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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-10-16
TOWN AND COUNTRY.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE
TWO.
'GOd Made the Country, and Man
Makes the Towns"
New Berne Journal.l

New Berne Journal.l
"God made the country, and man
makes the towns" The words we
have quoted are, in sense, true, but
| they may be construed so as to be
misleading.
1t is so arranged, in the divine
economy, that man is a co-laborer
with God in His physical and moral
universe. Even in the plan of re-
demption, man ia an honored instru-
ment in winning souls from earth to
heaven.
The country is the realm of fields,
orchards and meadows. God made
the soil in His chemical laboratory.
He sends the early and the latter rain
to make the earth bring forth abund-
antly, and the sunshine to mature the
grain, the fruit and the grass. But
left alone to these influences no gol-
den grain, lucious fruits or ''sweetly
scented new mown hay" would make
glad the heart of the husbandman.
Man must do his part. The ground
must be broken up; the seed planted;
the soil titled, and the crops gathered.
God and man, nature and art, combin
ed in holy alliance for the good Of
His creatures
But the thought that inspired US
when we first touched this page with
our pencil was the relation that town
and country sustained to each other.
The idea that there is natural an
tagonism between country and town
cannot be sustained neither by the
logic of schools nor the sterner logic
facts. They are parts Of the same
body. The hands cannot say to the
feet "we have no need of thee,
neither can the feet say to the hands,
"we are independent Of you." Upon
the faithful performances of the func-
tions of all its members depends the
health of the body.
That part of the country possesses
the highest value that is contiguous to
town. The nearness to market, the
number of persons near at hand in
need of country products-these are
some of the reasons why lands in the
vicinity of towns are more valuable
than those more remote.
The advantages are not on the side
of either country or town. Benefits
are mutual, and courtesies and favors
should be, and usually are, reciprocal.
The town must draw its supplies from
the country, and that town is a long
ways from the highways of progress
that does not offer inducements to the
country to bring in its
produce and exchange it for merchan-
disc.
There is no greater fallacy than
that which assumes necessary antago- |
nism between the different vocations
in life. One farmer may come in
with another farmer, but
there can be no competition between
a merchant and farmer. They are
dependent on each other,
and the prosperity of one is benefit
to the other. If all were farmers
there would be no market for farm
products if all were merchants, their
goods would rot on their shelves. 1t
is the mutual dependence of man on
his fellow man that constitutes the
bulwark OF society.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-10-16
Col. POlk's Views.
raleigh News and Observer

We entirely concur in the opinion
that Col. Polk entertains in regard to
those who would cause dissensions in
the party ranks today, or who would
bring about a split or division; that
they are allies of the Republicans, CO.
operating with Reeds Congress to op-
press and injure the South.
Let them be known for what they
really are, and what Col. Polk declares
them to be-"enemies of white supre-
macy and civilization.
With these sentiments, with this
belief, we cordially adopt Col. Polk
words-"The Democrats must carry
every district possible. They cannot
afford to lose one in Louisiana" nor
in North Carolina.
Let us remember that because we
lost two districts. Brewer and Ewart's,
last election, the Radicals had the
House by theree majority and were
enabled to unseat other Democrats,
and carry out all their high-handed
measures.
Had we elected our Congressman
in those districts, the Democrats
would have had a, majority in the
House. Holman, of Indiana, Sunset
Cox or some other Democrat, would
have been Speaker, Reed would have
been unknown to evil fame, and
neither the abominable Tariff Bill, or
the Force Bill, nor the sectional Pen
sion law, would have passed. The
House would have passed a more
liberal silver law just as the Senate did,
and the country would have been
spared all the ills that now put US in
peril.
All our troubles come from the failure
of the white men to do their duty in
Brower's district and in Ewart's district.
With this experience Which every true
hearted Democrat must lament, no
wonder Col. Polk penned these ring
ing words which we have quoted. Let
every Democrat take them to heart.
Every farmer in North Carolina should
repeat them until he knows them en-
tirely. They should be stamped upon
the Intel of every house, and should
be the tocsin on every stump during
the present campaign.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-10-16
BENEATH A SUMMER SKY.
BY ROBERT LEE GIBSON,
Written for the (jOM Lenf

Written for the Gold Leaf
Two voices whispering of love,
Two hands clasped meath summer sky
No sound the tranquil hush to move.
Save whispered word and low reply.
The stars shOne peacefully above
The fragrant breezes wand ring by,
Two voices whispering Of love,
Two hands c!asped meath the summer
sky.
Fate's harsh degree compelled to prove,
Two saddened voices breathed goOd-by
The halting footsteps doomed to rove.
The fa1t ring tone-the tear-dimmed eye
The sundered bonds SO fOndly wOve
The 1ing'ri clasp. the hopeless sigh,
No sound the tranquil hush to move
Save whispered word and low reply.
Oh, mystery of life and love!
Oh, life, how brief, and then-tO die.
Oh, love, and what remains to prove
The memory of a severed tie.
A stone DER hands that cannot move,
A voice that cOnnOt make reply;
The stars shine peacefully above,
The fragrant breezes wander by.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-10-16

In all talk about persons, let it be
their merits that we hasten to disclose,
their good deeds that we gladly unfold.
In all discussions on character, let the
good come into prominence. In all
our uttered hopes for the future, let
our highest ideals receive the emphas-
is. Let truth and not error, light and
not darkness, love and not hate, be
our themes. So shall we increase and
perpetuate all that IS good by frank
utterance, while evil will decrease and
disappear under the thick drapery OF
silence.-Philadelphia Ledger.
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DEATH OF ONE OF NATURES NO
BLEMEN.
Thomas w. Harris, Esq. of Halifax
County,
Wilmington Messenger.


One of the truest of North Carolin-
ians, the noblest Of men, the best of
citizens, the most devoted and best of
Christians, has gone to his reward.
The venerable and admirable Thomas
w. Harris, of Halifax, is dead, in bis
81st year. Halifax never had no.
bier man born within her borders, and
Christianity has rarely had such an
exemplar. The late Rev. DR.. Dru-
ry Lacy once said to us that stake
him all and in all he had never
known Mr.. Harris's equal" He was a
man of large fortune before the war,
owned until recently the famous Pana-
cea Springs, was an alumnus of the
University of North Carolina, profess
ed faith in Christ while student and
reading the Prodigal Son as recorded
by Luke, united with the Methodists,
was for more than ffty-hve years
Stuard on of Roanoke circuit, lived
Cody life, and has gone to Heaven.
In all his life this writer never had
dearer friend. A world of Thomas
w. Harris would be more than an
Eden.
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SELF-RELIANCE.
ONE OF THE ESSENTIALS
OF SUCCESS.
The Very Essence of Manhood
in Any Undertaking.
New Bcrne Journal

New Berne Journal
Nothing is more essential to success
in life than selfreliance. It IS the
very essence of manhood.
The school boy who has no bonfi-
dence in himself, but goes for assist
ance the momenta difficult problem is
presented can never become a scholar.
The city that puts forth no effort of its
own, but waits for distant communities
to come and lay their treasures in its
lap, can never become commercial
emporium.
Admitting that self-reliance is nee
cessary to success in all ayocations and
among all people, it is pre-eminently
true that the South has been thrown
back upon her own resources and her
sons made. the arbiters of their own
fortunes.
The Federal Government sees fit to
oppress labor everywhere, but nowhere
is oppression SO grievous as at the
South. Not content with an attempt 10
humiliate her by denying to her equali-
ty in the Union not satisfied with driv-
ing her representatives. from the halls
of Congress and giving their seats to
aliens who are hostile to her rights,
she is compelled to furnish the means
for defraying'the expense of the Ad-
ministration by which she is oppressed.
No man can deny that agriculture is
more heavily taxed, by present laws,
than any other industrial pursuits and
it is established beyond controversy
that the department of agriculture
peculiar to the South is especially
burdened.
What is to be done to meet this
condition of affairs? Shall we resort
to the boycott? Not as that term is
usually employed, but we may make
new commercial alliances, and trans
act our business through channels un-
obstructed by hostile legislation and
uncontaminated by sectional malevo-
lence. But the great need of the
Southern farmer, in the present emer-
gency is self reliance. God has given
us magnificent country. Our fields
bring forth abundantly, and our barns
are overtiowiug with golden grain. By
diversifying labor our resources can be
quadrupled, and want, in any of its
hideous forms, be stranger at our
gates.
North Carolina can be an empire
within herself. With her own marts
of commerce her own furnaces her
own manufactures her own fields !;
her own vines and fig trees her print
ing presses; her schools and colleges,
her temples and her shrines, with none
to nolest or make her afraid.
Reverencing the Constitution and
obeying the laws, our people may re-
ly upon themselves to achieve high |
and glorious destiny.
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thropist who needs protection. Rob in
Hood was more humane. In their de-
sire to oppress and plunder the South
ern people they are willing to keep in
poverty and even to destroy the poor,
helpless, ignorant negro. What a
parody and a satire for such men to
advocats Force bill for the benefit o,
the negro!
There is in this Force bill some
develish des;g to involve the country
in disorder, po ssibly to force a war 81
races, and by this wick ed expedient.to
divert public attention from the game
Of plunder which they are playing
with such boldness and recklessness.
No same man believes that the bill
will add to the political power of the
negro, or will increase his opportunities
for wealth, education, moral culture. or
happiness.
The leaders of the Republican party
seem to have abandoned the wise,
liberal and progressive'policy inaugur-
ated by Garfield and happily carried
forward by Arthur and Cleveland. 1t
required but little craftsmanship to
continue this policy and to give the
entire country period of material
development and of progress in educa-
tion, refinement and culture such as
the world has never seen before. The
present administrator has deliberately
chosen to 60 back twenty years in our
political life, and it is endeavoring to
reverse the painfully wrought results of
the struggles of those twenty years -
results in the main wholesome and
bene6cent. To begin these struggles
anew will retard the now rapid devel-
opment of wealth, education and re-
fnement in the South, will inhame
race passion and prejudice, will re-
open the healing wounds of war, and
will bring only disaster upon the negro
race. No good results of any sort
can possibly come from this mad polit-
ical scheme but, if carried through,
it will contribute largely to the final
overthrow of popular elections and
popular government.
l shall not follow such leaders or
such counsels. AS a citizen of the
Union. loving its Constitution and
history as Southern man, believing
in fairness and justice to all sections
and races as a friend Of the negro,
desiring his intellectual, moral and
financial improvement as the proper
basis of social and political power;
and, finally, as self-respecting man,
l shall not be Republican candidate
for any office but shall vote the entire
Democratic ticket, congressional, State
and county. The election of that
ticket will be the best for the people
of North Carolina, both white and
black. 1t will also be a wholesome
rebuke to the men who are using the
government for purposes of
plunder; whose professions of love for
free speech and fair count are belied
by their daily practices in the halls of
Congress, and by their systematic pur-
chase of votes in all close elections
whose disregard of the true interests of
the negro is shown by the passage of
laws that will raise the price of every
thing the negro buys, and lower the
price of everything he sells, and who
that blatant philanthropy and
braying patriotism will serve as dis
guise for their wicked schemes.
Very respectfully,
FRANCIS D. WINSTON.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-10-16
CALL FOR CONVENTION
OF Young Mems Christian AssO-
citation Workers for the Third
North Carolina District,
AT HENDERSON, N. c.,
October 31st, and November 1st
and 2nd.

October 31st, and November 1st
and 2nd.
HENDERSON, n. c., Sept. 81, 80.
To the associations, Durham District,
Y. N. c.. H.:
BRETHREN AT its Septembe: bus
mess meeting the Association at this
place extended hearty and unani-
nous invitation to the Associations of
this district Durham) to hold their an
nual convention here. It is the earn
est desire of our Association that the
invitation be accepted, aud that large
delegations be in attendance. We will
see to it that delegates are pleasantly
quartered, and that nothing in our
power be left undone to make the con-
vention a success.
Delegates will please send their
names to DIR. Frank S. Harris, that
they may be assigned quarters.
GEO. Nj. NEWELL,
Secretary.
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The postmaster at Halifax, wife

The postmaster at Halifax, wife of
a negro named Davis, is short in her
accounts 1900. The woman it is
said is not to blame Her husband,
who was assistant postmaster, managed
the Office entirely, received ali monies.
Congressman Cheat'em's appointees,
about whom he boasts so with the color
ed people, are like himself, short and
growing shorter.-Tarboro Sonkheraer.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-10-16
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 on the Kidneys.
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habituM
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 in 5Cc
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 FIC SYRUP CO
SAN FRANCISCO. cat.
LOUISVILLE. kH. new Y0ax. ME
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-10-16
GALVESTON. TEXAS, March 10. 1888.

1ALVESTON, 1EXAS, March ~, 1000.
A. Brehends, Agent for William Radam's
Microbe Killer:
Dear Sir-I have been suffering for
years with a complication Of diseases
which originated from a diseased liver.
l had dysentery, bloody flux and internal
tumors. 1 consulted some of the most
eminent physicians in the city and used
their medicines for a long time without
getting any relief. I was finally given up
to die, when friend advised me to try the
Micrcbe Killer. As the last resort gave
it trial, and the relief it gave me was
wonderful. When I commenced to take
the Microbe Killer only weighed eighty
six pounds: my present weight is one hum
dred and fOrty-six pounds. and am res
tored to my usual good health.
JOHN w. DERRICK,
Sworn TO and subscribed before me this
tenth day OF March, A. D., 1888,
JOHN A. CAPLEN. Notary Public.
Galveston County, Texas,
For sale by II. DORSEY, Druggist. Hen
dersOn. n G.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-10-16
Distric, Convention Y. Nj. C. A.

District Convention Y. M. T.. A.
The District Convention of the Dur
ham District Y. NJ. c. A., will be held
in Henderson, beginning October 3lst.,
and embracing the End day of Novem-
ber.
Those desirous to entertain dele
gates will please report the same to
any member Of the Reception and En-
tertainment Committee.
F. S. HARRIS,
Chairman.
w. T. STAINBACK,
E. w. HITE,
J. r. YOUNG,
r. PERRY,
D. w. HARDEE,
w. V. SAVAGE,
]. H. GOODRICH,
A. NJ. JORDAN,
A. G.. ZOLICOFFER.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-10-16

The work Of harnessing Niagara has
begun. Tunnels are being con-
structed to utilize the water power, and
by means of dynamos electric power
will be transmitted to run industrial
establishments as far eastward as Lock
port and southwark as Buffalo
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-10-16

Small kindnesses, small courtesies,
small considerations, ,habitually practic-
ed in our social intercourse, give a
greater charm to the character than
the display of great talents and ac-
complishments.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-10-16

Prayer is the spiritual balm, the
precious cordial, which gives US peace
and courage. 1t recalls to US oui
pardon and our duty. 1t says to US
"Thou art loved, love thou hast re-
ceived, give thou must die, do thy
duty.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-10-16
NASHVILLE, TENN, March 20. 1890.
Radam's MicrObe Killer Co.,

Nashville, Tenn.
Dear Sirs-l hereby certify that l was
induced to try Radam's Microbe Killer
for a very troublesome boil on my neck.
l suffered so much that could not sleep
for several nights and one application
caused an almost magical cure. 1 cheer
fully recommend the Microbe Killer to all
persons affected with impure blood, as i
have known some wonderful cures made
by its use. Respectfully,
JOHN A. KENNEDY,
Waco, Texas.
For sele by NJ. Dorsey, Druggist. Hen
derSoH.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-10-16

Business instincts mean to save,
culture means to spend, and the two
unfortunately cannot we'll be possessed
by the same person. To accumulate
merely for the sake of accumulation is
one thing. To crafty ones tastes
that become in the cultured a second
nature is another.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-10-16

The paragraph in Col. Folks circu-
lar alluded to by him in the above
letter is the following:
"The Democrats must carry every
district possible. They cannot afford
to lose one in Louisiana. The men
who are fighting Mr.. Blanchard-or
who oppose any Democratic candi-
date for Congress in this State: the
men who would cause dissensions in
the party ranks today, or bring about
a split or division, are allies of the
Republicans, cooperating with Reeds
Congress to oppress and injure the
South. Let them he known for what
they really are-enemies of white
supremacy and civilization"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-10-16
RENOUNCFS REPUBLICANEI.
FRANCIS ID. WINSTON. ESQ. ;,
OF BERTHE COUNTY.

Declines the Republican N0mi-
nation for Superior Court
Judge, and Sewers His COnnec-
tiOn With that Party-A Manly
and Patriotic Letter Setting
Forth His Reasons for So Do
ing.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-10-16

Don't irritate your lungs with stubborn
cough when pleasant and effective rem
edy may be found in DR.. j. II. McLean's
Tar Wine Lung Balm!
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DURHAM, n. c., Oct. lst. 1890.

DURHAM, n. G., Oct. 1st, 1890.
The Associations embraced within
the third district are expected, upon
receipt of this notice, to elect delegates
to the District Convention to be held
at Henderson, n. c., October 3lst,
and continu.ag through November 2nd,
1890.
In addition to the regularly consti-
tuted delegates, it is earnestly desired
that all communities now without Y.
NJ. G. A. advantages, should send
representatives to this convention,
to the end that before the next State
Convention every town and village
within the borders of the ''Third'' or
Durham District may have a well
equipped Young Mems Christian As
sociation.
Pastors, Sunday School Superin-
tendents and teachers, Bible students
and members of Young Mems Prayer
Meetings will be accorded a warm
welcome.
Henderson says ''come." Let us
become enthused and 60 aud carry
'.fre" soith US.
Faithfully,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-10-16

The most popular liniment, is the old re-
liable. DIR. }. Il. McLean's Volcanic Oil
Liniment. Oct.1.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-10-16
GOOD-NIGHT.
By p. CURTIS.

Goodnight" he said, as he elasped her
hand,
And mentally added the words, my
dear"
In hopes that her eyes would understand
What his eyes endeavoIed to make more
clear
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-10-16

Another "good might" and then a long
And unbrOken pause OF expectancy,
4" Would you consider it very wrong
For me-that Is, would you angry be?
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w II. HENRY,
ATTORNE AT LAW.
HENDERSON. N. e.,
OFFICE IN BURwELL BUILDING

CoURTs:-vance. Franklin, Warren, Gran.
vlile, United States Court at Raleigh, and
supreme Court OF North Carolina.
hkFERENCEs:- Chief Justice w. N. H.
smith, hon. Augustus 8. Merrimon Gov.
Daniel q. Fowle, Hon. 7. &. Fuller, II 5n.T
n. ArYo, DIR. w. T. Cheatham, Dr. J. II
tucker, Mr.. NJ. Dorsey, II. ii. Burweli. ESQ.
Hon. James Edwin Moore, Ex Solicitor Gen
OF U. S. Samuel +. Phillips,
Office hours 0 q m. TO D, m. mch.7 TAT
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Faithfully,
j. ii. SOCTHGATE,
Chairman District Committee

Chairman District Committee.
Special Notice.-All the railroads
have granted reduced rates. In pur-
chasing tickets call attention to Tariff
No. 4.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-10-16

"lt seems SO frigid to part like this,
With Just clasp Of the hands you know;
Besides. it's something you'll never miss,
And then. give you my word, III go.
"Pm not displeased, but il you delay
Much longer she said, Il give you
warning.
The milkman's wagon will come this way;
And then. you see, 1t will be good-morn-
ing!"
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1890-07-26
"How TO Get Strong

And How to Stay So,' is the title Of : very
valuable and interesting little book On,
physical culture and athletic sports. ~
certainly deserves to be widely resd. III
occurs to us tirst II some competent persons
would write How to Get Married, sndE
How 10 Stay So-Happily," II woaid have
a great run, be the means Of bringing JOY
into thousands of homes now cloudsd, ands
leave the divorce courts without business.
We are too modest to offer advice ou how tOs
get married pc ople don't need suggsstionss
on that topic: bat we can tell how any man,
con make his wife happy. and half the.
battle will be won. Whenever she goea on,
visit, or when you take her with you ons
journey, select '.The Burlington" as your
line--there are very few places IL Doesn't
reach-and you will have happy womans
to live with.
Fo r further infoi nation as to attracticnsG
or for tickets, timetables, ETC., apply 20 any
railroad agent. or address W -. c. KeDyour
Gen. Pass Agt. c. Ban. r., St. Paul,
Minn. s