The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-09-17

| ocratic Congressional Committee, who
had made the appointment for him.
There was large audience present
among them several ladies. Mr.. Spru-
| Ill made an excellent speech Of an hour
| and ten minutes duration. He also
gave consideration to the financial
question principally and like Capt.
Glenn made a ringing and effective
| speech in favor of free silver. Mr..
Spruill is a pleasing and able speaker
whether pleading at the bar in behalf
ola client or the cause Of the people on
the hustings. He is ready in debate.
sound in logic, powerful in argumentand
| measured up to his we'll known reputa-
| ton and the expectation of his friends
| Monday night. His peroration was
eloquent, his tribute to Hon. Cyrus B.
Watson though brief being one Of the
neatest things we have heard. His
eulogy Of the gallant Democratic
standard bearer was Is handsome as it
was deserved, saying which more can
not be added. Mr.. Spruill was heartily
applauded and at the close of his
speech received the personal congratu-
latlons of many Of his friends.
! There were loud and enthusiast c
calls for "Glenn' ''Glenn' in response
to which that gentleman arose and beg
ged to be excused having already ''sad
his say" during recess of court. But
NJ excuse would be taken and he
mounted the stand. Such demon
| stration after having listened to so fine
speech as Mr.. Spruill's, from persons
the most Of whom had heard his speech
of the afternoon must indeed have been
very gratifying to Capt. Glenn. 1t
showed their admiration and esteem,
their appreciation Of his ability and
enjoyment of his speaking as nothing
else could. He started out by making
some pleasant illusion to the presence
of the ladies in which lie got the laugh
on his friend Spruill, whom he declared
was not better looking man than him
self although the fair sex did not honor
and inspire him by their presence when
he spoke in the afternoon, and for ten
minutes made Il speech that was gem
| in thought and expression. He tool
occasion to do what he failed to do be.
fore-to add his tribute to the very
handsome one just paid his friend and
fellow townsman Cyrus B. Watson
Rarely have we ever heard anything te
surpass Capt. Glenn's euloglum Of the
brave soldier, profound lawyer, honor.
ed citizen, patriotic statesman, dutifu
son, devoted husband and high-tone(
Christian gentleman. 1t was tribute
worthy Of any man to any person an(
withal one most worthily bestowed
In a recent letter to the manufacturers
Mr.. W. F. Ben amin editor ofthe Spectator
Rushford, N y, says: at may be pleas
ure to you to know the high esteem in which
Chamberlain s medicines are held by thu
people of your own State, where they mus
be best known. An aunt of mine, who re
sides at Dexter, Iowa, WAS about to visit mt
few years since. and before leaving hom'
wrote me, asking if they were sold here
.stlhg if they were not she would bring
>, -Stv with her. as she did not like to b.
guam. '>a,.'s The medicines referred t.
without tn 's's Cough Remedy, tamou
| are Chamberla.. - and group; Chamber
for Its cures OF cole rheumatism, lam
lain's Pain Balm for lest, and Cham
back, pains in the side and c.. Diarrhoe:
berlain's Cole, Cholera and med
| Remedy tor bowel complaints. Thes. ~
icnes have been in constant use. in To-
for almost quarter of Il century. The pee
pie have learned that they are articles OF
great worth and merit, and nnequaied by
any other. They are for sale here by Nj
! Dorsey, Druggist.