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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-02-08
DEATH OF GEORGE w. CHILDS.

The American people generally will
regret to hear of the death of this ex-
Cellent American citizen, one of the
benefaCtors of his race. He died Sat-
urday at his home in Philadelphia
after several days illness, not at first
regarded as serious. George William
Childs was born in Baltimore, 18th
May, 1920. He was therefore IN the
oath year Of his age. He had fair
education in his boyhood. He went
to Philadelphia when ii years of age,
and spent the remainder OF his useful,
practical and benevolent life in that
city. He was first clerk in book
store, next had a small store of his
own, next published books, and when
? years old was The head of the firm
of Childs & Peterson. He published
some useful and important books,
made success of it, and in 1904, re-
firing, he became the owner of the
Public Ledger. He soon made it
successful, and with it made fortune.
His riches neither spoiled his natural
kindness of heart nor dried up the
fountain of his benevolenCe. He used
it wisely and we'll, and became the
best friend of the printers this country
has known. His benefactions were
very numerous and he delighted in
acts of liberality and kindness. He
provided fol the faithful and deserving
men who long worked for him and
became old in his service. The list Of
charities IS long, and Philadelphia has
never had a citizen more worthy of
commemoration in stone than this
generous, kindly, amiable, sympathetic
man, who has just passed away. He
lad an elegant and costly residence
at which he delighted to entertain dis
tinguished foreigners and many of his
choicest American friends. He put a
monument over the remains of Edgar
A. Poe and Leigh Hunt, two choice
literary spirits and men of genius. He
put memorial window in the famous
English Abbey in Commemoration of
George Herbert and William Cowper,
and paid largely to put a similar win
dow for the Irish poet, Tom Moore.
Mr.. Childs in his later years pub
llshed articles upon distinguished men,
and WIS somewhat ambitious of literary
achievement. He was nothing great
beyond business success, but he was
pure and noble and good. Peace to
his gentle, gracious spirit. Heavens
benson upon his HOUSEHOLD. Long will
his memory be cherished among other
generous and worthy benefactors Of
their race on this contnent.-Wil-
mlngtOn MEsskNgsr
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RETURNING PROSPERITY,

The evidences ofreturning prosperity
multiply in many forms. Business Of
all kinds, in all sections, is increasing
There are no speculative operations.
People are feeling their way along
with extreme Caution-even with
timidity. The experiences of last year
took SO much of their courage out of
them that it will be long time before
they recover it wholly, and perhaps it
will be something of while before
they get back enough of it to enable
them to make the best use Of their
opportunities. However, it is we'll to
be on the safe side, and it is not near
SO bad to be too conservative as it is
to be too bold. There is vast
populace in this country, and they
require immense quantities of COM
modities. They bought SO much less
of everything than usual after the
panic set in SO severely last May that
they are feeling the need Of replenish-
ing their supplies. So work is being
resumed in many factories, reducing
the ranks of the unemployed the
sales of all sorts of goods are increasing
and the commercial pulse is beating
more healthfully. The revival pro-
crosses slowly. That is good reason
Of confidence that it will last Wall
Street DAILY Nesvs.
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Marriage Bells "Ole Virginia.

On Wednesday, the 31st day of Jam
uary, at NOttaway Court House, Va,
Miss Lucy O. Goodwin, eldest daughter
of Judge Charles F. Goodwin, was united
in holy wedlock with Mr.. Landon Jack
son, of the same place. The occasion
was one long to be remembered by those
who were fortunate enough to be present.
On the evening before the marriage the
elegant residence of Judge GOODWIN was
the scene of a most brilliant gathering of
the friends OF the bride and groom, and
and "Ole Virginia. hospitality was dis
pensed in the most gracious manner that
it has been the writer's pleasure to wit
ness. The festivities were prolonged until
a late hour, and Judge and Mrs. Good
wynn left nothing undOne to- make the
evening gem OF pleasure to each and
every guest. The bride and groom were
present, as were also the whole bridal
party. The house was beautifully illu-
minated and decorated with evergreens
and flowers.
On the next day the bridal party and
friends were invited to Judge Goodwyn's
was elegant and sumptuous in the ex-
treme. The table was a thing of beauty,
being interspersed with tropical fruits
and flowers most artistically.
After the luncheon was ended the bridal
party repaired to the church, where Rev.
W. H. Milton performed the ceremony.
The bride was dressed in q neat. and
most beautiful travelling suit OF green
cloth. The maid of honor, who was
the attractive and lovely Miss Mary
Powell, sister of the bride, was beautifully
dressed in white, carrying bunch Of
beautiful roses and lilies OF the valley.
The church was artistically and taste
fully decorated, and the music was APP
proprlate and elegantly rendered.
Immediately after the ceremony the
happy party took the train for tour Of
the Northern cities.
The bride is one OF the most beautiful,
cultured and attractive ladies Of the
town and county, while the groom is a
most popular and estimable gentleman.
They have host OF friends whose good
wishes follow them. They were the re-
cipients of many handsome and useful
presents. The occasion will be long re-
membered by the writer, as well as by
many others.
l will describe the beautiful monument
erected by the ladies to the memory OF
their soldiers in my next. e. +.
Pretty line of hall stands-very cheap.
S. 4 T.. WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-02-08
QUESTION POLICY.

SPEAKING Of the nomination of
Wheeler H. Peckham, of New York,
to be Associate Justice Of the United
States Court, the Henderson GOLD
LEAF says:
The question naturally arises, Is there
no man in all this broad country, outside
OF New York, fit to fill this position?
Mr. Cleveland appears not to have
discovered him if there is.
Another question as naturally arises !:
Can not the President select man
from any State he wishes without such
unnecessary bubbles as the above
|, is a weak cause that must resort to
such materials for CrtlClsm.-Mt.
Airy Ne7os.
The right Of the President to select
a man from any State he wishes is not
questioned, but the propr:ety and good
judgment Of his selection Of Horn
blower and Peckham, both from New
York, is not admitted and in the
light of subsequent events, 1t IS TO be
regretted that he took up either one of
them. The "Cause" that the GOLD
LEAF had for making any refer ence to
the matter at all was the welfare of the
Democratic party and, as it necessarily
follows. the good of the country at
large, and whether that be " weak or
not it is positively certain that it can
not be strengthened by the selection
of men like Hornblower and Pcckham
for next to the highest judicial office OF
this or any other country.
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WHERE THE BLAME LIES.

We have frequently alluded to the
gall displayed by the Republicans
when they lay the blame for the deficit
in the national treasury at the doors
of the Democratic party. The
Populists, too, have joined in the cry
and have industriously sought to
delude the voters with the idea that
the Democrats are responsible for all
financial ills that have befallen US.
The London Spectator, one of the
ablest of English journals, in lengthy
review of the situation, and after a
thorough investigation of all the facts
bearing upon it, very properly holds
the Republicans responsible for the
condition of the treasury.
Five years ago, says the Spectator,
American finance was the envy of the
world. Taxation was not oppressive,
the debt was being paid off at rate
beyond the dreams Of economy, and
every year there rolled into the treasury
a surplus that made European chan
cellors of the exchequer sigh with
envy. Then came the administration
of General Harrison, and after four
years Of judicious indiscretion in the
matter of finance, the whole condition
of things was changed, and the treas
ury was left completely empty. And
yet there had been no war to waste
the resources Of the nation, no plague,
no famine, no terrible or exceptional
financial crisis, none OF the things
which impair country's vitality and
make her poor. The money, as the
Parish clerk set forth in his report tc
the vestry, had simply been NODDED
away" and "moodled away" con.
sciously and deliberately.
There is no blame to be attached tc
the Democratic party for the condition
that confronts US, but that party will
be blamed and Justly blamed if it doe:
not promptly apply the necessary
remedy. 1t must be confessed tina,
the Democrats in Congress are no,
making gratifying progress applying
the remedy as the people demand and
! expect.-Danville Register.
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Specimen Cases.

S. II. Clifford, New Cassel, Wis, was
troubled with neuralgia and rheumatisra;
his stomach was diSordered, his liver was
affected to an alarming degree. appetite fell
away. and he was terribly reduced in flesh
and strength. Three bottles of Electric
Bitters cured him.
Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, H., had
running sore on his leg of eight years
standing. Used three bottles of Electric
Bitters and seven boxes of Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve, and his leg is sound and we'll.
John Speaker, Catawba, O., had five large
fever sores on his leg, doctors said he was
incurable. One bottle Electric Bitters and
one box of Bucklen'S Arnica Salve cured
him entirely. Sold at Melville Dorsey s
drug store.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-02-08
The Bells, the Bells, the Marriage
Bells.
Communicated
Two souls with but a single thought,
Two hearts that beat as one,

Two souls with but a single thought,
Two hearts that beat as one,
Cupid's unerring shaft has again
struck in our midst, and one of Green's
boro's gallant marksmen has been and
claimed his prize.
At high noon, ON the 9th inst, while
the god of day sat in zenith painting
the universe with tinted beauty, Mr..
Charles Ernest Moore, a gentleman of
high social and business chara cter,
from Greensboro, stood smiling and
happy at Hymen's altar holding the
delicate hand of his beautiful and
blushing bride elect, the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry J.. Hart
maier, of Henderson, awaiting the
solemn words 81 pronounce you man
and wife, SO impressively spoken by
Rev. Julian E. Ingle, rector of the
Church Of the Holy Innocents. A
more unique ceremony was never wit
messed by the writer.
The lovely bride was attired in a
handsome travelling costume Of cleo
trio blue diagonal cloth, trimmed with
cream bengaline and dark blue velvet,
and carried bouquet Of "bride' roses
fresh from the floral gardens of Wash
ington City. She was indeed central
figure, admired for her modest, vet
stately bearing.
The maid OF honor, Miss Laura
Bishop, one of Raleigh's accomplished
beauties, was attired in a dark green
suit, which served the more to impress
her loneliness. In her hand was a
bouquet of fla France" roses, fresh
and fragrant, that seemed to have
stolen delicate tints from the fair
cheeks of her who bore them.
The best man, Rev. Ernest Thacker,
pastor of the Presbyterian church of
Oxford, discharged the duties Of his
office with becoming grace and dignity,
and from the beaming smiles that en-
shrined his face, one would conclude
that fate has in store, a repetition of
the ceremony, when he will be first
man indeed.
After the congratulations were over
all were invited from the parlor to the
dining room, where A. Dughi, of Raj
eigh, had served the board Of our most
excellent host and hostess with one OF
his characteristic lunches. Here your
correspondent became happy indeed.
Such ices, cakes and punch would have
made those old nectar slipping gods en-
vious. After a brief social entertain
ment we escorted the happy pair to
the D. & n. train where they boarded
for Greensboro, their future home.
Hasty good bys were said, the bell
rang, the train moved off under a
shower of old shoes and we were left
to mourn the loss of our lovely friend
and neighbor. S.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-02-08
Interesting Reading to Growers
of Fine Tobacco.

BATTLEBoRo, n. G., Jan. -, 1894.
Mr.. IS: RoYsTER, Tarboro, n. c.,
Dear Sir:-My crop of tobacco has been
the talk Of the neighborhood. My net
yield when / used your Orinoco Guano
was $500 per acre.
sold one lot of 200 pounds at $50.
per hundred.
l used l 900 pounds Oorinoco per acre
700 pounds when planted and Sec
ond application OF 800 pounds.
Very truly,
ian25-3o j. o. BRYAN.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-02-08

Just temporary relief. and then . worse
condition afterward-but help that lasts.
Pleasant help. too. These sugar.
coated little pellets are the smallest, tho
easiest-to take. and the easiest In the
way they act. No gripping, no violence,
no disturbance to the system, Diet or
occupation.
They come in sealed walls. which keeps
them always fresh and reliable; . con-
venient and perfect vest-pocket remedy.
They're the cheapest pills you can buy.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-02-08
Will DYE for You

Have you old clothes you wish 10 have
dyed and made to look like new? II so
leave them with j. W. Scott at Outlaws
barber shop. opposite 5. & Z. Watkins's.
ALI work done in the best style by an ex-
perienced hand, and satisfaction guaran-
iced. Warranted not to smut or shrink.
Particular attention to ladies' dresses and
fancy goods. Charges moderate.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-02-08

The Richmond E0rning Star thinks
Hon. Walter Clark, Associate Justice
of the Supreme Court of North Caro-
lima, would be brilliant acquisition
to the Supreme Court of the United
States. SO he would but the Presl
dent seems bent on nominating men
who are distasteful to the New York
Senators.-Danville (Na.) Times.
But you shouldn't have made use Of
that last sentence, Brother Bouldin,
lest you offend the prophecies of the
Mt Airy Nrzos man.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-02-08

EDITOR HERBERT, of the knston
IRE Press, seems to be bent upon
"picking fuss" with US anyhow.
Not being successful in drawing US out
by insinuating that We were hard look
ing, he now calls US red headed. We
repeat, " Let US have peace"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-02-08

We desire live agent and correspondent
Mt every pOstOfiice in Vance and adjoining
counties.
Correspondence on all subjects of local
and general interest and opinions upon
matters Of public concern, are invited.
The editor will not be responsible for
the views or statements of correspondents
and reserves the right at all times to
revise or reject any article he may think
proper.
One side. only, Of the paper must be
written on-and the real name of the
writer accompany the contribution. No
attention will be paid to anonymous let
tiers
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-02-08
NO QUARTER

Nv W az Lao
will do you as much
good rs the one that
buys Doctor Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets. This
is what you get with
them An absolute
and permanent cure
for Constipation, In
digestion, Bilious
Attacks, Sick and
Bilious Headaches,
and all dersngements
of the liver, stomach,
onl h2-A0n NJ
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-02-08
Mr.. w. r. Henry---A Big Crowd
and Fine Service---Dr. T. II.
Law, of Spartanburg, Next
SlD6av

Sunday.
Notwithstanding the threatening con-
dition of the weather a hundred people
assembled at the Y. NJ. c. A. rooms Sun
day afternoon. Mr.. Henry's reading
from Canon Farrars Life of Christ, and
Sir Edwin Arnold's Remorse OF Pilot
from his Light of the World,' was i'm
pressve and highly profitable. 1t was
listened to with intense interest through
out. The duet by Misses Thomas and
Pinkston was a very touching thing.
"Some Mothers Child was it's title, the
first verse of which ran thus:
" AT home or away, in the alley or the
street.
Wherever chance in this wide world to
A girl that is thoughtless or boy that is
wild,
My heart echoes softly. at is Some.Moth-
er's Child" =. --
Miss Katie Dean presided at the piano.
The service was one of rare helptulness,
and all must have gone away the better
for having come.
DR.. Thomas II. Law, OF Spartanburg,
will deliver an address next Sabbath at
3p. m. Miss Coleman will sing and Miss
Lizzie Pinkston will preside at the organ
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-02-08

CERTAIN advertisers are working
pretty sharp scheme. They make
contracts for their advertisements to
appear every other week. They are
either forced to do this by dull bust
ness or hope to get advertising for
half price. Some newspapers allow
the ads to stay in every issue, thus
giving the advertiser every other
insertion free. In this shop they are
taken out, and no dead advertising
ever appears. The newspapers of the
State and country must stop such
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Farmer.
What our contemporary says is
true. In this Office the rule is to
accept no advertisement to appear
every other week. The reason is
plain. 1t is too much trouble to look
after them properly and we have no
disposition 10 run an advertisement
full time at halt pay. They must go
straight, and at fair rates, or not at
all, is the point we make.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-02-08

CONTRARY TO the expectation of a
great many people Edward J. Fuller,
on trial at Fayetteville tor the murder
of B. c. Parker, was convicted Of
murder in the first degree and sem
fenced to be hanged March 10th. The
case was an interesting one and emf
nent counsel were employed on both
sides. Owing to the prominent fam
lily connections of Fuller and the Cir
cumstances of the killing together with
the able manner in which he was de-
Tended it was doubted that 4 verdict
other than manslaughter or murder in
the second degree would be found
against him. Motion of counsel to
set aside the verdic: being denied and
a new trial refused, the case has been
appealed to the Supreme Court. Hon.
Henry R. Bryan was the Judge pre-
siding.
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FEELING AGAINST VANCE.

l.
correspondence thus pictures the peo-
pie of Raleigh and their feeling toward
Senatar Vance over the failure of COL
lector Simmons confirmation, for
which the Senator is held responsible ::
There is much criticism on Senator
Nance's attitude in the Simmons mat
ter. Whether he has made any charges
written or verbal, and it is believed he
has, it is clear that the confirmation
would have taken place before now if
he had not opposed it. Not only did
he vote in committee against Sim
mons, but he left for Florida paired
against MIN in the Senate. The Re-
publican charges are partisan and frlv-
olous and would not stand a minute
in Democratic Senate. But for the
great influence in the finance commit
tee of Senator Vance, Mr.. Simmons
would have been confirmed long ago.
in the week in the North Carolina
editorial office. 1t is the day the most
of the weekly exchanges come in, and
thus the day that the whole State
comes under the eye These weeklies
are to be read not only with pleasure
but with great profit. AS whole
they are of very high type, and nc
class is closer to the masses OF the
people than are the editors of the
weekly papers, The careful reader
of them gets a good idea of the drift
of public opinion. The Observer &C
knowledges its obligation to them for
a great deal Of the matter that goes
to make its columns readable, and for
very much of the information that ii
carries in its head and that is drawn
on, as needed, from time to time. -
Charlotte Obser yer.
The patriarch of the National
Editorial Association has passed away
in the recent death of Hon. A. B.
Norton, OF Dallas, Texas, who was q
most remarkable man. At the annual
meetings of the N. f. A. his was g
familiar figure and his striking
personality always attracted much
attention. 1t was this writer's privilege
to have become we'll acquainted with
him and consequently greatly attracted
to him. We much enjoyed his
companionship, and sincerely regret
to hear Of his death. He was an
ardent admirer Of Henry Clay, and
when that distinguished Wing wa:
nominated for the Presidency in 1884,
Gen. Norton made a VOW that he
would neither shave his beard nor GU
his hair until Clay was elected Presi
dent, and he remained true to his vow
the rest of his life Yes, for fifty year:
he would not have his hair cut O,
beard trimmed, and consequently in
old age his long white hair and flowing
beard gave him the appearance of the
ideal patriarch. He must have been
over eighty years old, and yet when
we first met him, in 1891, he was on his
bridal trip, and seemed as spry and
active as man in middle life
Plttsboro Rec0,R.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-02-08

Big cities are full Of Cranks who are
just waiting for their ,urn.-Pirarnnr.
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The RaleighNrzos Obsey0er Chr0n
ifIe says large force OF hands begun
excavating and grading at the North
Carolina Car shops in that city
Monday preparatory for the foundation
of the new building Tor the RohdeIi
Car Wheel Works to be established
soon in connection with the car shops
This is an enterprise which the whole
State will unite in rejoicing To- see
successfully inaugurated at the Capital
City. May other industries If Ike
nature, to work up our abundant raw
materials and afford employment to
skilled workmen continue To- g up
throughout the State.
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The Fayetteville Obsrrper declares
that no man can be elected 10 the
Legislature from any county in that
section unless he pledges himself to
vote against Senator Ransom in the
Democratic caucus. This is terrible.
A writer from Greensboro to the Char
lotte Obseyut, says the same thing
about Guilford county, it being
charged that Senator Ransom has in
CURED the mortal displeasure of GER
tain % High Pointers who didn't get
their man in the post office. This,
however, is denied by correspondent
at High Point, who says it is only the
"sore heads" who are kicking and
that Senator Ransom's action in the
post Office matter there will strengthen
him. So you see it depends upon the
standpoint from which you look at a
thing as to how you view it.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-02-08

SAYS the Baltimore Sun, with much
truth: "The Democratic party Will
either pass the Wilson bill or it will
go into the congressional campaign SO
heavily handicapped that it can not
escape defeat
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THURSDAY, FEB. 8, 1894.
E-x<
kXER g1 q jS;}}'g

The Wilson tariff bill has passed
the House. Now look out for a long
and stubborn contest in the Senate
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for Inf 1ts and Children.

THE use Of 'Castoria is so universal and
it's merits 30 well known that it seems \ work
of supererogation to endorse it lex are the
intelligent families who do not keep Castoria
within easy reach"
CARLOS MARrYN, DID,
New York City.
Late Pastor BloomingGale Reformed Church.
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SUNDAY AT THE Y. NC. A.

Pretty line of hall stands-very chea
S, 4 E. WATKINS.