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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-02-24
washington's Birthday in New York

NEW YORK, Feb % The incle-
ment weather didn't Interfere today
with the patriotic observance of
Washington's birthday. Flags were
raised and parade held as usual.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-02-24
Heavy Snow storm in England.

LONDON, Feb. PA heavy snow
storm in Southwest England is block
ing traffic and doing much damage.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-02-24
Weekly Market Report.
WINSTON, n. c. Feb, oath, 1898.
TOBACCO MAPK ET.

Breaks continue fairly large and
prices are very satisfactory. We
note no change in prices from last
week.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-12
MISS MILDRED STOKES.

York, and he belongs to ono of the richest
families in that city. Besides his banking
business, he OWNS Il great deal of real
estate, and he is many times II million
airc, Just how many times don't know.
do not believe however, that he has 500.
600, 600, as ] have seen stated recently
But Miss Stokes has u good sized fortune
OF her own. When child, shc inherited
81, 900, 600 from her maternal grandfuthcr
ana this has been so well invested that
now ii amounts to So, 600, 900.
All the Stokes girls are tall, but Miss
Mildred is the tallcst of tho five She lacks
but two inches of hcing & feet i'm height.
Although only is, she has Il good figure.
ana her appearance in evening dress is
positively imposing. She is fond of all
sorts oil outdoor sports, being considered n
Soou all around feminine athlete When
mounted on ono of her favoritc big horses.
she is II vcritlblo Diana
Miss Stokes is said to have most anna
Bile disposition. Some of her friends saw
that her temper is almost angelic. At any
rate her manner is frank, gentle and gen
uinc. Her education has been carefully
attended to by private tutors, and she has
never been away from homo to school II
day in her life. But little of her time has
been spent in the city, for she likes the
H..
Stokes country house at I.cnox, is n pala-
tial house and is famous for its 100 guest
chambers, from which you might correct
~ surmiSc that Mr. and Mrs Stokes arc
very hospitablc.
AS an instance of the capaciousnoss of
Shadow Brook the story is told that when
Graham, Miss Mildrcd's brother was at
college Il year or so ago he tclcgrnphed his
mother ono day, "Nill bring up with me
several members of the class of '97 for over
Sunday" An error in transmitting made
the message read, Twill bring up with me
the class of % for over Sunday Mrs.
Stokes wired back, Very sorry, but can
only accommodate 30. Besides Shadow
Brook, Mr.. Stokes owns II camp in the
AdirondackS, IL house ut Aiken, :. c., a
house on Staten Island II country house in
England and fine mansion on Madison
avenue, New York.
Miss Josephine Drcxcl, the other dcbu-
tantc, Is the fourth daughter of the late
Joseph DrcXcl Of the banking firm of
DrcXcl, Morgan * Go. She comes of the
celebrated Drcxcl family of Philadclphia.
all of whom arc wealthy. She is but 1
years old and is tall, fair and girlish Sho
is not so athletic as Miss Stokes being
rather delicate and slight. She was cdu-
Gated in u convent near Washington, for
her mother and all her sisters are Roman
Catholics.
Miss Drcxcl has spent much of her time
abroad and has seen little of New York So
cicty. 1t is not expected that she will 20
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-12

III mucn Iur society anyway as all ncr
family are of a deeply religious bent. She
has cousin who became nun several
years ago and is now known only as Sis
ter Catherine. However, Miss Josephine
may have different inclinations.
Her three sisters are married. Two
welded sons of tho late Admiral Dahleren.
and the third is the wife of DIR. Penrose of
Philadelphia. Miss Drcxcl has q remark
able talent for music, her education in
this art having been begun when she was
n mere child. She plays number of in
sirumcnts we'll, but is especially proficient
on the piano. Much of tho time which she
tNs passed in America has been spent at
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-12

MISS HOLLOWAY AT TIE HORSE SHOW.
and struggled but Miss Holloway made
no attcmpt to oXtricatc herself, showing
complete self control by making every Of
fort to Keep the horse from getting up,
though he weigcd more than half ton
Judges and grooms rushed to her aid,
assisted tho horse to arise, and thcn
watched the young woman wondcringly
ms she nonchalantly brushed tho dust from
her riding habit Not for moment did
tho fair rider lose her nerve and after n
low minutes rest she rcmountcd Rich
mond and, amid the widest applause
heard during tho horse show took every
jump of the double circuit.
Miss Holloway is u slender girl of grnco-
ful figure and is only Is years of age She
Is tho daughter of j. Holloway, u we'll
Known horse breeder, and her home is at
Chevy Chase, Md, near Washington She
mas Tor several years been considered tho
leading lady rider of tho Chevy Chase
hunt.
After her mishnp in tho Madison Square
Garden arena Miss Holloway WAS seen by
II sunday World reporter, to whom she
talked interestingly about her career rs n
follower of the hounds and an enthusiastic
horseback rider
THAT little incident in Madison Square
Garden WAS nothing. - said Miss Holloway
altorward Il don't know how many
times have been thrown or fallen from
my saddle and been pinned under my
horse in exactly tho Same manner as was
then.
" never lost my nerve while riding.
and am just as cool when there is an acct
ttcnt ;!S am now. 10 lose ones nerve
would be very silly thing to do, for :.
person needs self control in II crisis like n
riding accident if she over needs ii.
when find myself pinned under my
horse L never let go tho rcins, mind you).
l hold him down and just lie there until
help comes Ii should give him Il chance
to get up. he would more than likely tram
pie me To death, or at least injurc mo
badly.
The thought that some of my bones
might be broken never makes me lose my
nerve always come out all right,
though, and WAS never seriously hurt. |
have never been so hndly bruised even that
had to stop riding for any. length of
time. "
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-12

w. X. ANDREWS Il Co, 2l9 Salem
avenue, have had years of experience in
the coal and wood business. They know
what is required in the business. They
have the largest and most convenient
yard in the city. They handle every va
riety of coal sold in the city. They have
more shed room and keep more teams
than any other dealer in the city. They
have polite and accommodating drivers,
and deliver promptly coal and wood,
nice and dry, from their extensive sheds.
Their teams are all belled
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-12
PAIR OF HEIRESSES.
TWO FAIR OEBUTANTES WHO HAVE
WEALTH AND BEAUTY.

Miss Mildred Stokes and Miss Josephine
Drcxel Are Brilliant Acccssions to New
York Social Life and Have Fortunes In
Their Own Right.
Ofall the scores of charming and wealthy
dcbutantcs who have mado their formal
bow to New York's most exclusive society
circles Glis winter no two arc weather. or
moro charming than Miss Mildred Stokes
ana Miss Josephine DrcXol, who have lust
come out. Not only have thoy good looks,
but they are bankers daughters and heir
rsscs to many millions. Each has ut least
SO 600, 600 III her own right now, and each
Will inherit as much more in the course of
time.
Miss Stokes is one of the several daugh-
tors OF MIR. and Mrs. Arson Phelps Stokes.
There are four others. Two of her sisters
are married. Sarah, the eldest daughter,
became Baroness Halkctt in 1890 when She
married wealthy young Englishman
with German title. The wedding was
one of the early brilliant matrimonial af-
fairs to which New York has since become
so accustomed. Tho other married daurh-
ter is now Mrs. John Sherman Hoyt.
Those who are still unmarried arc Miss
Helen olivia Stokes and Miss Caroline
Phelps Stokes. Both are older than Miss
Mildred.
Arson Phelps Stokes is ut tho head of
ono OF tho big banking houses in Now
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-12
A Child's Reasoning.

Little 3-year- old Sunnylocks had been
told that he couldn't have doughnut
because it would make him sick. He sat
Ill his high chair and looked longingly
Mt the plateful of sugar coated "holes
with cake around them" At last he
turned and i'll pleading tones said.
Mamma, I want to Diet sick. "--Cleve.
land Leader.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-12

keedick--Do you believe with Bull
wor that death often changes aversion
to love?
Fosdick--I would put it just tho 9th.
er way. L havo known death change
love TO aversion when the deccdent has
LETT ms property to some one else. up
to Date
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-12
!Aunts and Unclcs.

"All that ails you, said the plain
spoken man, lis lazincss. Go to tho
ant, thou sluggard. Consider her ways
and be wise -
II guess Ill have to-" sighed young
Ardup. I've gone to my uncle so often
there's nothing left that | can get IL
farthing on. Odds and Ends
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-12
Tact In business.

Scene Hairdresser's shop i'll Sauchie-
hall street.
Young Lady (blushing)-I would like
to look at some false hair, please
Shopman (cXperienced) = Certainly,
miss. What color does your friend
want?-Glasgow Bailie.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-12
HORSE SHOW HEROINE.
Miss Holloway Is Rider of Great Skill,
and Courage.

and Courage.
Tho heroine of tho recent horse show
was Miss Marian Holloway.
During ono of tho afternoon perform
nnces of high jumping hunters Miss Hol-
Ioway had tho mount on @. Randolph
Snowdcn's Richmond and spurrcd her
horse for leap over tho foot s inch
fences Sho was the only woman in the
ring, and burst of applause followed tho
successful topping of tho brush fence, but
there was u shrek of horror when tho
gclding took off too closely to the fence
and fell backward upon the plucky rider
Tho horse fell among tho poles, and
MISS Holloway was pinned beneath him
from her waist down. Richmond plunged
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-12
IN MERRY MOOD.
The Village Genius.

Inc s1llntSe Genius.
Bill Jones was genius so every ore said,
a statenent none cared to rcfutc.
He had more brilliant thoughts slowed away
in his head
Than figures could ever compute
He knew all the things of the earth and the
sky,
III wisdom; e. seemed to excel
But when j. s..me down TO "a hustle for pie
Bill never got OH very well.
Heuse towrite music and knew how to draw !;
Could teach any science or art;
Was clover i'll medicine, understood law
Ana had all tho Bible by heart.
To hear him conversng one speedily guessed
That Bill was as sharp rs tack,
Yet somehow or other he never possessed
y whole suit Of clothes 10 his back.
Eill's genius was known. and respected by all
In the town where lie used TO reside.
For the rich and tho poor, for the great and
the small,
He served as their counsel and guide.
He was prophet and preacher to kth and to
kin,
To fried and to neighbor until
Death called him away when the whole town
Clipped i'll
And bought nice coffin for Bill
Nixon Waterman i'll L. a. ". Bulletin.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-12

In Garricll's time when the weather
was warm the men i'll the pit took off
coats and vests.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-12

Watches are adjusted to heat and
cold by being allowed to stand first i'll
a room heated With dry heat to 1870 de-
grces and then in cold storage, being
regulated after each treatment
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-12

DR.. Cady's Condition Powders a, just
what horse needs when in bad condi-
ton. Tonic, blood purifier and vermi-
fuge. They are not food but medicine
and the best in use to put horse in prime
condition. Price 25c per package. ***
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-12

had the rheumatism so badly that
could rot get my hard to my head. I
tried the doctor medicine without the
least benefit At last thought OF Cham
berlain's Pain Balm; the first bottle re-
lleved All OF the pain, and one half of the
second bottle effected IA complete cure
W. j. Holland, Holland, Va. Chamber
ains Pain Balm is equally good for
sptains. swellings and lameness. AS we'll
as burns, cuts and bruises, for sale at ri,
L. Barnes drug store. "He puts up Pre-
scr ptions.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-12

Examine the Virginia Carriage Facto-
rvs buggies before buying. Office No.
400 Henry street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-12

WANTED.-B Bookkeeping to do at
night; references furnished. Address 800
Roanoke street S. w. II % If
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-12

Go to the Radford Steam Laundry for
the
Famous
Flexible
Finish
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-12

her mothers country house Mt Pcnryn,
near Philadelphia. There she rides and
drives and plays golf II great deal
From now on these two young women,
who arc each hcircsscs TO many millions,
Will figure moro or less conspicuously i'll
society coines. Either would make a
rich prize fora fortune hunting nobleman,
fact which will doubtless receive proper
attention. FRANCIS B. TALBERT.
Misfortunes Never Come SingIy
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-12
w 4 II II s.
One Cent a Word Each Insertion.
BOARDERs wANTE
WAN FED.

WANTED. -Second.h hand surry OF
other light two seat carriage. State
lowest price. Address Cash" Times
Office. i2 1t
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-10-14

The old reliable Ross Cutters,
powers are phone RS in their line
you buy these machines.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-10-14

Tried to make these prices SO tempting
that housekeeping sense will buy if it
has to borrow the money.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-06
AN INFANT|CIDE,
CAPTURED BY OFFICERS GUL- PEPPER AND TAYLOR N
 THIS CITY SATURDAY.
4 Negro Woman Killed Fer Child in Texas in 1891 and Fled
 to This City

Mr. S. ". Smith came in from Tyler, Texas, Saturday afternoon looking for Lilly Ingram, a negress who was wanted at Tyler for the murder of her child in 1891.
 Mr. Smith had Deputy Constables J. F. Gulpepper and Creed Taylor helping him look for the woman. She was located out near the park and was arrested. She was told that her arrest was on charge of disturbing the peace, but when f. nally told that she was wanted ;n Texas for murder, she said, What for that child?" She did not deny being Lilly Ingram, though she has been known here as Mary Johnson.
 She said she left Texas because she was accused of the murder of her child She will be carried back to Texas and tried for the crime.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-06

tember 1896, at which time the Rev. P. B. Sapp, in response to a call of the congregation and the American Missionary Society, assumed charge of the congregation. Services were first held in Ingram's hall and con tinued there until March, 1897, when the congregation changed to the Imperial K. of P. Hall.
 Under the present pastorate 36 persons have united with the Chris tian Church, 14 of whom were ad- mitted by confession and baptism and six by letter. The total mem bership at present numbers about 55.
 In October 1897 the congregation purchased the lot on the northwest corner of Sixth avenue and Beech street, The contract for the rev church was let last December and the building was completed in Feb ruary,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-06
HE ORATORS.

The members of the Pine Bluff Oratoricai Association at the meet ing Tuesday night discussed the question, Resolved that nature contributes more to beauty than art" The affirmative was repre- sented by Fl. K. Toney and Alex Rowell and the negative side by Messrs H. z. Morgan and Percey Meyer. The Judges, Misses Hattie Holland and Vickie Harrcll and Mr.. Greed Cald well, decided the debate in favor ot the affirmatives.
 The debate for next Tuesday night at the court house will be re- solved That discoveries have been more beneficial. since the birth of Christ than have inventions. M Blum. affirmative; Edwin J. kerwin and w. Seymore negatives.
 The association will give drama at the opera house in the near future for the benefit of the association.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-06
DESCRIPTION OF THE CHURCH.

The building is frame structure and neat and subs tan tial in every detail. It is in the shape of cross and is 50x56 feet. There are three entrances to the main auditorium, one from the northeast corner of Beech street, one from the south west corner of Sixth avenue, and the main entrance on the corner of Sixth and Beech. There is also an en- trance from the rear leading into a hallway with doors on either side leading into the robing rooms. There is a 9x9 vestibule at the main entrance.
 The ceiling and wainscottlng are of pine aud have the natural wood finish. The walls are papered and represent gray plaster. The floor is in the shape of an amphitheater with circular seats. The seating capacity of the house is from $50 to 400. The windows are of cathedral and enameled glass. The bap- tistry is in the rear of the pulpit and arranged with steps leading from the robing rooms thereto. The apex of the dome is "A feet high and from it chandelier with incan- descent lights is suspended. The entire auditorium has been recently carpeted and the church through out is finished most artistically.
 The GRAPHIC congratulates the congregation upon their new and handsome place of worship.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-06
THE 0QUENDo ARRIYEs.

HAVANA, March 5.-The Spanish
 et.class cruiser Miraate Oquendo Eiyed in the Havana harbor this brning from Spain. Sue received Eeartg welcome from ferry boats b tugs. on. board of which were Eil and military authorities aud |ferent societies which were in biting for the ships arrivals. The |ets were crowded with sightseers,
 Ekets were sent up and all flags b other decorations displayed bn vessels in the harbor, public Eildings ard places.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-06
THE NEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH ON WEST SIXTH AVENUE. The Dedicatory Services Will Be Held at 3 O'clock ?. m. With Sermon By
 the Rev, C. C. Smith of
 Cincinnati, Ohio.

The new Christian Church at the corner of Sixth avenue and Beech street has been finished by the car penters and turned over by the con tractors to the congregation
 The dedicatory services will be held in the new church building at 3 o'clock p. m. today.
 The dedicatorv services will be conducted oy the RAv. G. c. Smith, of Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Smith is an associate secretary of the Ameri- can Christian Missionary Society. In tbe services Mir Smith will be liberally assisted by the congrega
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-06
d BATCH OF BREEZY MELANGE FROM A BUSY BEE HIVE
 OF INDUSTRY.
Great Activity at the Cotton Belt Interesting Personals
 of Railroad Men,

The Cotton Belt was quite busy during the post wee's
 Nr. William Brennan, machinest of the St. L. & S. W. is again very sick at the hospital at Tyler, Tex.
 A large derrick is being erected at the shops, which will be sent to .tepesbnro when completed,
 Nj, ti Arthur sS5taint5siek 1, .iis resumed his post of duties Ut the shops, after an illness of several days.
 Mr. Chas. Sheperd Is again at his old position ns boiler maker after q several months trip thronghout Texas.
 Another lovely flower garden Is being placed in the front yard of the shops for beRutifying it's appearance
 Mr Neil Martin, 4 fsreman on engine lSS, is home gain after his long an on he road.
 large wreckef is being built tat the shops and will before long be ready for use.
 It has beer reported that the Cotton Belt is to purchase the Little Rock < Memphis road in a short time
 Engineer Lee. who has been quite illat the hospital at Tyler. Tex. is reported much better this week and may be expected home shortly.
 Mir. Frank Drake, formerly car penter of the Cotton Belt, but now with the Little Bay Lumber Co.,, is visiting his friends in the city.
 Engine 120 which has bean in the back shops for repairs for the past month, was yestard " rolled out looking as pretty as a new one.
 Mir r. A. Bluerock,, Q tin ler at the shops, while fishing one day last week caught 3 catiish which weighed 72 pounds, so Fred says.
 Mr. Morris Savage, uncle of ". J. Savage, foreman of the blacksmith department of the shops, has ac- cepted Il position in the same depart ment us blacksmith.
 The large force of men now em- ployed at the Lotion Belt shops are " orliing nine hours per day and some are working fifteen in order to catch up with the demands.
 Mir. Jos. Shepp, who left here some months ago for Galveston, Texas, writes to his home here that he has been promoted as foreman of the machine shops at that place.
 The big 75-ton compoupder. which is to be erected at the shops, has been started and promises to be one of the most powerful locomotives on the Cotton Belt System.
 Mr. Louis Geneye, u young carpen- ter at'the shops. while at work by a gasoline lamp came very near meet ing with q serious accident, as the lamp exploded causing quite scare among several of the m h.
 Mir. Bradshaw Holcomb, brake man on the Cotton Belt, after a lengthy visit to friends and relatives in Mobilcf Ala, has returned and re- sumed his duties on the road,
 Mir. Gustave Montague, Supt. of Felegraphy, after thoroughly in- speeting tine telegraph department on the Cotton Belt at this pI ace, has returned to his headquarters at Tex arkana.
 Mir. N. E. Cieland. after being em- ployed at the shops q maehinest for the past four years. and also mem- Der of the Cotton helt Band. left for California, where he went to fill q similar position. We regret the d,.- partgre of Mir. Cleland and family and feel certain that the band es- pecially will be deprived Of a great musician.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-06

gation.
 An excellent musica! program will a.so be rendered. Mrs. Maggie Hill will preside at the organ and Misses Stubblefeld and Blanche Aitheimar and Mr. k=acaide viii assist tine choir.
 The dedieatory services will be followed 5y series of meetings be- ginning this evening and will be conducted by the Rev. s. W Crutch- CT, of Texas.
 HISTORY OF TEE CONGREGATION.
 The present pastorate of the Christian Church was begun in Sep
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-06

A number of young gentlemen have organized tennis club. The lot on Second avenue adjoining Mr. ". s. Rowell's residence will be fit ted up with court. The young gentlemen expect to be playing with i1 a weeks time.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-06
|BL|C MUST WAI1' ~ ASSURED THE ooRREs- .rnurTs THERE WAS ,oMErHING INTEREST ING TO BE RE
 PORTED.
p0RTS ARE ALL B0SH.
,,.nnents To- Daylight War ,;ns Offered United States Mckinley Considering
 Their Purchase.

Ezr VEST, FLA, March 5.-cap- , Mark, before sailing on the
 .rroye with the Maine board of Iuiry, referred to the statement ! the courts investigation had Id to prove the Maine had been
 En up from the outside. That's all bosh,' he said. Why t they stop theorizing until we ready to report? Then I assure we shall have reading for the lericaa people that will be inter iDg.H
 iWHl it mean war?" was asked. That's question 1 can't answer V. Wait. ,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-06
WILL FINISH TUESDAY.

HAVANA, March 5.-The board of 9uiry arrived this morning aud
 I examine Ensign Powelson and 2 American divers this afternoon. gsOee said he expects to finish lssday next. The board will aeh Washington Thursday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-06
CAKE WALK.

Keep your eyes on .he cake walk at the opera house Wednesday even ing March 16. It will be tout of sight and the only cake walk ever had in Pine Bluff at the opera house.
 J. H. STAFFORD, Manager.
 JoE BEARDEN,
 d3t Master of Ceremonies.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-06
 NOTICE.

The accounts of the Honnet Dry Goods Co. have been placed in my hands for collection. All prfsoBs in- debted to them wjll please cali and settle. No other person is auth0riz' ed to rollecf or receipt for same. Of- fee ne faur os i'iap Bluff.
 ..4t n n. LEARN, Receiver.