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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25
NEGRO DWELLING-HOUSsS BURNED.
Takirs Arrestsd and Punished-A Clever
swindler Caught-Colored Horse-Thief.

eWtndler Caught-Colored Horse-Thfef.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
LYNcHpuRo, Va, October 24.-Two dwell
ing-houses belonging to colored people
here were burned by incendiaries early this
morning. The occupants had barely time
10 escape. The loss falls very heavily on
them, as they had very light insurance.
SENT TO THE cHAIS-oASG.
Three of the white fakirs who attended
the fair here this week and who run games
of chance have been sent to the chain-gang
for sixty days for petty thieving.
A Young man giving the name OF Harry
Holen was arrested here last night on the
charge of swindling. His mode OF opera
ton is q new one hereabouts.
ANEW GAME.
He would enter crowded store. pur-
chase some cheap article, give a five OF
ten-dollar bill in pay ment, but on receiving
change would ask that the note DO re-
turned. and he worf1d pay the amount in
silver. OF course, change being scarce du.
ring the rush. the merchant would not
hesitate to make the exchange, but on re
ceiving the noe he would pocket both the
change and the note and SKIP out. He
played his game on four merchants before
be was caught.
STEALING TWO HORSES.
Charles Martin -(colored) was arrested
here to-day. charged with attempting t.
steal two horses from a warehouse lot Ht
WAS riding one and leading the other when
arrested.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25
CLuR ORaANIZEp.
o'FeRRALL AND tPes IN AMELIA.
The Issues Of the Day Reviewed and Dem
ocrntic Principles indicated.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
AMELIA COURTHOUSE. Va, October "a
Colonel Charles L. O'Ferrall and the Hon.
James +. Epes addressed q large crowd at
this place. The attendance was unusually
large, notwithstanding the bad weather;
Colonel O'Ferrail was in his best form and
for two hours he held his audience. He
fully reviewed all the leading issues OF the
day, and with eloquence and power yindi-
Gated the great principles of the Demo-
cratic party. He was fearful on the bolt
eYs. His warm and earnest words aroused
the people to high and noble endeavors.
Mr.. Epes spoke with feeling and force
and counselled harmony and united effort.
The way now appears to be clear IN this
senatorial district and the Democrats hope
to elect their candidate for the lower
House.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25
The Football Game n Draw.
rSncciaI tclegram 10 the DISPATCH

ISpoc1HI tcIegruH 70 'no
LEXINGTON, Va, October 24.-The foot
ball game between the Washington ana
Lee and Virginia Military Institute eievens
resulted in a draw. The features of the
game as far as it went were the running
of Cadet Walter Taylor, OF the Virginia
Military Institute, and Mike Woods, OF
the Washington and Lee. Ran. Carmichael.
of the Washington and Lee University
team, made some brilliant tackles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25
THEODORICk g. RUFFIN DEAD.
A Good Soldier, Able and Faithful Jour
nalist, and Devoted Friend Gone.
rCnacial folevra N 70 the Qianafch.l

NonroLK, Va, October A.-Theodorick
Bland Rufin, city editor of the Norfolk
LEDGER for many years, and previously one
of the owners and city editor of the Nor
folk Virgia,dn. died tonight after linger-
ing illness from complication of diseases.
The deceased was from the Petersburg
section, and during the war was con-
nected with the Twelfth Virginia regi-
ment. and will be buried BY the Pickett,
Union. Mr.. Ruflin settled in Norfolk soon
after the war and married here, and was
one of the founders of the Norfolk Vr-
qinidn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25
TURF EVENTS.
Results Of Yesterdays Racing at Pimlico
and E1sewhere-Entries.
IBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l

and Observation-Disclosures.
[By telegraph to the Dispatch.l
BALTIMORE, October 24.-The Pimlico
races closed to-day with the bookmakers
having much the best of it.
First race--six furlongs-Ocypete won;
Reckon second, Bellevue third. Time, LII.
Second race-one and one-sixteenth
mlles--Lamplighter won; Portchester Sc
cond, Isaac Lewis third. Time, l:50lS.
Third race-fve furlongs-Detroit won I:
Tarantella second, Gondolier third. Time,
1899.
Fourth race-seven furlongs-Ballyho hoo
won: Mary Stone second, st. John third.
Time, 1:3l.
Fifth race five and one-half furlongs-
Knapsack won; Holmdel (col) second,
Grand Prix third.
AT LEXINGTON.
LEXINGTON. KY, October 24.-First
race-four furlongs, for two-year-olds-
Ronald won; Millsal. second, Day Dream
third. lime, 40.
Second race--one mile-Long Ten won
Corrinne Kinney second; London Smoke
third. Time, 1:43s4.
Third race--one and one-sixteenth miles
Flower Dellis won; Melance second, Jack
Start third. Time, 1;4sH.
Fourth race-one mile and seventy
yorus-EoteHo Won; business SecOuus
Catalpa third. Time, l:A51l.
Fifth race-five furlongs-Faraday won ;
Torrent second, Clintis G. third. Time.
1929.
GUTENBERG ENTRIES FOR TODAY.
First race five furlongs (fourteen)-
Knapp, Faux, Pascolt, Cross, Annawan,
Manhansett, Gonzales Circular, McCarty,
Bon Voyage, st. Felix, Fassett, ll2; Ma.
talia r., Hedge Rose. Padge. l09.
Second race-one mile (twelye)-Royer.
Kimberly. LIZ; Sir George Second, Il9;
Australia. Architect, Onaway, l12; Loug-
stride. Bowery, 1903; Lowlander, 1908: May.
wood. Freezer. AustrIal, 100.
Third race-six and one-half furlongs,
selling (eleyen)-Belwood, III; Vintage,
Time (filly), khaptan. l07; Synasure, l04 :
Gertie D.. 10l; Puzzle. IS; Mohican, 81 ;
Marie Lowell. Kitty Van. %; Bertha
Campbell, o..
Fourth receive furlongs (seven)-In-
ferno, Civil Service, liz: Tormentor. llO /:
Siroco. l07; Lillian, lOi; Early Blossom,
100; Panaway. 76.
Fifth race-seven furlongs selling
(nine)-Spailing, Mountain Deer, li9;
Beck. Brussels, III; Brown Charlie. il2 ;
Martz B.. Cortise. 1lS; Little Minnie. ITO
Sixth race-seven furlongs, selling (ten)--
Durango, Icsburg, ia: Hyperion, Sey.
mour, lis; LYDIA, Dslesman, ITO; Head.
light. lOs; Enola. Mabelle. los; Excellence
(6ily). ".
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25
Charged with Uttsring n Forged Check.

Sergeant Alex. Tomlinson yesterday ar
rested colored man named Coleman
Williams on the charge Of attempting to
pass forged check. The check was on
the Planters National Bank for $50 and
purported to be drawn by William 1homp-
son d Brother. Main street between Eighth
and Ninth. Tho prisoner was locked up
In the Second nollce station.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25

ING. ''s n.
9ol Thirty-nrs' s'r.a', ,r0ag Ay3 nj,
Thirteenth and Frtts.a....,r. ,.
or store. :,
1900 east Main; STOKE. fr.r.-..,.
1871 east Main. 500. .tl s., q
1923 east Main, -...r t.. "a
good order. -s
FOR further Informs ra.tr.
NlA..r, rr..,
Oc2J l
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25

II you have been carried away oy '.e
excitement OF fire sale take . little no'e
of these Dress Goods prices and see that
you don't pay for your excitement
Cotton Dress Goods
Dark FIGURED Satnes, SIC.
Yarc-wide serges, lOc. M.
Yard-wlde Plaid Fuzzy Cheviots' soc
Mixed Dress Goods
Plain Cashmeres, 1Oc. ,o,<.
Striped aud Plsid Cashmeres, lz'Sc'
Double Width FlsnBeis, 1870.
Yard-Widc Henriettas, Csc. yard
44-Inch Henriettas. 34c. yaro.
Wool Dress SUITS
Double Width Tricots, Goo.
36-Inch Rough Cheviots, &c.
36-Inch Cancels Hairs, Doc
The sensation OF the day in the Up
holstery- Room is positive offering OF
those elegant Turkish Crepe Curtains at
81. 80 a pair. The colors are Light Blue,
Light Pink, Light Yellow, and Light
Green. or White Crepe 81 yards long,
rn.msred Poles TO match the colors with
rich trimmings, 44c.
An Immense stock OF materials tor Nesti'
buic, Bo-Peep. and heirloom CURTAINS
White, LarRe-DOt Nets, HVc. ye'u.
Large Colored-Dot Neta, 25c. n yaro.
Figured Thin Nets, 371Sc. yard.
Real Swiss, 50c yard.
Applique. SSc. yard.
Chinese Crepe, 25c. yard.
The suggestion to be obtained in our
Curtain. Room about Porteries and the
proper methods Of hanging them will be
OF valuable assistance to you.
Just in this way We might take you
reading through twenty-five to thirty
different styles and prices OF Coats
which for no lack of style or make. but
merely by fortunate purchases, We are
selling at way-off prices. No extra
, charge for altering these bargains.
Two whole racks OF Fur Capes are
wheeled to the front OF the cloak.room
for a special sale.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25
Will Attend Miss Mayo's Wedding.

Governor Holt. of North Carolina. and
several of his staff Will attend the marriage
here on the 18th of Colonel Bennehan
Cameron and Miss Sallie Ialiaferro Mayo,
daughter of Mr.. p. II. Mayo. The cere-
mony will be performed at All-Saints
church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25
RELEASED FROM AN ASYLUM.
Illegally Committed that Her Husband
Might DO as He Pleased.

Might Do as He Pleased.
(By telegraph 70 the Dispatch.
NEW York, October 24.-Mrs. Bella Nan,
tho wife of August Nau, wealthy retired
furniture-dealer of Brooklyn, was this at
ternoon released from the Long Island
Home. a private insane asylum at Amity-
VILE, by order of Justice Cullen. Of the
Supreme Court, on the ground that she
was illegally committed. The woman has
been in the asylum for four years. She was
sent there on the certificate of two physi-
clans. who pronounced her insane. 1t was
charged in court that she was confined to
permit her husband to conduct himself as
be pleased
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25
ROANOKE FULLY AROUSED.
Democratic Meeting Addressed by several
Noted Leadcrs-A Club Organized.
Especial telegram 10 the Dispatch.)

Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.)
ROANOKE. Va, October "a. A large Demo
cratic meeting was held here tonight at
which Mr.. w. A. Glasgow. presided.
Speeches were made by Mr.. j. Hampton
Hoge, of Montgomery county. Mr.. John
Woods. Colonel John T.. Penn, Messrs. X.
u. Derr. NJ. O. Thomas. and W. A. Glasgow:
A resolution endorsing the nominees OF
The marty for the State Senate and House
of Delegates was adopted with great en-
thusiasm.
CLUB ORGANIZED.
Just before adjourning Democratic
club was organized with the following Of
fcers: President, w. A. Hardaway; Vice
President for the First Ward, John Hart :
Vice-President for the Second Ward, w. ii:
Turner: Vice-President for the Third
Ward, J. 9. Graves Secretary, l.. W.
Terrill; Treasurer. j. G. Davenport. Roa-
noke is fully aroused. and will roll up q
good majority for Marshall and Thomas on
the Sd of November.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25
THE PAYNE-MONROs MURDeR TRIAL.
Payne Sentenced to Thirteen Years In the
Penitentiary-Interest Case.
Especial telegram to tho Dispatch.

GArE Cry. Va. October 24.-In the
County Court to-day Andrew j. Payne was
sentenced to thirteen years in the penten-
tIarv for the murder of William Monroe
last June. PAYNE and Monroe both lived
in tennessee near the State line. The trial
was very interesting and consumed four
dava
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25

Don't trust or try every ones remedy.
Uss Dr.. Bulls Cough syrup and b cured
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25
NEWPORT NEWS VITAL ISSUE.


3luu1onf Nswy. Va. October ~. The
oSoofson of incorporation grows hotter and
o1f6e. M w. ]. helms, one Of the
6l1ioGf yoong laWyegS on the Peninsula. u
~ - : ool0nnu article IN one Of the city
SS0(r6 1kis v1ek. IN which be takes strong
SS0rA nroint Incorporating under 3
I'm Ch6156ls = ordss. Y posaih'A Y D.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25

Hiskot's No. !. 2; 2. g, Fig, and Caro-
sac . as: 4sss - H. ssss sas 0A'''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25
A ROMANTIC MARRIAGE.
A Farmviile Couple Meet and Are Welded
I'm Gresnsboro'-A Lunatic's Freak.

in Gresnsboro'-A Lunatic's Freak.
[Correspcnience of the r chmond Dlspatch.l
GREENSBORO, N. O., October 24.-Arather
romantic and mysterious marriage oc-
CURED at this place last Thursday night.
Miss Annie Whitehead, of Farmville, Va,
had been stopping at the residence OF MIR.
j. w. Albright for few days, and on
Thursday Mr.. Edward Hurt, also from
Farmville, arrived. and at II o'clock the
couple were made one by the Rev. 5. IA.
Hillard. pastor of the Methodist Episcopal
church. After the ceremony was per
formed the couple registered at the McAdoo
Hotel as Edward Hurt and wife. Yesterday
morning they took the train for Raleigh.
II is reported here that the brides parents
objected to the match, hence the marriage
away from home.
AN ANNOYING LUNATIc.
A well-dressed stranger has been annoy.
ING ladies on west Market street for seye-
raj days past. He appears to be q sort OF
n harmless lunatic. He declares his de-
Termination to marry q rich woman-even
if he has to take an old maid or widow.
The residents on West Market have been
sleeping with barricaded doors and win
dows.
AGAINST CoNvIcTs.
There is considerable feeling here al
present over the discussion of whether
conylcts shall DO employed in levelling
the streets here. The town authorities are
thinking of employing convicts to level
two high hills on west Market street oppo.
site the Greensboro Female College. Some
of our citizens say it il wrong to make use
of convict labor when there are so many
laborers idle here. 1t seems this is the
growing sentiment now everywhere on this
subject.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25
j. e. ROSE & co.

EARMVILLE AND POWHATAN
I RAILROAD.
GENERAL OFFICES 703 EAST MAIN STREET
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT OCTOBER 10, 1891.
LEAVE RICHMOND.
255 A. N. and 800 p. NJ, pta Richmond and
Danyille railroad for Farmyille and
all points west Of Moseley Junction.
1908 A. NJ, cid Atlantic Coast Line for ber-
nluGa-
5:45 p. NJ, via Atlantic Coast Line for Winter.
pock and intermediate stations
All trains daily except Sunday.
tor ful tner InIol in>tlo4 apply 10 hicnmonn
and Danvile and Atlantic Cost Line depots,
CARRIERS Ticket ONCE, or to X 4. WILSON,
General Freight and Passenger Agent.
JAxEs r. WERTH, General Manager. oc2o
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25
Any OF these houses ~
II 0 r II + y T.

n
No. p22 west Grace street. $3.50 ~ go
No. 4Os north l2'h street 5000 2 q
No. 6l0 west Grace streel, $500 ieia-l.--
No. 4Oila north ~ street., ,.il ie' .l-.-
No. 100 west Man -r''. ~ 49,
No. 107 moth Beech s'r'. '-' ~ - -.
No. 5l2 north Ninth ifeef -.
No. 2sl2 east Br0a street. fH 80
No. 1910 east Broad street, '.I f' 50
No. 322 north 27th -ircel. s.i' ,ei -,
No. 1417 east Broad street, $50 n -.
No. 25O3 z. Broad; 500 psr t.'-. -. -,
No. 1914 west Cary -.loa', 81 -
No. 1929 west Marshall street, s-i p -
No. 200 Reservoir sfreHf. tl-i = $3.50
No. "a Taylor street. ~ arr ..a-
No. 10 Reservoir -tr.rt. - i'i -.
No. 900 north Tenth -'rnri fI li -,
No. SOB west Clay s'f.', ,-t. =.
No. 27O6 east CLAY; sl,l f.. ....-
No. go north 27th street. eI- ~. =
No. 225 north 2Oth -frr-,, si-
No. 2sO3 o street: SO p.r r....-. -
No. sos north 20th -'rr @, SD i'i H.
And SMALLER HOl s., l-f.l .ra
phone 534. s- '' w. -,
Oc 2J-ft ITO Nil.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25
DwELLINGs FOR RENE

~
No. 2ll east Main PIP. .~.
No 52s north S.l,. sH.+. l-,
No. > west Mar-hai -f..t. s-..-,
No. liz Mayo -frsHf. Y
No. 4 north Plum -fr.af. r..
No. OU9 east Main .fr ... I.-.-.
No. 3l2ie south iI..l -.r.f. --.-,
No. 2O9 north Ihg .f..f. -r.-.
No. 5O3 west Cary -.r..t. s....
No. 81 east Cary -f...f. ff-
No. los north Be0oH -.r..l. .-..'
No. PIN south Cherry .r.-,
Ne. . south Set.n.l -f.e. -r ..t
No. 81 east " 1in -tr.a.. ..
No. 5i5 north Nn'h s-. -r..
No. 1908 wes, Main 'r .
No. Az eass MARSHAL f..r.-,
No. 500 north NUrr- -.t
No. 43j north Eief r.r'. f-.-,
STORES sOsIsr
No. 1l9 south Se,onl -.rse.. B.. .. ..t.,
Ing above.
No. u east Br0ai s'raef ssrt.s.r,
No. 1924 east Nan .-rs.f. -.e
Nos. 1Ol and 1913 uH--f s-.-- 80,
No. 1870 east Franklin .t.s...
No. 1901 north Sgfort...- s.r... -,
dwelling
No. 1904 Lester at~aff .t -.trt l.....,
Also. ROOMS, OFFiD -. iNl DrIg7 s
NESS-PLACES. Oalfr PRINTED s.,.f
for October, giving prizes, Il4Gla.! :,
ton.
is-An needed repairs s.ll as..
A.A. a0TE
&C 25-lt Nlf.a.a.-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25
Printed Real,Li,s

j. ThcNf,os ssoay.o'
i.s r...t'A
oc 25-2t li,,,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24

That afternoon the physicians returned
to say they could do no more for the child.
The spinal trouble must. sooner or later.
end her life. for there was no remedy known
TO them. The family physician went up
to say good afternoon to his little patient.
"Goodby, Dr.. Montague" said Margaret.
"Wiil You care very much if | have an
other doctor; I'm going TO get new one
and he Will cure me- The parents started
Ell her confident words, and Mr. Claus tol-
''Well, I won't said the child patiently.
Il have - 20 out now" continued tho
boz. It's time for my route
They kissed each other. and then the
tyclve-year-o old departed 10 sell evening
papers, while the afflicted eight year old
tried TO 20 TO sleep TO pass away the time
until the older sister and head OF the fam
lily should come.
Number Gunnison alley was always
cherries in cold weather, and the top floor
back was especially cheeriess, for Mary
Worreil was out sewing every day, and
had to do her own Homework at night.
There was little fire in the stove this after.
noon: the stove needed backing and some
ashes had fallen out over the hearth. The
principal article of the scanty furniture
was the bedstead on which Kitty had lain
for two years.
Kitty couldn't remember a time when
they had not been poor at the best, but
since they had been orphans they had
fallen gradually down, down in the mat.
ter of comforts, and even necessities.
Soon after Joe went, Kitty heard knock
who's theret" she called.
The visitor, no other than Mr.. Simon
Claus, replied: "a friend. Do Joe and
Kitty Worrell live here'"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24
The Old Rural Christmas.

How many of the young people know
that some forty years ago nine-tenths OF
the children in America had to enjoy
Christmas with only such sums as they
had saved up for months, often penny at
time? Yet SO it was. Not one father in
ten thought Of giving boy christmas
money!" the big family dinner and such
fun as cost nothing was enough.
Indeed, save for candy and fire crackers,
there was little to spend money for. "Rob
inson Crusoe'' and "Parley's Tales" were
almost the only story books, though the
people had some old stand bys on their
shelves and the ''Old English Reader was
like other poor, always with them. There
were "Moral Lessons" a few. and tracts
enough; but no gorgeously lettered vol
umes of childish song, no fairy stories shin
ing in covers of blue, green and gold.
The story that artists for the earliest
Juvenile books had to label their pictures
''This is a horse :" ''This is a cow" ETC., is
no doubt an exaggeration, but the toys
really needed it. Many a little girl made
doll by dressing up a crook necKed
squash. Rag babies" were the rule. A
doll such as any child of parents above the
grade of paupers may now have for Christ
mas, would then have excited the amaze
ment of the neighborhood, and doll that
would open and shut it's eyes-well, Ian
guage is lacking to set forth the furore
such a wonderful creation would have ex-
cited.
It is an actual fact that the purchase Of
such doll by order from Cincinnati-at q
cost of two dollars-was made matter OF
church discussion in one town as late as
l84S. 1.-THE neighbors" finally decided it
was all right, as the mans little girl was
an invalid and needed amusement. She
certainly got it, II company was any
amusement, for every child for miles
around was crazy to see that doll As for
paying ten dollars for a doll, the people
/ would have asked the court to name a
guardian for the man who did it, as one
unfit to manage his own affairs. Ten dol
lars would buy an acre of good timbered
land in half of the country.
Wood carving was an envied accom-
: plishment in those days. The hired
handv who had some skill with jack
/ knife had acrowd of children after him on
sEAll possible occasions; the father who could
carve . human looking figure. out of wal.
| nut bark was hero to his family -
$50 sss~ J. n. BEADLL
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24

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 habltuA
constitution. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of lis kind ever pro
duced, pleasing TO the taste and ac-
ceptable to tie 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 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 FIG SYRUP co!
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal.
LOUISVILLE. KY NEW Y0Rk NV
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24

mother was, an he said t his mother WAS
more generous mine, an 7 she was going
to fix him up nice Christmas tree, an
then eouldn't help it, ma. AMI licked him
BONE more, and just then big policeman
came along an said t he'd run US both in
&c We didn't stop fighting, am -.
But his mother had got up from her
chair by this time She called Bridget and
told her 10 50 to the grocery store and or
der q nice Christmas tree-the incest one
they had.-New York Tribune.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24

Head of Firm-You had better give the
Office boy couple of dollars, Mr.. Pen
wiper, for Christmas
Mr.. Penwiper (the bookkeeper)-I think
we had better make it New Years gift,
sir. / have just sent him out with tele-
gram. and don't think he will get back
by Christmas
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24

Stufer-What do you think? Jones
has actually invited me to dine with him
on Christmas day at his boarding house.
Dashaway-Ha! hal Did you ask him
if he had a gfudgs against you?
Stuffer-Yes. He said no; that he had
grudge against the landlady.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24
The Price Reduced.

P9aons who may be undecided what to
purchase for q Christmas present will BE-
Interested to know. that a locomotive
which cost 10000 ten years ago can be
bought today for $1,000 A reduction Of
e2i 900 is "a big item to consider when sc.
Letting Christmas present.-Norristown
Herald ~
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24
A SearOnaL;s SIGN.

About this season of the year you will
notice that. the eastern girl wears q very
jealous expression when she cracks ne.
jokes about the size Of the western girls
stockings.-Life.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24

Nobody should ne hungry on Christmas.
1t is not that kind Of Il hollow day-Mer-
chant Traveller.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24
Christmas PreAcnts.

| 4 man may not be so badly off for pres
+ ents if he only has but presence of mind
! New Orleans Pic:.yune.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24

And oh, how glad was the portly whale.
And the sh,.rh and the pOrpoisc too,
To think of she bright little carrier clam
As thcy hutrrici their papers through.
And yet, as he sped DER the deep sea bed,
This poor little clam would sigh,
" men he Thought of his lobster love above
Who lived GU rock near by.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24

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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24

And so as he swan in dismal way,
There suddenly came to his mind
The sylphiike form of his maiden aunt,
Whose thoughts were to Cupid inclined.