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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-06-19
JUDGE GEORGE ". BROOKS,
AN HONEST MAN, AND AFEARLESS.
UPRIGHT JUDGE.
He Ought to be HOnored by the Free
tion of a Suitable Monument to His
Memory.
Wilmington Messenger.l

Wilmington Messenger
There is one duty that remains to
be performed by all the Democratic
voters in North Carolina. Nay, more,
by every man in the State who respects
free and upright judiciary, and who
loves civil liberty. 1t IS to erect at
the capital city of the State a monu-
ment to Judge George w. Brooks, OF
the U. S. Federal Court-an honest
man and fearless, upright Judge.
The delay is reproach. The people
have had chance to show their appre-
ciation of 4 brave and manly act wor-
thy OF the greatest men who ever pre-
sided over the court of any county and
in any age. Thus far they have failed
to do their duty and we write this in
the hope that the press of North Caro-
lima will unite in appeals to the people
to honor the name and memory of
Judge Brooks, who stood firm by right
and justice and liberty at a time of
national peril and gloom, and when
the rights and liberties of the people
of North Carolina were endangered bv
despotism, and its cloven foot was
being pressed heavily upon some of the
best and truest of the citizens of this
Commonwealth.
Well done, thou true and brave
North Carolinian! Thy name is
worthy of all honor, and praise, and
should 60 sounding down the ages as
a man of probity and virtue and he
roism at a time of corruption, oppres-
sion and usurpation
Shall this noble Jurist 60 Union
ored9 Will the people of North Car
olina refuse to celebrate the virtues of
such noble man? Will they refuse
longer to perform a duty far too long
neglected. We hope not. Will not
those editors who revere virtue, love
liberty, honor the true and the manly
and are genuinely attached to North
Carolina, its people, its traditions, its
institutions, do something towards
arousing the people to do their duty
in this matter1 If any man born in
North Carolina ever deserved to have
a monument to be erected by the beo-
bAe at large within the State to his
memory that man is surely George
Brooks, the upright and fearless Judge.
Is it not a most remarkable thing
that the lawyers of North Carolina
have erected a monument to Chief
Justice Richmond Pearson and have
failed to raise one stone in memory Of
the bravest Judge and one of the most
incorruptible and reliable who ever
presided in court in North Carolina?
How long shall this be said? Are
there not hundreds of the lawyers who
feel that Judge Brooks is the man to
be honored above all others2 Can
there be any possible doubt here? If
not, then there should be no delay.
1t is curious to honor the man who
failed the people and to refuse to honor
the one Judge who was equal to the
hour with all of its pressing, exacting
demands.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-06-19

The Society Of Working Hairdreesers
of Milan are preparing for great hair
dressing exhibition, in association with q
hairdressing contest, at which the whole
world of working hairdressers are chal-
lenged to compete for prizes with their
Milanese brethren It is provided that
the heads Of the living models shall be
"in no sense prepared" The Milanese
competitors ere required to bring with
them Lady as model Competitors from
other parts will be provided by the COM
mittee with models at fee to be left to
the honor and conscience Of these COM
petitors.-Exchange.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-06-19
JUDICIAL CONVENTION.

The Judicial Convention OF the
Democratic party of the Third Dis
trict, is hereby called to meet at Rocky
Mount on Thursday, July 3rd, at 2
o'clock, for the purpose of nominating
a candidate for Solicitor.
F. \. WooDARD,
Ch'm'n Dem. Judicial Ex. Com.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-06-19

Vaccination at sea has been declared
by a number Of New York doctors as
more dangerous than smallpox, and
Cunard passengers, who claim that they
are suffering from blood poisoning in
consequence of being vaccinated on ship
board, have brought suits against the
great steamship line.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-06-19

English SPAWN Liniment removes all
hard, soft or calloused humps and blem-
ishes from horses, blood spavins, curbs,
splints. sweeney, ring-bone, STILES, sprains,
all swollen thrOats, coughs, etc. Save $50
BY use of one bottle. Warranted the most
wonderful blemish cure ever known. Sold
by Melville Dorsey, druggist, Henderson,
Y. &. apr. 10-l c.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-06-19
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceeptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale Il. oOc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-06-19
. Il. HENRY,
ATToRN n EX AT LAW,
HENDERSON, N. g.,
OFFICE IN BURwELL BUILpI

CoURTs:-Nance. Franklin Warren Gram
Hllle, United States Court at Raleigh and
Supreme Court of North Carolina.
hEFERENCEs:-Ch Chief Justice W. N H.
smith, don. Augustus $. Merrimon. Gov
Daniel G. Fowle, Hon. T. {. Fuller, Hon T
m. hrgo, DIR. w. 7. Cheatham Dr. j. III
Tucker, Mr.. NJ. Dorsey, II. ii. Burwell, Esq.
hon. James Edwin Moore, Ex solicitor Gen
or U. s. Samuel +. Phillips
Office hours a m. to d. m mch 7aI
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-06-19

Tell me not Ill mourhiul
numbers,
Advertising does not pay
For the man $ non comp
US mcntis
Who would such absurd
things say.
Life is real. Life is earnest.
And the man who hopes
to rise
To success in any calling,
Must expect to Adeertiss!
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-06-19


In tue worlds broad field
OF battle,
In the conflict Of real life.
ADVERTISING is the secret |
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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-06-19
THE SOUTHERN BOUQUET.

Written by Mrs. Alice Blount Shannon,
(1tee Cooper when girl of thirteen years.
Mr. Edwin Fuller, Carolina's sweetest
poet, noticed the omission of Pettigrew's
name in Memorial Flowers and /" The
Southern Bouquet" and dedicated poem
to him entitled The Sunfiower." | now
twine the SuntlOwer for Pettigrew and add
HoyCar fpr PapCtrn I
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-06-07

A. . rule the quality of the shooting i'm
proves very materially at 500 yards. The posi-
ton is undoubtedly responsible for much If this
Improvement. A much larger target than the
one used at the short ranges is in place and it
seems easier to hit. Here the men lie prone
and support the rife upon both elbows and
forearms. Anything more natural or easier
could not be. and the man who will conscien-
tiousiy practice this prone position will do
some first.class work. Here the strap--the
.sling-may be used around the left arm. and
there are several experts who do so with ad-
vantageous results. The tyIo who. under ordi-
nary circumstances, would make a good score
at 500 yaris often finds himself entirely out
of his element should the day be
at all windy. A difference that was but slight
at 200 yards is nearly three times as great at
this distances; therefore if the blasts come in a
gusty manner from various quarters it would
not surprise any one to see an inexperienced
man miss the target completely. How much
of q discomfort there Is in a miss no one
knows but he who has had the bitter expert
ence. Very carefully he sights. and with q
reasonable amount of assurance he fires.
Slowly the marker pulls the target in. slowly
he sends it out again; then he waves n red flag.
and its effect upon the unfortunate rifiemGn
parallels its disturbing influence were it
shaken under the hose of an angry bull.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-06-07

meadows stretching in gentle waves in the dis
lance. just eff from Brightwood the military
road crosses the creek at one of its pretty
points. One of the things which can be devel-
oped with splendid results on the creek is
A SYSTEM OF DAMS
and distractions by which larger cascades can
be formed and above deep pools and lakes. All
along the upper region of the creek and. in
fact, for its entire course the banks are con-
tinually changing in aspect and huge moss
grown rocks raise their crests and overhang
the water as if meditating a plunge; forests,
prlmeyal in their wildness. sometimes line the
flying water: ravines stretch back and glimpses
Of civilization are obtained in the distance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-06-07

Practice on each Wednesday commences at .
pm. at the 200-yard range. Four targets are
generally called into requisition and to each
one its quota of those present is assigned. Each
squad is in charge of an Inspector of rifle prac-
tice; he gives all the instruction possible and
keeps the scores of the men on his target. He
is also responsible for the discipline i'll his Vi
cinity and. when he does his duty, prevents
any one from approaching too near a man who
is in a position to fire.
Strange AS 1t may seem to the inexperienced
and uniformed. the short ranges-2O0 and 300
| yards-are the most difficult ones at which to
make good scores. The position is response
BILE for this. There is no support for the rifle
save the marksman's left arm, and ii there
should happen to be a nervous or muscular
weakness in that member good shooting is
nothing but luck, with the odds all against il.
Not more than half a dozen out of the crowd
that was at work when a STAR reporter and his
camera appeared on Wednesday last could aim
at the bull's-eye and feel anything like certain
that they could hit it three times out of five.
The others aimed and hoped. Artificial rests
of any description are forbidden entirely at
200 and 300 yards. and it was at these distances
that so many neophytes fell by the wayside.
failing to make the necessary 80 per cent at
each and being shut ont from further extra
practice for the present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-06-07


About a month ago it was thought best by those
in authority to go through the local military.
as it were, and weed out the crop. Nobody
knew up to that tine what kind of shooting
material was in the guard. Everybody knew
that there were some crack shots in the brigade,
but not even the inspectors of rifle practice
had an Intelligent Idea of the capabilities of
those committed to their care. The sheep and
the goats had to be separated. for there was
more than one challenge at headquarters call
ing upon Gen. Ordway to trot out his rifle team
i'll competition with similar organizations in
the states. The first move to be made was the
one by which all those who had made
less than 65 per cent in the gallery
were disqualified from extra practice on the
range. Then an order was issued in which all
those whose records were better than So per
cent were authorized to appear at the range on
the afternoon OF Wednesday, the It'll instant.
Responses to this were numerous and showed
that about 1870 men had gone over the line.
Several reported who were not qualified, but a
few shots soon gave positive testimony as to
their inefficiency. The fttest have survived
and they are about % in all. From these the
rifle team of the guard will be selected, and
their practice has demonstrated very conclu-
sively that they will be as hard to beat as any
team heard OF in recent years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-06-07

turned into All open sewer, sowing the seeds of
disease through the surrounding country. The
result of these feelings has taken form in va
rious measures introduced in Congress from
year to year. some of them reaching n consid-
Grafton. but all at some stage or other falling
by the wayside. The subject was first preached
to the Senate of the Thirty-ninth Congress.
TIE FIRST SENATE BILL
This bill was brought about by a resolution
introduced by Mr.. Hendricks and adopted by
the Senate instructing the on public
buildings and grounds to inquire for a suitable
site for a public park ana also a suitable site
for a presidential mansion. and empowering
the committee to employ an army engineer to
make the necessary Investigations.
Maj. y. MIchler of the corps of engineers was
Selected by the committee for this purpose.
and III January. 1867. he submitted his report.
speaking in the most enthusiastic manner of
the Rock Creek valley and advising that it be
purchased and made into n great national
park. The committee agreed with Mai Michler
and introduced the bill. AS stated. which, how
ever, never reached a consideration.
SUBSEQUENT ATTEMPTS.
From this time on in each succeeding Con-
gress a bill was introduced to establish the
park. but little or nothing was ever heard of
them. until in the Forty-ninth Congress the
Senate actually passed a bill authorizing the
Commissioner of the District to condemn land
on Rock creek, beginning at the intersection of
Massachusetts avenue extended and Rock creek.
and extending all along the line of Rock creek
to the boundary line of the District. for the
purposes of a park. to be known as Rock Creek
Park. This was getting something. but the
session passed without the House taking any
action on the bill. The next effort was made
in April. 1855. by way of a bill introduced by Mr..
Beck and afterward attached by the Senate as
an amendment 10 the sundry civil bill. In
January. 1859. a large number of the citizens
OF Washington met in mass meeting and a per-
manent committee was appointed to look after
the Districts interests in this matter and urge
upon Congress the passage of some bill looking
toward the saving of this beautiful valley from
contamination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-06-07
AT THE RIFLE RANGE.
Among the Sharpshooters of the
District National Guard.
SOME FAVORITE POSITIONS.
Selecting n Rifle TeaM-FrOns the Cal.
1ery to the Range-HOw tho scores Are
lndicated-Effect Of Gusty Weather.
Instruction and Coaching OF the Men.

a. oEARLY a mile below the southern
~ termini of the Washington - and
NNNl Georgetown and Metropolitan street
NNA A railroads is a row Of targets, five in
number. The long stretch of irreg-
ular turf that extends directly northward for
more than a thousand yards. with these targets,
comprises what is known as the Washington
arsenal range. This is the place where local
ri1emen do love to congregate, and if you
should ever want to see one of the sharpshoot-
ers of the District National Guard on any We'd
nesday afternoon you will find him somewhere
between those targets and the 6OO-yard firing
point. Naturally the Arsenal Point and its
vicinagei is beautiful and there probably was a
time when the refreshing breezes were laden
with unadulterated ozone. That was some
years ago before the James Creek canal emptied
the city's sewage into the rolling tide: before
the surface of the Anacostia river was tinted
and the atmosphere tainted by a never-ceasing
stream of odorous exudation. But even with
the disadvantages of a more or less poisonous
atmosphere there are several enthusiastic
marksmen in the guard who would have no
objection to spending a vacation within a few
yards of the range" they patronize so extern
sively. They are enthusiastic believers in the
scripturaI maxim: Whatsoever thy hand
findeth to do do it with thy might"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-06-07

VIVA W 1E"' Z"
indicates a wrecked score. When the light il
uncertain there is frequently a good deal OF
trouble in distinguishing between the disk,
which announce the numerical value Of each
shot that hits the target. The three" disk ID
half white, half black and is technically demon
mated a mag" because its hues are those OF
the magpie. At 500 yards it is often very
indistinct, and when held any other way
than fat against the target is often mistaken
for either a two" or q -four" The two
disk is all black and the -four" disk is a dark
reddish brown. Not Infrequently the marks
man doubts the accuracy of the marker and
then the field telephone is quite useful. This
means of communication is carried from one
firing point to another and connects with the
wire which runs down to the butts. Practi-
cally the telephone is of but little value on a
queried decision. If the marker has given a
man a miss all the challenging that can be done
over one wire will not make him do anything
but repeat the flag waving. HI never goes
back on a decision, right or wrong.
VARIOUS POSITIONS AT SIX HUNDRED YARDS.
At 600 yards there is always a diversity
of opinion as to the best position.
Among the new men that side position known
as the Texas grip is a ~favorite, and some
OF them stick to it until their record is COM
pletely spoiled. There are but few men who
can shoot the Texas grip" with anything like
a degree of uniform accuracy, in spite of the
fact that the rifle is practically immovable.
Some there are who use the Fulton position
the rifleman being fiat on his back-but the
majority get the most satisfaction out Of the
prone positions; it may be hard on a mans
shoulder, but il runs the figures up in good
style.
Now that the number of men doing extra
practice Is down to somewhere in the neighbor-
hood of thirty the inspectors of rifle practice
will be able to do more coaching" and an I'M
provement in results may be reasonably looked
for. Better instruction no men could have
than that which can be and is being given by
Major Pollard and Capt. Cash, sharpshooterso OF
international reputation. Capt. Bell and Lieut..
Graham have also had extensive experience
and they will do their utmost to help in the
go / work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-06-07
ALONG ROCK CREEK.
The Picturesque Beauty of the fu-
ture Columbus Park.
SHADY NOOKS AND VALLEYS
The Efforts 10 Secure the
nj In. Present S~essiOn-The Pride OF
m CapitaI-A Most Beautiful Region
and Il. Many Advantages.

OLUMBUS PARK, in Rock creek val
O. ley. seems at present to be almost an
VI accomplished fact. For many years
~ the fight for this great Improvement
has gone on and report after report,
all favorable to the project, has been handed
in to Congress by the various District COM
mittees. The accompanying map shows what
will be the general lines of the park, stretch
ing from Klingle Ford Bridge to the District
line and comprising within its limits one of
the most picturesque regions in this portion Of
the country. Little need be said to any citi-
zen of Washington as to the desirability of de-
voting Rock Creek valley TO park purposes. not
only from an artistic. but also from a sanitary
point OF view. The park, as projected now,
will contain 1000 acres.
EFFORTS To SECURE THE PARK.
For a long time attempts have annually been
made to induce Congress TO acquire this stretch
of land for some purpose. Lovers of the beau
tiful were ioath to see this picturesque locality
cut up into building lots, while the men of a
practical turn of mind looked forward with
dread to the spectacle Of this limpid stream
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-06-07

Mr.. Hemphill introduced a bill early in this
Session, which was reported favorably from the
District committee. The bill was forced to
hold over. however. on account of lack OF time.
This year, however. the Rock creek region has
had better luck, both the Geological Park and
the National Park coming in for n bis share in
the right direction.
The bill which has passed the House is
slightly different from the Senate bill for a
National Park. but the questions at issue are of
little moment compared with the great object
In view and will be easily settled. Both bills
Simply make arrangements for the purchase or
of the ground needed. This of
necessity Is the fret step 10 be carried out.
TO Buy THE GRoCSD FIRST.
IL is not the intention. 1t Is believed. of Con-
gress to make in the immediate future any
very large appropriations for the purpose of
developing the park. They are satisfied for
the present TO obtain the ground and ward off
The possibility OF its being cut up into sub
divisions. In time. however. money can be
spent III developing the region. The valley as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-06-07

1t Is the mill dam. and the water comes rolling
over the obstruction in a broad, majestic
stream. falling all into confusion. however. at
the bottom and dashiug around in avid sort of
a way for a moment before starting once more
on ITS way toward the end of the prospective
park. Above the dam the pent-up water
stretches out into a pretty little lake. while
below 1t moves on, still not quite re-
covered from its tussle with the dam i'm
Il quicksilvery sort of a way. bounding in all
directions. just below is the bridge and look
ing down TO 1t the view Is II pretty one. Cross
ing the creek at this point you are III c~iviliza-
ton. with all its charms of cultivation. beautiful
villas and smooth. easy roads. b the way the
roads will be one of the striking features OF the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-06-07

Below the Military Road Bridge are the old
ruins of the Argyle mill. The creek was once
spanned here by a bridge. bu, the structure has
been swept away and only the end masonry is
left. The ruins of the old mill. with the de-
cayed wheel still in place. stand close to the
bank. The Argyle mill was once a well-known
Institution, but many years have passed by
since the moss-covered wheel ceased to
turn to the merry pressure of the water, and
now the walls, massive stone as they are, seem
lettering. From Argyle mills an exceedingly
picturesque and romantic road runs on down
the creek. now running back in the woods and
again coming close to its old friend, the DASH
ing stream. Not far below Is Shoemaker's
mill. No sign of decay or of desolation here.
no decayed mill wheel or broken-down mill
race, no lettering walls or sashIess windows.
Here the stream strikes an obstruction which
dazes 1t for a moment, but only for u moment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-06-07
AUCTION SALES.
THIS AFTERNOON.
FRY SALE or IMPROVED Lor IN

THANCERY SALE OF o LOT IN
COUNT NEAR Behring'S
Under decree q supreme coar, q the Iassr.ct Il
against Mile Williams ct al, No q213. / Nll sell AZ
public auction, in front Of the premises, on 4 r.
DAY. JUNE SEVENTH. 1890. at FINk O'CLOCK
Pm, the PREMISES formerly owned by squire MIL
Jams deceased, IN the District Of Cclumhia, Described
in the proceedings IN said cause. Aad beg nnlng on tie
benninss rusd to Marlboro at q point ON the line
formerly dividing the lands Of John IAyn and William
h. Lacy. and running thence westerly along the hne
of said road % feet, thence ~northerly 1876 feet, thence
east III feet. thence ~southerly 2l2 feet TO the place
oi beginning. containing .. 400 square feet Of grouud.
and being improved by a t~o-stOry frame dwellins and
store. containing Z rooms.
Terms; One-third cash aud the balance in two equal
instailments 81 one aud two years. with interest from
day of sale, Jay able semi annually. or ali wash II de-
sired; 500 deposit required. and convevHncing &c
cost Of the purchaser. Jos Trustee.
500 9Th ~. n. ".
RADCLIFFE, DARE 4 Co. Auctioneers
m2r -eoSds