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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-07-04
MAKING HOME ATTRACTIVE.

Boys and girls stray away from
home, get into bad company, go
wrong, disgrace the family, ruin
themselves soul and body. A great
many times this is entirely because
home is not attractive. Children are
noisy, like to litter up the house and
the yard, and make things generally,
look awry. So the average mother is
really glad when her noisy boys find
some other place to play besides at
home.
A mother said not long ago: "You
have no idea what relief it is to me
when the boys are gone. They do
make SO much noise, and even the two
girls, l am glad when they are out oil
the house.
"They litter up everything so and
seem to be unhappy unless they can
be into some mischief" How strange
that this mother did not think that
these children of hers who were SC
noisy and mischievous at home were
more likely to be mischievous and re,
into bad company of every kind when
not at home.
There never has been a time when
has been more necessary than now
to call especial attention to the need
of making the home the best place
the most attractive, the place of all
Others where the children will love
to be.
A father recently said, while speak
ing of this subject: "Well, my boys
might as we'll get few hard knock:
and get into some trouble, early in
life, as to have it come later so
don't keep them off the street or try
to interest them in any other way"
What an unfortunate doctrine this is
The boys must be in bad company
awhile in order to get some hare
knocks and get into some trouble.
Christian fathers and mothers, is il
not we'll worth while for you and mt
to sacrifice, if necessary, our own peace
and comfort rather than sacrifice thu
lives and souls of these jewels God ha
| given US to bring up for HIMSELF DE-
not let US pass this question by lightly
but give it careful, prayerful consid
| Grafton.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-07-04
FARM MANAGEMENT.
Some COgent Objections to Hit-and-
Miss Business Methods.
ISOuthern Farm !

Southern FarmI
In these days of sharp competition,
narrow margins of profit, close calcu-
lation and the application of mathe-
NAUTICAL accuracy to the conduct OF
almost all human occupation, it is as
tonishing that the business of farming
is still carried on in such loose way.
In many cases it is largely guess work.
Every merchant aud manufacturer
knows that to escape bankruptcy he
must clearly observe business princi-
plies, and must at least keep accounts,
simple perhaps, but complete and &C
curate. On the contrary, many far
mers don't even keep cash account,
they know how much money is in the
wallet, but beyond this their financial
affairs are very misty, and the income
and outgo judged only by guessing,
more or less sbrewd. Yet, farming is
a business; indeed, it is the business
of the country, upon the general sue
cess of which all others depend. The
farmer is a manufacturer, and mer-
chant, and much more. OF all per
sons he is the one who should conduct
his affairs on the strictest business
principles. The very fact that far
mers utterly disregard fundamental
business maxims and methods, without
utter ruin, is in itself the strongest
evidence that it is business offering
unusual security and wide margin of
profit when properly managed.
Every farmers boy knows all the
tables Of weights and measures "by
heart" but how little these are used
on the farm. Even the size of the
farm itself is matter Of uncertainty,
dependent upon an old and unverifed
deed or the books of the assessor.
There is no accurate knowledge of the
size of the various fields or their &C
tual product; it is all guess work. The
farmer guesses which cow gives the
most and guesses which is losing
weight and which gaining, and guesses
which gives the most milk in year,
and guesses which milk is the richest,
and so guesses at the merits and profits
of all his stock, with very little actual
knowledge as to any, and making fire.
quent serious mistakes which are never
known. And in the house they guess
the cream is just warm enough to
churn, and guess it won't pay to be-
come patrons of the creamery. 1t is a
wonder that clocks and watches are
ever used in such places, instead Of
depending upon the sun and guessing
at the time of the day in cloudy
weather.
A tape line, or surveyors chain in
foot lengths is an inexpensive article,
and every farm should have one and
use it, that the size of every field may
be accurately measured and recorded
and the exact average of every crop
known, not guessed at. And to apply
the ordinary prudence and system to
ones business affairs, the farm equip
ment should include scales of such ca
pacity and variety as to enable CON-
plete record of everything going into
the barn or storehouse, and of every
thing consumed or sold. In place OF
estimates and rough guesses there
should be correct record of almost
every occurrence on the farm which
involves time or quantity; product,
purchase or sale.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-07-04

Gentlemen, can't lie about the
horse; he is blind in one eye" said
the auctioneer. The horse was soon
knocked down to a citizen who had
been greatly struck by the auctioneer's
honesty, and after paying for the horse,
he said: "You were honest enough
to tell me that this animal was blind
in one eye. Is there any other defect p
eyes, sir, there is. He is also blind
IN the other eye," was the prompt
reply.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-07-04
SDecinlen Cases.

S. H. Clifford, New Cassel, Wis, was
troubled with neuralgia and rheumatism;
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 Buckleu'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
drug store
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-07-04

The Greensboro Record says: The
following is true copy of a testimo-
NAL received from gentleman in
New York regarding the virtues of
blood medicine: "Three weeks ago
l had no liver and no lights I took
two bottles of your medicine and now
l have 20 pound liver and electric
lights"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-07-04
Wisdom in This.
durham SUM-

n corncob pipe is not aristocratic,
but it smokes heap sweeter than one
that amt paid for.-Atlanta Journal.
There is wisdom in this. Buying
high-priced things that they are not
able to pay for rather than purchasing
articles within reach of their pocket
books, keeps many poor fellows
"nose to the grindstone.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-07-04

A Denver preacher has declared
that "ten thousand people are going
to hell on bicycles" which leads a
thoughtless paragrapher to remark !:
THAT is mighty small percentage
of accidents considering the number
Of bicycles on the road"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-07-04

Mr.. J. w. Bailey, who has done the
editorial work on the Bf6HcaIRec0yder
for the last two years during the
sickness of his father, will continue TO
edit the paper and there will be no
change in the management.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-07-04

"Father," said the boy, "what is
insolvent1" "Insolvent," was the re-
ply, "is merely long word used to
describe a short condition. "-H0nse-
hold WoyAs.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-07-04

She'll have an instructive feeling
that | can trust you" He (passion-
ately)-"Ah, my darling, would that
some others felt that way!-New York
Herald.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-07-04
Bucklenss APnica Salve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price Is cents per box.
For sale by N. Dorsey, druggist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-07-04

You dog of a printer!" cried an
enraged poet, "you have not punctua-
ted my poem at ALL" eyes, but you
see, sir, l am not a pointer; I'm a
SETTER" responded the printer
Exchange.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-07-04


The more we live, more brief appear,
Our l:fe's succeeding stages
A day TO childhood seems year,
And years like passing ages.
The gladstone current OF our youth
Ere passion yet disorders.
Steals lingering like river smooth
Along its grassy borders.
But as the carewOrn cheek grows wan,
And sorrows shafts fly thicker,
Yet stars, that measure life to man,
Why seem your courses quicker?
When joys have lost their bloom and breath,
And life itself is vapid.
Why. as we reach the falls of death,
Feel we its tide more rapid?
1t may be strange-yet who would change
Times course to slower speeding,
When, enc by one, our friends have gone
And left our bOsOms bleeding?
Heaven gives our years fading strength
Indemnifying fieetnesS
And those Of youth, a seeming length,
PrOpOrtiOned to their sweetness.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-07-04

"You used to do little trading on
sChange, didn't you Higgs?" ayes. -
"Were you a bull or bear?''
"Neither, Blobbs. l was lamb"
Chicago Tribune.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-07-04

The Soft answer-He Gust pro-
posed You hesitate. Have a rival,
them She-Oh, no. On the contra
ry, you are my fiance's Hogne.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-07-04

He-You reject me because am
poor. Heiress-Say, rather, that you
are poor because I reject you.-Boston
Transcript.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-07-04

His teeth are loose and his nose Is q sight
And his head they've in bandages
bound it;
He went out to look for trouble last night
And he found it.
-B0StOn Co,lrilr
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-07-04

He-I've been watching for a chance
10 kiss you for the last ten minutes.
She-You must be near -sigh,ed.-Lye.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-07-04

Spinal 81: NE: S st fqssd y
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-07-04

Nothing has ever been prodn,','
equal or compare with HumnssNs,)
Witch hazel Oil as a CIR ~ VT
HEALING APPLICATION. 1t has =.
used 40 years and always airords ~:
and always gives satisfaction
NCures PILES or HEMoRRlIo,ns f..
or Internal. Blind or Bleeding I,cb Hne'aa |!
Burning; Cracks or Fissures and F;~ z'S ny
Relief immediate-cure certain '''1'A
1t Cures BURNS, Scalds and Ulcsr,,
Contraction from Burns. Relief oaaa
1t Cures TORN, Cut and jars
Wounds and Bruises. >''asai
1t Cures BoILs, Hot Tumors I,l,... a..
Sores, Itching Eruptions, Sc,,rSy or ~
Head. 1t is Infallible. NJ
1t Cures INFLAMED or CAKFD Rp,,
and Sore Nipples. 1t is invaluable NASa
1t Cures SALT RHEuM. letters Co...
Eruptions, Chapped Hands, Fever BGs ~E
Sore Lips or Nostrils, Corns and h,n;'.A
Sore and Chafed Feet, Stings OF Insert,
Three Sizes, 2sc., soc. and Sion
Sold BY Druggists or sent postpaid on recep,o,r.
HCNPHRRYS' NED. CO., IL Is William =, +, 'N
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-07-04
THE GOLD LEAF.
HENDERSON, n. G..
THURSDAY, JULY q, 1896.
THE RIVER OF LIFE.

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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-06


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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-18
UENTCRED on The FLOOD.

TWO MEN BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN DROWNED
IL VERMONT-OTHER NEWS or THE FREsHETS
Bellows Falls VT Apri l7.-tireat anxiety IS felt
here for the safety OF : y. Alexander. Jr cashier
and paymaster OF the Fall Mountain Paper COM
pany and Foreman Fitzgerald. Of the Paint Works.
who started DOWN the Connecticut IN small cellar
canoe yesterday at 3:2o p m. for a ride of mile
or two About : O'Clock they were seen passing
East Putncy twelve miles below mere since which
time nothing has been heard from them Ih'N
were expected back last nights train. IL j.
feared their canoe VAS capsizcl and that they
were drowned. Alexander Was bctrOth"d u young
Woman and was 20 have been married soon
4 party bOa'men IN search Oi NuunE Al"Ndh.lrr
and his companion arrived In Bratucboro tonight
having In tow the canoe IN which IN" youns men
embarked and which they found IN an eddy two
miles below Brattl"bOro
MiddIctown, Conn, April lI-Th" Russei Com
pany's mills at Higganum are closed owing 10 high
water The Middescx Rubber Company at South
Farms, has shut down, the high water eXtinguish-
ing the fires.
Hartford, Conn, April 1.-THE river this morning
was twenty-six feet above mean low water. Tn"
Little River overfowed on Capitol Park to-day and
the drive ewdyS were Hooded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-18
EAST SIDE BUTCHERS COMBINE.

No relief has for the suffering and incon-
venences caused by the unwarrantably high prices
eXtOrted from consumers OF beef not only in this
city. but also a., over the country. The local He
brew butchers OF whom there about 100 mainly
the Eas; Side. say that they are making less
that 81 "A day. They aver that they have appealed
In vain to the wholesale drcssed-beef dealers and
that unless prices speedily reduced they Will
a.. be compelled close their shops. as many have
already been forced do. through the greed Of the
Chicago Beef Trust.
They declare that they have tried TO combine
among themselves thereby saving rent and gas. but
have been unable to do so and that as soon as one
Of their number gives up In despair someone else
IS at once started in his deserted shop by agents
who believed TO be secret emissaries or the
Trust
The Kosher Butchers Association which is now
fully organized with about 600 members. who have
each contributed $40 TO IA war fund, mas appointed
a war committee" composed of VI. ADramov!tz,
4. Godstein, Samuel Lackman, u: Crosse. Il.
Lcroky, NJ. Hoffman, L. Rose and VI. Goldstcin.
which is to formulate and report a pan for tight
ing the TrTst. The association demands the right,
which Is denied to It, OF employing its own butchers.
instead OF being competed 20 pay extortionate fees
for butchering and having ruinous.y high rates
placed upon particular portions OF beer cattle which
they commonly use.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-18
4 STARTLING DECLINE IN OIL.
FROM So al THE PRICE RISES TO 81 7o THEN
FALLS TO So
plrrspr.RG FOLLOWS OIL CITY IN THE FLUcTUA

PlTrSBURG FOLLOWS OH. CITY IN THE FLCCTUA-
T1oNs-FEw TRANSACTIONS RECORDED
P.t,gburc. April I7-Thls was the most exciting
day oil circles since the present boom In prices
began. and near the close small-szed panic was
created
ON the local exchange certificate oil opened at
81 80 bid and not until s. c. reached was there
q sale O: the May option From s. 50 the market
advanced to s. 20. and then declined to & g. where
it remained pegscd until little before the close.
Thea suddenly a terrible surprise came. II was
teegraphed from Oh city to Plttsburg that oil
there was offered down as low 81 5S, at which
price sales were made Again in few seconds
the quotations from o.. city recorded 2 % as the
price. Just befor. the close the market at oil city
was as low 81 bll. ana inside Of = minute it was
bid DIP again t. s. =. at which price transactions
in certificate oil were made.
The Pitisburs market followed oil city. II the
price in the latter place bid up or offered down
the Pittsburg market followed without "A single
transaction being made. Not for nearly twenty
years have such wide fluctuations in prices occurred
From g. 70 to 50 3 decline Of 70 cents would years
ago probably have broken many banks and ruined
numerous people. The decline OF to-fay, however,
IS not 80 disastrous. In this wide range in price
probably not 5000 barrels Of certificate OF. changed
hands: ami even those who parted with certificates
at to-day's extreme low figures probably bought
them at much lower price.
What caused the biz slump from 80 20 to s. no
body seems to know. y United Press reporter asked
James 5. McKc.vy. Of the best-posted and
most promn,n, oil brokers In this city. TO explain
II. Mr Mckclyy thought that somebody in O!l
CITY got scared and wanted to l.; ~ his holdings.
proOably thinking the Standard would reduce the
purchasus price the agencies tomorrow. and that
everybody 0u the Exchange here got scared AT once
Mr.. McKely, had jelegraphlr advices from oil city
,hl' ;hc Standard people were not buying ccr;ln-
cate OIL around 3 3D. the price they had set for to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-18
THE HIGH PRICES tNUIREANIED
DIR. sALMoN's REPORT oN TIE ADVANCES Is
RATES FOR BEEF.

DR. sALMON's REPORT ON THE ADVANCES u
RATES FOR BEEF.
Washington. April H.-Referring TO the letter
addressed to him by Secretary Morton under date
OF April II. directing an investigation INTO the
causes of the rise in the price Of beef. Dr salmon
the Chief Of the Bureau of Animal Industry has
nrcsented 10 the Secretary a brief statement to
the prices IN the Chicago market Of dressed beef
and shipping steers since january |. l&1. This
statement shows the extremes Of prices for this
class Of cattle to have been, for January, 81 to
g. q; for February 81 10 10 s. 80: for March. 81 %
S. 20 for April Girst halD 81 10 to 81. Comment
ing on these figures. Dr. Salmon says:
These prices show that cattle on foot are ap-
rOaching paying figures for growers ana feeders
But they do not warrant any such sensational rise
In the price Of dressed beef TO butchers by IN"
great slaughtcring establishments, nor an advance
such as has been reported the part Of the retail
dealers In meat to consumers normal rise In
the wholesale price Of dressed beef ana in n"
retail prices should be only in proportion 10 the
rise indicated for beef on foot.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-18
4 Wild FIRE SCARE on THE UESI SIDE
THE FIRE WAS TRIVIAL AND THE ALARM WAS
SOON AI.LAYED.

THE FIRE WAS TRIVIAL AND THE ALARM WAS
SOON ALLAYED
The care!essness Of the janitor In banking the nre
a., rho basement of a fve-story haihouse, NO. 'tS
columbus ave Tuesday night caused another scare
IN that section early yesterday morning. The pres
cnce OF mind and the prompt action OF police
man prevented the spread Of the excitement ana
,ho or, ,yas ,xt,nguished without the aid OF the
aremen and before any damage was done. The
ion,tor who tends the furnace. left the lower door
OF the furnace open Tuesday night and shortly be-
for, morning A live coal rolled from the crate and
ienited n pile OF sawGust which !ay on the hearth
The sa w,lust smoudered slowly and sent up a thin
stream OF smoke. which made rs way through the
onen door OF the furnace-room into the halls 10 the
ton noor About o'clock yesterday morning. when
oscar Kielsch went deliver the bread from Joseph
Jnnoix', bakery, No 6S5 Columbus-ave., he found
me hail flied with smoke ard cried fire at the
ron ~ his voice. The cry was heard by Mrs Hon
meyer who lives on the second moor ana by , 70
st police station who passing Mrs Hoffmeyer
WOKE the other occupants OF the house. who ran
intn rho halls and rushed down the stairs Police
man Reid extlnguished the fire with pail OF water
The tenants assured that there was no danger
ard returned to their apartments
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-18
The NEGRO U1S BARRED OUT

But POSTMASTER GENERAL WILSON CAME OFT
AND SHOOK HANDS WITH HIM.
Richmond, Va, April 7.-Postmaster-Gen VIII
lam L. Wilson. arrived in this city this afternoon
from Washington. He met Ashland by a
committee OF the local alumni OF the University Of
Virginia. and reaching here took luncheon at
the nome OF Wyndham r. Meredith reception in
his honor was afterward held at the executive man
Sion The Governor assisted in receiving by
his stan. delegation OF white postofice en-
ployes attended the reception In a body. AT the
door OF the mansion colorcd letter carrier Joined
them he was stopped by the Governors butter
ana waited In the hall until Mr. Wilson came out
OF the paror and shook hands with him. Tonight
Mr. Wilson responded 10 toast at the banquet OF
the Richmond Chapter of the University Of Vir-
ginia alumni
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-18
BIGGLR W1GES ~ NEU- BIDFOED.

AN ADVANCE THERE FOLLOWS sIMlI.AR ACTON
IN FALL. RIvER-TwO STRIKES.
New-Bedrord Mass. April I7-Notoe- "erc
posted In the local mills to-day OF restoration OF
the former schedule OF wages. following the action
OF the Fall River manufacturers In that regard.
Providence April IA strike began at tn"
Geneva worsted mill In North Providence this
morning.
The plant is operated by Senator-elect Maurice
Ulmann. and he Is said TO have Disseminated
against union men in the matter of hiring and dis
charging help The strike IS to force him 70 r"eoH-
nize the Textile Union II throws 200 hands oui u
employment
Augusta Me, April l7.-The strikers OF the Vas
ealboro wooden mills have concluded not 10 accept
the terms offered by the corporation. They struck
for an advance o. ~ per cent IN wages. ana IN"
m!ll-owners conceded ~ per cent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-18
STEONG ETIDENCE AGAINST DTERANT
TESTIMONY BEFORE THE CoRONEKS JURY ~
SAN FHANc1Sco FUNERAL or oNE
or THE VICTIMS

or THE VICTIMS
san Francisco Aprn l7-At the Coroncr's in
quest to-day. IN the case of Minnie Williams whose
murder Theodore purrlnt H. charged WITH \. f..
Williams. father Of the girl. testified that she had
been keeping company with Durrant for some
time. lie dontincd his daughters purse, found I'm
Durrants ovcrcoat pocket stating that he had
given it to her last Christmas
Miss Miriam Lord. Miss Lila Perry and Miss
Stevens testified 80 finding ;he body OF the mui-
0orc1 gin. Police Sergeant Burke told Of the
search for bloody clothing the morning after the
murder at Durraut's house. and OF the finding Of
Miss Williams purse In the accused mans over
coat pocket Dr Thomas Il. Nogcl. at whose house
The meeting Of t.c Christian Endeavor Society was
held Friday night last. testified that when Durrant
reachci the house he had pcrspiraiion In his face
and hia hair was over MS forehead. He washed
his hands. as he said they were dirty He entered
into The spirit of the festivities ana seemed per
fcctly natural all the evening. statement OF the
witness to tho police was read in which he stated
that Durrant had attempted to decoy Miss Lucille
Turner into the church. MISS Turner kept
nway from Durrdnt thereafter She had told the
witness that Miss Williams had expressed to her a
fear Of Durrant. to whom he had made some i'm
proper proposals.
f. 4. Wolfe testified that he left Dr Vogeis house
on Friday evening with Durrant. Miss Lord was in
their company He saw Miss Lord home and later
saw "A man In the vicinity OF the church who looked
IKE the prisoner There several other Wit
nesscs at to-day's proceedings, but their testimony
was unimportant After hearing them the Coroner
continued the hearing until Friday morning.
The most startling feature introduced into the
tragedy today the finding OF a trail Of bood
By Patro,man Hervcy, on Twenty -fourth-st., near
Bartlett, which ,ei In the direction OF Durrants :
house Herveys discovery may give clue TO the
disposition Of the bloody clothing. II the man and
woman whom Hills saw enter the church Friday
night a few minutes after oc.ock were Durrant
and Miss Williams the murderer would have had
time 20 commit his crime, take his bloody clothing
Durrant's home and dispose OF II. and arrange
his toi, as Il WAS when ne reached Dr. Vogels.
The funeral of Minnie Williams took place from
the First Baptist Church this afternoon Fully 5000
people were present