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The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-01-23
A Skeleton In Every Closet.

The expression There is Il skeleton
In every closet" is said to have it's
origin in the fact that soldier once
wrote to his mother. who complained
of her unhappiness, to have some sew.
ing done for him by some one who
had no cares or troubles AT last the
mother found a. woman who seemed
to have no troubles. but when she told
her business the woman took her to a
Madam. | try to keep my troubles to
myself. but every night | am com
PEELED by my husband to kiss this skel
tton. who was once his rival. Think
rou. then. can be happyY
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-01-23
HOT BEEF TEA

On a cold day there is no drink so
healthful; it warns you mp, also is
almost equal to light lunch. John
SON Pharmacy the prescription drug
store.
Mrs. Mary A. Perry of Bos
ton, formerly a resident of
Southern Pines, is visiting
Mrs. Edwards on New Hamp-
shire Ave.
New goods arriving daily at Patchs S.
THE incest and pleasantest medicine l
have used for indigestion and constipation
is Chamberlans Stomach and Lii, er
Tablets" SAYS Melard F. Craig, of Middle
grove N. y. They work like charm
and do not grippe or have any unpleasant
effect" For sale by Johnsons Pharmacy.
The Carolina at Pinehurst,
is a new telephone subscriber.
We call attention to the
new and handy patent of G.
y, Tarbell, advel tised else
where. The ladies who use
sewing machines investigate
it.
A few more over coats, capes and
jackets to close out at Patch's Co.
ing to sell them at some price.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-01-23

The attendance from
town was good, and togeth
er with the many guests made
a large party Of merry dane
ers, who thoroughly enjoyed
the splendid dancing parIprs
of the Inn.
The Piney Woods Inn is a
most excellent place for such
an entertainment, and with
about 400 lights from it's own
acetylene gas plant. the brill.
fancy of the surroundings is
startling, while the many
bea utiful gowns worn by the
ladies were almost beyond
description.
Refreshments came at IL
o'clock in charge of eight
mattresses all in the same
white costume, and consisted
OF ice cream, cake, tea, coffee,
and a large bowl of lemonade
just inside the dancing han.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-01-23
DOMESTIC TROUBLES.

1t is exceptional to find family where
there are no domestic rupUures occasion.
ally, but these can b lessened by having
DR.. Kings New Lifts Pills around Much
trouble they save by their great work in
Stomach and Liver troubles. They not
only relieve you, but cure. 25c, at john
sons Pharmacy.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-01-23
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For those who did not dance
there We're other amusenents,
pool, billiards, ping pong and
cards.
Many impromptu dances
will be given at the Inn this
season, and a most elabora te
affair is being planned for
Washington's birthday. at
which there promises to be a
gathering Of prominent soci
ETY. people never before seen
he re-
The Inn orchestra was pro
nOunced a decided success,
furnishing splendid music
clear sounding and in good
time. Miss Tidd and Miss
Erson assisted by J. J. Farrey
composed the orchestra.
Mcqueen q Graham and I.
&, Edyerton were busy
enough taking the people to
and from the Inn. and rem
dered the public good service.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-01-23
Grand Ball at The Piney Woods Inn.


HE worst day Of
the season came
J Tuesday last, and
made it unpleasant for
those who wished to at
tend the Piney Woods
Inn ball. In fact, Mr..
Leon st. John Informs
us that he telephoned a
large party at Pinehurst
not to make the trip.
The colored American., 1903-09-05

and received therefrOm the degree of
b. o. For two years, DR.. Scott was
president of the Alumni of Denver Uni
versity, a distinction not enjoyed by
any other cOlOred man. He delivered
the annual address to the class of
1900. In 1899 he delivered two mas
terful oratiOns before the Colorado
Legislature, one before the Senate and
one before the House.
In 1895 DR.. Scott was married to
Miss Nettie Poindexter, a cultured
young lady of Columbus o. who is a
graduate of the High School of that
city. Mrs. Scott is also a graduate of
Eckhardt School of Music She once
taught in Wheeling, w. Va, and for
eight years she was assistant musical
director at the Ohio State Institu-
tion for the Blind. Their union has
been blessed with two lovely children
Dr. Scott is a finished pulpit orator.
for in his sermons he combines the
three most essential elements of eff
fectiVe OratOry-streng 9Th, beauty and
learning and through these he pours
forth an earnest soul saturated with a
deep spirituality that never fails to
move his audience, be they high or
low.
! DR.. Scott is blind to consequences,
when it comes to right and wrong.
Altruism, that broader self, through
which the soul OVerfiOWS its narrow
channel of egoism and heeds not the
: bounds of physical and sociological
-ctrcumscriptiOn, has swallowed him
up, as a consuming fire On several
The colored American., 1903-09-05

occasions he has hazared his own pop
ular standing by his uncompromising
attacks upon the outrages committed
On his people. Few men have the cOur
age to go against popular current, or
stand upon their feet amid the popular
applause. DR.. Scott is one of the few
who asks not public sentiment to de
termine the side he must take on ques-
uOnS at issue; nor does he get drunk
on the seductive wine of popular
praise
He was next transferred from the
ShOrter's A. M. E. church. to Allen
Chapel at Kansas City, Mo. where he
soon established his ability as a great
orator and Christian worker After
serving this church for nearly three
years. he was called to his present
charge, the pastOrate of the Metropoli-
tan a. NJ. z. church, of Washington.
D. c., one of the best cOlOred churches
in the United States. He is giving
thorough satisfaction and has shown
himself equal to any emergency. and
he therefore has the full cooperation
Of his entire membership. He has
succeeded in organizing every ele-
ment and department Of the church in
to harmonious and enthusiastic opera
ton.
The colored American., 1903-09-05
pFTHELS NEW PASTOR.

,,.riting the sketch of a good man
III i an almost irrisistable temp
m, M, ~ overdraw the picture, for if
.a,,'-l .5a writer admires his subject and
'Ht I.. ba should always dO-attempts to
~ ,--i@ him up to the ideal. This would
No inst to either. But the sub
hO' - fbis sketch mas so many excel
jSl on9ities. he approaches so nearly
lT 5l iisaI minister, that one would not
~. VI rsrr likely to overdraw his picture.
W.. e6mbinatiOn of goodness and in
,lGscuality in a man is possibly
ooa of the rarest things found; es-
YerfgIIv in such proportion as makes
iba possessor a useful, powerful and
rraU balanced person. Dr. o. J. w.
c.otr the pastor of the Metropolitan
NJ E. Church, of Washington,
nc combines these elements. He
fs both Intellectual and good; both
scholarly and practical. He is a gen
nine complication of the American
ryDp of the educated minister. Like
fbp majority of the worlds great men,
he is the product of self effort, the re-
snIt OF individual struggle against the
mpOsing influences with which he was
surrounded in his bOy-hoOd.
His native home is GallipOliS, o.,
where he attended the public schools.
In 1882 he took the naval examination
and stood first in every study except
Algebra.
Two years later he applied for ad-
mission to the Gallia Academy, but on
The colored American., 1903-09-05

Drew Theological Seminary, complet-
ing three years course in two
years, and receiving the degree of B.
d. Soon after this he was sent to
Shorter's Chapel, Denver, Col Again
he took advantage of his educational
opportunities and entered Tiff school,
from which he received the degree of
S. T. B. Ohio Wesleyan University con-
ferred upon him the degree of A M,
and the Payne Theological Seminary
the degree of ID. d. He also took a
course in OratOry at Denver University
account of his color he was not ad-
mitted. Through the kindness of
Superintendent Hard, he entered the
Ohio Wesleyan University, in 1885. but
on account of the removal of his fami-
y to Defiance. o.. he left the school
and attended the Normal Academy. at
Defiance Through the assistance of
Governor Foraker, he secured the po-
sition of Advertising Clerk for the
Columbus Buggy Co. His work was
satisfactory and he rapidly rose to the
position Of assistant cashier. While
here he attended the night sessions of
Inc Columbus Business College, thus
preparing himself for efficient service.
i'll 1889 he reentered the o. w T., from
which he graduated in 1895 and in the
OIAclal contest he took the highest
HonorS of his class. He then went to
Hadlson, n. j.. as pastor of small
'Nurch, and while there he entered
The colored American., 1903-09-05

The Jane Moseley continues to do
the banner business down the Poto-
mac.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24

it to the bridge fund levy is three
mills and for the past three years this
levy has raised approximately $4,000
per year. About four years ago the
county was compelled to issue S2S,-
OO0 in bonds to take up floating bridge
warrants that had been issued in ex-
cess of the amount raised by the levy.
By reason of judicious and econom.
ical administration of affairs by the
board of supervisors during the past
three years the board has kept within
the limit of the levy and has been Gre
ating sinking fund for the purpose of
paying the bonds which begin falling
due next year. There are 1000
bridges in the county and the $4,000
raised annually by the bridge fund
levy makes only $40 bridge for care
and maintenance Every business
man who looks into the action of the
board of supervisors during the past
three or four years, will agree that
it has handled this matter in a
strictly businesslike and economical
manner and when these facts are
known the board will have the hearty
approval OF the public for it's action
along this line
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24
REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET.
oTruMMANs no HEAR SHAW.

County Chairman Hammond's an
nouncement that Secretary l.. NJ. Shaw
viii speak in Ottumwa next Monday
evening has been received by Ottum.
vans with enthusiasm. OF all OF
I E0wa's prominent men in national
councils, none is held in higher es-
TEEN by the people of 0ttnmwa than
is Secretary Shaw Recognized for
his ability in managing the affairs OF
the state while governor, the people
of Iowa rejoiced when, nearly two
years ago he was called 10 take the
portfolio of the United States treas
ury Since his occupancy of that
Office and the remarkable ability dis
played in directing the affairs of that
department the admiration of Iowans
for their distinguished fellow citizen
has greatly increased
As campaigner Secretary Shaw is
recognized throughout the United
States as a man having few equals. Al
ways Iorceful speaker ne handles
the most intricate and important pub
lie questions with simplicity Of
style and language that can be per
fectly understood by every American
citizen Iowaas and OttumwAns ad.
lhire Secretary Shaw for his sturdy
republicanism and recognize him as
one OF the most proficient exponents
of republican policies.
Ottumwans are more than glad to
welcome Secretary Shaw TO this city
and viii be more than pleased to hear
him discuss the political issues that
are now being considered by the peo-
pie OF Iowa and the entire nation. No
ottumwan, whatever may be his po-
litical belief, can afford to miss hear
ing Secretary Shaw next Monday
night.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24

uation in Des Moines is equally true
of conditions in Ottumwa and Wapel-
10 county The opening democratic
rally in the capital city could not have
been more disappointing than was the
one neld in Ottumwa Saturday night.
Candidate Sullivan was the sepal1er of
the evening. but the crowd was not
there. Less than half OF the seats in
the opera house were filled and the
.promiscuous discussion Of political
questions aroused little enthusiasm on
the part of his hearers. In fact, to one
who attended the meeting previously
addressed by Senator Dolliver the
great contrast in enthusiasm and inter-
est on the part of the audience was
plainly evident Ii is evident that so
far as Wapello county is concerned the
republicans must continue to run the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24
MUST CONTINUE TO RUN THE
GOVERNMENT.

Some months ago the editor Of the
Capital, in published interview, stat
ed that there was no democratic party
in Iowa; that there was mo more dem.
ocratic party in Iowa than there was
republican party in Alabama Cir
eumstances seem to be proving this as
sertion A few nights ago the demo-
Gratis held their opening rally In Des
Moines. 1t is only the truth. to say
ihat The meeting was disappointing
The speakers were men OF national
reputation, such as Congressman Wade
and General Weaver, follwed by such
brilliant takers az h G. Evans But
the crowd was not there. The people
do not seem 10 be willing tc trust the
democratic party. TlAt is the truth.
Therefore republican responsibility is
great Republicans must continue 10
run the government and must centinDe
TO run it right De,5 Moines Capital
What the Capital says about the sit
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24
FACTS FOR VAPELLO COUNTY TAXPAYERS TO CONSIDER

One of the rights of every taxpayer
in the county is the privilege of exam
ming the county records and investi-
eating the manner in which the county
business is conducted.
A knowledge of these things is ne
cessary before the voter can inteli-
gently pass upon public affairs. 1t is
requisite that the voter may rightly
judge as 10 whom he wishes to intrust
the management of public business
and is something that he must know
if he would rightly cast his ballot at
the polls
The management of the county poor
farm is an important matter, and the
record of the present administration
upon that important part of the coun-
" affairs is one that calls for the
highest comm endation and approval
as the figures taken from the official
records will show,
In the county farm management
probably the largest single item of ex-
pense is that incurred In securing help
that win insure the proper care of the
inmates of the farm. The record along
this line for the past twelve years is
exceedingly interesting and speaks vol.
umes for republican management and
control. 1t shows that whereas the per
capita cost of help at the poor farm in
1891 was $26.66, in the two democrat
.ic years of 1892 and 1898, the per cap,
ita cost for help was enormously in.
creased, being $3.50 and s311l re.
spectively, and that since the year
1885 at no time has the per capita
cost for help been greater than s24.87,
and in one year it ran as low as $162O
Following are the figures giving the
number of inmates ON the roll, the
total cost of help, and the per CAPT
Ia cost Of help for each inmate, for
each year:
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24
REGISTRATION THE VOTERS
FIRST DUTY.

1t has been well said that the first
duty OF every American citizen is to
visit the polls on election day and
there by his ballot declare his position
on the public questions and his pref
5erence of the candidates nominated
for office While all this is unuues-
tionably true. it is a prior duty of the
voter and one equally important that
each voter should see TO it that his
name appears properly on the regis
tration books This is duty that is
often forgotten and yet it is ex-
ceedingly essential if the voter would
be sure Of casting his ballot on cleo
ton day.
1t will be well therefore, for the vo-
ters of Wapello county to remember
that they must register again
II they did not vote at the last. cleo
ton
If they have changed their place of
residence since the last election.
If they cast their first vote this fall.
AS to the opportunities for registra-
ton the code of Iowa provides that
the registration books shall be open
at places in each precinct before an
nounced on the second Thursday be-
fore election day and shall remain op-
en- for two consecutive days from 8
O'Clock in the forenoon until o'clock
in the evening, Then the registra-
ton books shall again be open at the
regular voting place on the Saturday
preceding the election.
The law of Iowa also provides thas
no person shall he allowed m o. st a
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24
HuRRAH FOR THE HEN.

Minneapolis Journal.-The Nash
Vile American asks permission to
cheer To- the American hen. Why
not2 That noble bird goes her cack-
ling way, creating wealth whether
times be good or hard, inflated or
limp. whether Wall street wantons in
easily gained riches or walls in pov-
erty.
There is none of the Morgan sort
of wealth in her creations
The poultry and eggs produced and
consumed in the United States each
year are worth more than the entire
annual gold and silver production Of
the whole world.
To carry the egg crop of single
year would require trains OF an ag-
gregate length of S6S miles, and thu
freight would be worth nearly $780,
100000. The egg crop is worth about
three times as much as the entirS
wheat crop of three such banner
wheat states as Minnesota and the Da<
kotas.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24

ocratic majority on the board of sup
eryisors, the cost of this help was ST.
400 as compared with $1,000 in 1891
and for four years succeeding 1898
when the affairs of the county were
in the hands of republican boards.
Insane Charges Added.
In the latter part of the year 1898,
the county arranged to take care of
the incurable insane at the county
farm, thus of necessity adding mate
rally TO the former cost of help at
the farm but at the same time effect
ing very material saving for the tax
payers in the cost Of caring for in
sane at the county farm as compared
with the cost of caring for them at
the state insane hospital. Further
more, in the year 1900 when the state
board of control was given the super
vision OF the care OF insane patients
at the county institution, still further
additional help, including male and
female attendants, was required to
comply with the rulings of the state
board. This and the increased num-
Der of patients has, of course, in
creased the total cost of help at the
county farm and yet. it will be seen
that the cost of help per capita for
each inmate has been kept down to a
minimum and with all the increased
requirements of the state board of
control has in no case, been nearly as
high as in the democratic years of
1882 and 1898. A little addition and
subtraction will show that the cost of
help at the poor farm has been from
1924 to $11.82 less per capita each
year than in 1893 These facts are
exceedingly important and will clearly
demonstrate to the voter that the re-
publican board of supervisors is man
aging the affairs of the county with a
signal economy and to the interest of
the taxpayers.
Comparison with Other Counties.
Especially does this fact become
manifest when we compare the cost
per capita OF superintendent and
help at the Wapello county poor farm
with the similar cost of other coun
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24
an ENvlARLE REcoRn.

Hon, A. w. Buchanan, representative
from Wapello county and republican
candidate for reelection, is man Of
whom the voters are justly proud
Not only because of his personal worth
but because of the faithful service he
has rendered his constituents in the
Iowa house of Representatives, do the
citizens of WapelIo county take an un-
usual interest in his candidacy.
AS a memebr of the house during the
last two sessions of the legislature,
Mr. Buchanan made an enviable rec
ard. Always in touch with every ques-
tion that came up for settlement or
legislation, Mr.. Buchanan never eyaded
the responsibility of voting for these
measures. In forming his decision as
TO the merits Of these bills he display
ed that careful and conservative bust
ness judgment for which he is known
among his constituents in Wapello
county. His career in the Iowa house
has been one of wise conservatism,
making for stable progress in the af-
fairs of the state
1t is this characteristic of Wapello
county's representative that has given
him high place in the confidence of
the members of The state legislature
II has added 10 his influence in the
house and has resulted in his being
called upon to assume responsibilities
lin The work OF the state legislature
that does not come to every member OF
the house.
This being the case, it cannot be sue
cessfully denied that by re-eleeting Mr..
Buchanan Wapello county viii take a
front rank in the affairs of the state
and its representative win hold place
of influence that cannot be welded
by representatives of less experience
This is an important consideration for
the voters of WaDelIo county and is
one Of the reasons why they are re.
ceiying Mr.. Buehanans candidacy with
such great enthusiasm. This is why
they propose to see to Il that their bal.
lot is cast for him at the election on
November 3,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24

payette a. !. ,.t !, ..,.... ............. 1896
Av. cost of ten counties ~. $s9.s1
In Wapello county it cost in 1902
Just $24.S7 per capita for help to care
for the county charges, $14.44 less than
the average per capita cost in the ten
counties above mentioned.
This is an unusually favorable show
ing for Wapello county and is one that
should and will be appreciated by the
taxpayers.
The Total Cost.
That the taxpayers in Wapello
county may know just what the total
cost is of running the county farm
and caring for the insane inmates is,
including all supplies as well as the
cost OF help and superintendent the
Courier presents herewith condens-
ed statement prepared from the books
of Superintendent George Wilson for
the eight years beginning March /.
1895, and ending February %, 1902.
During these years Mr. Wilson has
been in direct charge of the county
farm and has worked under a republi-
can board of supervisors. Ii was in
the year 1900, that the state board of
control took supervision of the insane
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24
FARMER SATISFIED.

Democrats are attempting to get
consolation out of the fact that there
is slight falling off in our exports.
This the American Economist sug-
gests they are using as an argument
against the Dingley law. IL, howev-
er points to the fact that the demo-
Gratis fail to note that the falling off
in our exports is in our agricultural
products, free goods Our exports of
manufactured goods show a material
increase. The Economist points to
the fact that high prices tend to
check exports and that the amount of
farm products sent to other countries
will always show more or less fuctu-
alton. Ii is indeed slim argument
against protection when the American
farmer can dispose OF practically all
OF his products in the nearby domes-
tic market place, receiving therefore
good prices. This is the situation in
which the American farmer finds
himself today and surrounded by the
abundance of prosperous times he will
not seek change, but viii demand
the continuation OF those policies
that are at the foundation Of his pres
ent well being.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24
Total paid Mr. McElroy /.

0ttumwa patrons of the public
schools woult like to announce to yo-
ters OF the county outside of the city
who may not be acquainted with the
school work Of Miss Emma Nye, re-
publican candidate for county super
intendent that her record made as
an instructor in the. schools of Ottum-
wa has been one OF entire satisfaction.
Her years OF experience i'll school
work has eminently fitted her for the
office OF county superintendent and
Wapello county electors will do well
to give her supervision OF the public
school work by electing her to that of,
fee
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24

Taxpayers like to have men in
charge OF public money who are as
careful in the expenditure of that mon
ey as they would be In the manage,
ment OF their own affairs. County
records show that since Mr. McElroy
has been member of the board of
supervisors there has been saving
OF money in the management of the
county affairs. 1t is only natural.
therefore. that the voters will again
select Mr.. McElroy to that office.