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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1892-01-28
PUBLIC ROADS AND CONNECTS.

The action of the last Legislature
Of North Carolina in enacting a law
whereby certain classes of violators Of
the law may re put to work upon the
public highways Of the counties in
which their ofienses were committed,
is one step in the right direction.
There is no way in which the con-
yicts of North Carolina could be
utilized with greater benefit to all the
people than by putting every man of
them to work upon the public roads.
In this way they will in no sense come
into competition with honest labor,
a complaint often heard of late years,
and with much reason and justice be-
cause it cannot be done without de-
grading the largest and most deserving
portion of our citizenship.
There is not an honest laborer in
North Carolina but detests the working
of roads, and it is no more than the
truth to say that nine out of ten who
do work the roads do so under protest,
and therefore never do and never will
do full and fair work.
And this question of public roads
Is really the most vital with which the
American agriculturalist has to deal
to-day. 1t has been demonstrated by
those making a study of the question,
that the farmers of the United States
lose more money every year by reason
of bad roads, than they pay out in the
way of taxes tor all purposes.
With the convict force of the state
kept constantly at work year by year
upon the public highways, upon a
fixed plan and in systematic way,
North Carolina farmers in few years
would realize that they were gaining
infinitely more than the cost, that of
their maintenance.
The Citizen proposes TO agitate this
question, and endeavor to make it a
distinct issue in the election Of the
next members OF our state legislature,
and see if it is possible to inaugurate
a system whereby North Carolina may
eventually hope to have public roads
that will be the pride OF the state and
the greatest blessing that ever came
to the farmer.
And it is hoped that the press will
lend their aid. To the press will be
attributed this blessing if it ever comes,
and to the press we look for the agita-
ton of this question, which may mean
more, and will mean more, liz the long
run, If properly undertaken and syste-
matlcally prosecuted, than any measure
which has engaged the attention of
our legislators during the past quarter
of Century.-Asheville Citizen
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z, M. C. A. WORK.
Reported by the Secretary.
PHYSICAL CULTURE.

|
PHYSICAL CULTURE.
Interest in athletic work is being
much increased, and there is general
satisfaction among the members, al
the fact that Mr.. Henry is giving them
some of his valuable knowledge on the
subject. Next Tuesday night, Feb. =,
in addition to the class work, NC, he
| will give a short talk on Physical
Culture" which all members are in
! vited to hear.
Thursday nights are musical nights
around the rooms. A short time. Is
given to practicing the songs for the
following Sunday. Then ''the band
will play. All that have instruments
are invited to bring them and join in.
Those who haven't can come and listen.
RELIGIOUS WORK.
The newly appointed devotional
committee, ten in number, had an en-
thusiastic meeting Monday night. 1t
proposes to make the Sunday meetings
more interesting than ever. Next Sun
day there will be some new songs sung,
a male choir leading, and may be a
solo or two. Rev. Mr.. Cuninggim will
speak. The program for the next four
weeks was arranged and is given below /:
The general topic is Crooks in the
Road; or dangers in the way OF young
men," Jan. 81. Rev. w. L. Cuninggim,
on " Rocks in Business Life" Feb. !,
DR.. F. r. Harris. on ''Rocks in Prl-
vate Life.'' Feb. IA, Mr.. Samuel Wat
kins, on . Rocks in Recreation" Feb.
81, Rev. w. E. Swain, of Dabney,
on "Rocks in Social Life. The Cen
eral Secretary was asked to conduct
the meetings.
BIBLE STUDY.
The younger men are reminded that
Mr.. Jos. Thomas class in Bible Study
meets Friday night at 8 O'Clock. Topic
this week, "The Beggar's Faith
Luke Is. The daily readings for next
week are as follows:
ToPIC-A HAPPY TINE.
M.-Isa. 49:S-13-Shall lead.
1.-MdGt. 1O.tU-fO--' Oue.
W.-Luke 1892 NO thief.
T.-Luke 12:35-3S-Serve them.
F.-Rev. 7:15-l7-Wipe away.
S.-Rev. 2l:2l-27-No wise.
S.-Rev. 22:l-5-Shau reign.
Mr.. Henry has given a handsome
checker-board and two sets of men.
A new book, "The King of Glory"
has been added to the library through
kindness Of Mr.. 3. Il. Taylor.
THROUGH THE STATE.
The report of the State Committee
Of the work done in the last three
months of 1891, by the State Secretary,
Mr.. Coulter. and his assistant, Mr..
Gales, contains some items of interest
to the public. The two travelled SAT-
miles. wrote 1913 letters, and raised for
the use of the different associations tho
sum of 1856. They conducted 80
meetings for men, 16 for boys, besides
other meetings, at all of which there
were 1883 present, and ia professed
conversion. This however covers only
a part of the work done by the CON-
mittee.
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GEN. ROBERT RANSOM.
Brief Sketch Of the Life and Career
of this Dead Soldier Citizen.

Brief Sketch Of the Life and Career
of this Dead Soldier Citizen.
General Ransom was born in War
rem county, February 18th, 1928. He
graduated from West Point in 1850,
and was engaged in scouting over the
western frontier for four years. In
1884 he was on duty at Yves. Point
as instructor of cavalry. In 1855 he
was made Ist lieutenant, and was with
his command through the border
troubles in Kansas and Colorado up
to 1861.
When North Carolina left the Union
he resigned his commission and ten
dered his services to the State. Gov
ernor Ellis appointed him as colonel
of the Ist N. c. Cavalry, which was
formed at Ridgeway and on October
1 9Th, started for Virginia, where he
participated in the guarding of the
line about Manassas. and led in the
the first encounter between the cavalry
forces of the opposing armies.
He was promoted brigadier-general
in 1862 for the special purpose of
being sent to organize the cavalry OF
Generals A. S. Johnson and Beaure-
gard in the west and southwest, but
New Berne having fallen the purpose
was changed and he was directed to
the eastern part of North Carolina,
where he was engaged in keeping the
Federals at New Berne from penetrat
ing to the westward.
He rose regularly in rank to that of
major-general, and was in active SER
vice throughout the war, in the army
of northern Virginia or in that OF the
west.
For the past twelve years he has
held the position of assistant engineer
in charge of the government improve
ments on the rivers in this part of the
State.
He was the senior officer of the late
Confederate army of this State. He
was president of the North Carolina
Confederate Veterans Association,
General Ransom was a brave SOL
dier, courteous gentleman and de-
vout Christian.
The remains of this gallant Con-
federate officer were buried at New
Berne Saturday, at which was present
Senator Matt. Ransom, his brother.
In closing an account of the funeral
the New Berne Journal says:
The floral decorations, which en-
tirely covered the grave, were beauti
full, consisting principally of white
hyacinths and violets made into crosses,
anchors and other appropriate designs.
Thus was laid to rest the highest
ranking North Carolina Confederate
officer-one who never Stunned at
duty's call to imperil his life in de-
tense of the heaven bestowed and con-
stitutionally granted rights of his
native land. Peace to the noble spir-
tied hero.
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ANENT the strenuous efforts being
made to pass a stringent railroad com
mission bill by the Virginia legislature,
the Cape Charles Pioneer we'll says:
Instead of fighting railroads, it
would be the part of wisdom to give
every possible encouragement to rail-
road builders and operators. Virginia
needs more railroads and more cap
ital, and it can only get them by fair
and liberal treatment. Friendly CO.
operation with the railroads will do
more good than fighting them in con-
gress and legislature. Vinegar never
catches flies.
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er you want to buy or no.
Our goods are all new and
desirable. Take a look at
them and you will candidly
confess that they are the best
made, the best trimmed, the
qualities and best values.
Gents FURNISHINGS
are among our strongholds in
the business. We carry
very complete line-a line that
gives some chance for the ex-
ercise of Individual taste in
the choice of goods, and that
is adjusted in prices to meet
the requirements of any per-
son. Our line of Nec'sties is
superb.
Men are naturally fastidi-
GUS in Furnishing and Ike a
chance to change as often as
possible. We think you can
get more for your money in
quantity and quality than any
other Furnishing House in
Henderson, and we spare no
pains to please and satisfy
customer.
Drop in and look over the
stock.
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THURSDAY, JAN. %, 1892.
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49, ClOy ~

The Presidents message has been
sent to Cangress and his position on
the Gillian affair is positive and une-
quivocal. The spirit and tone of the
message is clear, strong and dignifed,
and altogether it is prom ounced a
sound and able document. We will
lay the full text of the message before
our readers next week.
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WORLDS FAIR.
Address to People Of North Car
DINA by the Committee.
OFFICE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE, }

OFFICE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE,
RALEIGH, N. c., Jan. IS, 90.
The Board of Agriculture has under
taken to make an exhibit of the re-
sources of the State of North Carolina
at the Columbian Exposition and has
appointed the Worlds Fair Executive
Committee to carry out this purpose.
This Committee appeals to the citizens
of the State to give them a cordial
support, and to aid them in furnishing
an exhibit that will be Illustrative of
the States resources OF every kind.
We confidently expect that North
Carolina will be able to sustain her
self in high competition with the rest
of the world.
Every country in the world and
every State in the Union is expected
to participate at this display of the
worlds resources and progress in every
department of human effort. 1t will
give some idea of the extent of this
Exposition when 1t is remembered
that $50 acres, more than a great
plantation, is embraced in the grounds,
and that $50 acres will be covered
with the necessary buildings. These
buildings will be filled with every
conceivable product of nature and art,
and North Carolina can and will re-
spond to what is expected Of her.
In order that our State may take
her proper place at this great exposi-
ton, the Board intends to make col
lections in the following departments:
Agriculture-Foods and food pro-
auctions, ETC., etc. Horticulture
Fruits, wines, garden products, etc.
Live Stock-Domestic and wild ami
mails. Mines, Mining and Metallurgy
Minerals, building and monumental
stones. Forestry-Timbers and other
forestry products. Fine Arts-Paint-
ing, decoration, etc. Ethnology-In-
dian relics, and specimens illustrating
the progress of labor and invention.
Liberal Arts-Education, engineering,
etc. Manufactures. Fish and Fish
eries-Fish and appliances for catch
ing fish.
All correspondence to be sent to
T. L. Bruner, Commissioner in charge
of exhibits and Secretary Of the Com
mittee, at Raleigh, n. c.
W. T. GREEN,
Chairman.
]. T. PAYNE,
A. LEAZER,
W. E. STEVENS,
5. L. PATTERSON,
Committee.
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THERE will be no war. Chilli has
responded TO the demands made upon
her and is ready to make all honor
able amends The war scare is over
and the matter will soon be amicably
adjusted and everything will be lovely
between the two countries again.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1892-01-28

If conspiracy, combines and polit-
ical wire pullings can thwart the wishes
of the great mass Of Democrats, Gro
yer Cleveland will not lead the hosts
to battle this year. That fact does
not, however, destroy the fact that he
stands head and shoulders above any
man vet named in connection with
the place.-Berklhy (Va.) Graphic.
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THE following is from an exchange,

and the moral is. raise less cotton
The estimated value Of the crops OF
corn. wheat and oats in the South,
over those products last year, IS sI1c.-
coo, 900, and i, is argued that this
will largely Offset the low price of
cotton. But the trouble is so many
Southern planters pin all their faith to
cotton, hoping to buy all the grain
they need from the sale OF that staple.
All such as these will find themselves
in a very bad condition, since the
present price of cotton is not sufhcien:
to pay for the cost Of the production.
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ACTUAL RESULTS"
IN
THE BEST COMP
The figures below speak for
themselves.
ENDOWMENT POLICY,

The old statement concern
ing Life Insurance companies,
Of ones having to die to win"
has time and again been ex-
ploded, not by theories, but by
numerous illustrated facts, until
now the people see the fallacy
of the idea, and every day are
investing their money in Life
Insurance on the Endowment
Plan.
The following Illustration will
show what the Mutual Life is
doing for its policy-holders:
On April p, $780, Policy
No. 62,o53 for $1,000 on the
Ten Payment Endowment
Plan, matured, and the Com
pany paid to the insured over
elghty-seven per cent. of the
total premiums paid by the in
sured.
The following is a statement
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1892-01-28

If the figures of the Chattanooga
Traacsman are to be taken as author
ity the schools of the South are making
healthy progress, and keeping pace
with the developments in other lines.
Alters careful canvass it finds that,
on the first of January, 1892, there
were I,736,945 children in Southern
schools, as compared with 1,391,o4S
on the corresponding date of 1890.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1892-01-28

Before and after: Bride-Darling
please put your lips to my tea Twill
sweeten it. Wife, ten years later-My
teas too hot. William, please look at
L a moment - Cicinnati Commercial
Gazette.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1892-01-28

A course of ?. P. P. will Danish all bad
feeling and restore your health to perfect
condition. Its curative powers are mar
velous. II out of sorts and in bad humof
with yourself and the world, take P. P. P .
and become healthy and rational. For
sale by W. w. Parker. druggist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1892-01-28

Shiloah's Catarrh Remedy. A marve-
lOus cure for Catarrh, Diphtheria, Canker
mouth, and headache. With each bottle
there is an ingenious nasal Injector for
the more successful treatment of these
complaints without extra charge. Price
800. Sold by w. w. Parker, druggist.
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Jeweller and Optician
ER)kl{DE
have used the within remedy (Pokine)
with great success. JAMES IL. LAssITER.

have used the within remedy (Pokine)
with great success. JAMES IL. LAssITER.
have used the Pokfne Remedy (pre-
pared by w. L. Cheatham, ,Dr.) In case of
Sciatica with the result of positive relief
in Il few hours, and believe if used as d.
rected it will effect permanent cure.
j. l.. Ii. MIssILLIER.
March 6, 1891.
For the benefit of the public l unhesi-
tatingly recommend Cheatham's worder-
full remedy, " Pokine." to all sufferers Of
rheumatism. Ii has produced marvellous
results in my case. l was a sufferer of the
malady for five years, and after taking
few bottles was entirely cured.
Very respectfully,
HENDERSON, N. c., March 7, 81.
Mr.. W. T. CHEATHAM
Dear SSr.-My wife was down in bed
with rheumatism and the Pokine bought
OF you gave her relief after taking four
doses: She has not been troubled since.
1t is the best medicine she ever took for
rheumatism. Respectfully,
Mr.. w. I. CHEATHAM, JR.:
Dear Sill have been afflicted with
rheumatism. time and again, for the
relief from POkine' thai any medicine
ever took. and therefore take great
pleasure in recommending it to all suffer-
ers of rheumatism.
Very respectfully,
F. q. MITCHELL.
Jan. 10, 1891.
W; T. CHEATHAM, JR.:
Lear Ssr.-l desire to say that in JAN
uary last l was down with rheuma lism ;
my suffering was great. and | was COM
pletely Frustrated. Cne bottle of your
Pokine completely relies ed me, and
nave not had any rheumatism since NV
son also was relieved of rheumatism by
Pokine. Yours truly,
CHARLES g. BURROUGHS.
HENDERSON, N. C., Sept. 16, 81.
MIR. w. T. CHEATHAM, JR.-Your rbeu-
matte cure, "POkine," has completely
cured me. I. M. GREEN
Mr. W. T. CHEATHAM, JR., Henderson,
n. c.:
Dear Sir:-Being asked my opinion of
your rheumatic remedy, Poklne, will
gladly state deem it the only medicine
OF its kind on the market that will accom-
plIsh that which is exclusively claimed fDI
1t. Being a sufferer of rheumatism. con
sequently tried many remedies, until fina J.
1y relieved by POkine.
Very respectfully,
"A. KELLY
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Our stock will bear clos.
inspection, and customers,
like the conservative gentle.
man in the picture, will find
nothing wrong even in the
buttonholes.
This nippish November
weather reminds us that
winter is here and thicker
garments and overcoats ar.
in demand. Have you pro.
vided yourself with SUCH? If
not the cold wave must have
struck you very forcibly.
Better come to our store and
let us fit you up.
Whatever you wish In the
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Rather He without Bread. XII
BISHOPS RESIDENCE, Marque.te. Mich.
Nov. Z, 1889. (
The Rev. J. Kossbiel. Of above place. writes
have suffered great deal, and whenever fcel
now . nervous attack coming on take Il dose
OF Pastor koenig's Nerve Tonic and feel re-
heved. 1 think great deal Of it, and would
rather be without bread than without the Tonic
Well Satisfied.
WALTERS, TEX, Oct. IL, 1890
About IL years ago my son had the first at
tack Of epileptic dizziness and sudden illness.
Five different doctors did him no good on the
contrary, his case grew worse, and the attacks
became moro frequent and severe until he oven
had to attacks daily. After taking bottles
Of Pastor Koenig's Nerve Tonic the attacks
entirely ceased. henry F. MUELLER
PRPP-A Valuable Book On Nervous
Uk Diseases sent rec to any address,
( ;Ra poor ,esssP 3ss ca, n sss obtain
This remedy has been prepared by the Reverend
Pastor Koenig, of Fort Wayne, IND, since lS76 ana
jsnow prepared under his direction by the
XoENlc MED. CO.. Chicago, eIls
Sold by Druggists at 81 per Bottle. 6 for %
Largo Size. @1.75. Bottles FOR 50.
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not wait another day. The
coats are a triumph in tailor
ing. The prices are always
reasonable-in some cases RI
diculously cheap.
Nobby Meltons in English
box cut styles, Strapped
seams, inlaid velvet collars,
silk lined throughout. Some
are half silk lined and half
lined with fancy serges more
expensive than silk. Ker-
seys, Beavers, Cheviotts and
Tweeds are among the stylish
top coats we show. All sizes,
all weights, all lengths, all
prices. A variety of the fin
est coats you ever saw. Call
and examine them.
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TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION !:
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PUBLISHERS ANNOUNCEMENT.
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Ments upon matters Of public concern orig
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The editor disclaims all responsibility
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snts-and reserves the right at all times to
revise or reject any article he may think
proper.
Address all communications to
GOLD LEAF, Henderson, N. q.
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1000 Genuine Tyler Curtain Desks S2I and
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Finished Back; Extension Arm Slides; Weight
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Also 1000 Antique Ash Desks. /
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from Indianapolis factory direct. Made and sold
solely oy the TYLER DESK CO., St. Louis, Mo.
page Catalogue Of Bank Counter Desks
finest printed. Books free: postage Is cents
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tastes, and
Give us a
for yourseli.
pleased with
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line OF wear lsgI ing apparel
we have it. ssOs Are Won
without an " ..OverCoat :
Perhaps it .E is a few days
you think .R you can
10 V E K I O A 7 S.
n 81 III - uf1Eu u
wait longer %. 1t may be
warmer by . A tomorrow.
Don't rea- . I son that
way; come . S . and look at
our stock I'LL and you'll
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for Infants and Children.

sCastoria Is 30 ven adapted to children that
recommend it a. superior to any prescription
known to me- n. A. ARCHIE, Il. D.,
III So. Oxford ST., Brooklyn, N. 7.
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Amount Of Policy,
Surplus Earnings,
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OF the policy
10 Premiums,
Net Gain,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-22
HELPED ON THEIR JOURNEY.

Appeals to the Department of Charities
Which Were Not Unheeded.
"'As the geese fly, so it seems to us do
the halt and the lame and poverty-stricken
come here for help at this season of the
year," remarked Chief Elliot. of the De-
partment of Charities, yesterday. This was
brought out by the fact that eight persons
had applied to him for reliet during the
day, all being bound East or North, and
they were all assisted on their way. Eleven
others, whose cases did not seem to demand
the interference of the department, were re-
fused assistance. Among those helped to-
ward their journeys end was Rebecca
Sharp, who came from Illinois and wanted
to reach Camden, n. j., where her
father had died on Monday, and Kate
Kuhn, variety actress, who wished to
reach her friends in the East, as the COM
pany with which she had been playing was
stranded in an Ohio town; q woman and her
three children who wanted to reach Bell
wood, Just beyond Altoona, where her folks
live. Her husband had died out West.
Joseph Powelly, his wife and four small
csildren were furnished with transportation
to Youngstown. They were in q terrible con-
dition, one child being barefooted and an
other sick. Powe1ly said they had come from
Buffalo, and were en- route to Cincinnati.
An old woman was found at the Union
depot in a pitiful condition. She was un-
able to walk, and was taken to the office of
the department, where she was given pass
to Buffalo. She was over 10 years old.