The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-08-22

1t is said that thirds Of the worlds
progress in civilization is owing t0the rail-
road. telegraph and cable, to mahufactur-
ers and the Press" Says another. ITO
wards the close of the 18th century, Lord
Campbell accomplished the journey from
Edinburg to London, in three days and
three nights. But judicious friends advised
him against the dangers Of the enterprise,
telling him several persons who had at
tempted it had actually died from the
mere rapidity Of the motion" The same
ury within eight hours. In lS47 it took
DR.. Atkinson eight months to 90 from New
England to Oregon; when he returned Q
Few years since 1t required but six days"
when in 1915 the battle of Waterloo
destiny, went down in blood, the utmost
haste delivered the thrilling dispatches Of
that mighty victory that changed the his
tory of the world, in London. three days
later; while in 1882, the news Of the bonn
bardment Of Alexandria, came across the
sea and flashed In the English Capital a
few minutes after the first shot was thrown.
The bells Of time are ringing changes fast,
May each fresh peal. usher in,
An era Of advancement and
Zach advancement prove an efYectual
Lasting. happy gain"
Mr.. Henry spoke Of the swift march Of
civilization, and rapid development Of the
material interests Of the whole Union. He
pictured in glowing language the Ameri-
can ca: republic Of the future, and said that
be North Carolina will shine brilliantly and
forever. And then, propOrtiOnately great
er than now, will Durham. aye, and Hen
derson, too, we trust, glitter like crown
jewels in the diadem of the old North
M. Henry made fitting allusion to the
Soldiers Home that was enthusiastically
He paid a high tribute to the ladies Of
the South and OF North Carolina.
PERIoRATIoN.
He then said:
You remember that when Lucifer ac-
companied by the spirit of Festus. was
to glorious orb:
Festus: What a sweet world
Which is this Lucifer?
LucsTer This is the star Of evening
And of beauty.
Festus: Otherwise Venus will
Stay here.
LucJer: Nay, Festus, remember,
This is but visit.
Under the genial rays of your hospitality,
oh citizens of Durham, and fascinated by
the wonders and the brilliant scene pre-
sented to us to-day, We Of Henderson say,
Oh! what sweet place, what Kind
friends, we will stay here. But voice
| whispers, NAY, it Is but visit" SD we
salute you and bid you farewell.
A great many people feel themselves
gradually failing. They don't know Just
what is the matter, but they suffer from q
combination of understandable aches and
pains, which each month seem to grow
worse. The only sure remedy known that
will counterfeit this feeling and restore
perfect health is Browns Iron Bitters BY
rapid assimilation 1t purifies the blood.
drives out disease, gives health and
strength to every portion reached by the
circulatOry system, renews wasted tissues
and restores robust health and strength.
New tobacco is coming In freely and Is
selling for fine prices. Mr.. j. II. Gordon
sold one curing at CoOper's warehouse last
Friday for an average Of 462 "a per hun
dred for all grades. This tops the season.
When high sales and big averages are to be
made D. Y. Cooper never fails to get there
Still leading In low prices for new
groceries. II. THOMSON.
Car load fresh water ground meal Just
received at IL. ThomaSon's, which will be
sold at low prices. aug, 8.