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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
THREE TIMES BEsIEGED. -
Spain Will Have co Part with Havana
Forever

Atlanta Constitution.
In view of the fact that Havana is
liksly soon to become the focal center
of hostilities in the contemplated
war with Spain, it is interesting to
inquire into the past experiences of
this kind which Havana has passed
through. In this connection we
make use of some interesting data
which the Chicago Record has re-
Gently prepared upon the subject
Says this well informed newspaper:
As early as 1888 the town under
went it's first siege and was reduced
to ashes by a French privateer.
again attacked the town and almost
destroyed it. So long ago as 1000
the Spanish government thought it
necessary to erect the Moro castle
and Punta fortresses, which are still
in existence. French, English and
Dutch alike menaeed the city, and
there was no little danger from
pirates. About the middle OF the
seventeenth century it was deter
mined to build the walls which still
! answer for the Notifications of the
island. But the first actual invest
nent and capture of Havana by the
landing of troops occurred in 1862,
when a British fleet under Lord
Albermarle took possession of the
city. There were fully 200 vessels in
the attacking fleet, and these carried
| an army of IA 900 men, as against
the Spanish army of $4,000. After
the payment of a large sum, the
| island was restored to the Spaniards
in the following year.
Ii var occurs between Spain and
| the United States as the outgrowth
of present complications, hist DRY will
once more repeat itself in the GOWN
| fall of Havana; but instead of receiv-
ing it back again, Spain will be
called upon to par5 with her cher
| ished stronghold forever.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
"FOR FNSLAVING NEGROES
Wealthy Georgia Planter Indicted by
United States Grand Jury.

Wealthy Georgia Planter Indicted BY
United States Grand Jury.
A telegram from Atlanta says that
the United States grand jury there
has indicted William Eberhart, of
Oglethorpe county, wealthy planter,
on charge OF enslaving negroes. The
Indictment charged him with arrest
ing colOred men, women and children
on trumped up charges, and under the
threat of prosecution compelling them
to work as slaves on his farm
Moses Sims, colored, was arrested
for pretended debt, it is alleged, and
was carried before Ben Williams, a
brother-in-law Of Eberhart, who was
a Justice of the peace, and under the
threat Of prosecution, Eherhart made
Sims agree TO work on his farm for a
period Of five years to liquidate the
alleged debt. Sims, it was charged,
was also compelled to enter into a
contract with Eberhart to place his
five minor children, Weyman, Ned,
Sarah, Ophelia and Richard, respec-
lively eleven, nine, six, four and two
years of age, at work on his farm until
they became OF age.
This is the character of all the
counts, a large number of "slaves" be-
ing involved in the bills. Eberhart
was placed under s., 900 bond.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
The English Race.
Providence Journal.

providence journal.
One not insignificant feature of the
present situation is the impe+ US
which it is likely to give to the
solidarity of the English race. We
say English rather than Anglo
Saxon, because the latter name is
misleading and unhistoric. For
modern England and modern Ameri
ca derive their ancestry quite as
much from Dane and Celt, from Scot
and Gael, as from the Teutonic in
vaders of Britain. But whatever the
name, the race is a potent influence
in the world, and in it's closer union
lie possibilities which no one can
forecast. Even a pacific solution OF
the Cuban question will not obliter-
ate the fact that for the first time
since the American Revolution all
men of English speech have felt that
they are truly brothers, and that the
advantage of one is the advantage
OF all.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
Need Not Go to Cuba.

Charlotte Observer.
1t seems to be pretty well settled
that members of the State Guard
need not go to Cuba to war unless
they want to. Mai j. NJ Morrison,
judge advocate general of the United
States Army, has given out the
opinion sthat under the constitution
the militia may be called on, first, to
enforce the laws of the United States;
second, to suppress instruction;
third, to repel invasion. There is no
provision permitting.
the President to call out the militia
to leave the country" The judge
advocate general would not likely
have announced this opinion without
authority and careful elaboration,
and its publication will perhaps tend
to quiet the minds of some of the
boys
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
POLITICAL oUIPS.

Many patriots would regard 1t as hard
ship to be asked to enlist just ON the verge
of q congressional campaigns Detroit
News.
The American people pay an enormous
amount of attention TO getting men into
Office and remarkably little to what they
do af6erWard--Detroit News.
Congressman are sent to Washington to
spend the governments money IN their
districts, and they are not to be defrauded
" the privilege Chicago journal
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28

Eyes said the politician YEARLY, 81
have had pretty hard time of it,.
"Have you had much to do?''
mo. There wasn't anything for me to
do. I was before an Investigating COM
mittee all day, and my youngest son has
been asking questions concerning theology
all the evening. Washington Star.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
Mt. Airy Marriage.

Mr.. D. M. Ausley, agent of the Cape
Fear and Yadkiu Valley Railroad ia
Mt. Airy, and Miss Edith Faucette,
who is with the First National Bank
OF that city, were married in Mt. Airy
at II o'clock April 81 and have gone
to Washington and New York to
spend some time.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
The Useful BIRD.

ga Chicago paper suggests the hen for
our national bird. -
"Well, there is one good thing about the
hen that mustn't be forgotten when her
claims are pushed. 1t will not be neces-
sary for the rhymesters to write national
odes about her. She can furnish her own
lays. Plain Dealer.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
His Obligations.

Yonkers Statesman.
Billie owes everything to his
wife. believe?
Jill-No. He owes considerable to
his Wife's father; he's tailor.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
THE cAlLDREN'S PARTY.
Let Simplicity Be the Keynote Of the
Entertainment.

Let Simplicity Be the Keynote Of the
Entertainment.
There are few houses in which there
their claim to a party all to themselves
is not fully recognized. Intercourse with
others Is as good for children as for
their seniors, and juvenile parties, If
properly managed, should be not only
an enjoyment to the youngsters, but
also an education in consideration for
the feelings of others. Large children g
parties are a mistake, the whole affair
becomes too formal, and it is impossible
to keep SO many interested and amused
without hard labor on the part of the
elders.
Simplicity should be the keyword of
the entertainment and should reign su-
preme in dress, amusements and last
but not least in the refreshments. Have
everything pretty and bright, by all
means, and the simpler the food the
more effective it can often be made to
look.
Sandwiches are always safe. Minced
chicken and ham and potted meats make
better filling, and the shape. if fanci-
full, will add to the favor with which
they will be received. Small savory jel-
lies or custards would very likely please
If the havoring is mild, and white Of
egg, stamped in patterns and inclosed in
the jelly, will cause wonderment as to
how it got there.
All kinds of egg dishes look nice and
are suitable for children. The whites,
when boiled hard, can be made to look
like little baskets, with green handles
Of water cress, and the yolks can be
pounded with water cress or parsley,
lightly seasoned and put back again for
the contents of the basket. If liked, the
yolks can be dispensed with and the
half whites be filled with savory jelly
or force of meat.
The sweet dishes are much easier to
manage, and this is fortunate, as it is
generally the second course which is in
highest favor with our youthful guests.
Cake with icing will please both the
eye and the palate. A centerpiece for
the supper or refreshment table would
prove an attraction to children as rule.
It might be cake with decorated
icings or an elevated dish Of some light
and fancy consistency, such as apple or
apricot meringue. Fruit salads are good.
too, for simple entertainments and very
easy of manufacture. Little heaps of
whipped cream here and there on the
top Of the salad will make pleasing
Contrast Of color. Tiny rolls arrange
we'll and look particularly pretty if
dipped in oo1ored sugars.
Drinks should be Of the simplest
kind, and there is nothing to beat home
made lemonade. Effervescing drinks are
not particularly good for children, but
fruit sirups or lime juice cordial, dilut-
ed ready with water, will find many
grateful recipients.
LIE EAD CHR
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
The Daily Death Rate.
Fire Insurance Badges.

1t is estimated that of the whole popu-
lation of the globe about 90, 900 die every
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28

A hesped spoonful is all the spoon will
hold.
All dry materials should be sifted before
measuring.
A speck is what you can take on the tip
Of penknife.
A teaspoonful of salt, pepper and spice
Is level teaspoonfu1
A cup holding just half a pint is the
standard measuring cup.
A tablespoonful of flour, sugar or butter
Is a rounded tablespoonful.
Half spoonful is measured by dividing
through the middle lengthwise.
A cupful is all the cup win hold with
out running over-ful1 to the brim. A
scant cupful is within fourth of an inch
Of the top.-Sallie Joy White in Woman
Home Companion.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28

Deacon--Ah, my friend, you must
strive against this feeling of dissatisfaA-
tion. It is one of the weaknesses Of hu-
man nature that no matter how much
y man gets he wants more.
Partially Reformed Character Well,
dunno bout that; not in q p lice cours,
he don Sketch.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
what Makes Them Feel Uncomf

Sunday School Teacher illustrating the
sstill, small yoice")-What is it, dear chill
dren, that makes you feel so uncomfort-
able and unhappy after you have done
something which you ought not to dor
Dear Child-A hckin.-Roxbury Ca
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
Manufacturing Spiders, Webs.

A net of spiders webs is being manu-
featured at the professional school at An
tananarivo and will be used as an expert
mental covering for navigable balloon
by M. Renard, the head of the French
military balloon school at Calais.
STANDARDS IN COOKING,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
StaruB7aal & Anchor = Brand
(SPECIALS)
Tobacco Fertilizer.

brands have been before the public for years.
yields of Tobacco
men favo Sickness Fine Good Price are desired these
brands experiment with new brands
get the old Make
your plans to use these brands your Scrop. ~
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
Vanished Dream.

Now there was the clatter of pursuing
hoofs, and moment later her father,
pale with rage, burst upon them.
49," he Missed, tyou have left my
roof to fly with yonder adventurer -
EDO your worst" answered Ethel
calmly.
thus defied, and putting spurs to his
horse he plunged away with a bitter
laugh.
But Ethel was brave. OF course there
wouldn't be any more fun in clipping
now, but she would try nevertheless to
be happy for Edwin's sake.-Detroii
Concerning Bracelets.
A fad just now among the younger
contingent is for making presents of I'M
set stones, which later on, when re-
cipient is in possession of sufficient
number, are formed into what is known
as chain or a bracelet of sentiment.
In addition to the foregoing The jew
elers' Circular says: dearest brace
lets'' are an English fashion. These
ornaments are formed of fine gold curb
chain surmounted with seven gold
hearts. In the center of each is a stone,
the initial letter of which goes to make
the word dearest =
True TO Nature.
Are you satisfied with your dentist?''
Perfectly. He's real artist; his false
teeth are perfect jewels =
Cant you tell the differ8ncep''
They are exact limitations Of nature.
There IS even one that's SO good an imita-
tion that it aches sometimesI -Gaulois
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-17
FIFTY FIFTH CONGRESS,
The senate Monday.

Today's session Of the senate was
devoted entirely to the discussion OF
the District OF Columbia appropriation
bill. At the hour OF adjournment the
bill had not been disposed of, and its
discussion will be continued tomorrow.
The bill. as il passed the house, car
ried s., 606,6lT. BY the senate com
mittee the appropriations were In.
creased 81, l69, $50, making the total
amount OF the bill as reported to the
senate S7,076, 297.
The House.
The spirit of patriotism was ram
pant in the house today, aud by an
almost unanimous vote the Hawley
bill providing for two additional regi-
ments of artillery was passed under
suspension of the rules. The great
chorus of ayes was Offset by three
voices on the minority side, Messrs.
Cox dem, Tenn, Jones dem, Va. J,
and Todd (fusionist, Mich.). No ef-
fort was made to obstruct action. but
Mr.. Bailey, the democratic leader,
pleaded for more time than the forty
minutes allowed under the rules and,
because it was refused, after the bill
had been passed he inaugursted hli-
buster against District of Columbia
legislation that continued all day.
Mr.. Bailey desired to speak in favor
of the bill, but could get no time.
Every reference of support to the gov
eminent in possible crisis was re.
ceived with applause.
Representative Cannon today at the
close of the session introduced bill
making appropriations for national
defense" 1t is as follows:
THAT there is hereby appropriated
out of any money in the treasury. not
heretofore appropriated, to be ex-
pended at the discretion of the presi
dent, and to remain available until
June 80, 1898, $50, 900, 0o0."
1t was referred to the committee on
appropriations.
Representative Morton TO- intro
duced resolution, which was referred
to the committee on rules, setting
aside next Thursday and Friday for
the consideration of joint resolution
to recognize the independence of the
republic of Cuba.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-17

The bill to pay the Bowman act
claims aggregating 81, 200, 900 for stores
and supplies furnished the union army
during the war was before the house
until 8 o'clock today, but beyond com
pleting the general debate little pro-
gress was made. OF the 800 odd
claims in the claim all but a few come
from the south, and dilatory tactics
were resorted TO to prevent progress
with the bill. In speech fsvoring the
bill Mr.. Gibson trep.), of Tennessee,
said the claims were distributed as fol-
lows by states: Alabama, so; Arkan-
sas, So; Georgia, AZ; Illinois, 1; Kan
sas, 3; Kentucky, So; Louisiana, %;
Maryland, 70; Mississippi, 109; Mis-
souri,, 81; New York, l; North Caro-
lima, 113; Ohio, 2; Oregon, /; Penn
sylvania, 4. South Carolina, %; Ten
nessee, 1870; Virginia, SO, and West
Virginia, 40. During the filibustering
the house was in an uproar. At 8
o'clock, after completing two pages of
the bill, the house recessed until 8
o'clock for an evening session to be
devoted to pension legislation. After
the evening session the house adj
iourned over until Monday.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-17

After debate in the house which
lasted more than five hours the senate
amendment Of the Indian appropriation
bill for the free entry Of ceded Indian
lands was non concurred in by a vote of
30 10 1876. The friends Of the free home
clause made gallant struggle, but
they met the opposition of some of the
prominent leaders Of the republican
side, Messrs. Dingley, Grosvenor,
Dalzell and Payne, and they were
further weakened by the fact that many
OF the friends of the proposition we're
alienated by the belief that, as drawn,
the amendment would work injury to
the agricultural colleges of the country
The senate amendment of the ratifica-
ton OF the Seminole treaty was also
on-concurred in after the substitute
proposition offered by the conferees to
ratify the Kiowa, Comanche and Apache
treaty had fallen under point of order.
The action of the house today sends
the bill back to conference with non
concurrence on all the senate amend
ments. A bill was passed granting
to the Shreveport Bridge and Terminal
company the right to construct bridge
across the Red river at Shreveport, La
80. AT BAT the house adjourned.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-17

Today's session of the senate was
largely devoted to the consideration of
the District of Columbia appropriation
bill. After an extended discussion the
bill containing provision for the re-
duction of about one-half of the pres
ent rates of telephone charge in the
district was passed. - The bill appro-
priating 1888, 600 for the relief of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South,
of Tennessee, was then passed, after a
brief debate.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-17
SlOO Reward. 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased 60
learn that there is at least one dreaded dis
ease that science has been able to cure in all
IT'S stages, and that is Catlrrh. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure IS the only positive cure known Ia
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being con
stitutional disease, requires a constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally. acting directly on the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of The system, thereby destroy
Ing the foundation of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up the con-
stitution and assisting nature in doing its
work. The proprietors have SO much faith in
It's curative powers that they offer One Hun
dred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure.
send for list of testimonials Address
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Sold by Druggists, 7jc.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-17

No business of real importance was
transacted by the senate in open SEES
sion today. The session lasted an
hour, the time being largely consumed
in disposing of routine morning bust
ness. -. A joint resolution to revive
the grade of lieutenant general of the
army was reported unanimously by
the military affairs committee Bills
extending for three years the time for
the construction of the line of the Chi
cago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
Company through the Indian Terri
tory, and to authorize John r. Will
liams, first lieutenant of the United
States army, to accept the decoration
of the Legion of Honor from the pres
ident of the French republic, were
passed. -. Consideration of bills on
the general calendar was then begun,
the first being a measure authorizing
the president to take such steps as he
might deem necessary to obtain an in
demnity from the Spanish government
for injuries done to the two Americans
August Bolter and Gustav Richau-
by unlawful arrest and Imprisonment.
Mr. Davis objected and it went over.
80. After the senate had passed only
one bill of minor Importance it went
into executive session at 1;15.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-17
Tho Happy Mar.

1t is said, to console man who he
loses his money, that he is now in posi-
ton to End out who are his friends.
That is no consolation; : man is happi-
est when he doesn't have to know who
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-17
More cnreres.ness.

Excited wife-Oh, professor. the
cook has fallen and broken her collar
bone,
Professor-Disch her at once.
You told her what TO expect II she
broke anything more.-Detroit Free
Press.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-17

1t is not difficult for man to be a
woman's ideal if he lives in another
State
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-17
Prayer and Proranity

are all right in their proper places but if you
have letter or Eczema, or salt Rheum. OF
Ringworm. better save your breath and buy
"Tetterine." 80 cents a box at drug stores. or
by mail from j. 7. Shuptrine, Savannah, Ga.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-17
Oh, What Splendid Coffee.

Mr. Goodman, Williams Co., ILL.,. writes:
From one p ckage Salzel's German Cof {
Berry costing l5c l grew 800 lbs. of better
coffee than | can buy in stores at 80 cents a
lbn A.C.9
/ Apackage of this coffee and big seed ana
plant catalogue is sent you by john A
Salzer Seed Co, La Crosse, Wis, upon re
celpt of 10 cents stamps and this NOTICE.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-17

AS rule, women look their happiesi
when they are either just going TO get
a husband, or have recently lost one.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-17

At Augusta, Ga, while her two
brothers seized and held Charles Leh-
Ter, Miss Rose Quinn, belabored him
in brief fashion with buggy whip.
The crowd which gathered cheerse,,.
the girl in her work. She claim" %
have been insulted by Lehler RI IS to
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-17
b. b. b. Has stood the Test.

Fer so years. It's sure cure for Rheumatism.
Catarrh and ScTofula. sl.00 per large bottle, 8
Tor s25o at druggists, or sent for price, express
paid, by Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. IL Books
VI Wonderful cures sent free.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-17

Oran, in Algeria, has port health officer
still in active service at the age of l2o years
His name is Tremouillet. He was born in
I'll was captured by Oran pirates in 1888, and
has never left the town since.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-17

Every woman knows some man who
would be immensely rich instead OF
poor, II "he had his wife's energy"
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-17

The new Spanish minister, Senior
Palo Bernabe, successor to De LONE,
was presented to President Mckinley
Saturday.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-17

Monitor and Ram Pl
The Miantoro,. heed in Commission.
tahdin were nah aud the ram Ka-
past weelnd placed in commission the
yard. - & at the League Island navy
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-17

The most pitiful objects in this worIo
are girls who act like men and mer
who act like girls.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-17

Aspecial dispatch from Madrid says
the Spanish torpedo squadron at Cadlz
sailed for Cuba Friday.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-17

1t is said that every thread of a spiders
web is made up of about $3.50 separate fibers.
it would occupy 5000 spiders a full year to
furnish it.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-17

Tho following Is q characteristic Hoods
Yarsaparilla testimonial. Facts like these
have made Hoods Sarsaparilla Americas
Greatest Medicine and endeared It to thou
sands Of homes scattered all over this
broad land.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-17
Ordered Home.

!, The navy department has cabled the
Helena and Bancroft. at Lisbon, to
sail at once for the United States.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-17
Americas Greatest Medicine

are at liberty to use this testlmo,,., ;,
desire, as we feel We cannot saw w. -, Il you
in praise Of Hoods sarsapar,lla wv much
purifier and building up medIcin. . blood
r. Z. ANDERSON, Cumberland Na,. AiA
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-17

There are usually n few flies on the
honeyed phrases CT lovers.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-17

The horseless carriage is q novelty,
but the cowlesS milk wagon Is a chest
NIT
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-17

Chew Star Tobacco-The Best.
Smoke Sledge Cigarettes.