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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-11-14
THURSDAY, NOV. -, 1889.
GAMBLING AT AGRICULTURAL
FAIRS

Mr.. D. ]. Whichard, editor Of the
Greenvillc Reflector, was one of the
marshals at the Weldon fair. As such
he had good opportunity for observing
the gambling that was carried on there,
as spoken Of in the GOLD LEAF last
week. On his return home he writes
up the fair and concludes as follows
Barring one evil we would vote the
fair success, but in our eyes that one
evil more than offset all the good and
turned us very much against fairs. 1t
was the gambling. Never in our life
did we>sec such dens of gambling and
infamy as were within the fair grounds.
Gambling in its worst forms was rife
and in some instances it was equal to
highway robbery. On Wednesday we
counted Fl stands erected for carrying
on this nefarious work, and on Thurs
day the number looked to be even
larger. The men running these denS
paid all the way from $40 to $3.50,
according to the immensely of the
swindle, for the privilege of operating
within the enclosure. We spoke to the
Secretary about such evils being adj
mitted to the grounds, and he said it
did not meet his approval but the Dl-
rectors allowed it and he could not
prevent it. The amount Of money
swindled out of the people cannot be
estimated. OF course the people who
get swindled are in a measure as mean
as the men who hold the tricks, for
they expect to get the gamblers money
without rendering a just equivalent and
the odds being against them come out
heavy losers. Yet if the gambling
dens did not come in the way to tempt
the people the gambling would not exist.
1t should be Suppressed-not allowed
in the fair grounds where it is expected
that people OF character may 60 who
dislike to come in contact with such
vices. Our word for it, either the
gambling or the fairs must go.
The Washington Progress of last
week has this on the subject of allowing
gambling at our State fairs:
There is one thing admitted at q
number of our State fairs which should
be prohibited, the State Fair held al
Raleigh few weeks ago being one O
them The evil we wish to speak o
is the set ofrobbers, who call themselve:
gamblers. They are licensed by the
managers of these fairs to rob the PEG
pie who attend, of their money, thi:
thing should be ended. These gam
blers have every kind of a catch game
of chance that can be thought of; the,
are catchers and many are they who
get caught. The people Of the State
should boycott any fair that allow:
them upon the grounds and every
newspaper should refuse to publish
notices of fairs which do not make tn,
announcement that they are prohibited
We have seen good honest men stanC
and lose five dollar bill after five dol
lar bill. They carried away from
fair we attended recently more none,
than the fair took in. This money
taken out of the State for which W
get nothing in return. This SHOULD
be stopped and if the press of tn
State will do its part they will not b
allowed on any fair grounds in tn
State next year. We believe if it i
announced that no gambling will b
allowed at our fairs next year tia
the attendance will be increased {
least IS per cent
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-11-14
Trustees Land Sale!

BY virtue of the appointment of the Su-
perior Court of Vance county. and pursu.
ant to the power of sale in the Deed Of
Trust from n. NJ. Norwood and wife to
Henry T. Jordan. trustee, (n0w deceased)
registered il Deed Book No: 3, page 46a. in
the Office of the Register Of Deeds OF Vance
crunty, the undersigned will. on TUES
DAY, DECEMBER 3rd, 1889, at Il o'clock
M :, at the court house door, in Henderson,
n. G.. sell at public auction, to the highest
bidder the land described in said Deed In
Trust. it being (275) two hundred and sew
enty-five acres, in Townsville township,
adjoining the lands of DR.. Alfred Plum
mer and Col. L. l.. Hargrove on the South,
Thomas Newton on the West. Nutbush
creek on the East and the Virginia State
line on the North. Terms-One- cash
and balance on a credit of twelve months
with interest from date of sale q per
cent. WIN. A. GUTH RlE,
nov. 74O. Trustee.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-11-14
PUBLISHERS ANNOUNCEMENT.

We invite contributions on all subjects Of
local and general interest views and state
ments upon matters of public concern orig
inal poems, essays, critiques, etc.
One side of the paper, only, must be VIII
ten on-and the real name of the writer ac-
company the contribution. No attention
will be paid to anonymous letters.
The editor disclaims all responsibility
for the views or statements Of correspond
ents-and reserves the right at all times TO
revise or reject any article he may think
proper.
Address all communications to
GOLD LEAF, Henderson. \. &
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-11-14
Tobacco Men.

tobacco men. Have two fine farms, adapt
ed to yellow tobacco, to let or hire. Soil
warm seasons early. Address
H. F. FREEMAN, NJ. D.,
nov. 100 Taylor. Wilson Co, NC.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-11-14
Notice.

Having this day qualified in the Superior
Court of Vance county as administrator Of
S. z. J. Harris, deceased, notice is hereby
given to all persons having claims against
the said deceastd to exhibit the same to me
by the 9TH Nov, 1890, or this notice will be
pleaded in bar of their recovery all per-
sons indebted to said deceased will please
pay the same To me at once.
l.. NJ. HARRIS,
Admir- of S. P. j. Harris, decd.
T. T. HICKS. Atty.
Nov. 1899. nov. 7-6o.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-11-14

DEMOCRATIC rOOsterS all over the
country are growing themselves hoarse.
Those in Virginia and Ohio have
something to " crow over
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-11-14
For Rent.

The large brick store on Main street. next
to Dorsey's drug store, is offered for rent.
Possession given Immediately. Terms
reasonable.
Breckenridge street.
oct 81 w. w. REAVIS
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-11-14
MEN, BOYS AND CHILDREN.

We have the LARGEST STOCK BEST
market Even wodbe rival dealers have confess that will find
house the PARADISE or BUYERS the SBOIETH OF
SHOPPERS Fall in with the
likely fall with bargains This
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-11-14
For Sale!

Don't wait for season but strip your to-
baccO to suit your convenience and marke
it when prices are best. This you can do
with a Hundley Orderer. have for sale
large, second hand orderer, In perfect
fix. 12O feet piping, 4 steom cocks. Steam
can be put in one or more rooms at same
time 1t will order large prize house full
tobacco I'm short while. Steam can be
kept up indefinitely. No stoppage TO re-
plenish boiler &. L. BLACKNALL,
kittrell, n. T..
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-11-14
COL. LE0NIDAS L. POLK.

readers this week a portrait of one Of
North Cardinals most widely known
and popular citizens, Col. l.. l.. Polk,
together with brief skech of his life.
For this we are indebted to the South
c,u CuLH0at1 amt Dixie Farmer, of
Atlanta, Ga, one Of the finest agricul-
tural publications in the country. The
likeness as viii be seen by those who
have the pleasure ofan acquaintance with
the original is a fair one but it by no
means fatters him. Indeed, we do
not think it does the gallant and good
looking Colonel justice.
As a North Carolinian who has been
the recipient Of repeated and distln
guished kcnors abroad we are proud
Of Col. Polk. The honor paid him by
the very fatterin9 invitation to visit
the Atlanta Exposition and deliver an
address; and the conveyance Of HIM
self and party thither in special
Car under esColt of a committee of
prominent gentlemen Of that city and
/ the COurtesies and attentions received
while there was a high compliment to
| Col. Polk and it was a compliment to
| North Carolina as well. His address
was 4 splendid effort in every respect.
1t was listened to by thousands of peo-
pie and added another laurel to the
chaplet Of his fame as an apt and ready
speaker who by his grace of manner
and polished bearing wins the plaudits
and admiration Of his hearers whether
he is addressing a cultivated audience
before the graduating class at some
female seminary, speaking to pro-
miscous asscmblage at an agricultural
fair or talking to & gathering of the
sEhOrny handed sons of tOiI'-the
bone and sinew of the land-endeavor-
ing to teach the farmers how t. make
two blades Of corn orgrass grow where
only one grew before.
Mr.. Josephus Daniels, editor of the
State CW0nitLe, who was one of the
party that accompanied COL Polk to
Atlanta says that gentleman was given
an ovation. "He thrilled the great
gathering OF people. His speech was
pronounced one of the finest ever made
in Georgia" We will publish the
speech in full next week.
THE DURHAM GLOBE SUSPENDS.
In its issue Of Tuesday morning our
. esteemed contemporary, the Durham
: GLObe announced the unpleasant news
of its suspension. We regret this ex-
ccedingly. The Gl0be was live,
+ progressive paper, bright and newsy
7 and deserved a better fate 1t was a
credit to Durham and to Mr.. Edward
A. Oldham, the editor, and his able
:. corps of ASSISTANTS The Globe wa!
, ntelligently conducted and made
/ quite reputation for itself during it:
t brief career. In his announcement O
the suspension of his paper, Mr.. Old
ham says:
! The cause which produces this result
! is simply lack of substantial patron
0 age on the part Of the business men o
h the place.
e The existence of the paper nigh
have been prolonged by lowering it
. standard, but ralher than consent to q
depreciation of its value as newspaper
5 the publisher has preferred to discon
tinue its publication.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-10-22
WHAT rs THE MATTER7

Secretary Thomas, acting Governor dur
ing the absence Of Gov. Prince, is eVl-
IDENTIFY determined to be something more
than a figure head. He uses the pardon
ing power freely.-Optic.
He is entirely too handy with his par
d0ning power to suit the people. ltmust
be stopped.-Silver CitwEnterprise.
And now what is all this racket about
pray? What is the matter with our sore
head contemporaries? Investigation shows
that as acting governor, Secretary Thoma;
has granted two pardons. One Of then
was to one Henry Smith, young fellow
of about 10 years of age, who was tount
guilty OF the larceny OF mule. The facts
in the matter are that theyoung man may
have been guilty Of using the mule Tor
few days to ride to a ranch to get some
work, but that he was not guilty OF in
territorial theft. The presiding judge, the
Jurors in the case, and a great many goof
citizens of Springer, recommended the
youngman strongly and earnestly to execu'
tive clemency and it was granted. Now as
to the second case: A boy, Mendenhall by
name, pleaded guilty. at the last term Of
the district court here to obtaining the
sum of $40 by means OF false pretenses
lie was fined 500 for the olfense. This
fine he was serving out at the county jail
here at 81 day and had so served forty
days. He was doing no work, but was
simply an expense to the county. The
boys father came to Santa Fe and prayed
for his pardon. 1t was granted and the
aged father took the boz away with him
1t looks to any unprecedented observer
and any fair minded critic that the acting
governor did the right and proper thing
in the two cases, and that his action was
based upon good and wholesome public
policy.
The Optic and Enterprise evidently de
>ire "to jump" on Acting Gov. Thomas
Let them jump! No harm done. At the
same time it is proper to remark tina
these two journals claim TO be Republican
in politics. That being the case the!
ought to treat Republican officials will
fairness and justice, and investigate be
fore they commence to condemn.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-10-22

On the green in Dorchester, Mass,
June % last the 250th anniversary of the
opening Of the first public school in this
country was celebrated. This was the
first school sustained by a direct tax
upon the people. This was the begin
ming of one OF the mighlest influences
that las ever been exerted on the char.
acter and destiny OF our nation. Who
can estimate in. any appreciable degree
what the results OF free, unsectarian edu-
cutDu have been? They are seen in the
intelligence OF the people at large, in their
Obedience to law, III their patriotism
and their business enterprise, and the
majestic movement forward and up
ward Of the whole nation from one gene
ration to another, and one century to an
other, rs one marks the slow but certain
progress OF II glacier.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-10-22

New MEXICO is receiving considerable
free advertising throughout the east on
account Of the fruit and vegetable ex-
hibits sent there by the Mesilla valley
Sierra County Advocate.
The exhibit is from The Mesilla valley,
from the Rio Graf de valley i'll the vicini-
ty Of Albuquerque and from the Santa
Fe valley, The enterprise was undertaken
by the territorial bureau OF immigration,
and was carried through by and with the
aid nj the immigration department of the
Atchison, Topeka 4 Santa Fe railroad.
The advertising the territory is now re-
ceivlng from the scheme is proving very
beneficial.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-10-22

TIE people will be pleased with the
action Of Gen, Grierson in recommending
that Santa Fe instead of Los Angeles be
made the headquarters for the department
of Arizona. Undoubtedly Santa Fe is the
better place. 1t is nearer the Indian
country which must he guarded, and.
taking the year through, it is probably Il
more healthfnl place than Los Angeles
Denver Republican.
The people Of Santa Fe are pleased with
Gen. Grierson and the Denver Repub-
lican. Santa Fe is the best and healthiest
location in the southwest for headquarters
OF military department.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-10-22

TIE secretary of war has issued an
order directing that hereafter there shall
be an interval OF six days between the
dav OF enlistment in the regular army and
the day of taking The final oath of enlist
ment This interval is to give a man
who desires to enlist q chance for reaec-
ton and to make up his mind fully. 1t
is hoped by army officers that the en-
forcement OF the order will prevent good
many desertiOns.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-10-22

THIS PAILn is KepJ on lille at Il. G.
Dakes advertising agency, "a and 10
Merchants Exchange, San Francisco,
CAL, where contracts for advertising can
be made for it.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-10-22

are not pleased at the appointment OF
Mr.. D. B. Abrahams as superintendent
of the penitentia:y. But, nevertheless,
the appointment is very excellent one.
At any late, the board of penitentiary
commissioners can not please everybody.
Let them do their duty according TO law,
and as they see it and believe it TO he for
the best interests Of the people, and 90
ahead. and the people will approve their
conduct,
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-10-22
- - -
Job Printing.

Merchants and others are hereby re
minded that the New MEXICAN is pre-
pared to. do their printing on short motto,
and at reasonable rates. Much OF the jot
printing now going out OF town SHOULD
come to the New MEXICAN Office. There
in no better excuse for sending out Of
town for printing than there is for sending
away for groceries or clothing. Our mer.
chants should consider these things. The
New MEXICAN is acknowledged the lead
ing paper Of this section. The patronage
of the people vii enable ms to keep it so.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-10-22

His honor, the chiei justice, according
to TIE Optic, which latter seems to have a
very high regard for his honor, is to lie
pres with set of complimentary!
lesohhicrs by the members of the lar OF
the 4th district. More than likely, this.
We have q case in court" is a right
DOW eriul argument.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-10-22

GIN. GREEN B. RAUM has been ap-
pointed commissioner OF pensions. He
made first class commissioner Of in
ternal revenue and will make first class
commissioner Of pensions, His selec-
ton could not he improved upon.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-10-22

One OF the Pan-Amer!cau congress
delegates from Venezuela, said in Hart
ford, Conn: II hope yet to see the schools
in North America teaching Spanish"
Come to New Mexico, Senior. We have
them indeed.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-10-22
CITY SUBSCRIBERS,

Mr.. II. 0. Ladd has sole charge OF the city
rculation of the New MEXICAN, and all sub
s2riptions must be paid to him or at this office
City subscribers will confer a favor by report
to this office all cases OF non-delivery OF
papers.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-10-22

THE king of Portugal is dead and the
Duke OF Braganza is to be King under the
title OF Carlos l. The king is dead, long
live the king
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-10-22

DAKorA's wheat crop for 1889 exceeds
that Of every other state or territory--44,
000, OO2 bushels.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-10-22
TUESDAY, ~OCTOBER %.

TIE &,er question is the one OF the
hour and seems to he very interesting
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-07-27
MINING JOURNAL.
WEEKLY.
j. Il. ODEtI2, Publishers
Frostburg. Enthusiastically -. 1850.
IiIsILI.H
FrOStburg, Md
GENERAL ITEMS or LOCiL
INTEREST.
The Cooi Resorts Of me Nor,h,rc>,

The COOi Resorts Of me N0iihCC>;
These are most luXm iuu>Iy and COM
fortahly reached in the celebrated
vestibulrd compartment ears recent
ly introduced on the popular Chicago,
st. Paul X Kansas City railway. The
press and public are agreed that these
compartment sleeping cars are uu-
cqualled by any sleeping cars in the
world tor luxury. privacy and perfect
ventilation The brrths extend cross
wise instead of lcnglhwlse the car,
thereby avoidu. the oscilIatory and
uncomfortable motion peculiar to the
old style sleeping ear. One night :
ride to or from Chicago. ST. Paul and
Minneapolis. or between any other
points reached by this excellent rail
way, including Dubuque, Drs Moiuca.
st. Joseph ANA many other towns and
cities in the States Of Illinois. Iowa.
Minnesota and Missouri will convince
any person of the superior merits ol
these cars You can do a great deal
worse, but you cannot do better than
To travel over the Chicago, St. Paul 4
Kansas City railway.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-07-27
Railroad Schedules, etc.
baltimore and Ohio
RAILROAD

KAlNS arrive at and depart from Gun
L BERLANn as follows:
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-19
WOMEN OF THE WORLD.

Nine. Sara Bernhardt has been giving
the people at the London Lyceum thea
ter a taste of her quality in the matter
of temper.
Mrs. Annie Louise Cary Raymond is
distinguishing herself at Portland and
ScarbOro Beach by her long walks about
the country.
Publishers no longer make handsome
offers to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, and
photographers have left off impOrtuning
Mrs. Cleveland for sittings.
Mrs. Smith. who teaches laundry work
at Forsyth college, England, also writes
novels, contributes original recipes to
Truth, and is her own dressmaker.
Laura Wolford, the colored giantess,
died in Lafayette, Ind, On Thursday,
after a short illness. Laura was the
mother of sever children. She weighed
904H pounds, and measured three yards
about the waist.
Mrs. Langtry has arrived in Paris
from London, and is in the dreSSmaker'S
hands. She is going to AK for a cure
for the govt, and will begin her tour
of the English provinces in September
and open in London in December.
Miss Isabella Bird. the enterprising,
dauntless little English woman who has
travelled alone in so many %out-of-the-
way countries of the world and written
fascinating accounts of her adventures
and observations, is married to a bishop.
The king of Siam has awarded her the
| order of "KapOlani" in recognition Of
her literary work.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-19
ALL SORTS.

Old SOl-So you have been saying
there are spots on me, have yOu?-Life.
She-Oh, my tooth aches just dread.
fully! | don't see why we cannot be
born without teeth. He-I think, my
dear, that if you will look up some au-
thority on that point you will find that
most of us are.-Omaha World.
Cleverly defined: Boston Young
Lady-What do you mean by saying
that your ball nine has the opposing
team ''rattled?" Omaha Miss-It's
when WE have them raZZled-dazzled and
give them the grand raZoo.
Customer-Now, are YOU quite sure
you have given me the proper drug and
not some fatal poison? Druggists Ap-
prentice-Well, l wouldn't be real sure.
Maybe you'd better take some of it and
see.-Omaha World.
Fanny (who lives across the street,
What caused you to give up your sing
ing, Ethel? | never hear your voice
any more. Ethel Screecher-Oh, mother
persuaded me to give it up. You see,
Fanny, we are keeping boarders now.
Time.
we are all worms" exclaimed the
preacher, in his sermon. Little Bobby,
who was following the discourse atten-
lively, whispered to his mother: "Then
that's the reason why the great big fish
swallowed Jonah, isn't it?"-Portland
(Me.) Press.
City Editor-Well, did you get any
thing from Senator Dumbman? Green
Reporter-Yes, sir. Editor-Sit down,
then, and write it up. Reporter-Do
what, sir? Editor-Write it up. Didn't
you say you had got something from
him! Reporter-Yes, sir; a cigar.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-19
only role of government has been that
of a police officer"
TANNERS EXPLANATION.

If TANNER makes trouble for his
party and superiors by his gushing To-
quacity in speech, he does not relieve
the situation at all in his formal and de-
liberate letter writing. His defense of
his rerating and doubling of the pension
in the case of Senator MANDERsoN is
that he selected an instance where the
pension was not needed and no applica-
ton was made, to show that the Office
was not actuated by sympathy, but
simple justice. In dispensing this equity
he finds that the senator is totally dis
abled, and has been incapacitated from
gaining a living. Still, while thus dis
abled, the senator has managed to be-
come a millionaire, and draws a salary
of 5000 a year from the government.
He was at the time off on d pleasure
tour to Alaska, totally unsuspicious of
his pitiable condition. Pensions are not
designed as a me- of the value OF
the service rendered, but to meet the
needs of those incapacitated by virtue
of their military service. 1t is a queer
sort of justice that will take the hard
earned dollars of the poor toilers and
give them to one rolling in luXry.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-19
ENGLISH CONSERVATISM.

English travellers who pass rapidly
over this country in palace cars, and
then go home and write books about the
customs and habits of the people, are
not, perhaps, as numerous of late as in
former times. DICKENS early Ameri-
can notes started the tune, although he
later discovered his absurdity. 1t is
said that at the California hotel where
TERRY was killed, an English traveller,
just from India, sat at the table, and
kept on with his breakfast, giving but a
glance of uninterested curiosity to the
tragedy enacted before him. AS an
English gentleman he no doubt thought
it was unbecoming to exhibit any inter-
est in the display of American life
about him. He was noting and observ-
ing, gathering material for a picture of
Western republican civilization. His
enthusiasm possibly needed a dog fight,
or a run with the hounds, for exhibition.
Perhaps his aesthetic culture led him to
feel as the woman did when her huS-
band had the zeal fight.