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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-11-20

This widely celebrated institution, located at
Buffalo, y. Y, Is organized with Il tull stan OF
eighteen experienced and skillful Physicians
and surgeons, consulting the most complete or
America for tho treatment of all chronic dis
eases, whethc requiring medical or surgical
means for their cure. Marvellous success has
been achieved in the cure OF all nasal, throat
and lung diseases, liver and kidney diseases,
diseascs of the digestive organs, bladder dis.
eases, diseases peculiar to women, blood tain t5
and skin diseases, rheumatism, neuralgia,
nervous debility, paralysis, epilepsy, (htsl, sper'
nutOrThGA. impOtGnCy and kindred affections
Thousands are cured at their homes through
CORES pondence. The cure of the worst rup
lures, puO tumOrs, VaTiCOCelC, hydrOcelO and
structures Is guaranteed with only Il short resi-
denCo ut the Institution. Send 10 cents in stamps
tor the Inyald's Jude Book (l6S pages), which
gives all particulars. Address, " orld's Dtspen
s,ry Medical Association, Buffalo, +. y. W,eSw
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-11-20
THE FIRST sSOw.FLAKE

For the INTELLIGENCgK
There's arose away OIL In the cold cloud laud,
Tint bore that petal white,
That the winds wing caught and brings thi.
way,
AS IT hurries with ali its might
And the rose can but mourn for the petal lost,
What care has the thought!ess wind,
As II rushes on 10 the world before,
For the sorrow IL leaves behind
But the petal drops from the swift wild wing,
For the rose II left TO seek
open tho window, 1t dances in,
and melts on babys check
wa +. McSparrGH
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-11-20
WINTER UNDERWEAR.
CAMEL's HAIR, sCABLET MEplCATED,
MERINO AND SCOTCH MINED,
J0c., I5c., $780, Sl.25.

SILK NECKwEAR-25c.. SOC, 75c.
GLOVES, GLOVES-Full Dress Kid. Castor
and Cloth, Heavy Buck, saranac, Tan ana
WooIen and Buck MittoDs for Men ana Boys
STIFF FELT DRRBY HATs-Latest Winter
Shapes.
GENTS SEALsKIN CAPS AND TuRBAkS,
FUR Collars and Driving Gloves, Ladies' FUR
Capes MufTs, Boas and Fur Trimmings.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-11-20

You can't afford to laugh dear giIls,
Unless your teeth are white as pearls
Unless your mouth Is pink and awcet,
And your two lips in rosebuds meet;
And you cannot supply this want,
But Through the use of SOLODONT
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-11-20

FOR my part, | look for great and good re-
suits in our whole political life from this new
movement in favor of special training tor citi.
zenship Ofcourse it can also be perverted,
and made into a harmful humbug, What
cannot? BuL, ii wisely taught, Civics may
become one OF the chief and most effective
agents for the enlightenment and puritiCatlOn
OF our politics and public lite that has yet
been devised. IL may introduces better and
mghter reform element than any thus far
brought to light,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-11-20

or course ] don't believe, nor does any
other sensible person, that we can teach prac-
tical good. citizenship in our schools rs we
teach reading, writing, or arithmetic. But
We can AT least teach our boys and girls " b at
gnod-citzenship is And above all we can
Interest them in the subject make them un-
derstand the principles OF our government
aud every individuals rightsand duties, priv
ileges aud responsibilities, under 1t and we
can guide and direct their further thought
and reading along the line of those principl Pies.
This IN fact, has already been done to
the best OF their ability by many Of our
patriotic teachers
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-11-20

SUCH set OF books, for instance, as the
imertcdH Statesmen Series, published at
Boston by lloughton, Miiliin Il Co., If care
fully read, would be in itself an education in
American history and politics, in fact in
clyics. And the books are Just of that char
acter, and written in that Interesting style,
that every boy and young man loves TO read.
Librarians everywhere have found them as
popular as most novels are. Some of the vol
umes have therefore already gone through
nine editions, although tho series was begun
only two or three years ago. | was therefore
moro than surprised to find that the shelves
Of uno y our largest and best libraries did not
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-11-20

ANoTHEH evidence ui this tendency, and
a hopeful sign tor the future, IL tho fact re-
lerrod to 10y Dr. Shaub, Of Mlllofsyllle nor
mai school, that IN various schools through
out the county, school Libraries, for teachers
and scholars, have reoently been established.
Besides this, know that quite number OF
teachers reading circles have also been or
gsniHed. All this Is in limo with what IL be-
ing done all over the country. Tho reading
and study OF good literature Is everywhere
coming to tho front and strongly asserting
its claims ~ one oI tho most important and
ton.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-11-20
DRIFT.

TuouGutrUL persons who recognize the
bearing OF our public schools upon the fu.
tuio who fesliZe to what a degree the wei.
fare aud even the existence, OF a ifee tepub.
lie such ns ours depends upon the general In
telligence aud culture of its people, cannot
ial to have been pleased with tho increased
attention that wa9 given at tho recent county
Teachers institute To the subject of literature
and literary culture outside of tho school
room. la this matter our county Institute
wheeled strongly into limo with tho educa'
tors Of other counties and states all ovor the
country. Everywhere there IL an awaken.
ing 10 tho paramount Importance OF good lit.
etaturs ~ Az element la the true education
Of the people. Aud that Superintendent
Brecht showed both wisdom aud tact In
recognizing this when making his pro
granrno was proved by the very general ap-
proval of this feature by tho teachers them.
selves and tho interest II aroused among
them.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-11-20

IT would bo a mistake, however, if educa-
ton for citizenship were confined TO our pub
lie schools. | think it is a matter which every
public library, for example, ought 10 haYe a
hand in. oar libraries are the only, and
often the best, means of culture and educa-
ton many hundreds and thousands of our
people have. Sec TO it, then, that in time
they find works that will rouse their patriot
ism, aud instruct them as TO their duties to
the public and the government
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-11-20

THERE was however, one subject omitted
from the Institutes programme which ]
rather expected would receive at least some
attention, namely, the subject OF " Ciyics." "
II IL true, year ago suCL n subject would
have non-plussed people The name oven
WAS hardly known. And yet to-day 1t is be-
ing discussed and studied and written about
toy nearly all tho foremost educators OF the
land, and in most oi the leading educational
Journals Of the country. 1t has suddenly
sprung into prominence. And, think, de-
serves ali the attention 1t gets
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-11-20


For time all went well. The blazes on
the trees were clear enough TO follow easily
and the banks were clear from underground
or Jungle. But soon we came 10 steep banks
and laurel thickot utterly impassable so that
the only thing TO do was TO wade, and az the
stream at the 20 points was wide and shallow
We plunged in, shoes aud all, for the stony
bottom made this protection necessary. The
scenery was extremely wild and desolate a
heavy log stranded here aud there, the only
trace OF the hand of man, In one hour we
waded half mile, and crossed the stream
twice by long jumps with poles where the
water was deep and rapid. Then We came To
narrow gorge with high ciil on one side
and steep hill on the other. At the base of
the elm stood big tree with a broad blaze
on its outer side beyond II the water rushed
against tho base of the rock in a strong deep
current What.did this mean We could
not climb the rock nor could we find a way
to got around It We gave it up, and going
back little way crossed the stream and
passed down the other bank, over the high
rough hill that faced the precipice and down
again to more wading, This was fun. Ther,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1886-12-23
DEATH OF AN EsTlMABLE WOMAN
R1NGwooD, N. c., Dec. 20, 49,

RINGwooD, N. c., Dec. 20, 1886.
EDITOR GOLD LEAF-It is with sorrow
and grief that have to chronicle the death
Of Mrs. D. E. Matthews, the mother of DR..
G. E. Matthews, who died near Ringwood
at the residence of her son-in-law, N. Rice,
Dec. 10Th, at half past o'clock p. M, at
the age of sixty-three years. A good VIC
man has gone to her rest. Her children
think that as mother and friend she illus
trated the grand sentiment of General Lee,
l." Duty, the sublimest word in the English
language" and as a Christian, rose above
the formal demands of duty in self-sacritice
for the good of others. Her patience und,r
all circumstances was remarkable. The
sum of her marked traits constitutes the
grandest of all characters, Goodness rich
legacy to her children and the world, to be
priced an example worthy of emulation,
by them repeating her life in theirs. SO that
''she being dead yet speaketh." Her chill
dren with filial devotion were assiduous in
their attentions to her and were handing hel
down to the grave gently, tenderlv and low
ingly. No day passed, no night came or
without watchful care for her comfort. The
pains of death are short, sharp and quick
and the franchised spirit asccnds to he
house not made with hands. leaving her
mantle of love to her children. Her memor,
is sweet, her repose restful. w. G. =.
Roanoke Neacs and Wilson Mirror plas
copy.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1886-12-23

Are YOU disturbed at night and broken
Of Your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain Of cutting teeth: Ii so
send at once and get q bottle OF MRS
WISsIIow's SOOTHING SYRUP FoR Chill
DREs TEETHIsG. Its value l. incsicuia'
Bile. 1t will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Depend upon II, mothers
there is no mistake about 1t. Ii cures dys
EMERY and diarrheea, regulates the stOIn
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soften.
the gums. reduces Inflammation, and give
tone and energy TO the whole system
MIS-. WESTON SOOTHING SYRUP POI
CafLDgES TEETHIsG Is pleasant ~ tn
taste, and is the prescription q one of tn
oldest and best female nurses aud physl
clans in tile United States, aud Is for sal,
by all druggists throughout the world
Price - cents j bottle. lan-.o-l c.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1886-12-23

PERsoNAL-The GOLD LEAF scribe has
been made glad this week by the genla
presence of the Wilson Mirror man, and
our cup of bliss has been made full to
OVERCOMING We have longed to fall upon
the neck of Henry Blount and weep cOpious
tears of Joy, and at last we have been
granted that proud privilege. He came up
to Henderson last Friday and spent several
days in our town the guest Of Capt. j. 4.
Lands. There is not more genial, whole
souled man living than Henry Blount nor
IS there a more gifted and ornate writer
connected with the State press and those
who have been charmed by the subtle
witchery of his poetry-laden pen, Will
agree with what our friend Jim Robinson
has 50 we'll and neatly said in the follow
ing: There is but one Henry Blount.
II is love for 1.-The good, the true and the
beautiful" is like mighty current in his
soul. With his pen he paints his thoughts
upon paper with ell the beauty and skill
of master artist. His writings sparkle
not only with the purest wit, but abound III
| terse epigramatic truths that are most re-
liable acquisition to ones proverbial store
of truth. The chalice Of gold, clear cut
and beautiful, and beaded with charms
does not mock you with froth, but feeds
with the aromatic flavor and substance of q
vintage grown in rich soil under splendid
sun. For pure sentiments, chaste Language
and beautiful diction Brother Blount ha'
no superior on the State Press. Some O
his flights in description might seem over
drawn, but Notwithstanding this, there !
beneath its flowers current of pure an'
noble sentiment, good sense and origina
humor. HIS wit, fiuency and sprightlines
: make him the most fragrant flower OF tn
North Carolina Press. lie Is to Journal
ism what beautiful paintings are TO wall
or as the golden tints of glorious sunse
to beautiful landscape.
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4 CARD.

desire to announce to my friends and
the public generally that after the first OF
January | shall not handle toys and fancy
goods, having decided to cOnfine myself
strictly to fancy groceries and CONNECTIONS
cries As will be seen by peep into my
store | have very large stock of toys and
fancy goods on hand. which | must sell
and i'm order to do this / shall offer the Ell
tire line at - per cent. less than you car
buy them anywhere else in town. Now
when say this mean business and viii
do what | advertise. Come and see fo
yourself and ask prices and go and compare
them with the prices of any other dealer, i
you like. Very Respectfully,
w. A. FARRIss,
dec Is doors below Lassiter's corner.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1886-12-23

COOP SALEs.-There have been some
splendid sales made at Burwelis ware
house this week. The offerings have been
good and prices ruled high. While this of
course Is nothing unusual still it is worthy
Of repetition. Farmers come to Burwell.
Kelly d Cos from far and near, and when
they sell a load Of tobacco with them once
they are apt to go back again High prices,
clever treatment and the best OF accommo
dations will tell. And these three very
important items are well known feature:
at the new warehouse. IL you have any
doubt about it try them with load OF to
baccO.
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Hurrah for Coopcrs Warehouse and Wayne
Comfy Tobacco.

A few weeks ago the GOLD LEAF noted
the excellent sale of lot of Wayne county
tobacco at Cooper's warehouse. For first
grade $50 per hundred was then reported
and that was thought to be doing well for
county that had not long been growing
fine tobacco. This week there was another
lot of tobacco from down that way Which
is also worthy of mention. Mr.. Jesse Rem
frow of Fremont, sold eight lots at the fol
lowing prices s23.5O s26, So, $50, $40, s43,
$50. 80, S9G, an average of S43.61. That is
hard to beat, ain't it? and certainly long
way ahead of cotton Mr.. II q. Phelps. of
| the same place sold seven lots at so, 81, %
SIS. $50, $50, SIS, s6S. Cooper is still ahead
and at that rate Wayne county will soon
| 9 get there, Eli"
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d. A. Bradford, wholesale paper dealer
of Chattanooga, Tenn, writes that he
was seriously afflicted with a severe cold
that settled on lis lungs: had tried many
remedies without benefit. Being induced
to try DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, did so and was entirely
curel by use of few bottles, since
which time he has used it in his family
for all Coughs and Colds with best results
This is the experience of thousands
whose lives have been saved by this
Wonderful Discovery. Trial bottles fret
at E. L. Smiths Drugstore.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1886-12-23

Edward Shepherd. Of Harrisburg, H.,
saws: "Haviug received SO much bene-
fit from Electric BiiteTs, feel il my
duty to let suffering humanity know il.
Have had a running sore on my leg for
eight years my doctors told me j would
have to have the bone scraoed or leg
amputated. ] used, instead, three bot
ties OF Electric Bitters and seven boxes
Bucklen's Arnica SAlve, and my leg Is
now sound and weli.v Electric Buffers
are sold at fifty cents bottle, and
Bucklen's .Arnica SAIve 25c. per box by
e l.. Smith
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COMMUNICATED.
copy.

ROCKY MOUNT, \. C.. Dec. Is, 1885.
EDITOR GOLD LEAF-The gentlemen OF
Henderson who came down this week,
(some of them) left town after the sale was
over, went out to country dance, at winch
the writer was not presant, but we lean that
some distinguished themselves 10y extra
touches with the eight fantastic toe -
dancing all night It'll broad daylight, .
and passed off as single men. Whether they
are married or single is yet a question of
doubt with certain dark haired maidens.
Please inform me which of them have
wifes and little ones in Henderson. Some
one said the dance reminded him of g Dan
tel in the the lions den,' but as. the lions
were all females - Daniel" was not hurt
More next week. OLD NASH.
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THE Two DAMS" CoMISG.-No better
theatrical company than Howorth's has
ever visited Henderson, and no more Ell.
Ioyable performance than the very langha-
BILE comedy of the 1.-Two Dams, was ever
put upon our boards. 1t is indeed superb
combination and an intensely interesting
play, and together with the magnificent
pictures shown, representing grand tour
through ireland, the program is a most at
tractive one in every way, alike entertain,
ing and instructive The Two Dams
Will meet with cordial reception upon
their second appearance in our town
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Free Trade.

The reduction Of internal reyenneand the
taking off of revenue stamps from Proprie-
tarv Medicines, no doubt has largely bene-
fitted the consumers, rs well as relieving the
burden of home manufacturers. Especially
is this the case with Grees's As1tS FloWer
and Boschee's German SyrfP, as the reduction
of thirty-six cents per dozen, has been ad-
ded 10 increase the size of the bottles con-
tanning these remedies, thereby giving one
fifth more medicine in the rs cent size.
The Aug4s tio,rer for Dysrepsiaand Liver
Complaint, and the Germnm .SgTsp .or Couglf
and Lung Troubles. have perhaps, the larges,
sale of any medicines in the world. The
advantage Of increased size Of the bottles
will be greatly appreciated by the sick and
afflicted, in every town and village in civil
lied countries. Sample bottles for 10 eeats
remain the same size oct Il
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1886-12-23
The Spirit OF Economy.

Don't waste your money by paying two
prices for a diamond or gold watch, but 60
ordering what YOU want for Only 10 pei
cent on actual wholesale cost. In this way
YOU will get nice, clean fresh goods which
your neighbors have not seen and handled
and besides. YOU Will get them for about
one-half what you would have to pay
centeel silver-tongued New York drum
mer. Mr. Hight deals only with thorough
" reliable and responsible houses, and oul
readers will save money and get frst-clds'
goods whenever they buy of him. dec. l6
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1886-12-23

MARRIED.-At the NJ. E. church in Hen
dhrson, by Rev. j. j. Rem, at 80 o'clock
D. M, Wednesday, Dec. %, 1886, Miss Les
sic Arlington and Mr.. j. M. Burnett. The
bride is one of our most lovely and es-
teemed young ladies and the groom pop
ular and we'll known young gentleman
whose many friends warmly congratulate
him upon having won such fair prize.
The attendants were:
Mr.. T. A. Gloss and Miss Lizzie Cheat
ham; Mr.. Pryce Jones and Miss Louise Bos-
heimer; MI A. J. Harris and Miss Jennie
Cheatham; Mr. l.. W. Allen and Miss Eva
Malone; Mr. L. R. Gooch and Miss Tin
Goodrich; Mr. Owen Davis and Miss Nan
ME Powell; Mr.. Charles Stainback anc
Miss Mollie Damn.
Mrs. J. S. Harper presided at the organ
and Messrs. Geo. S. Prichard and j. )
Harper acted as ushers. The ceremony
was witnessed by a large number OF spec
tators, tie church being nearly full. Thu
good wishes of the GOLD LEAF and hosts o
i friends are with the young couple for al
| Joy, and happiness, and prosperity through
| life.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1886-12-23
HpC o. a

DAYS Horse Powder is sure preventive
of hog cholera, and cures cough. and
measles.
To mothers. Should the baby be suffer
ing with collie use Dr.. Bulls Baby Syrup
at once % cents.
DR.. Bulls Baltimore Pills should be
taken at once as the best preventive of
bilious affections.
Sweet as May showers, Drexel's Bell
Cologne.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1886-12-23
Dwelling Houses for Rent.

Two good dwelling houses, the property
of Mrs. w. II. Young, are offered for rent.
One a new house situated on Hamilton st.
containg 4 rooms, smoke hOnse, stables, &c
the other adjoining the lot of II. Perry, on
Main street. containing 5 rooms, basement,
kitchen and stables. Terms reasonable.
Apply at this Office OF to
A &. ZOLLICoFFER,
dec. % a. Attorney.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1886-12-23

ga better article it is impossible to get,
sir have tried them all and unhesita ting
" pronounce DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup
superior to any. (EAc.)
The old story TRIVIAL symptoms were
neglected until rheumatism became eStab-
isbad. whereas all the suffering could have
been prevented by the prompt use of Saliva
ton Oil. y cents.
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I. OLD DrNSTON."

want everybody to- know that have
the ONLY barrier shop on first floor. Fresh
lot of nice toilets. easy chairs, clean towels
and sharp razors a speciality. Give me
call. and | will fix you up In first-ciass
stvIe. A pleasant Christmas To YOU all.
Yours respectfully.
W. III. DUysTOS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1886-12-23

1t begins to look real much like Christ
mas at Farris's. There you can find any
thing nice TO eat, as we'll as toys innumer-
able. for Christmas. Something to interest
all, old and young. Old Santa Claus mas
sent word ahead that he will make his
HEADQUARTERS there during the holiday sea-
SON. This will be good news for the chill
dren dec. l6.
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FOR SALE
Rucklen's Arnica Salye

The Bes. salve in fhe world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheufn, Feset
Seres, letter. Ehapped Hands, Chiliiiainsi
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. Ii is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price % cents per box
For sale by Z. l.. Smith. nov. -,
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Nice line of Christmas goods at
SMITH S DRUGSTORE.


The Two DANs.-Every time HoWorth
and his excellent Hibernica Company have
paid Guelph visit they have been greeted
with a crowded house. The highly refined
and moral character Of the performance,
the rich Irish brogue of such a comedian as
Bryan O'Lynn, and the many side splitting
situations in the TWO Dams, all command
the approval and enlist the support OF the
public. Then there are the beautiful
scenes. The Lakes of Killarney by moon
light, with Luna sitting in her starry
throne and casting her brilliant rays
through the windows of the castle on to
the sparkling water, is probably as reals
tic and pretty a scene as could be present
ed. There is everything in the Hlhernica
to ennoble and make happy and all who see
it must 90 away taking brighter and more
hopeful view of life's picture.
Ont, Herald.
1t will be good news to Henderson thea
tre-goers to know that they Will have al
opportunity Of again seeing this excellen
company upon our boards (they were here
last season. next Wednesday evening
Dec Goth. We are assured that the troup
! has been much strengthened for this season
and they give even better entertainment
than ever before. The performance is re
! fined and moral, entertaining and INSTRUCT
i've and enjoyable in the highest degree
Secure your tickets in time.
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For Rent.

A comfortable cottage dwelling house,
containing large rooms, located on Fair
ground street Kitchen. smoke house. sta
BILE, good we'll of water, garden and y
acre lot on premises. Apply Ia
dec. ii, 20. j. i. CLACK,