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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-05-10
Why Dumley is a Bachelor


Well it's not long story. I was
once desperately gone on lady who
was the embodiment of all the perfec-
tions. She was a Sabbath-school
teacher and on the occasion of the an
nual picnic of her school | made up
my mind to ask her to be mine.
Well the day came and we were off to
the woods with all the promise of 4
fine day. A most deceitful promise
for it rained a deluge in few hours.
In honor to the occasion | had put on
a spick and span new suit. | was
rather proud of that suit because it
marked an economical period in my
history. l thought Davis prices too
high and went to rival store where
what looked like the same goods,
were sold much cheaper than at Davis
"And that was my undoing." When
the rain began I made various sallies
to bring in struggling infants from the
wet embrace Of the forest, my heart
swelling as | felt the time drawing
near when the n:omentous question
would be decided. OF course ! got
wet and the first intinlation I had of
my coming sorrow was shrinking of
my coat cuff from its post of duty.
The weakness began to infect my
pants legs and my vest, in short there
was rapid tendency to form on the
centre manifested in all the outposts
Of my appareling. Fancy my position
with my vest crinkled up under arms,
my pants sticking at my knees, and
my coat sleeves making firm stand
at the elbows! | beat a precipitate
retreat from the scene, and my bright
particular star, henceforth burning to
avenge the fancied slight l had put
upon her, shined upon another path
way and left me to grope in outer
darkness. | locked the door after the
horse was stolen by buying all my
clothes at Davis reliable store-and
if you take my advice you won't ex-
pertinent with other goods, at least
until after you are married.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-05-10

NORTHAMPTON county has instructed
for Thos. \. Hill for one of the Su
preme Court Judges. AS the ripple:
become larger and larger as they ap-
proach the shore when a pebble i:
thrown into the water, the Hill boom
gains strength as the time approaches
for making the nominations. Present
indications point to the fact that the
worthy gentleman of our native county
will 60 into the convention with a
strong following,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-05-10

We entirely agree with the Kerners-
vile Nez0S when it says in speaking
Democratic success this year, that the
candidates sAould be known for their
integrity, their unblemished character,
their perfect sobriety, as.well as other
good qualities Of head and heart. A
great deal depends upon the nomlna-
tons that are made, and one of the
first things necessary to insure success
is to select the man best suited for the
position to which he aspires.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-05-10

WORSE THAN AN EDIToR-Davis,
the dry goods merchant, was held up
by foot pad the other night. He
was going home from his store at rath-
er a late hour, and at dark corner a
pistol was thrust in his face with the
command to hold up his hands.
When the thief had gone through the
mans clothes and found that he had
struck most Improbable job he said:
Say, pard, you must be an editor. .
'No," was the reply Il am DAVIS, the
dry goods merchant" "That's worse
yet. Why didn't you tell me at the
start, and save ME all this waste of
time? | know blamed we'll there's no
money making out of the prices y0u
are getting for goods
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-05-10

THE GOLD LEAF is indebted to the
author, Hon. VIM. D. Kelley, for a
copy Of very neat and attractive
little volume of 162 pages, entitled
"The Old South and the New" being
a series Of letters written by him dur
ing recent travels and observations in
the South. The volume is dedicated
by the author "To his countrymen to
whose general intelligence, inventive
genius, skill IN applying science to the
productive arts, energy, enterprise, and
capital the emancipated South Offers
inviting and profitable fields" &c.
We shall read the book with pleasure
and we are sure with profit also.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-05-10

THE Ntv5- Obset7cr is loud in its
pretended love of free speech and the
liberty of the press; but such freedom
and liberty must extend only so far as
the Acvs- Obscrrtr is concerned. No
license Of this kind is allowed any
other paper, if the Great Oracle at
the capitol is to be the victim of its
criticism. Every newspaper of our
acquaintance that has been foolhardv
(eh?) enough to disagree with it in a
manner to express itself in unmeasured
terms, has been dropped from It's ex-
change list as the penalty. The Tar
boro Soatdeynry, BattleboCo Headlight,
Winston Sentinel, Wilson 14ara.ce
and Henderson GOLD LEAF have each
fallen under its ban. Are there not
otherso
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-05-10

The President has nominated Mel
vile ". Fuller, of Illinois, to be
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
The appointment gives general salts
faction to Democrats and Republicans
alike, and he will be confirmed. A
sketch of him says:
Judge Fuller is about S. years old.
He was born in Maine in 1893, and
is 4 graduate of Bowdoin college.
He attended the Harvard Law School,.
Ii 1861 he was elected a member of
the State Constitutional Convention.
In 1862 he was chosen to the legisla-
ture and although a Democrat running
each time in strong Republican dis
trict, he was victorious by large ma
jOrlties. He was a delegate to the
Democratic National Conventions of
1864, IL, 10 and 80. In 1860 he
was selected by the citizens to deliver
an address of welcome to Stephen A.
Douglas. In 1858 Judge Fuller mar
RED Calista O. Reynolds, and after
her decease, Mary Ellen, daughter of
the distinguished banker, William F.
Coolbaugh. He has eight daughters.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-05-10
AFTER remaining silent until Tue

day, the Ncws- Obser0er makes a
very lame defense, simply saying there
was ne foundation for the GOLD
LEAFS comments, and declares that
the charges alleged against it are II
diculous and absurd. The Meas
Observer would have strengthened its
position awkward and embarrassing
as it Isl by remaining silent altogether.
1t has got its tail in split stick and it
must grin and bear it.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-05-10

The 'Goldsboro A,gus utters a
truth that should go home to every
Democratic heart, when it says: The
man who does not go to his primary
has no right to complain if the dele
gates do not represent his views. Go
to your meetings and thereby secure
the representation of YOUR wishes.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-05-10
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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-05-10

THE Ncaos Observer breaches
against boy-cotting, but practices it
upon those papers that dare to disa-
gree with and to criticise it. Oh,
consistency. thou art a jewel" But
such thing in the Ntws- O5srreer
would be I whole mine full.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-05-10

WOOL HENRIETTAs 4S Inches Wide, 95 shades
ALL WOOL TRICOTS AND CLOTH DRESS GOODS SO Inches Wide
50 cens-SerPent shades.
"a DRESS GOODS 49, 22I and IS ccns-Nery cheap
ISNGIE WIDTH, 121z IS, and Is cents-Bargans.
GINPS MORE SATNS SILKS VEVES, and Buttons and all Trim
mings O match.
INDIA LINEN, 80 Inches Wide,
BIG STOCKS, MULLS, SWIssEs, BAR MUSLIN, Cheaper than
ELEGANT LINE sArTEENs G1NGHANs PRINTS, SOLID AND
FANCY LAWNS.
BIG UMBRELLA
LADIES' SERGE SILK "a PARASOI, $500
LADIES GLORIA 26 Inch PARASOL, SI25 and $3.50
LADIES' LINEN COLLARS, 5 cent--Big bargain.
LADIES LINEN CUFFS, 5cents-Bg bargain.
GENTS LINEN COLLARS, 5, and 10 cents
ELEGANT LINE CASSIMERES, COTTONADE AND BOYS GOODS
NEW WHITE AND FANCY MAI1INGS.
GREATEST BARGAIN IN GLOVES, LADIES' LONG SILK CLOVES
25 per pair
HANDSOME PERCAIE SHIRTS BRIGHT 500 and
PIEATED BOSOM WAMSU1TA LINEN BOSOMSHTS,
LINEN BOSOM AND BAND SHIRTS SO, Is, s1.ooAn sizes.
OH. STOVE BEST PATTERN sI.oo
CHAMPION LAWN MOWER ARE BEST AND CHEAPEST.
ICE CHESTS 5000, $500 and $500.
WHITE MOUNTAIN ICE CREAM FREEZER, quart gallons
CEDAR BRASS HOOP BUCKETS, IS cents.
COMMON WATER BUCKETS, i cents
SLVERINE WAITER BOTTLE WATER SET-Somehng
WHEEL BARROWS HOES RAKES, &c.
LARGE LINE STRAW AND FUR HATS
SEE OUR $500 $1,000 and SI2.oo CHEVIOT SUITS
FINE STOCK OF BOYS SUITS FROM $500 UP
NEW PATTERN TUBULAR LANTERN IS
PAINTS, OILS, GLASS, BRUSHES, WHITE LEAD, &c.
MISSES LEGION BUTTON HIGH BOOTS s2oo-
AIDES LEGIONK BUTTON HIGH BOOTS, sag.
TOBACCO FLUES OUT OF HARVEY CLEANED IRON.
Goods daily large for the SPRING TRADE
Come and while stock is fresh, before picked
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-05-10

gKvoTEr TO THE INDUSTRIAL, EDCcE-
TIoNAL ASo MATERIAL WELFARE
OF VANCE COUNTY AND NORTH
CAROLrSA.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-05-10

& weekly resume Of the News, Huns<,- AID
General Topics Of tile Day.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MOENIEG
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-05-10

Published st the live ana growing town
of henderson,, ia -the centre of the
Famous YELLOW TOBACCO District.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-05-10

Read and advertise in the GOLD
LEAE
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-05-10

Per T. K. BRUNER, Secretary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-08
uvsrw.pD No,1. NOS.
WESt"AHD. No. 8. Daily. ;daiIVex
Daily. Ex. SUM-: :ceptSun

Lexington Division trains run by Central
time. Main Line trains east of Huntington
run by Eastern time. which is one hour faster
than Central time.
No. 4, daily from Louisville, Cincinnati and
Lexington to Washington and the East and to
Richmond and Old Point. Daily except Sun
day from Richmond to Old Point. Solid trains
and Pullman's finest Buffet sleeping cars
No.2 daily except Sunday. The Saturday
train runs only as far as Clifton Forge Daily
except Sunday between Clifton Forge and Old
Point.
No. 5, daily except Sunday to Washington
Leave Washington daily. Pullman Parlor
Cars New York to Washington. New Pullman
Buffet sleeping cars Washington to Louisville
and Cincinnati, and from White Sulphur to
st. Louis.
No. /, daily except Sunday. Pullman Sleep
ing Cars to Washington. Pullman Sleepine
cars without change, Clifton Forge and Whitg
Sulphur to Lexington.
Nos. and 6. Daily except Sunday. Through
Pullman Service between Baltimore, Rich
mond Old Point and White Sulphur. No. 6
daily from Ashland to Clifton Forge.
Old Dominion Steamships leave Norfoik K
Monday, Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday, and
Saturday on arrival train 90 p M arrive in
New York next Saturday afternoon.
For Rates, Tickets, Baggage Checks, applyto
any office of G. & o. R'y; or Depot or ticket
Ofice of conn Getting lines.
W. @. WICKHAM, II. w. FULLER,
Receiver. GenI Pass'r Agent
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-08

paupers. The Democratic party intends to
do equal justice to all our working people,
while lessening the cost of living to them,
by taking the taxes from the necessaries
of life, instead of its luxuries. We intend
to give free raw material to our manufact-
ures, and create demand for labor by
making goods for GOO, 100000, instead Of
6O,OO0,000 within our borders, and stop
running our manufactures on "half time"
to supply only the American market. We
intend to create demand for not only the
wool, flax, cotton, &C., of our own farmers,
at advanced prices, but to draw on the
world, 8 supply, and thus under the immu
table law of supply and demand, enhance
the value of labor, and the raw material at
home. The wheat, corn, cattle, and finish
ed products of our again prosperous people,
will be found in all the markets of the
world, transported in American ships, sail
ing under the Star Spangled Banner.-Lees.
burg Washingtonian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-08

and the Herods and those who had sceptres,
and clowns, and thrones, but they lived
for their own aggrandisement, and they
broke the heart Of nations. Heroes OF
earth, but paupers in eternity. l beat the
drums of their eternal despair. Woel woe!
woe!
But there is great excitement in heaven.
Why those long professions? Why the
booming of that great bell in the tower? 1t
is coronation day in heaven.
Who are those rising on the thrones, with
crowns of eternal royalty? They must have
been great people on the earth, world re-
nowned people. No. They taught in a
ragged school! Is that alp That is all.
Who are those souls waving sceptres Of
eternal dominion? Why, they are little
children who waited on invalid mothers.
That all? That is all. She was called
''Little Mary on earth. She is an empress
now. Who are that great multitude on
the highest thrones of heaven7 Who are
they? Why they fed the hungry, they
clothed the naked, they healed the sick,
they comforted the heart-broken. They
never found any rest until they put their
head down on the pillow OF the sepulchre.
God watched them. God laughed defiance
at the enemies who put their heels hard
down on these His dear children; and one
day the Lord struck His hand so hard on
His thight that the omnipotent sword rat
tied in the buckler, as He said: 81 am their
God, and no weapon formed against them
shall prosper" What harm can the world
do when the Lord Almighty with unsheath-
ed sword fights for you?
] preach this sermon for comfort. Go
home to the place just where God has put
you, to play the hero or the heroine. Do
not envy any man his money, or his ap-
plause, or his social position. Do not en-
Wy any woman her wardrobe, or her exqui-
site appearance. Be the hero or the hero
inc. If there be no flour in the house, and
you do not know where your children are
to get bread, listen, and you will hear some
thing tapping against the window-pane
Go to the window and you will find it is
the beak of raven, and open the window
and there will fly in the messenger that
fed Elijah. Doy think that the God who
grows the cotton of the South will let you
freeze for lack of clothes? Do you think
that the God who allowed the disciples on
Sunday morning to go into the grain-field,
and then take the grain and rub it in their
hands and eat-do you think God will let
you starve? Did you ever hear the expert
ence of that old man, l have been young,
aud now am 1 old, yet have never seen
the righteous f0rsaken, Or his seed begging
breadP'' Get up out of your discourage
ment, o! troubled soul, o! sewing woman,
D! man kicked and cuffed by unjust en-
ployers, o! ye who are hard beset 10 the
battle of life and know not which way to
turn. o! you bereft one, o! you sick one
With complaints you have told to no one,
come and get the comfort of this subject.
Listen to our great Captains cheer: 'To
him that overcometh will I give to eat of
the fruit Of the tree of life which is in the
midst of the Paradise of God"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-08

Little -sMamms, my dolls broke
her head"
Mamma-"You careless child, how did
that happen?"
s'She broke her head her own self; she
tumbled off the chair"
SNOW see here, Nell, dolls can't tumble
off chairs themselves"
"Why, yes they can, mamma, tumbling
off is easy enough. It's holding on that
they can't do."-Omaha World.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-08
HOW L KNOW.

Because she has sweeter and fairer grown;
Because her voice has tenderer tone;
Because her eyes droop when they meet my
own
know my darling loves me!
Because her smile is a vision of bliss;
Because on her red lips trembles kiss;
Because of all that, and because of this
I know my darling loves me.
Because the touch of her dear hand thrills me;
Because her thoughts lead and her mind wills
me;
Because her sweet presence with love fills me
know I love my darling!
Because she makes my poor life worth its pain
Because a souls strivings seem not in vain
Because with her dear love live again;
know love my darling!
Eugene Field in New Orleans Picaylne.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-08
SHENANDOAH VALLEY RAILROAD

No. has Pullman Buffet Sleeper New York
to Chattanooga, without change, via Harris
burg, Hagerstown. and Roanoke; also makes
connection at Hagerstown with fast mail from
Baltimore.
No. has through connection from Philadel-
phia via Harrisburg and G. V. Railroad, and
from Baltimore via W. M r. r. Daily except
Sunday. Also makes connection at Waynes-
boro Junction with G. & o. R'y west-bound
train.
CONNECTIONS.
At Hagerstown, Md, with the Western Mary
land Railroad to and from Baltimore, Freder-
lex, Emmittsburg. Gettysburg, Penmar,
Waynesboro, Pa, and points on the Western
Maryland Railroad and branches.
With the Cumberland Valley Railroad to and
from Harrisburg, Carlisle, Shippensburg,
Chambersburg, Mercersburg, Martinsburg, and
points on the Cumberland Valley Railroad an d
branches.
Also to and from Pittsburg and the West and
Northwest. and Boston, New York, Philadel-
phia, and the North and East.
At shenandoah Junction, W. Va, with Main
Line of Baltimore &Ohio Railroad to and from
the West.
No. makes close conn nection at Waynesboro'
Junction with G. Ry. East and West
bound trains.
At Loch Laird, with Lexington Branch OF
Richmond & Allegheny Railroad.
At Buchanan with Main Line of Richmond
& Allegheny Railroad.
At Roanoke, with Norfolk G. Western Rail-
road.
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At Boyce. for Millwood and Winchester Va.
AtTroutville for Fincastle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-08

Judge-What is your estimate of the val
ne of the boots that were stolen from you?
Prosecutor-They cost, when new, 10 shill-
ings. l have had them soled twice, which
makes shillings; total, IA shillings.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-08

Fussy old maid (entering base ball
grounds)-Why, what did they all begin 10
yell "fowP' for when came in? Do they
mean me? Polite gatekeeper-Oh, 10,
mum. You amt no chicken.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-08

A "reigning BELIEF has a bangle strung
with little ivory skulls, with rubies set in
the eye sockets. 1t is said that whenever
she jilts suitor she adds skull to the
bracelet. ut
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-08
r livery! LIVERY!
FENCE MACHINES
can be furnished to

can be fufniehed TO
DEALERS, SAw-MILL MEN, AND FARMERS,
by j. M. HENKLE e. co. Gen. Agents for Va.
Farmers can form clubs of or and buy Cne
Jointly. 1t only weighs 500 lbs. and can easily
be moved from farm to farm. Parties can see
the machine and how it works, and get any
further partlulars by calling on J. M. Henk lie
or LYNN & CO.,
V&VVc Stanton, Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-08
Go Where Won VIII

you'll find SOZOOONT in vogue. People
have thrown away their oothpowders and
washes, and placed this oderiferous preserv-
ative of the teeth on the toilet table in their
place. 1t keeps the teeth IN splendid order,
and spices the breath.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-08

Now, Central. you'ie posted, come give US
your views.
III brush at the front, what's the powder to
use?"
He winked at a star as he puffed his cigar,
And slowly replied, "In a brush at the front
l never use powder, but-SOZODONT."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-08
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-08

nR. u. l.. HENKEE.
~ FL Il. Main Street,
STAUNTON, VA.
OFFICE HoURs.-Morning-b at and
end at 10. Afternoon-begin at and end at 3.
Night ne" In at and end at 8. feb %-6m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-08

"Spalding's Glue, always upto the stick
ing point,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-08
ELY'S
CREAM BALM
CATARRH

OA Ia HRH
Is disease of the mucous membrane, gener-
ally originating in the nasal passages and
maintaining its stronghold in the head. From
this point it sends forth poisonous virus into
the stomach and through the digestive organs,
corrupting the blood and producing other
troublesome and dangerous symptoms.
A particle is applied into each nostril and is
agreeable. Price so cents at Druggists; by mail
registered, 60 cents. ELY BROS, New York
Sc Warren st. Get 5-S7
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-05-24
A. j. Bogel, Druggist.

This enterprising gentleman. thor
oughly identified with the drug in-
terests of the city, has made such
rapid strides in his specialties that
be stands to-day among the foremost
men of the city in energy and en-
terprise. He has founded bust
ness, which for stability and COM
mercial standing is second to none,
and is still reaching out in new lines
and new ventures which ever re
dound to the commercial credit of
this prince of druggists. Mr.. Bogel
enjoys the confidence of all business
men as that of his large list of Gus
TONERS. which later embraces all
classes of citizens. Mr.. Bogel is a
successful man and deserves his
success.-ShUeuep0rt Democrat.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-05-24
A Bitter Delusion.

As desolate bird through darkness its lost
way is winging,
AS hand that is helplessly raised when
Deatht sickle is swinging
So is life Ayelthe life that lends passion and
breath to my singing.
AS a nightingale's song, that is full of sweet
ness unspoken,
AS spirit unbarring the gates OF the skies for
token,
So is love. Aye, the love that shall fall when
his pinion is broken.
AS the tramp of the legions when trumpets
their challenge are sending,
AS the shout of the storm god when lightnings
the black sky are rending,
So is power. Aye, the power that shall lie in
the dust at its ending.
So short is our life; yet with space for all
things to forsake us,
A bitter delusion, a dream from which naught
can away us,
Till Deaths DIGGING footsteps at morn or at
eve shall o'ertake us.
RIDER HAGGARD.