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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-08-25
Records of the War.
(New York SUM-

Here are marks along the path Of
our progress in the war. and it is
worth while to look back at them
now that the end Of the Journey is
reached:
May l.-Dewey destroys Spanish
fleet at Manila.
May 19.-Cervera's fleet reaches
Santiago.
July 3.-Cervera's fees destroyed.
July 14.-Santiago Surrenders.
July 26.-Miles lands at Guanica.
July 29.-Ponce surrenders.
August 11.-Spain accepts our
peace terms.
Was it possible to do much better
than finish up the war in little
more than three months, with inva-
riable victory and never even set
back throughout its course?
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-08-25

From recent developments we are
inclined to remark, there is no harder
dose in the newspaper mans expe-
rience than to be asked to support
for county Office candidate who
dees not subscribe for his paper. The
Gazette is not right certain that it is
going to support any of that sort. II
a man does not take his county paper
it is for one of two reasons, either he
is not able or he does not want it. A
candidate who cannot manage his
financial affairs well enough to take
his county paper is not fit TO be
placed in charge of his county's af-
fairs; if he does not want the paper
and prefers some other, New York
blanket sheet for example, of course
he does not want his home paper 8
support. In either case the candi-
date who does not take his county
paper is in a good way to get left
Gastonia Gazette.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-08-25

Nothing could be more interesting
than a war play just at this time, and in
Captain Dick" brass buttons, bright
shining accoutrements, handsome cos
tunes and uniforms enlivening every
picture, a plot told in a story full of
heart-interest, touching pathos and clean
comedy, happily blended with thrilling
scenes, hair breadth escapes, and beauti-
full stage pictures made a play thorough
ly enjoyed and enthusiastically applaud
o1 -
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-08-25
CAPTURE OF MANILA.
AN EYE WITNESS TELLS HOW THE
CITY FELL.

Sharp and Drcisiye Battle
Only Eight of Our Men Reported
Killed and Forty WOunded-Spanish
Loss Much Heavier, With 1900
Prisoners Taken-Defeated Troops
Wept as Stars and Stripes Rose
Over the City-Western Troops Did
Splendid Work.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-08-25
The Cost of the Was.

Washington, Aug. 13-Although
the war with Spain lasted ia days,
it is estimated that it has cost the
government so far $3.50, 200, 900. of
which $9S, 900. 900 has been actually
paid out of the Treasury. The total
charged to the War Department, is
$65. 100000; total charged to the
Navy Department., $S2,700,0OO. The
appropriations made by Congress on
account of the war aggregated about
$500, ,OOO, 900 and cover the time to
January |. 1899.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-08-25
To Cleanse the System

Efectually yet gently, when costiye or
bilious. to permanently overcome habitual
constipation, to awaken the kidneys and
liver to healthy activity. without irritat-
ing or weakening them, to dispel head
aches. colds. or fevers, use Syrup of Figs.
made by the California Fig Syrup Go.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-08-25
The Rest Remedy for Flux.

Mr. John Matthias, a we'll known stock
dealer of Pulaski, Ky, says: "After suf-
fering for over a week with fux, and my
physician having failed to relieve me.
was advised to try Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and have
the pleasure of stating that the half OF one
bottle cured me- For sale by the Dorsey
Drug Company.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-08-25
TO ADMIRAL Won DIEDERICHS,
q. V. Hobart, in Baltimore News

&. V. Hobart, in Baltimore News.
Ach, Atmiral Won Diederichs,
van to sbeak nit you,
Yust lisden fer leedle und
III tOlt you vOt to do;
Sail from dem Phillypeanuts isles
A thousand miles abOud-
Fer dot Dewey man will got you
IF
Ach. Atmisal Won Diederichs,
Der Kaiser vas a peach,
I'm Wiling to atmit id, bud
Dare's udders on der beach.
SO. darefOre, dots der reason Wy.
DOan'd led your head get stouid,
Fer dot Dewey man will got you
Uf
Ach, Atmiral Won Diederichs,
VOt pitzness haf you got
In lOafing py Manila ven
Der heatvalves are so hot?
w dOan d you yust OxcOOs yourself
Und durn your shibs abOud-
Fer dot Dewey man will got you
watch
Ouid.
Ach, Atmiral Won DiederichS,
Wy will you be olams?
Go ged some udder islands vich
Are not old Uncle Sans,
iust wrote to Kaiser Wilhelm, yet,
UHd dell him dare's no doubt,
Fer dot Dewey man will got you
Ouid.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-08-25
NO CURE-NO PAY

This is the way all druggists sell
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic for
Chills and Fevers and all forms Of Ma
laria. 1t is simply Iron and Quinine in a
tasteless form. Children love it. Adults
refer it to bitter nauseating tonics. Price
80 cents. l6sept1c
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-08-25
SCHLEY IN ACTION.
ONE OF THE BROOkLYN'S MEN
TALKS OF HIM.

Characteristics of the Gallant Mary.
land Naval Hero-His Hethod of
Handling Battleship too Much for
the Enemy, and q Constant Sur
prise to His Men-Bold and Coura.
geous, aud a Hard Fighter, Yet
Gentle and Conslderate Toward
Those Under Him.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-08-25

pertinent. DeWit's Little Early Risers
are pleasant, easy, thorough little pills.
They cure constipation and sick headache
Just as sure as you take them. Phil H,
Thomas.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-08-25

Years Ago, Now ForcibIy Recalled.
The Scotland Neck Commonwealth
copied the editorial article from the
Washington Post under the head of
IAN Experiment that Failed" as
published in the GOLD LEAF last
week, and comments as follows:
The Washington Post is an in
dependent paper which is regarded as
safe and reliable.
Two years ago the Post would have
been slow to speak thus of the negro.
1t will be observed that it says this is
a white mans country and that white
people will never, under any circum-
stance, submit to being placed on an
equality with the negro anywhere.
The Post speaks directly y of the
troubles which come from positions
of trust placed upon negroes in the
army. And what it observes with
reference to army positions holds
good in all positions.
The negro race is totally incompe-
tent to rule. We doubt their ability
to rule themselves; and they are
certainly incompetent to rule the
superior white race.
When papers like the Washington
Post which have been more or less in
sympathy with the colored race hold
ing office which places them in
control Of the white race, come out
boldly and subscribe to the senti-
ment Of the Southern people, that
this is a white mans country and
white people will rule, there is hope
that the true situation is dawning
upon those who have allowed the
fogs of prejudice to blind them too
long.
The Post is only reiterating what
Zeb Vance said in memorable
speech in the United States Senate
four years before his death, On Jan.
80, 80, speaking of the negro as a
citizen and office holder In the South,
he said:
'.Since their admission to citizen
ship they have been elected to both
branches Of Congress and have occu-
pied almost every position under
State authority. They have con-
trolled entire States, counties and
municipalities, and in every instance
their rule was marked by failure and
ruin. 1t was war against property,
intelligence and respectability. The
few years OF their misrule in the
South will be forever remembered in
orr history for their cOrruntion
retrogression, and will constitute a
damnable blot on those who author
lied it, and who looked on with
complacency SO long as the thieves
were Republicans and the victims
were Democrats
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-08-25

A Frenchman estimates that there
are in the world about 10000
libraries worthy Of name.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-08-25

(URE rheumatism by taking
~ Hoods Sarsaparilla, which by neu-
trailing the acid in the blood perma-
nently relieves aches and pAlNo. /.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-08-25

Truth wears we'll. People have learned
that DeWitt's Little Early Risers are re-
liable little pills for regulating the bowels.
curing constipation and sick headache.
They don't gripe Phil II. Thomas.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-08-25

A stubborn cough or tickling in the
throat yields to One Minute Cough Cure.
Harmless in effect, touches the right s pot
at once Phil II Thomas
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-08-25

.,. ....e;Icnt was the result. and after
t...t'r."' Il 'tuz"n bottles. no one who knew
f., ..- ..,'sDr dr'1hiul condition would have
,...,.l hlm. All the sores on his body
h.. l.r..'. t'- kin il perfectly clear and
...,,.. u4a Il" hu- been restored to perfect
k..ta Mrs. y. S. Marry,
$50 Elm ST., Macon, Ga.
For rrni blood troubles it is u waste
g, ,.no. - "yp"ct IL cure from the doc
tgr- Blood diseases are beyond their
.-M NMIft,s SnC ciiic.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-08-25

People talk about some men easier
thar they do about others.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-08-25

There are very many all over
North Caarolina whose hearts will 90
out in sincere sympathy to the Hon.
Willis r. Williams. for so long a
time the conscientious. honest .'Old
Senator from Pitt" upon hearing of
the great sorrow which has just be-
fallen him. The loving companion
of his youth as well AS old age. fell
asleep last Saturday. and her gentle
spirit returned to the God who gave
it May merciful Father comfort
our old friend.-Raleigh Post
About one month ago my child, which is
fifteen months old, had an attack of dar-
rhoea accompanied by vomiting. gave it
such remedies as are usually given in such
cases, but as nothing gave relief we sent
for Il physician and it was under his care
for week. At this time the child had
been sick for about ten days and was having
about twenty y-tive operations Of the bowels
every twelve hours, and We were con-
WINGED that unless it soon obtained relief it
would not live. Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was recon-.
mended. and decided to try it. soon
noticed a change for the better; by its con-
t:nued use complete cure was brought
about and it is now perfectly healthy.-C.
l.. Boggs, Stumptown, Gilmer Co., W. Va.
For sale by the Dorsey Drug Company.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-08-25

A ERlcANA viii cuse Rheumatism ano
~ acroAuls - Say Carol.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-08-25
RAISING THE WHITE FLAG.

About noon white flag was hoisted
over the city walls. The Californians
advanced in double time across the
Luneta as General Greene and his
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-08-25

Help is wanted when the nerves become
weak and the appetite fails. Hoods Sar-
saparilla gives help by making the blood
rich, pure and nourishing. Get only Hoods.
Hoods Pills are easy to take. easy to
operate. Cure digestion, sick headache.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-08-25
RUIN AND FAILURE.
THAT HAS BEEN THE HISTORY OF
NEGRO RULE.

ihe Washington Posts Decided At
titude on the Race Question:
White Mans Government and White
Men Will Control it-NegrO Rule as
Impractical and Impossible as Social
Equality of the Races-the Declara-
tion of Senator Vance, Made Several
Years Ago, Now Forcibly Recalled.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-08-25

The Scotland Neck Commonwealth
copied the editorial article from the
Was shington Post under the head of
AN Experiment that Failed" as
published in the GOLD LEAF last
week and comments as follows.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-27
MILLIONS In RARE GEMS.
JEWELS OWNED BY Ii WOMEN
WOULD EQUIP 81 REGIMENTS.
Mrs. Bradley Martins Wonderful
Breastplate of Diamonds-Mrs. As
tors Pearl GirdIe Estimated
Worth 800, OOo-Other Jewels.

Should the United States go to wal with
Spain or any other country there need be
no fear that Uncle Sam would soon como to
the end Of his resources.
Congress. as a provisional measure. voted
q war fun of $780, 900. This was done SO
quickly that the matter seemed q mere
bagatelle. Were more money necessary 1t
would be forthcoming.
But supposing that the government funds
were low and that private individuals were
called upon to aid the country.
The United States has many mill
ionaires among fits citizens. Untold wealth
is locked In private Golfers. It would be a
long war that would exhaust Individual re-
sources.
Women have more than once answered to
the call Of patriotism and have sacrificed
their jewels to uphold the nations honor.
This is true of nearly every great war.
1t is almost Uncomfortable, however, to be-
lieve that one rink from the collection of
any one OF a dozen or more women of New
York could equip a regiment of a thousand
men. Nevertheless this is strictly true.
At one Of the large %eQuipping establish
ments for the national army 1t was ascer-
tanned recently that a regiment of a thou
sand men could be fitted out in "heavy
marching order at a cost Of from $50 to SIS
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-27
A PROFESSOR OF ORATORY.
MISS FLORENCE HIGGINS IS FIRST
TO OCCUPY THAT POSITION.
She.B ecame Instructor Of Elocutton
and Rhetoric ut the Northern
Indiana Normal When Only
IL Years of Age.

At the close Of the winter term of the
Northern Indiana College Of Law, the
board Of directors announced that Miss
Florence Higgins. professor of elocution
and rhetoric at the Northern Indiana Nor
NAL college. has accepted the chair Of ora
tory and dictatorship of that department
of the college Of law. She is the youngest
and first woman to hold such a position
in a college Of law. At the age Of Is she
was graduated fom the %elecution course at
the Valparaiso Normal college, having at
the same time completed the literary course
and acquired a marked enthusiasm for the
Latin authors and Roman oratory. Since
her graduation at that college she has stud
led at the Chicago university with S. H
Clark. and at the Conway School of Acting.
h became instructor of elocution and
rhetoric at the Northern ndian Normal
school at the age Of Il. and her rare quali-
fcations and exceptional ability as a
teacher secured her the flattering position
at the college of law. in addition TO her
professorship at the normal college.
Miss Higgins is a native OF Francesville,
Ind. Her brilliant career Is enc of the most
striking examples Of what natural endow-
ments. untiring efforts and matches cour-
age can accomplish. Her ability to impart
to others the life and soul Of the dramatic
art. as well as the Fundamental principles
OF oratory. has made her a favorite with
the law students. This young lady is not
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-27
MRS. M'KINLEY'S KNITTING.
That's How She Keeps the Atmos-
phere About Her Husband
Tsour

While tho war clouds have been gather
ing thick and black over the national cap
ital and every one in Washington has been
going about asking anxiously of his neigh
Dor: What is going to happen?" the
president has found relief from the severe
tension OF the crisis in the peaceful tram
quillity which has prevailed undisturbed in
the rooms of the White House set apart for
the private use Of the president and his
family.
Mrs. Mckinley. who has borne the burden
of her social duties far better than was
anticipated. and has gained In health and
serves her gentle amiability and the air of
perfect confidence that she has always had
in her husbands ability to s%traighten out
ever I bappens viii be BEST" IS her thought.
not because she is a ~fatalist, but because
she believes so thoroughly in the presi-
dent.
A friend from Ohio who called upon her
last week found her placidIy knitting slip
pers. an occupation of which she is ex-
tremely fond. as she Is of all kinds of
How many pairs have you made this
winter" her caller asked.
IT have not counted Them" replied tho
have been quite Industrious. You have no
idea how much people seem to prize q little
thing Ike that. and it is a pleasure for me
1t is not only for Mrs McKinley's per-
sonai friends that she makes dainty socks.
slippers and similar articles. but strangers
all over the land have been similarly fe-
vored. Many women have written for con-
from her for their fairs or other
entertainments to be given for charitable
or religious purposes. and frequently she
handiwork. 1t Is needless to say that this
always helps to make the entertainment a
success. The slippers made by the
wife of the president are not often desc
Grated by wear. but they are proudly pre-
served to be handed down as heirloomS in
the family of the possessor.
The war scare has not caused the presi-
dents wife to abate in the least her in
terest in this pleasant feminine employment.
nor to drop q stitch through nervousness,
and the head Of the nation may turn at
any time from the turmoil and fretful
conditions that plague his public life to this
scene Of quiet trustfulness and find in 1t
rest and Inspiration.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-27
Faith and Thoma. Carlyle.

FROM the Criterion.
Once. at a grand ball given in honor of
the great writer, q Christian scientist Of
the masculine type of feminine gender APP
preached Carlyle and began to talk to him
concerning his infirmity. and the certainty
of a cure from their method of treatment.
Carlyle was skepticaI.
He told her that she might cure ordinary
attacks Of stomach trouble. but that, when
a genius had dyspepsia, 1t required a spe-
cial dispensation Of Providence to remove
1t.
and cited an instance to confound him.
why" said she. less than a month ago
q very eminent man who was suffering
from Jaundice came to US for help. At
that time he was so yellow that he was
York paper, but after one week Of our
method he became as white as the driver
snow"
"Hoot ava! wummun!'' cried Tammas.
Now We pass tho bounds Of reason! When
70 tall me thot faith can move mountains.
70 have scr!pter behind ye, and 1 am
FORCED to give yer statement some con-
sidyration, but when they say thot it will
have the same effect upun the liver, saving
yer presence. I must say ye lee, for thot's
q matter I'm wull acquaint With"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-27

Petror. but love is not love which alters
when 1t alteration finds" and the god of
her idolatry retained his place in her heart.
Her bosom's lord, however. sat lightly on
his throne, for ''he trudged along. unknow-
ing what he sought. n whistled as he
went for want of thought" But out Of
Olga continued to indulge in the pleasing
dreams begotten by fancy. until at last
she unburdened her soul to her parents and
told them she, must marry her rescuer or
die. The old folks ridiculed the notion of
their marrying a tramp, who. II
found. would be certainly arrested and de-
ported by etape" to Siberia. and added
their horizon. and could no more be dis
covered again than last years SHOWS. The
love-lorn maiden replied to the effect that
mans the gowd for a. that" and that find
him she would. or die in the attempt.
This. as we said. occurred about two years
ago. Ogla Immediately afterward vanished
from the parents home. to the intense grief
OF her doting father and mother. who left
nothing undone to ascertain her where
Of her until a few days ago. when, after
q series Of wanderings, adventures, mis-
fortunes! rebuns, and narrowing hard
ships. she discovered her true love in one
Of those wretched night refugees where the
1etsam and hotsam of Russian humanity
pause awhile before taking the fatal step
that lands them In crime or in eternity.
1t required an almost supernatural faith
In her fortunes star to continue her search
for two years under conditions which might
well have appalled, the heart of the bravest
man. Her captivator, considering his
character as a tramp without a passport,
might have long since left the capital in
quest Of fresh woods and pastures new
might have been consigned to prison. or
have been deported to Siberia. And she
prosecuted her research with these gloomy
possibilities In view. Faithful love and per
severance. however. finally triumphed. Olga
found her rescuer. introduced herself. and
having told him the story of her wander.
ings. proposed. and became engaged to
him on the spot.
There was no longer any one to opposs
the union Of the loving couple, as the maid
ems parenth died heartbroken a twelve
months ago. Having ordered q suit of
decent clothes for her BRIDEGROOM. OLA
next set about obtaining his papers and
his passports. which had long remained
in the hands of the police. And this ia
where the beneficent action of the provi-
dence which Is supposed TO watch over the
interests Of disinterested lovers made ftself
unexpectedly felt.
The police. while examining the papen
were astonished and delighted TO discnver
that a relative of the tramp, a Polish count
died interstate three years ago, and that the
humble bridegroom is now the heir to his
estates Il titles.
The new-1edged nobleman will he mar
r1ed In the cathedral at Warsaw. and ths
countess. his life partner, can reflect With
a sigh OF relief and happiness on the fact
that, II the course of true love does NOT
run smooth. alTs well that ends wei. and
that In such a cause past pain In pleasIrs
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-27
FORTUNE SMILED ON HIM.
Olga Petron Falls in Love With .
Tramp Who Had Saved
Her life


From the London Daily Telegraph.
A touching and romantic story Of true
love beautifully rewarded, which comes
to us from St. Petersburg. conclusively
refutes the poets hasty statement that
tho cold In cline are cold in blood" h
curtain rose on the first act Of this pretty
drama some two years 6 in that dreary
quarter of the Northern Palmyra which
is washed by the sea.
A young girl Of is. the daughter Of a
humble but well-to-do gardener. fell into
the waters of the Gulf of Finland. and was
about to disappear forever, when a brave
man standing on the brink plunged head
long into the waters and, risking his own
en- recovered her senses than she lost her
heart to her rescuer. and rewarded him
with winsome smiles that would have turn
ed the head of an anchorite.
The grateful father, too. added his thanks
to his daughters, and offered the strange
man a sum equivalent to els as a token
of his gratitude, for the maiden was his
that. although he was badly in van of
hard cash, he could accept nothing for an
act which was its own reward. Touched
by this unwonted modesty the parents and
their daughter begged the stranger to. at
least. communicate his name and address.
This. however, he resolutely refused to
do On the very reasonable grounds thai
police. and. while quite ready to sacrifice
his life for a fellow creature. he was I'M
willing to risk his liberty for a mere ex-
preston Of thanks. Such a disclosure, 1t
might be supposed. would damp the enthus-
iasm and stifie the love Of young Olga