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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29
TAKEN PRISONERS
FIFTEEN AMERICANS CAPTURED
BY INSURGENTS.

The Yorktown Goes on an Expedi-
ton to Bnler to Rescue and Bring
Away the Spanish Forces Who
Were Surrounded by Insurgents,
and Fifteen of Her Men Are Made
Prisoners - Thei Fate Is I'm
knOyvn-The News Causes Much
Excitement in Naval Circ1es-Ef-
forts Will BE Made to Secure
Their Speedy Release.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29
SUGAR WAR ENDING.
An Incident Indicating That an
Agreement las Been Reached.

An Incident INDICATING That an
Agreement Has Been Reached.
New York, April 19.-Announcement
has been made by all suger retiners
that they had withdrawn the guaran-
tees of thirty to sixty days of the mar
ket price on date of arrival of sugar at
the point where the buyer did business.
Hereafter all sugar bought will have
to be paid for at the prices ruling on
the day of purchase. Some sugar
brokers intimate that the action of re-
finers in simultaneously withdrawing
their guarantees seems to point to a
confirmation of the rumors recently
current that the American Sugar Re
filming company and the opponents had
arrived at some agreement in reference
to the trade policy.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29
AT PARA.

American Cruiser Gets a Splendid
Reception.
New York, April 10. = A dispatch
from Para says: The United States
steamer Wilmington has received a
splendid reception from the govern
ment authorities here.
Under orders given by the navy de-
partment the gunboat Wilmington is
making a cruise up the Amazon river
for the purpose of displaying the Amer
lean flag. N5
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29
THREATEN VIOLENCE.

stamp Mill striker. at Calumet May
Resort t 1t.
Calumet, Mich, April 22.-The strik-
ers at the stamp mill are getting ugly
and threaten violence should the man
agelnent bring men from the mines to
work+athe mills. Superintendent
Charles Kraus addressed the men,
asking them to return to work, but
they refused. The mines are 5stll1 shut
down on account of the mill strike and
the situation is becoming more serious.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29
Japan's American Lines.

VupuM'b AmerIC6n L1ne0.
San Francisco, April 20. - Prince
Konoye Of Japan is authority for the
statement that the parliament of his
country has decided to grant subsidies
to the two steamship companies now
operating lines between the Orient and
this coast. This will mean that each
Of the companies will at once build
for the trade between Yokohama and
San Francisco and for that between
Yokohama and Seattle, three ships
which will be as large as those now
in service.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29
SWEPT BY FLAMES
FIRES DESTROY MUCH
PROPERTY.

Fire in Nebraska Consuming Every
thing in Its Path-Two Men Are
Burned to Death in an EMOft TO
Save Their Property-The Fire
Started I'm tbs Sand Hills and Ii
Raging North and Northwest OF
Broken Bow In Culyer County
Thou.and. of Dollars Worth of
Property Being Consumed In
Brown County.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29
LIVE STATE TOPICS.
IMPORTANT DECISION OF THE SU-
PREME COURT.

he Forthcoming Binder Irvine
Plant-Alleged Evasion of the
State Insurance Law-BraddOck
Extension of the 500 q Matter of
Great InterestAttOrney rum Ell
forts for Reinstatement-Seeding
O%DeratiOns In Full Blast-New In.
dian School at Building at ElbO-
woods-Insane Asylum Bonds Adj
vertiseL.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29

Colonizing by syndicate is a develop
ment having possibilities that the 1tal-
ian government is likely to discover by
reason of it's lease to capitalists of it's
Red Sea colony of Eritrea. The lessees
agree to pay one million dollars a year,
and a royalty on the net profits. Other
terms of the agreement require the
capitalists to preserve order, collect
duties and resist attacks from outsid-
ers. It is expected that the govern
ment and the syndicate will find the
compact profitable. What of the well
fare of the colonists? That is another
question. While government and CAPT.
talists count their gains, they may
reckon their losses-in taxes.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29

The decision of Judge jenkins in
the Federal Circuit Court in the Cham
pion case, which involves the On
struction of the term 'state'' in acts of
congress, was a great surprise to the
government attorneys. The partic-
ular question was whether the defend
ant, by shipping lottery tickets from
California to New Mexico, violated the
federal law prohibiting lottery tick
cts from being transferred from one
state to another" Now, California is
a state, while New Mexico is still a
territory, and the curious plea was set
up that the a%nti-lottery statute did not
apply to territories, since it does not
mention them and speaks of states"
only.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29
TO CARRY THE COMMISSION.
The Badger Being Put in Readiness
to Sail ON the 18th,

The Badger Being Put I'm Readiness
to Sail ON the 18TH.
San Francisco, April 19.-The United
States steamer Badger has gone to the
Union Iron works for repairs, there be-
ing no roo for her at Mare Island.
The work will be rushed so she can
sail for Apia with the Samoan COM
mission on the 25th inst. Dr. w. s.
Solf, recently appointed president of
the municipality of Apia. has arrived
here en- route to Samoa. AS it is posi-
BILE that the new commission may af-
feet his position, he says he will await
instructions here before leaving for the
Islands.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29
DIED NEAR HER HUSBAND.

Demise at Manila Of the Young
Bride of. . kansas Volunteer Of
1icer.
Kansas City, April 10. A private
death of Mrs. Buchan, the young bride
of .CaptsaBuchan, Company B, Twen-
tieth Kansas volunteers. She married
Capt. Ruchan at San Francisco and.
went to Manila as u stowaway on a
government transport.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29
sails Tor Manua.

San Francisco, April 18.-The trans.
port Hancock will sail to-day for Ma
Mia with the Twenty-lrst infantry
regiment. Several other transports win
depart during the week. The Grant Is
due here from Manila in a few days,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29
Starting for Manila,

New York, April 22.-One battalion
Of the Thirteenth United. States infan-
try, consisting Of Companies B, d, r
and /, left Governors island for Ma
Mia. At Buffalo they will be joined
by two battaliOns. A year ago this day
the Thirteenth infantry left Governors
island to 60 to Cuba.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29
REsCUE,s TASK.

To Tow the Reina Mercedes From
Santiago to Norfolk.
New York, April 22-The new wreck
ing steamer Rescue, of the Merritt
Chapman Wrecking company, is being
fitted out here for Il trip to Santiago,
Cuba. 8She is the largest wrecking
vessel afloat. and received orders to
sail on May Is. The Rescue is going
to Santiago to tow the raised Spanish
cruiser Reina Mercedes to Norfolk, Va.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29

The difference between a politician
and a statesman is that the politician
is content with notoriety, while the
statesman isn't satisfied with anything
less than reputation.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29

A magazine is conducting a ballot in
order to ascertain the names OF forty
most eminent authors. This ought 10
relieve Mr.. Richard Harding Davis
uncertainty as to the identity of the
other thirty.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29
b

investigation Committee Recom-
mends That Criminal Charges Be
Brought.
Harrisburg, Pa, April 19.-The brl-
berry investigation committee con
mended to the house that criminal
proceedings be instituted in the courts
against nine persons (named) for cor
rupt solicitation in connection with the
balloting for United States senator and
the consideration of the McCarrell jury
bill. The house postponed further con-
sideration of the report until to-day.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29

Perhaps the most conspicuous thing
In the way of a sinecure is the posi-
ton of the Philippine officer who was
detailed to look after the American
prisoners.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29

There are few things impossible IN
themselves, and the application neces-
sary to make them succeed is more
often wanting than the meansv
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29
Plagae In Paris.

81 8. Plag0e In Paris.
Paris, April 22.-The Froude gives
rumor that three cases OF the plague
have occurred among the employees of
one Of the big shops Of the city to
which the disease was brought in1car-
pets Of Eastern manufacture.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29
Knocked out By Garan..

NM0cKeu Out by GaFdneD,
Wheeling, w. Va, April aO.-Before
the biggest crowd ever in the Metro
poKtan club, Oscar Gardner Of this
city, knocked out Joe Hopkins Of But.
falo, N. ", in the fifteenth round OF
what was to have been q twenty-round
bout.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29

Tommy Ryan and Billy Stiff met at
Leonard's club, Davenport, Iowa, for
e tw~enty-found 50. Ryan getting the
deci6ion.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29
HilI cets the Dulrth R..a.

NH Geto the UuIuth Read,
Duluth, MIMI, April 20.-James ].
Hill 10 reported to have acquired con.
troll oe the St. Paul r Duluth rood.
thus sholtsnins his line from here Is
IT, Twin Cities.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29
Frirhtfullx 1890

500 EIf 8MI
Brady Island, Neb. April 1O.-While
Sighting q prairie fire which started
near Vrooman Mrs. Anderson was
1rightfully burned and will di1. Her
nephew and sons were badly burned.
nsSnsEroNN sescaped.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29

A set of mortals has risen who be-
tieve that truth is not a printed spec
ulation but a practical fact.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29

Some marriages are failures and
some are but temporary embarrass-
mentS.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29

Some heroes are proud of the scars
they have left on others.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29

The homelier a girl is the more help
che is to her mother.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29

The man who does the pushing Is
not necessarily behind the world.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29

for the instruction and training of
teachers in the state during the sum-
mer months, will soon besa thing Of the
past, and will this year be almost en-
tirely superseded by the teachers
training school. State Supt. Hallano
has arranged for training schools in
many Of the counties Of the state. and
SO distributed them that their advant-
ages will be available to teachers ev-
erywhere. An excellent corps Of III
%structors has been provided, and the
resultant benefit to the teachers will
be great. =
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-04-06

KITTRELL, n. c., April 5, $50.
OEDITOR GOLD LEAF:-Mrs. c. B.
Cheatham and her little daughter
Sallie Charles, have been here several
days visiting Mr.. and Mrs. c. W.
Raney.
Quite number of our people have
been vaccinated recently Most OF
them have .'beautiful' arms.
Mrs. Joe Person left some days ago
to travel in the interest of her
Remedy.
MIR. and Mrs. James c. Thompson
have moved from Raleigh. They will
reside with Mr.. f. A. Fuller. Mrs.
Thompson's father, whose health is
quite feeble.
Miss Caddie Williams spent last
week here, returning to Franklinton
yesterday.
Mr.. Claiborne Alfred was one of the
members Of an Easter house party at
Mr.. William Kimball's, near Tar
River. He went up Sunday morning.
Mr.. S. M. Blacknall spent Easter at
Franklinton.
Messrs. T. l.. and Robert Williams
came Saturday night from Raleigh to
spend Easter with their parents.
They returned yesterday.
Fishing was the sport most indulg-
ed in here Easter Monday, tho it was
rather cold for any marvellous sue
cess.
The children had an enjoyable egg
hunt in the Episcopal church yard.
Weren't we all surprised to awake
yesterday morning and find a mantle
of snow covering the ground? This
is surely a winter long to be remem-
bered. =.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-04-06

Notice is hereby given that
AN act to provide a short
form for agricultural liens
and chattcl mortgages, and to
prescribe the fees for probat-
ing and registering the same,
was passed by the late Cen
eral Assembly Of North Caro-
lima; and that Vance county
is one of the counties to which
said act applies. All persons
interested will take notice and
govern themselves accord
ingly.
By order of the Board of
County Commissioners.
K. w. EDWARDS,
Clerk to the Board.
March 81, 1899.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-04-06
ANOTHER CURE FOR SMALLPOX.
This Time the Prescription of Fam
Gus Paris Physician.

On the first page OF the GOLD LEAF
last week we published ..cure and
preventive of smallpox" as given by
a correspondent Of the Liverpool
Mercury, the recipe being that Of a
well known physician of Dorking,
England, and vouched for BY many
others. Following is another formula
the prescription of famous Partisan
physician, name not given. The
person who furnished it to the pub
LEGATION in which it originally ap-
peared, says:
l herewith append a recipe which has
been used to my knowledge in hundreds
OF cases. 1t will prevent or cure the
smallpox though the pttings are filing.
When Jenner discovered cowpox in Eng
land. the world OF science hurled an ava
lanche OF fame upon his head, but when
the most scientific school of medicine in
the word-that OF Paris-published this
recipe as a solid panacea for smallpox,
1T passed unheeded. 1t is as unfailing as
tate, and conquers in every instance. 1t
is harmless when taken by we'll person.
1T will also cure scarlet fever. Here is
the recipe as | have used it, and cured
my CHiiuItH vi SCdTiet lever, mere nc Is as
| have used it to cure smallpox, when
learned physicians said the patient must
die, it cured
Sulphate zinc, one grain.
Foxglove, (digitalis) one grain.
Half a teaspoonful OF sugar; mix with
two tablespoonful of water.
When thoroughly mixed add four
ounces OF water. Take a spoonful every
hour. Either disease will disappear in
twelve hours. For a child, smaller doses,
according to age. If counties would
compel their physicians to use this there
would be no need of pest houses. you
value advice and experience, use this for
that terrible disease.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-04-06

From the New York Examiner the
following reference to well known
and popular minister. Rev. NJ. v.
McDuffie, native of this State and
former pastor of the Henderson
Baptist church, is taken. His friends
will be glad to hear from him and to
learn of his continued well doing in
good work. The Examiner says:
The Prospect street church, East
Orange, n. j., Rev. NJ. V. McDuffie
pastor, has just closed the first year of
sef-sustained life. Until the present
pastorate the church was assisted by the
mother church each year with an ap-
preparation OF 5000 or $500. Last year
the church no only sustained itself but
paid off deficiency Of several hundred
dollars, brought over from other years,
and gave three times as much to mis-
sions and other benevolences as it had
ever given before The church has in
creased the pastors salary, employed a
quartette choir and voted q salary to
the organist. The church and Sunday
school recently had the largest at
tendance at the regular session that it
has ever had in it's history. Pastor
McDuffie has organized a society in West
Orange, to which he breaches every Sun
day afternoon, and which, from present
Indications, will some day develop into
church. The church assisted the
North Orange church last year in the
support OF q mission among the Ital-
ians in Orange, which is prospecting.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-04-06
NOTICE..

Tax Collector for Town c
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-04-06
Attention, Old Veterans +!

There will be an important meet
ing of the Old Veterans of Vance
county at the Court House in Hen
derson on Saturday, the 18th day OF
April, at 10 o'clock a. M, for the pur-
pose of reorganization and election
of officers preparatory to attending
the reunion at Charleston, S. c.. on
the 9th, 10th, 18th and 18th Of May.
All come prepared to pay their
annual dues to the General Assocla-
ton and bring along basket Of meat
and bread and lets have good old
time together.
This will be good time for the
sons of Confederate veterans to or
ganize and we request them to come
forward and meet with US and form q
camp Of the Sons Of Confederate
Veterans.
W. K. GREEN, Sergeant.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-04-06
Rev. T. M. johnson.

Rev. T. M. johnson, who has been
here since Monday, returns home to-
day. Monday night at the M. P.
church he gave an exhibition with the
stereopticon showing scenes connect
ed with the church, its prominent
men of the past and present, lead
ing educational institutions, publ
cation houses, church buildings, etc.
illustrative of the growth and prog
ress of that denomination Last
night scenes from Ten Nights in a
Bar-room" and other temperance
views were presented to a very large
audience. AS former pastor of the
NJ. p. church in Henderson Mr.. John
son has a host Of friends and admir-
ers regardless OF denominational lines
who were glad to see him and fee
his cordial hand grasp.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-04-06
Christian EndeavOr Notes.

The regular business meeting of
the Society was postponed until next
Sunday night, when the committees
will be expected to report for March.
The Easter service in connection with
the SEVENTEEN anniversary precluded
the possibility of having a Christian
Endeavor meeting.
The service Sunday morning was
an impressive one; it was begun by
the choir with the Old Easter Anthem,
one of the prettiest ever written.
The programme, as announced in the
GOLD LEAF, was carried out with
some slight variations.
The solo by Miss Murchison was SO
we'll rendered and so highly apprec-
lated that it was called for again for
the afternoon service; 'sChrist Hath
Won the Victory was also asked to
be repeated. Both were rendered in
the afternoon in the place Of hymns
as announced.
The Subject of the sermon was,
s.Where have We laid my Lord" the ser
mon was very impressive, and at times
the speaker was eloquent. The diff
fcrent addresses by the laymen in the
afternoon brought out the strong
points of the denomination, and
viewed with Methodist Protestant
eyes were very good.
The Historical Society Of the NJ. p
church in North Carolina was crowd
ed out of the programme and will b'
considered later. l will close think
ing probably some older person viii
write a full description, as it was 1
very enjoyable occasion, and goot
congregations were present, especial
in the afternoon.
OLIVE PEARLE HARRIS,
Corresponding Secretary.
April g. 1899
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-04-06

1t was known that Ed w. Currin,
formerly of Henderson, for several
years member of Battery g., Fifth
Artillery, U. S. Army, stationed at
Fortress Monroe, had gone to Porto
Rico, but nothing had been heard
from him for some months. At the
request of his father Mr. s. w. Cur
rim, enquiry was made about him a
few weeks ago by Mr.. j. l.. Currin.
A letter has just been received which
states that he is in perfect health and
has been made first sergeant ''on ac-
count of efficiency and fine service. ~
Sergeant Currin's battery is stationed
at Fort San Christobol, San Juan,
Porto Rico. His friends will be glad
to hear from him and learn Of his
promotion and good health.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-04-06
Graduate in Embalmin@,

Mr.. ID. w. Hardee has returned
from Baltimore where be went to take
course in embalming, undertaking,
etc. He attended lectures at the
Champion College of Embalming, S.
E. Baker, president; Edgar N. Lupfer,
secretary; f. Myers, M. d., and J. f.
Myers, lecturers and demonstrators.
Mr.. Hardee returns with his diploma
or certificate of graduation, showing
that he attended the full course of
lectures, and received instruction in
arterial, cavity and special embalm-
ing, general and morbid anatomy,
physiology of the absorbant and cir
culatory systems. bacteology, SANTA
ton, preservation, distinction, treat
ment of infectious and contagious
diseases, funeral directing, etc.
Thus equipped and furnished with
the most approved instruments and
apparatus known to the profession,
with a full line of burial cases and
collins, robes and everything neces-
sarv to the successful and satisfactory
conduct of the embalming and under
taking business Mr.. Hardee offers his
services to the public.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-04-06
What Local Agents Did in North Caro-
lima

From the Insurance Herald, of Louis
vile. Ky. the following is taken:
1t will be of interest to under
writer's TO know that the North Caro-
lima Legislature passed the Willard
insurance bill. By doing so North
Carolina has established a separate
department for insurance, and has
elected Mr.. James r. Young. of Hen
derson, \. c.. commissioner. He is
q thoroughly competent, capable and
reliable insurance man. having had
twenty-five Years active experience in
the business. This bill has been pro-
nounced the best insurance law in
any Southern State, the success of
which was due to the energy of Mr..
Nj. 5. Willard. of Wilmington. and
Mr.. j. ID. Boushall. of Raleigh. and
the hearty support given by the State
association of local agents. A num-
Der OF obnoxious bills were killed, and
had it not been for the untiring eff
forts of the insurance men of the
State the insurance business would
have been placed in the department
OF railroad and banking. and an anti
compact bill would have been passed.
The present conditions in North Caro-
lima are pleasing contrast to those
existing III Virginia, South Carolina,
Arkansas and Kentucky, and speak
well for the organization of local
agents, which should encourage the
formation of associations OF agents all
over the country"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-04-06
Narrow Escape From Burning.

Fire came very near destroying the
the old DR.. Alfred Plummer residence
in the Northeast corner of the county
last Thursday. Between l and ,
o'clock the roof was discovered to be
on fire and the alarm was given i'm
mediately. Fortunately Tom Car
roll. of Middleburg, Frank Rose. of
Nutbush. Will Richardson, of Wood
worth. and others were close at hand
and it is mainly due to their cool
headed and heroic efforts that the
building was saved. A large crowd
soon gathered from the surrounding
neighborhood and both white and
colored people rendered timely and
valuable service, to all of whom the
family acknowledge indebtedness and
return grateful and appreciative
thanks. About one-third of the roof
was burned doing damage to the e1-
tent of about $500.