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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-17
A CLEVER SCHEME.
But the Boss Had Been Too Long In Bust
ness to Be Fooled.
passage.

But the Boss Had Been Too Long In Bust
ness to Be Fooled.
One day in Sixth avenue chophouse
a well dressed young man sitting at
table not far from me finished his lunch
and asked for his check, but as it was
brought to him he suddenly rose up and
hurried to the cashier desk, which was
near the door, and said:
"Sir, have dropped $50 out of my
pocket in this place Let no one 20 out
until make search -
Where's your check?" he was asked.
Here it is. had two twenties and
a $40 bill -
will you pay this check of $1.5O?'
II can't till 1 find my roll. -
"Thomas, call in an officer!''
But what for?'' asked the victim.
ITO arrest you If you don't pay
That's an old game--too ancient to
work here"
But l have dropped $5Op
Cuff Will you pay?"
III pay if can find my money l
know had it when came in here"
Call the copper. Tomr'
W. A4A'hteSo i0GCt I'LL OlllCGI DuSGleQ
In to see what was wanted. The cashier
was telling him that he had deadbeat
to be cared for when woman rose ND
to leave, and the young mans $50 was
found on the floor, where it had been
covered by her skirts.
Didn't / tell you sop he exclaimed
as he returned to the cashier to pay the
check. mice sort Of man, you are! III
sue you for damages before I'm through
with this!'
The cashier looked tired, but made
no reply. When tho Indignant young
man had departed, 1 said
"Then he wasn't beat, after all?"
"Thc slickest kind" he replied.
but he lost bis money, and it was
found"
Don't you believe it! The woman
was his pal and gave it up only when
she saw that he would be arrested.
Your Uncle Hiram has been right here
for 20 years and knows the ropes r'-
New York Cor. Detroit Free Press.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-17

THE opening chapters of y. new serial
story by Horatio AlRer. Or, are given
in the April numbeE VI Frank Leslie,s
Pleasant Hours t9E Boys and Girls. 1.
is cslled "GerEsd's Mission" and was
written ESPECIALLY for this bright mag
azine' girls serial, entitled IAN
AMERICAN Princess" by Evelyn Ray
"o1M also begins in the April number,
Which contains severai other attractive
features.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-17

THE Lee Of Virginia" series of Illus
tssted articles is continued in the e pril
number OF Frank Leslie's Popular
Monthly. The psessn. chapter, the third
of the series. is devoted TO the early l.te
OF Robert e. Lee-his boyhood, his West
Point training, his marriage with Mary
Randolph Custis, residence ut Arlington.
and over thirty years service in the
United States Army, including the bril- :
liant campaign in Mexico. where he won
rapid promotion aud the cordial admi-
ration OF his great CO nmsnder. General
Winfield Scott. The illustrations and
portraits accompanying Lice of Vir.
ginia" ara especially interesting this
month.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-17

The Kentucky situation grows in in
terest with the prolongation of the
Senatorial contest. Governor Bradley
has called out the State troops to pre-
vent bloodshed. SO he says. and is
rouudly abused by the Blackburn men
for 30 doing. So far there has been no
breach OF the peace, but when Ken
tuokians sre keps on euch q strain as
the Legislators OF thss State have been
for the past two wesks, il Is difficult 20
foretell what will happen.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-17

TIE people at Rollins station pay
three dollars and eighty cents per ton
for Pocahontas coal while the psople Of
Roanoke pay four dollars and fifty cents
for 1000 pounds OF Pocahontas coal.
Where is Roanoke's boosted enterprise
and Independence?
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-17

The people Of Lynchburg pay twelve
dollars year for the use Of tele phones.
The people Of Roanoke pay forty dollars
year for the use OF telephones to the
same company and for less valuable
service. Roanoke used 10 be known fal
and wide as the Magic CITY OF enterprise
and push. Does this sound like Il?
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-17

THE TIMES has recently received
many requests to publish the live stock
quarantine law enacted at the late ses-
sion of the legislature. We cheerfully
comply with the request and to-day
publish in full the acc referred to.
The governor of Virgins had this &C.
published in the Richmond papers three
weeks ago and paid the regular adver-
Using rates for the Same. The act is
one especially concerning Southwest
Virginia, district In which THE RoA.
NoKE TIMES has q much larger ei,cula.
tion than all the o.hsr daily papers OF
the State com bined. When il is un-
derstood, however, that THE TIMES Is
with the governor, non persona gratis,
and glad OF it, the people of Southwest
Virginis will understand why the live
stock quarantine law was published in
Richmond and MOI In Roanoke. TIE
TINES has no friend In the governor but
the people OF Southwest Virgins have
friend in THE..TIMRs, and they will to.
day for the erss time read the ouaran-
tins law that 30 much concerns them.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-17
Amateur Photography.
Amateur--Got any developers?

Amateur--Got any developers?
Dealer-Yes, two new ones. The sci
phate CT Observation-Disclosures
and the muriate of paraoxyphenilamid-
oacetate.
Amateur-That's all right, but I
want something for instantaneous work
New York Sun.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-17

WHAT is she matter? Only about two
hundred Democrats took hand in elect
ing the Democratic city executive COM
mittee,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-17

TRY Farmers' Supply Company's
Dixie" and Tip Top" patent -four.
Market Square.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-17

ROANOKE is $50 miles nearer tho 20
cahontas coal mines than Richmo nd, yet
the people of Richmond pay three dol
lars and sevensy.fve cents for 2,24O
pounds OF Pocahontas coal, and tho peo-
pla Of Roanoke pay four dollars and
fifty cents for 1000 pounds of Pocahon-
tas coal Would an intelligent, enter
prising and selt-respec.ing community
continue to suomis to this wrong and
injustice? What has become OF Ron-
noke's manhood and public spirit? Have
we lapsed into that innocuous dasue-
sude, which means commercial DEATH
Let US wake up and shake off the barna.
Giles and leeches that are weighing US
down and sapping our life blood.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-17
Not Either as Yet.

Ell want some sort of present
for young lady"
Sweetheart or sister,"
"Er-why-sho hasn't said which
she will be yet. "-Cincinnati Enouirer
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-23
kittreIl Letter.

kittrell, N. c., April %, 1896,
EDITOR GOLD LEAF:-Miss Annie Davis
Crudup, accompanied by her cousin,
Miss Ellen Crudup, left Thursday for her
home in Louisburg.
Mr.. Clifton Cheatham, one of the lead
ing tobacco buyers OF Lou: sburg, was in
kittrell ON Friday.
Mr.. James Hedgepeth, who has been an
invalid for long time, owing to astroke
of paralysis received some months ago,
died last Saturday afternoon at $50.
He was buried Sunday afternoon at
Union Chapel, Rev. c. L. Whitaker con-
Quoting the funeral services.
Mrs. Joe Person and her daughter,
Miss Josie. arrived in kittrell Monday
We regret exceedingly to hear tina Mr..
jerome Fuller, son OF our former towns
man, Capt. J. H. Fuller, is quite i'll with
typhoid fever. He has a position in the
Southern R. r. shops in Manchester, but
he is now in Raleigh with his parents.
We sincerely hope that he will speedily
recover.
Mr.. C. W. Raney, who is quitea hustler
at this season of the year, is selling large
quantities OF guano. People from far and
near come here to be supplied by this
very popular gentleman.
Cotton seed seem to be very scarce.
They can hardly be had for love or
money. Many who come here for them
have to return empty handed.
The delightful rain we had last night
was indeed very grateful after such a
long, unusually hot spell. 1t came in
the nick of time for Mr.. Oscar Blacknalls
berries. p.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-23

Transient advertisements to be published
nne month and under. must be PAID LOT IN
,Ivance. All advertising for shorter time
fT.n three months is considered transient
BUSINESS Accounts rendered quarterly
FOR all advertisements published for
longer period OF time.
Local advertisements, to appear among
,eading matter will be charged 10 cents per
line for first insertion, and cents per line
for each insertion thereafter.
Legal advertisements, such as admins
traitors and executors notices, commission
,rs' and trustees sales, summons 10 non
residents, &C., will be charged for at rates
fixed by law, except when they exceed a
certain limit of space, in which case we re,
serve the right to fix our own price. All
such business must be PAID FOR IN AID,
VANCE. The compensation IS small ana
we cannot afford to take risks or wait the
pleasure of persons TO pay. r. o,.,o.
Obituary notices, resolutions OF respect,
etc will be charged for at the rate OF one
cent "A word and the cash must accom- pany
Inc manuscript. In cases where TRENDS anu
oatrons of the paper are concerned no charge
will be made for the first ten ilnes-aboul 20
ygords-or articles not exceeding mat III
length.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-23
Rev. w. v. SaVaQe.

Rev. W. Y. Savage, of Tarboro, is in
the city visiting relatives and many OF
his former friends. The name is familiar
with many people because when he was a
teacher in the Centennial graded school
ten years ago, Mr. Savage was popular
not only with the citizens, but with all
the boys and girls who were under him.
His old scholars who have grown into
manhood greeted him gladly to-day
wherever he went. To-day he is one Of
the most popular pastors in Eastern
Carolina and his people rightly esteem
him and love him. He has made quite
a reputation as pulpit orator. Mrs.
Savage, who was Miss Matte Williams,
is pleasantly remembered she having q
host of friends.
The above is taken from the Raleigh
Press Visitor of last week. Mr.. Saw
age and his wife are pleasantly re-
memhered in Henderson where they
lived at one while, Mr.. Savage being
principal of the male school here.
Their friends will be pleased to hear
of their we'll doing in their present
home and to know that they are SO de-
lightfully situated.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-23
Missionary Ship.

Those who recall the delightful en-
tertainment, building of the Missionary
Ship, a few years ago, will be pleased
to learn that similarteat is in store
for them. Tomorrow friday evening
the "Bright Jewels" of the Methodist
Episcopal church will build Mission
airy Ship at Burwell Hall, the funds to
go toward establishing ward in the
hospital at Soochow, China, to be
known as the Mary Black Ward, in
honor Of ''Aunt Mary" (the late Mrs.
DR.. W. S. Black SO we'll known and
greatly beloved by the Methodist chill
dren of the State. They will be assisted
by choir composed of the best sing
ers from the different churches of town,
and the music will be special and en-
joyable feature. Admission Is and 25
cents. Reserved seats, 35 cents, on
sale at Thomas drug store.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-23
STORE.
4 GOmpdr6 Our Cash SI6dQ6 =
" Hammer Prices With S0n6 I ~
! Of the King Credit Prices !

On Shoes the world can't beat Ladies fine Dongola worth
$3.50, price s1oo Ladies' grade s1.25, Sis
goods, latest style ladies' button Shoes wholesale
wholesale, RETAIL Ladies
less than regular Gents, Hand
Shoes worth regular Another
uar $500, s2oo big lot of Gents Fine Shoes worth regular
SITS and 81 100, price 81
big line Of Gents fine Straw Hats bought sample lots worth wholesale
from retail regular houses
choice and retail nice lot of Ladies' Trimmed Hats made
latest New York. sell less than they sold
regular prices Ladies' Sailors trimmed in latest STYLE not trimmed
all the latest Gents broad brm Malaga Hats Malaga
Hats Our Straw Hats both for ladies and purchased
the bottom had fallen
Gents fine Coored Shirts bought in jobs will sell and 60 worth
S1oo Umbrellas both ladies' and less than
houses sell Nice lot Framed Pictures
18x24 inches worth Stationery half
Envelopes and pack Ink bottles Writing
Paper Box backing Needles
All other notions proportion in prices.
line of latest Laces and Hamburg Edgg
Ladies
making will Dry Goods such generally carried stocked
dry goods Prices lot of Ladies'
bought dumm will be sold than wholesale
The above stock SPOT CASH
principally job and When
Do evening"
dinner" prefer
best friends their the Dream Book
King Credit and do need
purchasing
will be convinced
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-23

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Gilmer enter
tanned number of their married friends
at their hospitable home on Turner
avenue Friday evening. That the oc-
casion proved most charming one to
those whose good fortune it was to be
present, need not be added. Mrs. Gill
mer was assisted in receiving by Miss
Cotton and Miss Sue Robards, whose
cordiality of spirit and gracefulness of
manner were only exceeded by their
charms of person and loneliness of
character.
Unique entertainment was provided
in the way Of floral card party. A
piece Of paper On which was written
the name of flower which correspond
ed with that of each lady present was
passed around to the gentlemen. Each
one having made selection the name
of the lady he had ''drawn' as a part
ner was announced. Then there was a
changingof seats when printed cards
with blank spaces left to be filled out,
were given to each couple. The idea
was to insert the name of a certain
flower ia the vacant space so as to
complete the lines and thus write the
story in detail according to the plot as
given by the "key'' thereto. This
having been done another page, partly
in blank, every other line of which was
to rhyme, had to be filled up. This
not only put to the test the floral
and botanical knowledge of the la
dies, (for they really did most of the
''guessing''), but taxed their poetical
skill and ability as well. When all had
finished the cards were read out to the
great amusement of every one. Of
course each one was "best" and as
there was "woman at the bottom of
each contest no BOBBY prize was
awarded.
Supper was announced later the COL
lation being admirable in all its APP
pointments. Tea and chocolate, cream,
sherbet, etc., were served by Misses
Cotton and Robards who again &C
quilted themselves with an ease and
grace that would have been a credit to
those of ripper years and greater expe-
rience.
The guests were favored with num-
Der of recitations by Miss Cotton and
Mr.. Phifer, which added greatly to the
pleasure Of the evening.
1t was nearly IL O'Clock when the
guests babe their host and hostess adieu,
each one feeling that it was good to
have been there.
If you eat what you like, and digest it.,
you will surely be strong and healthy.
But if you don't digest it, you might al
most as we'll not eat, for what good can
your food do you fit doesn't nourish you?
If you find that you can't digest it, there
is simple help for your stomach.
1t is Shaker Digestive Cordial, made by
the Shakers of Mount Lebanon. 1t has
never failed to cure the worst case of indi-
gestion.
Strength and health come from the food
you eat, after it has been digested and has
gone into the blood
The best tonic is digested food The best
aid to digestion, Shaker Digestive Cordial.
When you have acid eructations, nausea,
headache, wind, dizziness, offensive breath :,
or any other symptoms of dyspepsia, Shaker
Digestive Cordial will cure you.
At druggists. Trial bottle 10 cents.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-23
Health Notice.

All persons living within the corporate
limits of town are hereby notified to clean
up their premises and put them in good
sanitary Conditional the same has not al
ready been done. A plentiful use Of lime,
cOpperas and other deOdorizers and disn-
fectants is also advised. his matter
should be attended to at once. before hot
weather, as a safeguard to public health.
An officer will visit and inspect all prem
ises to see that this order is enforced.
W. j. JUDD. NJ. D.,
Health Officer of Town Of Henderson
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-23

During the winter of 1898, F. NJ. Martin
of Long Reach, West, Va, contracted 7 Sc
we're cold which left him with cough. In
speaking of how he cured it he says II
used several kinds of cough syrup but found
no relief until bought bottle of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy, which relieved
me almost Instantly, and in Il short time
brought about complete cure" When
troubled with a cough or cold use this rem
edy and you will not find it necessary to try
several kinds before you get relief. It has
been in the market for over twenty years
and constantly grown in favor and popular
ity. For sale at 25 and so cents per bottle
by NJ. Dorsey, druggist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-23

Writing ofMrs. Hannibal A. Williams,
OF New York, who will appear at Burwell
Hall, under special engagement, next
Thursday evening, Rev. Richard Mere
dith, of Boston Mass, says: 81 have
very great pleasure in bearing testimony
to the skill and general efficiency dis
played by Mrs. Hannibal A. Williams, in
her rendition of a Midsummer Nights
Dream to which it was my privilege to
listen. In common with large and at
tentive audience, l observed many points
OF special interest-too numerous for
particular mention. l cordially commend
her as careful, painstaking, and elo-
quent expounder OF the great poet and
dramatist.'
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-23
A Prophecy Partly Fulfilled.

1t has not been a great many years
since we wrote this item: "Henderson
will have waterworks, paved streets,
a cotton factory and street car lines.
When? In the sweet bye and Bye
This prophecy has partially been full
filled already. The paved streets
haven't come nor has the electric car
line materialized but few towns have
better streets that are not paved, and
we are getting along very well without
the street cars Aud in their absence
we have the telephone exchange and a
number of new industrial enterprises,
all of which help to put Henderson
that much further along the line of a
busy, Aourishing young city And all
other things will be added into it in
course of time as the necessities may
arise and the demands OF the people re-
quire.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-23
Dress Making and Plain Sewing.

Call and see us and save your money.
Opening first OF April, at Geo. A. Harris
old residence. We promise to do all we
can to please our customers.
Very Truly,
FANNIE B. SMITH & CO.,
Henderson, NJ
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-23
Bargains.

Parties desiring to purchase real es-
tate would do we'll to call on me. Some
desirable Henderson dwellings at special
figures. j. X: Young,
Insurance and Real Estate
Henderson, NC
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-23

H. Thomson has something new in
Belts and Headwear.
If the past year was prosperous
one with our farmers the present can
be made more so. Corn, grass and
stock will do it. Plant tobacco and
cotton, Of course, but see we'll to the
other crops-the basis OF agricultural
success and prosperity.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-23
Notice..

Those Wishing to rent or purchase the
Queen Anne cottage on Chavasse Avenue
in Henderson, formerly occupied by my
self and family, will please communicate
with me at Charlotte, n. c.
w. r. HENRY.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-23
DISEASES OF THE SKIN

The intense itching and smarting Incl
dent to eczema, letter, salt-rheum, and other
diseases of the skin is instantly allayed by
applying Chamberlain's Eye and Skin
Ointment. Many very bad cases have been
permanently cured by it. 1t is equally
efficient for itching piles and favorite rem
edy for sore nipples; chapped hands, chill
blains frost bites, and chronic sore eyes.
For sale by druggists at Is cents per box.
Try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders, they
are Just what horse needs when in bad condi-
ton. Tonic, blood purifier and vermifuge.
For Sale by NJ. Dorsey. Druggist
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-23

Arnold's Bromo-Celery. All business
men suffer from headaches. This remedy
cures; 1OctS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-23
The Kings Daughters.

The Whatsoever Circle will meet at the
residence of Mrs. Owen Davis Wednesday,
April 29th, at 1890 A. NJ.
MRS. E. q. DAVIS, Secretary.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-23
Notice..

TIME PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE
L existing between Jas. A. Kelly and W.
T! Surles under the style and firm name Of
The Henderson Music Company, is this
day dissolved by mutual consent.
This April 13ths 1896.
j. A. KELLY,
W. P. SURLES,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-23
RARE TREATIN STORE.

Mrs. Hannibal A. Williams, of New
City, to Appear at Burwell Hall in a
( Recital of Shakespeare's Delightful
Comedy ga Midsummer Nights
Dream.''
1t is with real pleasure that we an-
nounce the appearance at Burwell Hall
next Thursday evening, of the popular
reciter of Shakespeare's plays, Mrs.
Hannibal A. Williams, of New York
City. She comes under special guar
antee by Manager Burwell, and we are
quite sure our people will show their
appreciation Of so talented all artist,
to say nothing of their admiration for
his public spirit, by generous patron
age.
Mrs. Williams has the reputation
Of being one of the most gifted elocu-
tionists and finished Shakespearian
readers before the public to-day. She
is pronounced by clergymen, leading
educators, dramatic critics and the
press and people everywhere she has
appeared, an artist of rare ability
whose wonderfully clever impersona-
atoms of the various characters in
plays, ale of the highest
order and an endless theme for praise.
The selection for Thursday evening
is the great bard's delightful comedy
"a Midsummer Nights Dream.'' In
terest will be added to the recital by
Memberships classic music, written
to illustrate the play, performed by
our own talented young musicians Miss
Daisy Stephens and Mr.. Edwin J.
Stephens on the piano and violin.
Admission so cents; gallery 25 cents.
Reserved seats IS cents. Ga sale at
Thomas drug store
Hardee will treat YOU kindly and his
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-23
Sad News For Her.

Miss Spears, one Of the teachers in
the Colored College, received tele-
gram Saturday conveying the painful
intelligence of the death Of her younger
sister. 1t is needless to say the young
lady was greatly distressed at the sad
tidings. She left at once for her home
in Kansas City, Mo. Miss Spears is
very popular with the principal and
faculty and in her distress had the
sympathy of her friends. A letter re-
ceived since her arrival at home states
that she had no difficulty in reaching
there safely, making close connection
with all trains.
For lime go to D. W. Hardee, the Hus-
tier.
Thomson can show beautiful line of
Organizes and Summer Serges.
Finest COnfectioneries, fruits, nuts,
W. f. MOSS, & Co.
W W. Rowland's old Stand.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-23
Personal.

Mr.. D. w. Boyer, of Nashville,
Tenn, Supreme Supervisor Of the
Order Of the Fraternal Mystic Circle,
is here in the interest Of that Order.
To those who are unfamiliar with the
nature of this organization we will
state that it is popular beneficial
Order for men and women, combining
the benevolent with the social and fra
ternal features. 1t affords a cheap
mode of insurance paying from $500
to 81, 500 in death benefits, and from
$3.50 to 81, 500 for permanent disability.
1t has surplus benefit fund of SILL
600, which is constantly increasing,
and the Order is growing at rapid
rate. Mr.. Boyer will take pleasure in
explaining the merits of the Order and
giving information as to cost, etc., to
any one who is interested. Our peo-
pie will find him a clever and agree
able gentleman, intelligent and we'll
informed, whom to know is to like.
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