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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-19
THE SCHLEY VERDICT.

THE SCHLEY VERDICT.
The country was surprised and dis
appointed by the findings of the court
of inquiry relating to the conduct of
Rear Admiral Schley during the Santl-
ago campaign. The reading public
had followed the course of the inquiry
and read the testimony that was given
out by official authority and had hoped
that the findings would result in giving
due credit to all who had participated
in securing the splendid victory that
resulted in the complete destruction of
the Spanish squadron and virtually
ended the war. The evidence seemed
so conclusively in favor of Schley that
a great majority believed, that al
though the court might find that he
had made some mistakes in the cam
paign yet that there would be a
unanimous opinion that would give him
and wipe away the stain that seemed
to have been inflicted by the Maclay
publication.
In the sight of the public and of the
world, Schley is amply indicated to-
day by the minority report signed by
Admiral Dewey, the victor at Manila,
the first naval officer to fight battle
on the seas against the fleet of an en-
Ilightened nation under the new condi-
fare, and whose judgment cannot be
questioned 1t would be humiliating
thing in the history of this great re-
public if the two great heroes of the
war with Spain were to be discredited
and disgraced by an ungrateful coun-
try, and that will appear to be the
verdict unless the people, through
their representatives in congress wipe
out the record of a prejudiced court
naval commanders that the world has
produced.
1t is to be hoped that this will be
done without prejudice to the record
of Admiral Sampson, who is suffering
now from disease brought on no doubt
by his arduous and patriotic services
as chief in command, because there
are honors enough for all in the great
achievements of the American navy
oh ipt
be deporable, too, if in making the
record straight, that partisanship shall
creep in and place men of any party
in a false position as to the merits of
any soldier or sailor who has perform.
ed his duties in the recent war.
1t will probably be impossible now
to keep the matter out of congress
and the investigation should be short
because of the facts as brought out in
the court of inquiry may be accepted
and the short but comprehensive judg-
ment of George Dewey endorsed by
congress will take the vexed and troub-
lesome affair out of controversy and
give satisfaction to the people. Other
wise the political partisans will roll it
as sweet morsel under their tongues
and torment the country with their
clamor until the next Presidential
election. The republican party can af-
ford to do right on all questions and
we believe it will do the right thing
in this as it has on all other matters
of public import. 1t will not permit it's
wise counsels to be disturbed by the
petty enmities and cliques of either the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-19

Oskaloosa Herald: Beautiful Iowa!
S. L. Pomeroy, of Garfield township,
brought to town box of dandelion
blossoms picked in his fields. Our
friends out in California will please
make note of the fact that these
blossoms were gathered on the 3Oth
day of November, 1901.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-19
FOUND IN THE TALL GRASS.

Audubon Republican: VIM. Coch.
rane, who formerly lived west of Au-
dubon, and who bought a 40O-acre
farm near Atlantic year or SO ago
for $50 per acre, has just sold it at
$77.50 per acre, clearing Sill 900 by the
transaction.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-19
Satisfied PeopIe

are the best advertisers for Foley's
Honey and Tar and all who use 1t
agree that it is splendid remedy for
coughs, colds or sore lungs. Sold by
all druggists.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-19

Algona Upper Des Moines: The
county poor farm is feeling fat this
year. 1t has over 5000 bushels of
corn on hand that went over seventy
bushels to the acre, and is offered 60
cents bushels for it. That is over
$40 an acre for one corn crop.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-19
FISHING FOR PEARLS IN IOWA.

Lloyd Jones, of Newton, makes a
living by fishing for pearls. He rakes
the musssl shells from Skunk Tor
Checauqua) river and in very few
Of these shallA ME- Jones finds pearls.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-19
e w Grove

This signature is on every box of
the genuine Laxative Bromo-Q uinine
Tablets the remedy that cures cold
in one day.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-19

Most men would rather be able to
write checks than chansonnettes.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-19

Cherokee Democrat: Sometimes we
think it would be nice to have the wo-
men vote. Just think how much more
fun 1T would be to coax female friend
to vote ones way than to coax man.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-19

Britt Tribune: About one-half of
our exchanges have bit on the graft
of that old fraud, Hicks, and published
an article headed Hicks Is Not Dead"
Well what of it: Why amt he dead?
What difference does make if he isn't
dead? Whut has he ever done that
gives him licener to advertise himself
free that he Isl !ead? We are really
glad he is~'+ e.u, and we'd be glad if
he was. ". ere going to be glad, any
how, when We get such November as
the last one was, Hicks or no Hicks.
Hicks knows just as much about the
future as roam calf-no more, no less
Anyone can guess at the weather and
be right part of the time.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-19

much necessity for state to practice
economy when the treasury is full and
everybody prosperous as when it is
empty and everybody hard up.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-19

Manson Journal: John Stewart, of
Osmond, Neb., has about closed out his
land interests in Nebraska and will
move back to Iowa in the spring and
make his home in Lake City, or upon
one of his big farms in that vicinity.
Mr.. Stewart went to Nebraska few
years ago and in company with his
brother bought large tract of land
at SIS per acre. Lately they have dis
posed of the entire lot, except about
a section, at a price ranging from S25
to $50 per acre, making a profit of
about $40 an acre on the entire invest
ment.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-19

Dubuque Telegraph-Herald: The
fact that coincidently with the ascen-
dancy of the republican party, though
not because of it. production and trade
are active. is detrimental to democrat
ic success.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-19

Whiting Reporter: The prevailing
high price of corn has induced many
farmers to let go of all their surplus,
and as a result the elevators are do
ing heavy business, many teams be.
ing held in check at the scales await
ing their turn in the crowd Some
months ago it was thought the farmer
who had raised a good crop of wheat
was the only man in it, but today the
man who has corn, hogs and beef to
sell can realize handsomely on his
holdings.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-19

The sign posts which point to sue
cess think little of vacations.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-19

Melvin Argus: The immigration of
Iowa farmers into Minnesota and the
Dakotas has not and will not in the
least hurt the high standing of the
Hawkeye state. 1t only tends to still
further advance the price of Iowa
lands. The immigrants, as a rule,
have been renters and are attracted to
the northern states by the cheapness
of the land Iowa soil is not the kind
that is laying idle. Men that have
money and wish to speculate, as well
as those who are looking for fine i'm
proved farms for permanent homes
are those who are now investing in
Iowa land.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-19
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

ally Courier, year. by mali $500
Daily Courier, year. by carrier. 600
semi-Weekly Courier, / year -. $50
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-19

Washington Press: Baled corn
stalks are the latest imports here. The
stalks go through shredder, a sys-
tenn of rollers. chat shucks the ears
clean and sends them to a wagon, and
the stalk is torn all to pieces, and this
mass, with husks, leaves, ETC., are
compressed in bales which sell at $12
a ton-higher than hay.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-19

Waverly Republican: The postoffice
at Butler Center has been discontin-
ued because no one could be found to
act as postmaster. The town was at
one time the county seat of Butler
county and was considered one of the
future cities of this part of Iowa. But
the railroads went to other towns.
leaving Butler Center out in the cold
and now it will be wiped off the map
$50 far as the government is concern
ed ft
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-19

Published semi-weekly OH Tuesdays and
Thursdays.
Office: ll2 South Market Street
Telephone editorial or business Office No. "A.
Address the Courier Printing Co., ottumwa, la
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-19
Wonderful Cures Are Effected That Seem
Like Miracles Performed.--The
Secret Of Long Life Of
0lden Times Revived.
The Remedy is Free to All Who Send Name
and Address.

After years of patient study, and DEW.
ing into the dusty record of the past as
well as following modern experiments in
the realms of medical science, DR.. James
w. Kidd, 356 First National Bank build
ing, Fort Wayne, Ind, makes the start.
ling announcement that he has surely dis.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-19

Mr.. Stephen Barnes, of OttumWa,
Iowa, says: 81 was cured of Incipient
Consumption some four years ago and
am well today"
Chas. IngalI, Ottumwa, Iowa, says:
Il was cured of bad case of catarrh
and have not had cold since being
cured four years ago."
MIR. John Quick, Sigourney, Iowa,
says: 81 was cured of Piles some five
years ago and have never had symp-
tom since"
T. o. Bottorff, Hedrick. Iowa, says:
my wife suffered with Female disease
and was not cured until she treated
with DR.. Bonham."
Mr.. Jacob Donover, West Point,
Iowa. says: 81 was cured of bad
case of Piles by Drs. Bonham & Lam
bert. l was cured in one week"
Jas. Wall, Ottumwa, Iowa, says: II
was cured of bad rupture six years
ago, and have had no trouble SINCE"
Mr.. N. Glue and John kieinert,s of
Ottumwa. Iowa, say: 1--WE work in the
packing house and were cured of rup-
ture several years ago, and are sound
today"
Jesse Jenkins, Oskaloosa, Iowasays:
Or. Bonham cured me of rupture five
years ago. Am sound today"
Peter Swanson, Muchakinock, Iowa,
says: 81 am happy to say am cured
of Rupture, after a course of treat
ment three years ago."
Lizzie Smith, Beacon, Iowa. says:
81 was cross-eyed all my life and was
cured by a painless operation"
All nervous and chronic diseases
cured in the shortest time possible.
Call and talk WOLFE case over with lie
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-19

Clinton Herald: The board of con-
troll ought to enter an apology and
make it part of the official records.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-19
CIRCULATION.

The Ottumwa Courier guarantees
more than double the circulation OF all
other Ottumwa papers combined.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-19

Ackley World: Straw-common, ev-
cry day straw-that farmers only a
few short years ago used to touch a
match to watch the smoke curl heav-
onward, now commands price in the
local market of SO to $3.50 a ton 1t
seems to have taken long time to
appreciate the value of the article, but
it has now reached that period.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-19

Leon Journal: Notwithstanding the
prolonged drought and the shortage in
crops many of our farmers visit the
Journal office and say they will make
more money this year than ever be-
fore on account of the advance in the
price of all farm products. Profits for
the farmer were never greater, and
his land has doubled in value during
the past five years.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-19

Council Bluffs Nonpareil: Minister
WI should have more regard for the
dignity of his position than to thus
talk and buster.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-19

Davenport Times: The quarantine
against the Chinese cheap labor is
not Likely to be raised.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-19

Cedar Rapids Gazette: This is the
greatest year in the history CT politi-
cal tobogganing for the bosses.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-06-13
State Guard Encampment.

The committee composed OF Coils.
P. M. Pearsall, private secretary to
Gov. Aycock, T. II. Balm and f. A.
Macon to arrange for encampment OF
the State Guard, will meet with the
Governor Saturday and report the re-
suits of their investigation. Col.
Macon says things are going our
way right now The principal diff
Guilty in the way was specially low
rate of transportation. Col. Macon
took up the matter with the General
Passenger Agents of the North Caro-
lima railroads. AS a result of such
correspondence he received an invi-
tation from Mr.. W. H. Fitzgerald,
Commissioner of the Associated Rail-
ways, TO be present at 4 meeting OF
the General Passenger Agents of the
Atlantic Coast Line, Seaboard Air
Line and Southern Railway to be
held in his office in Richmond Tues
day for the purpose of making rates.
This being an important meeting to
the State Guard and upon the result
of which depended the possibility OF
having an encampment, Col. Macon
attended. He said he did not 60 to
make speech to the Association but
to have them make figures instead.
If satisfactory transportation ar
arrangements are made it is reason
ably certain that the encampment
will be held in the Lattimer Grove at
Wrightsville. This place has been
offered the committee.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-06-13

Died, at his home near Bearpond,
June 6, 1901, Mr. William H. White.
He worked all day the day before he
died that night. He came home from
the field, ate supper and retired as
usual. not having complained of be-
ing sick nor feeling unwell. Near 4
O'Clock in the morning he awoke his
wife by appearing as if he had chill
on him. She called him but he did
answer, and died in short while
afterward.
Deceased was born July, 10, 1925,
and would have been &c year old in a
few weeks He had been hard work
ing man all his life, kind father and
good nsighbor. He was twice married
seven children being born to him by
hi. first marriage and three by the
second, all living. Beside his vile
and children he leaves large number
of friends and acquaintance to mourn
his loss.
| 'sWhen nv task on earth is done,
| When BY Thy grace the victory won;
| Fen deaths cold wave will not feel.
| Since God through Jordan leadeth me.
The remains were taken to Union
Chapel church and there laid to rest
the burial services being conducted
by Rev. r. NJ. Andrews, OF the Metho
dist Protestant church.
c. B. BECkHAM.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-06-13
DRILLED WELLS.
Problem of Plentiful Supply of Pure
Drinking Water to be Solved in this
Nav

Perhaps nowhere wells are used IS
better drinking water to be found as
a rule than in Henderson. And with
the complete and expensive tiltering
plant in operation same may be aaid
Of the "city water" supplied by the
Henderson Water Co. But public
street wells subject to contamination
by surface drainage are Objectionable
at best. And hydrant water is not
altogether satisfactory for drinking
purposes in summer time, even il
available to all consumers
In view of all these facts the NUM-
cipal authorities have contracted with
the Sydnor Pump and Vol Company,
OF Richmond, Va, to drill = well near
the stone that marks the center of
the town on the East corner Of Main
and Montgomery streets, opposite
the Seaboard Air Line passenger sta
ton. Work was begun Monda morn
ing. The drill was put into the
ground ut quarter to eleven O'Clock.
At O'Clock that afternoon whom
they quit work they were down so
feet, going through nothing but
earth. At so feet soft rock was en-
countered. The drill pecked away
all day Tuesday at a diminished rate
of descent and had made but II feet
when work stopped.
Yesterday they cut down - feet
reaching total depth OF 80 feet.
SO feet Of 81 inch galvanized
iron pipe have been driven down. 9
feet OF it into the rock.
At 80 feet they began to strike
softer rock. AS the shaft sunk deeper
1T became more porous. At 50 feet
what appeared to be a bed of fine
gravel was reached. The flow Of
water was little over six gallons a
minute, and as this was sufficient the
work was stopped. The possibility
OF surface water entering the well is
precluded and tho porous rock and
gravel formation at the bottom
serving as filter the water must be
absolutely pure and wholesome. 1t
is very cold and we should Judge it
to be palatable.
The work is in charge of MIR. g. A.
Osborne, an expert in that line and
withal an intelligent, agreeable gen
tlsman who patiently and good
naturedly answers ali questions and
gives any Information desired by his
numerous helpers (?) who occupy
front positions in the idlers' line.
Mr.. Osborne moves his machinery
today to Mr.. Geo. A. Roses for whom
he will drill well. 1t is proba bio
the town will have others dug while
number OF private individuals con-
template doing so.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-06-13
GOING TO BUFFALO?
Then Have Your Ticket Read by the
Old Bay Line.

The popular route to the great Pan
American Exposition is via Ports
mouth, Norfolk, Old Point Comfort
and the Monumental City, up the
Chesapeake Bay on one OF the swift
running palatial steamers of tho cold
Bay Line" - the peoples popular
route. Fare from Norfolk Ground
trip good for II days, $1,000. Sea
son tickets, good until Nov. 3Oth,
$23.OO. From Baltimore, tickets good
for 10 days, $1,000: season tickets,
good until Nov. 3Oth, $500
The Old Bay Line boats make close
connection at Baltimore with trains
for Buffalo. Pennsylvania Railroad
train leaves at $50 in the morning,
arriving at Buffalo at $50 the same
evening. The Baltimore & Ohio Rail
way train leaves at 1855 a. M, and ar
rives at Buffalo at 9:20 p. m.
Through tickets purchased at Nor
folk or points on the Seaboard Air
Line Railway include the transfer OF
self and baggage through to Buffalo.
Persons who take this route we are
sure will be convinced that it is not
only the most delightful but the
quickest and cheapest also.
For further information write to
j. W. Brown, Jr., Southern Passenger
Agent, II Main Street, Norfolk, Va. ;
Key Compton. General Agent, Norfolk,
Va; Arthur G.. Lewis, Southern Pas
.enger Agent Baltimore & Ohio Rail
road. Norfolk. Va, or William Ran
dali, General Passenger Agent, BaIti-
more Steam Packet Co.. Baltimore.
Nj
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-06-13
Much Needed Enterprise.

II the man who causes two blades
of gra.. to grow where only one grew
before doe. commendable thing.
what is to be said of the man who
start. a brick yard in live and grow
ing town thereby causing many
house. to 90 up where none were be-
fore9 Well, that is what Rev. j. T.
B. Hoover is doing, and if he is not =
public benefactor he proposes to be-
come a potent factor in the building
ND of Henderson. He has procured
land and started brick yard on the
Western edge Of town and hopes soon
to be in position to fill all local as
well as outside demands. The clay
i. of superior quality and strictly
first class article of brick will be
made. A much needed enterprise
and one the GOLD LEAF is glad to note
the Inauguration OF.
Mr.. Hoover tells us that experts
have spoken so favorably of the quail
ity of the clay he is working that he
is contemplating engaging in thu
manufacture of thing. IL the clay II
suitable the GOLD LEAF sees no reason
why terra Gotta works would no
prove a profitable industry here a
elsewhere.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-06-13
Attending the Southern Industrial
Convention.

Mr.. d. Y. Cooper left Monday for
Philadelphia to attend the Southern
Industrial Convention. He goes as a
delegate by appointment of Governor
Aycock. This is an important meet
ing, frsught with great possibilities
to the South and the GOLD LEAF is
glad Mr. Cooper could lay aside the
multifarious duties of private bust
ness long enough to attend. Such a
gathering of capitalists, manufac-
turers and business men from both
the South and North cannot fail to
result in mutual benefit.
Mr.. Cooper expects to be away
about aweek.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-06-13
THIS WILL INTEREST MANY.

To quickly introduce B. B. B. Botanic
Blood Balm), the famous Southern blood
cure, into new homes, we will send, abso-
lutely free, 10000 trial treatments. Botanic
Blood Balm B. B. b. quickly cures old
ulcers, scrofula, eczema, itching skin and
blood humors, cancer, eating, fostering
sores. boils, carbuncles, pimples or offensive
eruptions, pains in bones or joints, rheuma-
tism, catarrh, or any blood or skin trouble.
Botanic Blood Balm B. B. b. heals every
sore or pimple, makes the blood pure and
rich and stops all aches and pains. Botanic
Blood Balm (B. B. b. thoroughly tested
for 80 years in hospital and private prac-
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up as hopeless. Sold at drug stores, per
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skin and entire system.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-06-13
NOTICE.

By authority of deed in trust executed
by John l. Rowland and wife. Nancy
Rowland, on July !. 1881, and recorded IN
Book of Deeds in trust on page 43b in the
Registers Office Of Vance county, having
been substituted by the Superior Court as
trustee in place Of Z. N. Crews, deceased.
the trustee therein named will, at the re-
quest of Mr.. 5. II. Satterwbite, present
holder OF the debt thereby secured. sell
for cash by public auction TO the highest
bidder at the Court House door in Hender-
son, \. c.. On
Monday, July LIST, 1891,
the lot OF land and the improvements con-
yeyed in said deed in trust situate On the
Northwest side Of Rowland street near It's
North end i'm Henderson, n. e., comprising
the two lots bought by said John /. Row.
land and wife of James Smith and wife
and ID. N. Hawkins and wife, and ad Join.
ing the lands OF said Smith and Hawkins
and W. r. Cheatham and fronting 100 feel
on Rowland street. being the lot wherein
said Rowland and wife reside.
Henderson, N. g., May q: 1901:
T. T. HICKS,
Substituted Trustee.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-06-13
Graduated With hOnOrS.

Among the recent graduates at
Shaw University, Raleigh, was Mary
n. Watson, daughter Of James NJ
Watson, one OF Hcnderson's we'll
known colored citizens. She took a
four years course and graduated with
high honors taking two diplomas. one
in the regular English and literary
course and one in the industrial de-
partmcnt. Shaw University ranks
among the first institutions Of the
country for the education of the
colored race and its certificate of
graduation stands for something.
The GOLD LEAF watches with interest
the achievement. of its home folks
and notes with pleasure all such COM
mend BILE efforts in the line of better
ing themselves and those about thom.
Cycling has its ups and downs. After
the downs use Banner Salvc if you're
cut or bruised. 1t heals the hurt quickly
Take 10 substitutes. For sale by Melville
Dorsey.