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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-11-27

There IS no other manuscript, printed book,
or pamphlet, this Spring Of The year Of our
Lord, 1890, that contains any account Of this
region Of horrors other than this book Of
nsine.-HENRY NJ. STANLEY.
The whole distance travelled by Stanley,
from the mouth of the Congo to Zanzibar,
was 6,O32H miles. AMI the time consumed
in the exploration was three years. 1t Is
"as moving and enthralling tale as was
ever told by man." and it was written by
Stanley i'll fifty days, feat which is not
less remarkable than the expedition itself.
1t is wonderful that any man could have
endured SO much and overcome so much
Stanley; but it was not Stanley, but
his great faith and hope in Higher
Power. that nerved his hand and steel
ed his heart. In his predatory letter OF
was approaching the region wherein
Emin was reported to be beleagured,
he was confronted by myriads Of en-
emies, who swarmed hpOn the hills
and in the valleys, threatening to destroy
him and his handful Of 173 soldiers.
There could be nothing grander than the
description Of how Stanley felt and what
Stanley did at this perilOus moment.
SANKEY'S description OF the vast For
EST COUNTRY" which occupied them $50
days in traversing, and during which Pc
Rod their rate OF progress in some places
| was only POUR HUNDRED YARDS AN
HOUR" IS most thrilling. Sec page ~,
SANKEY'S darkest AFRICA"
Imagine an area equal to that of France,
Spain and Portugal closely studded with
trees. varying from 20 to 1870 feet in height,
| closely interlocked and linked together by
| immense cables from 2 to Is feet in diam
i eter. See SANKEY'S account OF the great
| forest. I'm DARkESi \FRICA," the
greatest literary success ever published.
The vast region explored by Stanley Is
becoming the scene OF great and important
events. England. France and Germany
are contending for the prize Sta"ley' $
great book abOunds with illustrations and
maps Of Central Africa. Three large col
| ored pocket maps accompany each copy Of
| the hook. These maps alone are Of great
! value, as presenting the most accurate
, knowledge of Central Africa that has
ever been published. No man, tn be we'll
! informed, can afford to be without copy.
All the prominent newspapers OF the
"Old World" and the New are unani-
nous in prOnOuncing Stanley's ~ arkest
Africa as the literary feat OF the age
The Boston IrdceIer GOES AS far as pro-
nouncing SANKEY'S darkest Africa" to
be the most remarkable production Of
modern literature during the last hundred
years.
No library could be considered complc:e
without SANKEY'S latest addition to mod.
ern literature lin ARREST AFRICA"
The demand for this work Is unprecedent.
ed, and exceeds anything OF ,be kind ever
issued from the press.
Il. w. RESPESS.
Agent for Vance, Warren and Granville
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-11-27

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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-11-27
The Texas Natural Wall.

There Is in the northern part of Texas,
near the Bots dare, or East Fork OF the
Trinity, freak OF nature that has been
the subject OF much speculation ever
since It's discovery, over forty years ago.
Extending in q northwest and southeast
erly direction for several miles Is q per-
pendicular seam or wall OF coarse lime
stone, composed OF fragments, irregular
in size yet very similar in shape. The
seam Tor wall, as it is called Is about two
feet In width everywhere 1t is seen, and
the stones OF which it is composed are
distributed on top OF one another almost
with the regularity of masOnary-at
least as we'll rs many ancient builders
constructed their walls. II i, for the
most part under the earth, but it appears
iii hillsides and ravn"s, where the eX-
ternal forces OF nature have worn away
the soil, leaving the natural wall exposed.
Old settlers say that some sections
several hundred feet in length appeared
~ mitch rs thrr" feet in height when
they frs, went there, and hence they
named their first town Ruckwall which
name l. Ul~u borne 10y the county in
which he wall Is found From the fact
that no "tI"r tone was found in the i'm
mcdia," Ni"inity, these pioneers unGui-
mously agreed that the wall wa5 the
work of some prehistoric people who
inhabited the country; bat as its mere
resemblance to the wOrl, Of man is all
that supports this theory, il has long
since been given up for the scientific,
explanation of its origin. The presence
# quart. lava, and other ronglomerate
ro"". of i:rncouS origin, bctrnvS the
1rtIpu pf volcanic forces in its formal ion
onir5: mighty internal CONFUSION rent
th" carth's surface. ana left a long
straight tissue, which was filled by the
same .S"ucy with fragments of the
underlying strata of limestone. In some
portions where the wall was sufficiently
compact, II has stood a!onc, while air
and water have worn away the surrounds
inG earth. Thus il l. found at intervals.
keeping on" direction. straight n, a
surveyor ) line, for about six mics, uni
form i'll width, and always composed OF
stones resembling an elongated brick
some larger and others smaller
Years ago an inquiring we'll digger
sunk his spade beside the wall Ha
followed it down thirty feet and found
abundant water, but not the base of the
wall. ~ We may concetie the work to
be freak Of the fire gods, who. i'll some
past age, remote and dim. pushed up the
wall from beneath To serve H. Il model
FOR future mHn.-Dctroit Free Press.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-11-27
THURSDAY, NOV. 81, 1890.
THANKSGIVING.

The daylight hours grow brief and dim.
And quickly merge themselves in night,
The sharp wind sings its mournful hymn,
The signs, in heaven and earth, are right;
| hear the wild geese chant their wall,
From the cold fields Of upper air,
Drifting along the northern gale
70 sunny lakes and islands fair.
The signs are right. The shivering sheep
Stand huddled by the sheltering wall
The binds have sought their wintry sleep,
And loving cattle aait the stall:
The dead leaves dance their mystic round,
WhjrIed by the wind-gusts fierce and
And dry stalks nutter Ger the ground.
Where late the yellow harvest smiled.
The signs are right We hear the roar,
Borne i..waTd from the ocean deeps,
And mad waves break along the shore,
And dash against the rocky sleeps
Bat household fires burn clear and bright,
And rest comes after summer toll,
And well-flled gamers give delight,
Treasures of corn and wine ana OIL.
In come, our fathers fcstal day,
A link in that long, golden chain
Which stretches on its shining way
10 bring old memories back again ;
In all our conflicts and our fears,
When days were dark and days were
bright,
This day, through our historic years,
Runs like magic thread OF light.
There Uses now before mine eye,
In pictured beauty soft and clear,
4 vision Of the days gone by,
when life was young and joy was near
\ weary tramp among the hills
\ piercing wind with binding dust;
4 hope that ScOrncd these outer Ills,
And looked beyond in bOundlesS trust.
4 house with its ponderous frame;
A grandsire with his silvery hair
Sitting before the generous flame,
Iu his antique and ample chair
4 chimncy-cOrner large and warm,
Where q dear mother sat of old
Here was refuge from the storm,
A shelter from the biting cold.
And all around are signs of cheer,
Pure incense and au OdOr sweet,
And kindred hearts are gathered here,
And 10y that comes where kindred meet
Now let the lowering StOrm-clOudS lower
Let winds blow east or winds blow west
They cannot mar this charmed hour,
They cannot hurt this household nest.
Then keep the good old festal day,
Sing the old songs the fathers sung,
Around your affairs kneel to pray,
Let praises rise from Joyful tongue.
God moves in all the rolling year,
In cloud and tempest, sun and rain;
He bids the tender grass appear
And loads the autumn fields with grain.
Increase " TarbOr.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-11-27
Lies Real Troubles.

The real trouble in life, in all profess
ions, il the trouble of thinking; to g.
ca.sr wIicn, the most laborious trlhing
is ..;.uslt 81, lut. II fairly gr:p''i"i with
in I IT. o..t4.t. eyrryt ainS tcco..l p ear,
ant III after Ife. that wn:eI Is a CON
t.nuaI anu Cyan e to many, becomes one
Of the greatest qualifications Why is
it, that, to the eye Of al artist, the draw
ing Of complicated plan becomes clear
at IA glance. while, to others, it requires
a multitude Of figures Of reference and a
long explain alton: 1t is, that his mind
has been educated In continual inter
course with the eye; and the constant
habit Of rejecting on cause and effect,
has rendered Il numerous assemblage OF
lines Ineligible to him, which, to others
un.ducated, appear like species OF
hicro2lyphic.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-11-27
uou to select and Care for SIX Umbren,.

When selecting silk umbrella it Is a.;
we'll to hold it up to the light and look
through it. to judge Of the ev"nness OF
the grain and the shade OF the Tia dye,
which, In the best black silks, VII. have
a greenish hue when the light is seen
through. When wet, silk umbrellas
should not be placed near the fire. and
neither stood up nor stretched open, but
left to hang in loose folds in some dry
place. A silk case drawn over them
when travelling is a good protection
against injury, but the continual draw
ing off and on Of case will rub and wear
out the folds.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-11-27
Making tobacco Harmless.

Very few smokers realize thu extent
OF the harm done To the mouth, heart
dnt nerves 10y tobacco, SAYS :: we'll
known physician in the PHILADELPHIA In
Iuir"F WLo has just returned from the
Berlin Medical Congress When | was
III Europe learned of simple and effect
~" method Of rendering tobacco entirelv
harmless without dcstreyin. its aroma.
Ih" met nod WAS discovered by DIR. Gam
lr".et. of Nichy. and It should be regarded
a. Il priceless boon To smokers. II com
Sist~ of Il small piece of cotton wool
stepped III or 10 per cent. solution of
ryrogallic acid inserted i'll pipe OF cigar
holder. This will neutraliZc anv possi-
die Ill effects of the nicotine. In this
way not only may the generally admit
ted evils OF smoking b. overcome. but
cIroslS OF the liver. which j. sometimes
-;tUovt! Iy tobacco. and li:Itrr effects of
ON"r-'nduiSencr, such as headache and
Turing 81 tn" tongue, Eiay be avoided
Uric acid, which WAS recommended by
NiEi"r for the same purpose, has the
serious disadvantages of spelling the
taste Of tic tobacco"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-11-27

There is no other manuscript, printed book,
or pamphlet, this Spring Of The gear Of our
Lord, 1890, that contains any account Of this
reQiO1a Of horrors other than this book of
msne-HENRY NJ. STANLEY.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-11-27

The quality of the blood depends much
upon good or bad digestion and assimiIa-
ton. To make the blood rich i'm life and
strengthening constituents use DIR. j. II.
MeLeans Sarsaparilla. 1t will nourish
the properties Of the blood. from which the
elements Of vitality are drawn.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-11-27
FOR SAIE!

FOR SALE!
Valuable Real Estate in the Town Of
Henderson.
One House and Lot
On Rowland street; good neighborhood !;
we'll Of water now occupied by Mr.. K. A..
Bullock.
One Vacant Lot
adjoining same, upon which is good
stables. An elegant building lot.
One House and Lot;
four rooms; good kitchen; good we'll
water on Rowland street occupied by T..
D. Mitchell. This lot has stables.
Four-rOOm House e Lot
and all necessary Out-houses situated on
Rowland street, adjoining that new Occu-
pied by e. D. Mitchell. Has good we'll
water.
One Lot
upon which is good tenant house adjOin-
ing the above together with Eve other va
One Brick House
on Orange street four rooms now occu-
pied by w. s. Walden.
One House and Lot
on Orange street; six rooms; now occu-
pied by j. B. Tucker.
One Brick House
on Orange street four rooms; now occu.
pied by Job Pierce.
One House and Lot
on Orange street; six rooms; occupied by
Tom Taylor.
Two Lots
in rear OF the last three mentioned, or
each of which is good tenement house.
Two Houses and Lots
on Cemetery street, with four rooms each
Also a. Good Farm.
in high state Of cultivation; only tws
| miles from Henderson. Has an excellent
house Of seven rooms. in large grove, or
public roads. Is very fine tobacco farm
| has four good barns for fiue curing; con
tanning about 200 acres good water and
! out-houses.
All the above property will be sold FOL
| division among the heirs of Mrs. N. w
| Rowland, deceased. Terms to suit pur
| ehasers. For further Information apply Il
Mr.. Isham T.. Rowland. Of Henderson. n
| c., or the undersigned, Wilson, n. &.
A. W. ROWLAND,
! Atty for Mrs. n. w. Rowland, deed.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-19

command of Captain Osborne. The boys
acquitted themselves well, much to the
qualification of their officers and executed
many difficult manoevers with drilled pre-
cisiOn.
At the conclusion the first platoon under
the command of Lieutenant Runyan gave
an additional drill which was greatly en-
joyed by the spectators. The spectators
greeted each cleverly executed movement
with hearty applause and all of the boys
earned the profuse compliments of their
friends which were showered upon them.
For a few moments after the drill a
general reception took place and hand
shaking and introductions fully occupied
the time
Shaws' orchestra was in attendance, and
at the signal from the master of ceremon-
les struck up a march and in a few mo-
ments the grand march was formed, led
by Governor Humphrey and Mrs. Murray
Myers. The invited guests came second,
followed by the military, accompanied by
their ladies.
The balance of the evening was devoted
to dancing
The gallery was crowded with spectators
and the spacious hall Twas none too large to
accommodate the great concoUrse of guests.
As was expected, the ball was a success
in every way, and an evenings enjoyment
rarely experienced was the program in
bripf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-19
SECOND REGIMENT DoNGs.
One Resignation Accepted and Three Promo
lions Made-Large Attendance OF Ofaeers
and Day in the City.

As may be recalled, Col L. \. Wood
cock some time ago resigned as colonel of
the Second regiment of the Kansas Nation
al Guards owing to a lack OF time 10 at
tend TO the duties of the position. The
meeting of the line officers, captains and
heutenants Of the regiment to act on the
resignation was held at the armory of
Company a yesterday afternoon. There
were present; Company a, Captain Os-
borne, Lieutenants Gordon and Runyan;
company B, Captain BowleS. Lieutenants
SimmOnds and Frantz: company c, Cap
tain Connors, Lieutenant Kuhn; company
d, Captain II. c. Smith, Lieutenant j. {.
c. johnson; company T, Captain a. y.
Thorpe; company G, Captain Fred Sim
mons; company II, Captain Thomas H
Heter. Adjutant General of the State
Roberts, Colonel Richsecker, Of Yelling
ton, Major J. T. Showalter. of yelling
ton, and Lieutenant Worshing. regimental
quartermaster. They had arrived on the
early morning trains and the officers of
company A met them at Hotel Metropole,
which was made headquarters for the day,
and a number Of their acquaintance and
friends OF the city called TO see them.
About two O'Clock the meeting convened
at the armory and the resignation of Col.
J.. \. Woodcock was accepted and Lieu
tenant Colonel J. H. Richecker of Sterling
elected and made colonel: J. II. 5 howalter
of Wellington heutenat colonel; Captain
Smith ef Newton made major of the reg
ment. a message to General hurry
Myers of Topeka date from A H. Carpen-
ter was read announcing that Governor /.
VI. Humphrey, Secretary of State Higgins
and Auditor of State Timothy Nc
Carthy were en- route 10 attend the
ball given by Company A in the
evening. The work of the meet
ing having been completed the visitors
took occasion to look at the new armory.
1t was nicely decorated with flags and the
arrangement in every way complimented
most highly. All admitted that there was
not an equal in the Second regiment and
quite probable not an equal in the state.
They were shown something of the city,
taking in business streets and some of the
portions. While all knew much
of Wichita, yet they could see new i'm
everywhere which were quite
In the evening Governor Humphrey,
Higgins and Auditor, Mccarthy
arrived and were met at the depot by the
reception committee and escorted to the
Hotel Metropole They were kept quite
busy with friends until the hour for the
drill and ball at the armory. They will
remain in the city today and give their at
tention to friends and acquaintance,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-19
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

A large circle Of friends gathered at the
residence of Alderman Fritz Schnitzler.
on Central avenue and Riverview,
evening. the occasion being his 55th birth
day The genial councilman was taken
completely by surprise, but his good wife
had provided a bounteouS spread and the
host entertained his guests in his usual
wholesouled manner. The party broke at
a late hour with many wishes for their
hosts continued prosperity and good
health. Among those present were the
following: Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Busch, Mr.
and Mrs. Louis Grover. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Bright. Misses Ollie and Ella Bright, Dolly
Schuitzler, Mr.. and Mrs. Otto happEn.
Mr.. and Mrs. knoblauch. Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Bulla. Mr.. and Mrs Henry
Schnitzler. Mrs Billmau. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Beyer. and NesSrs. II. Billman. c.
Baker, {. Hocl man, Q. EcRstein, W.
Snitzler, J. Boyd, a. Zimmerman, W.
Meyer. A Kunlle, F. Petrie, and Miller
J. K. Baehr Mr. Thoms, of Kansas City,
the Night Owl club with choice musical
selections, a delegation from the Sanger
bund who added greatly to the evenings
entertainment.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-19
LIGHT INFANTRY BALL.
An Event OF Some Importance in Society Circles
"A Large NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Drill and Ball.

The military ball and. reception last
uignt, given by the Wichita Light In
fantry in armory hall, was an event of con-
siderable importance in society circles.
Amongst the guests from abroad were
Governor Lyman U. Humphrey, Colonel
Recksecker, of Sterling; Major Showalter,
of Wellington; Lieutenant Simmons, of
Wellington; Captain Conner, Lieutenant
Kuhn, Captain Talbot, of Newton; Cap
tain Lewis, of Larned; Lieutenant Frantz,
of Wellington: Captain Smith, General
Roberts, of Topeka; General Mccarthy,
state auditor; Hon. William Higgins, sec
rotary of state; Lieutenant johnson, of
Newton.
At 9 o'clock, previous to the opening of
the ball, an exhibition drill was given by
the Wichita Light Infantry under the
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-19
For the Eagle.
KINGS DAUGHTERS.

L will tell you of their mission,
And how quickly came the fame
Of the sweet faced, noble women
Pledged to duty lin His name"
I'm His name" it was the watch word
Of little sisterhood:
Half a score they numbered scarcely,
Seeking to do do others good.
Thus they met in love together,
Little dreaming they would wake
Women of all ranks and countries
To do service ''for His sake"
Then they knelt in supplication,
Praying strength to do the best,
Purposing TO make life better,
Should God answer their request.
Swiftly, quietly, their mission
Spread on white wings Ger the world,
And their members numbered thousands
When their motto they unfurled.
And the symbol of their order
Is a tiny Maltese cross,
Made of craven, beaten silver,
Tied with purple silken floss.
And beside the badge of honor,
Beams the silver token blest,
Poverty with rags fiutter,
Also wears it on her breast.
Speaking kindly words of comfort.
Giving aid where hardships cling
To the world of struggling creatures
These are Daughters of the King"
To give each their love and friendship,
Is the effort that they make;
Jealous thoughts and words Of envy,
They suppress For Jesus Sake.
So the lady in her carriage,
Reaches out the hand to take,
Of a ragged toiling sister,
Tenderly-'For Jesus sake"
And watch word sweetly Ginning,
On the lips of those who sing,
Their allegiance to the Master,
Are the Daughters of the King"
n w K
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-19
ANSWER IN SPIRIT, WITH QUESTIONS.

Railroad officials often receive and carry
on a strange correspondence, and the fol-
lowing came into the hands of a reporter
surreptitiously: Date, Anthony, Kan; ad-
dressed, John Sebastian, Chicago; con-
tents: Would like to have your advice
concerning the best route from Wichita to
Chicago? Please tell me cost of sleeper
and if there will be any cut rates? | will
be alone, and would like to have you speak
to the conductor of the road you recon-
mend" Signed, Miss A. T."
Answer: After a careful study of the
questions propounded, and frequent con-
situations with the travelling public, l feel
warranted in recommending you to the
Rock Island route Have instructed the
agent to give you the lowest rate, and have
also recommended you to the watchful
care of the conductor. Keep US posted in
regard to your whereabouts"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-19
THE EAGLE TOWNSHIP QUESTION SET
tiled.

The county commissioners yesterday
reached decision on the Eagle township
school district question. Some months
toned to redistrict the township making
another school district. After an exami-
nation of the petition asking the change,
and the remonstrance, and also an inquiry
into the merits of the proposition, Prof.
Pence decided that no change should be
made. An appeal was taken to the county
commissioners and a day given to the
question. There were many Eagle town
ship taxpayers on hand and more than the
usual earnestness shown. The commits
sioners took the matter under Amusement,
and after thorough and careful considera-
tions confirmed the decision of the county
Superintendent