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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-04-05
Mr.. Polk Miller's Lecture Last
Night,

Mr.. Polk Miller, Virginia's versatile
humorist aud charming dialect story
teller, gave one OF his inimitable en-
tertalnments at Burwell Hall last
evening He was greeted BIZ a fairsized
audience. and that a more thoroughly
delighted one has not been seen on
any previous occasion, may be written
with perfect safety. 1t was difficult to
decide which feature of Mr.. Miller's
entertainment his hearers were. most
pleased with, his talks about the old
time Southern darkey, his rich and
mirth-provoking anecdotes or his banjo
playing and plantation melodies. But
we believe the palm was in favor Of his
songs and banjo music. Yet this fact
detracts not in the least from the merit
and appreciation of the balance part of
the program, for no one could fail to
be "caught'' by Mr.. Miller's soft,
sweet and melodious singing and stir
ring music on the old banjo, the char
acteristic instrument of the negro,
whom he delineates with such .fnesse
and correctness of detail. His por-
trayal of the old issue darkey is true to
life, his illustrations apt, his analysis
clear. There was spice and variety
in abundance, a deep undercurrent Of
the brighter side of life running through
the whole entertainment. 1t abOunded
in delicate wit, refined humor and ten
der pathos, mirth-provoking, laughter
producing. Misunderstanding. The lee
ture was punctuated throughout by
laughter and applause and for the space
Of one hour and thirty-five minutes the
audience was charmed and delighted
with the rich and varied bill of enter
tainment presented. We feel better
for having heard Mr. Miller last night.
Long may he live to entertain, amuse
and instruct as he does so we'll in de-
picting the character and traits of the
old time darkey * befoah de wah.'
have a nice lot OF dry Pine Wood Tor
sale. Can deliver any quantity at ~ 90
per cord, at any time Leaveyour orders
with ). ). WHlIIEN.
Coal and clean-that's what straw
mating is You'll find it at
5. l. {. WATKINS.
Fine Horses.
10000 Hos of Sheaf Oats for sale.
f. &. BUTLER,
Henderson, \. c.
Or NJ. 7. TRAVIS, Dabney, n. {.
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Gard Of Thanks.

Tony friends and the Fire Company,
desire to express my heartfelt graf
itude for their timely, generous and
successful effort to save the College
building and furniture III the ire last
Wednesday night. Their untiring
vigilance after the fire reduced the loss
to minimum. and their kindly aid on
Thursday enabled me to resume school
work on Friday without the slightest
inconvenience.
Mrs. 3. 3. PHILLIPS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-04-05
For Low Prices
On Lime, Laths, Shingles,
Doors and Windows, call on
JOHN B. WATKINS.
For Sale.

For Sale
| offer for sale, privately, Mare and
Colt, fine Jersey Bull, well broken to
work, Is head OF sheep and II lambs,
30 head OF Shoats ond Pigs, l fine Essex
Boar, l good two-horse Wagon, l Clod
Crusher, and l improved Iron Tooth
Drag. Also a lot of peas, including the
famous Wonderful Pea. The above
named property will be sold on reason
able terms. Have a surplus and must
sell. First come, first to secure a bar
gain. H. H. BURWELL..
Near WILLIAMSBURG, y. {.
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The Oueen of Fashion

Best Ladies Fashion Journal published
for the money None better at any price.
Only so cents a year, postpaid. Send
three &c, stamps by mail Tor sample
copy. Besides giving general fashion
and other news, it contains illustrations
of the Mccall Co.'S latest Paris, London
and New York fashions and patterns.
Address the Queen of Fashion, Union
Square, New York.
Every taste as vol as every purse can
be suited at Watkins Dress Goods de-
partment.
The season of dry streets, clean side
walks and bright sunny days when baby
can be taken out for an airing and ex-
erc;se, is at hand. You want a pretty
and stylish carriage for the little darling,
and this you will find at
S. & c. WATkINS'
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Settled Without Delay.

cheerfully acknowledge the receipt OF
cheque OF the Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany of New York for 81 900 in payment
of the insurance of the late ThOs. \.
Beacon, proof OF whose death was fur
nished YOU on the 10Th March, ult. | de-
sire to thank the company through you
for the very prompt and satisfactory
settlement of this claim and most hear
tily commend the Mutual Life Insurance
Company OF New York, to all who seek
reliable insurance.
Yours truly, &c,
JAMES AMOS, Executor.
March 30 '94.
To Claude Hunter, Agent.
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Miss Thompson's Beautiful Dis

The beautiful millinery opening at
Davis & Roses which takes place to-
day and tomorrow under the skillful
and artistic management of the accom-
plished Miss Thompson, of Baltimore,
will greatly interest the ladies. Miss
Salle Clary is assisting Miss Thompson
and will be glad for her friends TO call
and see those lovely hats, pretty trim
mings, &c. The display is exceedingly
handsome and reflects great credit
upon the taste Of the charming artist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-04-05

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castora.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-04-05
Com missiOners' Sale.

PI VIRTUE OF A DECREE OF TIL
- Superior Court of Vance county, we
will sell by public auction, for cash. at the
court house door in Henderson, on MON
DAY APRIL 9, 1894, one tract of land
adjoining the town of Henderson and the
lands of X. A. Payne, J. ii. Dunn, w. r.
Ross and j. +. Harris, on Nutbush creek,
and lying along the Parish mill road, or
Cemetery street, containing about twenty
three acres,
This March I. 1894.
IT. HICKS.
TIIOS. NJ. PIrTMAN
Commissioners
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-04-05

A beautiful line of Silks, Braids, Bour-
don Edging and Inserting, the latest Dress
Trimmings at WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-04-05

Distinction in dress depends upon
elegant simplicity. Buy one OF those
handsome silk patterns at WATKINS.
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-s~~O>>s--.

Don't fail to see the new Spring Goods
at H. Thomason's. 4 magnificent Sc
lection. Good goods and prices lower
than ever.
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You'll Enjoy This.

The Warrenton Female Minstrels,
composed of some Of the most talented
Young ladies of that town, will give
one of their charming entertainments
before a Henderson audience at Bur-
well Hall next Tuesday evening, April
10th. The Warrenton Record of last
week says of the troupe:
We congratulate the people OF our
neighboring city in advance, on the
rich treat in store for them. Our
Young people have successfully brought
out all the best features of mlnlstrelsy
without any of its objectionable ones,
and like Sir Walter Scott's Ministries,
sung in rhyme the virtues of our
knights. For real melody in music,
point in wit and good local hits. their
programme is unsurpassed. 1t has
been pronounced by many, the best
entertainment ever given in Warren
ton.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-04-05
Hats Hats =! Hats -!

Taking advantage OF the closing up
season bought the entire line of MEMS
AND BOYS STRAW HATS of large
house, and offer same at halt price. 1t
will be worth your while to see these
goods. j. W. GREGORY.
April 5.
All the fresh creations in Dress Goods
are open and ready for inspection at
S. & T.. WATKINs'
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-04-05

Quicksilver, OF. 30 cts, at PaFker's
drug store.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-04-05
Writing School.

Prof. W. l.. Smith, of Monroe, n.
c., is here and will open writing
school next Monday. He comes highly
endorsed by some of the leading edu-
Gators and most prominent public men
of the State as worthy young gentle
man, and competent instructor in the
art of penmanship. We have ex-
amined specimens Of his writing as
well as those of persons he has taught,
and his work speaks for itself. Prof.
Smith employs new system of easy,
rapid writing and adopts new methods
of instruction by which one can acquire
the art of writing graceful, legible
business hand with ease and rapidity
in the shortest possible time. His
work stands on its own merits and
satisfaction is guaranteed or no pay.
As an evidence of the confidence he
has in his own ability no charge is
made until the close of the session and
pupils have the advantage Of receiving
the benefit of instructions before they
pay for same. A session embraces ten
days or ten lessons. For the benefit
of young ladies Prof. Smith will con-
duct his school at Henderson College,
class hours being from 4 to $50 p. NJ.
At night he will conduct a school for
boys and young men down town, the
time and place of which will be an
nounced later. The terms are only
$500 for the ten lessons, a very rea-
sonable charge for the service rem
dered. We take pleasure in commend
ing Prof. Smith to parents and others
as young gentleman in every way
worthy of confidence and patronage,
and they could not render their chill
dren, boys and girls, greater aid per-
haps. than in assisting them to acquire
skill and proficiency in graceful and
rapid writing as taught by him.
Coxs Corn Whiskey, made in Vance
county, for sale by S. S. WRITTEN.
Watkins Dress Goods are just elegant,
but prices suit the most modest purse
of the lady of taste.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-04-05

Just received, a car load of Prime Seed
Oats. Call early and supply yourself.
II. THOMSON
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-04-05

Many Persons are broken
down from overwork or household cares.
Browns Iron BitterS Rebuilds the
system, aids digestion. removes excess of bile.
and cures malaria. Get the genuine.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-04-05
Prepared for Business.

Mr.. w. f. Moss, the expert sewing
machine man at S. & G.. Watkins, has
handsome road wagon fitted up for
his business. This firm has the agency
for Vance, Franklin, Granville and
Warren counties for the celebrated
Standard Sewing Machine, noted for
fastest sewing, lightest running, less
noise and simplest attachments. Mr..
Moss has had wide experience in this
line and will take pleasure in serving
you with a first-class machine or any,
thing in the way of furnishings or re-
parlngs for the same.
Be sure to call and see our beautiful
line of baby carriages. No trouble to
show them. s. & {. WATKINS.
Parker's Headline for your nerves and
head pains in La Grippe.
Do you want to be in touch with fash
ions latest mode? Then buy yourSpring
Bonnet and frock OF
$. & G. WATKINS.
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->> aS>
w. \. BRITT.
A Popular Young Salesman and

A Popular Young Salesman and
Where You'll Now Find Him.
Mr.. w. A. Britt has taken position
with A. Lehman, where he invites his
friends and former customers to call
and see him in future Neither the
man nor the house he is with requires
any introduction or commentator to
the patrons Of this market Both are
we'll known and the simple announce
ment of the new business association
is all that is necessary. When you
want clothing, ladies' dress goods, fur
nlture, &c, call on Mr.. Britt. He
promises his best efforts to please his
friends both as to the quality of the
article sold and the price asked for
same.
The prettiest baby carriages ever
brought to Henderson can be seen at
S. &. c. WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-04-05

Printed Canvass, Duckings and Thibet
cloths will play an important part in
this years gownings. Elegant line shown
nv :. L {. WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-04-05

Call and see the splendid line OF shoes
lust opened. Prices very low Tor the
class OF goods. IL. I1ioMASON.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-04-05

Do not fail to see W. ". Parker 8
arge assortment OF seeds.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-04-05
Cheap and Reliable Insurance.

The Commercial Alliance Insurance
Company, of New York, offers the cheap
est and safest straight Life Insurance, and is
endorsed by Executive Committees of
Farmers Alliances.
PLIMMER q. ROWLAND,
General Agent.
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3. or THE TOWN 2

LOCAL LACONICS PICKED UP HERE AND
THERE BY OUR EAGLE-EYED
REPORTERS.
Henderson Lodge, No. 90
A. +. * y. VI.
Meets FIST Tuesdays in ZACH month at
80 =. III. and third Tuesday nights at
~ RraVIS Hall.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-04-05

The prettiest line of Baby Carriages
ever brought to Henderson.
S. & G.. WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-04-05
Fine Horses.

10000 Hos of Sheaf Oats for sale.
+. q. BUTLER,
Henderson, \. c.
Or NJ. T. TRAVIS, Dabney, n. {.
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Henderson Chapter, Royal Arch
fIasOns,
Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays in
each month. at 10 Il. III.
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Notice..

E. A. POWELL,
Sheriff of Vance county,
Morning journal and courier., 1894-05-16
THE WEEKLY JOURNAL
 Is PuBLIsHKp EVERY THURSDAY MORNING. Single Copies 5 cents.
AFTEM mOK < PLEA SURE.

AFTER mOK x FLE SURE.
 Some people are determined to enjoy themselves in this world, and they plan for their enjoyment with 6 good deal of skill. As we noticed yesterday, Nathan Straus of New York had 8 very good time last winter, so good that he declared tha, nothing he could have done would have given him more unalloyed pleasure than he had while selling vast quantities of coal, bread, flour, tea, coffee, etc., at cost to the poor. He had so much pleasure last winter that he is un- fitted for the ordinary pleasures of life, and he has been restlessly casting about for some way by which he can enjoy himself as he did then. He hopes he has found 1t, and his plan is certainly we'll aimed. He has made up his mind to open at once in the tenement house districts of New York four milk depots, for the sale of sterilized and raw milk at nominal prices. The herds from which the milk comes will be examined by the veterinary surgeon from the health department. and the milk will be guaranteed fresh and pure.
 MT. Straus expects great deal of enjoy ment in feeling that he is doing a good thing for thousands of the children of the poor by providing good milk at low price for their use. We hope his expecta- ton will be realized. A rioh man who can enjoy himself In the way Mr. Straus does Ia, of course, somewhat peculiar, but his eccentricity Is not harmful and will not And imitators enough to upset the time-honored and approved arrangement If tbfpos
Morning journal and courier., 1894-05-16
QUEs ClOkS ANS BRED.


 When congressional committees ask questions they don't usually get much val ueble information, and they often do not get even intelligent answers to their ques- tions. But the Finance committee of the United States senate has found one man who has answered It's questions in @ way that throws some light on the matters in quired about. He Is 8 manufacturer of stamps, tools and light machinery in Lynn, Massachusetts, and the clerk of the committee cent a cir culsr of inquiry to him concerning the details of his business. He replied that according to the eldest record his industry was established by Tubal Cain, but ss he had not aooess to the books from Tubsl Gains time, he was not able to give figures as to the amount of production, the kinds and the value of articles made eincs the industry was established. He desired specific duty, ''so there should be no lying by i'm porters." He found no trouble in con- struing the existing tariff schedules but kindly suggested "thst parties who know no more about manufacturing than the author of the questions, leave the tariff alone" Asked his 'topinions as to the cause of the present depressio in trade, and what remedy" he would suggest, he frank, answered ss to the cause: "Too much Dem ocrat in office. Remedy, kick out every in fernal fool that wants Americans to etarv' for the benefit of foreigners" To th question how he proposed to meet any re duction ip duty on the goods he made b. replied: 'See if I can find a Dsmocra with more money than brains and sell ou to him."
 This man can help the Senate Financ committee If 1t really wants help. I would do we'll to invite him to give 1t th' full benefit of his knowledge and insight
Morning journal and courier., 1894-05-16

cine from the calf you are using. doctor
 Doctor-Oh, certainly. just got 1t from
 your friend Willie Whitehead
 Life. The fact that Emperor William is quite au expert fireman will be no news to Prince Bismarck, who became painfully aware of the fact about four years sgo.-ChIcsgo Herald.
 Little Glsdys-Granny, go down on your hands and knees for 6 minute, pleass. Fond grsndmothsr-What am to do that for, my peti Little Gladys-Cause want
 to draw an Bits. MT. Bif-Hsre, Johnnie, Is 0 nice new quarter, now Johnnie-If it's to find out who the otber fellows are that call on sister, its worth 50 cents to go over the
 whole list.-Chicsgo Intsr Ocean. This season's sales of strawberries are said to exceed any previous years sales of corresponding date. If the rush keeps on
 1t is feared large numbers of berries will De crushed in the ejsm.-Philadelphis Lsd- ger.
 "What makes them call that particular style of verse 'blankr" asked the girl who always wants to know something. "Bs- cause, replied the young man, ''that's the condition in which it leaves your mind. ."- Washington Star.
 "Rsbbi, who is the happier, the man who owns $l 900 900, or be who has seven dAughtersP "rhs man who hAa many daughters. He who has sl ,000, 900 wishes for more; the man who has seven iaugh-
 ters does not. t."-Fliegends Blsstter. Jones-Were you ever struck with the likeness between SspFy's head and an eysI Hamfst Footlites of Barnss-Tormsr's com psnyl-Heavens, man, don't use the words "sge" and "strEck" in the same sentencs. You make me nerrous.-Philedelph!a Rec ord.
 Miss Bleeker-I sm go interested in our reading club, l wasn't at first, but I never
 miss meeting now. Mics Bsscon-whar
 are you resdiugi Miss Berker-welI.
 we're not reading anything st present.
 We're making preparations to give dance. Pack.
 Ar. Brown (visi,ipg his s:abIes)-Pat-
 rick, you are becoming lsZT. Do you ever
 clean up the stsbiel Look st those cob
 webs. Patrick-Well, GOT, I lave thim
 cobwibs there fur to kstah the fies. aud
 prevent thim plsguiu' the horsss.-Pnlla-
 delphis Record.
 Er. Smith-Are you going io send your
 son to collegei Mir. Brown-No; I h.
 tended to, but I've found tsscher of
 sluggtng that can give him a degree in
 ninety days. What's the uge of wasting
 the other three and half yesrsl-Rsy-
 mond's Monthly.
 Mrs. Chstt-Fm 20 sorry you hurt your
 fingers, Johnny. How was 1t the cracker
 went eff In yoar hsndF Little Johnny It wEs all Gad's fault. He wEs coming up
 the sirse,, and I was going to drop 1t out of the window on his head, but be walked 20 slow that the thing vent of before he go: underneath the wiuduw.-fid- Bits.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-05-16
No. iI7

around her were corgrsgAted the tribe. Not sound WAS uttered for a quarter of an hour, save the crooning of the wrinkled old woman who faced the sinking sun; the others Sat with their faces toward the east As the last of the glittsrlug sun WAS fad Ing from view, @ little pspoose st a sign fr'sm Pi a-eic- brought s cons-shsped bark vessel filled with roots of cedar trees and or1ed graSs and leaves from the graves near the old niss.oa. This was lighted, and as the smoke and flames rose in the air the vo.es of the old squsw wRs raised to wall. The asssmhlsge soon took up the death chant of the Indiana weird, wild. uncanny sound and doleful in the extreme. The chant WAS continued for fifteen minutes, when tas leader beckoned an old man to her side. He was Sylvester, the chief The chanting ceased. and the old warrior addressed, in Chippewa, the small remnant of 6 once large band. An interpreter told your correspondent what the old chief said:
 "rhe sun sinks and the mounds of our fathers are dark. The great White FAth- CT sendF his son to us, and we move from their graves. Here we met and fought the sioux; here our children learned of ths Great Spirit. Peace is everywhere; the white man would have us in battle no more. The pale face skys 1t is good for us to go. We go to another land. We weep on the graves of our brothers. When the sun rises we will go from here forsrer." As the old chief spoke the last words the whole tribe uttered an eAr-Epiltting shriek, then bowed their heads in silence. The sauaEs took the sshes from the fire and sprinfled them on the Indian graves. Then they all assembled on the high banks and sang farewell song An Indian song is iudescribsble, especially the farewell. Their drums were atterwArd brought into play, and the old bucks brat 6 tom tom while the younger ones joined in the pow WOW. A huge fire WIS male and the dan esrs ctroled around it fsr tEo hours. Then Pi-s gic. who YVES a silent spectator, mo tloned the drummers to sIlsncs, and the dance closed. Ths people stood around the dying fire as if ia meditation, tEen disappeared from view They had per formed the cerenonses and had gone.
 It was on this ssme historic and pictnr- ssque spot that the decisive battles be- tween the Sioux and ChippewAs were fought.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-05-16
ANINDIAN LR.VRrAKING.
Weird Ceremonies of the Last of the Chippewas on Going 10 a HeserSn-
le Minneapolis JournalI

From the Minneapolis JournslI
 HrEcKLEY, Minu., April 2s.-The Chip pewa Indian has left his haunts in thie, bis fsvorits camping ground-torever. The Indian sgent arrived at Chengwstsns Po- kegsms a few days ago and persuaded the remainder of a once fsmous tribe to re- move to White Earth reservation It re- quired all the inducements the government representative could offer to persuade the people to go.
 Following q custom that has been in vogue with the Indians since the white man first invaded his hsunts, they held what might be considered farewell pow WOW on the banks of Lake Pokessma Wednesday morning birch bark canoes were seen gliding swiftly along to the spot where the Chippewa mission was estsb lished and where the first printing wal | done in this state. At an hour before sun set the place was swarming with copper | colored Indians and tan faced half f-hreeds A large number of white people were alst I present to witness the strange ceremony o | ieavetaking. An old squsw, Pls-gic, ben Il with age, was seated upon & small mound