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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-08-08
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RETURNING THE COMMUNICATION
son set en- up" to Durham some time ago
in the shape OF fine dinner at the Hotel
Massenburg. and now Durham is going
to return the compliment to Henderson.
The Durham Tobacco Association will
invite the Henderson Board to the Bull
City on the 9TH instant and Il fine time
is expected. The journal expects to be on
hand and report all the big speeches on
the occasion Tobacco .joaraa!.
1t is only necessary to add that Dur
ham never undertakes to do thing
that she does not well do. Her people
dc. nothing by halves.
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Bowel troubles are f,equen: at this sea
son of the year. Cheatham's Cholers
Mixture is the best thing to Use in suci
cases, Price - cents. june g.
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New tobacco is booming at Cooper's this
week. There have been several sales made
that averaged from $35, SSS to $50 for all
grades
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The Ladies Delighted.

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies NAV use the liquid fruit
laxative, Syrup of Figs, under all cOndi-
tiOnS make 1t their favOrite remedy. 1t is
pleasing to the eye and to the taste, gentle
and bowels
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THE COLLEGE TO BE OpENED.-It
is gratifying to the GOLD LEAF to be
able to state that arrangements have
been effected by which Henderson
Female College will be opened again
about the 5th of September 1t will
be in competent hands and the new
management will spare neither expense
nor pains to make it second to no insti-
tuition of learning for young ladies in
this part of the State. There will be
full corps of instructors, and a
thorough course of study Will be given,
the curriculum embracing the English
branches. Latin, mathematics, French.
music. art, kindergarten. calisthenics,
etc. They will be prepared to take
boarders, and will have competent
matrOn to superintend the house-keep-
ing affairs. We will give fuller par
ticulars later OF.
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y FIN "-ISHED DINNER.-Several
years ago number of young German
carp were put in Fox's mill-pond near
town. When the dam broke good
many fish were caught last week. Sew
eral of the carp weighed from six to
fifteen pounds. A large one that bal
anced the scales at the last named
figure was bought by Mr.. J. NJ. Reams,
of the Farmers Restaurant. and a
special dinner was served Saturday.
\ party of a dozen or more gentlemen.
this writer being one of the number.
went around to pay their respects to
the same. The fish was cooked by
George Littlejohm, colored. who is an
expert at that particular business, and
we have never enjoyed a finer treat.
We have heard it said that the carr
after it attained a large size was not a
good eating fish. that the meat was
coarse and granny, and the flavor moi
palatable. We are prepared to deny
that assertion. if they are all like this
one and cooked in the same manner
We never saw a rock or shad that was
tenderer or sweeter. while the flavor
was all that could be desired. Thi.
was the testimony Of>every one wht
partOOk of the dish Saturday. Mr.
Reams was voted a success in knowing
how to get up first-class fish dinner
| at least.
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A Pleasant s. SOciabIe.'

EDITOR GOLD LEAF:-Hurriedly ! will
give few items in regard to a sociGdle it
was my pleasure to attend at the residence
Of Mr.. and Mrs. l. e. Rowland, Oh 1st of
August, complimentary to Misses NJ. L.
Goodrich and Minnie Rowland, which was
indeed a pleasant and joyful gathering,
and such a display of beauty as seldom
seem Men with minds we'll stored with
knowledge, and might add hearts full Of
love. with smiles so bland. But above all.
those fair faces, among the fairest OF all
Gods fair creation, whom we delight to
honor, and for whose safety we will ever
look to guard and protect.
Such fair faces with bright expressions,
Must certainly leave some deep impressions :;
May those Impressions lead the way
Unto the happy wedding day:
Then in after years, with great delight,
They will think Of the party OF that night.
Soon sweet strains of enlivening music
were heard to the enjoyment of all, until
supper was announced, when one and all
| were invited to the beautifully decorated
table, heavily laden with all the delicacies
! of the season, and Of the best, which re-
/ Elected much credit upon the managers who
received many compliments we'll deserved
as every effort was made to make the even
ing enjoyable and pleasant.
Bachelors are rather scarce in our town,
and the number will soon be less, from
what l heard a trio exclaim.
Such beauty and grace. we cannot stand.
| In a few months. each would be married
man.
| Now many may ask who Were they.
| Must tell? can only hint. NJ. V. and A.,
To the above l might add l.. X. G. and .. ID
The first so soda tie. the other full of glee.
May each soon win a loving better-half,
To comfort and cheer them, on their future
| path.
Without one hopes. without one fears,
| Without the hope. that plighted love endeaTs
! Without the smile. from partial beauty woT
What We're man. a world without sun.
Old MIKE.
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The DURHAM DAILY GLOBE.-The
first number Of the Durham Daily Globe.
Mr.. Edward A. Oldham's new paper
that takes the place of the Tobacco
Plant. came out Tuesday morning. 1t
is printed on good paper. from new type
and cali lay claim to what its predc-
cessor did as being one of the neatest
sheets in the State. 1t is bright and
newsy. and will improve with age. It's
Geographic news service is full and the
new paper bids fair to meet with popu-
lar favor. The Daily Globe will be
mailed to subscribers at 5000 a wear !:
$500 for six months; $500 for four
months $3.50 for three months.
In his salutatory Mr.. Oldham says
Tic Globe will be conducted Oh business.
principles, as IL bright, clean family news
paper, which may unhesitatingly be taken
into any household without fear of con
terminating the morals of youth. 1t will
be actively Democratic in politics, but
will at all times strive to be fair, conser-
vative and just in its opinions. 60 The
Globe will be Il NEWS paper. It's tele-
graphic intelligence will be served by the
Associated Press, and it's special service
will be as complete as that of any other
daily in the State
The GOLD LEAF wishes the Daily
Globe the most abundant success.
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We Can and do

Guarantee Acker's Blood Elixir for 1t has
been fully demonstrated to the people of
this country that it is superior to all other
preparations for blood diseases. 1t is a
positive cure for syphilitic poisoning,
ulcers, eruptiOns and pimples. 1t purifies
the whole system and thoroughly builds up
the constitution. For sale by NJ. Dorsey
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Something Nice for Gentle men.

One has to travel a long distance before
larger and handsomer stock of ready
made clothing, gents furnishing goods hats,
shoes, etc, will be found than Barnes,
Stainback & Co., can show. They carry a
complete class of goods and in point OF
style and quality no dealer in this section
surpasses them. But something to which
they wish to call special attention now is
a lot of fine tailor made pants, cut in the
latest style and of tile bestquality of goods,
which they have just received They are
prepared to assert that no such goods as
these were ever brought to Henderson by
any dealer before. They are unlike any
thing of the kind ever introduced here
The style of makeup is unsurpassed while
they are cut entirely upon a new principle
which guarantees an absolute fit and the
greatest Of ease in wearing. The pattern
upon which these pants arc cut in the back
is patented, and they must be seen to be
appreciated. Call and examine these goods
whether you wish to buy or not. The
clever and accommodating proprietors will
take pleasure in showing them.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-08-08

Cheatham's Cholera Mixture cures
COLES, cholera, cholera mOrbus, dysen.
terry, diarrhOea and all summer and bowel
complaints. Guaranteed to cure. Price
% cents. june ID.
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--s>~~>s-
Now for it..

THE Excursion of the season will leave
here Wednesday. Aug. 14th at ]. 80 p. m.
arriving at Portsmouth same afternoon at
6 o'clock. Fare only $l.75, the cheapest
ever known. Remember this train makes
and then a straight shoot for the cooling
breezes of Ocean View, Virginia Beach
and other delightful resorts adjacent to
Norfolk. Special coaches for whites, special
coaches for cOlOred and special coaches
for ladies and attendants.
Come let's all go and enjoy Ourselvesefor
a day or two and come back refreshed and
ready to go to work for the rest of the sum.
mer
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Wanted

Mr.. H. Ii. Burwell wants to trade good
two horse wagon for wood. aug. = o.
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EDUCATIONAL-The attention of
parents is called to the advertisement
of Mrs. Il. III. NOrwoOd's school. which
appears in this paper. Mrs. Norwood
is most competent teacher and the
patronage of her school has increased
each session. Young ladies as we'll as
smaller children are taken and many
have gone from her direct to Green's
borO Female College and entered both
the junior and senior classes there. 1t
is stated that DIR. Jones the Presi-
dent Of that institution never deems it
necessary to examine young lady who
comes to him from Mrs. Norwood's
school, so thorough and we'll prepared
has he always found them for entering
the class which they elect. This is
quite compliment and one we are
sure is we'll deserved. The fall term
of Mrs. Norwood's school will begin
August Goth.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-08-08

Car load fresh water ground meal just
received at ii. IhOnason'S, which will be
sold at low prices. aus.,S
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-08-08

| CheathamS Cholera Mixture is the best
remedy known for diarrhoea. Price 2j
cents. June &.
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The Norwood: Female School

Opens August 2,ith Terms moderate.
Course of study thorough. For further
particulars apply to
MRS. II. Ii. NORWOOD,
aug. "a O. Principal.
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Reunion Of Confederate Veterans in
Oxford.

OXFORD, \. e, Aug, Oh, 1881.
EDITOR GOLD LEAF There will be a
reunion OF Confederate veterans OF Gran
Vile county, on the 10th of August at this
place. Please announce through your col
umlls that all friends of the Lost Cause are
cordially invited to be with us on that Oc-
casiOn Vance and Granville are as one.
Gov. Lee, eX-Gov. Jarvis. Gen. Cox, j. 5.
Carr and other prominent eX-Confederates
will address us. There will also be music,
a parade of old soldiers, good dinner and
a cordial welcome for all who may honor
us with their presence.
Very truly yours,
I. ID. CRAWFORD,
Chairman of Committee.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-08-08

Use Cheatham's Cholera Mixture fol
summer complaint, dysintery, diarrhoea
&c. Price % cents. june 6.
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DEATH OF A FORMER CITIZEN OF
HENDERsON.-Mr. Nathan Lehman
received telegram Sunday night con-
tanning the sad intelligence of the death
Of his brother William, which occurred
that morning at Trinidad, Colorado.
whittier he had gone acouple of months
ago in the hope Of benefitting his health.
This will be sorrowful news to many
persons who knew and esteemed the
deceased. Mr.. Lehman was for several
years a resident Of Henderson previous
to his removal to Reidsville, and had
a wide circle of friends here. He was
an honest. upright man in his dealings
of a genial and pleasant disposition and
was universally liked by all who came
in contact with him socially OF in a
business relation. Consumption laying
its wasting hands upon him he was
forced to quit business and latterly had
spent his time i'll trying to stay the
progress of the disease which he felt
was swiftly and surely doing its dread
work. Finally he was induced to seek
the dry climate Of upper Colorado and
for time he seemed to improve but it
was only temporary. Realizing that he
could not live long only about ten days
before he died he wrote his brother
that he was coming back as he prefer
red to be here and realized he was
not improving, and intimated that he
believed the end was near. But he did
not get well enough to undertake the
trip and death came to his relief in thai
far land. but surrounded by warm
friends he had made while there and by
his faithful and devoted wife who ha(
accompanied him out there. The re.
mains have been forwarded to Peters
burg, Va, where they will be inferred
Deceased was about 33 years old an(
leaves a wife and two children.
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Sugar is high and fruit plentiful, so use
the Woodbury. improved jar for canning
without sugar. For sale by
july II. j. w. PUREFOY.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-08-08

Smith Il NELSON'S and Remington's fine
pistols for sale at SIC. WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-08-08

Smith & NELSON'S and ReminstOn's fine
pistols for sale at 5. & T.. WATKINS.
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ADDlE to NJ RS. }. y. STALLINGS.
PERsONAL.-We had the pleasure of
a call from Brother Foote. of the War
renton Gazette, few days ago. He
was here attending to the printing of
the premium list of the Warren County
Agricultural Society, of which he is the
very active and efficient Secretary. We
are always glad to see so genial gen.
tleman and so good a friend. While
vet young man-in the very prime of
life and usefulness-Mr. FOOte is one
of the oldest editors Tin continuous ser
vice on the same paper) in the State.
The Gazette has just completed its sew
enteenth year, and it was never more
| vigorous and enthusiastic than now. 1t
has labored industriOusly for its town
and county and its efforts have not
been without good results. The Ga
zeHe deserves a liberal support at the
hands of its people. No community
that is fortunate enough to have an i'll
telligent. wide-awake newspaper in its
midst-one that is ever alive to the
best interests of its section and State
can afford to be niggardly in its sup
port. No investment pays better thar
the patronage given the local press.
/ For .;owel troubles of all kinds, list
Cheatham's Cholera mixture. Price 3
cents. june b.
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received at IL. 1hOnlaS0n :. which Will DE
sold at low prices. auG.,S
DEATH OF CAPT. ID. f. YOUNG
Henderson oldest citizen has passed
away and entered into rest after long
and well spent life. Capt. Demetrius
Ellis Young is dead. The brittle
thread of life snapped asunder Friday
morning. and the venerable and es-
teemed old gentleman whose familiar
features and kindly face have so long
been conspicuous i'll our midst, is no
more. ripe as was his age and well
spent his life it grieves the writer to
pen these words. He knew the good
old man us his warm and admiring
friend and it was always a pleasure to
be with him. Capt. Young was espe-
cially fond of the society of young peO-
pie. and in his declining days he had
the tender love and sympathy of this
class more fully than of any other.
Capt Young lived to an advanced age.
Eighty-six years Of toll and struggle,
and temptation lie behind him and his
life is spread out before us as an open
UOOh. IL Is ~ lUlC tiIlS
sinful world we are permitted to look
upon life covering all this stretch of
years upon which there was not a stain.
AS he appeared to us there was much
to admire and little to condemn. Modest
and unassuming, with heart full of
kindness and sympathy, with refine
ment of feeling, as delicate and as ten
der as a woman's, and yet with convic-
tons of right, deep and abiding, he was
positive in character and infeXible in
his devotion to principle. His kindly
nature. affectionate disposition and
warm-hearted friendship were charac-
teristics that gave a charm to his do
mestic and friendly intercourse. and
made him favorite Of all who knew
him.
Deceased was the father of the late
Col. l. J. Young. Two other children
Mr.. r. f. Young and Mrs. Dr.. d. W.
Young. both of this place, survive him
The funeral took place from the Meth.
odist Protestant church Saturday morn
ing, the pastor Rev. I. j. Ogburn con.
! Quoting the service. and the remains
were followed to their last resting
place by large concourse Of people.
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Perfect health depends upon a perfect
condition of the blood. Pure blood con-
quers every disease and gives new life to
every decayed or effected part. Strong
nerves and perfect digestion enables the
system to stand the shock of sudden eli
matte changes. An occasional use of
Blown's Iron Bitters will keep you in a
perfect state of health Don't be deceived
by other iron preparations said to be just as
good. The genuine is made only by, Brown
Chemical Company, Baltimore, Md. Sold
by all dealers in med icineS.
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THE WORK OF THE WATERs.-
Last week we recorded the fact that
the dams of FoX's, (Hardee's) Row.
lands Powell's) and Amos mills were
washed away, and to this list must be
added Faulkner's, also on Sandy Creek,
and Harris, just below Church's store
in this county. a portion of the dirt
dam at Southerland's mill was carried
away, as was the county bridge at that
place, but the main portion Of the dam
is unhurt. Probably $50 will repair
the damage. The county bridge at
Powell's mill is washed away also.
We stated last week that the dam at
Parrish's mill, near town, had broke
but we were misinformed. That is one
of the few mills in this section that is
prepared to grind. AS yet we have
heard nothing definite from Jones fac
tory at Laurel. 1t is likely, however,
that damage has been done there also.
| The loss in this county in the breaking
of dams and carrying away Of bridges
and one mill house (Amos) has been
considerable. and great Inconvenience
will be worked to the public for awhile.
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If you are suffering with any of the dis
eases usual in spring OF summer. try Cheat
hams Cholera Mixture. The best remedy
known. Price % cents. june 6.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-08-08

A BAD PLACE FOR BURGLARS
Henderson does not care to become
noted for burglaries. or any other
species of rascality, and she proposes
to nip all such in the bud. Week be-
fore last some one tried to break into
Watkins store from the rear, but
failed in the attempt. The next night
Lehman's clothing house was broken
into and quantity of goods were car
ried Off. a few days later a young
white man and negro were arrested
at Middleburg with some of the articles
in their possession. One Of the parties
was rugged out in full suit of Leh-
mans clothes, while they had scattered
jewelry and other things about quite
recklessly. The two men were brought
to Henderson and lodged in Jail. The
white man says he came from Pennsyl-
vania, and claims that he bought the
goods from colored man. The negro
halls from Massachusetts he says, but
cannot give a very satisfactory eXpla-
nation of his connection with the affair
for which he now whites away the time
in Jail.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-07-25
CUNEY'S APPOINTMENT.

White Republicans Say They Can Stand
if Cuney's Democractic Endorsers Can.
Special to the Statesman.
GALVESTON, July 20.-Private dispatches
received to-day,which have since been con
frmed by the press, report that N. W.
Quincy, colored politician, has been ap-
pointed collector of customs at Galveston
to succeed Capt. @. @. Sweepy, the present
incumbent. Cuney's negro cohorts are
jublant while the white republicans have
little to say, but it is apparent that the
most intelligent and respectable regret the
appointment, regarding it as detrimental
to the republican cause in Texas.
One prominent white repub-
lican, gallant federal SOL
dier, when asked how he liked
Cuney's appointment remarked it will
cost the republican party 10000 white
votes in Texas, and render the election of
republican congressman from this
district an utter possibility. Hence
think President Harrison has made a
mistake in the appointment as collector
of customs; it will antagonize instead of
hormonize. But Quincy was generally
endorsed by the democrats for the posi-
tion and the republicans can stand it if
they can.
This gentleman voiced the sentiments
of the white members of the party, who
are republicans from principle aud o
for the spoils of Office.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-07-25

was referred to the state department. for
its information. There was no mention
of any fighting. Admiral Gherardi states
that Hippolyts was reported to be advan-
cling upon Port au Prince, and that upon
the beginning of an attack force of
marines would be, landed from the United
States sships in the harbor to protect
the American Representatives and the
interests of American residents. The
admiral reported that Legitime had
appealed to the American minister, Mr..
Thompson, to meet Hippolite, and
arrange some basis upon which the con-
fiict between their forces might be stop
ped. But whether or not Mr.. Thompson
has taken any steps to carry out Legit-
ime'sSwishes was not known.
Mr.. Wharton, acting secretary of state,
sail that if Mr.. Thorn IN did any act in
the capacity of promoter it would be as
an individual act and not as the represen-
tative of the United States, nor acting
under any authority of this government,
which has all along declined to recognize
either of the factions.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-07-25
THE ocMM1ss1oN pIssAr1sF1Ep.
Electrical Executions.

New York, July 23.-In the hearing be-
fore the referee of the Kemmler electrical
execution case to-day, Thomas A. Edison
Was put on the stand as a witness. He
had no doubt whatever of the power OF an
alternating current to kill man instan-
tausously and painlessly, and was sure it
could be done without burniog.
The case of Mr.. Smith was spoken Of,
who was said to have received a shock of
1,500 Voltsfwithout serious injury.
Mr.. Edison said he would pay Mr.. Smith
$4,000 if he would come over to his lab
oratory and successfully Withstand shock
of 1000 volts.
On cross-exsmination witness said the
resistance of all men was very close be-
tween 1000 and 1900 ohms, obtsining
the resistance of the human body
by the Wheatstone bridge which
was not simpl matter of late
experience. Witness measured human
resistance by it before the question Of
electrical execution was brought up. He
considered the bridge an accurate means
of measurement. Men could be com.
pletely carb inizsd by an electrical cur
rent but il would not take 1900 horse
power to do it. II you took the Westing-
house csrrent of 1850 volts and kept IL
applied to the human body five or six
minutes it wodld nos be csrbooized bat
mummi6ed. This was because the water
in the system would be gradually abb
sorbed.