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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-06-04
George Peabody.

EDITOR GOLD LEAF:-George Peabody
was a New England boy that started life
with very little money to begin with.
He had "a kind mother and several sisters
he kindly cared for. He was too noble
to forget the mother that nursed him in
his infancy. Having the will and deter
minatiOn he advanced to high distinc-
ton in life. At the age of eleven he was
placed III a grocery house where he acted
his part with fidelity. After four years
he went into q larger business house in
Georgetown, ID. G., where he was when
the British made raid on Washington
He was every inch patriot and was one
OF the volunteer band to defend the place
At the age of nineteen he was taken in
as a partner by a rich Baltimore firm
though he had no money. They wanted
business capacity and they knew he had
it. Under his management the firm soon
made considerable money with several
branch houses. Wanting larger field
to work in he went to London and en-
gagged in the banking business. Business
men in America and England had urf-
bounded confidence in his honesty and
business capacity and made his bank tAe
depository of their surplus funds. He
was highly respected for his Christian
consistency and kindness of feeling for
those in need of assistance For his great
generosity in providing homes for the
poor in London the Queen presented him
her "portrait painted in ivory and set
in Jewels 1t cost twenty-five thousand
dollars She also offered him "barO-
netcy' which he declined. Having no
family of his own to provide for his chief
pleasure seemed to be to bestow his
money on Others more needy than he
was. He gave away before his death
about fifteen millions of dollars for
various benevolent objects. If there was
any luxury in giving he certainly en-
joyed it in high degree. He loved to
make money and he loved to make
Others happy around him by acharitable
use of it. He left three and half mill
ions to constitute an educational fund
for the Southern States. 1t was a gen.
erous deed and who can think of the
peabody fund without thinking OF the
generous dOnorP 1t would take a long
article to tell Ofhis many deeds of fcharity
He was truly great mana man Eng
land and America both delighted to
honor. His success in life was wonderful.
1t looked as if Providence showered
wealth upon him that it might be dis
tributed in good to Others. But few men
have left behind them Il better record
than he has. What are the achievements
OF a Napoleon going forth leaving weep
ing widows and orphans in his path com
pared with the noble deeds of Peabody
whose acts of charity infused JOY in the
hearts of thousands? love the character
of such a man as Peabody. He has left
on record an example Others having an
abundance of this worlds goods might
profitably initiate. r. W. II.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-06-04

Mr.. Mason was born in Brunswick
county Virginsa, which adjoins North
ampton in this State, on January 3rd,
1889. He graduated at the University
of North Carolina, after the usual four
years course, in 1858, not having at
the time attained his twentieth year.
He was prepared for college by the
late Prof. Hooper. Governor Swain
was then President of the University,
having been elected to that position
because of his fine executive ability,
rather than his attainments in the
field of letters. 1t is not generally
known, and it may be interesting to
state, in passing, that Governor Swain
acquired much of his knowledge of
Latin with the assistance of Mr..
Mason, when a student at Chapel Hill
Thus early in life did Mr.. Mason i'm
press those with whom he came in con-
tact and command their respect tor
his ability and capacity.
After receiving his degree at the
University of this State he entered the
law school of the University of Vir-
ginia at tl's session of 1850 and
mastered the whole course in one
term, there receiving that thorough
grounding in the knowledge of law
which enabled him subsequently to
reach in a very short time that degree
of eminence at the bar which usually
requires long years of constant and
unremitting application and toll.
He was married in Northampton
county, this State, in September, 1860.
When the war between the States
began, he was residing on a planta-
ton in Louisiana which he still owns
and successfully manages. He was
among the first to respond to the call
for volunteers and in order to be at
the front he returned to Virginia and
Joined as a private company organ
lied in Brunswick, his native county.
Here, too, his worth soon became
known and before his company had
seen active service he was appointed by
General Robert Ransom to position on
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-06-04
A Splendid Canadian Journal.

The Dominion Illustrated not only main
tains but steadily improves upon the
high standard of literary and artistic ex-
cellence which has especially marked that
splendid Canadian journal since it's en-
largement at the beginning of this year
to "a pages weekly. The handsome en-
cravings produced each week are well
selected, and in addition to general views
there are always some relating to
current matters of general interest. A
group OF bright and gifted writer's are
regular contributors to it's literary con-
tents, and its pages reflect the best
thoughts OF clever men and women. Such
journal deserves the gratifying support
which it receives at the hands of the
reading public. The enterprising pub
fishers, the Sabiston Litho. & Pub. Co.,
Montreal, make it their constant aim to
improve both the matter and appearance
OF the journal, and their success is GER
tainly gratifying and most creditable.
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manifecssS a great fondness for books,
and through the kindness of friends
was enabled to borrow and read many
which he could not otherwise have
done. Every spare moment was en-
ployed in reading standard works of
history and fiction.
When he was fourteen years old,
through the kindness of his teacher,
DR.. E. Chappell, of Forestville, he at
tended the Academy at that place for
year. DR.. R. H. Lewis, now Presi-
dent of Judson College, was at that
time principal. This was the principal
part ofschooling hes "a xv$$sS,seceived, as
some private mad hee - esnted him
from attendinn,~frst step. sss" Nd hoped
to do. HI, otseeel Ma lot give up
his studious habits, but continued to
study and read at spare times while
working on his farm. In 1883 Mr..
Beddingheld was nominated as can
didate for the State Legislature. Up
to this time he had never delivered a
public speech in his life, but soon
showed considerable ability as speaker
and was able to hold his own with the
old political orators. His canvass of
the county was brilliant one, he
being the only Democrat elected from
this county. Mr.. Beddingheld at once
took prominent position in the Leg
islature, and perhaps no young man
in the State ever exercised a wider in
fluence. His. record in that body is
one of which he may we'll be proud.
When Col. Polk resigned as Secrtary
of the State Alliance he was elected to
fill his unexpired term, and received
the endorsement of the brotherhood
throughout the State by reelection last
August at the meeting of the State AL
lance in Asheville. He continued to
hold this position until he was elected
one of the Railroad Commissioners
for the State by very flattering vote.
His brethren throughout the State ex-
press themselves as highly pleased at
his election. l am free to say Mr..
Beddingfeld will, l think, fill the new
position to which he has been elected
with as much ability as he has the
other important positions which he has
held. ]. ]. DUNN.
Raleigh, N. c., March 81, '9I.
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Eugene C. Beddingield, former
Secretary of the North Carolina State
Farmers Alliance, now one of the
newly elected Railroad Commissioners,
was born on the 10th of October,
1850, in Wake county, a few miles
north of Raleigh. His father, A. H.
Beddingheid, was Confederate soldier
and died in the hospital at Gordons-
Vile, Va. in Nov, 1868, leaving his
wife and son dependent upon her
father, Edward Chappell, who was a
plain substantial farmer. at the time
seventy-hve years of age. Sherman's S
army having left the country in des-
titute condition. it was with consider
able sacrifice that they managed to send
Eugene to subscription school a few
months in each year until he was old
enough to plow. a corrupt Legislature
having squandered the public school
fund, there were no public schools in
his neighborhood at the time. As soon
as he learned to read, however, he
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-06-04
Who THEY ARE.
THE NEW RAILROAD COMMIS.
SIONERS.
Brief Sketches of Their Lives To.
gethcr With LikenesSes of Each
of the Gentlemen.
raleigh State Chronicle.l

The Chronicle has watched the
utterances of the press with much care
to see how the people received the
election of the Commissioners. With
unparalleled unanimity there has been
from every section an endorsement ol
their election and they go into office
with the full confidence of the people
OF he State
Apartments for the Commissioners
have been provided on the first floor
in the Agricultural Building. The
Chronicle trusts and believes that
wisdom and conservatism will mark
their actions, and that all they dc
will advance the material prosperity
Of the State and bring about feeling
of kindness and friendliness between
the people and the railroads.
Below will be found pictures o.
the three Commissioner and sketch
of their lives. Theses ketches are all
written by gentlemen who know
thesubJect of whom he writes,
and they are therefore pen-por-
traits of the Commissioners. Mr.. W.
G. Erwin, editor of the Morganton
Herald, writes of Major Wilson, Chair.
man of the Commission. Mr.. w. W.
Hall, editor of the Roanoke Neas
gives a sketch of his friend, Capt
I. W. Mason. AS an influential
member of the Legislature, Mr.. Hall
contributed largely to the election o1
Capt. T. w. Mason, and Mr.. J. J.
Dunn, Secretary of the Wake County
Alliance, gives short sketch of Mr.
Z. c. Beddingfeld, the junior member
of the Commission.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-06-04
NO. 26.

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 effectually, 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 &C
ceptable to the 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 50c
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 FIc syrup co!
SAN FRANCISCO. CIT.
LOUISVILLE. M NEW YoRx. KE
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-06-04
Connnendable.

All claims not consistent with the high
charter of Syrup of Figs are purpoSely
avoided by the Cal. Fig Syrup Company;
It acts gently on the kidneys, liver and
bowels, cleansing the system effectually,
but it is not cure-call and makes no pre-
tensions that every bottle will not ssG-
staDtiate.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-06-04

A prominent Railroad Superintendent
living in SAVANNAH, one suffering for years
from Malaria and General Debility, says
On having recovered his health by the use
Of p. P. p, thinks that he will live forever
il he can always get P. P. z. (Prickly Ash
Poke Root and Potassium. } This party's
name will be given on application. For
sale by W. w. Parker, druggist
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-06-04
SAY
w. H. GREEN
CARPENTER AND BUILDER,
HENnEPSnN ~ ~

Offers his services to the public. Plans
and estimate furnished, and good work
guaranteed. Refers by permission to Mr.
n. Dorsey, Henderson, and Mr.. James l..
Satterwhite, Vance county.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-06-04
Merchant Tailoring.
HENDERSON, N. L.

1t is with pleasure that announce ~ :
readiness and ability to serve my customers
in prompter and more Satlsiactoi! lian,
ner than ever before. Have just htted up
new and comfortable apartments IN tne
Watkins building, over Daniel 4 20.
hardware store, and have on ha"d iaise
line of samples for
Spring and Summer Weal.
Do not place your order for suit until
you see my goods and get prices. can
give as good bargains and do as good WORK
as any Responsible party anywhere. A call
will convince you that you can do as we'll
inyour home market as you can by Sending
away. In point of style, cut, fit and make
up guarantee my work to be equal to that
done 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,
feb2S Henderson. N. e.
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" X. HENRY,
ATTORNEY AT La w.
HENDERSON, N. e.,
OFFICE IN BURwELL BuILDrNo-

GoUKTs:-Vance, Franklin, Warren, Gran
vlIIe, united States Court at Raleigh, nnt;
supreme Court OF North Carolinn
hEEERENcEs:-Chief Justice w. n. II.
smith, Hon. Augustus s. Merrimon, Gov.
Danlel q. Fowle, Hon. T. e. Fuller Hon. r
M M. Argo, DR.: W. 7. Cheatham, Dir. j. III
Tucker, Mr.. NJ. Dorsey, II. II. Burweii. ESQ:
Hon. James Edwin Moore, Ex-SolicItor Gen
ofU: S. Samuel +. Phillips
Ohice hours u m. to 8 D. m mch 7ay
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-25
Sixth and Cary and Seventh and Cary Sts.
LICENSE TAXEs.

OFFICE or The CoIIKGToR OF CITY TANEs,)
CRY HALL,
RrCHMOSD, VA, April /. ls9i.
Y ICRTSE TAX.-CITY LICENSES FOR THE
l. Year 1891 have been placed IN my hands for
collection and are now due, rs follows:
Agents. City scayenger'
baggage and express, Commission merchants,
Fertilizers Dentists,
Insurance, Detectives.
Labor, electricians,
land Express companies,
Manufacturing arti- Fish and oysters,
Giles, Fruit stands, &c,
Renting houses, Hotels.
Rsilroad ticket, Impounding lot.
Steamship lines, Intelligence ONCE,
Tvpe-writors; Junk dealers:
Architects IiquOr Dcalers:-
Attornevs-nt-law, Wholesale,
Auctioueers:- Retail.
General. Wholesale malt
Real estate, BOttlngi
tobacco. Livery stables.
Common crier; Loan Offices
Bar-roo Lumber measurers,
billiard tables Mercantile agencies,
Boarding houses; photographers,
BroEcrs:- PHYSICIANS,
Cattle Private bankers,
Commercial Private entertainment
Insurance. lubhc rooms,
Merchandise. Restaurants,
Pawn, hnackS
Railroad ticket. Storage, -
Ship, telegraph ana tele-
Stock phone companies,
Tobacco; Veterinary surgeons,
Chemists &c. &c.
Parties failing 70 nay this tax on. or before
APRIL 30, 1891 will be subject TO the penalty
prescribed by the city ordinances. -
T. W. CUNNINGHAM,
apl-lm Collector OF City Taxes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-25
THE EXPORTS OF GOLD.
rnAr c1Evr1ANp INrERyIEw.

In the Evening Telegram the writer Of the
interview on the silver question, which Mir.
Cleveland repudiatcd, explained tonight that
he and Mr. stephens, Of st. Louis, were old
friends. After Mr. Stephens had called on
the ex-Presidcnt, ne met the Telegram re-
porter by appointment and repeated 10 him
what he said Mr.. Cleveland had told him
during the interview Mr.. Stephens eX-
planned that his interview was not as salts
inctory AZ 1t might have been, on ac-
count Of Mr.. Cleveland's friend being
present This gentleman. whom Mr..
Cleveland introduced 70 the Missourian as
he personal and political friend pre-
vented the ex-President from conyersing as
freely a. Mr. Stephens thought he might
have done had he not been there. He ire
quontly interrupted the ex-lresident, and IN
sisted on doing most OF the talking himself
The reporter still sticks 70 the truth Of the
story ~. he says. Mr. stephens told II.
Rev. Dr. f. W. Boutwell,, of Brooklyn, last
saturday during a fit Of laughter, allowed
the cork of a medicine bottle to slip into his
trachea. and 1t lodged in a bronchial tube.
The doctors can't get it out, and are afraid it
Will kill hun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-25
rErsENrEp Nm ronTRMTs oT nIfno9s.

The Missionary Society of the Methodist
Episcopal Church has been presented with the
portraits of Bishop Joshua Soule and Bishop
james O. Andrew who years ago went oh
with the organization South. The donation
was made through the Rev. Dr. Charles i.
Deems. Of the Church Of the Strangers
When it was made known thnt the Mission
airy Society desired that the Episcopal gallery.
which il Is cndeayornC % complete, should
not be without these historic characters. Or.
Deems inf rmed Colonel +. w. Cole of Nash
Vile. Tenn. and George W. Williams, Esq.
Of Charleston. $ c.. and they furnished the
money necessary o. produce the portraits,
and they were painted by a highly-esteemed
lady of the South, who produced very satisiac-
tory pictures.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-25
An ASSUMPTION OF AUTHORITY.

The extent 10 which partsanship may be
carried is well illustrated 10y the acton of the
Repubican clerk of the New York Senate in
refusing to obey the order of the prcsd-
ing officer 70 call a roll of that body. 1t was
an assumption Of authority justified neither
by precedent nor law. and II IS unfortunate
that tho Lieutenant Governor did not possess
the power 10 discipline him according to lis
deserts
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-25
ANor1Lrn AUTHOR A sorrHERNrE.

DID. A. Wyoth. tho author Of the article
cold Cheer at Camp Morton in the last
Century Magazine. which has created such
sensation in the Northern papers. Is native
ofMarshall county Alabama. and was educated
al la Grange Military Academy He was
private IN the Fourth Alabama Cavalry during
tie war. when lie was captured and
imprisoned IN Camp Morton. indianapolis.
DR. Wyeth came To New York about 1873 and
founded the New York Polyclnc and Hospi-
fai III institution directed almost entirely
by Southern men and the first medical school
for post graduates IN the country. lie mar
ned a daughter of the late Or. H. Marion
Sims. and Is the author of several standard
medical works The article on Camp Morton
is an account Of his personal experience IN
that prison There Is much more TO come on
the subject
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-25

The executive committee of the Grant
Monument Association has completed the
details for the ceremony Of breaking ground
for the monument The event will take place
next MONDAY. The United States army will
be- represented by troops from Fort Column
bus and other stations. Secretary Of the
Navy Tracy has detailed the lantic to fire
salute. An the Grand Army Republic posts
of tho vicinity will also be represented. Gen
eral Horace Porter viii deliver an address
after witch ground will be broken by the de-
partment commander of Grand Army liepub-
lie. State Of New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-25
nrAr MITE ARTIST DEAp.

John Carlin. q deaf mute, died yesterday at
his rosideuce. ~ west Twenty-tifth street, at
the age Of scyonty-eight years Mr.. Carhn
was born a deaf mute IN Philadelphia IN 1913.
From a child he showed taste for art. lie
was one of tho first pupils at the Philadelphia
Institution for Deaf MUtes, whose advantages
by the time he was twelve years
Old he had exhausted. His studlOus
and artistic tastes however, were
always incentives % self-improyeuent aud
practically he was self-educated At twenty
five years Of age he went o. Pam, and there
studied art for three years with Dclaroche.
When he returned 20 this country Mr.. Carln
settled in this city as "a miniature painter. As
d master OF this calling be was widely known
by speaking people. Outside ms profession
he was known as the deaf mute poet. HIS
Interest in deaf mutes was wide and I'M
firing He cOntcnded against restricting their
education 20 their supposed limited faculties.
He was especially earnest IN Their cultivation
Of the sciences. For these reasons he was
widely known and loved by deaf mutes IN
this country and in Europe. Ills own house;
where Ne lived for forty years. was a centre OF
interest for others afflicted like himself Mr.:
Carlin married IN early years deaf mute, and
lad five children, none Of whom, IT Is inter;
esting % know. is a deaf mute. Tie was Wen
place tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-25
rrRsoNAL - oENERAL.

Hon John S. Barbour. of Virginia, is regis
tered at the Fifth-Avenue Hotel.
Thee hundred and twen,y-six dollars was
the price paid tor q Cauca provisional stamp,
1919 black. type 9S7, on original envelope,
by an enthusiastic stamp collector at recent
sale here. In this collection, which was made
BY August Lehman. IT,. of Paterson, n. j.,
was an 1882 scent lilac rose type 979, figures
in conner. pen calculation, stained which
brought 41i6.
The White Star steamer Germanic. from
Liverpool, arrived at her pier this forenoon,
having on board the well known pugilists,
Frank Slavin and Cherries Mitchell.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-25
THE WIZARD OF WALL STREET
Returns From His Western Trip With
Increased Physical YisOr.
GOLD EXPORTS TO The FRENCH CAPITAL.
Explanation of the ClcvelanG-Silvcr Inter-
yiew-Frank Siavin and Charlie
Mitchell In New York.
NV York BUREAU,
RICUafoND TINS.
A-..r. A.nr AI..I "a I'm


jay Gould is back at his desk. and Wall
ftrcot is watching him with renewed interest
after his extended tour Of railroad inspcc-
ton He returned last night from
lis 7O0O-mile trip over his Western
roads. When lie came down to his Office in
the Western Union building this morning he
presented such an appearance OF increased
physical vigor that all who saw him felt sure
that he is in a condition TO undertake another
OF the mammoth operations that have made
him the financial power that lac is.
Now that Mr.. Gould is again IN his once
he is regarded rs even more OF an enigma
than when the advisory committee OF ING
Western Traffic Association was wondering
he vould have tine assurance u absent AIH-
aolf from the meeting. which was caueu lOr
last week. ma Chicago.
n is generally understood I'D imiroal circles
that combination and compromlse betwcch
Iay Gould's clearing house scheme and John
J. McCook's plan for territorial supervisor
Will be discussed. and II Is thought the best
part Of both ideas Will be adopted.
THE EXPORTS OF GOLD.
Although the orders for gold for Berlin
appear 10 have ceased. the french capital
etill seems 10 desire 10 increase It's holdings,
and today Lazard Freres took -l,G@,OOO IN
gold coin from the sub-ireasuTy for shipineht
T. Paris 10y to-mOrrOws steamer Every
dollar Of gold going abroad reduces
tho gold holdings 10y the banks,
and when Secretary Foster calls
tho Government deposits in, as 1t IL sald he
viii DO soon II Is more than probable mat me
hanks holding the Government deposits VIII
rcturn silver for the gold paid out % them.
They will deliver to the Treasury officers the
now Treasury notes received III return Tor sll-
Yer bullion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-25
MALL srnETT ECHoEs.

Application was made some time ago %
place cotton seed securities on the regular lisi
AZ The New York Stock Exchange. The Board
Of Governors has just declined to grant II.
The friends Of the trust say that the failure
70 grant the application was duo simply 70
tomo defect IN the papers. which will be fixed
at once and the certificates listed at tho next
meeting Of the Governors 1t is stated that
the company earned surplus Of t2036,OOO
i0r the stock last year. Of which $4,000 will
be set aside for new machinery
Pending the selection Of a successor 10 Vice
presiden. Oakman. Mr 4. H. lnman has di-
passenger agents Of the Richmond and Dan
vile road 70 report 20 him. He intends 10 ia
,iliarize himself moro closely with the work
Tugs Of the road
Earnings Memp bis and Charleston, second