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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-01
NOTICE OF ELECTION
Upon the Question Of Taxation
for Public Schools in the
County of Vance.

Pursuant 10 the provisions Of Chapter
i2l of lii" Acts Of the General Assembly
of North Carolina. Session Of 1897, the
Board OF County Commissioners of the
County OF Vance hereby orders an Elec-
ton to be held in every Township
III Vance County, on Tuesday after the
second Monday in August 897 that Is
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-01

Now is the time to paint. Moore 4
Averil's Paints guaranteed to give salts
faction. Lewis White Lead and Oil,
&c, at WATkINS'
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-01

DIR. Pierce's FavOrite Prescription has
brought comfort and health to thousands
OF suffering women. For many years. Dr..
Pierce has been Chief Consulting Physl-
clan at the Invaiids' Hotel and Surgical
the ''Favorite Prescription" all the time,
with uniform success. With it, there is
no need Of the commonly insisted upon.
distressing examinations and local
treatment by the family doctor.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-01
J. +. Taylor and Miss Sadie
are at Buffalo Springs.

',- J. i. Taylor and Miss Sadie
I.. H are at Buffalo Springs.
Aa.f thrc,hing i, now III progress.
". .J>. heard Of some very good yields
uaIr.
u .-.~ Belle and Sarah Currin, Of
~ .ubur. county, Va, are the
.....,- o Nr. and Mrs. \. Il. Barnes.
i.... Or. &. l.. McCracllen and Mrs.
NJ lachcu left yesterday for Siam
1... \. y. to spend their summer
...UI,u.
l,.o. y. Roses new dwelling is rap
.., fearing completion. 1t is a hand
-..l. structure and Will be an orna-
u.,.t 'o the town.
Mr. samuel Watkins and family have
rWund from Panacea Springs, Mr..
Watkins health being much improved
rs 'lr stay there.
The GOLD LEAF reaches the people
o. th., section. II you want to do
.,rsl,c talk to them through its adj
g"r'.-iu9 columns.
Mrs. Il. J. Wyche, who has been
,ia'n2 with her daughter Mrs. ID. l..
I'InIEtm, III South Boston, va. re-
j'."rd home Monday evening
from all part, Of the rouutrv come
.urt, that the recent warm weather
and >r,,nuabIr rains have Given y
,...l needed imnoiu. tn rrons If all
...I.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-01
Letter From kittreIl.
kittrell, y. C., June both,

kittrelI, \. C., June Both, 80.
EDITOR GOLD LEAF:-Last Friday
night garden party was given at Mr..
G. W. kittreIl's, complimentary to Mr..
and Mrs. ! C. kittrell 1t goes without
saying that everybody had n most de-
lightful evening.
Mr.. Guy V. Barnes, OF Raleigh, came
Friday night, accompanied by Guy, Jr.
He returned Monday taking with him
Miss Caddie Williams, who will remain
several weeks.
Mr.. Harry Blacknall has gone to Pan
acea Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs W. X Reid returned tc
Kick orv last night.
Mrs. r. J. Gill went to Raleigh yester-
dav to visit Mrs. James {. Thompson.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-01
LittlctOn Female College.

This Institution has splendid and prominent location in
remarkably healthful section of country, the midst of
of noted Mineral Springs. 1t has large and beau
tfuly shaded Campus commodious and we'll equipped Build
ings a strong Faculty and full and thorough Cole
Course at very TOLERATE COST. The Fall Term will
begin "Wednesday, September st 1897. For Catalogue
address,
j. M. Rhodes, LittIetOn, n. G.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-01

You can have your grods delivered to
your house anywhere in town in any
quantity free of cost by
II. THOMSON.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-01

Why suffer with Coughs. Colds and La
Grippe when Laxative BrOmo Quinine
will cure you in one day? Does not produce
the ringing in the head like Sulphate of
Quinine Put up in tablets convenient for
taking. Guaranteed to cure or money re-
funded Price, % cents and guaranteed
py all druggists. Oct. Is, lc.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-01
Kill off the Flies

The following is said to be sure
destroyer of flies. 1t is cheap aud
worth trial. We give it for what it
is worth: Take tablespoonful of
ground black pepper and mix it with
two tablespoonful Of brown sugar;
moisten the compound with milk and
place where there are rays of light.
The flies will generally be quickly at
tracted to it and eat greedily. If they
do it Twill be their last meal, for the
mixture is poison to fly.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-01
Industrial School on Wheels in Charge
of s, A. l..


All S. 4. l.. agents have been instruct
ed to sell excursion tickets to the follow
ing points at ONE FARE for round trip,
during dates of sale and points specified.
The rates apply from such points as will
enable people ut all stations to visit
nearest point OF exhibition.
TO Boykin, Va, June 2Sth, good re-
turning June 29th.
To Youngsville, NC, June 3Oth, good
returning July LIST.
To Moncure, N. c., July 2nd, good re-
turning July 3rd.
To Cameron, n. c., July Bird, good re-
turning July 4th.
To Cheraw, S. c., July 9TH, good re-
turning July 9th.
To Lilesville, n. c., July 9th, good re-
turning July It'll.
To Clinton, S. c., July 9th, good re-
turning July 11th.
To ElDerton, Ga, July 18th, good re-
turning July 18th.
To Statham, Ga, July 14th, good re-
turning July 18th.
To Monroe, n. G., July 10th, good re-
turning July 18th.
To Stanley Creek, n. C., July 18th,
good returning July 18th.
To Ellenboro, n. C., July 10th, good
returning July Goth.
To Rutherfordton, n. G., July Goth,
good returning July 21st.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-01
Fourth of July Jubilee Via Southern
Railway.

The Southern Railway runs the
greatest number of trains on the most
convenient schedules, and is the best
Fourth of July road to and from all
points.
Tickets at greatly reduced rates
will be sold July ?, 3, 4. and for morn
ing trains of July 5, limited for return
July :, 1897. Apply to nearest agent
Southern Railway.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-01

The conductors eXcurs ion July 18th
Will make the lowest rate on record to
Norfolk-*l.OO for the round trip.
For $3.50 you can go to Baltimore and
return, or to Washington and return
for $500. Think of it.
And the fact that Capt. ThOs. II.
Chavasse is one of the managers of the
excursion guarantees that it will be
properly conducted and those who 90
on it will have safe and pleasant
trip.
Straw Hats, pretty and cheap, at
WATKINS
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-01
Garland Stoves and Ranges-123 l

Garland Stoves and Ranges-123 re-
ceived at WATKINS on May 10th.
Go and see those handsome new goods
at Thomasons. He has a beautiful line
of the very latest spring styles. Checks,
wool and silk sutings in great variety.
Also duck in navy blue, black, white
tan, etc.
Clothing better and cheaper-Largest
stock in tOwn-at WAIklNS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-01
Orgamdiesg
Lowest Rates on Record.

a beautiful line OF figured Organizes at
10, 12H, -, Is, 20 and % cents, just IN,
at WATkINS'
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-01
At Virginia Beach.

One of the best places to stop at
when you 60 to Virginia Beach is the
cottage kept by Mrs. Thomas Pannill,
Of Petersburg. The accommodation
and table service are all that could be
desired ana the charges are very mod
crate. Mrs. PanEil is thorough
house keeper, and her highest aim is
to please her patrons. Excursionists
and others going to Virginia Beach
during the summer will find no better
place to stop than Mrs. Pannill's.
You may hunt the world over and You
will not find another medicine equal to
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy for bowel complaints. 1t is
pleasant, safe and reliable. For sale by NJ
Dorsey.
Fine linen Neck wear-all OF the latest
styles-at % cents, Just received ut
BARNES CLOTHING STORE.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-01

Don t fail to see the beautiful line OF
Laces before purchasing elsewhere ut
H. THOMASO\'S.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-01
GEORGE c. WOODWORTH,
ELECTRICIAN,

l1T.NI1TNON1.$, ~: y,
Would announce that he is prepared to
equip houses with electric bells of all
kinds, for doors, for dining rooms, ser
wants call bells, &c. Large line OF differ
ent STYLES from which to select. Will
warrant all work and keep same in repair
free of cost. Also prepared to furnish
batteries AVID do repairing Of bells. Have
had large experience in bell hanging as
we'll as electrical work.
Will call on persons and show styles of
bells, door plates. push buttons, &c, from
which to make selection when notified III
Ierson or by postal card dropped in ;he
post office.
Prices Very Reasonable.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-01
NOTICE..
A Valuable Steam-Iittcd Fac
tory Property For Sale.

DI VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
DeXecuted to me June ), 1892, by Paul
CLARY AND WIFE, (see book 10, page
81, Registers oce) shall, on the
18TH DAY OF JULY, 1897,
at T. NJ, before the Court House door in
Henderson, sell for cash to satisfy the
terms of said deed. the factory building
and lot on Spring street known as "Ciary's
factory" This lot fronts Oh Spring street
100 feet and inches, md luns back 172
feet 8 inches. FIR fuller description see
deed above DIES, ibed. This property is
in fine order fill" with all necessary pip
ing, and steam fixtures, screws and other
appliances, masking a tirst-clasS Prize
house A rare chance to get bargain.
For further information call on me or my
attorney.
B. T. BRODIE, Trustee
W. b. SH AW, Attorney.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-01

Cost of fuel 3 to 5 cents per day.
Call at Cooper Il Mitchell's old stand.
Zirgler's Oxfords-new stock this week
Mt WATkI\S'
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-01

Practice economy in buying medicines
as In other matters. 1t is economy to get
Hoods Sarsaparilla because it contains
more medicinal value than any other-1OO
doses one dollar
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-01
Prettiest line of Baby Carriages, at

Hardee will treat you kindly, and his
prices are 80 fascinating, you will pur
chase, thereby saving money for the fam
ily.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-01
For the Ladies'.

H. Thomson will sell you one OF the
best SOC COrsets on the market.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-01

Hoods Pills are the only pills to take
with Hood Sarsaparilla. Cure all liver
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-01
rlr. LOughlln Improving.

Latest intelligence concerning Mr..
ID. G. Loushlin and his groom John
IIorgan, who are confined in the quar-
antine hospital near New York city, is
that both are improving. They have
yellow fever, as noted in these columns
last week, the disease developing Oh
shipboard during the voyage home
ward from Central America. One Of
the patients sent to the hospital with
Mr.. Loughlin has since died. Mrs.
Loughlin did not contract the fever
and is reported as we'll.
One of the seven wonders OF the world
now on exhibition at COOper& Mitchell s
old stand Free,
Large line of New Matting-pricc very
cheap-at WATKINS.
Gents furnishing goods i'll all styles and
prices to suit the times at HARDEES.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-01
On August 10th, 1907,

upon the question OF lesying spec al
Township Tax FOR Ia. Public schools of
said Tow n~hips
The Board hereby determines the amount
% tax Ia To-. voted upon by each Town
ship Ia be ten (l0) cent, upon every hun
Ai.d (slOO.0D) dollars worth Of property.
and Thirty 800 c~nts upon every poll
lho~.. IA Zach Township In favor o. ia"
Special School Tax for said Township
Shall vote a written or printed ballot With
the words FOR SCHOOLS on il. and
every voter Opposed To the Special School
Tax shall vote a written ar printed ballot
with the words AGAINST SCHOOLS.
The Sheriff is ordered 10 post copies of
this order and notice on ali the Public
school Houses in the County Of Vance,
and the SAINT i, to be published in the
{ nuuty I,N order uf
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-01

One of The most interesting sights
we have witnessed lately was the cat
tie show in the spacious grove OF the
Oxford Orphan Asylum last Thursday.
There were quite number OF line
cows owned by different citizens of the
town, from an lS-months old heiter
with l3-days-old calf, to pedigreed
stock with milk record of gallons
day. Judge Graham and Prof. j. &.
Horner showed an Swear old Gernsey
bull-a magnificent specimen of his
species-that would probably weigh
l,609 or LOO pounds. Nothing on
1.-THE hill' attracted more attention
and admiration than he did.
There were some very fine cows in
the lot and it was with difficulty that
the committee on awarding the prize
could make a decision. Tom Winston
was given first, W. l.. Mitchell second
aud John Bullock third, their cows
making the best showing as far as APP
pearances impressed the naked eyes OF
the committee.
"One of my sick headaches, you will
hear people frequently say. as If the COM
plant was hopelesSly incurable, AS a
III after of fact, Ayers Pills not only re-
lieve sick headache but effectually remove
the cause of this distressing complaint, and
SO bring about permanent cure.
-.>A~\>.
Summer Resorts Reached via s. A. l..
The passenger department of the
/ Seaboard Air Line. has just issued an
! attractive. interesting and valuable
Summer Excursion Book, descriptive
Of the Seaside and Mountain Homes
and Resorts located or reached via that
line. Parties contemplating q summer
trip on vacation, will do we'll to exam
inc same, copy of which can be Sc
cured upon application to any tic kei
agent. or by addressing 7. J. Ander-
son. General Passenger Agent. Ports.
mouth, Va.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-01
Fine Show of Cattle.

Gents furnishing goods in all styles and
prices to suit the times at HARDEES.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-01
Wanted.

Old gold and silver wanted. We will
take old gold and silver for any goods or
repairs in our line and allow the market
price. HIGHT 4 CO.,
Jewelers. and OPTICIANS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-01

Large line of New Matting-pricc very
cheap-at WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-01

Washington and return, $500.
Don't miss this opportunity to visit the
above named points at the lowest Rates on
record. A safe and pleasant trip for all.
- Special coaches for ladies and chill.
dren, and their escorts
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-03-11
10 the place OF dismissal at Fourteenth ana


X streets. 81
Immediately after the grand marshal and
his stan came Troop A, then the president,
the detachment of veterans of the Twenty
third Ohio volunteers. and the presidential
party in carriages. The military grand
division was composed first of the regu-
lars under Col. John 8. Poland, and there
was full representation OF the artillery,
marines. seamen, infantry. light artillery
and regular artillery. The second brigade
was made up OF the District of Columbia
national guard and the whole Of the mill
tary division was under the command Of
Gen. Wesley Merritt. H..
The second grand division Of the parade
embraced militia from other states. It
was under the command Of Gov: Bushnell,
of Ohio, and was subdivided into several
brigades. The first in the order of their
marching included Pennsylvania, New Jer-
sey, Connecticut. Massachusetts,, Mary
land. In the second brigade New York
Virginia, North Carolina, Rhode Island,
Vermont and Kentucky. The third brigade
included Ohio, Illinois, Texas, Iowa, Wis
consin, Minnesota and the colored troops
Of Washington city. The third division Of
the brigade was made up of veteran organ
Howard, United States army, retired The
first brigade included the department of
the Potomac Of the Grand Army of the
Republic. In the second brigade were the
Union Veteran legion, the Union Veteran
club and other organizations Of old SOL
diers. The civic grand division of the pa
rade, which was one Of the most striking
features Of the afternoon, was under COM
mand Of B. II. Warner, of Washington
city. with aids from each state OF the
union. 1t was divided into divisions, the
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-03-11
THE PARADE.

Formation of the Escort to and from
the Capitol.
The inaugural parade was given under
the leadership of Gen. Horace F. Porter,
who was the grand marshal. with a strong
force Of aids. A rough total Of the number
Of regulars and militia soldiers and sailors
in line shows an aggregate of II, 900 to H.
900. The escort of President Mckinley num-
bered about 5000. The civic organizations
are estimated at about $4,000. The escort
to the president from the executive man
sion to the capitol was the first division
of the parade forces. The escort from the
capitol to the executive mansion was conn.,
posed of one military and one civic grand
division. subdiyided into divisions and
brigades. The final arrangement for the
escort from the white house TO the capitol
provided for q parade In the following
order:
Platoon of Mounted Police.
Governors Island Band.
Grand Marshal Horace Porter, staff and
aids.
Gen. Wesley Merritt. United States Army.
Marshal Of the First Brigade.
Battalion of United States Engineers.
Seventeenth Infantry.
United States Foot Artillery.
Regiment of Marines.
Battalion of Seamen.
Battery of Light Artillery.
Squadron of Artillery.
Troop A, of Cleveland, O.. personal escort to
the President-elect.
President Cleveland and President-elect
Mckinley in their four-horse coach.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-03-11

and public training may thus be combined,
and the patriotic zeal Of the friends of the
country be so directed that such a report
all parties, and our finances cease to be
the subject Of mere partisan contention.
The experiment is, at all events, worth
beneficial to the entire country.
FavOrs international Bimetallism.
1.-THE question of International bimetal
lism will have early and earnest attention.
It will be my constant endeavor to secure
it by cooperation with the other great
commercial powers of the world. Until
that condition is realized, when the parity
between our gold and silver money springs
Of the two metals. the value Of the silver
already coined, and Of that which may
hereafter be coined, must be kept con-
stantly at par with gold by every resource Sd
ernmeirt, the Integrity of its currency and
the inviolability Of its obligations must be
preserved. This was discriminating YER
net 6eaas Of the people, and 1T will not be un'
= MUST De Economical.
ECONOMY is demanded in every branch
of the government at all times, but espe-
cially in periods like the present of de-
people: The,severest economy must be OBJ
served in all public expenditures, and ex-
travagance stopped wherever it is found,
and prevented wherever in the future It
remain as now, the only relief that can
come must be from decreased expenditures.
But the present must not become the per-
nanent condition of the government. 1t
not increase. our outstanding obligations,
and this policy must again be vigorously
enforced. Our revenues should always be
large enough to meet with ease and
promptness not only our current needs and
the principal and interest of the public
debt. but to make proper and liberal pro-
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-03-11

more loans and more revenue. there ought
to be but one opinion. We should have
more revenue, and that without delay.
the treasury created by loans, Is not per-
manent or safe reliance. It will suffice
while It lasts, but it cannot last long while
the OUTLAWS Of the government are greater
than it's receipts, as has been the case dur
ing the past two years. Nor must It be for
gotten however much SUCH loans may tenn
ment is still indebted for the amount Of the
surplus thus accrued, which 1t must ultt-
mately pay, while its ability to nay IS not
deficit. Loans are imperative in great
emergencies to preserve the government or
its credit, but failure to supply needed
tenance Of either has no justification.
Protective Tariff Needed.
"The best way for the government to
maintain its credit, Is to pay as it goes
not by resorting to loans, but by keeping
secured. by a system Of taxation, external
or internal, or both. 1t is the settled policy
Of the government, pursued from the be-
9dministrations, to raise the bulk Of our
revenue from taxes upon foreign produc-
tons entering the United States for sale
most part, every form of direct taxation,
except in time Of war. The country is
clearly opposed to any needless additions
is committed by it's latest popular utter
ance to the system Of tariff taxation. There
can be no misunderstanding, either, about
ton shall be levied. q: Nothing has ever
been made palmer at g. general election
than that the controlling principle in the
is Jealous care for American interests and
American labor. The people have de-
clared that such legislation should be had
agement to the Industries and the develop
ment Of our country. It is, therefore, earn
estly hoped and expected that congress
act revenue legislation that shall be fair.
reasonable, conservative and just, and
which, while supplying sufficient revenue
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MRS. WILLIAM M'KINLEY.


first Of which was commanded by D. D.
Woodnansee, president of the National
League Of Republican clubs. This embraced
political organizations from Delaware,
Pennsylvania, New Jersey. Georgia and
Maryland.
Commanded by Governors.
In the second division, commanded by ].
Franklin Fort, of New Jersey, were more
political clubs from Maryland and others
from the District of Columbia, Virginia,
New York, North Carolina and Kentucky.
The third division of the civic parade had
as It's marshal Congressman J. A. T. Hull,
OF Iowa, and embraced the political clubs
from Ohio, Indiana, Illinois. Michigan,
Florida and West Virginia. The military
representatives of the different states were
commanded by the governors. accompanied
by their full staff. Gov. Tanner and his
staff. with the Illinois military, was. as
signed to the third brigade of the second
division. The Illinois political clubs
marched in the first brigade, commanded
by Warren p. Sutton, of Michigan, Of the
parade.
SalvOs of Artillery.
A national salute Of q guns was fired
when President Cleveland left the white
house in company with Maj. Mckinley for
the capitol and another salute of Il guns
announced that they had entered the capt.
toll. One gun was fired when Maj. McKin-
ley took the oath Of Office and national
salute Of q guns at the conclusion of the
inaugural, when President Mckinley and
Mr.. Cleveland began their return march
to the white house, and the same number
Of guns when the tour was made.
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rode by. AT least 100000 throats voiced
continuous welcome from the time the pro-
cession started until the capitol was
reached, and these vociferations were still
more enthusiastically echoed on the return
trip.
Mckinley Goes to the White House.
During the forenoon, escorted by the
senate committee, President-elect McKin-
ley drove from his temporary quarters at
the Ebbitt house to the executive mansion
to pay his respects to the retiring presi-
dent. He was received and welcomed by
President Cleveland and his cabinet in one
of the handsome state apartments. Then
the two distinguished men descended the
white house steps and together entered
four-horse carriage, Mr.. Cleveland sitting
to the right, and, amid the booming of can
non, the clatter Of cavalry, the deep, hoarse
rumble of artillery. the measured tread of
many columns Of infantry and the blare
of innumerable bands. the march to the
capitol began. In another four-horse car
riage following the president rode Vice