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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-02-21
DON'T FORGET
The Sale of Valuable Town Lots
N. H. CHAvAssE,
MONDAY, FEB. IS, AT O'CLOCK.

AN EXCELLENT PAPER .--Thad r. Man
ming, and his excellent paper, the GOLD
LEAF, are doing more for the upbuilding
of Henderson and Vance county than any
dozen men in the community; and in
order to do still more for its section we see
that the GOLD LEAF will soon get up an
eight page illustrated Industrial issue
Judging by the paper sent out from this
place henderson is quite live and pro-
gressive town. Others judge as we do
I'drbor0 Banner.
The GOLD LEAF thanks its friend for the
above kind expressions, but the cempli-
ment is greater than we deserve. In our
present limited sphere Oimited because of
inadequate facilities and means) we are
unable to send out paper that in our own
estimation is as creditable to ourself and
as beneficial to this section as we would
have it. And it is with the object in view
of making change for the better in this
respect and the desire to do still greater
good for the town and county, that we pro-
| pose to get out the special edition referred
to. That this can be made valuable
medium in advertising Henderson and
Vance county to the outside world there
| can be no doubt.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-02-21

SUPPORTING LOCAL PAPERs.-Some bus
mess men seem to be incapable of appre-
ciating the fact that every good local pa per
does its town ten times as much good as it is
ever paid for. Men having large interests
in town and deeply concerned as to its
progress, often try to see how little they
can do for their own local papers. The
papers of the South are to-day doing far
more for the good of their country than
they receive credit for. Day after day and
week after week after week they are tell
ing of its advantages of soil, climate and
minerals and of its progress. The facts
which they give are widely published in
other papers, and thus the good work is
carried far beyond their immediate circle
of readers.
If the merchants and other business men
of the community could only know as do
the publishers, how constantly the columns
of their local papers were advertising their
town abroad-and advertising it to great
advantage-sO far from taking credit to
| themselves in the patronage which they
extend as if they were making donation,
| they would gladly double and thribble
| their support assured that in all cases
they were getting handsome equivalent
| for the money expended Nan
| ufactuYerS Record.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-02-21
For Sale.

A first rate second hand phaton with nim-
bic and canopy top. Can be bought cheap
Enquire at this Office. jan. 81, 4 o.
The Washington bee., 1889-08-03
NO MORE IMPORTED TEACH
ERS IN OUR PUBLIC
SCHOOLS.

Doubtless many parents aud
young ladies, have been made to
rejoice in the decision of Attorney
Riddle to the Commissioners of
the District of Columbia, that ap-
pearded in the "Evening Star"
July 25th, 'S9. For two years l
have endeavored to have Justice
given lady graduates of our Nor
NAL school. Having called the at
tention OF the three Colored trus-
tees to the unfair marking, PARTIAL
ly and other grevious complaints,
but no remedy; not even given a
just reason, but with closed eyes
and deaf ears the old rule contin.
ued partiality, incorrect marking
and fayortism predomeuated. l
thought of but one remedy and
that was to test the authority or
power of the colored trustees. After
consulting Attorney JAS. 81. S NTH
also ex.trustee of the school Board,
| employed him to take the case, he
investigated the law governing the
public schools and found at once
the inconsistent actions of the col,
ored trustees.
He presented many points Of
law to the Commissioners show.
ing IN my errors and violations of
law. Admitting that these colored
trustees were ignorant of the rules
and the only excuse that can be
offered is that their selfish inclina.
tions in mis>interpetiug the law
and constituting the same SO as to
have it cater to any selfish object,
which should be foreign to gentle
men having in trust the nOmina-
tiol of teachers in our public
schools. In many instances
young lady graduates, con
nected with respectable fami-
lies, holding certificates entitled
them to positions as teachers, are
often ignored and those having no
certificates in the Normal scools
and in many cases never attended
the pubic schools, but happened to
be personal friends of the trustees,
are awarded positions regardless
of being qualified to hold the same.
Is this justice? So different from
! the action of the white trustees,
who have at heart the promotion
of the white schools to the best in-
terest of their lady graduates.
l am persuaded to believe the
best and only way to have our
schools properly managed is not
to please men who are suject to the
"swell head" as trustees of our
public schools, as it appears SO ca
silly for that class of men to lose
their balance and neglect per-
forming such duties, as are pertain
ing to the office of trustee.
w. A. Stewart.
The Washington bee., 1889-08-03

the approval of the democrats of
this city.
w. III. Smith claimed that he
never took part in politics; that he
was neither republic IN or a DEM
ocrat and that his appointment
would be appreciated d and indorsed
by the democratic members of the
House of Representatives, many
of whom supported him.
w. Ii. Ii. Wormley wes also an
applicant under Cleveland but a
little more modest than the rest
of the above applicants. who are
now candidates for the same Of
fee, under President Harrison.
l hope, Mr.. Editor, that the Presi-
dent will not appoint any of these
men. They are neither repre-
sentative republicans nor do any
of them represent the colored
people of this country. | am fol
any man except any one of these
named above.
Very respectfully,
A NoN-APPLICANT F)R ANY OFFICE
The Washington bee., 1889-08-03
NEGRO APPLICANTS,
WHAT DOES IT MEAN? CANDIDATES
UNDER CLtvELAND's ADMIN sTRA~
TI0N,
Washington, ID. c., Aug 1st, 80.
To the Editor of the BEE:

Washington, ID. c., Aug 1st, 80.
To the Editor of the BEE:
[ am aware that your modesty
precludes you from expressing
your real sentiments concerning
tine many colored applicants for
the Recordership; but fyou will
permit a citizen, tax payer and a
Republican, to say few words con.
corning the gentlemen or certain
gentlemen VINO are applicants for
Recorder of Deeds Of this District,
perhaps you can learn something.
President Harrison, l under
stand, will appoint a colored man
TO this Office, if so | hope that he
will not make a mistake by Sc
lecting a man who WAS an appli-
cant under the Cleveland admins
tration. Those gentlemen must
have given Mr.. Cleveland some
assurance of their faith in the
Democratic party or their dislike
for the Republican party which
was instrumental in liberatirs g
thousands of Negroes from bond
age. [ know from personal knowl.
edge that Prof j. NJ. Gregory was
candidate for the Recordership
uuder the Cleveland administra-
tion and the delegation which
called upon him. DR.. j. r. Fran
cis and Prof. Geo. ". Cook, of
Howard University, assured the
President that the appointment of
Prot. Gregory, would tend to di-
vide the colored vote. Not only
did this delegation assure Mr..
Cleveland that Prof. Gregory's
appointment would divide the
colored vote. but Prof. Gregory
said 50, and remarked after MIR.
James G. Matthews was defeated
that MIR. Cleveland made mis-
take and that his (Gregory's) ap-
polntment would have aided The
Democratic party. Mr.. James Ii.
Smith, attorney at law, posed as
an Independent republican and
said that he was the only avaiIa-
bic celored man Mr.. Cleveland
could appoint. that would meet
The Washington bee., 1889-08-03
TOWN TALK.

MIR. j. Harry Smith denounced
Douglass at the banquet to Mr..
Quincy, Saturday night.
Ex-Audilor McC4be, of Kan
sas, will be appointed to an i'm
portant position in the Treasury
department.
w. III. Smith, will retain his
position as Librarian of the
House.
The District young men ought
to be united.
There will be a reorganization
of the school board.
The Commissioners are the
bosses aud the school trustees the
subjects.
A violation of the laws govern
ing any body, results in the res
moval of the violators.
B: K. Bruce will be Register of
the Treasury.
Prof j. NJ. Langston will be
seated.
Col. Carson had his son appoint
ed Waterman in the Post Office
department. The CuPs. support
ers are angry.
The Coils. theory is self first
and supporters last.
His supporters theory will be
IN the future a redemption OF
broken promises,
The Washington bee., 1889-08-03
CANDIDATES.

We have been informed that
John III. Brooks, who was remov-
ed from the board of school trus-
trees by Commissioner Webb, is
q candidate for reappointment.
We beg leave to inform Commits
sioner Douglass, who has charge
OF the schools, that the appoint
ment of Mr. Brooks would not
only be Objectionable and dis.
tasteful to the people of this city,
but dangerous TO the welfare and
progress of our school system
We have the documents in oul
possession, at any time to be laid
before the Commissioners, to show
the unfitness of John III. Brooks
to be again placed on the school
board of trustees. We hope that
the Commissioners will make III
mistake IN the appointment O.
good men to conduct the
affairs OF our public schools.
The Washington bee., 1889-08-03
OUR SOLDIERS IN CAMP

The two BattaIions of the col
ored militia, as well as the Com
mauding officers Maj G. A. Fleet
wood aud Col. E. q. ReveIls, as
well as Capt. Arthur Brooks,
Lieut.. Dodson, Capt, Joice, Sergt.
Upshaw, Capt. j. S Coolidge and
others deserve great credit for the
department of their organization
while in camp last week. [: is
evident that our colored militia
can do, when an opportunity is
accorded, and greatly to the sur
prise of the enemies of our color
ed militia, we can say that they
were disappointed. We shall be
glad to see q re union of our col
ored military organic .tions at nc
distant da'e.
The Washington bee., 1889-08-03
OF INTEREST TO TAX PAY
ERS.

A pertinent inquiry for Con-
gress to consider would be to ex-
anime the pay rolls of the various
departments around Washington
with q view of ascertaining who,
and who are not actual laborers.
The rolls are filled with the
names of women and fastidious
men who do not actually labor
while they are drawing the sala-
ries as such. Taxpayers should
be interested to the extent OF
knowing just how and for what
the money wrung from them for
the support of the government is
expended. Members and Sena-
tors will be interested to learn that
there are hundreds Of such places
now filled with people who are OF
no earthly service 10 them or the
party. The subject is worry Of
investigation.
The Washington bee., 1889-08-03
mer residence COG Gibbon St.,
Alexandra, Va.
MIR. DOUGLASS MAY De
CLINE.

douglass appointment to Hayti, is
both pleasing and displeasing. Pleasing
because it is temporarily, at lrast, rid the
county of a tiresOme old bore, and dis
pleasing, because the appointment was
made upon his presumed position of a
representative of the Negro race, which
is not true. Douglass was on the down
grade when he married last. That mar
riage was the busting OF his brakes, which
precpitated him aud his whole cargo in
to the ditch, so far as the Negro race is
concerned. weekly Hornet. "
So far as the marriage of Mr..
Douglass is concerned, we have
nothing to do with it, nor do we
desire to discuss it. A man has a
right to marry whom he pleases
and if such a marriage is obnox-
ious to society, or distaslul to
the masses they g. ould act accord
ingly. In regard to the apl oint,
ment of MI. Dougloss to Hayti, he
can suit himself about accepting
it If the position is not wanted,
he should b. manly enough 10 tell
the President so and decline it.
We have been informhd by u
very intimate friend of Mr.. Doug
lass that he does not like the ap-
pointment and it is doubtful
whether he will except it or not
anu he may decline it.
The Washington bee., 1889-08-03

The COLOR LINE IN THE RAILWAY
Lowrie Bell of the railway mail service
was asked to-day about report from
Lynchburg, Va, that two white employ
es OF the service refused to instruct in
his duties a new appointee who is color
ed. Mr.. Bell stated that the case was
not an exceptional one. Difficulties OF
this kind frequently arose in the railway
mail service i'm the South. A little per-
suasion, Superintendent Bell said, usual
ly convinced the while clerks that they
were unreasonable and hot headed and
they then went to work with the colored
appointees. In case the White clerk
persisted in refusing to obey orde"s Of
course there could be but one result-dls-
miSsal frcm the service. "Star" Wash
ington, ID. c.
We are curious to know il
President Harrison and Pustmas-
ter Wanamaker, are cognizant
of the fact that white men have
to be persuaded TO do their duty
How long would a colored man be
allowed to remain in an flee
who had refused to obey his sup
error off :er? Not moment Ion
ger than would be required to
make out his discharge papers. A
white servant is not a bit better
than a colored one, and the soon
er this fact is impresse ed upon
these Southern copper-heads tht
better will it be for all.
The Washington bee., 1889-08-03

Republicans find it exceedingly
difficult to secure positions in the
Government service for the alleg-
ed reason that there are no vacan-
cies. MIR. Eugene Higgins of obi
Gus memory, used to make vacan.
cies in the Treasury Department,
when q democrat applied for a
place who was properly and inau-
entially Endorsed. If the present
Chief Clerk of the Interior was
not q sympsthizer of the hungry
Democrats now on the rolls who
haven't the decency to resign and
wait twenty-four years more f"r
their party to come into power, he
would request the designations OF
Richard A. Bonner. q Mississippi
Democrat in the Land Office Lii
brary, d soft snap. Samuel Ill,
Merchant of Texas, and Brown
the Democratic Chief Messenger
; in the Secretary's Office aud ap-
point good Republicans TO their
places, but Dawson isn't built that
way.
The Washington bee., 1889-08-03

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LANGSTON.

1t is the duty of every loyal
colored man in this country to
stand by John Mercer Langston
aud see that he is righted, regard
less of consequences. We want
none but brave and loyal Negroes
on guard. The next Congress
will seat Langston or suffer the
consequences.
The Washington bee., 1889-08-03

Mr.. Magnus l.. Robinson has
entered upon the BEE staff as a
special writer of Virginia news
aud can be addressed at his rooms
in Robbins Building, room 16,
ss9 7th ST, n, W.. or at his sum
The Washington bee., 1889-08-03

" a ~ T. H' Publisher.
The Washington bee., 1889-08-03

Tie Bee is the paper to puDlI'u
your wants, for sale and all Per'r
nal mentions in. All ma''s'
hould be in not later than dhui'
daY.
The Washington bee., 1889-08-03

We acknowledge with pleasure
the reception of the Virginia and
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ly journal.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-06-02
THE CRONIN MURDER.
Ne New Developments IN the Case-The
Clan-na-Gael.

CHICAGO, June 1st-The many assertion
that evidence relating to the Cronin MUIR
der and to the alleged huge defalcation in
the Irish National funds had been dis
covered by Mortimer Scsnlon in the books
of the defunct Traders Bank of this city
while he was in charge as Court officer were
denied tonight by Scanlon himself, who
in written statement over his own sigma
ture said all such statements are absolutely
false, and attaches letter from Sheriff
Mattson stating that he (Scanlon) was
never Deputy Sheriff, and was never a
custodian of nor ia any way connected
with tie effects of the Traders Bank
Upon the truth of the Traders Bank
story has rested many of the sensational
reports that have recently appeared as to
the supposed motive for the murder of
Cronin.
Aside from this statement of Mr.. Scanlon
there has been no important developments
in the case to-day. Chief Hubbard said to-
night that the police are pursuing the in
vestigation with all the vigor possible, but
that the progress is slow.
Mr.. j. +. Beggs, young attorney, is re-
puted TO be 'Senior Guardian of the Co.
lumbia Club Camp 96 OF the Clan-Na- Gael
1t was by this camp, rumor has it, that DR..
Cronin was tried for treason in star cham
Der proceedings. The police, it is said,
have been for some time laboring to collect
evidence to connect this camp with the re-
moval of CroDin.
Mr.. Beggs was seen by reporter this
afternoon and questioned as TO his connec-
ton with the Clan-Na-Gael, etc He said
the oath Of the order prohibited him from
giving any information about its members
or as to the position occupied by himself
Referring to the statement made by Luke
Dillon of Philadelphia that the chief exec
utive of the order would be asked to re-
move the pledge of secrecy from the men,
berS of that organization so it might clear
itself Of the charges which had been made
against it in connection with the case,
Mr.. Beggs said he hoped the oath
would be suspended. and added
IF the ClanNa-Gael does not
acquit itself in connection with this
crime, it would be wrecked, and the Irish
cause in America will perish with it. If
the oath of secrecy should be suspended,
he is confident the Order will instantly be
acquitted of completely in the crime, as its
members and books would make it so
plain that the Clan Gael, as an Order
had nothing to do with the murder that
such thing would never be thought of
again."
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-06-02
SAN FRANCISCO.
Short kilograms From the Western
Metropolis.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 1st.-Mrs. Ann
Leech, widow, living in rear of S23 Bran
nan street, was almost Instantly killed this
afternoon by a falling fence Workmen
are engaged eNcavating q lot on the corner
OF Seventh and Brannan streets which is
surrounded by a fenCeIabouc eight feet
high. Mrs. LeeCh was walking along
Seventh street, and as she passed the fence
fell out and crushed her to the sidewalk.
Before she could be taken to the Receiving
Hospital she breathed her last. The only
external marks of injury were on the face,
the nose being badly cut and broken 1t is
believed that one of the broken bones of
the nose may have penetrated the brain
and caused death. The deceased leaves a
family OF grown up children
DECAPITATIoN AT THE CITY HALL.
For some days rumors have been current
in the new City Hall that County Clerk
Davies was about to MAKE changes in his
force of deputies and CopEl>cs. To-day
nine of his appointees received notes from
him to the effect that ii was necessary to
cut down the expenses of his Office to carry
out his pledge to run the business within
the $4,000 a month pledge, and that there
fore their official services would be no
longer required. General Davies refuses to
give the names of those discharged. 1t is
hAlONI, HOMGNeI, ILul OIeIE DdlGDSlG6T,
Justice Hunts Court, is one of the unfortu-
mates; Frank NJ. Page, son Of ex-Congress-
man Page, an extra deputy connected with
the Probate department is another decapi-
tated copyist; Markley, brother-in-law of
ex-County Clerk Ruddick, also received
notice to quit, as also did copyist Mooney.
The following copyists are also stated to
have received their walking papers W. J.
Hadley, LIDO Mcdonald, J. H. Marks and
E. B. Dennison. Deputy H. L. Croker is
also reported to have received a note of dis
charge.
COSTLY CARGO.
The steamer Arabic brought 800 cases of
prepared opium, the duty on which is
Sis, 900, consigned to Alfred Borel & Co.
DEATH AT THE METROPOLIS.
Thomas Mason, at one time prominent
citizen and owner of a large amount of real
estate at North Beach, died this afternoon
at the age of 76 in poverty in Sacramento
street lodging house.
Edward Toellner, a member of the fire
department, died of heart disease this after
noon.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-06-02
Growth of Electric Lighting.

The growth of electric lighting is some
thing wonderful. At the convention of
the National Electric Light Association
President Duncan said that one year ago
there were 1000 plants in the United
States; these now number nearly 5000.
One year ago there were $4,000 arc lamps
in USE there are now 219,924 One year
ago there were 1,750000 incandescent
lamps in use; at the present time there are
over $780, 00-49 per cent. increase. The
growth in electric railways is quite as
startling. The country is committed to
an electric age. Steam and gas, which
have headed civilization, are being dis
placed. One more quarter of a century
and every township, as well as city, will
be illuminated by electric lighting.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-06-02
SAMOAN CONFERENCE.
Artistic Work of Putting on the Finish
Ing Touches at Berlin.

BERLIN, June 1st.-After the seventh
plenary sitting of the Samoan conference,
held on Wednesday last, the American
Commission was IN a position to cable to
Secretary Blaine the definite acceptance by
the German and English Governments of
the Washington proposals limiting the
German indemnity, and Samoan rights to
levy import duties, and some of Mr.
Blaines amendments to clauses relating to
the internal Samoan policy.
The Washington Government, aiming at
the possible independence of Samoa, has
not been in sympathy with the German
official mind, which better comprehends
the measures to protect European inter-
ests and to extend Europen influence, but
after slight hesitation the German Com
missioners have invariably yielded what
ever concessions America asked in the di-
rection of Samoan autonomy.
On the other hand, the Americans have
conceded practically nothing, adhering to
their original claims. Some show of con-
Citation was made toward the close of the
conference by the Americans leaving the
appoint of the first resident Judge of the
European community to England.
In official circles here it is surmised that
as Chief Justice Coleridge will have power
to appoint a Judge, his known personal
relations of Chief Justice with America
had something to do with the American
Commissioners concession.
The general results of the conference do
not afford the Foreign Office and official
press any theme for congratulation. On
the contrary, there is visible irritation
over the delay in the conclusion of the
treaty negotiations. Semi official papers
ask why the conference is being practically
concluded.
The Washington Government postpones
the giving of orders to sign the treaty. The
truth is that no especial honor will
accrue to the German Government from
the result of the conference, so it does not
wish the matter 10 be kept before the pub
lie.
The feeling in official circles undoubtedly
is that Germany, having yielded every
thing demanded by the Americans, the
Government at Washington ought to assent
to the prompt conclusion of matters. The
suggestion arises from the desire to bury