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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
YADkIN HARNESS.
The Great Power Formally Started
Upon its Mission " ednesday by
Little Miss Margaret Fries.

Inc Great ROVER FOrHiaIiy SIdTIcu
Upon its Mission " ednesday
Little Miss Margaret Fries.
Power from the Yadkin river was
formally turned on at II o'clock
April 81 by 0little Miss Margaret
Fries, daughter of the protector of the
enterprise, Mr.. Fl. E Fries. She turned
the button which transmitted the
great power to the TWinCity.
The Arista cotton mill in Salem.
was the only plant started at noon.
The power was turned on in the Fries
Touring mills this afternoon. Many
other enterprises will be operated by
it in few days.
The introduction of the transmits
sion of power by electricity is general
ly regarded as a big thing for the
Twin-City and the promoters, the
Fries Manufacturing and Power Co.,
who deserve both patronage and
praise for establishing the first plant
of the kind in the State.
The development was inaugurated
in 1897 by the above named company.
The mechanical plans were prepared
by Charles r. Makepeace & Co, of
Providence, r. l., and the electrical
plans by Lewis and Chafiin, Of the
same place.
The channel of the river at this
point was widened and the power
house built upon solid rock. The
power house building is 36 by As
feet and contains eight 81 inch
Mccormick wheels and two governors.
| The generator house is at the end OF
| the power house and contains a one
| Thousand horse power generator. The
| dam is of solid masonry, 500 feet long,
| 10 feet high and it is estimated that
| the total amount Of power to be
| transmitted will be more than two
| thousand horse power.
The present development represents
one thousand horse power, but the
buildings have capacity for another
| line Of eight turbine wheels and
l. another generator of sufficient capac-
| ity to utilize the entire water flow at
this point. The electricity is gener-
| ated and transmitted at ten thousand
| volts.
Near the Wachovia mills, in Salem,
| is a sub-station from which the 1ndi-
vidual lines conduct the electricity to
| the various manufacturing plants Of
J the city which subscribe for power.
Among the plants which have al
| ready contracted for the power are
two cotton mills, one grain mill, one
wooden mill, one planning mill, one
| machine shop, the Street Railway and
| fertilizer factory, etc. Other indus
tries are contem plating the use of
| this power and the probabilities are
| that in a short time the present
amount now transmitted will be con-
| sumed.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28

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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28

Spanish Steamer Pedro Biiboa Stop
ped by IL Shot from the New York
and Towed Into Key West Har-
bor-Other War Notes.

KEY WEST, Fla, April % The
Spanish steamer Pedro bllboa, under
convoy Of the Hornet, formerly the
yacht Alicia, arrived in the harbor at
7:l5 this morning and dropped anchor
alongside the ether Spanish ship
Buena Ventura. There is great re-
jJiciag over the second capture. a
shot from the New York stopped tie
freighter Pedro.
SPANISH CONFIDENCE.
HAVANA, April 23.-The city is ag-
itaLed by war enthusiasm over the
Spanish fleet. Great cen fdence is
felt by the Spanish in the elective
ness OF their batteries.
REPORTED CAPTURED.
LONDON, April 23.-It is reported
that the Spaniards have captured the
American ship Shenandoah, which
sailed from San Francisco for Liver
pool She is from Bath, Maine, and
is four masted clipper.
REFUSED sPAIN's OFFER
LONDON, April 23.-The head of the
great White Torpedo Manufacturing
concern has refused Spain's cash offer
for its entire stock or completed tor
pedos.
SPANISH FLEET.
ST. VINCENT, April 23.-The Span
ish fleet is still here, awaiting or
ders.
DENIAL.
LONDON, April 23.-The United
States Ambassador reports that in
spite of denials the Spanish fleet has
left the Canary Islands.
NOT BELIEVED.
WASHINGTON, April 23-A report
comes by way of London that the for
tiflcations at Havana fired on the
North Atlantic Squadron, which re-
turned the fire. i ne Navy Depart
ment scouts the report.
THE FLYING SQUADRON.
OLD POINT COMFORT, April 23.-
1t was announced this morning that
the Flying Squadron has no orders,
GEN. MILES PURPOSE
WASHINGTON, April 23.-RepreseD-
tative Hull, OF the House, today said
it was General Miles purpose to effect
a landing in Cuba as spoon as practI
cable. It will take six weeks Or two
months to equip volunteer army.
OTHER CAPTURES hEIOh1ED.
KEY WEST, Fla, April 23.-The
Ward Liners Vigilancia and City of
Washington are reported captured by
our fleet. They have ammunition
for the Spanish.
NEBRASKA MILITIA CALLED.
LINCOLN, Neb., April 23.-The Gov
ernor has ordered out the militia OF
this State.
TOPEKA NOT LOST.
WASHINGTON, April 23.-The cruis-
er Topeka has not been lost.
LONDON, April % 1t is reported
that the Topeka has been sighted of
North Ireland.
TO INCREASE REGULAR ARMY.
WASHINGTON, April % The House
debated the bill for increasing the
regular army. Chairman Hull eX-
planned the need of hasty action, say
ing it IS impossible for inexperienced
volunteers to handle the coast de-
Tense guns.
WAR REVENUE BILL.
WASHINGTON, April 23.-The Re-
publicans agreed upon war revenue
bill which Dingley introduced this
afternoon.
ARMY BILL PASSED.
The Army reorganization bill passed
this afternoon.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
HAD A SACK OF CHICKENS.
A Negro Captured by Two Oncers
Sent to Jail.

n negro captured Dy Two OiIIccrS.
Sent to Jail.
Henry Phillips, colored, who was
tried at the last term of the court and
acquitted OF the charge Of stealing
chickens from S. A. Hauser, OF the Mys-
tic Springs. was caught early Friday
morning, by Officers White and Hop
per, with sack in which were seven
big hens and white bantam. All of
the fowls were dead. Phillips was
sent to jail. The officers believe the
chickens were stolen and they request
THE SENTINEL to state that if any
citizen lost chickens that night the
fowls found in the possession OF Phil
lips can be seen by calling at the police
station.
Officers went out to Phillips house,
near the pond, that morning TO make
a search to see if they could find any
other stolen property.
The officers failed to find anything
that had the appearance of stolen
goods.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
Smothered in a Tunnel.

Engineer Kennedy, Of the Clinch
Valley division of the N. & W.,
was smothered to death April is,
in long tunnel and his fireman, con-
ductor and brakeman were carried out
in an insensible condition. The train,
which was pulled by one engine and
pushed by another, became hung up
in the tunnel, and the engineer died
rived
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
Good Appointment.

Maj S. Ii. Smith has been appointed
Commercial Agent for the Norfolk &
Western Railroad Co., with head
quarters at Winston, reporting to Di-
vision Freight Agent DeLos Thomas.
We congratulate both the Major and
the n. 81 w upon this appointment.
Major Smith is very affable gentle
man, of pleasing address, and will,
doubtless, prove a very valuable and
efficient adjunct to this clever and
popular Railroad Company's corps of
officers
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
Engine Broke Down.

The passenger train from Wilkes
came in 40 minutes late last Thursday
afternoon. The delay was occasioned
by the engine drawing the outgoing
freight breaking down near Bethania
Capt Holden, conductor on the freight.
came in with the engineer and fireman
on the engine, arriving here just be.
hind the passenger train. The broken
engine was sent to the shops for re-
pairs. Another engine was secured
here to take the freight to Wilkes.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
COMMITTED SUICIDE.
Shot His Horse and Then Killed Him
self-On His Way Home.

Readers of THE SENTINEL will re-
member the arrest of George Price
charged with breaking in the post
office at Taylorsville.
A citizen Of Clemmonsville was here
recently and said that one of the men
(he did not know the name) stopped
in Clemmonsville Sunday night Of
last week. He had been on a
protracted spree and before he
reached Pennington Monday he
pulled out his pistol, shot his horse
and then killed himself. Our in
formant learned that the unfortunate
man had been living in Danville for
some time and that his mother sent
a horse and buggy there for him to re-
turn home.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
A RECORD BREAK ER.
Stamps Sold for the Shipment of More
Than 100000 Pounds of
Manufactured Tobacco.

The tobacco manufacturers are
rushed with orders and the shipments
of goods continues to increase. The
stamp sales Friday aggregated about
$4,000.
This is another record breaker, be-
ing the largest sale in the history OF
the Winston office. Deputy Reynolds
and MS assistants did not complete
their work until late that afternoon
LII the sales continue many days
longer, at the present rate, the Win
stOn manufacturers will have to oper-
ate their factories day and night to
fill orders
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
win Ask for a Special FERN.

The Winston Bar Association met
Friday afternoon and decided to ask
the Governor for special term of
court for the trial of civil cases. 1t
will be one weeks term and will
follow the regular court Of two weeks
which opens on May 10th. Judge
Coble Will preside.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
Coffee Going Up.

The rumored war with Spain is at
least having the effect of stirring the
excitable fancies OF the American peo-
pie and at the same time it is causing
an advance in the price Of some ar
ticles of food. There has been an ad-
vance of One-half a cent a pound in
the price of roasted coffee in the last
two or three days, which makes an
advance of exactly enc cent per pound
in the past ten days.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
The Work Advancing.

A gentleman who recently returned
from a trip towards Mooresville,
brings the news that the Mocksville-
Mooresville road is advancing rapidly
toward Mooresville. The force are
working between Cleveland and
Mooresville. The cross ties and rails
have been laid that far. The con-
tractor expects to reach MoOresville
by May 18th.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
DIR. TaImage's House Robbed.

WASHINGTON, April 19.-Head-
quarters detectives are Investigating
a robbery committed at the home of
the Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage. The
robbery is believed to have been COM
mltteed by some one employed there.
DIR. Talmage is absent from the city,
but his daughters reported the theft
to the detectives and explained that
the thief had taken a 1ady's watch
valued at S65, pearl pin worth $40,
and ruby set necklace costing $40
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
Movement of Strawberries.

The Southern Express Co. took out
I,2l7 crates of strawberries April Is
from points between Wilmington and
Goldsboro. They were distributed, as
follows: from Wilmington, 45; Rocky
Point, 292; Ashton, Sc; Burgaw, 1873;
Wallace, 157; Teachy's, 80; Rose Hill.
64; Magnolia, 26; Warsaw. %; with
scattering shipments from number
of other places.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28

Stop drugging yourself with quack nos
trums or cures" Get well-known phar-
maceutical remedy that will do the work.
Catarrh and cold in the head will not cause
suffering if Ely's Cream Balm is used.
Druggist will supply 10c. trial size or SOC.
full size. We mail it.
ELY BROS, sc Warren St., N. Y. City.
Rev. John Reid, Jr., of Great Falls, Mont.
recommended Ely's Cream Balm tc me. /
can emphasize his statement. ut is posi-
tive cure for catarrh if used as directed.n-
Rev. Francis w. Poole, Pastor Central Pres.
Church. Helena. Mont,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
Colored ministers Organize.

The colored pastors of Winston met
Thursday afternoon and organized
Ministerial Association by electing
the following officers:
President-G. w. Holland, Of the
First Baptist church.
Vice Presidential. McLees, pastor
of the A M E Zion church.
Secretary-Rev. r L Atkinson, Of
the A. M e church.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
Interesting Papers Read.

The North Carolina Historical So
ciety met at Chapel Hill Tuesday
evening of last week. DR.. Battle
presided. Several Interesting papers
and letters were read, among the
number being a paper by Prof. r. T.
Bynum, on the origin of the Mora
Wan church and the nationality of its
founders. Manyfacts were given. A
/ tier was a from Miss AIDE de l..
Fries, OF Salem.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
Business Men Uneasy.

A gentleman who was in Washing
ton recently remarked to reporter
that he never saw so much uneasiness
manifested among business people
before. The sentiment is general
that war is certain to affect businC SIS
and there is fear the trouble will last
much longer than the people think at
present.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
Constable Kills a Negro.

April 10, by James M. Coble, a Gull
ford constable. Mr.. Coble attempted
to serve a warrant for forgery on
Breame, who resisted and attacked
the constable with shoe knife. In
self defense Mr.. Coble drew his re
volver and shot the negro, who lived
about ont hour. Next lday Mr. iCoble
went to Greensboro and gave himself
up to Sheriff Hoskins and was tried
Thursday before mag strate.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
Wake Forest commencement.

The Wake Forest Commencement
program has been completed. Hon.
W. A. Montgomery, of the Supreme
Court bench. will address the law
class, Mr.. E. E. Hilliard will de-
liver the alumni address, Rev. e
Benz. Andrews will address the liter
ary societies. The following mem
bers of the senior class will speak: O.
S. Burgess, A. G. Cree, H. M. Evans,
J. d. Larkins, G. M. Beavers, Jackson
Hamilton, T. n. Johnson, S. j. Honey
cutt
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
Battle Ground Celebra ion.

The committee appointed by the
Guilford Battle Ground company to
select an orator for the 4th of July
celebration unanimously chose Hon
Robert NJ. Douglas, Associate Justice
of the Supreme Court of North Caro-
lima. Hon. James E. Boyd, an ardent
member of the company, has promised
to bring down some Of the celebrities
of Washington with him. Vice-Pres-
ident Hobart will be especially impor-
tuned to honor the occasion with his
presence
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
Nearly $4,000 Last Week.

The revenue collections last week
passed the high water mark, as did
the shipments of manufactured to-
bacco. The stamp sales reached
nearly S75 600. This means the ship
ment OF more than one million pounds
Of tobacco The collections Saturday
were about ST., 800.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
TO HOLD THEIR JOBS.
Southern Railway Gives It's En-
ployees Chance to Enlist.

A letter from the headquarters of
the Southern Railway Company states
that such employees of the company
as wished to enlist in the army TO
fight against Spain in the event of
war would have their positions kept
open for them until they returned
from the struggle.
1t is understood that similar letters
have been sent out over the entire sys-
tenn Of the Southern. This will give
several thousand men an opportunity
to fight for their country, with the
assurance that their positions will De
kept open for them. So far as could
be learned none of the employees of
the company here have made rush
to enlist for service.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
A Government Kite.

Rev. H. E Rondthaler has pur-
chased a government kite. 1t is about
two feet high He was out April 20
experimenting with his "hyer" ;"
1t worked charmingly, soaring a
distance of some three hundred feet
from the Salem Boys School building.
These kites are used by the weather
forecasters in Washington.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
COLONIES IN CONFERENCES.
Commander of the Four Regiment.
Assemble in Raleigh.

hssCIHDIU III INdIVIgH.
Colonels w B Rodman, of the First
regiment, F Bruton, OF the Second
regiment, w A Bobbitt, OF the Third
and J f Armfeld, of the Fourth, called
on Governor Russell Wednesday OF last
week and paid their respects. The
Colonels met by agreement and not by
order. They conferred together.
Rodman says the First has $50 men,
Armt1eld says the Fourth has 500.
Bruton that the Second has 375, Bob
bitt that the Third has 400. All say
that upon call recruiting will be very
rapid. The Colonels say they met to
find out what will be done, as they
are in the dark. They consider the
guard available for duty anywhere
the flag of the nation may be carried,
in the United States or out OF it.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
cave Them a Turkey Dinner.

Miller Bros Saturday completed the
woodwork of fine brick residence
for Mr.. Nick Whitfield and his sons,
two miles east of Winston. The men
who have been at work on the build
ing were rendered big turkey dinner
today. The spread was sumptuous
one and was enjoyed by every work
man that sat down TO the table.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
An old idea.

Every day strengthens the belief of emf.
nent physicians that impure blood is tn
cause of the majority of our diseases.
Twenty five years ago this theory was used
as a basis for the formula of Browns Iron
by this famous old household remedy are
sufficient to prove that the theory is correct,
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
THE TOBACCO TAX.
The Winston Committee Makes q
Report to Manufacturers.

W
The tobacco manufacturers of
WinstonSalem were called together
in the County Commissioners court
room Friday morning to hear a report
from the committee sent to Washing
ton to look after the proposed increase
in the tobacco tax. The committees
address to the Ways and Means Com
mittee of Congress was read, as fol-
lows:
WASHINGTON, D. c.;
April 20, 1898.
To the Committee of Ways and
Means, Hon. n. Dingley, Jr., Chair
man:
A meeting of plug and smoking to-
bacc0 manufacturers Of North Caro-
lima and Virginia have discussed the
proposed increase of the tax on
tobacco and beg lieve respectfully to
present to the Committee their re-
quest, that in the event OF the in
crease being made that the increase
rate should not apply TO any packages
stamped under the existing laws and
further that the new rate be fixed as
low as the need of the country will
require; but the manufacturers and
jObbers respectfully represent that an
increase in excess OF four cents per
pound will entail upon the manufac-
turers greatly increased cost for
machinery and so forth.
Respectfully submitted,
j. 5. CARR,
g. A. FOLLIN,
Il. A. DAVIS,
For the Committee.
THE SENTINEL is informed that
the manufacturers of North Carolin a
and Virginia were unanimous in max
ing the request for the tax not to
exceed 10 cents and that no additional
tax be put on goods already stamped.
A member of the committee is of
the opinion that the tax will be fixed
at II cents.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
Store House and Dwelling.

Mr.. R. Ell. Pitts has the contract to
build a brick store for Brown 81 Car
ter on the old jail lot, fronting on
Main street. 1t will be on the site
where the old calaboose has stood for
81 me time. Mr.. Pitts has another
contract to build small dwelling in
West Winston
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
Time Changed.

DR.. H. B Weaver, Secretary an
nounces that the time for the annual
meeting of the Board of Medical Ex-
aminers, of the State of North Caro-
lima, has been changed from May 6
to April 28th, 10Th, 30th and May I'd
and Sd. 1898. at Charlotte.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
Russell Sends a MESSAGE.

Governor Russell has telegraphed
the President that North Carolina not
only stands ready TO furnish its quota
but if necessary the patriotic citizens
will respond in excess Of the number
the State is expected to furnish. He
added that he thereby rendered the
use of his own services "to lead the
North Carolina TROOPS"
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
War in KernersyilIe.

A letter from Kernersville says that
war has not only been declared but
hostilities have actually begun in
that quiet little village. Last week
ing DR.. E. Kerner tore down the brick
wall around part of j. Gilmer Kerner's
private burying ground. The writer
says it is not known yet how the mat
ter will result.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
THE FIRST GUN FIRED.
AFTER WHICH THE SPANIARDS
SURRENDERED.
Spanish Freight Vessel BuenaVentura
Captured by Our Fleet-Brought
to Key West by Cruiser Nash
vilIe-Great Excitement.

KEY WEST, Fla, April 22.-The
Spanish freight vessel Buena Ventura
was captured by the United States
fleet this morning. The Nashville
brought in the prize amid great ex-
citement here.
The Buena Ventura carried lum-
Der, but it is stated it also carried
arms and supplies for the Spanish
army.
The cruiser Nashville fired a six
FOUNDER and the Spaniards surren-
dered.
MARINES MOVING.
BROOKLYN, April % The first bat
tallioD OF marines of the Brooklyn
Navy Yard leaves for Hampton Roads
tonight, seven hundred and fifty
strong.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
Thfnks it W,lI be 16 Gents.

Mr.. Green, a tobacco manufactures
of Yadkin College, who buys consid
erable leaf on the Winston market, is
in receipt of letter from Congress-
man Linney, who expresses the opin-
ion that Congress will increase the to-
bacco tax to 16 cents per pound.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-04-28
THE PARIS ESCAPED.
AFTER A LIVELY CHASE BY
SPANISH CRUISER.
She Carried One Hundred and Fifty
Passengers, All of Whom Were
Asleep and Knew Nothing of
the Exciting Race.

Che Exciting Race.
BELFAST, April PA dispatch
from Queenstown to the Belfast Tele-
graph says: The Spanish torpedo
boat recently in dry dock at Queens
town sailed from the port yesterday
the same hour the Paris left South
ampton and intercepted and captured
the Paris"
SOUTHAMPTON, April 23.-The Paris
passed the Lizard at ll:40 last night,
according to American line reports
She carries hundred and fifty pas
Sengers.
LATER PARIS ESCAPED
1t is reported that the Paris escaped
the Spanish boat and returned to Eng
land
SAFE IN NEUTRAL WATERS.
QSoUTHAMPToN. April 23.-Captain
watkins, of the Paris, saw the Span
ish cruiser in time to put back and
reach neutral port. The Spaniards
followed almost into neutral waters
The passengers were all asleep.