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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-03-28

The negro is steadfast Republican !;
why, he does not know, but that is the
party that he belongs to no matter how
much his vote may affect the interests
of his best friends, and even himself.
The negro naturally expects great
things from the present Administration,
but he is doomed to disappointment
again as in the past. An exchange
says of those who are seeking Office:
The Southern negroes who are in
Washington in search of Federal offices
are very much discouraged over their
prospects of obtaining anything worth
having. The fact is, the star of the
negro in the political armament is wan
ing very rapidly, and it would not be
surprising if it should, in the near fu-
ture. disappear altogether.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-03-28

Mr.. ANDREW CARNEGIE in a letter
to the Manufacturers Refo,A, of
Baltimore, says that he regards the
South as Pennsylvania most formida-
bic industrial enemy (rival would have
been better word to have used) in
the future. That Mr.. Carnegie has
correctly stated the case is apparent
to those who are familiar with the
great resources of the Southern States.
The rapidly increasing number of in
dustrial establishments throughout the
South, especially in the mineral belt,
shows that the Southern people recog-
nize the advantage which they possess
In those elements which go to make
up active, progressive communities,
and that they have fully entered upon
diversified industrial contest which
will result in making their section
powerful, populous and prosperous
Norfolk Public Ledger.
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III. w. GRADY'S TRIBUTE TO
DAWSON.

In the differences that come between
all self respecting journalists we have
had our frequent jousts with this gall
liant and lamented gentleman. 1t is
pleasant even in this hour of grief, to
remember that never for an instant did
the pen of either rankle in the breast
of the other, or even the heat of dis
cussion disturb the deep and earnest
friendship that for years existed be-
tween US, Within the past month we
had from his hand a letter so full of
manly and generous appreciation of a
trihing courtesy, that it carried back
a fraternal letter, the sentiment OF
which, we hope tonight, abided with
him until his death. In spite of their
differences, editors, we think, stand
closer to each other at last, than men
Of any other profession. Though apart,
they are essentially together. Every
day they see what is best and bright
est of each other, and reading be-
tween the lines, as laymen may not do.
they breed a sort of comrades'lip, akin
to that of the shoulder to the shoulder
brotherhood of the march and the
camp! And tonight thinking of the
gentle and handsome face that is
stilled in death-of the courtly and
gracious form now fallen for ever
more-of the brave and hopeful per-
sonality which but this very morning
we followed through the columns Of
his paper, but now blotted from earth
and from men, we feel something OIL
the keenness of bereavement that
touches those who gather about his
bier and through mist OF tears look
down on the slnitten lips and the fold
ed hands From this, issue thoughts
that may not be written down or ut
tered-but that beft best the silence
that makes them sacred! So from thi:
midnight desk, a fellow toiler, whose
work is not yet ended, and who hath
not yet found release from the strug
gle and the conflict, sends up thi:
prayer: "God keep thee, comIade
God rest thy soul in peace, thou gold
en- hearted gentleman -
To have made the State better fo
having lived in it, and its people hap
pier for having moved among them
no better than this could be said O
any man, and thus in deep and sorrow
full conviction we write of F. w. Daw
son.-AtLanta Constitution.
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ono PAPER MORE DEVOT.
ED To ITS SECTION"

The last number of the Danville
Southern Tobacco Journal comes to
us considerably enlarged in form, i'm
proved in appearance, and brim full
of live, entertaining reading matter
touching the tobacco interests, while
its advertising pages show that it is
gaining substantial ground and is held
in high and just repute as a valuable
advertising medium. Brother Har-
man is pleased to say good word for
the GOLD LEAF under the heading of
Notes about the editors who cham
pion the weeds interest in various sec
tions," which we copy for the purpose
of correcting an error. He says:
.sThe people of Henderson, N. c.,
owe the editor Of the GOLD LEAF more
than he gets. Thad Manning's re-
cent efforts to issue trade edition for
Henderson failed when really it should
have succeeded. No paper in North
Carolina is more devoted to the good
of its section, and to the tobacco in
terests particularly, than the GOLD
LEAF, and the people of Henderson
can never repay its editor for his de-
votion to the good of the town.
No, we do not consider that our
efforts failed, Brother, because that
special edition will be published. As
to how successful it shall be, and what
degree of credit it shall reflect upon the
town, remains to be seen, however.
And much depends upon the action OF
our business men as to this.
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Hon. ADRIAN S. HEWITT, one of

Hon. ABRAM S. HEWITT, one OF
the largest manufacturers of New
York, as he is one of the ablest men
in the State, is at present on trip OF
inspection and investigation in the
South. Speaking of the attitude OF
the railroads and what they are doing
for Southern industrial development he
says:
flt is true that we are very deeply
impressed by all that we have seen
here in the South, and especially by
what we have learned about the sensi-
bic and liberal spirit manifested by
your railroads towards the industries
of the section. 1t is to this, in my
opinion, more than to anything else
that the extraordinary development
of the section is due. The wealth is
here, but it might have lain here un-
touched had not the railroads shown
50 liberal a spirit toward those who
undertook its development.n
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-03-28
WILL NOT GET MORE THAN
HE EXPECTS, EITHER.

Mr.. T. J. Lowery, who lately sold
the Xaakin Valzey Nezos, at Mt. Airy,
has established the Granite City Gntae
at that place. In the first number he
says: owe hope to receive enough
patronage to pay running expenses. In
fact we are not looking tor any big
thing just now-only living for our
self and family and help -States
yiAe Landmark.
The brother will not get more than
he expects, either. Newspapers are
not very profitable at best, even when
conducted on business principles, for
the money that there is in them, and
when a man goes into it simply be-
cause he has nothing better to do, and
is content to drag along with just pat
ronage enough to pay running ex-
penses, he will not do that very long.
There are plenty of that sort of men
adjoining % the newspaper profession
already. What is needed arc men of
business tact and judgment, men ofin-
dividuality and independence, who
are ambitious Of achieving greater
things for themselves and their fellow
men than winning the bare necessities
of food and clothing. In short, the
newspaper profession wants more think
ing men, men of progressive ideas,
brave, courageous and independent,
who shall be leaders rather than mere
imitators and followers.
ANY reference to Wilmington brings
out the point that North Carolina as a
State Should set a higher value upon
its metropolis. Wilmington deserves
larger share of trade from the interi-
or of State. Its relation with the rest
Of the State should be closer.-Ral-
eigh Correspondence Durham 7obae-
co Plant
This is very true. Our people should
take more pride in their own seaport
town and do what they can to build
up great mart. But perhaps the bus
mess men of Wilmington are them
selves to blame 10 great extent fol
I
lima trade is not turned in that direc-
ton. Do they show proper and com
mendable spirit in trying to bring
about this much desired condition OIL
things? Look at the columns of the
Wilmington newspapers and those
throughout the territory tributary to
that market and see for yourself.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-03-28

WE are pleased to hear from our
brilliant and gifted friend Will Hub
'"-9-kernan again. This time he is
dr of new daily paper in St:
Louis, Mo-, called the Nem Cyaey.
While the editorial columns do not
TEEN with the fierce and fiery writings
for which Mr.. Herman is SO celebrated,
there is that same characteristic style,
the same cutting wit and whitening sar-
Casm that is wont to flash from the
Damascus blade of his fluent and ready
pen in manner that is peculiar and
original with him. While not always
agreeing with him the GOLD LEAF is
an admirer of Mr.. Herman and l,iS writ
ings, and is glad to be in communion
ton with hin, again. He is man of
unquestioned genius, depth of thought
and an originality that is really pic
turesque in its character.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-03-28
LET THEM GO.

The Tarboro Banner has this to
say about the exodus fever that has
broken out among the negroes in GER
tain parts of North Carolina, and we
quite agree with it
The State press and many citizens,
are agitated over the migration Of the
negroes. Some have gone so far as to
openly favor legislation to prevent it,
We can see nothing serious in their
leaving. Do not all come and 60 at
will Certainly they have right to
do the same. If they pay their way
or any one else pays it for them, that
is all right. But they should not gath
er such large numbers, at their places
of departure, as to make it impossible
to obtain accommodations, and thus be
thrown on the protection of the author
tiles.
A lack of labor need not be feared.
A preventive of idleness is the remedy.
As they leave, others take their places.
AS manufactures; &C., grow in the
South, we may expect, an exodus Of
Our colored population, for they are,
strictly speaking, tillers of the soil.
though in many instances, as with their
white friends, strangers to success.
The future of the intermingling Of the
races, time only can solve. All thee.
ries to the contrary, are mere specula-
tons. In the mean time, a course jus,
to all, impartial as to interests, and
humane to the "brothcr in black, -
should be our policy. The Creator o.
one created both.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-03-28
THURSDAY, MARCH %. 1880.

TOUCHING the question OF the negro
exodus from this State, the St. Louis
Nezo Oraer says:
An exodus of negroes in North Car
DINA is expected. North Carolina is
to be congratulated with very big c.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-03-28

IT is gratifying to note the prosperi-
ty of our exchanges at all times. Some
of our State papers are peculiarly for
tunate in the good success that is at
tended them. The Asheville Citizen
is now printed by electricity, and the
Hickory Press and Caroliaian, a
carefully edited, neatly printed paper,
assures us that it will soon employ the
same motive power in operating Its
presses. That paper says: s.Thc Hick-
DRY Printing Company has put electric
lights in and will soon run their press
es by electric power Good luck to
the Press and Carokinian and every
other North Carolina paper says the
GOLD LEAF. They richly deserve all
the prosperity they will ever have.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-03-28
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:
PUBLISHERS ANNOUNCEMENT

We invite contributions on all subjects OF
local and general interest views and state
ments upon matters of public concern orig
nal poems, essays, criuques, etc.
One side of the paper, only, must be Wri-
ten on-and the real name of the writer &C
companying the contribution. Noattentlon
will be paid to anonymous letters.
The editor disclaims a II the responsibility
for the views or statements OF correspond
erts-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. &.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-03-28

THAT pious prig, Postmaster Cen
eral Wanamaker, will try to stop the
Sunday mails. He will find that he
is a very infnitismal insect on the
chariot wheels of American progress
when he makes the attempt.-X.
Louis Nezo Or0ev.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-03-28
Sale of Valuable Land,

PY VIRTUE OF THE POWER
- given me in the Deed Of Trust ex
ecuted by Columbus NJ. Bridgers and
John A. Harrison and wife, dated Feb.
%, 1888. and recorded in Register of
Deeds Office of Vance county, North
Carolina, in Deed Of Trust Book No /,
page SO, [ shall, on SATURDAY, Tue
THIRTEENTH DAY OF APRIL, 1889.
next, sell to the highest bidder for cash,
at the Court house door in said town of
Henderson at II O'Clock, NJ, that lot of
ground and ilAproveme uts thereon,
situated on the Southeasterly side Of
Breckenridge street in said town, adjoin-
Ing the residence OF Mrs. Phelps, and
being the premises lately occupied by the
said Columbus II. Bridgers as a residence.
This property is q very desirable resi-
dence ard consists Of dwelling and out
houses. WV H. s. BURGWYN,
March, IL, 1889. Trustee.
fmarch 14>4 Oh
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-03-28
TRUSTEES SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF TWO CERTAIN
ID Deeds of Trust. hereinafter re-
Gerred to, / will sell, at public auction.
for cash, at the CONT house door in the
town of h anderson, ON TIE 18th DAY
OF APRIL, 1889, at IL o'cltck, m that
highly improved town lot known as the
''Transient House" hotel property,
fronting 1875 feet on William street and
429 feet on Charles street also two lots
adjoining Mrs. KittrelI's land, fronting
263 feet on Clarke street and extending
back to Elizabeth alley also three lots
fronting Elizabeth alley, extending from
Southall avenue to Mrs. KitlrelPs line,
and extending back along Southall
avenue to Mrs. KittrelPs line on the
rear. all Of which property is more fully
described in the Deed of Trust, under
which sale will be ade duly recorded
in the office Of the Register Of Deeds Of
Vance county. in book No. 6. page 237 !;
also at same time and place the improv-
ed lot at corner Of Charles or Poplar and
Clarke streets, fronting 100 feet on
Charles or Poplar street aud extending
back along Clarke street 200 feet. This
lot has upon it two story frame dweli-
ing, and is more particularly described
in the Deed of Trust, under which sal
will be made, duly recor led in the Office
Of the Register of Deeds of Vance county,
in book No. %. page Isl. This, 18th day
Of March, 1889. C. II. b. ROUSS,
Trustee.
T. NJ. PrrrMAN, Atty. inch las o.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-03-28
This Means Bargains

We are going to make it worth your
while to buy. The goods we most want
to get rid of are goods that would have
to be packed and stored for another sea-
sou. These will be our main feature.
But to make variety we shall add from
every lire we carry, whatever surplus
there may be and thus make com plete
assortment for our sale.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-03-28

In VIEW of the treatment of EXPIRES
ident Cleveland for the past four years
by the common herd of political black
guards of the Republican press, it is a
pleasure to read the following from
that eminent Republican journal, the
Philadelphia Press:
Ex-President Cleveland may be sure
that ne bears with him into private
life an earnest assurance of public re-
spect for the honesty of his purpose,
for the patriotism of his Administra-
ton. 1t would be unjust in this hour
to deny that his record as President
has been courageous. self-respecting,
and possessed of a dignity beyond the
level of his party. Hail and farewell
to you, Mr.. Cleveland
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-03-28

4 weekly resume of the News, Humor and
General Topics of the Day.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-03-28
1.-THE PEOPLES PAPER"
THAD r. MANNING,
Owner and Editor.

DEVOTED TO THE INDUSTRIAL, EDUCA.
TIONAL AND MATERIAL WELFARE
VANCE COUNTY AND NORTH
CAEOLINA.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-03-28

Mrs. GEN. GRANT has contributed
Sax in aid of the establishment of a
Confederate Soldiers Home at Austin
Texas. In the letter enclosing the
contribution, Mrs. Grant wrote : "Gen-
eral Grants kindly feelings toward
the Southern people though they were
once his enemies, is Mrs. Grants
reason for sending the inclosed check.
She wishes you success in your efforts. y
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-03-28

Published at the live and growing town
of Henderson, in the centre OF the
Famous YELLOW TOBACCO District.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-03-28

THE Germantown independent says
Congress has not been compelled to
consider what is to be done with at
least one ex-President. He bias gone
to work. This is likely to put cold
chill on would-be government hangers
on who may yacate the place in the
future.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-03-28
THE NEW YEAR
NEW GOODS,

and in order to properly take care of
these we must make room for them. We
don't xpect you to buy these goods as
to help US out. We know it is worth
something to be accommodated and are
willing to pay.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-15
Personal NIENTION.

Judge J. p. Pool, of New berry, S. c., is
staying at the Battery Park.
Mr.. ]. W. Cone of the firm of Cone &
Sons, of Baltimore, is staying at the
Grand Central.
Among the arrivals at the Grand Cen
tral is Mr.. J. L. c. Bird, prominent
lawyer of Marion.
Mr.. J. S. Craig, the agent of the Staun-
ton Shoe company, of Va, is stopping at
the Grand Central.
Mr.. W. Jordon, of New Castle, Pa, is
at the Swannanoa. He is accompanied
by his wife and daughter.
Mr.. John F. Maloney is at the Grand
Central. He represents Stern & Co.,
wholesale grocers in Richmond.
Mr. n. Haight, of Louisville the pas
Senger agent Of the Z. T., Va. and Ga.
railroad, is stopping at the Swannanoa.
Mr.. F. A. Ragland, who represents a
Louisville house which deals in the finer
lines of groceries, is at the Grand Cen
tral.
Mr. p. W. KeebIer. of New York. has
registered at the Grand Central. He is
partner i'll a clothing manufactory in
that city.
Mr.. Z. X. Belts, the agent of large
robacco firm in Danville, Va, is at the
Swannanoa, and will make Asheville his
headquarters for the winter
Mr.. A. Santcr, of Detroit, registered
Yesterday at the Battery Park He was
recommended to come to Asheville for
the benefit of his health and will proba-
bly, stay here all winter.
Mr.. II. {. Mark, a well known mer-
chant in GreCnvillc, S. c., is at The Grand
Central. He has come to Asheville in
order to visit his daughter, who is the
wife of our prominent merchant, Mr..
Max Marcus.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-15

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, December Ii
The Presbyterian synod OF West Florida
and Alabama has beer i'll session at Pen
sacola for the past three days. A pro
found sensation was created by Dr.
Shcarer, president OF Davidson college,
North Carolina, in his address last night
The reverend gentleman proceeded to de.
nounCe the common school system of the
country, whose non SeCtarianism pre-
vented the education of youth in the re-
ligion of their fathers. He advocated
strongly the adviSability OF having chill
dren OF Prcsbytcrians educated in schools
fostcrcd bv the church SO that therein
they might be given religious training in
consonance with the faith of their parents,
and the moral instructions now denied
to an appreciable extent ngovernmental
education.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-15
The Key west cigar Strike.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, December H.
Adviccs tonight from Key West indicate
that the cigar strike is farther from set
tlement than ever. The men are better
organized, and they are receiving daily
large sums from other labor organiza-
tions. They lose nothing but their wages
while the manufacturers are losing their
profits, having their trade broken up,
and being subjected to monthly expenses
of over 81 900 each. The strikers now
laugh at every attempt at compromise.
The steamer Hutchinson took las Gu
bans to Havana on her last trip. The
Spanish government stopped trips of the
gunhoat because the local authorities at
Key West threatened to subject her to 5
days quarantine. Only so cases of cigars
were shipped last month. The output is
generally abOur 1900 cases monthly.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-15
suicide in wOrmIev,s.

WASHINGTON, December 14.-Franklin
b. Gowen shot and killed himself in his
room in Wormley's hotel sometime be
tween two p. M. yesterday and noon to-
day. He is a well known railroad lawyer
Of Philadelphia, for several years prcsi-
dent of the Philadelphia and Reading
railroad, and prominent in several hard
battles for the control of that road. 1t
cannot be determined just when the
suicide occurred. He was at lunch at
p. M, yesterday in good spirits, went
from he table to his room and was no,
again seen until investigation was made
about noon to. day to discover why the
chambermaid could not enter, nor elicit
answer from his room.
Gowen came to Washington on the 9th
inst. and registered at Wormley's, and
has been there ever since. He was
engaged as counsel in some very i'm
portant cases which have been on hear
ing before the Interstate Commerce
Commission tor several days past.