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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-15
Mrs. JOE PERSONS REMEDY
THE GREAT BLOOD
:. PURIFIER. :.
DIR. HILLS OPINION,

GoLDsBoRo. n. c., Oct. %, 1889.
MRS. JOE PERSON.
Dear Madan:-About April, 1887, treat
ed Sam Privett, lad about J5 years of
age, for ScrOfula, affecting the glands of
the neck In spite of all treatment they
grew from bad to worse, finally supperat-
ing and becoming running sores. In the
latter part of that year you were in Colds
boro, saw the boy and proposed to treat
considered his chances for life very small
and told you so, and that if you would
even benefit him with your remedy, would
give you certificate OF that fact. That
You have done your part, tie boy is now a
living witness. and | shall not hesitate to
furnish your remedy in any similar cases
NAV be called on to treat. 1 am,
Very truly,
THOMAS HILL, NJ. ID.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-15

CHARLOTTE has just held an election
to determine whether or not bonds to
the amount of s75,ooo''shall be issued
for street improvements. Out of a
registered vote of 9SS, only 81 votes
were cast against the proposition. Tha,
shows what kind of people Charlotte s
citizenship is composed of.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-15

The Murphy Bulletin thus records
the fact of the marriage of the editor
of the Waynesville Cou,ier to Miss
Lizzie Sentell, of that place:
Our congratulations are extended to
Brother Z. V. Rogers, of the Waynes-
vile Courier, and our sympathies to
the lady who has taken the fearful bur
den upon her frail shoulders of support
ing country editor.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-15

The Southern Baptist Convention,
now in session at Fort Worth, Texas, is
probably the largest religious body ever
assembled before, certainly in the South.
Men of great learning and ability are
in the convention. North Carolina
is well represented and has received a
share eff the honorS. Two of the vice
Presidents are Rev. +. II. Pritchard,
ID. d., and Col. L. l.. Polk. Rev. 7.
W. Carter, D. D., of Raleigh preached
the convention sermon and his effort
is spoken of as mastery one, fully up
to the expectation of his admiring
friends.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-15
THE MANAGEMENT.

The high character and eminent bus
mess qualifications of the gentlemen
composing the company give ample as
surance of the faithful discharge of their
obligations.
Mr.. W. f. Owen, of South Boston,
Va. the president, is member of the
firms of Owen, Barbour & Smith, W.
S. Barbour & Co., and the Barbour
Buggy Co., and is man of large for
tune and signal success in the CONNER
cial world.
OF the vice-presidents-Mr. c. M.
Hawkins, of Raleigh, is identified with
some of the most extensive enterprises
Of the State and possesses executive
abilities of the highest order; DR.. H.
G. Herndon is president of the Bank of
Oxford has great wealth and is leader
and counsellor in Oxford business af-
fairs; and Capt. A. H. A. Williams is
ex-president Of the Oxford & Hender-
son Railroad, enjoys the fullest conf
dence Of the people and has State
wide prominence as a business man.
Mr.. w. G. Reed, the secretary. is
one of the most prominent and infu-
entail tobacconists, and brings money,
brains, experience and solid worth to
this great work.
Mr.. w. II. Hunt, the treasurer, is
the cashier of the Bank of Oxford, and
young man of the highest integrity.
Mr.. r. T. Gray, director, is a lead
ing member of the Raleigh bar and con-
nected with the G. F. & Y. V. r. R.,
and is progressive and safe Mr.. R. R.
Roberts is a senior partner of Rich
mond, Va, wholesale shoe house and
is fully imbued with the spirit of the
times; Mr.. W. a. Davis and Mai. n.
A. Gregory are business men who have
demonstrated the possession Of enter
prise. energy and ability III almost
every important business movement
inaugurated here; and Mr.. J. B. Booth
is rising tobacconist of grit and bright
future.
Oxford reaches up for a higher and
| tirmer hold and receives fresh impetus
to climb the ladder of progress with the
organization of the Oxford Land. I'M
provement and Manufacturing Co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-15
To whom it NAV concern-This is

To whom it may concern-This is
to certify that after taking one jug OF
Microbe Killer l was permanently
cured Of a severe attack of bronchitis
and pulmonary Inflammation, said ill.,
ness having resisted all methods of
medical treatment.
| cheerfully recommend VIM. Rad
ANS Microbe Killer as being more
than is claimed for it.
HENRY " NELLY,
with Rice, Rom & Co., II Camp St.
New Orleans, Feb. II, 1887.
! For sale by M. Dorsey, druggist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-15

Our Oxford friends are moving
They are not content to stand still and
let well enough alone. They are wide
awake, enterprising and progressive,
full of town pride, jealous of its well
fare and ambitious of it's growth and
prosperity. They work together for
the public good knowing that such
course brings individual success. And
what is equally as essential and i'm
portant they do not mind spending
their money in whatever direction is
calculated to be of benefit to the COM
munity. The latest important move
ment on the part of our friends over
the way is the organization Of $780,
900 Land, Improvement and Manufac-
turing Company. From the Day we
get the following particulars
Hail to the Oxford Land, Improve
ment and Manufacturing Company!
1t comes as the harbinger of a great
Industrial awakening!
1t means an organized movement of
progressive capitalists to develop Ok
ford and the resources of it's inviron-
ments, and it starts on its glorious
career with the most glowing prospects
of brilliant success.
This is the most important business
step yet taken in our city. Its magni-
tude and it's possibilities can hardly be
realized at the first blush.
Oxford is already one of the most
conspicuous and brightest stars in North
Cardinals galaxy of thrifty, growing
towns. 1t has attained that proud po-
sition by reason of its natural advan.
tages-its rich agricultural surround
ings, the indomitable pluck and bust
ness sagacity Of its people, its splendid
railroad facilities, it's famous educa
tional institutions and its remarkably
healthful location.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-15
PROGRESSIVE OXFORD.
She takes 1 Big and a Bold Step For
ward.

Organization of "a Land, Improve
ment and Manufacturing Company
An Organization that is Calcula-
ted to Play an Important Part III
the Growth .and.Development OF the
Town.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-15
PUBLISHERS ANNOUNCEMENT

PUBLISHERS AN mEF .
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 he may think
proper.
Address all communications to
GOLD LEAF, Henderson, n. &.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-15

The company will experd $4,000
in improving and developing their prop
erty. They will offer free sites and
money inducements to large manufsc-
turing enterprises of the North to re-
move here. Negotiations with two OF
three extensive concerns are in pro-
gress, and are expected to be satisfac-
torily closed in a short while.
The success of the company is as
sured. The books were opened for the
first time this morning, and already
$40, 900 worth of stock has been placed.
Mr.. J. w. Fry, superintendent of the
Cape Fear & Yadkin Valley Railroad,
is the purchaser of a large block. -Four
experienced travelling representatives
have been sent out to canvass North
and South, and it is most likely that
the last share will be taken before many
weeks have ELAPSED.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-15

GENERAL JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON. has
been chosen to unveil the Lee statue
in Richmond on the 2oth. The Sc
lection is one that will be applauded
BY all the Southern veterans.
john A. CAPEN,
Notary Public, Galveston Co., Tex
SAN MARCOS, Tex, Sept. II, 1887
Mr.. William Radam-Dear Sir: The
Microbe Killer, find, is a splendid
thing. Can l get the agency here
My little boy that was effected with
worms is cured and getting fat and
rosy. My father is also using your
medicine, and is improving very fast
Very Respectfully,
Mrs. ALICE LEE.
For sale by NJ. Dorsey, druggist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-15
THE COMPANY.


The plan and purposes of the Oxford
Land, improvement and Manufacture
ing Company are outlined in the pros
pectus which appears il our advertising
columns.
The company has been duly incorpo-
rated by and under the laws of North
Carolina.
The charter is liberal in it's provis-
ions, and is of itself a franchise of very
great value. 1t authorizes the COM
pany:
l. To own real and personal estate
to any amount.
9. To build towns.
3. To buy and sell lands, mines,
minerals, mineral options, &c.
4. To construct water-works, gas
works, street railways, tram-ways, tel
ephones and telegraph systems, facto-
RES, hotels, warehouses, etc.
Since the organization Of this COM
pany it has acquired by purchase sol
acres of land in and adjoining Oxford.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-15
A BIG SHADOW.

You may put it down for certain that
there is 10 substance in these promises.
Merchants can't sell below cost and live
Off their losses. If they charge half price
another. You must pay for the pua as
we'll as the goods.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-15
Alliance Wagon,

one Of the best wagons sold. 1t cannol =.
excelled. We are prepared to do ali klDs,
OF work with neatness and dispatch, s~
make speciality of carriage painting,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-15

For sale by NJ. Dorsey, druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-10
THREE MEN ED.
Columbus and Hooking Coal Dock Con-
sumed by the Flames.

ASHLAND, Wis, July 5.-Within the
sight of hundreds powerless to save yester-
day three firemen met death in the burning
of the 2,0O0-ton steamer Iron King and
the destruction of valuable portion of
the Columbus and Hooking Coal company
dock. The injuries of another are almost
necessarily fatal and the life of fifth now
hangs in the balance
The fatal blaze started in the Iron King
In some as yet unexplained manner as the
vessel was engaged in unloading her cargo
of coal. Every effort was strained to save
the steamer, which had done a thriving
business in the carrying trade, but the
flames were soon beyond control and all
the boats upper work and machinery were
burned.
From a coign of vantage on the top of
the adjacent coal dock half dozen fire.
men were directing powerful stream up
on the rapidly consuming steamer when
the disaster occurred which hurled three
lives suddenly into eternity. The flames
leaped from tie boat to an immense mass
of blacksmiths coal Immediately beneath
the place upon which the fremen were
standing in fancied security, and deasen-
ing EXPOSING accompanied by shreaks of
horror from the onlookers.
Blinded by the flames and scorched in
the furnace suddenly reared about them,
the men ran to and fro like sheep, and
finally sought rescue from their agonizing
pain by a leap together down to the dock,
forty feet below. Willing hands quickly
rushed to their assistance, but when the
fated men were removed to a neighboring
store it was found that life had fed from
three, and could hardly tarry much longer
with two others. The names of the dead
are:
GEORGE TANToN, merchant tailor and
secretary of the city fire department.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-10
Chicago Market

CHICAGO, July Flour Unchanged; winter
wheat. 1.4004.SO; spring, 1.4094.S5. Wheat -
Firm; SSA for seller cash; 901s for seller
August; 90A for seller September. Corr
Steady; 35A for seller cash. 374 for sell
Ter August; IS for seller September Oats
Firm: 2SA for seller cash; 275a for seller
August: 272s9271a for seller September. Rye
Quiet; at 47A. Barley Steady. Prime timothy
-130 Flax seed = 1.33. Whiskey LOO
Pork Dull; 1900 for seller cash; 11.75
for seller August. Lard-Firm $40 for seller
cash; 6.0006.021a for seller September. Should
ers-5.21G5.25, short clear, 5.45 05.50; short ribs
51595.55. Butter-Quiet: creamery, 110I5H ::
dairy, 7114. Cheese-Inactive; full cream ched-
dars, 7971a; flats, 714@71a; young Ameri
cas-, ~ @ "a. Eggs = Fresh, 901O.
Hides = Unchanged; heavy and light green
sailed, 54@6; sailed bull, 5; green sailed calf
6A@7; dry flint, 6@7; dry sailed hides, 6; dry
calf. 5G6. Tallow-Unchanged; No l, solid pack
ed, A, No. ?, 3h;, cake. AZ.
Flou1-Receipts, 1900: shipments, $4,000.
Wheat-Receipts, 1900: shipments, 245.0On
Corn-Receipts, 464, 90: shipments, 1, 900
Oats-Receipts, 276 O0c shipments. 205,JJU.
CHICAGO, July THE Drovers' Journal re-
ports: Cattle Receipts 14OOO steady TO shade
higher; beeves, 4.5004.75; steers 3.5OQ4 40;
stockers ana feeders, 2.2003. 25: cows, bulls and
mixed. 1.1O03 10; Texas cattle, 1908. co.
Hogs-Receipts, 81 900, strong: mixed, 3.7503 80;
heavy, 3.7O@3.95; light, 3,7O94O5; skips,
3.OO03. 40. Sheep-Receipts, 5000; steady;
natives, 3.5O@5.1O; western, 3.75Q4.5O; Texans
3.00G14.25; lambs, 4.90@6.1O.
The Drovers' Journal special cabesram from
London quotes top American cattle at 1a@5s high
er per pound, at 129125. per pound estimated dead
yveiUhts
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-10
Wood as Food.

Probably no modern science presents
wider field for speculation than that
of chemistry, and more especially, per-
haps, that branch of the science which
treats of organic compounds. Since
the day when Wohler overthrow the
notion that organic substances were
exclusively the products of the opera
ton of so-called vital force by his
discovery of the synthesis of urea a
great number of bodies, hitherto OBJ
tanned only in Natures laboratory,
have successfully been built up, as a
result of careful and most minute
study of their exact nature.
The discovery of the preparation of
substances by artifice, more particular
ly the dyes, has. as a matter of course,
Influenced very considerably home and
foreign industries. What shall be said,
then, when chemistry promises to solve
hard problems of political and social
economy? In an address delivered at
Heidelberg, by no less eminent an
authority than Victor Meyer, it is an
nounced 'that we may reasonably
hope that chemistry will teach US to
make the fibre of wood the source of
human food" What an enormous
stock of food. then, will be found. if
this becomes possible, in the wood of
our forests, or even in grass and straw.
The fibre of wood consists essentially
of cellulin CO, H1O, O5. Can this be
made to change into starch? Starch
has exactly the same percentage COM
position, but, as every one knows, it
differs very much in its properties, and
the nature of it's molecule is probably
much more complex. Cellulin is of
little or no dietetic value, and it is not
altered, like starch, in boiling water.
1t really gives glucose when treated
with strong sulphuric acid, as is easily
shown when cottonwood, which is
practically pure cellulin, is merely inn
mersed in it. Starch gives the same
product when boiled with weak acid.
The author further quotes the re-
searches of Hellrigel, which go to show
beyond dispute that certain plants
transform atmospheric nitrogen into
albumen. and that this process can be
improved by suitable treatment. The
production, therefore, of starch from
cellulin, together with the enforced in
crease of albumen in plants would, he
adds. in T, atty signify the abolition OF
the bread question. 1t must be borne
in mind however, that theory, fascinat-
ing and promising thought it may be.
is not always capable of being followed
up by practical result.-LOndon Lam
Get.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-10

Pythians Threaten to Boycott the Milwau
kee Brewers.

MILWAUKEE, July 2.-There is prom
Use of big rumpus between the local
Knights of Pythias management and
the brewers. According to the knights
the brewers have not contributed nearly
as much toward the conclave guarantee
fund ac they ought, or as lhuch as it was
under stood they would. For weeks, it is
said, the local committee has been wrang
ling with the beer producers, but to no
effect. As last resort, the knights have
agreed upon a desperate remedy. They
propose to boycott, so far as the visiting
knights are concerned. the production
Of the local brewers, and already
negotiations are in progress with
the Budweiser brewery, of st. Louis, to Sc
cure sufficient supply of beer from that
city to meet the demands of the visitors.
Manager Williams will make final effort
to bring the local brewers to time, and if
he fails the threat of the knights will doubt
less bera ried into effect.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-10

They Threaten Those Who Maintain a
Black List.

New YORK, July 3.-The American
Boilermakers' association today decided
to organize local boards in various cities
to have control of local matters. The
next meeting will be held at St. Louis.
President Curran, of the Interna-
tionaI Brotherhood of Bollermakers,
who was present, delivered the address, in
whi.h he denounced as untrue the state
ment that the brotherhood was arrayed
against the manufacturer Preferring to
report the manufacturers were to have
black list, he said organized
labor was opposed to such a step, and the
man who first adopted it would be sure to
go under Several of the manufacturers,
in reply. said no such a thing as a black
list had been thought of.
At the evening session the apprentice
ship report went over to the next meeting
The insurance scheme is to be formulated
by the committee.
Adjourned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-10
Deepest Coal Mine in the World.

The deepest coal mine is at St. Andre
du Porter, France, and yearly pro-
duces 100000 tons of coal. The mine
is worked with two shafts, one 1852
feet deep and the other 1888. The
latter shaft is now being deepened and
will soon touch the 4,000-foot level. A
remarkable feature in this deep mine
is the comparative low temperature ex-
perienced. which seldom rises above 70
degrees Fahrenheit The gold and
silver mines of the Pacific coast of
our own country, at depth of less
than half that of the French coal mine,
often have much difficulty to admit OF
working. In some levels of the great
Comstock lode the temperature rises as
LII III aS 12O de rrees.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-10
DUTY PLACED ON CORN,


France Extends its Tariff From American
Pork to Corn
PARIS, July 5.-The senate has shown
its hand plainly in regard to American
questions. After long debate it voted in
favor of a duty of three francs on corn
and six francs en- corn meal. 1t was
distinctly avowed that the duty on
com was to be considered only a
continuation of the policy toward Ameri-
can pork. Comte de CARL declared that
the importation of Amel lean pork was
only another mode of importing Asneri-
can corn, and French farm
ers could not maintain them
selves against it. The prohibition
of pork was right and ought to be main
tained and the duty shonld also be made
prohibitive. Millauk called attedtion to
the fact that American pork is prohibited
on the ground of alleged unhealthfulness.
He declared this merely pretext.
An article published in the Temps,
thought to reflect. the views of the govern
ment, suggests there might be circum-
stances under which it might be desirable
to withdraw the prohibition against pork
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-10
A Poor WAY to Die.

MILWAUKEE, July 5.-A man well
known in Milwaukee, R, H. Passmore, COM
mitted suicide at Tacoma, Wash, by cut
ting his throat and stabbing himself
in the heart with small penknife
While in Milwaukee he was connected
with the First National bank and was
we'll thought of. His wife and children,
who were visiting here, left as soon as
they heard the sad news.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-10
WILL HIS NERVE FAIL HIM.
Baker has a Chance to Make His I'm.
priSOnment Short.
By Turning States Evidence He May
Regain His Liberty.
Significant Remarks of Judge Parish
in Sentencing Him.

ASHLAND, Wis, July 5.-The text of
Judge Parish's remarks in sentencing E.
W. Baker, the alleged Hurley bank rob-
Der. to prison, are made public and cause
considerable comment. 1t is limited that
there is between the lines strong bid for
Baker TO turn state S evidence. Address
ing Baker, the Judge said:
of course | cannot judge now as to
whether you with others, perhaps are
guilty. Your guilt is established.
think the jury were justified in finding
the verdict that they did, and if they be-
ieved the evidence of the state to be true
they were warranted in bringing II YER
dict of guilty. | believe, further, you
were not the originator of this scheme to
rob the bank of that amount of money.
The amount of the robbery was
large amount. But the law does not make
much distinction after the sum of 500
bas been stolen. | feel under cir
cumstances, taking the amount of money
stolen, there is not much chance for me to
show you leniency, Notwithstanding | be-
lleve you did not originate the robbery
You have not made any restitution of the
money that was taken. Your whole in
huence has gone entirely against the state,
and with your confederates and in the law
you are guilty and | have to take the
case as find it. At some other period
something might occur that I could and
Wilt you were unjustly convicted, or if
the penalty was severe-throw my inhu-
ence towards committing your sentence, at
least, # circumstances are such that ] feel
warranted In doing so, and the ends of
justice would be served thereby"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-10
OUR TRADE WITH FRANCE.
Will Not Meet Our Economic War With
Concessions.

PARIS, July 3.-A deputation of mem
bers of the chamber of deputies, represen-
ting the department Finistere Cotes du
Nord and Loire informally called upon M.
Roche, minister of commerce, today, and
urged that the government maintain the
the law prohibiting the importation of
American lard.
M. Roche replied that the vote on the
Mex inley bill had changed Frances CON-
mercial position toward America The
prohibition of the importation of Ameri-
can lard, he said, might have been one of
the movements for the passing of the Nc
kinley bill The question of the admis-
sion of lard had become a secondary
question as compared with the whole trade
between France and America; but, apart
from what the government might decide
upon after further negotiations with
America s avowal of an economic war by
concessions. He assured the deportation
that no immediate change would be made
in the existing position.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-10
Brutal A fraY

GREEN BAY, Wis, July Mike Nc
Cabe, while slightly intoxicated, fred a
fire cracker in William Engels saloon on
the night of the 4th. Engels became
furious, bounced on McCabe and beat him.
Later McCabe returned to the saloon to
buy drink, when Engels again COM
menced to beat him. McCabe drew a
large jack-knife and plunged it III Engels
abdomen, inAicting serious wound
Engels is in a critical condition. McCabe
was arrested and is in jail He pleads
self-defense.