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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-29
I Daily except Sunday Daily
except Monday.

Additional train leaves Oxford daily ex-
eept Sunday II 90 m, arrive Henderson
II O5 p M. returning leave Henderson , 10
p M, daily except Sunday, arrive Oxford
15 m.
No. so, leaving Goldsboro 20 d m and
Raleigh 10 p m daily. makes connection
at Durham with No. 10. leaving at 6 90 p m
daily. except Sunday for Oxford, Hender-
son and all points on o. X H., 0. Il c. and
i. K NJ. roads.
Passenger coaches run through between
West Point and Raleigh via KeySville on
Nos. "a and 102, and IS and 1O3.
Nos. 81 and 53 connect at Richmond from
and to West Point and Baltimore daily ex-
cept Sunday.
Nos 50 and 81 connect at Goldsboro with
trains to and from Morehead City and Will
mingtOn, and at Selma to and from Fayette-
Vile.
No. 81 connects at Greensboro for Fay
etteville.
No 53 connects at Selma for Wilson, C..
Nos 90 and 81 make close connection at
University Station with trains to and from
Chapel Hill, except Sundays.
SLEEPING-CAR SERVICE.
On trains so and 81, Pullman Buff
fet Sleeper between Atlanta and New
York. Danville and Augusta and Green's
bOrO. via Asheville to MOrristown, Tenn
On - and SIS, Pullman Buffet Sleeper
between Washington and New Orleans via
Montgomery. and between Washington
and Birmingham. Richmond and Green's
soro. Raleigh and Greensboro and between
Washington and Augusta. and Pullman
Buffet Sleepers between Washington and
Asheville and Hot Springs
Through tickets on sale at principal
stations to all points.
For rates, local and through time tables,
apply to any agent of the company, or to
SOL HAAS, JAS. l.. TAYLOR.
lrafhc Manager. Gem. Pass. Agent.
W. 4. TURK,
Div. Pass. Agent,
Raleigh, n. {.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-29

When the phonograph was newer in
vention than it is at the present time,
Edison put one of the machines in q
clock and placed it in a guest chamber.
Being great lover of practical joke he
also placed friend in the guest cham
Der one night. Just as his friend was
disrobing he heard voice exclaim:
ELEVEN o'clock: one hour more" It Is
needless to say that slumber did not de-
scend upon the eyelids of the visitor
during that hour. At midnight the
voice exclaimed: Twelve o'clock; pre-
pare to die!' This was too much for the
visitor, and he sprang from his bed and
rushed to the library, where Edison and
his friends were waiting patiently ex-
pecting his appearance. The invention
was soon explained and quiet restored
Kansas City Times
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-29
ReDOrtOrial HOOdOOs.

Speaking Of Zoo babies," said Mr..
Stephen, the superintendent of the gar
den, 'do you know that newspaper re-
porters hoodoo them? It is fact.
"As soon as any of our young animals
get written up they die. Look at our
giraffe. And when the grizzly bears
were born we said not word about them
in public. One we left with his mother
and the other 1 took and began to raise
on bottle.
"One day one of the newspaper men
came out and saw the grizzly baby get
ting its bottle. He wrote it up at length
and the little thing couldn't stand it. 1t
died at once. And so when we have
more babies out here we will keep them
under cover until they get big enough to
stand the hoodoo of newspaper publ
ty."-Cincinnati Times-Star.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-29

A new system Of transportation has
lately come into vogue in Chicago. The
vehicles are called carettes.
The carette is kind of combination
stage and street railway car. Each
vehicle will seat twenty persons. The
seats and backs are upholstered and con-
tain springs. The vehicles are specially
constructed for ease and comfort, and
rest upon patented springs Of novel de-
sign.
A single low step to the platform in
the rear gives easy ingress and egress.
There is said to be an absolute freedom
from jolting In motion. Fast time is
predicted, as, although the motor is only
horse power, there are no blockades such
as obstruct street cars.
AS no tracks are necessary, these car
cites will probably soon be running on
the most exclusively residence streets and
boulevards. They are painted white,
with gold decorations.-New York Jour.
nal
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-29
A Monument of Papers,

At the tenth census there was obtained
by Special Agent North very unique
collection of over II 900 newspapers and
periodicals published in the United
States during the census year, which
collection was arranged, bound and de-
posted for preservation at the congress
sional library. In view Of the great his
torical value Of such q collection, Super
intendent Porter has decided to form q
collection Of all the newspapers, maga-
zines and periodical publications Of every
character and description printed In tho
United States during the present census
year, to serve as a permanent memorial
of the development of this important
branch of American enterprise. This
collection will be made in duplicate, one
set for preservation at the library Of
congress and the other for deposit in tho
National Observation-Disclosures Post.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-29
Statistics Of the Episcopal Church in
the State.
Estate ChrOnicle.1

The following statistics of the Epis-
copal church in North Carolina are
condensed from an address delivered
by Rev. DR.. M. NJ. Marshall before the
Episcopal convention in Tarboro
In 1923, when Bishop Ravenscroft
took charge of the Diocease of North
Carolina (undivided) there were just
seven clergy, 4So communicants and
200 baptisms. Bishop Ravenscroft's s
salary was $3.50, payable semi annually,
exclusive of what he might receive as
rector OF Christ church, in Raleigh.
Bishop Ives succeeded Bishop Raw
enscroft in 1891, and found fifteen
clergy,and 500 communicates. Bishop
Ives Episcopate lasted twenty-one
years, and when he was succeeded by
Bishop Atkinson in 1858, there were
forty clergy in the diocese and over
1000 communicates.
Bishop Lyman was elected to assist
Bishop Atkinson in his duties in 1873,
and at this time, Notwithstanding the
disastrous effects of the civil war, the
clergy had increased to fifty, and the
communicants to 3,74a while the re-
ported contributions tor 1873 amountd
to $55,3SI.58.
From 1873 to 1883 or from the con.
secration of Bishop Lyman to the di.
vision of the Diocease, the number oi
clergy increased from fifty to seventy.
six and the number of communicate!
increased to $3.50. The contribution.
for 1883 were SOL ,817.69
The Diocese was divided in 1883
and since then the number Of clergl
in the State has gone up to IS and th'
communicates now number 7,5oo,-
about 4,4oo in the Diocese of Nortl
Carolina and 3,Ioo in the East Caro-
lima Diocese. There are 165 parrishe
and mission stations in the State.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-29
WAITING FOR MAY.

.Tis weary waiting for May, my dear;
Tis weary waiting for May,
When never breath Of the warm south wind
Comes to open green leaved spray;
Sunshine for some, with Its glow and light;
And for some gray skies-but 1t must be right
'Tis weary loving too well, my deer,
And finding 1t all in vain;
IT'S ever the hand We have clung to most
Can stab with the sharpest pain.
And hope dies harts: but the old wounds stay,
Heal Them hide them, as best may.
My hair was glossy and bright, my dear,
When l watched and waited for May;
Twas silvered long ere learned to know
1t never would come my way.
Yes, know-the May blooms wither and fall;
To have never had them Il worst Of all
/ should Ike to have had time, my dear.
To look back on at close of strife,
And warm myself In q ghostiy sun
Which once had color and Life.
Oh, never had light such golden haze
AS that which shines through the mist Of daysi
The shadows are falling fast, my dear;
The night Is coming soon;
And am fastening fast to O land
That needs nor sun nor moon;
And think beyond the grave III SEQ
Sunshine and springtime kept for me.
Chambers Journal
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-29
Fifty Million Spiders.

The weather was beautiful, not q
breath Of air was stirring, and the atten-
ton Of the citizens Of this place was at
tracted by what at first looked like .
small clond, no larger than mans hand,
low down on the horizon, off to the north
west side Of the city.
As hundreds were watching it, it grew
larger and larger, until it took on the
semb1ance of q bank of fog 1000 feet
long and several feet thick. 1t foated
along in slow, quiet way, but at times
would bend and squirm about in a most
uncanny fashion.
After it had remained quite stationary
In the air for some little time it began to
slowly settle to the earth. A great many
people, who had been attracted by the
strange sight, went out of the town, and,
as the strange visitation came nearer and
nearer to terra firma, it was seen to be
gigantic spider web, fairly alive with
spiders. There must have been 50,OO0,-
600 Of them, and after lowering over the
ground for about five minutes it finally
settled and broke into thousands of
pieces.
disentangled themselves and struck
across the country in all directions, some
on the ground and some on little frag
ments of the web, which foated along
slowly q few feet above the grass, and
each little piece fairly alive with spiders.
The sight drew great crowd, which
quickly scattered when the visitors began
tn scramble toward them
Thousands of them came to the out
slirts Of the city, where they caused the
inhabitants great alarm. They were in
all sizes, from that of the ordinary flea
to half an inch in length, and the way
they got over the ground, tumbling over
each other as they went, was a caution.
BY noon they had all disappeared, go
ing in the direction of the Merced river,
and not vestige of the great web re-
mained.-Merced( (Cal.) Letter.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-29

A few days ago dog on the ranch Of
George Noble, of Hollister, Cal, treed a
wildcat. Mrs. Noble went out with q
rife and succeeded in wounding the ami
NAL, bringing it to the ground. Then
the dog took hand, and in the scuffle
dog and cat rolled into the Los Muertos
creek. Mrs. Noble was anxious to con-
vince her husband that she had killed a
wildcat, and leaned over the bank Of the
creek to secure the carcass. While so
doing the bank caved in and Mrs. Noble
was precipitated into the stream. She
pluckily struck out, however, finally land
ing the animal, and triumphantly exhib-
tied the carcass to Mr. Noble upon his
return home.-New York Press
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-29

An unfortunate young man Of the name
of Robert Heard, living at Totness, be-
came enamored of q comely maiden who
did not reciprocate bis affection. Last
week Robert met the cruel maiden, and
in moment Of uncontrollable rapture
put his arms about her and ravished q
kiss. The fair but obdurate one lodged
formal complaint against Robert, and
the young man was spprehended and
tried for his misdemeanor. The magis-
trate, after hearing the pros and cons,
sentenced Robert to elk weeks at hard
labor. As Robert walked of to prison
he remarked proudly: "Weu, the kiss
was worth it!"-Eugene Fields Letter.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-29
A PICTURESQUE spot.
IN THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTHLAND.
Corpus Christi, Texas. Pronounced
the Eden of America.

Goods favored land-the Eden of
America" This encomium was rem
dered Corpus Christi, Texas, by Cap
tain Henry, of the United States army,
under General Zachary Taylor, in
1886; and this city by the sea is now
what it was then-the most beautiful
spot that the eye Of any American
ever rested upon. In the year 1860,
Hon. r. B. Roosevelt said: "Corpus
Christi is the only spot outside of New
York City where l would live" This
marvellous spot, which in 1876 brought
from the lips of Captain Henry ire
sistible bursts of admiration, enthuses
to-day the soul Of every beholder with
the surprising excellence of its beauty.
But nature has added to its crown
of unexcelled beauty the jewel of
health. Its hygiene is finer than that
OF the most favored health resorts of
the world. 1t is one of the few spots
on earth where man under the ordi-
nary rules of hygiene, might reach the
period allotted to human life, and when
the great cycle came, completing the
hour, would "die as dies the natural
flower"
But in addition to the natural beauty
which delights the eye and the health
which invigorates the body nature has
here provided for the sustenance of
man. Far behind this beautiful little
city is spread rich and fertile land.
divided into hundreds Of farms and
cattle ranches. Within a radius Of
$50 miles feed one million of the finest
beef cattle. Here grow fruits and
grain and vegetables in prodigal pro-
fusion-every month bringing in its
fresh supply for table and market. In
the front of Corpus Christi, lying as it
does at the head of Corpus Christi hay
and just behind Aransas Pass, is a
water frontage of $50 square miles,
land locked (by Harbor and Mustang
islands, and safe from the terrific gulf
storms. This bay abounds in the
most delicious oysters and fish. Aran-
sas Pass, narrow strait flowing be-
tween Harbor and Mustang Islands,
gives an outlet from Corpus Christi
bay to the Gulf of Mexico. Here is
the most available-the only certain
deep water harbor on the gulf of Mex
leo West and South of the Mississippi
river. Here is an outlet for the COM
merce of larger section of country
than is now tributary to any one seaport
in the world. 1t has more harborage
room than the Mississippi at New Or
leans,the Thames at London or the Suez
canal. This city is the coming sea-
port of the Southwest territory of the
United States. Being the most &C
cessible point to Mexico and the vast
Western territory of the United States
it will be rival to New York City in
commerce. In addition to its COM
mercial advantages it offers the finest
openings for manufactures.
The South in this deep water por,
holds the key to the commerce of a
country producing $5oo,ooo,ooo o
agricultural products per year. In
recognition of the commercial impor.
tance OF this point, two railroads (the
San Antonio and Aransas Pass and
the Mexican NationaD have already
made it their terminus, and two other:
are now under construction, having il
as their objective point.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-29

The other day a woman rushed frantic
ally into Burlington, VT, drug store
bearing in her arms an apparently life
less baby. The mother wept and moaned,
and carried on at terrible rate while
chafng the little hands, and begged the
druggist to save the little one. A by
stander took the child, when it was
found that the sole cause Of the trouble
was the number Of wrappings with
which the fond mother had incased the
infant. literally choking him into insen-
sibility. In few minutes the child re-
covered and the mother went home hap
py.-New York Telegram.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-29
A Catch OF $40 Trout in . Day.

A. w. Cooke, of Cayrga, NJ T., and
r. B. Downs, of Rochester, fshed in the
Little Kettle creek, in the southern part
of this county, one day last week. They
caught 319 trout, and were obliged to
leave the brook ON account of afe In
the woods that endangered their safety.
The fish filed two fifteen pound creels
and all the pockets Of the two anglers
fishing coats. The biggest trout was .
foot long, and the most of them were Of
fair size, but a good many of them
might better have been left in the brook
Cor. New York Sun.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-29

At the conclusion of lawsuit in Phila-
dslphia the ether day, the plaintiff re-
oeived check for four cents as his share
Of the amount recovered after the legal
expenses had been paid.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-29

A large sewer in Portland. Ore, be-
coming choked, workmen dug it open,
and to their great surprise found the
roots Of shade tree had forced pass
age through the walls and formed q
solid uaaas for fifty feet. The top OF the
sewer u ten feet below the surface.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-29
ONE ENJOYS

- -
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly Oh the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale X. 5Oc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. Nv
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-29

You and l, toiling for earth, may at
the same time be toiling for Heaven,
and every days work may be Jacobs
ladder reaching up nearer to God.-I
Barker,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-29

Jay Gould's daily income has been es-
timated recently at N,A4S, Cornelius
vanderbilt's at 5,249. John D. Rookie
feIlers at $1s,715 and WilliAA Waldorf
Astor's at f28, ,593.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-29

The Cinnamon Of Astoria. Ore, are
amusing themselves with huge top
made out of an empty twenty-five pound
white lead keg. A square opening is cut
In the side, and it takes three men to
spin it, one to hold the top and two to
pull the string with g stick which sets it
in motion. While spinning it sounds
like tho whistle Of . steamer and can be
heard three blocks away.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-29

He who has not learned his own
mistakes or faults, has made the great
est failure in this life; but he who has
ound out his ignorance is very wise.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-29
No one ever saw a man and woman

No one ever saw a man and woman
arm in arm in the streets Of a Spanish
city without knowing they were foreign
ers. A Spanish husband, even, never
takes his wife's arm in public. Nor
would Spanish woman receive male
visitor alone. Such is the system of pro-
lection exercised over women by hidalgo,
grandee, tradesman and peasant in the
sunny land of romance.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-29

At Fisk's restaurant in Middletown,
Conn, an old time bellies slipper Is
shown that was made 100 years ago, and
had been shut up all that time in secret
room Of an ancient Middletown man
sion. The slipper IS two fingers in
width, and is an evidence that our great
grandmothers were vain Of dainty little
Feet
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-29
Found a Gold Watch In a Tree.

Within the decayed trunk Of an old
tree which was cut down in Fairfield
township few days ago were found
gold watch and ring Of old time style
and black with age. On the ring were
the initials j. z. S. and the date 1901.
It is believed that these articles were
placed in the tree By q fisherman by the
names of Shares, who h;.nged himself in
the barn in the early part of the present
century. The articles were in a tin box,
which was full of holes caused by rust.
Letters were also found in the box,
which dropped into pieces upon being
detached.-Cor. Philadelphia Press.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-29

Sick headache, biliousness, nausea, cos
tiveness, are promptly and agreeably ban
ished by DR.. ]. II. McIean's Liver and
Kidney Pi1lets flittle pills.l
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-29

God gives men wisdom as he gives
them gold. His treasure house is not
the mint but the mine.-.4nor.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-29

Do not consider that you are out Of
the road because the road seems to be
longer than it might have been.-
Joseph Parker.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-29

The most de licate constitution can safely
use DR.. j. II. McLean's Tar Wine Lung
Balm 1t is sure remedy for coughs, loss
OF voice, and all throat and lung trohles.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-29

There is cry of fear in Paris lest
dancing may be forced out of fashion.
One reason assigned is that women with
salons no longer encourage it. Another
> that the waltz, which has for some
years almost monopolized dancing, is
too boisterous and exhausting. 1t has
disappeared from many Paris salons. A
revival Of the art Is called for.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-29

Try D;ll's Best, Totsy and Treco tobacco
at Parker's new drug store. apr. Il.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-05-29

CoURTs:-Vance, Franklin, Warren. Gran.
vile, United States Court at Raleigh, and
supreme Court OF North Carolina
REFERENCEs:-Chie Justice W. N. IL.
Snmlth; Hon. Augustus 8. Merrimon, Gov.
Danlel q. Fowle, Hon. T. e. Fuller, Hon. T
81. Argo, DR.. w. T. Cheatham, DIR. ], II
tucker, Mr.. N. Dorsey. II. II. Burweli, ESQ,
Hon. James Edwin Moore Ex Solicitor Gen
or U. 3. Samuel +. Phillips
Ohice hours q m. to D. m mcb 73r
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-06-12
Death Of an Eccentric Character.

Charleston. w. Va, May %
Joseph Grfiths, who died on the
4th inst. at Williamsburg, Green
brier county, was probably one of
the most eccentric characters ever
known in the State. For over six
ty years he had kept store at
Williamsburg and had amassed
quite fortune. At his death
over $4,000 in cash was found in
his house, besides which he owned
several valuable tracts Of land,
which would make his total for
tune $4,000. For many years he
has exhibited his peculiarities in
! many ways one being in refusing
10 conform the price Of his goods
to modern prices. His shelves
were loaded with dusty moulding
and cobwebs covered goods, for
which he demanded the war time
prices, holding cnlieoes at 40 to SO
GENTS 3 yard, st0gies 10 cents each
etc. He lived entirely apart from
his neishb0ra and. would permit
! no interference with his way oi
doing business. He. left several
heirs IN this State and in Oregon
~ Fzs@liAe Rsgsstsr-
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-06-12
West Virginia e Ironton 4. X. Co.,

w. Notice.
Anna AMI. Dext;na ~ NJ
-. 800 ,ss-,'.. - -. .
~ Anna Laurie. Dess,ns anu s I'm p p
i l!ssh;ns. i'ia'i' ei'i'o'en :" :" ' s.
Derhli'S.
lou aud each Of you VIII fake
notice that on the 18th day OF June 1872:
The Wet virginia q lr0nton Railroad
company VIII make appIieaI,en. py
petition, to the Circuit Court Of Logan
county, West Virginia, then to be n
session, at the Court House. Of sad
county, 10 appoint commissioners 70
ascertain just compensation 70 you,
respectively, as owners Of ana parties
Interested IN the following described
parcels o. real estate, respectively, iying
and being IN the County Of Logan IN
said State, which 4 proposed to be taken
BY sald Railroad Company Tor the con-
struetiDn Of Its road, h-wlt: All thc
following parcels Of real estate lying In