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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-03-04
STORMY JORDAN'S SALOON.
You Can Buy a Drink There But a
Warning Goes with 1t.
New York Sun J

OAe Of the first sights that greet the
stranger as he aigh,s at OItnemwa, la.
Is the sign over Stormy Jordan's es,ah-
i,>hnen,. The Way to He'll" is what
the Stranger reads. Perhaps he may
pass on with a shudder. Ii he enters he
will find signs on the wall conveying
other warning Nose Paint Here"
reads one. "Hell Fire on Tap" says
another. "Beware the DrunAar,i's 5
Dcash and D.mna,ion, is the warm
ing "t the third. Perhaps, too, an
advertisement of the Kelley cure hangs
on he wall.
The customer seats himself a, a
table and takes up paper. 1t is quite
as likely to be temperance trac, as
not. John B. Coughs "PIa,forn
Echoes may be at one elbow and
Ten Nights III 4 Bar Room" a, the
other. \ little bit dazed, the customer
marches up to the Counter and says:
.Ginne the best you We got"
The man behind the bar is Stormy
Jordan hlm elf He draws down his
brpws a> he looks at the customer,
scanning him closely from head to
foot Then without saying a word,
he walks over to a water cooler and
draws glass of the sparkling flu d.
He shOveS il across the counter and
says severely:
"rhere, young man. that's the bes,
drink know Of"
If the customer doesn't swear or
laugh he prob, ,bly says.
"Here, wha, you givin' US? want
some good whlskey."
'.rnere is no good whiskey," an
swers Stormy, with air Of Sunday
schoo! teacher
"WelI, some bad, them" re,orts the
customer "Gimme some hot stuff or
I'll find j,int where l can get it"
"You'll be hot enough some day if
you keep On this way" answers Stormy
severely. ali you are bound to have
it, though, l may as we'll sell it to you
as let someone else do it. But its poison,
tell you, ,ha,'ll send your body to the
grave and your soul to perdltion. Still
its as good poison as they make and if
you're particular about the taste Of it
you may as we'll get 1t here
Sometimes Stormy actually converts
man to his way of thinking, though
each conversion is money loss to him.
No one seams 10 know how he got his
name. Its appropriateness was recog-
nized when he was figuring frequently
in stormy court scenes during the ten
years or SO that Iowa had law pro-
hibiting the sale of alcoholic drinks.
Stormy fought the law on principle.
| 1t seemed to him unwise and unjust.
He didn't propose TO submit to it. He
was willing to join hands with the
temperance people, but not with the
PrOhhilionists.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-03-04
TRUMPET CALLS.
RAMS Horn Sounds Warning Note
to the Unredeemed.

Young lions are often very lean.
Getting the big head shrinks the
heart.
There is no suffering like the cruci-
fixion Of love.
Nothing is so destructible as the
peace of Christ.
The fears we borrow are the hardest
to drive away.
Whenever the flesh is on the throne,
the devil is king.
Unless you want to be poor, don't
try to keep all you get.
The man will always be busy who
truly follows Christ.
The devil has no better helper than
a harmless looking lie.
1t is harder to dine with some men
than it is to fast alone.
We are rich, not in what we have,
but in what we cannot lose.
Is there anything the devil can't
make out of All envious man?
Like to do good, and you will never
tire of your employment.
When you pray for a revival, don't
90 to church with long face.
The more men disappoint US, the
more we should have faith in God.
When little man is lifted up, every
body finds out that he is little.
The man who thinks he knows 9th
ers, is a great stranger to himself.
The man who would be considered
wise often turns out to be otherwise.
Do away with a personal devil, and
there is no need of a personal Christ.
1t is a mistake to call anything
success that is not according to Gods
plan.
If YOU knew that tomorrow would
be your last day, how would you spend
this?
There are some very important les
sons which can only be learned from a
mistake.
1t is doubtful if there is any man
who has not at some time in his life
been hypocrite.
The man who has lived only for him.
self has wasted his time and robbed
| the world.
There can be no true and abiding
comfort and peace that is not rooted
and grounded in faith.
The man who has never used his
eyes to consider the mercies of God
has used them to small purpose.
Turning a mad dog loose is trifline
thing, compared to what the devil
can do with a gossiping tongue.
In the very same breath with which
Jesus said, LET not your heart be
troubled" he also said, "Believe.
The man who refuses to talk in tht
light as God gives it. has only him
self to blame for what happens in the
dark.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-03-04
A Boy Should Learn

To let cigarettes alone.
To be kind to all animals.
To be manly and courageous.
To ride, row, shoot and swim.
To build fence scientifically.
To All the wood box every night.
To be gentle to his little sisters.
To shut the door without slamming.
To sew on a button and darn stock
ing.
To do errands promptly and cheer
fully.
To shut the door in winter and keep
the cold out.
To shut doors in summer to keep the
flies out.
To wash dishes and make his bed
when necessary.
To have dog if possible and make
a companion of him.
To get ready to 90 away without the
united efforts Of mother and sister
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-03-04
hOMESICk HIPPOPOTAMUS.

1t Longed For tho Language OF Its Baby
hood Home.
During Bayard Taylor's visit to tho
geological gardens in London he noticed
q hippopotamus which lay in its tank
apparently oblivious of its surroundings.
Entering into conversation with the
keeper one morning, he was told that
the creature refused to eat and was
gradually starving itself to death Il
fancy it's homesick, " added the keeper.
Hes a fine specimen, and 1t seems u
pity we should lose him, but he's moped
ever since the keeper who had charge Of
him on board the steamer left. He pays
no attention to anything say"
Learning that the creature came from
part Of Africa he had once visited,
Mr.. Taylor, on an impulse, leaned for
ward and addressed it In the dialect
used by the hunters and keepers Of that
region. The animal lifted its head, and
the small eyes opened. Mr.. Taylor re-
peated his remark, when what does Mr.
Hippo do but paddle slowly over to
where he stood. Crossing to the other
side Of the tank, the experiment was re-
peated with the Same result, the poor
thing showing unmistakable signs Of
joy, even consenting to receive food
from the hand of his new friend.
Mr. Taylor paid several visits to the
gardens, being always noticed by his
African friend. Finally, before leaving
the city, he taught the keeper few
sentences he had been in the habit Of
addressing to the hippopotamus and
went his away.
Two years later he was In London,
and, curious to know tho result, again
paid his respects to his amphibious
friend. To his surprise the creature rec
ognized his voice Mt once, and expressed
his joy by padding from side to side O1
his tank after his visitor
Bayard Taylor says that it convinced
him that even n hippopotamus may
have affections, and tenacious ones al
that, as well as a good memory.-Watch.
man
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-03-04
DRIFTING ONWARD.

Drifting onward-ever drifting,
Tow'rd yon shining. shoreless sea,
Farther still from earth's green landscapes,
Nearer to eternity.
Orward-yet We know not whittier
We are borne by times swift tide.
Heeding not the dang 'rous river
Down whose darkling stream we glide.
Drifting onward-we are going
To a country all unknown;
Guard. Lord. and keep thou. ever
Leave US not to drift alone.
Shield us from the waters perils,
Save from dark and angry storm;
Let thine arm Of might defend US
Evermore from every harm.
Drifting onwaHd-we will anchor
At tho kcav My port at last,
Every care and trial ended.
All our tolls and dangers past.
Happy on that shore Elysian.
Nevermoro shall storm clouds frown;
Oh. tho bright. unfading vision.
Where no palinS sun goes downi
Francis A. 6imkinA
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-03-04
Unprevaricated Proverbs.

a danger foreseen ceases to be q
danger.
One story is good until bad mar
tells it.
Friendship mul,iplies joys and add:
to expenses.
There is good luck for the man with
only one coat; he cannot be asked te
lend
Pity the lass with many wooers; she
lacks the time TO discern the best in
each.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-03-04
First Written LAVA

The first written statutes are com
prised in the law Of Moses, 1491 B. G.
The first Greek laws We're systematized
by Draco 623 Il. &. The laws of Ly-
curgus We're made about S44 B. G. The
Roman laws were first compiled by
Servius Tullius and amended by ths
Twelve Tables in 449 B. c. The Pan
dects of Justinian were compiled in 533
Blackstone Commentaries were pub
hshed at Oxford in 1865 and 1863
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-03-04
In the TOmbS Corridor.

Warden-Sentenced How's that?
l thought that your lawyer was going
to ask for more time.
Corkey-He did, and got two years.
-Toun Topics.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-03-04
THE HOUSE OF THE SILENT YEARS.
The Silent House it standeth wido,-
Yes, open is the door:
The winds of Peace from every side

Yes, open is the door:
The winds of Peace from every side
Blow rOHnd it evermOre.
Unhewn of axe, unmade Of hands,
Its walls so broad and still;
Like to sea the pale gray lands,
Flow up to the gray still.
Candle were vain, and sun but dim,
For here the dark doth cease;
Nor drink nor meat is spread for him
Who suppeth here with Peace.
Arrows speed not, nor hurtllng spear,
Nor plague cOmeth to slay;
Viol and rebec make no cheer
For song hath had his day.
Grief shattereth here his weary cup,
No watch the hours do keep
That they may call the red East up,
Or soothe the West to sleep.
Fashions, desires, dreams and fears.
Fade past the threshold gray;
One day is as a thousand years,
A thousand years one day.
---Lisette ". Rec
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-03-04
Didn't Need 1t.

Help. Help" cried the man who
was being robbed.
Calm YOURSELF" said the highway
man. Il don't need any assistance.
1-Tt-Bns.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-03-04
MILITARY SCIENCE.
eimpliasd Notifications. Bicycles and Au-
tomato Guns Are Modern Features,

tomato Guns Are Modern Features.
It seems to be the general opinion
among United States army officers that
the development Of military science in
the Immediate future will be in the di-
rection Of simplified Notifications, great
er utilization Of the bicycle and the ex-
tended use Of some form of automatic
gun. The modern army engineer secs
little use in raising great mounds Of
earth such as used to be done when
hasty and even permanent works were
needed The bigger the earthwork the
greater the mark for the enemy's guns.
A hole in the ground has been the theo-
-eticai formula for fort building, and
disappearing carriages it can be prac-
tically carried out A gun that is capa-
BILE Of rising out of an innocent looking
hole, pouring forth great vOlleys of
death dealing bullets and then sinking
out of sight, leaving hardly trace Of
its presence and certainly nothing to fire
at, Is formidable enough to invest the
new theory with all needful logic 1t
would be to an enemy what the hollow
road near Waterloo was to the cuiras-
siers of Napoleon.
The rife of the future will be the au-
tomato rife This is the conclusion of
military men not only Of this, but Of
other countries General Willie, Ger
man army expert On the subject of fire
arms, says decisively that it will ulti-
mately be the rifle in general use by the
armies Of the world Its particular point
of merit is its capacity for doing away
with the mechanical operation OF load
ing. In effect it does its own loading
leaving the soldier free to attend to the
business of firing, thus concentrating his
attention on his opponent and rendering
his aim surer.
AS pointed out by General Willie, the
force OF the recoil of the automatic gun
is employed for charging and cloging
the breech, and the firer has only to let
off the shot in order again to load the
weapon, so that the number Of shots dis
charged without an effort is precisely
the same as the total contents of the
magazine. The only comparatively
weak part of the automatic gun lies in
its springs, but, as they have been found
after tests made i'll Austria to Withstand
the wear and tear Of from 10, 900 to II, :
600 discharges this does not count for
much h-Ncw York Sun
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-03-04

The first anthropological society, foI
the study Of mankind considered with
reference to the animal history Of the
race, was founded in London in 1868
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-03-04

Before you accept silence for consent
he sure you are not fooling around a
deaf and dumb man.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-03-04

The common house fly, in the mouth
Of the scientist, becomes the Musca do
mestlca
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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-03-04

The way to cure catarrh is to purify the
blood. and the surest, safest best way to
purify the blood is by taking Hoods Sar-
SapaTilla, the One True Blood Purifier.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-03-04
ROYAL HUNT TOMFOOLERY
What 1t Costs to Maintain tho Famous
Sport.

What 1t Costs to Maintain the Famous
Sport.
A year or two ago, says the editor of
London Truth, took up the matter of
the royal buckhounds, for I have always
thought that anything with less of the
redeeming feature of sport than to cart
a tame deer to some spot, turn it out,
hunt it with dogs and, having hunted
it down, put it back in its cart for an
other days "sport" cannot we'll be con-
ceived. When l was engaged in this
crusade, 1 received many letters assur-
ing me that the deer like being pursued
by dogs, although how the animals con-
veyed their singular idea of pleasure to
the writers of the letters was not ex-
planned to me. Now that the bishops
have joined the crusade, we may hope
that the cruel tomfoolery of this royal
hunt will soon cease.
The country pays the costs. The sal
ary of the master of the buckhOunds
(9l 200 per annum) is always enjoyed
by a nobleIlan, the occupant of the post
changing with IL change of ministers.
Besides this there are salaries to hunts
men, whips and others, the purchase
and keep of horses and hounds, etc
should suppose that the total outlay
must be about c3, 600 per annum. This
is betrayed, it is true, from the civil
list But when the amount needed to
maintain the sovereign was investigated
in order TO arrive at the total necessary,
this expenditure was included in the
estimate.
1t is suggested by the bishops that the
quarry should cease to be deer and
should henceforward be n red herring.
But the idea, as an attribute of majesty
of the sovereign keeping a lot of dogs to
run after u red herring is childish.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-03-04

Hoods Pills are prompt. efficient, al
ways reliable. easy to operate.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-03-04

DR.. Pierce'S Golden Medical Discovery
makes health, it makes pure rich blood
it forces out Impurities and kills germs
1t doesn't make any difference what name
you call your trouble by-dyspepSla-kid-
ney diSeaSe-rheumatiSm- ption-
skin diSease-the Golden Medical Dis
covery'' will cure it absolutely. None of
these diseases can retain hold on the body
when it is full of rich, pure blood.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-03-04
The Circle County.

The oldest shaped county among the
8, 900 which go to make up the separate
divisions Of the various states is Warren
county, Tenn. 1t lies almost exactly in
the geographical center of the state NEIL
toned and is about rs near a perfect cir
Gle as any division of land could posi-
bly, be- The circle would be perfect but
for the fact that there is a short stretch
of the northern boundary line which fcl-
lows a small stream for short distance
It is bounded by Cannon, DeKalb, Cof-
fee, Grundy, Van Buren and White
counties and is in no way remarkable ex-
cept in shape--St. Louis Republic.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-03-04
Grant Drilling tho Home Militia

Grant left West Point in midsummer
and spent his furloush in Bethel and
Georgetown. He was invited by the off,
GERS of the militia to drill the troops at
general muster" which took place at
Russelsville during August of 1914.
William Wilson and Peter Wamax are
two of the few witnesses living who re-
member the splendid occasion.
1t impressed itself ineffaceably on
young Wilson's S mind because it seemed
wonderful. even revolutionary, to see q
young lad such us Cadet Grant looked,
ordering the pompous old officers about.
He looked very young, very slender
and very pale.
He was dressed in a long blue coat,
with big epaulets and big brass buttons,
and his trousers seemed to be white,
though they may have been light gray.
He wore a cap and red sash around his
waist, and he rode his horse in fine style.
Il was particularly struck with his
voice-that is, his way of using it. The
old men barked out their commands.
You couldn't tell what they said Noise
seemed to be their idea of command,
but Grants voice was clear and calm
and cut across the parade ground with
great precision. 1t was rather high in
pitch, but it was trained. could tell
that. though 1 was only a boy. Ham
lin Garland in McClure's Magazine.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09

MT. .MORIAH LODGE NO. 2. A. T. and
A NJ. Regular communications held at
Masonic han. the second Monday of each
month. Members of sister lodges and
soiOurning brethren in good standing are
cordially invited to attend.
JOSEPH G. BYWATER. W. NJ
CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, Secretary.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
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P0LNE ET(HIHd}.
cHAH%>@HGHAHS>G

Last night about o'clock a man
by the name OF Hurdall appeared in
the police station covered with slush
and snow and reported that he had
been held up and robbed of the sum of
1915. In proof of his assertion he
showed a lump on the right side of his
head, which he averred had been
made by the hold-ups. His story was
that be left work at the Oregon Short
Line depot and started home. He had
just received his pay and stopped in
Whittemore's saloon to get glass of
beer before going on. He then left the
saloon and started OUT on Fourth West,
walking southwark.
He proceeded without any trouble
until he reached Ellerbeck's coal yard,
between First and Second South
streets. He did not see anyone and
walked on without looking around
Suddenly he received a stunning blow
on the side OF the head, the force of
which knocked him down. When on
the ground he received another blow
on the head and he became almost I'M
conscious He had a dim recollection
of someone going through his pockets
and then hearing people running away.
When he regained his senses he was
lying on the ground where he had
fallen and no one else was in sight.
| When he felt in his pockets he found
that all his money was gone. He i'm
mediately went to the police station
and reported the matter, but it is a
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09

The card party given for charity yes
terday by the ladies Of the Hebrew
Benevolent society at the homo of Mrs.
j. E. Bamberger was very enjoyable
affair socially and also a financial sue
cess. Thirty ladies were present who
participated in a spirited game of high
five. At it's conclusion prizes were
awarded Mrs Eiseman, Mrs. Fred
Lemons and Mrs Emanuel Kahn.
Miss Crawford will entertain the Dol
lar Luncheon club this afternoon.
Mrs. Robert Hardness and the Misses
Hardness have invitations out for
card party next Thursday
Mr.. w. j. Lawrence left yesterday
for the North Star mine.
Miss Bannister, who has been the
guest of Miss Alton Young for the past
two days, left yesterday for her home
in ogden.
Mrs. NJ. c. Fox entertains tonight in
honor of Mrs. Landstreet.
Mr.. j. H. Peery returned to Ogden
yesterday.
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The Misses Murray entertain this af-
ternoon in honor of Mrs. Landstreet.
The Cotillion club Will give its ger
man at Christensen's tomorrow even
ing.
This evening Mrs. NJ G. Fox will en-
terrain at cards. y
The Euterpe club meets with Miss
Blanche Kimban on Saturday.
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Mrs. Sol siegel entertained the Ger
man club on Monday.
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Mrs. John Longmaid will arrive from
the north on Monday. ~
Mrs. Arthur Brown entertained at
luncheon on Tuesday last.
Mrs Woodward, Miss Woodward and
Miss Bidwell entertain at a Kensington
luncheon this week.
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Mr.. E. K. Bassett's pupils will give a
recital at the assembly hall tomorrow
evening.
The guests at the Knutsford give an
informal mop tomorrow mgnt.
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A very fine entertainment was given
in the Fourteenth ward hall last even
ing under the direction of Professor
Mcclellan. Among the participants
were Mrs. Lizzie Thomas Edward, Miss
Lulu Gates, Miss Matte Read, John
Robinson and the Messrs. Best.
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Tomorrow evening an illumination
will take place at the Eighth ward hall
when Bishop Sheets, who has presided
in that office for 40 years, will turn or
the electric lights. Among those who
will take part in the entertainment are
Miss Nora Gleason, Miss Margery Null.
vey, Edward McClelland, Miss Connie
McAllister, r. j. Thomas, Miss Dag.
mer, Mariger, George B. Margetts, Mis-.
Anderson. Miss Lizzie Smith, Miss May
Price, Miss Agnes Dahlquist, Edward
Fish. James G. McAllister, Miss Bessi,
Frost and Frank Ford.
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The social given at Christensen
last evening was largely attended an,
was a very enjoyable midweek affair
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09

hopeless case, as he could not give any
details whatever as to the identity of
his assailants.
j. F. Griffin was arrested yesterday
by officers Seigfus and Heath on a
charge of drunkenness. The officers
say that just before he was arrested
he sold a new overcoat to a second
hand dealer, and it is thought that it
was stolen. Until someone calls at the
police station and Identifies the over
coat the charge of drunkenness alone
will be held against him.
Edward Mace was arraigned in police
court yesterday on a charge of petit
larceny. He pleaded not guilty and went
to trial. 1t was alleged that he stole
a shirt from E. G. Whittakers room
in the Templeton lodging house. After
the evidence was all in it was found
insufficient to warrant a conviction, so
he was discharged.
Bob Fortune received a S. fine for
being drunk and SIS for disturbing the
peace.
j. Park and w. d. Helm were found
guilty of cruelty to animals and were
each fined s. for the offense. The other
Helm boy in the case was discharged.
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Fred Williams was sentenced to serve
10 days on a charge Of begging.