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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-04-16
THURSDAY, APRIL 16. 1891

THE death of P. T. Barnum will not
interrupt the career of "the greatest
show on EARTH" The story of his life,
his early struggles, varying fortunes
and ultimate success, reads almost like
a romance and is full of valuable les
sons to young men.
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Notice

Having bought the teams and drays of
l.. T. Howard, we take this method of an
nOuncing that we will continue the bust
ness and solicit share of the public pat
ronage. Being prepared to do all kinds of
hauling, and paying strict and prompt at
tention to the wants of our customers at
all times, we shall endeavor to merit Your
favors. Very Respectfully,
HARDEE & MARSTON
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NOTICE.
Sale for Taxes.

TNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF
~ THE TAX LIST for the Town of
Henderson, which is in my hands for col
lection, shall. on MONDAY, THE 4TH
DAY OF MAY, 1891, offer for sale, at the
Court House door, in Henderson, n. c.,
the following lots or parcels of land, be-
longing to and listed by the parties here
e.. .,.al 70
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MILLINERY

In this department we have also
made additional changes by remod-
cling, rearranging and identifying the
rooms, making them more comforta-
Bile, pleasant and attractive for the
ladies. Miss Thomas, our popular
and artistic Trimmer, while North this
season bought largely of BEAUTI-
Full GOODS in her line, and prom
ises the ladies something NICER and
BETTER for their money than they
ever got before. A cordial invitation
is given to visit our store and exam
inc stock. YOUR FRIENDS,
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We mean just what we say and give
our reason. For several seasons past
this department has been laboring
under very serious disadvantages, be-
ing in the rear of the Gents Furnish
ing Goods department, thus rendering
it inconvenient to get at, besides be-
ing badly cramped for room to dis
play stock. Now to our lady friends
we would say, we have made SPE-
CIAL EFFORT to accommodate and
please you. We have moved our
stock of
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-04-16

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CLAUDE HUNTER,
Agent,
HENDERSON, n. CAROLINA.
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Execution Sale.

;ssn;n e.t from the sunerior cnnrt Of Vance
county, in favor Of James H. Lassiter,
upon and against R. S. Vaughan, 1 will
sell by, public auction, for cash, at the
court house door, in Henderson, on MON
DAY, MAY 18TH, 1891, all the right,
title, interest and estate of said K. 5:
Vaughan in and to one tract or parcel OF
land, known as the home tract, now occu-
pied and resided on by Mrs. Mary A. Ben
nett in Miodleburg township, said county,
containing about one hundred and sixty
five acres, the interest being such as the
said Vaughan has in the reversion or re.
mainder Of said land after the expiration OF
the life estate of Mrs. Mary A. Bennett.
This April 16, 1891.
Pittman & Shaw, W. II. SMITH,
Attorneys. Sheriff.
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SPRING AND SUMNER SEASON,

Special attention is called to our
Brag ACORN BRAND SHIRT for
IS cents, that can't be equaled any
where else for less than sI.oo. Also
the celebrated PEARL SHIRTS,
Earl 4 Wilson's COLLARS AND
CUFFS, and the prettiest line of
NECKWEAR you ever laid eyes on in
Henderson. Our BAY STATE $500
SHOE is the acknowledged leader of
all others at that price.
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NOTICE.
Sale Of Land for Taxes.

ON MONDAY, THE 4TH DAY OF
~ MAY, 1891, l shall sell, at the Court
House door. in the town Of Henderson, for
cash, the following real estate to satisfy
tiOn 81. Laws of 1889.
W. II. SMITH, Sheriff
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TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:
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- BROWNS IRON sj77eae

cures indigestion. Biliousness, Dyspepsia Mal,.
fia, Nervousness, and General Debility PhrSi.
cans recommend it. Ali dealers sell il Genus,
nasfrace mark and crossed red lines on wrann.nr
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A Share Of Your Business is Solicited.
SEED POTATOES FOR SALE.

| have for sale at my place, " Starvation
EMPIRE: Fifty Bushels of good kind OF
POTATO PAINTINGS. Also at Row
land d Powell's store, Henderson, y. L.
These paintings were raised from the vine
the only proper way to raise potato seed
Price 50 cents a bushel.
l.. 3. MANNING,
March IS, 1891.
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Parties whose names and property ap-
pear in the above notice can govern them
selves accordingly thereto. The above
property will be sold for payment for taxes
as above 81 forth.
This 1st day ofsApril, 1891.
J. l.. CURRiN, Tax Collector,
ForQ1wn of Henderson
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Trustees Sale of To-,

Under the provisions o. p Daoa &
executed by Il. q. Workman oq In
March Z, 1890, and registered in asd Nj
of the Register of Deeds of Vancsh We Os
in Book IA, page 696, will sell s cOaall
auction, for cash. at the Court HaSy Publ
in Henderson, on the 4th DAY Op dosl
1891, the land described in said da.. NiY|
ate in Sandy Creek Townshin sid
county. on the Henderson road an ~ .ai]
Gill and Dickie, being part of ~ NAis,
Switzerland tract of land. and co" e Nod
sizty-four and three-quarters (6isHsaa aiV
This April l. 1891. ''Scte
L. NJ. PITTMAN. Tr,,.
Pittman & Shaw, ATTORNEYS. s'ee
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Because this old gentleman is not
dressed in the fashion of the day, with
a suit of
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LADIES FINE SHOES,

The ladies are respectfully invited
to examine at our store what is the
most complete stock of HIGH
CLASS SUMNER FOOTWEAR for
Ladies, Misses and Children, ever Of
fered on this market. Every style,
quality and price. Low Cuts, Oxford
Ties and Opeara Slippers. Large
stock of these goods just received.
The morning call., 1891-09-23
PONTIFICAL HIGH MASS.
Formal Opening of the German American
Catholic Congress at Buffalo.

Formal Opening of the German American
Catholic Congress at Buffalo.
BUFFALO, Sept. 22-Archbishop Katzer
of Milwaukee to-day formally opened the
German American Catholic Congress as
celebrant of the ponti fcal high mass. The
orator was Bishop u udetti of ST. Cloud,
MINI. He spoke in German. Germany he
likeued to ones father or mother; America
to his bride They had left Germany and
were welded to America, and to the latter
they should adhere. He said they should
learn the language of their new country
but they were bound also in gratitude TO re-
member and love the language Uf their
mother. The Bishop closed with an elO-
quent tribute to the American flag. Follow
ing the mass the lay portion of the huge
congregation dispersed and the priests re-
paired tO,the first session of the Priesten
Neren. 1t was held in strict privacy. Not
withstanding the secrecy maintained, one Of
the members-Father Hagen of st. Louis
declared nothing had taken place during
the meeting which they would have objected
to anybody knowing. The most important
business was the adoption of an extended
constitution. The name adopted is the
decentralization Society of Priests"
A decided sensation was caused to-day by
entrance effected into the secret meetings
of the "prieSter verein" by Father
Zurcker OF Buffalo. nOn-member, who has
severely criticized the association, calling 1t
un-American. Father Zurcker's presence
was discovered in short order and proceed
ings were suspended until after he was
withdrawn. Mr.. Conner of Dubuque spoke
enthusiastically in favor of the following
resolution, which was adopted:
Resolved, That in order 10 preserve aud Guilt
vate the German language, we recommend that
Catholics send their children 10 such Institutions
as teach the German language besides the En-
gliSh.
The session ended with the appointment
of a committee on platform. At t0-night's
session. to which the general public was in
vited, number of addresses by prominent
clergymen were given.
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WARREN LOST.
Cal Mccarthy Knocks Him Out In The
TWenty-ffSt Round.

New ORLEANS Na.l, S pit. 22.-The fight
to-day at the Olympic Club between Tommy
Warren and Cal Mccarthy was grand sue
cess. 1t was apprehended on account Of
the Grand Jury indictment against the prin-
cipals, that the match would not come off,
but the State law allows contests with
fye-ounce gloves in regularly chartered
organizations. Hence, when acting Mayor
Clark received tho opinion of the
City Attorney that the city officials could
not refuse a permit to the club, there was
general rejoicing by the sporting fraternity.
Mccarthy and Warren were instructed by
the referee that n decision would be made
when 1t became apparent that one or the
others chances to win had passed. The men
weighed in under the 11S-pnund limit. The
purse was $500, of which $500 goes to the
winner and $500 to the loser. John Duffy
was referee. Haley and Robinson seconded
Warren and O'MeaIa and Brown seconded
Mccarthy.
1t was one of the prettiest and gamest
feather-weight battles ever seen in the South,
Mccarthy winning in the twenty-tlrSt
round. In the first round both men dis
PLAYED great cleverness from the start.
Mccarthy had the longer reach and showed
up stronger, and both these qualities told all
through the fight. Warren displayed
his usual skill in du9king, but
Mccarthy equally found way 10 stop
his lodging by terrific uppercuts with his
left. Notwiths landing this, Warren escaped
punishment until in the frequently rCcur-
ring clinches he ran counter to McCarthy's
right. which opened a gap over his eye.
Thus the fight stood up to the tenth round,
and from that time out Mccarthy was gen.
ersl enough to keep playing upon the
wounded parts. This was easy, as War
zen did most Of the rushing. and Nc
Carthy's longer reach enabled him to
counter on the most vulnerable parts. Be-
tween the tenth and twentieth rounds War
rem rallied a great deal. He stopped a
number of vicious uppercuts with his
elbow. found his way to McCarthy's heart
and stomach with his left, and swung his
right on his neck. The loss OF blood,
however, made him weak and his
blows scarcely moved Mccarthy, who kept
enough to sting the little Californian to
madness. and keep him growing weaker all
the time. AIcCarthy's constant batterlng
finally had the desired effect. Warren lost
his science as he lost his strength, and rush
Ing madly struck almlesslT ana wore himself
out. He went down frequently in the tw en-
tieth round andwas nearly knocked out when
the gong slgnaled the close of that round.
When he came up for the twenty-tirst
round the fight was plainly hopeless. Nc
Carthy cOuntered with his right and left
as he rushed III and Warren went down ON
all fours. He tried hard to struggle up be-
fore eight seconds were called, but fell for
ward on his hands and was counted out,
Mccarthy escaped without a scratch.
The morning call., 1891-09-23
Favors Harrison,s denomination.

NEW YORK, Sept. 22-The Mail and Ex-
press Washington special says: On the
authority OF man Of national fans and a
friend of both the President and Mr.. Blaine,
the latter VIII soon after New Years notify
his friends and admirers that, under no cir
cumstances, could he accapt the Presidential
nomination, and that he is for the reuomina-
tion of Harrison.
The person furnishing the above. says the
Mail and Express is the one who has
had charge of the Northwest for the PreSi-
dent, and has the fullest confidence of both
of the interested parties. This situation
has been known to the President for some
time, and Blaine postpones the notification
for good and sufficient reasons, best known
to himself. He expects to return to Wash
ingtOn in October. His health is so much
improved that he will get to work at once.
Boston, Sept. 22-The report from Wash
ington that Mr.. Blaine will withdraw in
favor of President Harrison is not believed
here. 1t is well to state that Mr.. Blaine'S
friends here and in Maine claim that all
such reports are simply for the purpose OF
forcing the Secretary to come out and de-
clare his intentions.
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NOVEL MUTINY.
Fishing Schooner Compelled to Return to
Port by the Crew.

BosToN (Mass.l, Sert. %. - Yesterday
Oliver Lewis, Henry Hastings, T. II. Void,
J. II, Earnst, Patrick Welsh, Sidney Dun
ply, John Bore and Ii. l.. Rand, part of the
crew Of the fishing schooner f. ID. Winches-
ter, were before United States Commits
sioner Hallett, charged with novel mutiny.
They signed for trip to Iceland, and the
Seamen's Union here told the men that IL
they got tired they could compel the captain
to return. not bv open opposition or refusal
to work the ship, but by passive resistance,
such as failure to catch fish, ETC. When
they got TO the station they heard from
later schooner that the union in Boston was
boycotting fishing vessels till the captains
offered better terms. The men, therefore,
made the same demands, and being refused,
determined to compel the schooner to re-
turn to port. The consplrators then refused
to catch fish. They pat out lines and nets,
but shook the fish off when hauling them in
Thus the fresh bait gave out. They stopped
up the chimney in the captains cabin and
nearly suffocated him with coal gas Seeing
that resistance was useless, he came home
with only half cargo. the trip being a
heavy loss to him. In the court the mutt
neers were sullen, and one would not tes-
tfy until six months for contempt made
him surrender. All were held In $1,000 for
trial
The morning call., 1891-09-23
FLOATING IN THE RIVER.
Suicide of Woman Who Mysteriously Dis
appeared From Chicago

Suicide of Woman Who Mysteriously Dis
appeared From Chicago.
NIAGARA FALLS, Sept 22.-Mrs. Dell
Rethbun of Buffalo, whose mysterious dis
appearance from Chicago a short time ago
caused quite sensation, committed suicide
at Clear Island on the Canadian side this
morning by jumping into the river above
the falls. The authorities, hearing that the
body of q woman was floating down the
river, no one having seen her jump into
the river, made search and found the
body before it vent over the falls.
The woman had profusiOn Of diamonds
on her person and sum of money. Think
ing from the dispatches of this morning
that the unfortunate woman was the miss
ing Mrs. Rathbun, the Canadian authorities
communicated with Buffalo, and tonight
Frank Rathbun, brOther-in-law. and War
ren +. Miller. friend of the family, ar
rived. Upon icing shown the body, they
at once recognized it as that of Mrs. Rath-
bun. When asked how they accounted for
the suicide, they said nervousness WAS no
doubt the cause of the act.
The morning call., 1891-09-23
RUssIA's DISTRESS.
Great Destitution Reported in Many Places
The Government Petitioned.

Great Destitution Reported in Many Places.
The Government Petitioned.
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 22.-Reports from
Tamboff and the adjacent provinces an
n0unce that the Zemstvos have provided for
The reso wing Of the land and will furnish
supplies of grain until January next. After
that date there will be the greatest difficulty
TO ensure food for the people. As the COL
lection Of taxes is impossible, the salaries
of the local administrative bodies have been
suspended The scarcity Of oats and hay is
compelling farmers to sell their live stock at
mock prices. DestitutiOn is also staring in
the face large number OF people who Lave
been employed upon the public works, as
the work upon the latter must stop when
frosts set in. Tie masses of the people rely
entirely upon the Government to help them.
This being the state Of affairs in the present
mild weather, the gloomy prospects that are
held out by the coming winter can be read
lily inns gined.
At an extraordinary meeting OF the author
tiles of the government of SaratOff just held,
It was decided TO petition the Imperial Gov
ernment TO prohibit the expectation Of mil
let as well as rye.
The morning call., 1891-09-23
LEVELED BY FLAMES.
Town and Country Property Swept Away by
Forest and Prairie Fires.


HURON Is. Dak.), Sept. 22.-Reports from
Villas say that the town and surrounding
coun try were badly damaged by prairie fires
this afternoon. By hard work the town
was saved from total destruction. A high
wind famed the flames and everything in
its course was wiped out. No estimate of
the damage can be had tonight, but it is
especially heavy to grain and farm prop
erty. The town of Bradley is also reported
badly damaged.
ASHLAND (Wis.), Sept. 22-The weather
the past few days has been intensely hot
and dry. Early last evening it was noticed
that the forest fires were underway again,
and they seemed TO sweep along almost with
the velocity of prairie fires Several home
steaders toward the reservation lost their
shantes and barely escaped with their lives.
During the day the atmosphere has been
heavy with smoke from surrounding fires.
Reports from down the Omaha road state
the damage will be the heaviest ever known
unless the flames are soon choked. Over
hundred acres are said to be mass of
flames, about three miles from Gable. The
telegraph wires are down to a considerable
extent.
TURTLE LAKE (Wis.), Sept. 22.-The vii
lage of Comstock was nearly destroyed by
fire to-day. The fire caught from forest fires
raging in this neighborhOod COmStOck Is
near the city of Cumberland. which is in
great danger Of scOrching. If no rain falls
there will be still grea ter loss of property,
as it is impossible to stop the fire. everything
being so Cry
The morning call., 1891-09-23

however, that the farmers did not holi back
their corn, because il they had this would
not have happened"
No sooner had the announcement Of tha
assignment been made than Chicago credit
0rS began an assault on the local assets
through the State courts. During the after
noon several attachments representing
small claims were filed.
OTHER FAILURES.
PITTsBURG, Sept. 22.-Rea Bros. & CO.,
prominent brokers of this city, correspond
ents of White & Co. of New York, have
temporarily suspended business. The re-
suit is the failure of Deacon" Whites firm
this morning.
JACKSONVILLE Fla.), Sept. %. - The
Southern Gas Trust and Construction Com
pany, controlling and operating the Palatka
vile Gas and Electric-light Company, has
been placed in the hands of a receiver.
Many OF the stockholders reside in the
North.
BUTLER Pa.) Sept %. - The Butler
County Bank at MllerstOwn, owned by III.
j. Hoyt, suspended payment one week ago,
but had not closed its doors. The deposits
aggregate only S26 600. and Hoyt says his
assets amount to $4,000, and that if he can
obtain assistance for q few days he will
pull through. The embarrassment is Great
ing panic at MilerstOwn, and judgments
have been entered against number of rosi-
dents there to-day. Owen Brady, a prom
lnent oil operator and extensive landowner,
assigned to-day. He was a former stock
holder IN the bank and said to be on HOytS
paper. Judgments were obtained against
him for $4,000,
The morning call., 1891-09-23
time no serious conflict has taken place be-
tween rival claimants.
THE LINES AT LAND OFFICES.


The second man at the Office was j. l: kalk-
loirh, and the third man was L. Is. Knapp.
There was no disturbance about the ONCE
and business proceeded quietly and sWlitiy'
At O'Clock all the old soldiers had got IN
their papers. The line did not decrease IN
length, however, as settlers who had Located
claims in the new lands began to arrive TO
file entry notices. The Land Office was
kept open until o'clock. AT that time fully
200 men were still in line and others were
arriving every minute. -
A dispatch from Oklahoma City says: IL
was expected that there would be riot Mt
the Land Office when it opened for business
at noon to-day. The crowd which has sur
rounded it for the last four days became
very boisterOus last night and this morning
II was found necessary to guard the Office
with Deputy Marshals. The latter succeeded
in preserving the peace and there was no
disturbance
Reports from Langston state that there
has been rioting between negro settlers and
cowboys. Two negroes are reported killed,
but no one seems to know how they met
their death. Two negro women secured
quarter sections Immediately adjoining
LangSton. The Town-site Company plat
ted a town on quarter section immedi-
ately adjoining the Government town-slte at
Chandler and every lot has been taken.
South County's tOwn-site has been sur
veyed and it will be opened tomorrow.
All is reported quiet here.
The morning call., 1891-09-23

of the gang was seen here at 4 O'Clock this
afternoon. Guards have been placed around
all the banks, as it is feared the deSper-
ADDE'S are planning an attack. Mayor
Spengel has supplied the places Of police
nen that have deserted the town for land
claims. He says he is creditably informed
that the Datons are planning a raid on the
town, relying for success upon the scarcity
of officers and the semi-deserted condition of
fha oitx