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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-05
CHICAGO CHANCE.

CHICAGO Jan. 4.-Yesterday's closing boom was found missing at the opening of the wheat market today The offerings were in excess of the demand, and loss of saAc at the start was followed by further decline of "A @ ssc. rally then set in, which carried prices back to the opening point, around which they hung during the balance of the session. May wheat opened at 575sc, sold between 57A@57sB and 574s@ 57s4c, closing at 57l2@57ssc, Ac lower than yesterday. Cash wheat did not change essentially.
 Corn followed wheat in most of the varia- tions of that market, although the inclination was to'selra May corn opened at 47l2047ssc, sold between 47Ss and 474s 647a4c, closing at 47l2c, lsGAc lower than yesterday. Cash corn was quiet, but steady.
 Oats-The sensation of the day in oats came just before the close, when large elevator concern disposed of a line aggregatiug 6U0,- 900 bushels for May. The crowd was unpre- pared for the heavy offerings and the demand was inadequate ito the occasion. Prices they rested at the end of the session. Cash oats were quoted IA c per bushel lower.
 Provisions--Products were weak and lower during the first hour of the session, but upon Cudahy Packing company of Omaha the crowd pleasantly bid the price up, no difficulty being experienced in forcing an advance of BOG from the inside on account of the narrow the top took place before the close. Lard and ribs kept in line with pork. The close was 12l2c higher than yesterday for May pork, 10c higher tor May lard and 7l2d Toe higher for May ribs.
 Cash quotations were as follows: Flour was dull prices were barely steady. Wheat-No. 9 spring, 57I3 91aci No. red. 53lsc Corn No. 2, 44Ac. Oats-No.ss2, 29S4 "a BOG. Pork. $11 50@ lI.62l2. Lard, per 100 pounds, SC. S5 @6. s7l9. Shcrt rib sides, loose, $5. 500 D. e5. Short clear sides, boxed. $6 o0a6. 12B2. Whisky, $1. .22.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-05
FOR RENT

EOR RRENT-Cheap-Desk room, No. 2 North T goth street; desirable location. Apply No. s North goth street. William Wise. ja4 tfE
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-05

THE LOOSELY CYCLE COMPANY-Win l buy, sell or repair your old wheek' We are headquarters for cycle sundries arL fittings. 18th street, Birmingham, Ala. 12-15-tf
 MONEY TO LOAN-On furniture, ,without re- M, moval, from $10 up. S. R. Searle, 17th street, between 1st and 2daavenues. my2 -3m
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-05
NET RECEIPTS. YoRK, Jan. 1.-The following arc the

COMPARATIVE COTTv11. STATEMENT. NEW YORK, Jan. s.-Tbc following is the comparative cotton statement for the week ending January 1:
 Net receipts at all United States ports during the wcck. ............. 246, ,5o5 Netreceipts at all United States ports du; ing.;he same time last year.. 192 ,Os2 Total to this date ....... :......... 5 ,279. .9s6 Total rece pts to the same date last year ,276, ,ss7 p7rts for tho < eek .:.............. 224,772 6ports hr sana week last year,. 1s5. e69 o;al exp.rss to tbis date. c............3,5 ,593 i59 Spta exports to saln date last yea. 2 S33 ,6G9 ok at all United state ports. I ,234, ,739 bcr at all United States ports for san-e time last tyesr......,.......... 1 PAS ,56a ecS at all lD,ercr towns. .......... 2z0,5J7 lSt all ihrsrioF towns for same
 nSkn- kn-..,.,......,.......... 2s5.io2
 uDns>. ....:. .233 ,030
 ....1 ,sss. .coo
 rA1s ,oco
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-05
MISCELLANEOUS

I OST-On 18th street, between 2d and sth IL avenues, pair gold spectacles. Liberal reward paid for same if left at Age Herald of- fee de2l If
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-05
NEW YORK.

NEW Yonk. Jan. 4.-Flour was dull, but $2. .76@s 20; Minnesota clear. s5. sosS.7o;; flour ow au pS seaSS common to fair extra. S2. 1003.00; good to choice extra. S3. 1o@3.5o. Wheat was steady, store and elevator, Gle; afoat, 6 1lac; options were moderately active and lower, with some free selling by local traders ,,.. on expected covering and better late cables, and closing steady Ut A Qaso decline; No. 3 red: January. dull but steadier; No. ?, 51s4a 52c in elevator; 54eadoati options were quiet and ss a l2 c higher on . local tradei January, 51asc; May, 5ac. prices-No. 2. s5c; mixed western, 34@s6c. ence as saS e Was @ 1UGS sS e@anG fe2a and about steady; domestic fleece. 15a2Oc; Shi s6 extra mess Tas ueo soo Beef hama were dull at S17 CO., Tlerced beef was quiet; city extra India mess, $16 .ooa17.00 Cut S6. 6.o0@6 12ls shoulders, S4. 75a4. s7I2; hams, $s.00Gs. 50; middies. nominal Lard was quiet, steam, M ss ss sals January, s7 Is; May. $7' 8 s5, nominal; refined was dull; continent, $7.65; South America, ss. %; compound. $5. 3oa5.75. Pork was quiet, but steady; old mess, $12750 1923. Butter was in moderate receipts: state dairy, 10@lsc; creamery dairy. 16024c; west Elgins, 26c. Cotton. seed oil was quiet, but steady; crude, 24c; yellow, 29c. Petroleum was nomlnal; Washington, in barrels, x6 .OO; Washington, in bulk ,S3. 50: refined New York, $5: 60; Philadelphia, S5.55; Philadelphia, in bulk, $3. ood 3.05. Resin was quiet, but steady; pentine was dull, but steady, at 27s4 a2sc. Rice was fairly active and steady; domestic. ses-Foreign was nominal; New Orleans open kettle good to choice. 2s93sc. quiet, but steady. Peanuts were steady; fancy hand to 70 points up; January delivery, sl3.7o0 13.75; March delivery S13.400I3.5 55; May @13 20; September delivery, S13. 30a13.45. Spot Rio was quiet, but steady; No. 2, 15s4c. sugaraRaw was dull. but steady; fair refining. a3Ac; standard A, } 15-16a4c; cntloaf, 4ss0 47sc; crushed, Ass6 47sc; granulated. 1t-16@ 4lsc. Freights to Liverpool were quiet, but steady; cotton, 1sd; grain ,.2Bd.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-12-12
Who Should Advertise.

Every one who has anything to sell,
whether it is product of the head, brain
or machine, aud in cases where those
who wish to buy, or secure, or eN-
change anything that they cannot OBJ
tain conveniently, should advertise.
Advertising should be treated pre-
cisely as any other investment, and in
nine cases out of ten it pays a better
profit than anything for which money
is spent.
The best evidence that advertising
pays is the fact that millions of dollars
are invested in it by all sorts and kinds
o: trade and by the most successful
business men in the land. OF course
it pays.
Ne sensible man can believe that
successful business houses advertise
and become extensive advertisers for
the fun of the thing. With them it is
business just as much as buying stock
or selling products.
There are certain principles of trade
that men ought not to ignore, and
among them the principal one is reg
ular, legitimate and persistent adver-
tising.-Wcstern SdtiOner.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-12-12
A Distinguished Visitor.

We were pleased to have a call Mon
day afternoon from Mr.. John w. Jones,
of Blackfoot, Idaho, who is we'll and
favorahly known to many of our read
ers in this section. Mr.. Jones is a ma
tive of Mecklenburg county, Va, but
has been living in the West several
years. He holds an important govern
ment position, being receiver of the
United States Land office, and is editor
of the ieadidg Democratic paper in his
State. Mr.. Jones was here on visit
to Mrs. J. w. Gregory his sister-in-
law. lie was accompanied by his
daughter Miss Blanche Jones, an ac-
complished young lady who visited
here about three years ago when she
made many friends and admirers. They
left Tuesday to visit relative in Meek
lenburu
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-12-12
Tragic Death.

The community has heen greatly
shocked at the tragic death of Mr.. w. NJ.
Hicks, we'll known and esteemed citi-
zen. Last night at his boarding house
III this place he took something
what Is not known positively-and in
ten minutes he was a corpse. This
occurred short while before ten
O'Clock. MIR. Hicks had been drink
ing for several days but was getting
over the effects of his spree, and dur
ing the day was to all appearances in
his right frame Of mind aud usual good
spirits. He had tried to procure NOR
phlne but this was supposed to be
wanted to quiet his nerves from the
effects to his recent experiences. He
had taken dose or two Of bromide the
day before, and it i. thought by some
this was the drug which proved the
fatal potion. He was seen to take
something in glass of water a short
while before he died.
Mr.. Hicks was at work Yesterday.
assisting in Parker's drug store, and it
was there he procured whatever it was
that killed him. Whether he got
hold of some kind of poison by mistake
Is not known. There are various theo-
rles and as many rumors about the mat
ter to repeat which is not necessary. In
any light the affair may be considered
1t was an awful tragedy, sad and fearful
III its consequences.
Wills Hicks was kind hearted and
clever man and the ending of his life
III such manner has cast gloom over
the entire community. He was a worse
enemy to himself than any one else;
his greatest weakness being a tendency
to drink to excess at times. This hab-
it was not often indul ed in, however,
the occurrences being periodical, some
tines several months intervening. And
| after he had passed through such an
ordeal no one was more truly regretful
than he.
But with all his faults and human
frailties he had his better side of life
and was noble hearted man, good
father and sympathetic neighbor. He
lacked not for friends and there seemed
to be much to make life dear to him.
Poor fellow, let us think that he was
the victim Of a terrible mistake, self
inflicted, and in memory dwell only OF
the redeeming traits ofhis life and char.
| acter, and cherish his good deeds.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-12-12
OOrtOn's Ministries Coming.

Lovers of refined Minstrelsy will be
delighted at the coming of the popular
tavorites Gorton's Minstrels. This
superb aggregation ofburnt cork artists,
merry makers and laugh provokers
will appear at Burwell Hall next Tues
day evening, December 18th. They
have been here before, and nothing
needs to be said in ther behalf. Travel
ing and living in their own private car.
Gorton's Minstrels are well and favor
ably known from one end of the coua-
try to the other. A critic says this OF
them:
Gorton's Minstrels have some of the
handsomest stage drapery for their
First Part" scene used in mintrelsy.
II consists ofmassive curtains of Creme
Satin, heavily festooned, and just
enough crimson plush to make
the contrast striking; add to this
the entire company in evening
dress, together with the contrast of the
Gold Band instruments against the
the sllken curtains, and you have the
picture.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-12-12

Meeting of the Ladies' Literary Club.
The Ladies' Literary Club of Hen
derson met at the residence of Mrs. W.
D. Horner, last Tuesday evening.
Notwithstanding the cold and snow
a comnrendable zeal and interest was
displayed by a good attendance. The
author selected for discussion was Rob-
ert Louis Stephenson,
Mrs. DIR. Fletcher Harris read an ex-
ceedingly interesting account of his
life, his marriage and home in the
South Sea Islands.
Miss Cotton read charmingly poem
written as tribute to his memory.
Fine criticisms Of his works were read
by Mrs. Gimer and Mrs. Manning,
while Mrs. Pittman gave a brief but
exciting sketch of "David Balfour, -
his best work of fiction.
While all admitted his stories were
entertaining and his style good it was
the general opinion of those present
that there was wanting in his works a
high moral tone. H.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-12-12
Will b Married.

From Major and Mrs. Thos. l.. Emry,
of Weldon, we have received card
announcing the marriage of their niece
Miss Hennie Sallie Capell to Mr.. Will
liam BAIL Green, Wednesday morning,
December 18th. The ceremony will
take place at 1890 O'Clock from Grace
Church, Weldon. The prospective
bride is young lady of lovely chaNac-
ter and pleasing personality, attractive
and accomplished, while the groom is
a successful and popular young bust
ness man of Loulsburg, who is known
to many of our readers. The GOLD
LEAF tenders congratulations and best
wishes in advance of the happy union.
Zeiglcr and Bay State Shoes are best.
Larger sales this Fall than ever. They
give satisfaction. Sold only by WATKINS.
am "home again and will be pleased
to see my friends as of yore.
DC. LOUGHLIN,
We not only show the largest line OF
Dress Goods, Cloaks and Capes, but also
have handsome material for making
Capes; such as Silk Plush Lambs Wool,
Astrachan, Broad Cloths, &c.
S. WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-12-12

The many friends of Mr.: Thomas
ttooch, the popular clothing drummer,
were pleased to see him the past week.
How do you like the appearance of
the first page of the GOLD LEAF this
week: 1t is full Of interesting matter
for holiday buyers.
Daniel |. Marrow gives notice Of
having qualified as executor of the es-
tate Of Miss Mamie l.. Harris, deceased
see advertisement in this paper.
Misses Florence and Lille Winston.
who have been visiting the Misses AS
kew III Henderson, returned to Creed
more on Wednesday of last week.
Secure your tickets for Gorton's
MinStreIs Reserved seats IS cts.
Gencral admission, so cts. Gallery
y els. Seats on sale at Thomas drug
store.
Believe nothing against another but
on good authority; and never repeat
What may hurt another, unless 1t
DC greater hurt for some other to CON-
real it,
The paper that is eagerly looked for
and carefully read by those whose
patronage is desired, should commend
Ase't to the good Judgment of business
men. Need we say the GOLD LEAF
IL sach a paper:
Very musical, refined and funny
briefly Describes the performance given
1y The old tavorites-GortOn's Min
sTe.>. Two and one-half hours OF long
!, enjoyment for you. Burwell Hall,
\ tuesday, Dec 18th.
The trading public will find much in
'eEestlug matter printed on the first
page OF the Colin LEAF. There is
something to interest every patron OF
4f Henderson market the different
business announcements printed 10
NNe biz holiday cut.
Misc Annie Ballentine, a charming
young lady, who has been the guest
VI The Misses Askew, in Henderson, re-
sQfhed 10 her home, near Farlna
springs, Friday last, leaving many sad
"t"fts behind her. Her friends hope
ere ,ong TO have her bright pres ence
s. - our town agaiu,
The GoID LEAF requests its readers
81 - carefully look over and consider the
% St's put before them by its advertisers
81 4-ey show by their actions that they
'"A' Your patronage and are not afralo
( " invite competition. Is not this q
\ y-Ee Syn that they will sell you the
81 'S>l goods Tor the least money!
While il may have little else to boast
II Itself few weekly papers i'll North
I"so.na can claim what the COLL
LEAF does. that it has remained l.
! T under the same management
--"t : the age this paper attains thl:
EeN, having been started by thu
IL PRESENT proprietor Defender 18th
hIceaSsOrtment of Silverware, knive
f"I Forks, Spoons, Casters, Butte
",s"rS sugar Bowls, Syrup stands. &c
exhibition at Old Bank Building
''"h every afternoon and evening.
p,v" styles Fall Clothing-Schlos
'''' BEST productions-just received a
s. WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-12-12
A Significant Departure.

With the departure Of another year when
a review is made of made Of the condition
OF affairs. it is only right tina: some thought
be given to the physical body which ena-
bles every one to battle with life's problem
and figure or themselves the profit or loss
on the trial balance sheet Though the
bank account may be large and each ones
material gain be great. it would not be snr-
prIsing if it suddenly dawns upon many
that good health has been impoverished by
the low condition Of the blood. 1t is in
this state that the tactic acid in the vital
fluid attacks the fbrous tissues, particular
ly the joints. mrking known the local man.
ifestations Of rheumatism Thousands of
people have found in Hoods Sarsaparilla
the great blood purifier. a positive and
permanent cure for rheumatism.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-12-12
"That Tired Feeling"

only requires some simple supportive like
a glass Of milk. II cup OF tea or coffee or a
dose of Sarsaparilla to relieve it; but when
you have real disease lurking in your sys-
tenn, you need DR.. Pierce's Golden Medi-
cal Discovery.
For every disease caused BY . torpid
liver or impure blood, Dyspepsia, Liver
Complaint" the most stubborn skin. scalp
or scrofulus affections-even Consumption,
or lung ScrOfula. in its earliest stages
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is
the only remedy extant Send for free
pamphlet Address Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, Buffalo, n. Y.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-12-12
"Her Face Was Her Fortune.

This has been truly said of many wo-
men. Yet no face can long retain its
beauty unless health is behind it. Woman
is subject to so many distressing com.
plaints that health and beauty are often
prematurely impaired or lost Fortunate
It is that she has at hand so invaluable
friend as Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton Multitudes of women throughout
the land can personally testify that it al
fords the only positive cure for the dire le-
gjop OF female weaknesses" Suffer and
fade away no longer, when this remedy
will bring you sure relief. 1t is the great
restorer OF health and therefore the best
possible rest orer Of beauty; All druggists.
Crest0n, Io,e0.
DIR. r. V. PIERCE: Sr-My wife I'M
proved in health gradually from the time
She commenced taking ''Fav0rite Prescrip-
ton until now. She has been doing Der
own houseWork for TIE nast tcsr m MO ta;,
able TO be on her feet. she suffered so from
uterine debility. l can heartily recon-
mend it for such cases.
H. H. SNYDER
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-12-12
Does This Mean You q?

The Reidsville Reriew says: Next
to sitting Oh rear seat in the church
on cold night and have the door
opened by some fellow with more Gu
riosity than piety, letting in IA draft
while he gets view of the congrega-
ton, we know of nothing more pleas
ant to young lady than making her
way through a crowd of young fellows
standing around the church doors to
see the congregation come out. Stand
back little, boys. you are frequently
n the XaV
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-12-12

Says some writer. whose name we
do not know, Every act that springs
from generous impulse must find APP
preciative hearts somewhere. Every
melodious strain that is waited on
through space must touch into life
some sorrowing soul. Every kindly
words that falls like music on the ear
ofthe weary, disheartened one, is gem
of priceless value
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-12-12

DY VIRTUE OF MORTGAGE Exc
Dcuted to me on the 2l>t dav OF Feb'y,
1895. by George Orenshaw, and At the re-
quest OF all parties concerned. | will sell
to the>highess bidder for cash, on SAT-
URDAY, DECEMBER 2lST, 1895, at IL
o'clock NJ. one eight-horse power engin G
and boiler mounted on wheels, also one
No. Bpne Mill. Sale will take place in
Crow x Marston's lot. Henderson, \. e..
This nth Dec. 1895.
W. W. ROWLAND.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-12-12

...r. aserti>emen Is to h De . P11 fnr tn
one in"". .'.tyrrtising for a shorter time
y1 month, Is e gandsres o a1ans.sns
hue.nr,. ...,..r,5~cInents published for
f"' ',..r pI Of time.
longer '.,..rr l-.Inrnts. to appear among
Ilfa' amer viii be charged ~ cents per
r.. ~ r-- Insertion, and cents per line
.'' ''.. ..-.-. .Yu thereafter.
90, '5 .......-t 4srII.cnts, such as adihlhls-
-.-". AL ..-rrutors. notices. COMMISSION.
ift.". -r..-,.,-,' sales, summons 10 non
~ az e.. viii be charged for at rates
I.~.+'.. -... ..xr-pt when they exceed
hI". '' ,f .p!cc in which case we re-
e' --.'..,.. T..ut to fix our own price. Al
-, 49, must be PAID FOR IN AID
ia If.. c.,nptnsatiOn is small and
.,-..'r.nr.u, AFFORD to take risks or wait the
- persons to- pay
P.''-." 90. notices, resolutions of respect,
vii. Poe. charged for at the rate OF one
H.. nd and the cash must accompany
E''. ,-....r.I,t. In cases where friends and
,h ...,r rfl.. paper concerned no charge
u r....i.. tor the first ten llneS-about 10
-,r articles not exceeding that In
.r. GA
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CHEAP!<

Big ]. of New Capes just
received to day. This is your
last opportunity to buy a
nice garment cheap. Come
at once +, Watkins.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-12-12

Minstrel performers consider them
selves in the best of luck in obtaining
seasons engagement with. Joseph
Gorton, as they al! travel and live in
his magnificent new private parlor car,
The Crecent y,''-built expressly
fer him at an expense exceeding $50,
600. They will appear at Burweil
Hall. Tuesday, Dec. 18th.
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Card of Thanks.

EDITOR GOLD LEAF:-I have to
ask the favor Of space in your columns
to express my thanks and appreciation
for services rendered on the occasion
of the fire at my residence on Saturday
last.
The prompt and efficient action of
the hose companies, both white and
colored, prevented what otherwise
would have been serious loss, and to
them ! am indebted for the safety of
my family and the preservation Of my
property. / am also grateful for many
courtesies extended by the neighbors.
The new telephone system also con-
tributed to the early extinguishing of
the flames, as the fire was first discov-
cred at Mrs. Hunters, next door, who
Immediately sent in the alarm to the
central office with the result that the
hose companies were OH the spot six
minutes later.
TO all am grateful both for myself
and family. Thanking you in advance
for your kindness in publishing my
card, am, Very truly,
G. G. LAMB.
>&0b>s--
Our sales of Clothing, Shoes and Hats
are the largest we have had for years,
and we are receiving every week the new
1t will pay you to look at our goods and
prices. SAMUEL WATKINS.
-.>A~>>.-
A good opportunity to buy Wedding
and Christmas presents at your own
prices, is offered at the old Bank Building
His Stock in Trade.
The columns of a newspaper are the
publishers stock in trade. But, as an
exchange says, many people have an
idea that they are public property, to
be devoted gratutiously to whoever
chooses to occupy them. The. pub
Usher of newspaper has one thing to
sell aud one thing TO rent; and an ex-
change asks why he should be ex-
expected TO give way either the one or
the other. He can do so if he chooses,
| and he does, as a matter Of fact, fur
nish great deal of space rent free.
But it does not follow that he ought to
be expected to do SO. 1t should be
recognized as contribution, AS would
be the giving away of sugar or coffee
by the groceryman. But, strange to
say, it is not looked upon in that light
at all; yet everybody knows that the
existence of a newspaper depends as
much upon the rent of its space and on
the sale of the paper as a merchants
success depends on selling his goods
instead ofgiying them away.
OF course you will see Gorton S
Minstrel show at Burwell Hall mex,
Tuesday evening. They have been
here and our people know the merits
of the company. There is nothing
coarse or rough in the performance.
EVERYTHING goes with the perfect
smoothness of we'll oiled machinery
and the result is the perfect satisfaction
of tho audience
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-12-12
Beautiful SiIyerware,

Beautiful silverware at unheard of
prices in old Bank of Henderson building,
next to w. W. ROwland's. A rare oppor-
tunity to buy holiday presents and arti-
Giles for table use at very reasonable
prices. The ladies are invited to call aud
examine these goods.