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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-08-06
THE Populist State convention will
be held in Raleigh to-day.

The New York lNerfn,y floats the
names of Bryan and Sewall at its mast
head. The New York Journal has
championed the Chicago ticket from
the day of its nomination.
PROF. Edwin A. Alderman, of the
University, was elected President Of
that institution TO succeed DR.. VIM
ston, by the Board Of Trustees in Raj
eigh Saturday. The selection is an
emiLenlly fit one. Prof Alderman
has every qualification essential to the
highest success. He is in full touch
with the workings Of the University,
is a practical and experienced educa-
tor, and young man of broad and
progressive ideas. And he is a native
North Carolinian withal. The names
OF several distinguished gentlemen were
before the Board for consideration but
when the time for action came but one
man was put IN nomination-and he
was unanimously elected. That car
ries its own comment.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-08-06

The Portsmouth (Va.) STIR, COM
mentng on the action of Judge Sim
onton in granting the order of injunc
ton restraining the Seaboard Air Line
and Southern Railway from carrying
into effect the further cut in rates or
maintaining those already in force,
per,inently says:
Apart from the merits or dement's
OF the struggle now going on between
the Seaboard Air Line and the South
ern Railway, it must be said that the
temporary injunction 10 stop the rate
war recently granted by Judge Simon
ton puts new phase on the matter. 1t
is true that the Injunction is only tenn
porary and after the hearing it may be
dissolved. Still it has an ugly look. 1t
amounts to Federal interference with
private aftIrs, or governmental con-
troll of the laws of the competition and
supply and demand.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-08-06
VOTE FOR LIBERTY.

The Mercury publishes in another
column an extract from the speech de-
livered by Senator William NJ. Stew
art at the headquarters of Bryan and
Sewall Club, in which he says, "There
is not half as much money paid to Ia
Dor as there would be if times were
good and we had more industries"
In this one sentence Senator Stewart
has struck the keynote of this cam
paign. What the people want is more
work, more wages, more money. There
are several millions of people out of
employment in the United States to-
day who are anxious and eager and
willing to obtain employment and
provide the necessities of life for their
families, and this is the opportunity
that will be given to them in this cam
paign TO obtain what they want by
voting for the distinguished candidate
Of the Democratic party, the Hon.
William ]. Bryan.
This campaign is the battle of the
people against the plutocrats, Of the
brains of the country against the
Doodle of this and other nations 1t
is fight on the part Of the toiling
masses against the enriched classes. 1t
is fight in favor of the equalization of
taxation, as we'll as other burdens Of
government. There can be no ques-
ton as to the result. The people Of
this country are aroused to-day as
they have seldom been aroused before
in the history Of the nation. William
J. Bryan can read his title clear to
the Presidency to-day. No power on
earth can prevent his election, not
even the prolific use Of ill-goten gains
filched from the people through
the great insurance companies, trusts,
railroads, corporations and monopo-
lies of this country. The golden horn
Of plenty held by the distinguished
ironmonger of Cleveland, the Hon.
Marcus Aurelius Hanna, may pour
forth its treasures in steady stream,
but the people cannot be corrupted.
What they want is more work and
moramoney and industries. As Sen
ator Stewart says, s',here is no, half as
much money paid to labor as there
would be if times were good and we
had more industries"
The free and unlimited coinage of
silver by restoring to our currency tn.
money Of the Constitution will make
times better, will start the wheels of
commerce whirring and the spindle
cumming. The Democratic party is
the party of the oppressed in this cam
paign. A vote for Bryan is vote for
Iiberty.-New York Mercury.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-08-06
Beware
OF the Knife.

Mr.. Lincoln Nelson, of Marshhe1d, Mo-,
writes: "For six years 1 have been
sufferer from a scrofulous affection OF
the glands of my neck, and all efforts
of physicians in Washington, D. e.,
Springfield, H., and ST. Louis failed to
reduce the enlargement. After SIX
months constant treatment here, my
physician urged me to submit to a re-
1loval OF the gland. Atthis critical mo-
1nent 2 c.cud recommended S.S.S.,
and laying aside deep-rooted pre]u-
dice against all paten: medicines, be-
gan its use Before had used one bot
tie the eli agreement began to disappear,
and now it is entirely gone, though am
not through with my second bottle yet.
Had l only used your SIS. long ago,
would have escaped years Of misery
and saved over $3.50
This experience IS like that of all who
SITTER with dccp-seated blood troubles.
The doctors can DO no good, and even
their resorts 10 the knife prove either
fruitless or fatal. SIS. is the only
real blood remedy; it gets at the root OF
the disease aad forces it out perina-
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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-08-06
BRYAN AND THE PLAIN PEOPLE.

BRYAN AND THE PLAIN PEOPLE.
The New York Mercury thus speaks
of VIM. ]. Bryan, who will be the next
President of the United States:
Mr.. Bryan comes from section Of
the country where great men are pro-
duced. The mighty West has given
to this country some of its grandest
and greatest characters in political
life and in the literary field. 1t is only
natural that a great man like William
J. Bryan, those heart throbs in behalf
of the plain people OF this country,
should be opposed by the gold bugs of
the metropolis and by their paid hire
lings, the newspaper press. For nearly
sixty years the New York Mercury has
upheld the principles of Democracy,
and has followed the party. The Dem
ocratic organization has never wan
dered away from the people, and never
will. Some of its trusted agents have
been recreant, and some of its leaders
have tailed to enact great principles
that it enunCiated into law, but never
theless the mighty masses who compose
the Democratic party cannot be swer
we'd from truth and righteousness.
The Democratic party to-day as in
the days of Jefferson and Jackson,
stands for all that is beneficial to the
greatest number of inhabitants of the
United States.
1t ought to be source of grati6ca-
ton, not dely to Mr.. Bryan, but to
many other leaders of the Democratic
party, that the aristocratic gold bug
papers are not supporting the Demo
cratic ticket. They have nothing in
common with the Democratic party or
its candidates. Their support would
be detrimental to the interests of the
nominees of the Chicago Convention
and to the party in general.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-08-06

WE regret exceedingly to read in
lis issue of Saturday that The Salisbury
Daily Herald has ceased publication.
The cause assigned is that the town
has an oyersupply of papers and rather
than continue TO run the HsyaHat a
loss, the publisher has decided to dis
continue it. For eight years the edi-
tor Mr.. ]. r. Whichard has worked
increasingly to give the people of Sails
bury live and creditable paper and it
is 10 be regretted that his labors have
not proflted him more highly from
a financial point Of view. He gives
no intimation as to his future course,
but Mr.. Whichard is too good and
conscientious newspaper man for
his services to be lost TO the profession
altogether and we hope he may find
employment for his talents in a more
fertile field.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-08-06

FEEDING THE THOUSANDS.

The many, very many, honest men
who think overproduction is the main
cause Of stagnation in business, and
that is very natural conclusion for
man to come to who has all that he
needs for his own comfort or pleasure,
but you mention such thing to man
who is hungry, to the man whose bed
is hard, to the man who is not proper
ly clothed, yet who labors day after
day; and if he is intelligent enough to
think he feels keenly and know: full
we'll that the over-production idea
does not fit his case, else he would
have what he needs, and which daily
toll under proper condition entities him
10. We said that many were honestly
OF the opinion tina, it was over pro-
duction, but with thousands unfed, I'M
clothed, and improperly sheltered, it
is useless to talk such, al d such is
hooted at by the poor who think.
Then what is needed?
Some legislation, some change Of
policy by which the tide of suffering
humanity can be turned back toward
the farm, thus thinning out the crowd
ed conditions of mills and factories. 1t
all runs itself back TO this. II the
fall in price of silver has caused the
fall in prices of farm products and
farm lands, then any legislation which
restores farm products and lands, will
tend rapidly to rebuild the farms, and
the hungry thousands will find their
way back to their native heath, where
happiness and con,entment will reign
supreme. The secret of feeding the
unfed thousands, clothing and employ
ing the surplus labor lies locked ~ in
the coinage of silver according to
statistics.
Hasten the day when farmers are
happy and prosperous, for they build
the town and make the merchant and
Observation-Disclosures Meas.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-08-06
NOT AFFECTED BY THE 1NJUNC-
TT0N

1t is announced that the Injunction
issued by Judge Simonton, restraining
the Seaboard Air Line from cutting
rates, does not affect the Bay Line in
asmuch as the Inter State Commerce
Commission has no jurisdiction over
water lines. This being SO even If
the injunction granted by Judge Sim
onton is made permanent the fight
against the Southern Railway will be
carried on, the cut being confined to
the Chesapeake bay.
As is already we'll known the Old
Bay Line is owned by the Baltimore
Steam Packet Company and is oper-
ated in connection with the Seaboard
Air Line. The latter system, which
comprises nearly one thousand miles
Of railroad, reaches the principal cities
of the South and has extensive ship
ping facilities at Norfolk and Ports
mouth. 1t reaches Chattanooga, At
lanta, Charlotte and Wilmington, N.
C., the principal manufacturing CEN
tiers by its own lines and connections,
and forms a section of one of the great
transportation highways between the
North and the South.
Bay Line steamers leave Baltimore
daily Except Sundays from Union
Dock at 6:3o p. M, and connect at
Portsmouth with the Seaboard Air
Line running solid trains through
to Atlanta. At Weldon close con-
necton is made with the Atlantic
Coast Line. AT Norfolk connects
with Norfolk & Carolina, Norfolk &
Southern, Atlantic & Danville, and
Norfolk 4 Western Railroads, and
with Old Dominion Line steamers for
Newbern and Washington, N. c. At
Old Point with Chesapeake & Ohio
for Richmond and points West.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-08-06

AdolphuS paused outside the door
10 interview the scraper;
Within those walls her father sat
Intent on Sundays paper.
Six times before he'd sought that door
On this same mission bent;
His courage tailed-but now tonight
He'll ask papa's consent.
RESPECTED sir, I've come to tell
TO ask my fate-oh, seal:
Oh. since the early spring time came
I've felt-I meant feel
Adolphus paused, with pallid cheek,
why boy-don't look mOro>e,
It's billiousness, I've had it, here
"Pierce's Pellets take dose
The "Pellets'' cure constipation, bilious
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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-08-06
FAVOR 4 DIVISION.

The State Democratic Executive
Committee met in Raleigh Thursday
and adopted resolutions favoring a
division of the electoral ticket with
the Populists. The following ex-
plains itself itself:
WHEREAS, both the Democratic
and Popullst parties, in their National
conventions, have nominated VIM. J.
Bryan tor the Presidency; and
WHEREAS, an electoral ticket for
Bryan and Sewall, and another for
Bryan and Watson will endanger the
election of Bryan and promote the
chances of Mckinley obtaining the
electoral vote of North Carolina,
Now therefore, to the end that all
persons favoring the election of Mr..
Bryan may have their vote counted in
the Electoral College for him,
ResoNe2, That the Democratic party
hereby offers to the Populist party a
fair and just division OF the Bryan cleo
tors, and that the chairman of the
Committee is authorized to confer
with the chairman of the Executive
committee of the Peoples party, look
ing to union Of the two parties upon
one electoral ticket, and report to this
committee as early as practicable.
1t now remains to be seen what
course the Populists will pursue in the
matter of all silver men "getting to-
ge,her" 10 the end that the electoral
may be saved to Bryan.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-08-06
WITHOUT FOUNDATION

Another lie affecting the SeabOard
Air Line has been put in circulation
of late This time it is the alleged
resignation of Mr.. +. ST. John, vice
president and general manager. Some
time ago it was the old fake of the IN
pending absorption of that system by
the Southern Railway. That was run
into the ground only to be revived
again, in somewhat different guise,
and with 4 few more fringes and
flounces added. Why and by whom?
Ostensibly by its enemies to break
down the Seaboard Air Line and
weaken it in public confidence, that
they might profit thereby. But such
tactics are without effect, save only to
strengthen the SeabCard in the firm
position it is held by its friends and
patrons.
Regarding the rumor that he would
resign and that the Southern had been
offered control of the Seaboard, Mr..
ST. John says:
1.-The rumor is entirely without war
rant and evlnces the desperation of
that great monopoly, the Southern
Railway who are quite likely at the
bottom of it. The holders of the Sc
curltles of the lines comprising the
Seaboard system are quite satisfied with
the officers of their system, and will
not assent to any proposition that
would lnvalidate or reduce the mate
rial value of such securities by con-
solldation of their interests with the
Southern which could but have that
effect; nor will they consent to be sheld
up by the Southern, whose purpose,
by creating an opposition line on the
bay, has no other object than the de-
structon of its competitor and of all
competition in the South.
"This and this only. The Sea-
boald Air Line will endeavor to pro-
tect the people of the South in their
efforts to maintain competition against
a monopoly that would destroy it, and
1t calls for halt on the further viola
ton of law by the consolidation of ad-
dltlonal lines unlawfully consolidated
into its system.
"The people shall have all the facts
if necessary. | was advised few
days since that rumor Of this kind
would be started, and further that it
had been discussed at the meeting of
the Southern States Freight Associa-
ton held in Atlanta last week. 1t is
in line with another statement which
was made at that meeting that the
Southern had been offered the control
OF the Seaboard Air Line, and declined
1t. This is the first instance recorded
where the Southern is known to have
declined anything iii the shape of a
railroad. The people need not feel in
the least disturbed by rumors of this
nature. Our purpose is to stay with
them
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-08-06

Six weeks ago suffered with very Sc
we're cold was almost unable to speak
My friends all advised me to consult a
physician. Noticing Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy advertised in the st. Paul V0Iks
Zeitung, l procured a bottle, and after
taking it short while Was entirely we'll
l now most heartily recommend this rem
edy to anyone suffering with cold. VIM.
KEEL, 678 Selby Ave, st. Paul, MINI. For
sale by NJ. Dorsey, Druggist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-08-06

You've heard of the fellow who
started off to fight duel and then
had himself arrested to keep from car
rylng out his purpose. That may not
be the role played by the Southern
Railway in threatening a cut of SO
per cent. in freight rates to meet the
Seaboard Air Lines fighting attitude,
and then getting a United States
Judge to issue an injunction restrain
ing 1t from carrying its threat into ef-
feet, but it looks that way to an out
slider.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-08-06
Danger Signals

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Cough, one or two slight efforts on
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Short breathing after exertion.
Tgbtness of the chest.
Qmek pulse, especially noticeable in the
evening and after full meal
4. Cbilliness in the evening, followed by
Slight ft0tr.
Preparation toward morning and
Pale face and langu,d in the morning.
Loss Of 1rtahty.
If you have these symptoms, or any of
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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-08-06
THURSDAY, AUG. &, 1896.
THE OLD BAY LINE.

As IS already we'll known to the
travelling public one of the chief de-
lights of a visit TO Baltimore IS the
trip up Chesapeake bay on one of the
fine and fast fleet Of steamers of the Old
Bay Line. The cooling breeze after
not and dusty ride on the cars is re-
freshing in the extreme. And then
the meals served on board are such as
to tempt an eplcure. A nights sleep
in the coy and comfortable state rooms
with which the Bay Line boats are
provided puts one in the best Of con-
dl,ion for business, sight seeing or
further travel the next day.
The Old Bay Line has feet Of fine
and fast steamers. The alabama,
GrOrgia and Virginia are large, pow
criul and modern vessels. They are
elegantly furnished and we'll appoint
ed throughout, steam heated and light
cd by electricity. The first two are in
service between Baltimore, Old Point
and Norfolk, while the latter has been
put on the route between Baltimore
and Richmond.
It was the writer's pleasure to be a
passenger on one of these shoating
palaces recently. 1t SO happened
that the trip was made both ways on
the elegant steamer alabama. This
is splendid vessel in its every APP
polntment 1t is fast runner and is
manned by as courteous and clever a
set of officers as can be found. But
there are no other kind in the service
of this company.
The Old Bay Line during its career
running through long period Of Yeas
has ever been noted for its Just and
Conslderate treatment of patrons. This
fact together with the admirable ser
vice rendered is what has en,renCht d
it SO strongly in the affections ard
patronage of the shipping and travel
ing public.
During our trip we discovered what
was already apparent TO us, that IN It's
flght-a fight thrust upon it and not
SO much against competition as agains,
the attempt to break it down if not
crush it out of exstence-public sym
pathy is with the Old Bay Line. 1t
is argued that there is no "long felt
want to be filled by the opposition;
that the Bay Line Company has not
abused its position although master of
the situation as carrier of the freight
and passenger traffic between Baltimore
and Portsmouth; that it has always
treated the public fairly and betrayed
no trust reposed. That is saying a
great deal about any corporation oc-
cupying like position, but it is say
ing the truth in regard to the Old Bay
Line. This being true when the ami
mus of the fight being made against
1t is understood it is but natural that
public sympathy is On the side of the
Old Bay Line.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-08-06

OUR friend, Col. Jno. II. Sharp,
treasurer Of the Seaboard Air Line
System, is contributing some very in
teresting and admirably written
sketches to the columns of tie
New York SIN, of the staff of
which his talented young son, Hen
ry, is a member. The sketches
are descriptive of life and customs
with the vernacular Of the rural dis
tricts of North Carolina and Virginia.
We have leng known Col. Sharp to be
possessed of rare literary gifts, and we
are glad TO learn that he has been
persuaded to give the reading public
the benefit of them. We nope soon to
re-publish some Of his writings. Ruth
6ttoaat0n Democrat.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-08-06

The Wilmington Messenger and
Charlotte Observer have adopted the
type setting machines, and both pa
pers present decidedly neat and at
tractlve appearance in their new
dresses Of type. This is an evidence
of prosperity on the part of our con-
temporarles which we are pleased to
note. They are two of North Caro-
lina's first and foremost dailies and
deserve the success they seem to be
enjoying.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-08-06
Ne desire live agent and correspondent
in Vance md ad iQi Ing

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l; every pOstoffice in Vance and adjoining
counties.
correspondence on all us subjects % l nnon
matters of public concern. are invited.
the editor will rot be responsible for
the views or statements of correspondents
and reserves the right at all times to
eyise or reject any article he may think
proper: bo
One side. only, of the pal per Wust be
written On-and the real name OF the
writer accompany the contribution. No
attention will be paid to anonymous let
TORS
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