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convention. Should President llarri-
son be the choice OF the party, you GER
talnly would want 10 support him
whether in or out OF the cabinet"
After this frankexprcssion Mr.. Elkins
IS said to have gone directly to the
President and fully accepted the
proilered secretaryship.
WILL BRING FACTIONS TOGETHER.
Some OF the Republican senators, in
discussing the effect the nomination
would have upon the Republican .elec-
tions of,thc country, said this afternoon
that it would bring the elements OF tho
party closer.tosether, and would, more
than anything else, convice the party
as body that an understanding had
been reached between Mr.. Blaine and
the President, whereby the two would
cooperate i'll the campaign next year.
It is confidently believed that Mr..
Blaine will, at tho proper time and in
the proper manner. indicate his wishes
respecting the nomination next year
as it effects himself:
COMMENTS OF WEST VIRGINIANs
On the appointment OF Mr.. Elkins-All
Think Itn Good One.
Sptfal Dipd!ch 10 the In.tiigenccr.l
+ WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-When asked
what he thought OF the nomination OF
Mr.. Elkins, Senator Kenna SAID: "Thc
nomination was, not unexpected. l
think it means the adjustment and
pooling OF issues between President
Harrison and Mr.. Blaine, and probably
the nomination OF Mr.. Elliins with
Harrison OIL the national Republican
ticket for 1892"
Senator Faulkner said the nomina-
ton OF Mr.. Elkins would be very graf
flying 10 tho Republicans oi tho state.
"Sincc his residence in West Virginia" ;"
said Mr.. Faulkner. "AIr. Elkins has
succeeded in attaching to his fortunes a
large number oilcadins Republicans III
al! sections OF the state. tits naturally
gratifying to Democrats as well as Re-
publicans to sec the prominence, given
to West Virginia by tho assignment OF
two such important offices to her citi-
zens."
Commissioner OF Internal Revenue
Mason was much delighted when in
formed by the ISTBLL!GEScER that Mr..
Elkins' namo had bocn sent to the sem
ate. 81 am delighted" ho said. ~
have always been a Harrison man, but
since the appointment OF General Goil
to bo 4 circuit judge and the appoint
ment'o OF Mr.. Elkins to be secretary OF
war, lam more OF u Harrison man than
ever"
Representative John o. Pcndlcton
said: "Thc nomination OF Mr.. Elkins
means that Blaine is not going to be n
candidate ior the Presidency. OF NIL
the managing politicians OF the Rcpub.
lican party s.. y. Elkins is perhaps the
shrcwdest, and he certainly under.
stands the handling OF II convention OF
Republican politicians better than any
man in that party. Elliins as secretary
oiwar is the iorcrunner OF Harrisonfs
nomination, ard Blaine's influence
united with the former'sskilli manipu-
lation and the federal patronage will be
all powerful in any Republican convcn-
lion"
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lie CONSULTED BLAINE.

''h SOtNoObiisbh hbL.hA->is +.
lie then went to Mr.. Blaineand asked
him what effect his appointment would
have upon the presidential possibilities
rs affecting both President Harrison
and himself. Mr.. Blaine promptly re-
piled: at will haye no effect, what
ever" According to tho statement
which comes in the third person from
hr. Elkins, and which can be relied
upon, Mr.. Blaine continued to say: "Ii
you want my advice as to whether YOU
SHOULD accept tho war portfolio, would
say it would be better for both yourself
and myself personally, and the Republi-
can party ut large, for You to
enter tho cabinet. 1t can have
norpossible bearing upon my position
III tho Republican party. AS a person.
nj friend and II Republican worker I
would be very glad TO SEQ YOU come in
10 the cabinet. II by any possible con.
diiion OF circumstances there should DO
demand from the party that should
become tho Presidential candidate it
VIII bo such Il demand and come III
such 4 way that your obligations as well
rs mine as members OF the Presidents
Official household will not be violated.
has No,EFrEcr oS BLAtSE.
II thcrc should boa call from Tie par
ty,which ! could not rciuse,it could
neither be assisted byyour outside ct-
forts nor silenced by your presence at
the cabinet table. Should 5Ibe conf
PEELED to accept tho nomination you
would OF course rs secretary oi war
support me, because Iwould not liayc
tho opposition Of President Harrison,
ior you must know that thcnames OF
harrison and blaine will not be placed
~ conflict before the next nominating
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SrtriGl Dispatch 10 he IateQiatrc.r.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 1.-THE
President to-day sent TO the senate tho
namc OF Stephen B. Elkins, OF West
Virginia, to bc secretary OF war, 10 iill
the vacancy occasioned by the rcsigna-
ton OF Hon. Rcdfcld Proctor. The nonl-
ination was Immediately referred to the
committee on military affairs.
No nomination has been sent to the
senate during tho past ten years which
attracted so much attention as that OF
Hon. Stephen B. Elkins, OF West Nir-
ginia, to be secretary OF war. The nom
nation in itself was not so much OF n
surprise or mystery as what was sup
posed to be behind it and the esmotivcs
which were presumed by many to have
moved the President in making the
selection. On every hand it was con-
ccdcd that Mr.. Elkins would make al
excellent secretary OF war. lie is a
man Of affairs politically, a great bust
ness success and one OF most pleasing
social tendencies. -1aa
BEARING on TIE EEXT CAMPAIGN.
Tho nomination was regarded by
many as having very strong bearing
on tho Presidential nomination next
year. While the intimate personal
friends OF Mr.. Elkins contend that it
had no relation whatever to the politi-
cal purposes OF possibilities OF Mr..
Blaine, there was a widespread feeling
that it indicated an understanding be-
tween the President and the Secretary
OF State respecting the campaign next
year and also the Presidential nominee.
Mr.. Elkins himself would not talk upon
the subject for publication, but to. an in
innate friend he talked freely before the
nomination was sent to the senate Mr..
Elkins stated that the war department
was first rendered him by President
Harrison at Capo May last summer,
when it was known that Secretary Proc
tor intended TO resign and succeed Sena.
for Fdmrnds
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convention. Should President LIarri-
son be the choice OF the party, you GER
tainly would want 10 support him
whether in or out OF the cabinet"
After this frank expression Mr.. Elkins
Is said to have gone directly to the
President and fully accepted the
protlered secretarYship.
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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-04-09
Henderson as a Home.

Everybody likes to live in a pleasant,
healthy and attractive community. To
tohse seeking new home We say Hen
derson and Vance county offer superior
inducements in this respect. Every
visitor who drives over the town and
takes the views from the country ada
cent, is charmed with the enchanting
panorama Of valleys and hills. 1t is
the general sentiment that no where
else can be found lovlier site for a
large city. Owing to the elevation and
the almost perfect drainage, there is no
malaria, and Henderson is noted for its
healthfulness. Its central location,
we'll removed from the low lands and
malarial districts Of the more remote
Eastern section, and yet far enough
from the mountains to enjoy perfect
immunity from severe cold. Removed
from the rigors of Northern winters and
enervating heat of Southern summers,
this climate strikes happy medium,
delightfully."- pleasant and invigorating,
neither too hot nor too cold. Taken
all the year round it would be difficult
to find a more delightful and healthy
climate, or pleasanter and more de-
sirable place of residence in this coun-
| try.
The home-seeker naturally desires to
know something about the society into
which he will go, and in this respect,
also, Henderson possesses advantages
over many other places. We have a
moral, industrious, orderly, law abiding
population, noted for their generous
hospitality, high moral tone, and social
refinement. Those who come to Hen
derson will receive a cordial welcome
from our people, whether they come al
temporary sojourners or permanen,
citizens. We want people to come
We invite them to come and cast thei
lot in with us.
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Letter from Ringwood.


RINGwd6D, N. c., March 90, '91.
Four days of rain to one of sun is
the record now that spring has begun.
There is great complaint that
tobacco plants are ruined, and the
ground is so deluged with water that
everything in the way of farm work
has ceased and travelling is greatly in
convenienced by bad roads. The Leg
islature should have provided against
bad roads in future by changing the
mode of keeping them up, but they
failed to tackle the road question. and
left the unserviceable ''dorg'' to roam
the wide world DER, free as the eagles
that in mid air soar. Let your people
agitate a railroad down this way and
build it, or Oxford may get the plum
in the way of tobacco, SC.
Mr.. Tom York's death was a sad
one as he had ali interesting family
and was an enterprising good citizen
| with bright hopes of future prospects.
Some of our people still have tobacco
on hand. Mr.. Cousins has 5000
pounds of first quality now being
graded and will give your market a
trial next month, he says.
John p. Tyree is shipping to Wilson
every day. The prospect now fol
future crop is gloomy indeed. Success
in life makes some folks forget the time
! when they were not much. It is just
SO with the frog on the jump; he can't
remember when he was tadpole.
G., E. M,
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The German,

The Easter German came off with
great ecIat on Friday night last i'll
Burwell Hall, and, though smaller than
the one held at Christmas, it was pro-
nounced by all to be more enjoyable
Good dancers were in abundance and
consequently the long waltzes allowed,
by the leader were highly appreciated
There was a good attendance among
whom may be mentioned Mrs. 7. A
Davis, Mrs. E. G.. Davis, Mrs. Taylor
and Mrs. Strause, who acted as chap
erons, the last mentioned combining.
the duties of chaperon and caterer
The Raleigh Orchestra played fine
selection of music. The German was.
we'll led by Mr.. w. II. Cheek, Jr., and
Miss Lucy Taylor. This was Mr.
Cheeks maiden effort and he showed
by his skill that he has the making Of a,
frst-class leader in him. The following
couples were personalities NJ. Hins-
dale, of Raleigh, and Mr.. H. B. Baker;
Miss B. Joyner, of Rocky Mount, and
Mr.. A. J. MITCHELL; Miss NJ. Hartmaier
and Mr.. w. Whitaker, Of Durham,
Miss Daisy Dockery, of Weldon, and
Mr.. n. p. Strause; Miss Carrie
Murray, of Raleigh, and Mr.. B.
Fleming; Miss Addie Balm. of Raleigh
and Mr.. L. B. Gregory; Miss Lizzie:
Clarke and Mr.. J. Rose; Miss Daisy
Stephens and Mr.. w. Nj. Henderson.
Miss Sadie Taylor and Mr.. H. NJ
Cannon; Miss B. Blacknall and Mr.
W. E. Massenburg; Miss G. Blackpal
and Mr.. A. Bradley; Miss NJ. g.
Clifton, Of Louisburg, and Mr.. G.
Daniel; Miss Jessie Smith and Mr.. E.
Parham, of Oxford; Miss NJ. Speed, o.
Louisburg, and Mr.. E. Aston; Miss
V. Richards and Mr.. r. Watson; Miss
Sallie Dunn and Mr.. J. Garden; Miss
Nellie Murray, of Raleigh, and Mr.. f.:
A. Strause, of Roxboro; Mrs. T. H.
Chavasse, of Weldon, and Mr.. P
Voolfolk, of Richmond; Miss NJ. S.
Client and Mr.. E. L. Chavasse. Stays:
Messrs. II. Aston, P. Cook and F.
Bachelor, of Chapel Hill; F. A. Cheek
T. G. Horner and H. B. Mcclure, of
Oxford; a. P. Strause, of Durham,
and H. Macy, r. G. Hart, A. B.
Cayce and &. J. Voorhees,. Dancing
ceased at O'Clock.
A PARTICIPANT.
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TOWN AND COUNTRY,
LOCAL LACoNIcS PICKED UP HERE AND
THERE BY OUR EAGLE-EYED
REPORTERS

The streets have dried off again, and
that portion of mankind circumscribed
by the limits of this town, is happy.
The Vance Guards went to Raleigh
this morning to participate in the cere-
monies incident to the burial of Gov.
Fowle.
Remember you must register if you
would vote in the town election. The
books are now open and will close ten
days before election.
The finder of two postoffice keys and
one large key on a ring. will confer a
favor by leaving same at this Office or
return to A. R. Workman.
We are pleased to see DR.. D. B.
Zollicoffer, of Northampton county, in
town this week. He is spending a few
days with his brother A. G. Zollicoffer,
Esq.
Registration books are now open and
persons who would vote in the coming
town election must register in order to
do so. Books close ten days before
the election.
In ordering goods, or in making in
quiry concerning anything advertised in
this paper, you will oblige the publisher
as well as the advertiser, by stating
that you saw the advertisement in the
GOLD LEAF.
Henderson merchants are preparing
for good trade this spring, as will
be seen by reference to our advertising
columns. The man who has bargains
to offer is anxious for buyers to know
it. Read the GOLD LEAF and see who
they are.
There was some surprise at seeing
snow on the ground Tuesday morning,
and all day long the clouds looked
threatening. The fleecy fakes did not
fall, however, and at this writing the
sun is shining again and it looks more
like we are to have open weather for
while. The continuous rains have
thrownf arm work greatly behind and
it will be ali farmers can do, under the
most favorable conditions, to get things
in such shape as to insure good crop.
Remember Friday night the concert
to be given by the st. Cecilia Society,
of Durham, will take place at Burwell
Hall. We do not hesitate to promise
a musical event of rare merit and
pleasure, for we have heard these ladies
and gentlemen. Miss LESSEE Southgate,
under whose auspices the concert will
be given, is ono of the most talented
and accomplished vocalists and must
clans in the State. The proceeds will
go for the benefit of the NJ. f. church
in Henderson.
The largest assortment OF silk plush,
leather and carpet chairs ever seen in
Henderson. XVIth century antique oak
and cherry finish. Call early and see them.
apr. 8. 8. & c. WATKINS.
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The Parting Of the Ways.

wilkins and Watkins were college
chums and close friends. They had been
hard students and had taken little out
door exercise. When they shook hands
and said goodbye, at the end of their col
lege career, they were i'm impaired health
Both had dyspepsia, liver troubles and
troublesome coughs.
Wilkins had plenty of money, and de-
cided to travel for his health Watkins
was poor. II must go to work for my
living" be said, but + II try the remedy
that Robinson talks so much about-Dr
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery"
In less than two years, Wilkins came
home in his coffin. Watkins. now in the
prime Of life. is bank president. rich
and respected, and weighs 900 pounds
The Golden Medical Discovery saved
my life in q critical time. !" he often says.
"Oh, if poor wilkins had only tried it =.
For weak lungs. splitting Of blood. all
lingering coughs. and consumption in its
early stages, it is an unequaled remedy.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-04-09
Lecture Tuesday Night.

The third of the series of lectures to
be given under the auspices of the
young men of the Baptist church, will
doubtless be one of rare merit and in
terest. Tuesday evening next, at S:l5
O'Clock Rev. George w. Sanderlin,
State Auditor, will lecture, the subject
being "Purposeful Life; its Manifesto
tons and Inspirations" Those who
have heard Mr.. Sanderlin need not be
told that he is one of the most eloquent
and pleasing speakers in the State, and
he will have large audience at the
Baptist church to hear him Tuesday
night. The public cordially invited.
Don't fail to see my fine and cheap
shoes before bu wing elsewhere.
H. THOMSON.
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NOTICE.

Under and by virtue of the powers con-
ferred upon me by three certain deeds OF
trust executed by Arthur Cousins and Lucy
ee%ber 1855 sist October e s' 1851 "s and i9t a
day of June. 1890, l shall sell, on MON
DAY, 18th DAY OF APRIL, 1891, for
cash, at the Court House door, in Hender-
son, n. C., the land described in said
deeds. There Is on said land good dwell
lies in the town OF Henderson, adjoining
lands of j. X. Moss. w. Ii. Lewis and
others. A plat OF this land can he seen at
my Office by ony one wishing to purchase.
The said deeds Of trust are recorded i'm
the Registers Office for Vance county, In
Book -. pages 1867, Book 1. page - and
Book l, page 403.
This 18th March, 1891.
ANDREW }. HARRIS, Trustee.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-04-09
FURNITURE.

One of the very best uses man can
make of money is to expend it in
identifying his home. We have more
New Styles, Handsomer Selections
and Choice Novelties in FURNITURE
than ever before. Such fine goods
you never saw sold SO low. The very
best in Artistic Styles at fair figures.
Special attention is invited to our line
of HANDSOME PARLOR FURNI-
TURE in Leather, Silk Plush, and
Velvet Carpet Chairs. Styles are
beautiful. Finished in Antique Oak,
Cherry, and XVI Century. Folding
Beds, Lounges, Desks, sc. Both Fine
and Low Grade Chamber Suits, Bu-
reaus, Sofas, Washstands, Tables, &c.
Dining Room and Kitchen Furniture
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-04-09
Valuable Farm for Sale.

A valuable farm, containing 267 acres.
lying on main road, miles from Hender-
son, is offered for sale. 100 acres open
land, about % in original growth, bal
ance old field. One of the best watered
farms in Vance county-S living springs
on it. Land adapted to any crop grown In
this section. Light gray soil. easy to cul-
tivate, and some of 1t pronounced as fine
tobacco land as there Is in Vance or Gram
vile county. improvements consist Of Q
i0-room frame dwelling and all other nec-
essary out buildings. Good barns, horse
and cow stables, flue curing barns, pack
house, &c. Fine orchard OF choice varie-
ties of fruit trees. apples, peaches, pears
and plums. Half the place Is under splen-
did plank fencing. Saw mill, cotton gin
and corn mill on the place. ID horse power
engine, 30 saw cotton gin, and corn runner
capable of grinding 10 bushels good round
meal an hour. There Is also good water
power and an inexhaustible quantity OF
very fine granite. Healthy location and
altogether one of the most valuable farms
in the county. Good reasons for desiring
to sell. For further particulars parties in
terested may call on or address
THAD X. MANNING,
apr Henderson, N. q.
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NOI'ICE.

BY virtue of the power conferred upon
me by a deed in trust duly executed to me
on the 9TH day Of November. 1888, by ii.
7. Jenkins and wife Fannie $. jenkins,
which is duly registered In Vance county.
Book ], page 1863, 1 shall, on the 18th DAY
OF APRIL, 1891, sell at public auction. to
House door, in Henderson, N. c., the fol-
lowing real property, TO wit:
One house and lot in the Southern part
Of the town OF Henderson, N. e.. the same
being 80 feet by 1911 feet, and being the
house ahd lot formerly occupied by II. L.
jenkins and wife as residence. Sal,
made to satisfy the debt secured In the
deed. Reference to the deed Is made for
more particular description.
This 18th March, 1891.
&C. ZOLLlCOFFER, Trustee.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-04-09
Trustees Sale.

By virtue of the provisions Of deed Of
trust duly recorded In the Office OF the
Register of Deeds Of Vance county. Ia
book Is, page 153. i will sell, at public
auction, for cash, at the court house door
i'm Henderson, on WEDNESDAY, APRIL
Is, 1891, those lots OF land In the town Of
Henderson bounded by Chestnut, OranRe
and Horner streets, and the property OF j.
A. Kelly and others-fronting $50 $40 feet
on Orange street; it being the property
lately occupied as a residence by IL. Il.
Burwell, Esq. This Is one Of the most
valuable properties In Henderson,is we'll
improved. and has been divided into lots
of convenient size, plat OF which san b
seen al my Office. L. NJ PlFTMAN,
March II, 1891. Trustee.
! am authorized to say that arrangements
can be made, IL desired, whereby . cash
payment Of only one fourth the purehass
price will be necessary
Persons wishing to buy privately are In
T. N. PlTTTAN.
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Gentlemen. Only.

We mean that in our Clothing and
Gents Furnishing Goods department we
have a line of goods for gentlemen only,
such as has never been seen in Henderson
before. We care not what Others may
say, seeing is believing, and we have the
goods to show for themselves. We have
an immense stock of clothing, for which
we do not hesitate to claim finest quality,
latest novelties, superior finish, best fit,
and lowest prices, considering the class
of goods. Call ard see for yourself and
be your own judge. So c. WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-04-09
FARMING UuTlNSILS.

In this line our stock is also com
plete. Cultivators, Flows, Harrows,
Hoes, Shovels, Forks, Rakes, Potato
Diggers, Wheel-barrows, Trace Chains,
Hames, Harness, and hundreds of
other useful articles, all at prices low
enough to surprise you.
Full stock of Carriage, Buggy, Cart
and Wagon Harness, Whips, Buggy
Robes, &c. We will make it to your
interest to trade with us.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-04-09

AAiH'o hiOoAu63 dCteuuttuCec IOU
~ delegates attended State CONVEX
ton.
$2.35 contributed to extension fund.
An active member of this Association
took charge of Goldsboro Association as
acting Secretary
Boys department organized.
Reception prevented by rain.
The small attendance at Sunday meet
ings is accounted for by the fact That on
March % many members were out of
town and rain kept others away. There
were only twelve present. For thu other
three meetings the average was A..
Don't fail to examine my spring goods
before purchasing elsewhere.
H. THOM AsoN.
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Bucklen's Aruica Salve.

Tn. best saBve in the world fer Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Feves
Sores. letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblsins,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. II
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction o.
money refunded. Price Is cents per box
For sale by W. T. Cheatham.