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

A Camp Of the Woodmen of the
World was organized In the Mayors
Court room Friday night with.follow-
ing officers:
Consul Commander-Rev. ]. w.
Frank.
Adviser observation-disclosures W.
Vaughn.
Banker-O W. Hammer.
Clerk-H B. Pulliam.
Escort-A j Farrell.
Watchman-T. s. Graham.
Sentry-J. j. Spillars.
Physlcian-Dr. S. f. Pfohl.
ManaRers-E. H. Davenport, and
w. J. Conrad.
The Woodmen is an insurance or
ganizatiop and is we'll spoken of
throughout the country.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
TOWNSHIP BONDS, TOO.
Some of the Elkin People Advocatins
Further Reputation

A letter from Elkin to the Charlotte
Observer says: THE decision of Judge
Starbuck in the Wilkes bond case is
a matter Of rejoicing with a great
many Wilkes people and it seems now
tnat some of our people are advocat-
log the same thing in our township
bonds which were voted at the same
time and under the same act as the
Wilkes bonds were / regret very
much to see this disposition manifest
ed and know that it does not meet
the approval of our best citizens The
railroad company offered to build a
road through our township and fully
equip 1t for business, and also give MS
a good depot il we would give them
$40 600 worth of bonds We voted the
bonds and issued them. The railroad
company built the road and equipped
1T according to promise Now is it
right, fair, or just, that we should
take advantage OF a technicality in
the law to beat the company out of
what we promised them and still hold
their property and get all the advan-
tages OF the use Of it? viii some re-
pudiator answer"
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
Marriage in Salem.

A pretty home wedding was cele.
brated on South Liberty street, Salem,
at 8 o'clock pm. Feb. %, the contract
ing parties being Miss Agnes S. Garbo.
den, daughter of Mrs. S. E Garboden,
at whose home the ceremony was per-
formed, and Mr.. J W. Wiggs, of Win.
ston. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. A. D Th9ier. About 25 rel.
atives and friends witnessed the nup-
tials. An elegant supper was served
by the brides mother. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wigs were the recipients of numb beI
of handsome and useful presents.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
BRYAN AT TOPEKA.
He Says the Money Power is to be the
Paramount Issue.

Topeka, Kan, Feb. "a 24-Wm. J
Bryan addressed 600 Democrats at
banquet held in this city tonight.
Mr. Bryan asserted that the money
power was to be the paramount issue
In the next campaign, and cited the
fact that the national committees of
the Democrats, Populists aud free
silver Republicans have issued 2d-
dresses in which they assert that the
money question is the issue, and call
for the co operation OF the forces that
II may triumph.
ln an interview Mr.. Bryan declined
to discuss the present crisis with
Spain. He said there was time
enough to discuss that affair when
the official investigation committe in
the Maine affair had made It's report.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
HAS THE TRUE RING.
Mr. Manly Talks About the Coming
State Convention

Mr. Manly Talks About the Coming
State Convention
Ga his return from Raleigh, last
week, Chairman Manly, Of the State
Democratic Executive Committee, was
querled by a Telegram reporter in
Greensboro and in reply said:
I'VE have called ao early cnnven-
tion. May Goth is the date, and In
that convention we propose To let the
people who compose the Democratic
party speak and name the policy to be
pursued. Then let every oudy hold
their peace and fight the battle under
the tanner unfurle1 bV the party in
convention ssembled."
Commenting upon the Charm an $
statement the Telegram says: These
words have the true ring. They sho~
that Mr.. Manly and the cummittees
recognize the wisdom of letting the
party say what the party shall do
They recognize the supreme right OF
the party to define the .party's policy
They recognize the necessity for
united and concerted action"
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
Tobacco.

Tobacco breaks have not been large
this week as the season for
handling was short one and farmers
have not had an opportunity to pre-
prare this tobacco for market. The
quality of offerings this week have
been perhaps some better than usual
and there is noticeable improve
ment in prices on all grades. Ware
house people look for prices to be good
the remainder of the tobacco year.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
Uncle James Needham.

The Mt Airy News this week prints
a splendid picture OF Rev. James Need
ham, North Cardinals Oldest divine.
Referring to him the News says that
it presents the most remarkable pic
ture on earth, that OF "Uncle Need
ham," who has announced his Hun
dred tn Anniversary to be preach by
himself May 265b, 1898. He is now
engaged in active work, and can walk
FIVE miles to tiiian appointment: has
been in the ministry seventy-f1ve con-
secutive years. and often has his fifth
generation to hear him. He lives near
Mt, Airy
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
No Truth In the Report.

There was a report on the streets
last week that Consul General Fitz
Lee had left Havana and directed or
advised all Americans in Cuba TO do
likewise. The same report was circu-
lated In Danville and the Register
says there was absolutely no truth in
it. The report came over railroad
wire and had no better foundation
than the desire Of some telegrapher 10
joke another telegrapher.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
Firty year. ola To-day.

Mrs. J. 6. Sides, of Bethania, was
so years olds Friday. She was a resi-
dent of Salem fer several years and
the, following lady friends went up
that morniE g to he b + celebrate the
happy event: Mrs. Allen Spach, Mrs.
Mary v. Horton, Miss Annie Butner,
Miss Augusta Brown, Miss Melia
Church and Miss Carrie Crist.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
NotGuiIty.

Constable Tucker arrested Joe Tur-
ner, colored Friday by Tequests Of
parties at Martinsyille. Tucker car
ried Turner to Walnut Cove where he
was met by deputy sberin from d ar
tinsyille. who had warrant for Tur-
ner. Turner was charged with fraud,
but showing his papers and proving
his innocence, he was turned loose.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
recalled to WASHINGTON.

Francis Robinette and FL. A. Bur.
gesS, who were sent up to Wilkes s
recently by the Department OF Agri
culture at Washington, to make a
geological survey Of the mountains, as
far as Asheviile, passed through the
city last evening on their return to
Washington. They told the reporter
that they were recalled Dy the Depart
ment before starting out on their ex-
pedition. They expect to be sent to
Arizona and then TO Old Mexico In a
few weeks.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
ARMING MORE CRUIsERs

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26. The admin
istrabion h As ordered the Command
ant of the Navy Yard to ship to
Brooklyn all guns to be used on aux
iiary cruisers. One hundred aud tor
ty.two guns were available for this
purpose in October last, and since
then one hundred more have been
made.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
THE MODERN WAY

Gommends itself to the we'll inform,
ed. to do pleasantly and effectually
what was formerly done in the crud,
est manner and disae reeably as we'll.
To cleanse the system and break up
colds, headaches, aud fevers without
unpleasant after effects, use the de-
lightful liquid laxative remedy,
Syrup of Figs. Made by California
Fig Syrup Go.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
Laid to Rest.

Loving hands carried the remains
of little Grace Carmict al to the ceme-
tery on Friday. The funeral took
place from the residence of the little
ones parents. Mr.. Callahan conducted
the funeral, and four little boys acted
as palibearers. Mr.. and Mrs. Car
nichal have the sym pathy of the en-
tire community over thier sad afh c.
tions.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
A Painful Accident

A. V. Marsh, travelling man,
came very near having serious acct-
dent Wednesday,, Feb % at Walnut
Coye. The train on which Mr.. Marsh
was travelling stopped at Walnut Cove.
He jumped off and ran in the station
to get an order and in getting back on
train his foot slipped of OF the step
and he sustained a painful, but 1t is
hoped not serious bruse on the left leg
near the knee cap He came on TO
Winston. Mr.. Marsh was instructed
by his physician to remain here few
QayS
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
NO PAY FOR SPIES.
Congressman Linney and kitchfn
Make Speeches.


The appropriation OF S75, 900 for the
detection Of violations of the internal
revenue laws, caused some debate in
tue lower House of Congress Thurs
day Mr.. Kitcnin and Mr.. Linney,
of North Carolina, were bitter in their
denuncatiun of the injustice OF the
system of paying for information.
The former moved to strike out the
item L. placed premium, they ecu
tended, upon false prosecutions, Last
year, Mr.. Linney said, information
was lodged against 3 800 persons, but
there were only 7S9 arrests. These
wholesale charges against the people
of his State, especially those Ia the
western portion. had pref ldiced tue
officials at Washington and be ap
pealed TO the House to remove the in
justice done his peupie.. The speeches
knocked out proposed appropriation
Of S75, 900 To be used ia paying Inform
erS on nOUnShinerS.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
Came Back Home.

Walter Bell, of Elkin. a bright
young newspaper man, who went to
Fort Smith, Arkansas, recently to
accept a position on a daily paper,
passed through sthe city on Friday
on his return home He stated TO a
SENTINEL man that he did not like
the place rendered him, besides he
was offered better position to return
to North Carolina. He declined to
say what his new position was, furth-
er than that it was not with a news
manor
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
EitherGrass or Watermelons.

Fifteen county convicts were put to
work Friday morning digging up the
courthouse square preparatory for a
crop of grass. Some are OF the opinion
that the ground is not fertile enough
to grow grass. Sheriff Kapp says there
will be plenty of time to raise a crop
OF watermelons IL it is discovered the
grass seed do not produce an accepta-
ble Weld
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
That Postoffice Tragedy.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-The POST
master General has offered reward
Of $500 for the arrest and conviction
of the persons who burned the post
Office at Lake City, S. c., on Monday
night, and a reward of $500 for the ar
rest and conviction of the persons
who murdered the postmaster at the
same time. General Gary has issued
an order to discontinue the Office at
Lake City from this time.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
Mr.. Harrell1s WIN Probated.

The will of Mrs. Alice Harrell, who
died at the home of her sister, Mrs.
Mary Boner, on Liberty street. few
days ago, was probated by Clerk Will
son ON Friday. She gives her prop
erty, consisting Of "a house and lot and
personal property to her brother-in-
law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs ]. Fl. Pc
gram.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
Rev. L. III. Pegram's Work.

who Is pastor of the Pilot Mountain
circuit, reports that his churches are
making some progress. He adds:
''Since our last Annual Conference we
have built a church, good one, and
painted another, and are now talking
about building the second one. l
have made three rounds on my work
since Conference and have taken some
members into the church. We are
looking for success"
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
NOOrderS Yet

Capt Bessent says he has received
no orders from headquarters in regard
to recruiting or making preparations
for war. The Captain says, however,
that his Company is in fairly good
condition. DR. Greasy, Chaplain Of
the. Company, delivered the annual
sermon ITO the IRitles Sunday at IL
O'Clock.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03

After using 10 cent trial size of Ely's
Cream Balm you will be sure to buy the so
cent size. Cream Balm has no equal in cur
ing casarrh and cold in head. Ask your
druggist for it or send 10 cents to us.
ELY ROS., Sc Warren St., N. Y. City.
suffered from catarrh three years; it got
so bad b could not work; used two bottles
of Ely's Cream Balm and am entirely well;
/ would not be without it.-A. G. Clark, 341
Shawmut Ave-, Boston.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
Visited the CoIored Schools.

A special car containing about
thirty delegates returning North from
the School superintendent Conven-
tion at Chattanooga passed through
Greensboro Friday. They visit
ed the colored schools in Greensboro
spending the morning there. They
thought the schools were Of a very
primitive order.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
Gone to wilkes.

G.. Fl. Ray, who has been located al
the Guilford Battle Ground with his
saw mill for some time, has moved tt
Wilkes county, having exhausted tht
supply at the former place. He say.
he is filing orders for the finest quail
ity of pine, oak and poplar lumber
and has supply in sight TO last twt
wears or more.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
REV. DIR. f. H. WOOD.
Methodists at Asheboro Want Him
For Presiding Elder.

A Correspondent of the Christian
Advocate says: "Dr. F. H. Wood,
the beloved and faithful Presiding
E.der of the Winston district, has
been for some days visiting his
brother and aged mother at Asheboro
Last Sunday, at the earnest solicita-
tion Of the pastor, he filled the pulpit
Of the NJ. E. church. An unusually
large audience was present and lis
tened to this distinguished minister
discourse on The Christian Race.
1t is useless to say he nobly sustained
his reputation in preaching a So MOI
OF great power, and one that will not
soon fade in the memories of those
who we're so fortunate as To hear it.
1t was on the Peter D3ub style.
Nothing would please the Metho
dists of this part OF Greensboro dis
trict better than to have him succeed
Rev. P. J. Carraway, vine is now serv
ing his last year.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
AUTONOMY A FAILURE.

Gen Lee Makes a Detailed and Elabo-
rate Report to the President.
WASHINGTON, Feb. % Consul
General Lee has reported TO the
President that Autonomy has proved
a dismal failure. The report, which
is detailed and elaborate, shows that
Spain has failed utterly in it's effort
to provide a new government, and
that conditions, as far as civil gov
ernment is concerned, are even worse
off than when Weyler's potentiality
dominated by force.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
CALLED 1T HIS MEAT BOX.
An Eccentric SIrry Farmer Played
Cards on His Coffin.

A remarkable story comes from Sur
ry county. Louis Bray died in Marsh
township february 10, atothe age of
80 years. He was buried next day in
the family graveyard. By request of
the old man, his friend J. g. Burrus
conducted the funeral services.
Mr.. Bray was laid away in his night
clothes and barefooted. He made this
request regarding his burial.
He made his own coffin about Is
years ago, and called it his meat
box" and when the neighbor boys
called in he would get out his coffin
and they would play cards on it. Mr..
Luther Reece, a ntighbor, tramped
down the dirt on his grave.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
Fire in Davidson.

Mr. L. @. Binkley from Davidson
cnunty, near Lexington, is ia the city
today. Mr.. Binkley reports that his
store house, together with contents.
was destroyed by fire, between l aud 3
o'clock Wednesday night. Mr.. Blink
ley thinks the fire was the work of an
incindiary. Loss about So. 900 90, prop
erty covered by insurance.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
Pritchard Denies the Statement.

Senator Pritchard in note to the
Raleigh Post on Saturday denies that
he admitted to friend that Ewart
could not be confirmed THE SENTI.
MEL received its information from a
reliable source in Greensboro. The
Senator says in his note TO the Post
that Il am confident that the ch argos
against-Judge Ewart can not be sus
tained aud l am sure that he will be
confirmed.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
Bell Telephone Connection.

Subscriber Of the Bell Telephone
Co are now in direct communication
with thelfOllowing stations: Walker
town, Dennis, Fulp, StokesOurg, Wal
nut Cove, Danbury, Piedmont Springs,
Pine Hall, Madison, Mayodan.
+. III. WILSON, Manager,
Winston N q.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
PREPARING FOR SOME MOVE.

So Naval Officer Writes in Private
Letter.
lotte from an officer in the United
States Navy contains the following
1T looks like we are preparing for
some move, but whether war will come
is a question for the prophets. We
can lick Spain at sea easily enough,
but occupying Cuba would be difficult,
especially little later when the rainy
season there commences That would
cost US, fancy, over 100, 900 men"
This letter is of interest in view OF
the active preparations the Navy De-
Dartment is making.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
Free Silver Audience.

The audience at the Y. M O. A.
auditorium. Friday,night was evidently
Ia favor OF free silver, judging from
the applause that was given when
Mrs. Bobbins," presented some OF
her skollars with free silver medal.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
Death of DIR. Banner.

DR.. M. L. Banner, a prominent citi-
zen living near Walnut Cove, died at
his home last night after long i'll
ness. DR.. Banner was a good man
ana he will be greatly missed ia his
section. The Doctor married sister
Of Mr.. Jack Martin of this city.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
AN ENGLISH OPINION.
DISCUSSING INDEMNITY.

NEW YORK, Feb. 26 6-The signif1-
can't seriousness OF the situation as
regarded by the Adm inistration is
shown by the fact that Secretary
Long has decided not to take leave in
several days on account OF health, as
he intended yesterday. The discus
sion Of idemnity by the Cabinet is be-
lieved to indicate that the Admins
tration has abandoned the accident
theory.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
WILL THE SHOPS BE MovED9
From Salisbury to Three Miles This
Side of Yadkin River.

From Salisbury to Ihrcc Miles Ih1s
Side of Yadkin River.
Mr.. j. A. Bennett returned from
Salisbury last Thursday. He remained
over a day after the Junior Order Con-
vention adjourned. Mr.. Bennett says
he heard a report while in Salisbury
to the effect that the Southern Rail
way has in contemplation the removal
Of their shops from near Salisbury to
three miles this side of the Fries Y ad-
kin Power plant, on the line OF the
Mocksville road. Mr.. Bennett does
not know whether the report is cor
rect or not, but he gives it IS it was
told to him. He also learned that
the Southern had purchased the land
for the shops,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
GEN. GORDON CRITICALLY ILL

Georgian Stricken in Port Huron,
Mich, Suddenly Yesterday.
TOLEDO, O., Feb. A.-General j. B.
Gordon, the brilliant confederate
officer, was to have lectured in this
city tonight. Shortly afternoon a
telegram came from Port Huron an
nouncing that the general had been
taken suddenly i'll at that point and
could get no further. Private advices
since are to the effect that he is very
ILL
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
Good
health. Every nook N@N
and corner of the e. i ~ A2SA

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
SarsapariIla. This medicine purifes, vi
taIizes, and enriches the blood, and sends
the elements of health and strength h 20
every nerve, organ and tissue. 1t creates
a good appetite, gives refreshing sleep
and cures that tired feeling. Remember,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
RetYsen winston -SalOn and hackSViIle

Train No 65 leaves Winston-SaIem $50 n
arrives Mocksville 7.5G p N. Train No g..
leaves MockSYiIle s a arrives WinSton-Saien
1855 N.
W. H. GREEN, j. NJ. CULP,
Gen'l 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 Aren't
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03

KEY WEST, Feb. 26.-The cruisers
Detroit and Marblehead arrived here
this morning and were received with
great demonstration, from hundreds
of people near the docks. The Detroit
has begun coaling. The cruiser Mont
VOmery is expected some time today.
No one Is allowed to go on deck near
the cruisers. La few days the largest
number Of American war vessels OF
modern type that ever gathered will
be here.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Taxa Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
SPAIN ALSO PREPARING.

MADRID, Feb. 26.-The Cabinet has
voted a million peSetas for the Navy,
while regretting that passion that has
crept into the American situation.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
10. 80 A NJ DAILY
RltYeen WilstaE-E alan and WilkssbOf1

Passenger train 10. leaves Winston-Saleu
10 q. n. daily except sunday, arrives atWfIkcs-
boro I:15 p Mixed train No 81 leaves Win
ston-S aem 40 Mondays Wednesdays and
Fridays, arrives at Wilkasboro 7:5O M.
Passenger train No 10 leaves Wilkesborc
23o p NJ arrives at WinSton-Salem at g. 10 p
Mixed train No. So leaves u iIkeSboro a II
Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays, arrives 81
SalleI,l !,
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A. w GLEASON
LOUIS M. SWINK,
Attorney at Law,
Winston, N. G..

Office 243 IL Main Street. Practices in all
State and Federal Courts. Money to loan
on Real Estate Mortgages. Claims collected.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-03-03
STATE OF ONO, Cry OF TOLEDO, | .

DTATE OF OHIU, CIT1 OF IULEUU, { vo
LUCAS COUNTY. 70
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is
the senior partner of the firm of f. J. CHE
NEY 81 Co., doing business in the City of To-
ledo, County and State aforesaid d that
said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUN
DRED DOLLARS for each and every case
of CATARRH that cannof be cured by the use
of HALLS CATARRA CURE.
FRANK J.CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence. this 9th day of December, A. u. 1886.
I SEAL A. w. GLEASON,
t~) MOI ary Public
Halrs Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood an mucous
surfaces of the system. Send fer restimon-
ials. free. +. J. CHENEY IL CO., Toledo, o.
wSold by Druggists. 75c.