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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-11-07

This is not the first time that gam
bling has been allowed at the Weldon
fair-nor is thai the only place where it
is to be seen on like occasions. With
but few exceptions the same objection
may be lodged against other fairs iii the
State, and our remarks apply to all.
For the sake of the few dollars they
pay into the treasury il the way OF
privilege taxes. all sorts Of gambling
concerns are admitted into the grounds.
and under the sanction of law. by viz
tue OF such license tax. these high way
robbers land they are nothing eise) are
allowed to ply their nefarious games of
chance and swindle ard defraud the
ignorant and unsophisticated to their
and an outrage 1t is disgrace to the
State and civilized people. 1t is an
insult TO the refined and virtuous women
of our land and an indignity upon
decent and intelligent public. Away
with it or down with the agricultural
fairs so called. If these gamblers and
cut-thrOats are essential to the life of
a fair let that institution die the death
it deserves. and the sooner the better.
Let us have done with it. 1t is not
right Ii is not lawful. The better
element of the people revolt against it
and we do not believe they will much
longer cOuntenance it. Let it be I'M
dcrstood that if this feature (Which has
got to be leading one at some places)
is not eliminated and forever banished
from the fair grounds the stock holders
of some Of the fair associations in North
Carolina will awake to the realization
that they are badly left. for the press
and public will positively refuse to en-
courage and patronize such organiza-
tons. For one the GOLD LEAF will
not lend its influence to any fair i'll
future that does not advertise . No
gambling allowed" And then if we
| find that the people have been deceived
we will denOunce the fraud and hold
the officials up to public scOrn and con-
| TEMPT
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-11-07
THE ELECTIONS.

Elections were held in ten States
last Tuesday. The Democrats not
only hold their own but make gains in
the votes cast. The greatest interest
was felt in the result in Virginia and
Ohio. In the fast named State the
Democratic ticket is elected by over
10000 majority it is claimed. They
have both houses Of the Legislature
and Malone is showed under fovever.
He is dead and politically buried but
it is safe to assume that he has been
well paid for his candidacy. Those who
know Malone and his methods will
not doubt that out of the large amount
Of Doodle sent to Virginia by Quay,
Wanamaker & Co., the little Boss has
looked out for No. |.
The Republican committee of Ohio
cOncedc the election of Campbell,
Democrat, for Governor. His plurality
is upwards of 10000. The gallnat
standard bearer of the Democracy made
a splendid fight against third-term.
bloody-shirt Foraker, and his election
is a good days work. Two more dash
ing and brilliant campaigns than those
just brought to a close in Virginia and
Ohio have not been made in a long
while.
Tit Democrats carry New York by
over 10000 plurality the Star says.
There are gains in both the Senate and
Assembly.
In New Jersey the returns came in
slowly but the Democrats claim the
election of Leon Albeit, Governor, by
a handsome majority.
In Massachusetts Bracket, Republi-
can, pulls through, but Russell, Demo-
crat, gives him hard fight for it.
In Pennsylvania, Beaver, Republican,
is elected by a reduced majority.
The Democrats carry Maryland by
/ 10000 majority.
In Mississippi the Democrats elect
their ticket without opposition.
Nebraska remains joined to her idols
and elects the Republican ticket.
Iowa is claimed by the Democrats by
a ma ority of between 1000 to 10000.
This is indeed a SPLENDID victory and
shows that the doctrine of Grover
Cleveland is based upon living, vital
principles. The fight there was made
squarely upon the tariff issue.
Altogether it was good days work
| for the Democracy
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-11-07
FPRAkER CONGRATULATES CAMP.
BELL.

Foraker throws up the sponge and
congratulates his successful opponent.
He sent the following telegram yester-
day:
COLUMBUS, o.. Nov. 6.-At one
O'Clock this afternoon Gov. Foraker
sent the following telegram to Hon.
James E. Campbell
To the full extent that the defeated
candidate can do so with propriety, al
low me to offer my congratulations
and to assure you it will give me pleas
ure to extend you every courtesy 1 can
show you in connection with your in
auguration.
[Signed.l J. B. FORAKER.
This is the only good thing we ever
knew Foraker to do.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-11-07
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. (now daceased)
registered IN Deed Book No. 8, page 462, In
the Office OF the Register Of Deeds Of Vance
crunty. the undersigned will. on TUES
DAY, DECEMBER 3rd, 1889. at IL o'clock
NJ, at the court house door, In Henderson,
N. c.. 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. I. 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 half cash
and balance on credit of twelve months.
with interest from date Of sale at 8 per
cent. WIN. A. GUTHRIE,
nov. IA o. Trustee.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-11-07

HURRAH for Ohio! Campbell GOT
there in great shape.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-11-07
Farm for Sale.

The undersigned offers for sale farm OF
90 acres, situate about quarter of mile
from Middleburg, Vance county. Improve
mentS consist OF twO-rOOm house, fiue curing
barns, pack-house, &c. Good tobacco land.
Also adapted to the cultivation of cotton.
grain and grasses. Will be sold on reason.
able terms. Apply to
MRS. LUCY Y. HUNTER.
Middleburg, N. T..
or to A. Z. ZOLLiCoFFER,
oct 3l-2I Henderson, n. e.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-11-07
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, n. Z.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-11-07

Having qualified as executaix of Charner
,,ownes. deceased, late of Vance county.
n. e., this is to notify all persons holding
claims against the estate of said deceased
to present them to me, or to my attorneys
in Oxford, n. g., on or before Nov. list
1890, or this notice will be plead in bar of
their recovery all persons indebted to said
estate will please make immediate settle
ment. ROSE TONNES.
oct. 10, 1889. FXecutrix.
rEiLD u kOYSTER, AttyS. Oct.15 100
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-11-07
Notice!
Sale Of a Valuable Tract Of Land In Three
Miles Of Henderson, n. c.

BY virtue Of a decree Of the Superior
Court of Vance county, ;n the case Of 4.
b. Wyche and others against K. e. Wright
and wife and others, we will offer for sale,
to tie highest bidder. at public auction. at
the court house door In the town Of Hen.
dersOn, N. G., on DECEMBER. 2nd, 1889,
at IL o'clock, a tract Of land containing III
acres more or less, and known as the Jack
son Harris or Wright place. This land
has upon it two or three fiue curing barns,
three tenant houses and an old dwelling
house with five roems that could be re-
paired, and is beyond doubt one OF the
finest tobacco farms in this county. This
land joins the lands OF Hester Harris. d.
Y. Cooper and others. ard has upon It an
assortment Of fine peaches, apples and
grapes. Terms of sale, one-haff cash, tho
balance in IL months bearing 8 per cent.
interest and title retained until purchase
money is paid.
~ Land is offered for sale privately be:
fore date above advertised.
T. +. HICKS,
A. r. WORTHAN,
oct. 81. Commissioners.
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Wanted.
Notice.

Having this day qualified in the Sunerior
Court of Vance county as administrator q,
S. P. J. Harris. deceased, notice Is hershr
given to all persons having claims agsinst
the said deceaStd to exhibit the same 10 me-
by the 9TH Nov. 1890. or this notice will he
pleaded in bar of their recovery ali per.
sons indebted to said deceased will please
pay the same to ME at once.
L. NJ. HARRIS
Admir- of 5. P. j. Harris, decd.
L. T. HICKS. Atty.
Nov. Z, 1889. nov, 100
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-11-07
Tobacco Men.

Wanting, to correspond with some god
tobacco men. Have two fine farms. adant'
ed to yellow tobacco, to let or hire Spil
warm ; seasons early. Address
H. F. FREEMAN, NJ. d.
nov. 100 Taylor, Wilson Co, Nc
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-11-07

FoRAKER's telegram to Campbell
was about the only graceful act the
little bloody shirt flaunter ever did.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-11-07
For Rent.

The large brick store on Main street, next
to Dorsey's drug store, is offered for rent
Possession given Immediately. Terms
reasonable.
Also a four-rOom dwelling house on
Breckenridge street.
oct 81. w. w. REAVlS
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-11-07
MEN, BOYS AND CHILDREN,

We have the LARGEST STOCK brought
market Even woude rival dealers have confess will
mouse PARADISE or BUYERS SHIBOLETH
SHOPPERS Fall with the
likely fall with bargains
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-11-07

TUESDAY was field day for the
Democracy. Foraker and Malone are
both beaten. Glory enough for one
time.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-11-07
For Sale!

Don't wait for a season but strip your TO.
baccO to suit your convenience and marke
it when prices are best. This you can do
with HundIey Orderer. have for sale
a large, second hand orderer, In perfect
fix. 12O feet piping, steom cocks. Steam
can be put in one or more rooms at same
time. 1t will order large prize house full
tobacco in short while. Steam can be
kept up indefinitely. No stoppage 10 re-
plenish boiler. &. L. BLAcKNALL,
kittrell, n. T..
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1889-03-22
ALL QUIET AT SAMOA.
Late Advices Show That the Island
Has Settled Down to an ArmistiCe.

Late Advices Show That the Island
Has Settled Down to an ArmiStiCe.
A dispatch from Apia, Samoa, dated
March 2, says; During the past month the
German authorities, both consular and
naval, have maintained state of inactivity
The declaration of a state of war in the
Samoan islands seems to have become a dead
letter, while the military occupation Of Apia
which the declaration of marital law would
seem to have implied, has no existence save
the maintenance of strong guard at the
German consulate. A guard is still kept at
the American and English consulates The
German consul has made repeated Overtures
to Mataafa, looking toward the adjustment
of the quarrel and the conclusion of terms OF
peace, but the terms proposed always em-
bodied strong German interest in the future
administration of affairs to which Mataafa
declares he will under no circumstances con-
sent. Negotiations have heretofore been
of no value. Mataafa, in the midst of his
warriors, rests Secure in his intrenched camp
and awaits the arrival of Admiral Kimberly
having full faith in the support of the United
States. Tamasese with his forces now re-
duce1 by desertOns to about 900 warriors,
still occupies the large fort Lutumu A
great number of his former adherentS have
joined the standard of Mataafa, or, grown
weary of war; have returned to their own
districts
Mataafa Is firm In his belief of ultimately
receiving the support of the United StateS
government, and has reiterated his determin-
alton to do nothing until the admiraPs arri-
val, fully appreciating the fact that in treat
ing with Germany he must be seconded by
the patron whose power can compel proper
recognition of right and Justice.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1889-03-22

The latest news and rumors concerning thu
war in Hayti came by the steamer Caroline
Miller, Capt. Frederick Miller, which ar
rived at New York, March II, having left
Cape Haytien on March g. The captain
says that a battle had taken place at Lasce-
line, village about three days march from
Cape Haytien between the forces of Legi
time and Hyppolite The date of the battle
is believed to be Fob. 81 There were 100
killeI and Hyppolite, who was in command,
claimed the victory. 1t was stated today
by other officers Of the steamer that IL pris.
oners were brought in two days before the
vessel sailel and were shot. AS a measure
of retaliation for the shooting of prisoners
taken by Legitlme it had been ordered
by Hyppolite that all prisoners taken in bat
tie hereafter should be shot. 1t was rumored
that Legitime had landed 800 men at Go
naives, and that all Of them had been killed
in an attack upon the batteries there This
however, lacked confirmation. A son of
Hyppolite, who had been wounded in the
leg, had had an operation performed with
what result is not stated. The United States
corvette Galena was at Cape Haytien when
the steamer left that port. The George W.
Clyde departed on Feb. s8,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1889-03-22
REJOICING AT THE MINES.
Rescue of Five Imprisoned Miners at
ShamOkin

Supreme Joy reigns in the homes of John
Hall, Nicholas Revels, Michael Buggy, Pat
rick Leonard and Vincent Rokus at Mt.
Carmel, Pa, on account of their almost mir
aculOus deliverance from what seemed GER
tain death, at the Black Diamond colliery at
ShamOkin. The men were engaged i'll driv-
ing new shutes in breast No 8 in the south
slope of the mine abOutnoon when they heard
a terrific roar, and the next minute they ex-
perienced q shock which caused Hall to ex-
claim: "My God, the slopa has caved in"
A miner named Nears' allsky was heard call
ing from No. chamber for help. He was
pinioned by a large rock and urged his
comrades to come to his rescue. They
climbed up a distance, but the danger grew
so great that they had just time to run back
sound was heard, The poor fellow was in
all probabilit! killed, though force of men
are still working for his deliverance The
five miners who were saved secured them
selves by setting props in the gangway, and
they then awaited the result They heard
their rescuers stop work outside about
o'clock last night and, growing desper-
ate, they endeavored t. climb up an aban-
doned chamber and gain an exit, but noun
tainlike boulders stood in their way. They
returned to the gangway and endeavored to
console one another. Later they heard
sounds of outside work again, and their hope
grew. They betook tn mselves to prayer,
and the sounds grew nearer. They then
signalled five times on the solid pillar. The
rescuers returned the signal, and the wives,
children and hundreds of friends at the
mouth of the colliery knew that five
were safe. AT IL o'clock the following day
they heard voice shouting, "Are all
safeY The imprisoned min RS answered
back: Give are here; one is covered" The
next moment they embraced their rescuers
and shed tears of happiness. Their deliver
ance had been effected by driving a tunnel
80 yards. Hundreds of tons of debris must
be removed before the mine can be put in
working ordor
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1889-03-22

Naval orders: Lieutenant Commanders
George A. Converse and ROyl B. Bradford
and Lieutenant iuui0r gralel II. Huseley
have been ordered to examination for pro
motion; Assistant Sun. con Frederict n
Ogden has been ordered to the receiviu1 hip
st. Louis; Assistant Surgeon Patrick II.
Bryant has been detached from the rec iy-
ing ship 81. 10 is and ordered to the naval
hospital, Chelsea, Mas
The applications for places in the con ulaI
service reveal the fact that more cergyma
apply or the Office at Jerusalem than for all
the other co sul-hips combined The rea-
son Is obvious. 1ne location is interest
ing one o every student Of Bible history
and as the duties of ths consulate are m reiy
nominal there is ample time for the pros Gu
tion Of such literary or other work as the in
cumbent may wish to engage in
Ine queSUIOH uI Iucr a~lng Ine co np rnsa-
ton of c'ngres men has been receiving tie
earnest attention Of Seuat rs espec ally Of
late aud there Is an overwhelming continent
among them in favor of making the larry
of congressman $4,000 a year instead OF
5000, as it is at present. Members of the
house of representatives, while thoroughly IN
sympathy with the senators on this p7int,
are not yet ready to go the full length de,
sired by them, fearing a repetition of the
outbreak of Censure visited upon the con-
gre>s of 1873 for its action on tn salary ques.
tiOn.
Work will be resumed at the various navy
yards in the repair of vessels Under the
recent appropriation $50, 900 is to be imm
diately available for this purpose. Wor.,
has been discontinued for some time on aC-
count Of lack of funds
The official announcement is made that the
consular positions will not be filed for some
weeks, and that the service is to be thorough
ly reorganized.
It is stated by men who are interested in
watching Martin, Litchman and the other
candidates for commissioner of labor, that
the president has determined TO keep Carroll
D. Wright in the place. 1t is also stated
that he will appoint Editor and Spallbinder
Robert 2. Porter of New York sup alintt nd
ent of the census. He seems to have the sup
port of all the New York leaders.
The secretary of the treasury has affirmed
the decision of the collector of customs at
Boston in asses ing duty at the rate of Is per
cent ad valOrem on certain white enamel
imported by Baldwin Bros q Co.,
and which was classified as watch material
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ii. H. Sewall seems
likely to be sent again to Samoa by the HaI,-
risOn administration. The president and
Secretary Blaine naturally indorse the
Bates-Sewall view of he situation at Samoa.
Mr. Bates has been in the closest sympathy
with Mr. Sawall all through the controversy.
Mr. Sewall will go to Berlin with the Ameri-
can commissioners to give them any infOrma-
ton they need regarding the geography or
the political history of the islandi. If he is
appointed cOnsul-general he will be given
the necessary leave of absence to attend the
Berlin conference
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1889-03-22
A BIG FIZZLE.

The Samoan Blow Up Story Was a
Gigantic Falsehood.
Advices just received from Samoa show
that there was no ground for the sensational
rumor of a collision between the American
man Of war Nipsic and the German corvette
Olga.
Far from this the German officials in the
island have abandoned their aggressive
policy. The proclamation of martial law
has been publicly Withdrawn, and the Ger
mans have abandoned all claim to the right
of searching incoming vessels for con ra-
band of war. The men of war, both German
and American, still remain at Apia ready
for any emergency that may arise
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1889-03-22
DRAGGED 100 FEET.
Narrow Escape of Millionaire Web
ster Knight from Death.

Webster Knight, one of the millionaire
manufacturers of the firm of B. B. G. r.
Knight of Providence, R. l., had narrow
es ape from instant death in the union depot.
He rushed from his office to the cars to go to
New Bedford to pay off the operatives there.
He had two large cash boxes in his hands.
He stepped on the moving train and slipped
and fell. One box containing $4,000 went
under the Wheels and knight was dragged
in front of the wheels for over 100 feet. His
clothing was torn from his body but his grit
and grip saved him from death Although
considerably injured he said the help NUT
he paid today, and he went on his errand on
a later train
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1889-03-22
AN AMERICAN GIRLS SUICIDE.
The Sad Case of Miss Buttrick, a
Pupil at Berlin.

The body of Miss Helen Buttrick, young
girl from Milford, N. H., and a student of
music at Berlin, who had been missing since
Wednesday, was found in the River Spree.
1t was an unmistak4ble case of suicide, for a
few days ago Miss Buttrick failed to get
rtain percentage in an examination, and
said to her fellow-pupils that her teachers
were mduIy severe, and it was no use trying
to get along.
Miss Buttrick was raduate of the Mil
ford High School studied at the Conserva-
tory of Music in Boston, then b came the
teacher of music at the Acadia Seminary,
Wolfville, n. S Last June she resigned TO
go abroad to complete her studies. She was
amusician of mu h promise, and was greatly
beloved at home and among the American
and English residents of Berlin.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1889-03-22
SHE Is BOUND TO RULE,
n Formidable Navy that Will Cost
Over SIO5,OOOOOO

In the house of commons Lord George
Hamilton, first lord of the admiralty recent
ly sta. ed that tha delay in supplying the ma
Wy with guns was due to the failure of the
system of lining. All the ships he said.
would be supplied by the end of the present
year. He stat d that the government pro
posed to build eight first-class men-of-war of
14OOO tons each and two of 5000 tons, nine
first-class cruisers, twenty-nine smaller
cruisers, four of the Pand ratype of cruisers
and eighteen of the sharpshyoter type of
torpedo vessels. The total tonnage of all
these " ssels will be $4,000, and the total
cost S105, 100000.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1889-03-22
THE GOV. ROBIE FLOATED.
The Wrecked Schooner Now on Its
Way to Portland

The Wrecked Schooner Now on It's
Way to Portland.
The Governor Robie went ashore near
Kennebunkport, Me-, it will be remembered,
at 2 o'clock on the morning of the 5th. The
cargo consisted of 1900 bales Of rags and
5000 packages Of curios, and, besides, she had
about 800 tons Of rocks In her bottom as bal
last Owing to the fact that she struck at
getting her Off has been extremely difficult,
in fact up to few days she has been given
up as total wreck but tho phenomenally
mild weather has rendered practicable what
seemed at first an impossibility. She was
Immediately taken in tow for Portland and
will be put into the dry dock and repaired as
soon as possible.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1889-03-22
CAPTAIN AND FIVE MEN LOST,

Brig Agnes Barton Wrecked on the
Virginia Coast.
The American brig Agnes Barton, from
Nassau to Baltimore with a cargo of phos-
phate rock has been wrecked ON the Virginia
coast Her captain and Eve men were lost,