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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-11-03

The following letter was written to
the Goldsboro Argus by a negro,
Calvin Brock, whom the editor OF
that paper vouches for as "a man of
character and property, and one who
eniovs the confidence and esteem of
all classes" Writing from Mt.
Olive, under date of October 27th. he
SAYS:
1t looks to ME like the time has
fully come when every intelligent
negro should take into close consider
alton the true condition of his race.
We are distinct race, and doubtless
always will be. There are some
things too plain for us to ignore.
We need friends and must have them.
Who are our best friends in this State
and county? We know who, and
what political party it was that gave
us all that we have worth mentioning
in this State, il We will honestly
admit it. How can we prove TO the
world that we understand what law
and order and freedom and civilian
ton mean, and that we will help to
uphold and establish the same? The
answer is readily by cooperating
| with the very best white men of this
State and county in selecting men to
fill the several offices who are fully
able to come up to the requirements
of the situation. Intelligence and
| wealth make a man out OF any race.
and without them man is not much
of a man, it makes no difference what
race he comes from. The Anglo
Saxon race is 25O or 800 years ahead
of us in every respect. Take the
negro out of Office and the very best
white people of the South have no
objection to him Mt all, but put him
in office and they have, without re
gard to their political belief.
Just SO long as the negro votes
.olidlv together, the color line will
be drawn. am fully satisfied that
it will be decidedly best for the
negro to divide his vote. That
course would kill out multitude OF
evils that the race has to undergo a
we stand. As race we have been
taken the advantage OF ever since We
have been voter. The Democrats
promised us nothing and gave US al
that we have and enjoy. The Re
pubicans and Populists promise al
and give us nothing but some littl'
petty offices, and those right where
we will be hated. / say to ever,
colored man and woman, let us turn
our ambition on those things that i
takes to make great men and women
and use more prudence in our politl
cal course.
Four years ago we gave ourselve
bad blow; and two years ago W
mended that lick. have asked tn
Almighty God if it is possible tha
we will give ourselves the third blow
Brothers, can we afford to remain
preiudiced? Can one of us afford +
turn his back on his best friends
Can we continue to show our ignor
ance to the world? We need a lin
of distinction drawn among our
selves. in our churches, in our schools
, and in our general society. am bu
an humble farmer. | had rather b
a poor farmer than any other kind {
a poor man. | had rather be rlc
farmer than any other kind OF rlc
man.
Yours for the better,
CALVIN BROCK.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-11-03
OUR LESSON FROM GEORGIA.

The result OF the Georgia election
is known to all The Atlanta J0WToal
reviews the situation and welcomes
the Populists as follows:
The vote cast in the State election
shows that thousands of POpulists
have returned to the Democratic
fold.
This is happy return.
They should all come back home.
The doors of the Democratic party OF
Georgia are wide open and a royal
welcome awaits them.
The Populists lose more than half
of their counties this year. Of the
164. .Os9 votes for Governor the Peo-
pies Party did not poll more than
5000. The vote shows. too. that
Populists repudiated fusion.
The whole vote in Georgia was 20
per cent. smaller than in 1896. and
vet the majority for Governor is
more than 100 per cent. greater than
two wears ago.
The Populists will have less than
ten representatives in the house and
none in the Senate this year. hiIe
they have made an honest. conscien-
tious effort to build up party IN
Georgia. it is clear that a vast ma
joritv of the people are against them.
1t is also clear that by coming back
into the Democratic party the Pop
ulists can do great good.
1t is gratifying to note that thous-
ands of them are coming home. and
it is sincerely to be hoped that they
will all come back.
Now is the time for the Populist:
to make happy return to the Demo
cratic fold. where warm welcome
awaits them.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-11-03
What Ais You?

Do YOU, feel dull languid, low-spirited,
fullnes- or bloating after eating. tongue
coated. bitter or bad taste in mouth, irreg-
ular appetite. frequent headaches, float
ing specks" before eyes, nervous pTostra-
ton and drOwSiness after meals? Ii you
have any number of these symptoms, you
are suffering from torpid liver and dys-
pepsia. The more complicated your dis
ease the greater the number of symptoms.
No matter what stage it has reached, Dr:
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Will
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-11-03
The Best Plaster

i piece of flannel damPened with Cham
berlain's Pain Balm aud bolnd on 10 the
affected parts is superior 10 any plaster,
When troubled with a pain in the chest or
side, or lame back. give 1t trlal. on
are certain to be more than pleased with the
prompt relief which it affords. PAIN Ba I'm
is also certain cure for rheumatism. For
sale by Dorsey Drug Co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-11-03

When the Anglo-Saxon wills to 10
a thing he finds way. That IS the
history of the race, and the Anglo
Saxon people of North Carolina are
aroused now as we never have known
them to be before. Their dearest
interests are at stake and they pro-
pose to safeguard them.-"inston
| Sentilel.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-11-03

WITH eleven negroes on one jury
in New Hanover county. negro dom
ination" does not seem to be so far
awav as the fusionists would have US
believe. What would Mecklenburg
county man say if he saw eleven ne
groes in the jury box when he had
case in court 9-Charlott N3US.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-11-03
Blood Will Tell.
{ Washington Evening Messenger

One Of the most significant incl
dents we have heard during the
campaign was related to US yester-
day. Said our informant: Il have
lust visited. on business. every saw
mill in Beaufort and Hyde counties.
Nearly every one OF these mills are
owned and conducted by Northern
men that never voted anything but
the Republican ticket, yet every one
Of these gentlemen. but one, viii
vote the Democratic ticket. from
candidate for Congress to township
constable" This is an object lessor
for those white Republicans who tol
the sake Of office are combining with
the negro to fasten negro rule on
North Carolina.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-11-03

Overcome evil with good. Overcome
your cough, and colds with One Minute
Cough Cure. 1t is SO good children cry
for it. 1t cures Group, bronchitis, pneu-
monia, grippe and all throat disease. Phil
II Thomas
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-11-03

Soothing, healing, cleansing. De witt
Witch Hazel Silve is the implacaoie
enemy Of sores. burns and wounds. IL
never fails to cure Piles. You may rely
upon il. Phil ii. Thomas.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-11-03

Late TO bed and early to rise, prepares
man for his home in the skies. But early
to bed and Little Early Riser, the pill
that makes life longer and better and
wiser. Phil H. Thomas.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-11-03
HARRIS, GOOCH Il COMPANY.

ing this insult and many other in
suits and outrages. by rope or shot
guns, they will pass upon them at
the polls, next month, and their vir-
dict then and there will be more
effective for the good of their State
than the execution of any mandate
from the court of Judge Lynch.
The Star concludes its editorial
thus:
I'VE are opposed to mob violence,
but if there was ever just cause for
swinging a miscreant to limb with
out the consent Of judge or jury, the
men OF North Carolina have it now
presented to them. Even a Demo-
cratic victory at the polls in Novem-
Der cannot wipe out the dastardly
insult 1t Will take heavier mis-
sic than paper ballot to remove the
stain now resting upon the manhood
Of the Old North State
In 1887 Mr.. Thomas Mcintosh. Of Allen
town. Tenn, had an attack Of dysentery
which became chronic. Il was treated by
the nest physicians in East Tennessee with
ont cure" he SAYS. "Finallv 1 tried
,hamberiain'- Collie, Cholera and Diarrhpa
Remedv. After using about twelve bottles
was cured sound and WELL For sale by
Dorsey Drug Co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-11-03


thee!
Rest not content in thy darkness clOd-
Work for some good be it ever so slowly.
Cherish some flower be it ever so lowly.
Let thy good deed be thy prayer to thy God.
LUCY Gloss PARKER,
President Vance County Chapter n. L.
Division United Daughters OF the Con-
federacy.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-11-03
Race Problem Viewed
BY 4 NEGRO OF CHARACTER AND
PROPERTY.

A Calm, Conservative Opinion of
rlan Who Has the Best Interests of
His Race at Heart-Does Not Think
the Negro Finds His Position and
Destiny in Office Holding or PoIiti-
cal Pursuits.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-11-03

MANY household is saddened by death
because Of the failure to keep on hand a
safe and Absolutely cPrtaia cure for Group
such as One Minute Cough Cure. See that
vour little ones are protected against
emergency. Phil Ii Thomas.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-11-03

Handsome line OF silks for shirt waists
and trimmings, also satins. etc, at
II. THOMASON'S.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-11-03

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con-
stipation.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-11-03
Accident insurance.
Best and Cheapest.

Henderson, Y. C., March 18Th, 1893.
The Preferred Accident Insurance 90.
Your favor of March 18th, enclosing
check for 5000 PAYABLE 10 John l.. Curiin.
administrators of T.. q. Barnes, deceased,
in full settlement nf Policy No. o2l96l3, In
favor OF T. g. Barnes, received. ] have
had Nh Currin sign the receipt sent to me.
and | enclose same herein % You, together
with the original policy. | desire. in be-
half of my clients and myself. to thank
YOU for your prom p'neS- III the settlement
of this matter. We shall commend Your
company whenever opportunity presents.
and we trust and bciirvc that the prompt
adjustment nf this claim will add much
TO your business in this section With ap-
preciatioa Ior the courteous manner III
which YOU have dealt with me in This
transaction, am, etc, ..
nc ZOLLICOFFER.
Do you not need an accident policy; oti
can get no better or cheaper Insurance.
For narttcular- aunly to
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-11-03
Phil Il. Thomas, Henderson, n. c.

Remember you can have goods deliver
ed any where in town absolutely irce ol
charge. from II. THOMASON'S.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-11-03

@UkE rheumatism by taking
~ Hoods Sarsaparilla, which by neu-
tralizing the acid in the blood perma-
nently relieves aches and PAINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-11-03
HUMPHREYS
CURES

NJ. Fever, Congestion.
No . Worms.
NJ. 3 Infants Diseases
No. + Diarrhea.
No. : Coughs & Colds.
No. 9 Headache.
No. TO Dyspepsia, indigestion
No. If Delayed Periods.
Nc. t2 LeuChOrrca-
N. 13 Group.
N. IL Skin Diseases.
n. is rheumatism.
y. 10 Catarrh.
n. 27 Kidney Diseases.
NJ. 81 Sore Throat.
Nc. II Grip {, Hay Fever.
D- Hum;,hrcvS' Homeopathic Manual OF
n.~ t~e> at your Druggists or Mailed free;
~.. by druggists or sent GA receipt of .-Gts
5tt- orS1 Humphreys Med. Co. Cor. " liiiahi
All elm Sts New York.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-11-03
Daughters Of COnfederacy.
MEET IN CONVENTION AT WASH
INGTON, N. c.

a Delightful and Harmonious Occas-
ion, Showing a Glorious Years
Work-Report of President of Vance
County Chapter Enthusiastically
ReCeived-Henderson Chosen as the
Place for Holding Next Convention.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-11-03
No Griipe

When you take Hoods Pills. The big old fash.
ioned. sugarcoated pills. which tear you all to
pieces, are not in il with Hoods. Easy 10 take
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-11-03

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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-11-03

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The age-herald., 1898-08-13
sUICIDED AT OPELIKA
Albert Sidney Watkins Sent Two Bullets
 Crashing Through His Body.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald
 opelika, Aug 12-Mr. Albert Sidney Watkins, aged 20 years, member or one of the oldest families in this section, and himself popular handsome and cultured' walked out on the front porch of his fathers residence at o'clock this evening and sent a bullet crashing through his body near the heart and another through his brain. Death resulted almost in stantly.
 Tie whole city is plunged into grief at the awful act and his friends are horri- fled. No cause is assigned for the deed as his prospects were brilliant and he had every incentive to live.
 The rash act has almost prostrated his family. His father, Captain Frank Wat kins, is a man of much prominence and great influence in this section and the family are relatives of General Albert Sidney Johnston, after whom the deceased was named.
The age-herald., 1898-08-13
SELECTING CAMP SITES.
Huntsville is Preparing for the Recep-
 ton of the Troops

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Huntsville, Aug. 12.-Captain Milton Humes and T. W. Pratt have been dele gated by the city council to select camp sites for the eleven regiments that have been ordered here from Tampa, Fla. Sev- eral convenient localities are under con- sideration and as any of them can be easi- ly secured, the choice will be left with the army officers. It is likely that the divis- ion ordered here will be camped in several different places, as it now seems to be the policy of the war department to establish small camps instead of large ones.
 The people of the city have taken great deal of interest in the matter of securing a military camp for Huntsville, and two committees have been engaged in the work several weeks. Captain Humes and MT. Pratt made a visit to Washington and con- ferred with the department officials. The city council has agreed to furnish water free to the camps.
 The chamber of commerce, city council and court of county commissioners are now engaged in an effort to have Grigsby' s Rough Riders now at Chickamauga, march through the country and establish a camp here A suitable site has been measured off in West Huntsville, and if Colonel Grigsby concludes to come the city will begin work on laying a two inch pipe from the big spring to the camp. Other induce ments have been offered the command, and officers who have been detailed to visit here and look into matters have been fa- vorably impressed.
The age-herald., 1898-08-13
A DAY AT GADSDEN.
Republicans Will Establish Congress
 sional Headquarters.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Gadsdn, Aug. 12.-Hon Frank Lathrop, republican nominee for congressman from the Seventh district, will open up head quarters in this city at an early date. It is rumored by some republicans here that Lathrop will be taken down and the re- publicans will indorse the populist nominee, whoever he may be. the convention being called for next Wednesday, the 17th, at Albertsville. Congressman Howard is out in a letter declining to be candidate, and o. D. Street of Marshall may be the man.
 Lieutenant Joe l.. Daniel of Company c, First Alabama regiment, who has just recovered from a severe attack Of malarial fever, has received notice from Colonel Higdon stating that the regiment was full and no more men were needed.
 The citizens of the Fifth ward at the last meeting of the city council petitioned that body to appoint them an alderman to rep resent the ward, as Alderman Christopher was absent. The matter was postponed and that gentleman has since returned and will resume his duties as alderman.
 The city council has ordered new lot of hose for the fire company.
 The fourth annual convention of the Etc. wah county Sunday school convention was in session at the Presbyterian church In this city Wednesday and Thursday and A good crowd was in attendance The talks made and essays read were all good and the crowd present was well entertained.
 c. D. Alexander, the United States com missioner at Atta1la, against whom some sensational charges were made by examin- are saws there is no truth whatever in inc charges and proposes to see the thing out.
 The Alabama and Georgia Long Distance Telephone company has opened up several new offices in St. Clair county, as follows: fell City, Eden, Coal City, Riverside, Ea- sonyille and Cropnell.
 Gilden W. Riddle and Miss Lula Ford were married at Etowaton on the llth.
 There will be a big picnic eand dance at Walkers Springs, near Keener, on the 2Oth of August. M
 J1ncle Ben Smith died near Attalla on the Atb and was buried with Masonic honors. :
 Mrs. P L.. Buffigton, daughter f ex-Rep- Representative G. B. Wade, died at Haley resentative G. B. Wade, died at Haley vile. Winstn county, on the Sd, and was buried in Brfstow Cove.
 fudge Bilbro has majority of 234S for c,rcuit judge over W. H. Standifer, repub- lican nominee.
 There is good deal of talk among the nonulites here of a contest by w. B. Bee- son. populist candidate for probate judge, on the grounds that Gadsden beat was H. legal because not held in the court house. The democrats laugh at the idea
The age-herald., 1898-08-13
POSTMASTER WILSON
Has Made His Bond and Will Soon Take
 Charge of Bessemer Office.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Bessemer, Aug 12.-J. c. Wilson, the new postmaster, has made his bond and sent it on to Washington and expects to take charge of the post office in day or two It is understood that E. K. Huey, the pres ent efficient assistant postmaster, will con- tinue to hold the same position after MT. Wilson takes charge. This arrangement will give entire satisfaction to the people of BesSemer
 At a recent meeting of the board of di- rectors7 of the Bessemer Building and Loan association in the office of P. T. Whilden and company, Mr. Whilden resigned office of secretary, and Lee Moody was elected to take his place.
 At the meeting of the city council to hear the final report of the committee appointed to investigate the changes and extension of the water works, 1t was decided in sub- stance that the city give permission to the company to build a reservoir within the city limits on condition that no surface water be permitted to enter the reservoir, and at any time if it becomes menace to the health of the city the. company be required to remove it at their Expense.
 J. K Dimmck, genefal manager Of the American Pipe and FoHpdry company; J. c. Rice, secretary, and M&Ssrs. Pelham and Goodapple, prominent attonueys or Anhis- ton, have been in town osAof the week on important business.
The age-herald., 1898-08-13
A NEGRO KILLED.
He Assaulted Lowell Richardson in
 Perry County and Was Shot.

Special Correspondence to Age-Herald.
 Selma, Aug 12.-On Tuesday last on the place of Suttles & Jones. just across the Dallas county line and into Perry, occurred fight between MT. Lowell Richardson and Archie Kennedy, which resulted in the death this morning of the latter, negro, at his brothers house in this city.
 It seems that the negroes in the neigh borhood wanted to give a barbecue and Kennedy secured carcas from MT. Rich ardson, promising to pay for it in work. Tuesday morning he failed 10 come to work and MT. Richardson went over and got after him. A quarrel was had and the two men clinched. The negro grabbed a stick and struck MT. Richardson over the head, in- fiicting scalp wound. The latter pulled his pistol and fired, but the two men were so close together that the negro pushed the pistol off, Another shot from the pistol the negro lodged but the third attempt proved successful and the ball entered the negros abdomen.
 The wounded negro was brought to Selma and every effort was made to save his life, but the cavity had been penetrated and death resulted.
 The scene of the affray is not far from Felix, in Perry county, and is therefore in the hands of the authorities of that county.
The age-herald., 1898-08-13

the lights in the establishment of Stovall dSS Green, just underneath the hall proper were being extinguished, one of the large swinging lamps dropped to the floor and In short time a confiagration seemed im- ninqent. By aint of hard work the fire was extinguished ~4434 3.
 The confederate veterans are expecting 2. great time in the city hall tonight, when they will meet for the purpose of organ izing camp at this place. Preparations for the organization of good sized camp nave been effected and if the attendance is all that is desired and expected Pratt City will have a camp which will reflect credit upon the city.
 It is reported that MT. G. B. Bevil has purchased the property of w. G. orme, in the lower part of the city and will with Tn a short time open up furniture store thereupon. The structure will be Of brick and will materially add to his portion of the town.
 The contract for the erection of the resi- dence of MT. Job Going, on East High lands, has been let and the work of build ing will soon begin. The house will De an eight room two-story building.
 Mrs. J. T. Rogers has returned home from a visit to Deatsville.
 Miss Annie Lee Culverhouse from P ant ersvflle, who has been the guest of Miss Minnie Culverhouse, will return home to- morrow morning.
 Dhi' SlCero lTdiHer HdS feturHeu lo tHS city from the Sioss Iron and Steel com pany's mines, where he has been work ng for some time.
 MT. Sam Mumah has accepted a position with the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Ra'lro' d company at Blue Creek.
 None of the mines are running today, it being the usual holiday of the miners and mine workers. West Pratt mines are running full time today.
 MT. Pick Burns was robbed of a sum of money which was in his overall pocket a few days since. He has not located the thief as, yet, but has instituted active search for him.
 Miss Lula Wakefield entertained friends last night at her home. near Ida Station. Quite pleasant time was spent by the young people present and delicious refresh ments were served during the evening.
The age-herald., 1898-08-13
NOT A CANDIDATE.
Howard Announces That He Does Not
 Want Another Nomination.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Cullman, Aug. 12.-Congressman M. W. Howard announces in the following letter that he will not stand for reelection to congress from the Seventh district:
 "Cullman, Ala, Aug. 10 1898. ITO the Populists of the Seventh Congress sional District:
 "I take this method of informing you that I will not be a candidate for renomina- tion to the F'ifty-sixth congress- My pri- vate business demands ali my attention and I do not feel that I could give that time to my official duties which would be re- quired. In declining a renomination de- sire to express my profundest thanks to every popuist in the district for the loyal, enthusiastic support given me in the past, and pledge myself to labor untiringly in the future for the advancement of our cause. M. w. HOWARD"