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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-08-03

The appointment by Collector Elias
of Mr.. F. NJ. Williams, editor OF the
Newton Enterprise, as Deputor Col
lector with jurisdiction over Catawba,
Lincoln and CASTOR counties, is an
eminently fit one and will be especially
gratifying to Mr.. Williams large circle
Of friends and acquaintance. His
sterling ability, gallant rervices as a
fearless and uncompromising Demo-
crat and party worker and his modest
worth and high character are such as
make his appointment most deserved
one. We congratulate both Mr.. Elias
and Mr.. Williams upon the selection
made.
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THURSDAY, JULY ~, 1893.
IOw
EX:ERg1{S9}RR@g}A|G5 3
lA1@ MOVIES

The Atlanta Constitution says
patriotism, patience and courage have
made the South solid politically, and
wisdom, prudence and economy have
made it solid financially.
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SOUNDNESS OF SOUTHERN BANKS.

SOUNDNESS OF SOUTHERN BANKS.
The Baltimore Manufacturers Rec
ord of last week publishes a summary
Of the banks that have failed or
suspended in each State during the
past three months, and the amount of
capital involved. These figures show
that the South has stood the pressure
of the panic in remarkably satisfac-
tory manner. In nine Southern States
Fl banks, with capital of $780,
900 failed. Twenty-one Western and
Pacific coast States witnessed the
suspension of PSI banks, with s31,-
95S,933. There were six Eastern
States that contributed to the list of
bank failures by IS, with capital of
s2,6oo,ooo. The name and location
of each is given. As the Manutae-
tnrers' Record says:
The manner in which the banks
and banking houses of the South have
stood the severe strain of the past three
months should dispel the last vestiges
of doubt as to the stability of the
South, and should forever remove the
lingering suspicion in the minds of
many that the growth of the South in
late years has largely been fictitious
and ephemeral. There could be no
more striking demonstration of the
soundness of Southern financial institu-
tions than is furnished by their record
OF the last three months. During this
time there have been sol failures or
suspensions of banks and banking
houses in the entire country, involving
an aggregate capital of s3S,951,os3.
Five-sixths of these failures and four
fifths of the capital involved were in
the Western and Pacific States, while
only 10 per cent. Of the failures and
II per cent. of the capital involved
were in the South. In Colorado alone
the capital involved was more than
S2,ooo,ooo greater than the aggregate
capital OF all the banks that failed in
the entire South.
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SENATOR VANCE WRITES AGAIN,

His Position More Fully Defined---His
Construction of the Chicago Plat
form, Upon Which He Stands Fully
He Proposes to Put Free Coin
age, for One Thing, in the Place
of the Sherman Law---The
Platform Meant That or
1t Was Insincere---He
Wants Its Pledges
Kept all of
= Them.
. COMMON, J
~ BLACK MOUNTAIN, n. c., :
MEAN July p, 1893.
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Karl's Glover Root, the new Blood
tier, gives Il eshness and clearness
Complexion and cures Constipation.
5Oc. and $l.OO. Sold by W. w. Park
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-08-03

WE regret the suspension OF the
Bible Rfadey, a weekly religious
paper published in Richmond, Va,
by Rev. E. L. Pell. Mr.. Pell is
native of North Carolina and has hosts
of friends who will sympathize with
him in his financial embarrassment.
He was forced to make an assignment
for the benefit of his creditors,
liabilities being 1900. The publica-
ton of the paper was originally begun
at Franklinton, but thinking it would
be to his advantage to seek larger
field the publisher moved to Richmond
a few months ago. Mr.. Pell is a
brother of Rev. w. E. Pell, of the
Presbyterian church, and Geo. P.
Pell, editor of the Mt. Airy Nezos.
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PUBLISHERS ANNOUNCEMENT

PUBLISHEKS ANNOUNCEMENT
We invite contributions on all subjects Of
local and general interest views and state
ments upon matters OF public concern orig
One side OF the paper, only, must be wri-
ten On-and the real name OF the writer &C
company the contribution. No attention
will be paid to anonymous letters.
The editor disclaims all responsibility
for the views or statements of correspond
ents-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. T..
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CONGRESS will convene in extra
session next Monday. 1t is 10 be
hoped that wisdom and patriotism will
prevail and that the proper thing may
be done for the relief and prosperity
of the people. AS an exchange says:
L" At any rate we may hope for the
best, and above all things, pray that
Congress may forget politics and deal
with this serious crisis in a plain,
business manner, with the good of the
country, rather than partisan adj
vantage, in view. This seems like too
much to hope for, but probably the
gravity of the situation may cause
even Congressman to forget politics
for awhile and consider only the
welfare of the people,
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MOVE! moved !.
Moving Upward and Onward.

u In the busy times the bus
l. mess man who does not keep
moving-along the lines Of
progress-,gets left.
I | have just moved nv stock
OF goods into a larger, more
convenient and more COM
modlous store (Lassiter's old
stand, corner of Garrett and
montgomery streets) where |
am better than ever prepared
10 serve my numerous Gus
toners and the public gen
;. With more room and better
llght l am enabled to display
my goods to better adYan
tage both to myself and pat-
rons and will carry a more
complete line and a super;or
class OF goods than formerly.
owe me a call at NV new
pace OF business and | will
make make 1T to your advantage. l
buy much of my stock in
barge Lots by the Car Load,
An advantage which can
readily be appreciated, as bv
SO doing it enables me to olive
my customers the
Lowest Possible Prices,
carry a general stock OF
embracing ev-
erything in the line of
DRY G0ODSAND NOTIONS,
Staple and Fancy Groceries, 4
Hay, Grain, FeedstQfs, &c.,
And will sell the same at
lowest prices by the large u
small quantity-wholesalc Oh
retail. n
Thanking my friends for the
very liberal patronage gwen m
me in the past, and trnSrlns my
to merit even a larger portion
Of their trade the coming
wear, as l feel better Pr9p5 inre
to serve them than ever De'o ey
= cordial invitation IS t La
tended to call and see me %
fore buying elsewhere a d.
,I | can save them money
Very Respectfully
H. TH0MASQAIA |
! \ = !
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WE congratulate Brother H. A.
Foote, of the Warrenton Gazette,
upon the fact that his paper has
attained its majority having become
of legal voting age. Last weeks
issue was the beginning of its twenty
second volume. During all these
years he has been at the helm and no
man has worked more faithfully for
his town and county. We do not
recall another paper in the State that
has been under one continued and
unbroken management so long a time.
The Gazette has been much improved
in typographical appearance during
the past year, and its patronage we
hope is commensurate with its deserts.
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barge Lots by the Car Load.

An advantage which can
readily be appreciated, as bv
so doing it enables me to give
my customers the
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-08-03
Lowest Possible Prices.

l carry a general stock OF
merchandise, embracing ev-
erythlng in the line of
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@. d. 6HADBOLT.
mortar and blood as they we're their appear
ance was that of laborers rather than clerks.
For that reason friends Of some Of the victims
were slow in convincing themselves Of the
identity of those who had fallen to their death.
Although many Of the bodies were terribly
mangled and broken besides being cut and
bruised, their faces appeared in much better
condition than would be supposed under the
circumstances. In addition to those whose
bodies were taken from the wreck yesterday
one death occurred this morning Mr.. A. n.
Gerault. one Of the first injured ones taken
from the building, died at $40 o'clock at
Merits temporary hospital corner Of llth md
F streets.
The Dead.
Allen, George O., Pennsylvania, fifty-two
years; resided at 219 9Th street southwest; un-
married.
Arnold, George NJ. Virginia, ifty-fve years;
resided at 441 L street northwest; leaves widow.
Banes, Samuel p, Pennsylvania: ffty-five
years; resided at 129 street northwest; leaves
wife and family.
Bussius, John, District of Columbia, fifty
four years; resided at 726 9Th street northeast;
leaves wife and family.
Chaplin, J. E.. South Carolina, 907 Florids
avenue. Leaves wife and family.
Daley, Jeremiah, Pennsylvania, "A years, 2O3
F street northwest. Unmarried.
Pagan, Joseph R., Kansas, 81 years. resided
at No. 329 X street northeast Leaves wife and
family.
Gage, ]. B.. Michigan, 3S years, 25l9 Penn
sylvania avenue. Leaves wife and child.
Gerault, A. NJ, age unknown, 109 7th street
northeast. Leaves wife and family
Jones. ]. Boyd, Wisconsin, 2I7 II street
northwest
Jordan, David c., Missouri, thirty-nine years,
I'd and streets northwest Leaves wife and
child.
Lotus, Frederick b.. New Jersey, 81 years,
1871 9Th street northwest. Leaves wife and
family.
Mseder, Otto F. W., New York. SO years, 323
LIST street northeast Leaves widow.
McFall, J. H.. Wisconsin, l29 ID street north
west. Leaves widow.
Mulledy, Michael T., Louisiana, about As
years old.
Miller, Benjamin F.. New York, 81 years.
6l11s Q street. Unmarried.
Miller, Howard s.. Ohio, III 18th street
northeast.
Nelson, Burrows. West Virginia, 1923 New
Jersey avenue northwest.
Schrieber, William, Maryland, College sta
ton.
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FARGo's LOSS S3,5oo, 900.
Another Fire Broke Out Last Nighs1s-
building the City.

Another Fire Broke Out Last Nighs-Rs-
building the City.
FAReo, n. D., June e.-The total loss from
Wednesdays fire is now placed ct o., ,too, 900,
with 81, 200 900 insurance.
At midnight strong gale was blowing from
the north and increasing in strength hourly.
The piles of rubbish in Fargo were blown
into flames again and the streets brilliantly IL
Illuminated Fears were entertained that the
balance of the city would go a. the
wind was blowing the sparks IN that direction
The people were uneasy and gathered In the
streets prepared to resist to the utmost second
visit Of the fire fiend. Fifty special police OH
GERS were sworn in and placed on guard in the
streets.
That the great fire is likely to work . change
In the future destiny Of Fargo was made evi-
dent last night, when the capitalists held .
hastily called meeting and declared IL their in
tention to build no more business blocks until
the city agrees TO do business on business
principles.
In other words. il was determined 70 sooiisn
prohibition. if such a thing is possible.
This morning the capitalists viii hold an
other meeting to decide upon q definite me Oh
action.
The council last night held another meeting
in connection with u hundred citlzens ana
decided the fate of the shacks and shAntiee In
Fargo. Many speakers addressed the meeting
eloouently and great enthusiasm was mani
tested over the idea Of establishing q new Fargo
on broad principles.
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Of them in the group this morning. "You
mark my words, you'll find when it's all over
that no one was to blame. 1t was only men
that were killed. If it had been a score
Of army mules that had lost their
lives you would find that there would be an
investigation in the army that would locate the
blame for at somewhere, but a. it IL you will
find that l am about right when I say that
everybody will be exonerated."
''Yes, that's what think, too" said another
man in the group. II may be thinking good
deal, but don't care to say that any one is to
blame for an accident that might have been SO
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AN AQUATIC WARRIOR
Launch of the New Battleship Mas
sachusets.
ENGLAND'S CHOLERA PRECAUTIONS
Decree Of Divorce Granted to Mrs.
Frank Leslie.
FARGO'S INSURANCE COUNTED
LANDS CHOLERA PRECAUTIONS
FARGo's INSURANCE COUNTED
LAUNCH OF THE MAssACHUsErrs.
Fifteen Thousand Saw the Big Battle Ship
Slide Into the Della ware.

Fifteen Thousand Saw the Big Battle Ship
Slide Into the Delaware.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June 10.-Ths big bat
tie ship Massachusetts was successfully launched
from the ship yard of the Crampsst 9:5s O'Clock
this morning in the presence Of Secretary of
the Navy Herbert. a number Of distinguished
naval and army officers and q multitude Of
$4,000
Miss Leila Herbert. daughter OF the head Of
the Naval Department. chrIstened the vessel
with the customary and prettily decorated
bottle Of champagne. The Washington party
came on a special train this morning.
The weather was pleasant The sun was
shining bright and clear, but its warmth was
tempered with gentle cool breezes
The big hull had received The last touches Of
a coat OF white paint above the water line and
deep red below on Thursday, and lowered on
the ways all ready to be sent overheard a. soon
as the tide should be at its food. When this ar
rived the supports were cut away and as the ves-
sci began TO move Miss Herbert gracefully
broke the bottle on the ships prov and chris
tened her the Massachusetts
BY her own momentum the latest addition to
Uncle Sans navy slid gracefully down the
CREASED incline and dashed into the Delaware
river. When she reached mid-stream lines
were thrown to tugs and the huge craft was
soon made fast to the wharves. where are also
moored the cruisers New York and Columbia
and the ship-of-wer Indiana
The usual ovation TO ship when she leaves
the ways was this morning fully in keeping
with previous demonstrations. Thousands OF
spectators, both on shore and sfoat, Mayor
Stuart and party Of municipal officials being
among the latter, cheered Justify while above
this sounded the blowing Of whistles, ringing
Of bells and booming OF cannon. The noisy
reception continued for some minutes.
A naval battalion, consisting OF l25 men and
divided into two companies, participated in the
ceremonies. One company acted as escort TO the
guests and stood guard at the Launching stand,
and when the launch was affected cleared the
way TO the cruiser New York, on which the
second company. with q band, was stationed TO
salute the Massachusetts as she took TO the
water.
When the guests had boarded the cruiser the
entire battalion acted as the crew, and saluted
the Secretary Of the Navy's flag as it was raised.
The dignitsries inspected the New York and,
after banaueting in the Office Of the Cramps,
returned 10 Washington on the special tram
which had conveyed them hither.
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AT THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES THE INJURED
uttered at the relief meeting yesterday after
noon that the accident was not one
the responsibility for which could be laid upon
God. 1t was preventable accident. The
more the matter is discussed and the farther
along the work of clearing away the debris
progresses the more evident this becomes
THE CLERKS PROTESTED.
Every man employed about the building real
lied the danger that was caused by the under
mining of the building. This is shown in
the fact that petition WAS circulated
among the clerks some days ago protesting
against the work being done. While it was
under way rope was stretched about certain
parts of the structure aid the clerks were given
to understand that it would be better for them
to walk carefully up the main staircase. mas
much as the vibration caused bv the people
walking III step might prove dangerous to the
welfare of the building.
This morning the clerks in the doomed
building that is to say many Of them as
by their injuries, were about the scene of
the disaster discussing the situation and
holding little Indignation meetings 1t was
evident that feeling ran very strong among
them and many of them we're loud in their ex-
pressions of condemnation for the officials of
the government who had herded them together
in such shambles.
SOME OF THE COMMENTS.
"Ob, no, there is no one to blame" said one
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building. Nineteen dead bodies had been re-
moved from the wreck, and all the laborers
had been reported found it was sup
posed that there were no more dead bodies
there. DIR. Burrows Nelson was the only clerk
who was missing and ii had been reported that
he had procured leave Of absence and had
gone fishing, but this rumor could not be sub
stantiated. The report which would show
whether he was on on leave or not would not
have been made out until the closing hour.
Anxious friends were inquinR for him, and the
suspense was something terrible.
Can he be in the bottom Of the pit?" was
the distressing inquiry.
If he had gone fishing there was no one who
could say SO with a degree Of positiveness that
friends. The men in the mass Of ruins were
still busily engaged removing the timbers,
bricks and mortar, and Just about s o'clock one
Of the men seized piece Of clothing.
Here's another body" was whispered about
the crowd, and the excitement then was more
intense than ever. Presently the face Of man
was uncovered and was recognized as that of
DR.. Nelson. There were some scars on the
face and body, but the general impression was
that death was due to suffocation. A strstcher
was brought in and the body was lifted from
the pit and removed in one Of the amhulances
to his late home. No.s23 New Jersey avenue.
This was the last Of the twenty dead bodies
taken from the wrecked building for the men
soon afterward reached the bottom OF the Dit
and removed all fears concerning the possibility
Of any more bodies being there.
THE CITIZENS RELIEF FUND.
The STAR will gladly receive subscriptions to
the Citizens Fund for the relief Of those who
suffered in yesterdays disaster. The suffering
appeals to the whole country and the subscrip-
tions should not be confined to the District
The STAR will keep a record Of each amount
received and the name and address Of the sub
scriber. Public acknowledgment viii be made
in its columns and the money contributed viii
be turned over to the proper persons 10 re.
ceive it
The following subscriptions have been re.
ceived at The STAR Office:
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IN THE RUINS.
A Day Of Inquiry After
the Horror.
TEE dead AND THE LIVING
A COrOlGr's Jury Begins an
Investigation.
THE WORK OF RELIEF.
The Committee Hears Many Dis
tressilg Ta'es.
THE MEN WHO ARE WOUNDED.
Statements About the Cause of the
Catastrophe.
AT THE BUILDING TODAY.
The MEN Who ARE WOUNDED.
Statements About the Cause of the
Catastrophe.
AT THE BUILDING TO-DAY.

According to the official reports Of yester-
days catastrophe there had been twenty-five
deaths up to this afternoon. 1t is thought
more than probable that there will be more
deaths among the more seriously injured.
pleasant record this for the government!
The sad results Of the downfall Of the old
Ford's Theater furnished the principal topic of
conversation all day. There was little else
talked about, and on every side one might see
little groups of men standing on cor
ners and discussing the latest news
from the bedside of the injured men. The
opinion was unanimous that there was blame
somewhere for this shocking fatality, and many
a man echoed the words Of Dr. Bartlett that he
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McVerry's Death Accidental

Patrick AlcFerry, the Baltimore and Potomac
railroad employe who was caught between two
freight cars and injured last Wednesday, as
published in The STAR at the time, died at the
EmergencyHospital, and Deputy Coroner Schaef-
fer held an inquest today at the first precinct
station. Several witnesses. principally railroad
employees, were examined, and their testimony
indicated that the accident was the result of no
fault OF the railroad company. Some Of the
witnesses thought it was the result OF the de-
ceased's own negligence or carelessness, and the
jury returned a verdict of accidental death.
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JUST ESCAPED.
still, there were in the crowds people whose
friends or relatives were in the build
ing, but we're not so fortunate as to escape.
These were there today to have pointed out to
them just where it was and hov their loved
ones met their fate.
READING THE SAD LIST.
In drug store on street near 10th there
was pasted on the window list of the dead.
The window surrounded all day by little
groups oflpeople, who were looking to see if any
more names had been added to the list They
were looking for the names of friends and &C
quaintances and were afraid they might see
them.
The saddest scenes Of all today were those
that transpired within the walls of the homes
of the stricken families. These scenes are the
ones that will never be described 1t would
be trespassing upon the sanctity of
grief to speak Of them at length
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Many there are who know what it means to
lose the head and chief support of little
family circle. Widows and orphans can best
sympathize with the sorrow that has fallen
upon many happy homes.
ON THE SCENE TO-DAY
After all there was very little to see about
the scene Of the disaster today. Lieut.. Amiss
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WILL TAKE NO MORE RISKS.
The Crescent City Athletic Club VIII Gi,
Fighters Only q Percentage.

The Crescent City Athletic Club VIII Give
Fighters Only Q Percentage.
NEW ORLEANS, June 10-A radical change
in the manner Of conditions Of the future glove
contests before the Crescent City Athletic Club
is now under contemplation The great
responsibility assumed by athletic clubs, risks
which are shared in no part by the sspirsnts to
fstic honors has resulted in making this par
ticular club more circumspect and conserva-
tive. This has given rise TO the proposed
scheme Of conducting the fights upon the per-
centxge plan. 1t is the purpose Of the Cree-
cent City Club to take the initiative in this
matter.
The club proposes to give q contest every
month, placing the price Of admission within
reach Of all the club TO take 20 or Is per cent
of the net receipts, the remainder to be divided
between the contestants aspreviously arranged
Each contest will stand upon its merits the
club being out but little IL the exhibition should
fail to receive support
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INSURANCE AT FARGO.

The Agents Find That the Risks Poes up
81 500. 900.
FARco, n. D., june lo.-The various insur-
ance agents have opened their safes and dis
covered that the insurance placed on the city
Of Fargo foos up e1,5oo 900. Tvo-thirds
Of this was on the burnt district About
the first OF next week q sense Of destitu-
ton will begin to be felt. By that time hun
dreds who viii need TO earn money will be un-
able to do 90 and help from the outzads wu -
needed.