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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-06-25

wager is dubbed by the knowing ones
as s.marked." 1t is seldom used, as
at card playing as in everything else,
''business is business - The game is
usually "call," all bets being duly
registered with chips.
At Monte Carlo, where the game
is reduced to science, as soon as it
is "called" two croupiers move around
the table and count the bets, reporting
to the banker, who can thus tell to a
cent the exact amount of his liability.
His Royal Highness, according to the
testimony, did not seem to take that
trouble. Another fact which helped
out the alleged crooked transaction
| on the part of the member of the
Guards is that the chips they used
! were made of leather, and were con-
sequently noiseless. The defendants
allege that the complainant would
slyly drop extra checks on the top of
his pile when he found he held a
good hand. If that is SO it reflects
upon the royal bankers ability, as he
should have had the chips placed be-
yond the reach of the players after the
bets were made and kept his eye upon
them.
The alleged discovery of dishonesty
was made on September 8, 1890,
when Host Arthur Wilson, who sat
next to Sir William, believed he saw
him drop chip on top of his pile.
He claims to have been very shocked
at this, and to make sure that he was
right communicated his suspicious to
Berkeley Levett, one of his guests.
The two men decided to catch Sir
William in the act, and the next even
ing the improvised gambling table was
replaced by regulation table. The
Prince of Wales was placed at the
head, and on his right, near the oppo-
site end, sat Green and Wilson.
Directly facing the banker sat Mrs.
Green, Sir William, Lady Coventry
and General Owen Williams. Mr..
and Mrs. Green and Wilson were thus
in an excellent position to watch the
play, while Levett, who did not join
in, also kept an eye upon it. 1t was
not long, the defendants claim, before
they discovered Sir Williams sin.
G1een was even so taken aback at it
that he left the room at once.
The sequel of this now famous game
was an interview between the accused
man and the Prince of Wales, when
the former signed, under undue in
auence, as he now claims, the follow
ing pledge:
"In consideration of the promise
made by the gentlemen whose names
are subscribed, to preserve silence with
reference to an accusation which has
been made in regard to my conduct
at baccarat on the night of Monday
and Tuesday, the Sth and 9th of Sep
tember, 1890, at Tranby Croft, 1 will
on my part solemnly undertake never
to play cards again as long as I live.
WILLIAM GORDON CUNNING.
Those who signed the agreement
were the people whose suspicious are
alleged to have been aroused. From
the testimony elected it is certain that
Sir William did not make the matter
public. Some one did. Was it his
Royal Highness, Mr.. or Mrs. Lycett
Green, Mr.. or Mrs. Arthur Wilson or
Berkeley Levett9 Whoever may have
made the scandal public the fact re-
mains that had the heir to England S
throne studied his Hoylc closer the
game would have been carried on with
out affording temptation to any one to
juggle with the chi ps.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-06-25

Workers in ornamental wood now
assert that yellow pine, hard finished
in oils, is the rival in beauty of any
wood that grows, not excepting the
costliest of the hard species, it being
susceptible of receiving and maintain
ing as high a degree of polish as any
known wood, while, when impregnated
with oil, it is almost indestructible.
In such condition it is impervious
to even hot grease and other substances
that leave an inefaceable stain upon
white pine, maple and various other
woods. The yellow pine referred to
is the long leaf pine. Trees can be
found of this species with a curled
grain little on the plan of "curly
maple" No other wood can be made
into more beautiful cabinet work.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-06-25
An exchange says in the beginning

An exchange says in the beginning
God created the heavens and the earth
and all things therein. He then
created man and woman. and left the
loafers on the corners, and in due time
they multiplied and then spread into
the post offices, and depots and the
stores. In the latter place they sit
and explain State and national prob
lens that have vexed great minds, and
partially by sampling goods. While
he is thus engaged his wife is out wash
ing for her neighbors, and the poor
helpless children are left at home to
care for themselves as best they can.
There is nothing more noticeable than
a lOaier.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-06-25
IS IT WISE?
Progressive Farmer. ]

Is it wise for the friends of reform
III our national affairs to ignore the
reform of the tariff and put all their
strength into the agitation in favor o.
the Sub Treasury bill and in favor O.
the free coinage of silver? We answer
this question without one moment O.
hesitation with an emphatic negative.
1t is constantly assumed by the reform
press that the tariff is not financial
measure at all. This assumption is
violent and unfair. 1t is, indeed, the
most vital financial question that is
now before the people, or that can
come before the people. Any other
measures of financial reform will be
only partial and unsatisfactory with
out such a modification of our tariff
system as will amount to the entire
regeneration of our customs regula-
tions. The mere statement of this
truth must carry conviction to any
mind that is capable of reasoning upon
these questions at all.
Some who read this article may be
inclined to say that the free silver issue
should not be abandoned in favor of
the tariff issue. Most certainly not.
Those who think that the pressing of
the tariff reform issue involves the
abandonment of the free silver issue,
have little ability to think upon this
or upon any other question Of public
policy. These two issues are related,
and they should be pressed together.
The Ocala demands call for reform in
the tariff just as loudly and just as i'm
peratively as they call for the free
coinage of silver. And those who
exalt the one and slur the other over
as unimportant, are not wise.
To select one issue out of such a
complication of infamous legislation
as the country is suffering under at the
present time is a very short-sighted
and narrow, if not positively blind
and fatuous policy. But toward such
policy the agitations and discussions
within the Alliance seem to be drift
ing. One hears good deal nowadays
about being true to Alliance demands;
and not a few men have been de-
nounced as Judases and traitors to the
Alliance, because they do not agree
with the majority upon certain ques-
tions of method. We want to remind
those who are SO ready to deal in de-
nunciations against their brethren,
that the reform of the tariff is just as
much part of the Alliance demands
as is free silver. And we want to re-
mind our brethren also that the man
with one idea is dangerous in more
senses than one.
We are in favor offree silver, because
we think the Alliance can get these
measures, because we think that the
men in the other parties, who will help
them to get these reforms, will be will
ing to unite with them to secure any
other reform that may be demanded
for the good Of the country. We say
it emphatically that those who press
the silver issue to the ignoring Of the
tariff issue, are neither wise advisers
nor safe leaders in this crisis.
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Happy HOOSierS.

VIM. Timmons, postmaster at 1daville,
Ind. writes: Electric Bitters has done
more for me than all other medicines COM
bined, for that bad feeling arising from
Liver and Kidney trouble" John Leslie,
farmer and s,ockman of same place, says:
Find Electric Bitters to be the best Kid
ney and Liver medicine made me feel like
a new man" J. w. Gardner, hardware
merchant, same town, says: Electric Bit
tiers is just the thing for a man who is all
run down and don't care whether he live
or dies :" he found new strength, good ap-
petite and felt just like he had new
lease on life. Only SOC. bottle, at W. I
Cheatham's Drug store.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-06-25
Bucklen's Arnica Salye.

The best salve in the world fer Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores. letter, Chapped Hands, ChiIblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions and posi-.
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. II
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction OF
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by ". T. Cheatham.
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ONE ENJOA

Both the method and results wh9h
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 habituA
constipation. Syrup of Figs Is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and 40
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
it's 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 Soc
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 re SYRUP ca
.... SAN FRANCISCO. cAi.
LOUISVILLE. kv. NEW yORx. N,E
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Merchant Tailoring.
HENDERSON, N. G..

1t is with pleasure that l announce my
readiness and ability to serve my customers
new and comfortable apartments in the
watkins building, over Daniel & Co.'S
hardware store, and have on hand a large
line of samples for
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-06-25
Spring and Summer Wea1.

DO not place your order for n suit until
you sac my goods and get prices. can
give as good bargains and do as good work
as any responsible party anywhere. A call
VIII convince you that you can do as we'll
IN your nome market as you can by sending
away. In point of style. cut, fit and make
up guarantee my work to be equal to that
aone elsewhere. My clothes speak for
themselves. This is the testimony of my
customers, among whom l desire to count
you. Very respectfully,
". t. SMITH, Merchant Tailor,
fehSt Henderson, NC.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-06-25

w Il. GREEN
CARPENTER AND BUILDER,
HENDERSON, NC,

Offers his services to the public. Plans
and estimates furnished. and good work
guaranteed. Refers by permission to Mr.
II. Dorsey, Henderson, and Mr.. James i.
Satterwhite, Vance county
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-06-25

E R Y much has
been said recently
about baccarat the
game which has
caused such scan =
del in "high So
ciety" in England.
and in which the
Prince OF Wales
has been placed
in a very unen-
viable light as a
'FIoS
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-06-25

20 r M A L in
: vitation has been
given Presiden,
Harrison to at
tend the South
} ern Interstate
Exposition al
Raleigh in Ocfo-
Der or November,
and while he
could not signify
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-06-25
HONORING GRANT.
UNWILLING OF A STATUE OF THE
GREAT SOLDIER.
Erected to His Memory at Galena,
IllinOis-An Eloquent Grafton by
Chauncey NJ. Depew-His Esti-
mate of Grant as a Soldier
and POlitican-His Life
Reviewed.

L l. l N 0 l S has
at last seen erected
within her borders
a fitting monument
to the memory of
Gen. Grant. At
Galena, his old
home, a few days
ago there was un-
veiled a statue of
heroic size, in the
presence of a null
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-06-25
w. r. HENRY,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
HENDERSON. N. g.,
-OFFICE IN BURwELI, BuIIDrNa

CoURTs;-Vance. Franklin, Warren, Gran.
vlile, United states Court at Raleigh, and
supreme Court OF North Carolina.
hEFERENcEs:-Chief Justice w. N. H.
smith, Hon. Augustus 8. Merrimon, Gov.
Dan!eI U. Fowie, Hon. T. Z. Fuller. Hon. +,
"a. Argo, DIR. W. 7. Cheatham, Dr. ]. M
Tucker. Mr.. NJ. Dorsey, H. II. Burweii, ESQ. !:
Hon. James Edwin Moore, Ex-SOlicitor Gen
OF U. 3. Samuel +. Phillips
Ofice hours a m. to s D. m inch. 73r
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VOL. x.

THIS PAPER aK k be l9pna doa % Ne Newsne as Ssa
Advertising Bun an 90 Spruce II where advertising
Viatracts may be made for 4 IN NEW YDKH
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wager is dubbed by the knowing ones
as "marked." 1t is seldom used, as
at card playing as in everything else,
"business is business The game is
usually "call," all bets being duly
registered with chips.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-07-09
A SLEEPY OPERATOR
Causes Two Freight Trains to Come
Together
On the Cleveland & Canton Railroad 7 his
Morning--.several Trainmen Badly In
jured.--The Particulars.

A disastrous wreck occurred on the
Cleveland & Canton railroad about 2:SO
o'clock this morning north Of here near
Bedford Station.
The report is that the operator at Falls
Junction went to sleep and neglected his
duty, and through his negligence the No.
81 train going north and No. SO coming
south collided at Bedford with terrible
havoc.
Both were heavy trains going at good
speed aud the collision was terrific. Sew.
enteen cars were piled up in heap. To
add to the destruction the mass took fire
and the flames finished what the collision
had commenced. The track was COM
pletely blockaded and all trains were
stopped.
Three men we're injured and 1t sreport-
ed that one has since died.
Conductor Pete Hammer of train So who
resides in this city was badly hurt receiv-
ing broken arm and leg.
George Leininger, fireman on No. 55 r.
sides on East Ninth street in this city. He
sustained n broken arm and severe bruises.
Ed Roger, brakeman on No. "a, sus-
tanned internal injuries and it is reported
this afternoon that he is dead. He was
caught in the wreck aud lay under the
heap of seventeen cars. As quickly as
the men could get to work they COM
menced to dig for him, but II was some
time before they got him. As they pro-
gressed with the work he was perfectly
conscious and kept yelling to them to
hurry up before the fire got to him.
The first train that got through from
Cleveland arrived here about l 80 o'clock
this afternoon. Fireman Leininger, one
of the injured, was aboard. The other
ones hurt are not able to travel. Charles
Reese, one of the men on train No. "a,
came down. He had escaped injury. He
described the scene of the wreck as some
thing awful. 1t was one of the worst that
has ever occurred upon the road.
Assistant Superintendent Kennedy went
to the scene of the disaster this morning
and has not yet returned.
1t is plainly evident that the operator
at Falls junction is to blame for the wreck
as train 81, bound north, has the right OF
way over all freight trains, unless other.
wise ordered. The operator at Falls juno
ton was to hold it there until the south.
bound fast freight passed, and the engi'
neer, supposing he had the right CT way
as usual, kept on. McCracken's
crossing is between Bedford and
Miles.av., and II was at this point
the two trains met. There is a curve al
the place and a heavy grade. The north
bound train was running down the grade
at the rate of 35 miles an hour, and when
the engineer saw the other train it was toe
late to stop. Both engineers jumped, but
Dave Brown, on the north bound train
was badly hurt in doing so. He was taken
| to farm house where IL was found thai
his back was badly injured.
Besides broken arm and broken leg
| Conductor Hammer sustained a severe
wound in the head, and it is thought his
skull is fractured.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-07-09

mostly ignore McKinley's presence alto
gether. Two or three barely mention the
fact that he spoke and say he was given
very candid receptioD," whatever that
may mean,-[Plain Dealer.
We understand that Mckinley had q
very fair reception, but he cannot expect
much coincidence in the wooden nutmeg
state. His tariff is quite unpopular there,
and he has had his boom. Chauncey De-
pew and Gen. o. o. Howard were the
lions of this occasion, and the fact that
Mckinley only spoke few minutes, and
announced at the opening that he would
not speak on the tariff, had tendency to
start some enthusiasm, but knowing the
Mejor's liability TO break loose at any
moment on that topic, the enthusiasm
according to all reports) was OF sup
pressed and frigid character. A feeling is
rapidly pervsding the public mind, East
as we'll as West, that the Majors tariff
will shortly become back number.
THE Canton correspondent of the Gin
cinnati Enquirer is the city editor of the
Canton Repository. This is McKinley's
home organ, hence It Is to be presumed
that the Enquirer's report OF the Stark
county Democratic Convention would be
written up to do the Democratic party as
much harm as possible.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-07-09
HoW's This,

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case of catarrh that cannot be
cured by taking Halls Cure.
II. j. CHENNEY & co, Props Toledo.
We, the undersigned, have known II. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions, and financially able TO car
ry out any out any obligations made by
their firm.
Toledo, o.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, O.
HALLS Uatarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Testimon-
ials sent free. Price 75c per bottle. Sold
by all druggists.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-07-09
THE CANroN-MAssILLoN LINE
Three Surveys to be Made in Order to As.
certain the Best Route.

certain the Best Route.
Interest in the projected electric street
car line connecting Canton and Massillon
has not died out. Work was commenced
Monday by Engineer j. II. Holl upon a
survey OF the Massillon road. A reporter
had talk with Mr.. w. A. Lynch this
morning, who said that they intended to
take three surveys of the road, one on
each side and one in the middle and that
when these were completed survey over
a private route was contemplated. When
these are all finished a thorough investi-
CATION as to the merits of each route will
be made and the matter will be taken in
hand in business-like manner to see
what can be done.
In speaking Of private route Mr..
Lynch said IL would have one advantage
in the matter of speed, as they could
make as high as thirty miles an hour. At
this rate a car would go from Canton to
Massillon in sixteen minutes. He said he
contemplated little difficulty in securing
a right of way on private route and II
that should be decided upon the one he
had in mind would probably run to the
north touching at the lake and coming out
about Lake street in Canton. There has
been considerable speculation and theoriz-
ing about the proposed line in the past,
but 1t now looks as IL some practical work
was to be inaugurated.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-07-09
PETER RoEMHILp ASSIGNS.
Poor Roads and a Change In the Plai
Given as the Cause,

Poor Roads and a Change In the Plans
Given as the Cause.
Peter Roemhild, the well-known CON-
tractor, yesterday made an assignment to
Lee Z. Webb, his son.in-law. Mr.. Roem.
htld is the contractor for the erection of
the new hotel at Lake Park, Meyers Lake,
and the work is not yet completed. The
contract called for the completion Of the
building by May Is, but owing to the mis-.
cradle condition of the roads to the park,
II was next to impossible to get material
at the time the workmen most needed Il.
This occasioned much delay and incon-
venience.
MIR. Roemhild states that delay was also
occasioned by the architect who made
him considerable trouble with tie plans
and specifications. A committee of arbi-
traitors will be appointed to investigate
the matter and see IL the architect did not
alter his plans after the work had been
commenced.
Attached to the contract with the Rev.
mann Brewing Company, who are erecting
tue building, was an agreement to the eff
feet that il the work we're not finished
within the specified time, the contractor
should forfeit S25 per day for each day
succeeding until the work was completed.
1t Is not likely that under the conditions
as they existed and in view of the fact
Mr.. Roemhild was handicapped by reason
OF the bad roads, that the company will
hold him to the letter of this agreement.
Mr.. Roemhild assigned house and lot
in South Plum street, but assigned no
other property. His assets will reach
$1,000, which will fully cover the liabilities s
and Mr.. Roemhild states that he will nav
dollar for dollar. He is a representative
man and the fact that he was forced to an
assignment is deplored by all who know
him. His embarrassment is only tempo.
rary.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-07-09
Homeworth News,

Jonas King is building handsome new
barn.
C. II. Wick and Miss Ada Mclaughlin
were married Thursday.
G. e. Kiester is little better from his
recent injuries.
"Sunny Hill" school closed with picnic
Friday.
Prof. S. d. Sanor and wife OF Alliance,
are visiting friends in town. Prof. Sanor
will go to Canada this week to stay week
or two.
The wheat crop in this locality will be
very good.
Mrs. j. D. Myers is now visiting friends
at Canton and Akron.
Caleb Unger was granted pension OF
S13 per month, and 5000 back pay.
Fl. Unger, Peter Pleren and Caleb
Unger bought John Glass farm south of
town last week.
DR.. A. E, Unger and wife of Cleveland,
are visiting their parents this week.
H. L. Harris was terribly gored by a fu.
rious bull Friday. His injuries, though
painful, are not necessarily fatal.
Miss Nettie Willard T Canton, was Wis
iting her aunt last week. p.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-07-09
Had Her Smoke.

A little old woman, who told some of
the waiting passengers in the Grand
Central depot that she was going out
west to see her daughter, was waiting
for her train the other afternoon, when
she brought out clay pipe and paper
Of tobacco from her pocket, struck a sui
phur match on the sole of her shoe and
was smoking away in great content
when a depot officer approached her and
said:
mo smoking here, ma'am."
whats the matter2" she asked.
against orders"
"That's Gurus. I've travelled around
sood deal, and never seen the time yet
l couldn't smoke"
"You'll have to stop, ma'am."
"But I'm hankering after smoke. 1
forgot to smoke afore left home"
Eyes, but you can't smoke in here"
ooh, wall, if you are SIGH pertickler,
folks around here l can go out of doors!
It's got to that pitch that people has lost
all their rights. Anyhow, you don't own
the road out here, do your"
''No, ma'am." '.~
ats a miracle you don'tI I'll go out
and finish my smoke, and if anybody
steals this satchel I'll give you the big
gest lawsuit you ever heard Off
She went out and walked up and down
the sidewalk, with arms folded and
cloud of blue smoke almost hiding her
head, and when the pipe was exhausted
she knocked the ashes out against her
heel, blew through the stem with a
"whoosh" and re-entered the depot with
the remark:
"There! l feel a hundred per cent.
better, and if anybody else sasses me
they'll git Hail Columbia all over."-M.
Quad in New York Evening World.