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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-11-28

These figures are official. They show
how the Mckinley law, which the free
traders said would ''stitle" our exports
has developed them instead.
The democratic party has endured
since Thomas Jefferson. 1t has had a
splendid history and elected presidents
in the face of appalling difficulties. OF
late years it elected Mr.. Illden Presi
dent in the most inspiring political cam
paign since the choice of Abraham Lin
coin. 1t has achieved innumerable tri
umphs by the power of its own loyal
members and of its organization and
principles. But there has been one
effort beyond its strength. 1t was pow
erless to re-eiect Grover Cleveland.
-NeW York San.
The London News. commenting on
the Board of Trade returns, says: The
decrease of 20 per cent. in our trade
with America may fairly be attributed
to the Mckinley law. The dlmlnution
in the demand from other countries
must be asCribed to financial depres-
sion"
John Sherman is one of the few living
American statesmen who belong to the
nation rather than to a single common
wealth. -Phi0deiphid Ledqer.
Mr.. Sherman's retirement, whether
decreed at the polls or consummated in
party caucus. would be loss to the
republic. in the event of a Republican
division on the question of Mr.. Sher-
mans reelection the Democratic mi
nority in the Ohio legislature could per-
form no more patriotic or polite act
than to assist in the reelection of the
statesman whose career for forty years
has reflected luster on the common
wealth Brooklyn Eagle (Dem.).
1t would be the greatest of blunders
for a Republican legislature to side
track John Sherman in favor of ex
Gov. Foraker or anybody else. Sena-
tor Sherman has been the target at
which free silverites have directed
their heaviest batteries, laying on his
broad shoulders all responsibility for
silver demonetiZation, which they al
lege occurred as the result Of legislation
proposed by Mr.. Sherman. \ Eepub-
lican success in Ohio which permanent
ly sheIved John Sherman would, to use
an Hibernicism, be a disastrous triumph
for the Republican party in its effects
upon the general prospects Of the or
ganization.-B0 Boston Transcript (Ind.l.
Since the passage of the Mckinley
law Americans are buying American
cutlery. For the eight months ending
May 80, 1890, We imported foreign
cutlery to the value of Si,5e4, i22.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-11-28

During the first eight months under the
new tariff we bought of foreigners
only 500. l39 worth.
This means that in this single industry
the Mckinley law has saved $1,000 900
to American producers in eight months.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-11-28

The former represents the savings
possible under free trade; the second,
W hat can be saved under protection.
Which will you take, workingmen?
In September, 1890, the balance of
foreign trade against the United States
was S7,246. .6tlo.
In September, 1891, the balance OF
trade in favor of the United States was
Sol OS3 qOl
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-11-28

The average sum dJe depositors in
savings banks in the United States was
in 1890 S35S. 04.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-09-03
The Merit Of Persistence,

One of the secrets of successful adver-
Using consists in keeping your establish
fore the eyes of the public contin ually.
The great advertisers of the country
never cease reminding you of their ex-
istence. Their names, the location and
nature of their establishments are thrust
before you continually in the great dali
ly, weekly and monthly publications,
and at the moment You are ready to buy
anything they have to sell, at that same
moment the names of these advertisers
flash before your minds eye, and, IN
conscious of the influence their adver-
tisements have worked upon you, you
find yourself going to their places fol
what you require. (Pa.) Eagle.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-09-03
FOR BUSINESS MEN
An Effective Advertisement.

Tie eTect an advertisement has upon
the reader is very we'll illustrated by the
following. rs related III the Mechanical
News: \ wealthy man who owns a
country residence recently became dis
satisfied with it. and determined to have
another SO he instructed real estate
agent famous for his descriptive powers
to advertise it in the papers for private
sale, but to conceal the location, telling
purchasers to apply at his Office. In a
few days the gentleman happened to see
the advertisement, was pleased with the
account of the place showed it to his
wife. and the two concluded it was just
the place they wanted. and that they
wo I'D secure it at once. So he went to
the Office of the agent, and told him that
the place he had advertised was such a
one as he desired, and he would pur-
chase it. The agent burst into laugh,
and told him that it was description of
his own house where he was then living
He read the advertisement again, cogi-
tated over the grassy slopes" "beauti-
full vistas," smooth lawns" ETC., and
broke out: lis it possible? Well, make
out my bill for advertising and expenses,
for, by George! wouldn't sell the place
now for three times what it cost me-"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-09-03
Qualifications for a Salesman.

John Wanamaker addressed the Tray
elers' club in Philadelphia recently.
You want to be successful and you
can | don't believe that God ever Or
dained that one man should be success
full and another not. but it lies with the
man himself, One comes stumbling into
your store, does not shut the door, and
his breath smells of whisky. You want
nothing to do with him Right after
him comes another bright, smart fellow.
He walks briskly. shuts the door behind
him and is clearly attired, dirty man
can't be salesman The fellow makes
an impression and sells his goods"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-09-03
Our Rinewood Letter.

RINGwooD, Y. c., Aug. 81, '91.
1t rains, and it pours, and it breaks
up Alliance pic MICS and rotteth the
Allianceman' cotton bolls, overtioweth
his low ground corn, but unterrified he
hurrahs for Sockless Simpson, sub
treasury and more money and will not
be comforted because it is not.
There would have been a thousand
or so people at T. II. Taylor's, near
Brinkleyville, to an Alliance dinner
and speaking Saturday, but it rained all
dav, haid, and only about $50 persons
gathered and they had all to eat they
wanted, and heard a splendid speech
from Col. Skinner. the sub-treasury
champion. Got wet too. The sub
treasury plan is deep rooted in the
minds of many, and there will be and
is being an effort made by designing,
would-be great men to keep something
agitating the masses, thereby hoping
to ride into place and power on the
strength Of prejudice and strife, know
ing they never can by merit and COM
potency.
l read Mr.. Henry's dissertation on
hydrophobia with pleasure, as few dis
eases have, at different periods Of med
icine, excited greater attention. curl
osity and study than hydrophobia, and
few have been described in a more
graphic or more accurate manner by
ancient writer's. At certain periods it
seems to prevail, and should lead to a
dog tax, and the destruction of a lot of
rowing ours kept by a class unable to
keep a pig.
Tobacco cures are said to be fine,
Notwithstanding the continuous rains.
Rev. A. G. Wilcox is preaching
some fine sermons and doing much
good in his revival meetings at several
palaces. This week he is preaching at
Turkey Branch church near here, aided
by Rev. Mr.. Lane, of Rocky Mount.
Mr.. D. w. Hardee and family, of
your town, have spent several weeks
with relatives and friends near Enfield
lately. The happiness of his visit was
marred by the sutf'erings Of his mother
who is badly afflicted. She is somewhat
easier now. Mr.. II. is we'll known at
his old home as a conscientious, up
right man, beliked by all who know
him. Hastily, G. E. NJ.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-09-03
Letter from Steedsyillp.
STEEDsvILLE, y. c., Aug. 20, 81

''ii-EbS' LILLE, ~. c., Aug. 20, III.
EDIToR GOLD LEAF:-We have had so
much rain of late that my ardor has
been so dampcned | have not felt like
writing.
We have succeededin starting an every
day school with about - scholars. Mr..
ThOmes Reeks is teacher
Please do not put ne down as against
the Alliance, for | am farmer nlyself
now, and the people call me boss one
out here. | have a daisy farm-11 acres
IN tobacco, and have cured five barns,
with good success. | have 80 acres in
cotton which is fine. My expenses have
been small, as | did some of the work
myself, andif happen to get good prices
VIII make more money this year than
IN any past year of my life
hear great deal said about the OBJ
preston OF the farmers in many parts of
the country. | do not know how it is
elsewhere, but do know that here farm
erS are greatly to blame for their condi-
ton. Ii they would plant less tobacco
ana cotton, study less politics, work d
little more, improve their methods and
expect less from the government. and de-
pend more Oh their own resources, they
would be a great heal better off.
Wv iiithH VI tileiii expect TO MAKE
good crop. go to town (Steedsville)
one day IN every week. fishing one day.
hunting one day, go to mill one day, rest
one day. and work one day in every week
ana then raise cain and cuss out every
merchant, every doctor. and the rest of
mankind. not even forgetting their own
preacher, simply because they fail to
make big crop.
=, As most effective remedy for MANY OF
| tile evils complained of / would suggest
that every farmer work one wear like the
poor merchant Il will not say anything
ABOUT the country editor) every day in
one sear Iounday excepted of course)
be good crops and flush times and No
need OF the sub-treasury bill, for every
farmer would carry his own key to his
own corn crib and smoke house.
| G. H. F.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-09-03
Advertising as an Investment.

Advertising is a tax on him who so re-
CARDS it. Only when he has learned to
look upon it as an investment, and treat
it as such, giving it his time and thought,
will it develop into thing that pays.
Newspaper advertising space. like most
other kinds Of property, has two values
to wit, what it costs the advertiser and
what it is worth to him. Therefore, in
buying it, he should consider its charac.
ter as well as its price.-The Roller Mill
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-09-03
Preamble and Resolutions.
Headquarters VANCE GUARDS,
60. e., BIRD REG r, Y. {. ;. e.,

HEADQUARTERS AH'E VI AhDS,
Go. e., BIRD REC: T, y. e. y G-,
HENDERSON, y. e., Sept LIST. 81
At the regular September meeting OF
the Vance Guards. the resignation OF their
Chaplain, Rev. Alex. Sprnnt, being ten
dered. the undersigned Committee, OF
fered the following preamble and resolu-
tons which were adopted, to wit
WHEREAS, Our beloved Chaplain, Rev
Alexander Sprunt, has been called to
other fields and his residence moved from
Henderson. necessitating his resignation
as Chaplain OF our Go npHn ny, be it
Res0tred. First, That we most heartily
appreciate the great interest at all times
manifested by him in our spiritual, as
well as our temporal welfare, and We
feel that it is largely due to his efforts i'll
our behalf that this Company occupies
its present position.
ResotreI. Second, That this Company
sincerely regrets the departure OF Mr.
Sprunt from our midst, and that the best
wishes of each member as Il citizen and
as a soldier will ever follow him.
Resoired, Third, That a page be set
apart in our records for the engrossing
OF these resolutions, and that copy be
sent to Mr.. Sprunt, to the GOLD LEAF
and IoIaahauk for publication.
w X. HENRY,
PIT. JONES, Com
J. ii BRIDGERS,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-09-03
CrOnS in Wilson.

WILSON, n. c., Aug. 30, '91.
EDITOa GOLD LEAF:-Not seeing
anything in your valuable paper con-
corning crops in this section, ! will
say few words in regard thereto.
Cotton is only ordinary while corn is
very good; peanuts the same. Tobacco
is very fine though it has commenced
to dise& in some localities.
Capt. E. NJ. Pace has been from
Kinston to Danville, Va, and he says
the crops are better here than any he
has seen.
Everybody is curing as rapidly as
possible and with good success. l have
cured Is barns and have as much
more uncut. My cures so far have been
as good as l ever made in my life.
The GOLD LEAF is read with keen
degree of icterest each week.
Wishing you continued success, I
am, Yours Respectfully.
4. Ct. FINCH.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-09-03

WE doubt if there is among the
2o5 editors in the State one really
good orator and when the scribe makes
the effort to shine in the arena of the
public speaker he generally takes A
ray from the lustre of the reputation
rather than add one to it.-Reidsville
ReUiezo.
There is no real orator. but some
very agreeable takers. Among them
are Henry London, Jerome Dowd,
deal, Hllllard and one or two Others.
The Re0ieao is very much mistaken
IN saying the newspaper man does not
succeed we'll as speaker. There was
Grady, the editor and orator Dawson.
the editor and orator. There is Wat
terson, the editor and orator. Dana,
the editor and good speaker; Whitelaw
Reld, and Charles Emory Smith sue
coed at both. Col. Mcclure is a mos,
interesting talker. If 4 good editor
has the physical gifts of an orator. he
has the other gifts, as oratory is oratory
to-day.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-09-03
Look for an Invitation.

Keep your eye on the newspaper, and
see which of the merchants want your
custom and are sufficiently courteous to
invite you to call There is much more
in advertising thar you may think. 1t
is not only to tell of his goods that a
man advertises, but is to invite the peo-
pie who read-the thinking, the intelli-
gent-to pay him visit, and judge fol-
themselves as to the quality and price OF
what he offers for sale People read the
advertisements. Don't make any mis-
take about that. They are just as much
interested in knowing where to buy to
an advantage as the advertiser is in sell
ing his goods.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-09-03
Notice..

BY virtue of a deed of trust from Thos.
Capeiiart and wife. dated July 81, 1888,
and recorded in Vance county, in book
IA page is2, will sell. by pabiic auction,
fer cash, at the court house door, in Hem
derson, on MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, I8 l,
the Pop Castle tract of land, containing
fifty acres, situate Oh the Linbank road, in
Vance county, and adjoining the lands of
Charles Cawthon. Mary Bullock. Lee
OVERLY and Eppa GrissOm. lSo the Thos.
Capehart stOrehOuse lot on First street. in
the town of kittrell, adjoining e. II. &
J. Il. Williams
THOMAS NJ PITTMaN.
Pittman Il Shaw, Trustee
ATTORNEYS sppt:e
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-09-03
A Striking Advertisement

A certain advertisement, printed fully
ten years ago, is still recalled as having
been to this effect: "Two-thirds of you,
life is spent in your clothes. Why not
have comfortable clothes?" It was a
trulsm of course, but put in that form
and with the 'two-thirds' printed boldly
as a fraction it was peculiarly striking.
Philadelphia Ledger
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-09-03

The Greensboro Workman, of
Tuesday, says this of the condition of
ex-Gov. Alfred NJ Scales, who has for
several days been lying in precarious
condition:
The Governor has at times appear
ed to be easier, but in reality he is
never any better. There is little or
no hope OF his ever being better, how
ever much we regret the necessity OF
saying SO.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-09-03

The Charlotte Chronicle says
Cherry Simpson said in 4 speech in
this city the other day that the negro
was as good morally and socially as
the white man." And Jerry Simpson
is the leader of the Alliance-the agi-
tator of third party. White men Of
North Carolina, 10 arms -Raieigh
EOening Mirror
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-09-03
ISuckIen,S Aruica SalXe.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns. and all Skin Erup;ions and pos
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price IS cents per box.
For sail, bv w. r. Cheatham.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-09-03

The Richmond State, commenting
on editorial writing and what consti-
tuteS the best and most effective class
of work in that line, says: "The cor
rect editorial, according to the best
modern newspaper standard, is the
result of years of newspaper experience
Fresh writer's of the fledgling class,
who know nothing about the business,
always rely upon attacking some ring
or outrage in their midst"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-09-03
THURSDAY, SEPT. 3, 1891

ANENT the recent hot spell, paper
in the far South, thus gasped out its
feelings:
Hot, hotter, hottest hotter, hot
terer, hotterest; hotterest, hottester,
hottestest hottentot, hottentotissimus,
we give it up.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-09-03
The keystone of Success

Because man is dong big bushes,
and making money is no reason why h.
should not make more. and many a mill
ionaire has found that letting peopl,
know what he had to sell was the KEY
stone of success. Rome On. Y.)Tribupe
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-09-03
Some fancy the charms OF the lily-white

Some fancy the charms of the lily-white
maid,
or ETHEREAL form and languishing eve,
Who faintS in the sunshine and dTOops in
the shade,
And is always lust ready to die"
But give me the girl of the sunshiny face.
The blood in whose veins courses healthy
and free,
With the vigor Of youth in her movements
of grace.
oh, that is the maiden for me.
She is the girl to 81 tie to- for life. The
sickly, complaining woman may be an OBJ
lect OF love and pity, but she ceases to be a
thing of beauty worn down by female
weakness and disorders, subject to hvsteria
and martyr to bearing down pains. DR..
Pieree's Favorite Prescription is sure
cure for these distressing complaints and
will transform the feeble, dropping suf-
ferer into healthy. happy, blooming
woman. Guaranteed to give satisfaction
IN every case, or money paid for it refund
ed
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-09-03

The managers of Panacea Spring prop
"rty have determined to make Panacea
water boon to the afflicted of North
carolina. 1t shall be home institution
to bring health and happiness to our
people first. The price now asked puts
II III reach OF many OF our people. But
the afflicted poor shall have it at the
lowest possible price
PANACEA SPRINGS 4 HOTEL Co.,
Oxford n e.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-09-03
1t BOomS Your Town.

The most successful and progressive
towns are those which most literally
support their home papers. A newspa-
per well filled with home advertisements
Is one of the best advertisements in the
world of the place where the paper is
published.-Wyandotte Union.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-09-03
Don't ENCOURAGE Pedd1erS

Give peddlers the go by" and de-:
with your home merchants, who she.
they desire your patronage by adver; :
!as in yolr home paper.-Exchange
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-09-03
The People You Don't Know

There is a great deal in writing an at
tractive advertisement. Do you give
your advertisements your best atten
ton? If you expect to do a large bust
ness on the fact that you know so many
people you will get left. The ones you
don't know are greatly in the majority
How are you to reach them in the most
favorable manner at the least EXPENSE
By placing an attractive advertisement
in the newspaper.-Lincoln Neb.) Cou.
riar
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-09-03
Cannot Afford to StOD.

There is reason why business that
has been built up by advertising canno,
afford to stop or change its tactics. The
class Of trade that has been secured is
the kind that is influenced by advertis
ing. and he who would hold it must con
tinue using the same means.-Printers
Ink
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-09-03

WHILE Statesman Simpson is preach
ing his Third party doctrine in the
South, we would be glad if he would give
little of his august attention to the
color line question. Suppose the
Third party is established here: Where
will the negro go, and what will we
do with him? Statesmen of the
Simpson type seem disposed to ignore
him entirely, but he is here and with
very little foolishneSs on our part we
Will be reminded of his presence and
potency very much to our COST
Greenville Nfvs.
Jerry does not ignore the negro.
lie said IN speech in this city the
other day that the negro was as good
morally and socially as the white man.
He would blot out the color line, like
turning over bottle of ink. His
plan IS to eat and sleep with them
Charlatte Chronicle.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-09-03
For Sale.

| have for sale at bargain fine horse
good pair of mules, some fine Jersey and
Holstein COWS and heifers Also regis
tered bull or two, and a lot of extra nice
Berkshire pigs. Call on or address,
j. r. YOUNG, Proprietor
Henderson Stock and Dairy Farm,
aug 90 Henderson, y. T..
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-09-03

+. 7. T. cures Scrofuls, Salt Rheum and
AL a.. humors, Dyspepsia. Sick Headache
Blllousness. 1t cures that tired feeling
eIe a S; an appetite, strengthens the nerves
ana Duilds up the whole system. PIP.
Is unrivaled, and since its introduction
has cured more eases of blood disease than
all the other blood purifiers put together
For sale by w. w. Parker, druggist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-09-03
The Seven Lamns of Pub,;c;,v

The seven canons Of the fine ar t of ad.
vertising, "the seven lamps of publicity, /"
are seen to be simplicity, news quality.
originality, individuality, iteration, sin
cerity and naturalness.-Ph iladelphia
Ledger.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-09-03

Mr. Randall Pope, the retired druggist
of Madison, Fla, says (nec. 3, 1880 he
regards z. P. P. (Prickly Ash Poke Root
and Potassium) as the best Alternative on
on the market, and that he has seen more
beneficial results from the use Of it than
any other blood medicine. For sale by
w. w. Parker, druggist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-09-03
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:
PUBLISHERS ANNOUNCEMENT

We invite contributions on all subjects of
local and general interest views and state
nents 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 or 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, 1891-09-03
The Backbone Of the Communit,

1He nacKUOne OF INC COmmunfty.
The local newspaper is the backbone
of the community, and generous as ia
the public appreciation of its Offices, it
merits much more sympathy and sup
port than it generally receives.
delphia Times
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-09-03

For the Feet and Armpits.
A few applications destroys the odor
and cures the disease, without closing the
pores. 1t tOughens the skin and prevents
galding of the feet or chatting of the body.
Price 80 cents. Sold by druggists. Man
ufactured by h. v. LUDLUM & CO,
June 4-6 SwantOn, Ohio.