. 1907.
WINSTON-SALEM DIvISION-Leave Wins
ton-Salem 80 a. m. DAILY except Sunday.
Arrive Roanoke 1.20 p. m.
T:50 m. (mixed) daily except Sunday, for
Roanoke and intermediate points
Leave Roanoke 1880 a. m: (mixeD daily except
Sunday. Arrive Winston-Salem 6:45 pm.
Leave Roanoke 4:g5 p. m. daily except Sunday.
Arrive Winston-Salem 8: Is p. m.
wEsTBoUND. LEAVE ROANOKE DAILY.
40 a. m. (vestibuled Limited) for Bristol and
intermediate points, and Knoxville and
Chattanooga. all points South and West
Orleans.
4:l5 p m for Bluefeld, Pocahontas, Kenova
Columbus andChicago and all points west
Pullman Sleepers from Roanoke to Col
umb1s, also for Radford, Bristol, Knox
Vile, Chattanooga and intermediate
points.
NORTH q EAsTBoUND LEAVE ROANOKE DAILY
I:55 p. m. for Petersburg, Richmond and Nor
1.sop m. for Washington, Hagerstown, Phila-
delphia and New York.
Jl:35 p. m. for Richmond and Norfolk. Pull
man Sleeper Roanoke o Norfolk and
Lynchburg to Richmond.
II 80 o. m. (Vestibuled Limlted) for Hagers-
town, Washington and New York. Pull
man Sleepers to Washington, Philadel-
phia and New York via Shenandoah
Junction and b. and o. Railroad.
DURHAM DIVISION-Leave Lynchburg daily
except Sunday, 400 p. M tunion sta
tionl for Durham and all intermediate
Leave Durham daily except Sunday, at 700 q
m. for Lyncnburg and intermediate
For ali additional information apply .. ticke
Gen. Pass Agent Roanoke. Va.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13
To Appear In washington.

R. o. Burton, counsel for J. w. Will
son In the Railway Commission case,
served notice on Caldwell and Pearson
to appear in Washington January
18th, when a motion will be made to
attach them for contempt for violat-
ing the supersedeas ST the United
States Court and to compel them to
restore the Wilson's to Office, as well
as the rooms, books and papers.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13
DENOMINATION of Teachers.

The State Superintendent OF Public
Instruction writes letter to county
supervisors and boards of education,
designed to remedy the practice of
examining teachers at any time. The
law requires examinations on certain
DAYS. But some teachers go at any
time, not wishing to face a public
examination but wishing private
one This is costly matter as, of
course, the supervisor has to be paid
for such work.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13
Eight Big POrkers.

Mr. J.W. .Speas,o of Vienna, was in the
city last week, and gave THE SENTI-
MEL figures on eight hogs he killed this
year. Their weights ran as follows:
332 $40, 387, 424, 452, $40, 555 and 630-
total, 3.630 pounds; average, 453 3
pounds. Mr.. Speas is of the opinion
that there is not another citizen in
the county that can produce an aver
age like the above. Ii there is he
wants the party to have the weights
published in THE SENTINEL.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13
Annual Recenfi0n

Mr e. A. Ebert, Superintendent Of
Elm Street Sunday School, gave his
annual reception to the officers and
teachers OF that school, at his hospita-
BILE home, Friday night. About 25 were
present and the evening was happily
spent. AS usual, Mr.. Ebert's, guests
were served with tempting refresh
ments,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13
Decided by the Court.

Mr.. e. B. Jones, who had been at
tending Guilford Court, returned
home last week. The case of L. l..
Hendren, guardian, vs.. ]. w. AL
spaugh, ct ais, was concluded about
$3.50 .p. m. January 4th by the court
granting judgment in favor of the
plaintiff The defendant took an ap-
peal to the Supreme Court.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13
XIII Two Deer and Many Ducks.

Messrs. G. III. Grogan and O. O Ed
ison, OF Elkin, passed through the city
last week on their return home
from big hunt in. Pender county.
The sportsmen were happy. They car
ried home two deer, one of which
weighed l84 pounds and the other 60
pounds. In addition they had fine
string of ducks-no less than a dozen.
1--WE had great trip" said Mr.. Gro
gan to the reporter.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13
CIVIL SERVICE.
Ihe Commission Complies Evidence
Pertaining to Its Workings.

Pertaining to Its Workings.
WASHINGTON, Jan. = An interest
ing compilation bearing on the civil
service system of the government,
from every part of the country, has
been prepared by the Civil Service
Commission. Many extracts pre-
sented are intended as an answer to
the charges made during the present
session of Congress regarding the
applicability of the law.
The Senate Interstate Commerce
Committee continued the anti scalp
ing bill hearing today. Many serious
charges are brought against ticket
brokers.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13
birthday Celebration.

Miss Bessie Rempson, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Rempson, of Sa-
lem, celebrated her 18th birthday Fri.
day by entertaining a few OF her
friends. The occasion proved a pleas
ing event. Refreshments were served
and Miss Bessie was the recipient Of
several nice presents.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13
Not Hxdrophobta.

News comes from Baltimore that
DIR. Robinson, of Guilford College,
who went to the former place for
treatment of Hpdrophobia, will return
home next week. 1t is said that he
has no signs of hydrophobia. The
Doctor, it will be remembered, was
bitten by a cat the first of December.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13
REV. DIR. BRoUGHToN ACCEPTS
Will Go to Third Baptist Church At
Ianta-Work in Roanoke.


Rev. Len. g. Broughton, the pastor
OF Calvary Baptist church, Roanoke,
offered his resignation as pastor and
preached his farewell sermon January
2nd. He has accepted the call TO
the Third Baptist church OF Allan ia,
Ca, and will go to his new charge at
once.
A letter from Roanoke says: "Dr.
Broughton has done noble work in the
four years of his pastorate here, hav-
ing built and largely paid for by his
own efforts magnificent house Of
worship, beside doing much evangel-
istic work in the South. He is thirty
five years Of age, but has already at
tanned a most enviable reputation as
a pulpit orator. His congregation
offered him 81 500 and trip TO Europe
to remain here, but without avail"
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13
Some guns kick: revenge is one of
them
Deafness Cannot Be Cured.

by local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way to cure deafness, and that is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an infiamed condition of the mu-
cous lining of the Eustachian lube. When
this tube is infiamed you have umbling
so md or imperfect hearing, and when it is
entirely closed Deafness is the result, and
unless the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to its normal condi-
ton hearing will be destsoyed forever; nine
caees out of ten are caused by catarrh, which
is nothing but an infiamed condition of the
mucous surfaces.
any case of deafness Caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure Send for circulars; free.
+. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
tNSold by Druggists, 75c.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13
Nearly Ninety Years Old.

John Samson, one of the Oldest citi-
zen of Greensboro. died January 4
Some months ago be had fall, injur-
Ing himself, since which time he has
been confined to his bed. He was
citizen and devoted Christian.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13
Rev. DIR. Haymore Goes to Mt. Airy

ReV- Dr. HaymOre Goes TO MT. Atty.
Rev. DR.. r. d. Haymore, pastor Of
the Central Baptist church, Chatta-
nooga, Tenn, has accepted call to
the Baptist church at Mt. Airy, and
will assume the pastorate on the 18th
inst. DR.. Haymore is an able divine
He assisted Rev. DR.. Brown in a
meeting at the First Baptist church
here last Spring. He is native OF
Surry county.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13
HOW TO BE BEAUTIFUL.

To be beautiful you must have pure blood
and good health. To do so, purify the blood
and build up the health with the best Tonic
and Blood Purifier of the age, Botanic
Blood Balm ("B. B. B.") 1t is the Old
standard and reliable remedy. 1t never
fails to cure all manner of Blood and Skin
Disease, where eminent physicians, and all
other known remedies have failed. Send
stamps for book of particulars to the Blood
Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. Price 81. 90 per large
bottle.
POSITIVE PROOF.
A lady friend of mine has for several
years been troubled with bumps and pim-
pies on her face and neck, for which she
used various cosmetics in order to remove
them and beautify and improve her COM
pleXion; but these local applications were
only temporary, and left her skin in worse
condition.
recommended an internal preparation
known as Botanic Blood Balm, (B. B. B },
which have been using and selling about
two years; she used three bottles and all
pimples have disappeared; her skin is soft
and smooth and her general health much
improved. She expresses herself much
gratifi ed and can recommend it to all who
are thus affected. MRS s. NJ. WILSON. Iron
Mountain, Texas
For sale by Druggists
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13
A Pound of Spiders Thread.

1t has been calculated that If a
pound of thread made from spiders
webs were required it would occupy
nearly %. 900 spiders a full year to
furnish it.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13
JUDGE DICKS RESIGNATION ;
1t Has Not Been Sent in-One of Bes
Capt. Glenn Ever Knew.


Capt. Glenn Ever Knew.
Capt. r. B. Glenn and District AT
torney Holton, during their visit to
Greensboro last week, called upon
Judge Dick at his home to see him
about some legal matters.
The Judge told his visitors that the
reports published in the papers about
had not resigned and did not intend
to SO long as his health remains as
good as it is at present.
Capt. Glenn, who was associated
with Judge Dick for four years, during
his term as District Attorney, says he
regards His Honor one of the best and
most concientious men he ever knew.
Judge Dick is aware OF the fact that
there are a number OF Republicans
who are anxious for him to resign. 1t
is nice plum, but the Judge pro
poses to keep them guessing and wait
ing
District Attorney Holton is rather
OF the opinion that Judge Dick will
resign in the Spring-nnless his health
greatly improves
MADE TO RETURN THE MONEY
A Travelling Picture Agent-Paid the
Cost Also.
j. C.Gray, a travelling picture agent,
was up before Justice Lehman Friday
on TIE charge Of taking money that
did not belong to him from a Mrs.
Davis, of East Salem
The evidence showed that Gray had
a photograph enlarged for Mrs. Davis,
but when be delivered it yesterday
she told him it was not satisfactory
However, she offered TO compromise
the matter by giving him a dollar.
Gray accepted the proposition and
told Mrs. Davis to give him the
money, which she did.
He then picked up the picture and
started off with it and the dollar, say
ing: "Yi can have the picture as
soon as you pay the balance due
on it,
Mr. Davis had a warrant issued for
Gray's arrest. At the trial the pic
ture man consented to return the dol
lar and pay the cost in the case, which
he did
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13
BetVeen Winston. Salem and MOCkSYille

Train No 65 leaves Winston-Salem $50 NJ
arrives Mocksyille 7:5O p m. Train No 6
leaves MocksVilIe N arrives Winston-Salem
9:35 m
w. 81. GREEN, j. M. GULF,
Gen1 Sup't. Traffic Mgr
W. A. TURK Gen1 Pass. Agent.
Eor further Information in regard to rates
tickets, baggage checks etc, apply to
CHARLES BUFORD,
Ticket AGENT.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13
REVENUE COLLECTIONS.
Report for December in the Fifth N
G. District.

Cashier Brenizer, Of the Collec-
tors Office, reports the following col
lections for the Fifth district during
4 I,o Ii nf
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13
Between WinStol-Salem and WilkeSboft

Passenger train No. leaves Winston-Salem
10 a. M daily except Sunday, arrives atWilkes-
boro 1:15 m. Mixed train No 81 leaves Win.
ston-Salem 40 Mondays Wednesdays and
FRIDAYS arrives at Wilk9Sboro z: so p m.
Passenger train No 10 leaves Wflkesboro
23o m, arrives at WtnSton-Salem at 6l0 m
Mixed train No. Sc leaves Wilkesboro n
Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays, arrives at
WiuStnn-SaIem /: %
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE Day
Druggists refund the money II itfails to cure 25c
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-13
Southern Railway

Southern Railway
PIEDMONT AIRLINE.
Condensed Schedule
IN EFFECT DEC. 18th, 1895.
Daily connections at Greensboro for all
points North, south and east of Greensboro .
At Salisbury for all points IN Western North
Carolina, Knoxville, Tenn, Cincinnati and
Western points. At Charlotte for Spartanburg,
Greenville Athens, Atlanta and all points
South.
Trains Leave Wfnstcn-Salen.
$40 AMDAILY
Connects at Durham for Oxford and Clarks-
Vile: at Selma for Fayetteville and interne-
Short Cut and for Wilson Rocky Mount, Tar
boro and for stations on the Norfolk & Caro-
lima Railroad. At Goldsboro for Newbern and
Morehead City daily except Sunday, For
Wilmington and iniermediate stations On the
$50 M DAILY
uConnects at Greensboro with the Washington
and Southwestern VeStlbuled (l4lm' se1) emo
the New York and Florida short Line (limfted)
train for all points South and with main line
train No. 12 for Danville and Richmond and all
fntermediat local stations-for Raleigh and
train No. IS fast mail for Charlotte, SPARTAN
burg, Greenville, Atlanta and all points South,
also Columb Augusta, Charlotte, Savannah,
Jacksonville and all points in Florida, Sleep
ng car for Atlanta and Jacksonville and at
Charlotte with sleeping car for Augusta ard
Jacksonville.
1890 NJ DAILY
Except sunday
Connects at Greensboro for all p ints North
ais Raleigh and GoldSboro
Trains Arrive at Win stor-Salen
945A M DAILY
From New York, Washington, Richmond
Lynchburg Danville and Raleigh.
1:3O P. M. DAILY.
Except sunday
From Atlanta, Charlotte, and all points
South, Goldshoro Raleigh, and intermediate
points
$50 p M. DAILY
From New York, Washington and Danvtlle-
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-18

1t does not speak well for the Paris
police that fifty-three murders should
have been committed along the Seine
within three months and yet the first
arrests are now made. According to
Gaboriau and other romance writer's,
the French police track and overhaul
criminals with the instinct of the
bloodhound, but in real life their work
does not compare with the work of
English or American detectives, who
do not have the help OF the admirable
French registration system.