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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-06-05

The census enumeration has begun
his inuuisitorlal work. He will ask
you many questions that are legitimate
and some that are impairment, but
don't blame him. He is simply
acting under orders from higher au-
thority. Superintendent Porter, who
sits back in his luxur:ously appointed
office in Washington and draws big
salary,is the gentleman who conceived
the idea of enquiring into your private
and personal affairs to ascertain wheth-
er you are of sound mind and body,
and owe your neighbor anything. II
YOU are weak minded, or suffer from
chronic disease if any member Of
your family is idiotic or deformed in
any way; he wants to know it. He
has as much right to ask you if you
love your wife, which one of your
children is your favorite whether you
have corns and bunions on your feet /;
or do you take your liquor straight or
prefer a little sugar and water iii it.
But Mr.. Porter is daisy and he seems
to realize it.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-06-05
TO THE PRESS ASSOCIATION.
DURHAM, N. c., May ~, 1890.

DURHAM, N. T., May %, 1890.
Mr.. John B. Sheriff., Secretary of the
North Carolina Press Association,
Concord, n. c.:
My DEAR SIR The Common
wealth Club has heard with great
pleasure, that the Press Association
of the State, has decided to hold its
next annual convention in the town of
Durham, beginning July 20, 1890,
and | have been directed to say to
you, on the part of the Commonwealth
Club, that we cordially welcome the
association to Durham, and shall do
all in our power to make your sojourn
in our midst very pleasant one.
Trusting that we shall be honored
with full delegation on the part of
the press, and promising hearty well
come and a pleasant occasion to all
who come, | beg to remain, very cor
daily yours, J. S. CARR,
President Commonwealth Club.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-06-05

HENRY NJ. STANLEY, the African ex-
plorer, will marry a Miss Dorothy
Tenant of London. He will soon be
appointed Governor-General of the
Congo Free State, by King Leopold,
and will thereby become the ruler OF
100000 people. Twenty years
ago "Hank' Stanley was St. Louis
newspaper reporter, receiving SIS a
week, and living in an humble room
on questionable street of that city.
There is no telling to what eminence a
man may attain by fortunate turn of
the tide.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-06-05

No town can be prosperous, pro-
gressive and thrifty unless the citizens
show their faith by taking an active
part in the business thereof and talking
up their town. There must be no
folding of hands and waiting for the
outside world to come in and build
up the enterprises of the city. Capital
lists generally will give us a lift il we use
our tongues and tell them the truth
about what we have worth lifting
The growth of Henderson is here to
stay if we take proper efforts to make
the town what its advantages of posi-
ton and natural surroundings are
destined to make it, the metropolis OF
the Golden Belt. Let US leave nothing
undone to hasten this growth and de-
relopment.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-06-05

THIS is grand day in Richmond
the unwilling of the Lee monument
and the whole South is present in
spirit to do honor to the peerless and
immortal leader.
From Potomac to the Rio Grande,
The loyal heart and willing hand,
Is Ion to Richmond" all to see
The Immortal Robert Edward Lee.
Mt. Olive 7elcgram, Nay z9M.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-06-05

SOME things we have learned to ex-
pect from the ultra portion Of the
Northern press, and some things we
do not expect. For instance, we ex-
pected just such "rot' as that fool in
distress, Elliott F. Shepard, of the New
York Mail and Express, treated the
country to in his mad rawlings about
the homage paid to Robert f. Lee in
Richmond last Thursday, but we did
not expect such sentiment as this
from the Tribune, when it says:
That the people of the South should
delight to honor the memory of their
great and popular leader, need not
and does not, reflect on their loyalty
in the slightest degree.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-06-05
PUBLISHERS 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 wri-
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 lie may think
proper.
Address all communications to
GOLD LEAF, Henderson, n. &.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-06-05

Gov. FowLE has appointed as COM
misSioners to represent North Carolina
in the Worlds Fair, Chicago, Col. \.
B. Andrews end Col. Thos. B. keogh,
with Messrs. Elias Carr and G.. A.
Bingham as alternates. Our State
should have an exhibit in full keeping
with its enterprises, resources and i'm
portance.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-06-05

CONGRESS has passed the Mckinley
Tariff bill. This makes Democratic
success but the surer-if the people
will only wake up to a sense of their
true situation. 1t should grind them
into a revolt that will result in favor
of trade, and upset the Republi-
can party for all time.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-06-05
pOrtanCe.

For a safe and certain remedy for fever
and ague, use DR.. j. ii. McLean'S Chills
and Fever Cure: it is warranted to cure
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-31
SIX PERISH AT SEA
narrowing Tale Told by a
Survivor of the Crew.
ON A RAFT NEARLY TEN HOURS.
One Man Dies Half an Hour After Being
Rescued.

Shipwrecked ON Sunday Night in the
Storm-Terrible Battle for Life While
llCIinginE to the Floating House of the
schooner-one by One Drop on Into
the Ocean.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. 31.-A terrible
tale of suffering from shipwreck was
told here by Charles Vollenberg, the only
survivor of crew of eight who had
shipped on the three-masted schooner
Lucinda d. Potter for a voyage to Nor
folk.
The vessel capsized in the storm of
Friday last, and Vollenberg and Captain
Evans were picked up in an exhausted
condition by the schooner A. D. Lansom,
Captain Smith. Captain Evans, who had
been injured, died soon after being taken
on board the Lansom, which arrived at
this port yesterday with the dead body.
VolIenberg says that the vessel was
thrown on her beam end in a hard squall
of the Jersey coast, off Barnegat. He,
the captain and the crew climbed on the
afterhouse.
The first wave swept the cook and q
man known as Jim overheard. The sur
vivors constructed q raft. Captain Evans
was hardly able to move, but managed
to crawl onto it. The cold was intense,
and one by one the men dropped off into
the ocean until the captain, Vollenberg
and another man alone remained.
On Sunday morning the raft was
sighted by the Lansom, but before she
came up the third man was washed away
and Captain Evans died soon after he
was taken aboard.
The men were on the raft for nearly
ten hours, with the sea dashing over
them and the cold, biting wind piercing
to their very vitals.
Captain Cornelius Smith of the Lam
som, through whose efforts the rescue
was effected, is grizzled old veteran of
the sea. He lives in Bridgeton, N. J.
Captain Evans body lies in an under
takers establishment here awaiting the
action of relatives or friends.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-31
WORK OF CONGRESS.

Several Speeches on the Election Bill
The House Adjourns Until Friday.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.-The House adj
journed to Friday without transacting
any business.
In the Senate, Mr.. Hoar continued his
speech in favor of the Elections bill. Mr..
Wolcott Rep.) addressed the Senate in
opposition to it.
The Financial bill was taken up in
formally, and Messrs. Stewart and Reagan
spoke against it.
The discussion of the Elections bill
was resumed, and Mr.. Teller Rep.) spoke
against it and against the proposed
change in the rules. Mr.. Hale and others
urged the necessity of disposing of the
bill Immediately. -7--- -,.y-..-..-
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-31
MURDERER sawTrLLr.,
He Throws Kisses to the Ladies' svhilo
being Taken TO Prison.

\
DOVER, N. II, Dec 31--A large crowd
was present at the depot when Isaac 3.
Sawtelle, convicted of the murder of his
brother Hiram and sentenced to be
hanged January 5, 1892, was taken
to the State prison at Concord, where he
is to remain until the execution OF his
sentence. He babe farewell to all the
jail officials, thanking them for their
kindness, and as the train left the depot
threw kisses to some ladies on the plat
form and shouted good-by. He was APP
parently in the best of spirits and seemed
to have no fear for the future.
In an interview with a reporter while
en- route to the prison Sawtelle renewed
his statement that he was a victim of
circumstances and a martyr to prejudice
and public opinion. He said:
every member of the jury stated be-
fore going into the box that he had
formed an opinion and that it would
take evidence to change it. One jury
man stated that his mind was made up
and that it would take a good deal to
change him, yet the judge let him go on
because he said he was an honest man. I
think that man had no right to decide as
to my guilt. I wanted to testify, and ex-
pected to say something before sentence
was pronounced, but was not allowed to
do so. My dying words will be that
did not kill my brother Hiram, and did
not know that he was dead until told of
it. DR.. Blood is the man who is re-
sponsible. Some time it will be known
"a deathbed repentance, perhaps,-and
when all is known, it will be found that
am innocent of anything to do with
the murder. have accused him; / ac-
cuse him now. If he had come forward
would have accused him to his face.
He did not dare to appear, he did not
dare to face me. Now that am practi-
cally dead he can do as he pleases."
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-31
THE BOUL0GNE TALK
The Irish Leaders Meet and
Adjourn for a Few Days.
THE RESULT NOT MADE KNOWN.
Parnell and His Friends Go to Lon
don To-Day.

irish Factions in TIpperary Engage in q
Fight-Harrtngton Gives His Opinion
About PAraelI-He Is Sure That Hem
messy Will BE Unseated- win O'Brion
Return to IreIand9
BoULoGNE, Dec. 31.-The statement
Off cially given out in regard to the con-
ference is as follows: ssMr. Parnell and
Mr.. O'Brien met here and had Q pro-
longed conversation, which will be re-
sumed in a few days.
Mr.. Parnells companions were Messrs
John Redmond, w. Redmond, Kenny and
Clancy, all of whom are members of
Parliament; Mr.. Scully, the defeated
Parnell candidate for the House of Com
mons from North Kilkenny, and Mr..
Byrne, editor Of the Dublin Freeman's
journal.
1t is learned that the two leaders met
in a cordial spirit. They agreed that the
conferences should be limited to mem
bers of Parliament Mr. Scully was
therefore excluded from the discussions.
1t is not expected that any more definite
information as to the result of the con-
ference will be obtained than that given
above.
Mr.. Parnell looks we'll but continues to
wear bandage over his eye.
The Pail Mall Gazette, It seems, pub
hshed statement that Mr.. Parnell pro-
posed at the conference that he should be
formally reelected by the whole party as
prelude to his retirement until the gem
eral election. This is denied by Mr..
OBrien.
The conference was very animated,
kilograms being constantly dispatched to
England and ireland, and answers being
received.
All the visitors remained here over
night. The Parnell party went to
London to-day and Messrs. O'Brien and
Gill returned to Paris.
O'Brien's return to Ireland is in doubt.
If the result Of the conference Is satisfac-
tory, he will most likely return to the
United States and continue his interrupt.
ed tour,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-31
Commissioners morgan Surprised.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 31.--The
officials of the Indian Bureau and those
Immediately connected with Indian af-
fairs at the Interior Department, are very
battle at the Pine Ridge agency Indian.
Commissioner Morgan, who had been
congratulating himself on the quiet sup
preston of the Indians, was greatly sur
prised at the dispatch of Indian Agent
Roger. He has practically turned over
the future policy of the administration
to Secretary Noble. The latter laid the
agents dispatch before the cabinet at it's
meeting in the morning. On his return
to the Interior Department Secretary
Noble would say nothing as to the dis
cussion of the matter in the cabinet, and
personally would vouchsafe no informa-
ton as to the measures to be adopted.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-31
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we have made important reduc-
tions in the prices, notwithstand-
ing the fact that most Furs are
advancing in value
Astrachan Capes reduced to
$3.50 and upwards.
Fine Persian Capes at $25.
Fine Mink Capss at reduced
prices.
A few real Alaska Seal Capes
at a bargain.
We also offer OH stock of
Muffs consisting of beaver, nu-
tria, mink, wool seal, Alaska seal,
monkey, lynx and astrachan at
reduced prices. A lot OF chill
dren's Muffs at IS cents each,
very much under value
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-31
speoulatlng on Pope Leo's successor.

PARIS, Dec. 31.-The newspapers of this
city publish dispatches from Rome dis
cussing the possibilities of the PapaI sue
cession. The concensus of opinion is that
Pope Leo XIII. will not be succeeded by
a Frenchman, inasmuch as 1t is under
stood that the colleagues of Cardinal
Lavigerie do not feel disposed to press
his claims for the succession. Should a
foreigner be elected it is thought he will
be either an American or Cardinal
Merailled, Of Switzerland. In the event
of an italian being selected, 1t is believed
that the present Archbishop. of Naples,
Cardinal Guglielmo Sanfelice di Acqua-
vella, may be chosen.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-31
James r. Garfield nIarried.

CHICAGO, Dec. 31.-James r. Garfield,
the second son of the late President Gar
field, last night became the husband of
Helen Newell, daughter of President John
Newell, of the Lake Shore g. Michigan
Southern Railroad. The ceremony, which
was strictly private, was solemnized at 8
o'clock in President Newelrs mansion on
Ontario street. Right Rev. Bishop Nc
Laren, of the Episcopal diocese of Chi
cago, OBLIGATED. After the wedding
supper there was a brilliant reception,
for which nearly 500 invitations were
issued
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-31
FoRCED 10 sToP WORK.
A Large Number of IRON Furnaces to Shut
Down Inds finiEeIy

A Large Number of IRON Furnaces to shut
Down Inds finiteIy. !
PTrTsBURa, Pa, Dec. 31.-The iron fur,
mace proprietors in the Mahoning and
Shenango valleys held an important
meeting in Youngstown, Ohio, during
this morning and resolved that on Jan,
uary 10 they will close down their fur
naces indefinitely.
Twenty three furnaces were repre.
sented. The operators claim that OWING.
to the high railroad tariffs and the pres.
emit cost of coke they are unable to con-
tinue work except at heavy loss. The
coke operators recently reduced the price
OF coke 20 cents per ton, hoping to assist
the furnace men, but the latter insisted
upon greater reduction, which the coke
manufacturers claim they cannot con-
cada
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-31
Destructive Village Fire.

f. LEwEs, Del, Dec. 31.-A disastrous fire
started at Milton, DEL, at $3.50 =. IN, which
resulted in the destruction of tbs princi-
pal business portion of the town. Several
other buildings ond small stores without
insurance on their stock were burned.
The total loss is about $4,000, probably
half covered by insurance. The fire Or
iginated in Burton & Parker's store,
probably from defective fiue.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-31
AChristmas Poem.

II
Oh, how we love the Christmas timsl
And how we love to roam,
To see what we can get that's good,
To beautify our home.
What can we do more worthy
Than a helping hand to lendi
To make our home more cheerful,
And not forget friend.
Now Jane we've talked this over,
And I'll tell you what Wen do;
Wen go to the store the people like,
IT'S the place first met you.
Their name is known all over,
And the boys in the shop agree,
That of all the places in the town
IT'S the store you want to see.
III
It goes from South Main clear to Grand,
And full on every floor;
The prices are what we can stand,
We can ask for nothing more.
The clerks are always civil,
And they wait on you with care.
Their Pictures, Rockers, Lounges,
Are pleasing, new and rare.
So, Jane put on your bonnet,
And button up your shoes;
You make me tired, here waiting,
While bargain we may lose.
Aud If we're short of money,
They will give US q chance to pay,
Come, hurry up my honey,
won't wait another day.
JAMES RETURN.
Well, George, I've seen that store
You talked about tonight,
And it's just rs you have stated
It is a pleasant sight.
Those Sixteenth Century Rockers
In willow, plush, rattan,
Are elegant and durable,
I'll have one if can.
I thought of the night when 6rst we met
Twas on the parlor floor
How much their stock has since improved,
Indeed IL is THE store.
Aud the people seem to know it.,
As they're walking up and down;
It's THE place to buy our furniture
As long as we're in town.
We wish you merry Christmas,
All who helped to make our pile;
And when You come to see us,
We will greet you with a smile.
As sure as Mary had lamb,
And two aud one are three,
If you want to furnish up in style,
We're the fellows you want 10 see.
-MoRIARTY.
AS George and Jane speak, SO do all who visit
our mammoth establishments. We want every
the largest the newest and the best selected
stock OF goods ever shown In the Naugatuck
valley.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-31
WRECKERS SENTENCED.
Reed, Cain and Buett All Sent to State
Prison.

Reed, Cain and Buett All Sent to State
Prison.
Troy, N. Y, Dec. 31.-John Reed, who
was convicted of assisting in spiking the
cabbage switch" on the Central-Hudson
road was sentenced to DannemorH prison
for seven years. He was deeply moved
during the pronouncing of the sentence
and wept bitterly.
He was the only support of an aged
mother, who will now have to be cared
for by the county.
His accomplices in the wrecking, Al
thur Buett and Thos. Cain, entered pleas
of guilty to the Indictment half an hour
later. Buett was given two years in
Clinton prison and Cain three years and
eight months.
They broke down and sobbed aloud
when sentence was pronounced. ~
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-31
DISTRICT OF WATERBURY. IS, Probate
u fHr,r,r 1900 I'll

DISTRICT OF WATERBURY,. S, Probate
u Court, Dec. 26, 1890.
Estate of George Hauser of Water
bury, in said district, assigning debtor.
The voluntary assignment of said debtor hav-
ing been lodged in this Office for record and the
probate thereof, and John H Dillon. of New
Haven, being in said assignment nominated
Ordered, that the 30th day of Dec A. d.
1890, at Q O'Clock in the forenoon, be, and the
same is hereby assigned for a hearing on the
approval of said proposed trustee, and that all
persons interested therein may have notice to.
appear, if they see cause and be heard thereon,
this court directs that this order be published
three times In newspaper having circulation
in said Probate District, before said time as
r. - ELLIS PHELAN. Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-31
OF WATERBURY, S, Probate

nISTRTCT OF WATERBURY, IS, Probate
L. Court Dec 20, 1890.
Estate Of J. Donahns ana =. n. adamssom OF
debtors.
The court of probate for the district of Water
bury hath limited and allowed three months
from the date hereof, for the creditors of said
estate represented insolvent, in which to exhibit
their claims thereto; and has appointed
james A. Hynes and Florence Clohessy commits
sioners to receive and examine said claims;
and has ordered that said commissioners meet
at the probate Office in said Waterbury on the
Goth Of january and 30th of March, 1891, at 10
O'Clock in the forenoon of each of said days, for
the purpose of attending on the business Of said
appointment.
Certified from record, JAMES J.CASSIN, Clerk.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment to
C. f DOWNEY. Trustee.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-31
Fought with sticks,

DUBLIN, Dec. 31.-An exciting encounter
occurred at TpRerary yesterday between
the Parnellites And i-Parnellites. Dur
ing gathering at the mart, the two
factions came to blows with sticks. No
body was seriously hurt. The anti-Par-
nellites were in the majority, and pro-
posed to change the name Of Parnel!
street in New Tpperary.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-31
The Coal supply for Next nronth.

New York, Dec. S1.-The coal sales
agents met here, and after harmonious
discussion of the situation decided to re.
strict production for the month of JAN
uary to 100000 tons, but prices were
left unchanged. Another meeting will
be held on January 10 to decide on the
policy for the coming year.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-31
Harrangton,s Predictions.

DUBLIN, Dec. S1.-At meeting Of the
League here Timothy Harrington said
that the American press did its utmost
to strike down Parnell, but American
audiences would not listen to a man who
raised his voice against Parnell. He was
confident that Hennessy would be un-
seated. The minority were willing to
accept any compromise that Messrs
O'Brien and Parnen would agree upon.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-31
GOV. HIPS AtSsual Message.

ALBANY, N. Y, Dec. 31.-Gov. HilI's
annual message to the Legislature was
sent to the State printer this forenoon
1t will be more voluminous than usual,
and will treat in large measure with
the stereotyped matter that has been the
subjects of comment in the last three
years. The Governor will commend the
working of the ballot reform law, but
will suggest some additional safeguards
for protecting the rights of the illiterate
voters.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-31
An old Man Arrested for Murder.

BETHLEHEM, Pa, Dec. 31.-Henry Lutz,
aged 80 years, was arrested yesterday at
Hicks Mills, near here, for murder com.
mitted in Germany thirty years ago.
and on his deathbed confessed that Lutz
had murdered whole family and that
he had assisted in the butchery. He was 3
nomad and made his home anywhere.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-31
viCe-President 1Iorton,s Position.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81.-Vice- President
Morton, it is stated authoritatively, has
not yet fully determined what course he
will pursue as to the cloture rule. He is
now busily looking up presidents, and is
reading carefully the debate which oc-
CURED in the flfties, when Senator Doug.
lass offered cloture rule to end the
Democratic opposition to the admission
of California.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-12-31
She Killed Her Nephew.

CHICAGO, Dec. 31.-Mrs. Joerndt, the
aunt of Frank Braun, who was found
dead in his saloon at Miller and Polk
streets Saturday morning, has made a
confession. admitting that she fired the
shot that killed her nephew. They had
a quarrel over money matters. She
Alaims that Braun made an attack upon
her and that she shot him in sci defence.