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The advocate., 1890-08-13

Jaealotdgli Cgmniltee.--8. ,. Adkins, Burton,
Harvey county, n. o. Caldwell, Iialgtead, HRr.
yey county. w. "A. Nelson, COrDin, SedBwick
county, ...I. ly4u. rI.. .IQlI. .TI.y
Qtlance-J. n. RemlCk, Halalead, Harvey
t0lneYjB B, u, Smith, bentley, aedgglck county
N P. Trho Newman, Jefferson county
lI6dFd 81 Trusl6ee-B. VI Glover, Cambridge
4. IN Freneh Hutchinson, y. j. Adkina Burr
ton, n. d. Caldwell, Halstead w. A. Nelson,
tgrDln. fNn, lu-1i
gsoie. RFcphersDm, A. w. Smith, Mopheft0n.
pytllinO. -P B MnXBm, Epporln, A. ~
DlcklmhOn, Menden, n MClAllln, Topeka.
Egii8lGtlBH. I'M n. Markham, CONSTANT; A.
w Smith, MCPhersOn Edwin Snyder Oska-
l508&
The advocate., 1890-08-13

Congressional COnventiOn--1st District.
The Peoples Party Convention for the First
Congressional District will be held In the city Of
HOltOn, Jackson county, on August IN, 1890.
The follOWingi is the appOrtlOnment OF dele
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-23
was annrat q ThisFy

The proof that Marat, the French reyo-
lutionary leader, was really convicted of
theft has set at rest long standing con-
troversy. Marat was in England in 1776,
was accused of a theft Of old coins, escaped
TO Ireland, was apprehended at an Irish
assembly in the disguise of a German
count, and was brought from Dublin by
habeas corpus for trial in England. Aeon
temporary letter describing the assizes of
1916, az which it was thought that Marat
would have been tried, is silent The
clerk Of assize to the Oxford circuit has
at last supplied the missing link in the
evidence by finding that Marat was con-
victed at the assizes which commenced
Mt Oxford on March 8, and ended on March
z, 1777. The delay in the proceedings is
accounted for by the absence of the
accused in Ireland.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-23

II is now estimated that IA the cotton
and y. Glen industries more than two-
thirds Of the work formerly done by hand
is accomplished by machinery, and with
far more satisfactory results Thus in
the washing and drying Of wool the feed
ing III former times was done entirely by
hand. the fact being that in the washers
this hand feeding allowed the Jumps and
lunches 70 BE- torn apart by the rollers
or forks Of the washing machine, by
which the wool, ia the hot alkaline solu-
ton. was likely 20 be fetted or the fibers
destroyed In the dryers, where acurrent
Of hot. air is continually circulating, the
wool must be equally distributed, 50 as to
offer equal resistance TO the current; for
il this is not attended to the result is that
through scant or thin places the greater
part Of the current escapes, scorching the
wool IN its passage result invariably
obtained by hand feeding. At present
machines are made specially designed for
opening and feeding wool, simple in con-
struction, and saving labor both in wash
ing and drying processes. BY using these
machines the wool is separated in its
greasy state without injury to the staple,
and enters the liquor for washing in this
loose condition; being well loosened be-
fore entering the dryer, and more equally
fed, il becomes more readily dried, and
the resistance being equalized the heat
will not produce the scorching effects.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-23

Light, we now learn, not only hassound,
but can be heard. A beam of sunlight il
made 70 pass through a prism, so as to
produce the solar spectrum. This is
turned upon disk containing colored silk
or wool, and as the colored lights of the
spectrum fall upon it sounds are given by
different parts of the spectrum, and there
is silence in other parts. For instance, il
the green light flashes upon red worsted
loud sounds will be given. Only feeble
sounds are heard when the red and blue
parts of the rainbow GALL upon the wors
tcds, and other colors evoke no sounds al
oil. Green silks give sound best in rec
light Every kind of material gives
more or less sound in different colors. anC
no sound in ofhera
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-23
A Strange Oase.

Had Mre. 1T. A. Gardner, OF Vistula
Ind, lived two thousand years ago she
would have been thought to be possessed
by evil spirits She was subject to ner-
vous prostratIon, headaches. dizziness
backache, palpitation and forty 10 .tfts
spasns dag. Though having been
treated by eight physicians for years
without success. she was permanently
cured by one bottle OF DIR. Miles Restor
alive Nervine. A trial bottle of this Dew
and wonderful medicine, and fiaely
illustrated treatise free at the City Drug
store
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-23
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That
In the subscriber, Of Anne Arundel
county, has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Anne Arundel county, In
MARYLAND. letters of administration on
the personal estate of WILLIAM TAY-
LOR. late of Anne Arundel county. de-
ceased. All persons having claims against
the said deceased, are hereby warned TO
exhibit the same, with the vouchers there
Of. to the subscriber. on or before the
6TH DAP or SEPTEMBER. 1880.
They may otherwise, by law, be exclud-
ed from ali benefit of the said estate. All
persons indebted TO said estate are request
cd to make immediate payment
Given under my hand this 4th day Of
March. 1890.
WM 8. TAYLOR,
ms Administrator
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-23

West street, opposite the Bank is the
place TO buy your low quarters, button
CATERS, slippers, and la1iies and Misses
shoes of all kinda.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-06-05

transient advertisements to be published
unr month and under, must be paid Tor In
adyance All advertising for a shorter time
than three months is considered transient
ndyertiSing Accounts rendered quarterly
Eor all advertisements published for IA longer
period of time.
Local advertisements, to appear among
,c.dino matter under heading OF BUSINESS
NOticeS will be charged 10 cents per line Tor
frgf insertion and } cents per line tor each
insertion thereafter.
legal advertisements. such As administra-
tors and executors notices. commissioners
aud trustees sales summons to non resi-
dents &C. Will be charged for at legal rates.
cxccpt when they exceed "A certain limit OF
suace in which case we reserve the right to
sx our own price. All such business must
,e PAID FOR IN ADVANCE. The charge
is very small and we cannot 3f 'rd to take
risks or wait the pleasure OF persons to pay.
Obituary notices, resolutions of respect,
etc Will be charged for at the rate OF one
cnt word and the cash must accompany
the manuscript. In cases where friends and
patrons of the paper are concerned, no
charge will be made for the first ten lines
about - words or articles not exceeding
that in length.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-06-05
Death Ofa Young Man

Mr.. Simon kittrell, young man
we'll known in this town. where he was
born about 20 years ago. died at the
residence of his mother on Brecken-
ridge street. about 1870 O'Clock last
night. He had been sick three weeks,
during which time he suffered much,
his malady being a complicated one
that bafllcd the skill of the physicians.
He was an industrious and exemplary
Young man. and was held in warm es-
TEEN by his friends and companions.
His death is quite sad, and is a source
Of great grief to the family. May he
find sweet rest and peace since his Sc
we're sutferings here are ended.
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DIR. ID. 3. Harmon.

Dr. Harmon, the optician, whose
presence in our town was noted in
these columns last week, has gone to
Oxford, having had urgent solicitations
TO visit that city professionally. He
took two patients, citizens of that
place, along with him Tuesday, and
had several others anNiously awaiting
his coming. DR.. Harmon is a skilful
and scientific optician, and is so re-
garded wherever his ability is recog-
nized. He has performed some re-
markable cures in restoring the sight
of persons who were almost blind, and
in affording relief to and strengthening
the eyes by means of his fine and per-
fectly adjusted lenses.
Regarding the latter class the writer
has occasion to know whereof he
speaks. For several months he has
found it difficult to perform the ordi-
nary duty of reading proof sheets, and
when newspapers, books and maya.
zines are communed with, long at q
time, especially at night, he suffer.
from it. This has been particularly
the case since it was 50 fashionable fol
everybody to have the grip some time
back. We disliked the idea of wearing
spectacles, but were advised to use
them in reading A pair was pur-
chased, fitting ourself, and the glasse,
that magnifiad most were the ones Sc
lected. We soon found our eyes grow.
ing worse. Another style was resort
ed to and the result was less satisfac.
tory still. They were put aside also
and we concluded to s'go it blind" as
the saying is.
When DR.. Harmon came to Hender.
son we visited him and explained Cul
case to him. After a careful examina-
ton he said there was no serious trouble
that we only needed glasses to reat
with and they should simply be to resi-
the eyes and give ease and comfort t,
them, and not to magnify. We allow
ed him to make them and their use Sc
far has been all that could be desired
The Doctor suggested that we exercise
greater care and consideration for oul
eyes in future and not abuse them by
trying to read after it got too dark t.
see perfectly, the use Of dim lights. sit
ting too far away from the lamp. ect.
and said by the aid of the glasses they
would improve so that in a short while
the spectacles might be discarded alto
gether.
DR.. Harmon has gone, and our onl,
object in writing this is with the hope
that it may be of benefit to some on
else.
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Watkins Has Got Elm. .

EVERYTHING for gentlemen's
wear from the latest style collar
to the finest dress suit. Their
line of hot weather clothing in
mohairs, alpaCas, -Cleattatas, &c,
is second to none for elegance OF
finish and large variety, while
their line Of shoes, hats, shirts,
underwear, umbrellas, &c, are
matchless for style and good
value. Call on them if you
want the worth Of YOUR money.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-06-05

OIOSlHS EAcTClScO.
The closing exercises of Henderson
Female High School, Mrs. NJ. Parham
and Mrs. W. D. Horner, principals,
took place at Burwell Hall Tuesday
evening. One of the largest audiences
we have seen on such occasion, was
present. The young ladies and little
Misses did credit to themselves, the
school and the occasion, rendering the
exercises of most pleasant and en-
tertaining character. Where there
were SO many we cannot mention each
one individually. but give the pro.
gramme entire, simply adding that all
did well. The first part, the Corona.
ton of the May Queen, in which the
whole school took part, was especially
enjoyable. Miss Daisy Stephens was
Queen, and her little subjects all ar.
rayed in white, presented beautiful
picture as they lined the stage on either
side of the throne. The second par
consisted of the following programme
Duets and Trio.-Misses Orenshaw
Stone, Halstead, Allen, Lassiter
and Lyon.
Little Runaway, Recitation.
Miss Mary Bell Young.
Chanson DIES Alpes, 7. p. Ryder
Miss Pat Lou Jones.
La Redemption Polka, Hofer
Miss Isabel Horner.
Entertaining Sisters Beau. Recitation
Miss Zene Lassiter.
Christmas Bells March, A. p. Wymar
Misses Pinkston and Phipps.
The Spider and the Fly, Song
Little Girls.
Flute Solo. Mr.. Shelby
Last Rose of Summe, Air Earie.
Piano, Miss Daisy Stephen,
Shower of Roses,
Misses Phipps and Beacon.
The Gobble uns I'll Git you, Recitation
Miss Eta Halstead.
Tritonem Galop, Labitsky
Misses Horuer and Pinkston
Becalmed. Recitation
/ Miss Edna O'Neil
Night Birds are Cooling, Sayers
Miss Lizzie Piukston.
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The Young Ladies Heard From Also.

The Young Ladies Heard From Also.
The young men of Henderson are
not to win all the honors at school.
Miss Lucy Dean, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. s. Dean, has just returned from
Chowan Baptist Institute, Murfrees-
boro, where she won the highest honor
in school, being the only one to get
four golden reports. She was perfect
every quarter in department., and was
absent from no duty during the session.
There are more than 60 boarders in the
school and a number of day scholars,
and to get first distinction among so
many bright young ladies is an achieve
ment to be proud Of
Miss Willie Phelps. daughter of Mrs.
| Cora A. Phelps. has also returned
home from the same school. She toe
stood high in her studies and got good
reports. This school grades very high
No medals were awarded. Those who
know these young ladies will not be
surprised to hear such pleasing things
of them. Henderson has cause to be
proud of her girls as we'll as her boys
and she is.
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Census EnumeratOrs.

Enumerators commenced work all
over the country Monday morning
gathering statistics and other informal
ton for the eleventh census. The fol-
lowing facts about this (the 2nD dis
trict, of which Mr.. Madison Hawkins
is Supervisor, will be of interest to our
readers no doubt. There are in all l96
enumerators, of which 90 are white Re-
publicans, 33 colored Republicans, So
Democrats, 10 no party, Prohibition
Tor 3rD party, Jew, 3 ladies.
The enumerators for Vance county
are:
Will L. Garlick, Ed J. Kittrell, Pres
ley f. Rowland, c. S. Hedgepeth, w.
H. Blacknall, H. F. Plummer, d. S.
Marrow, Jordan Peace, colored, Judge
II. Foster, colored. Ed w. Turner,
colored, Jas. c. Wyche. colored.
OF the Republicans appointed the
/ application of many was not filed in
the Supervisors office at all, we I'M
derstahd. Although it was his duty to
make recommendations, in some in
stances this matter was taken out OF
his hands entirely and appointments
were made direct from Washington
without his endorsation or knowledge
And not only this but after appoint
ments had been made and the parties
had commenced work, acting under
commissions made out and signed by
the proper authorities, changes have
been made, competent white men being
replaced by negroes. This has been
done at the instance of the cOloreC
Congressman. notwithstanding Super
intendent Porter says in one of his Of
fetal documents over his own signature
that enumeratOrs ..shaH be selected
solely ,cith reference to fitness, and with
out refe,esrc to their political party Of:
fHations.' The italics are ours.
We would not embarrass Mr.. Haw
kins by seeking such information as il
justice to himself and the department
under which he is acting he would have
to decline making public, but the fact
are understood to be as above stated
and as far as the changes made are con
cerned we know that to be true. AnC
so, thanking the Supervisor. who ha
sought to put in only good and compe
tent persons, with reference first t
their fitness, as specified by Superinten
dent Porter himself. for furnishing IL
with the number and classification o
enumerators operating under him il
this district, we had to make oursel
content with being able to gather out
side facts as best we could.
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Resolutions of Thanks.

At a meeting Of the Vance Guards
and the Confederate Veterans held
Immediately upon their return from
the unwilling ceremonies at Rich
mOnd, the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
LIST. That we desire to express to
the people of Virginia our high ap-
probation of the noble effort to per-
petuate the fame and memory of
RObt. f. Lee.
Cd. TO the citizens of Richmond we
return our most hearty thanks for
their open-handed hospitality and
kind attentions in every way extend
ed us.
Sd. Especially to the members OF
Lee Camp No. l. will the Veterans
| of VancecOunty, n. c., ever cherish a
soldiers appreciation for their lavish
provision for our soldier wants and
! comforts.
| 4th. 10 the ladies along our line OF
march, who hOnOred us with their
presence and inspired us with their
| plaudits, we the young soldiers OF
| the Vance Guards, desire to say that
we shall ever hold in grateful rcmem.
| brance their cherished demOnstra.
| tons, and intend that the recOllec
| ton Ofthese shall always stimulate
us to follow the example of the great
soldier and Christian Hero, Robert
! f. Lee.
9TH. That a copy of these resolu
tiOns be sent to General Charles
Anderson, Lee Camp No. !, and that
the Dispatch Times and State, G
Richmond, and the GOLD LEAF an(
IOmaha Wk. of Henderson.
Col. W. H. Cheek, Chairman; VIM
IL. S. Burgwyn, X. W. Coghill, f. l.
Fleming, A. Hatchett, Veterans
Capt. H. Perry. LIST Sergt. p. Il
Jones. Corporal. H. Bridgers, Vance
! Guards
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-06-05

Prof. McIver who was here conduct
ing the Teachers Institute last week
closed his labors Friday afternoon and
returned to Raleigh Saturday. There
was a large attendance the closing day
many people being here from the coun-
try. And as the session began to draw
to its close the citizens of the town
turned out in larger numbers, and each
one realized how much had been missed
by not being there all the time. Prof.
McIver made splendid talk in the
morning, taking for his subject educa-
ton i'll general and the public schools
in particular. He is an apt and ready
speaker, sound and logical reasoner,
and an earnest advocate of the cause in
| which he is laboring. In the afternoon
he spoke principally on the subject OF
female education and showed how the
girls are Disseminated against in this
matter as in others. But we will not
attempt here to follow him. In an.
other article we have given brief
synopsis of his speech, which unavoid.
able must go over until next week.
Suffice to say Prof. McIver did good
work here and it will be productive of
good results. He has aroused interest
on the subject of education and the
true character and value of the public
school as never before He has placed
the public school in its proper light be-
fore the community, and made its
friends and supporters men who have
heretofore been careless and Indifferent
on the subject. We are glad Prof
McIver has been amongst us. He has
done us a great service and the COM
munity is under lasting obligations to
him. Next week we will say more on
the subject.
Mr.. w. r. Henry delivered an ad.
dress in the afternoon. AS was to
have been expected it was fine effort
beautifully conceived and admirably
expressed. 1t was strong plea in be-
half of education, and the support and
efficiency of the public school. No
comments of ours will do the speech
justice, and as it was such a good edu.
cational document we asked Mr.. Henry
for the manuscript that we might pub.
fish it. Owing to its length, however
it is crowded out this week, also.
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Letter from RingwOOd.
ROSEWOOD, n. C., May 9th,

R1SSWOOD, N L., May Z.tn, lSsW.
EDITOR GOLD LEAf:-In a recent visit
to Springhope and Nashville had oppor-
tunity to notice crops in Halifax and Nash
counties.
Tobacco crops in the Aventville, Hill
liardston, Hunts and CaStalia sections are
all that could be desired, and the showers
now falling are the very thing for all
crops.
At Nashville l found many old friends
and the town has grown considerably since
my last visit. presenting neat, comforta-
BILE appearance. The Argonaut has done
much for the upbuilding of the place and
should be literally sustained. The rail-
road now talked of, from Henderson to
Nashville, would add no little to Nash
viile's prosperity, and l most sincerely
hope it may be built. The ,irgondm ever
on the alert for the building up of the town
strongly advocates the enterprise and
heard no one oppose it.
While the Democrats Of Nash advocate
the claims of Jacob Battle, Esq, their
countyman, for solicitor, heard many en-
comiums passed on Mr.. Henry of your
town, and his eloquence, ability and worth
highly Landed.
was very much panied to learn of the
death Of the wife of my esteemed friend
DR.. Z. 5. Boyd and tender to him my sim
cere coincidence in his sore affection.
Your correspondent fully intended to
visit Oxford this week /; also your city, but
professional business of an urgent nature
causes me to forego that most delightfully."-
anticipated pleasure. q. f. NJ.
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State Medical Society.

This body, which was in session i'll
our neighboring town of Oxford last
week, adjourned Thursday. The meet
ing was very pleasant and profitable
one we are told. Something like two
hundred physicians from ali parts OF
State were present. That they were
Hospitality entertained need not be
stated Oxford is the home of hospi-
tally. culture and refinement. The
address of welcome was delivered by
/ Hon. \. H. A. Williams, and respond
ed to by d.. J. A. Hodges, of Fayette-
vile. The annual Grafton was deliv-
cred by DR.. W. ]. Jones, of Goldsboro.
Wednesday night a ball was given
complimentary to the visitors, which
is said to have been very enjoyable
affair.
There were before the Association G.
applicants for license. 9 of whom were
| colored men.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year:
President-Dr. r. II. Lewis, of Raj
| eigh.
Vice Presidents-First, DR.. S. w.
Battle, of Asheville second, DR.. J. L.
Nicholson, of Richmond third, DR.. w
II. Lilly, of Concord.
| Secretary-Dr. J. NJ. Hays, of Ok.
ford
Treasurer-Dr C. NJ. Pool, of era.
ven county.
Orator-Dr. /. G. Broughton, O.
Reidsville.
Essayist-Dr. T. E. Anderson, O.
Statesville.
The president announced the follow.
ing committees:
Committee on Publication-Drs
Thos. F. Wood, w. W. Lane. J. NJ
Hays, T. S. Burbank.
Obituary Committee-Drs. S. S
Satchwell, J. D. Roberts. w. J. Jones
Geo. a. FoOte.
Chairmen of Sections Practice, DIR
w. II. Harrell. Surgery, DR.. Oscal
McMullen. Obstetrics, DIR. w. p
Wilmington. Gynacology, DR.. J. w
Long. Materia Medica. DR.. X. NJ
Ferguson. Anatomy and Physiology
DI. W. A. Graham. Pathology ant
Microscopy, DR.. Albert Anderson
Therapeutics, DR.. w. II. Wilson.
State Medicine and Medical Juris
prudence-Dr. I. NJ. Taylor.
Pitman Prize-Drs. w. c. McDutfie
J. w. Mcneil, 7. D. Haigh.
Leader of Debate-Dr. w. &. Gallo
way.
The Association will meet next yea
in Asheville.
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List Your Taxes.

The County Commissioners at their
meeting Monday passed a resolution to
the effect that all persons who fail to
list their taxes at the proper time &C
cording to law, will be required to pay
double tax hereafter. They will meet
the second Monday in July to hear
complaints and allow such persons as
have not done SO to list their taxes. but
after that date they will not give fur
Their attention to such matters, save to
conform strictly to the law. Failure
to list taxes not only subjects the party
to double pay, but it is also misde-
meanor, punishable by fine or impris-
onment. The tax books are now open
and all persons should attend to this
matter at once. 1t is important that
they should. if they want to be saved
annoyance and extra expense.
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Disfinouisned Guests.

OF the many able and excellent gen.
tlemen of the medical profession who
attended the State Medical Convention
in Oxford last week, the following
named stopped over and spent a night
i'll Henderson Oh their return home
DIR. Chas. J. O'Hagan, Greenville, DIR.
S. S. Satchwell, Burgaw, DR.. l.. j.
Picot, Littleton, DIR. John Mcdonald.
Washington, with DR.. J. II. Tucker.
DR.. Thos. F. Wood. Wilmington.
with Rev. Alex Sprunt.
DR.. 4. r. Zollicof'er, DR.. \. B.
Pierce, Weldon, DIR. D. B. Zollicotfer
Garysburg, with Mr.. A. c. Zollicoffer
DR.. Geo. A. Foote, Warrenton, with
DIR. w. T. Cheatham.
DIR. Winborne Of BERTHE, with DR.
A. Cheatham.