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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-10

5.- COLONEL BAKER SPEAKS.
Colonel Baker opened the argument
IN speech of five minutes, in which
ne claimed that the prosecution had
proved its charges and asked that the
justice impose the fine as required by
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28
THE GREAT LEES.
These Famous Hypnotists to Appear at
Cooper Opera House next Week.

Lees Great Company of Hypnotists
will open a weeks engagement next
Monday evening at Cooper Opera
House. presenting series Of marvel
lous and entertaining performances
that are received every where with
roars of laughter and rounds of ap-
plause by crowded houses. On Mon
day night Mr.. Lee hypnotizes sub
Ject. puts him to sleep and he remains
in that condition without food or
water for twenty-four hours, being
awakened on the stage on Tuesday
night. In Raleigh and Wilmington
the Lees are making their third ap-
pearance and the following from the
Raleigh NeuS and Observer of yester-
day will be of interest:
Did you go to the Academy OF Music
last night to see Prof. Lee, the hypnotist?
If you did you don't regret it-unless
you happened to be one OF the hypnotized
fellows on the stage. If you didn't-well
you just missed all sorts of fun, laugh
ing at the ridiculous antics of these same
hypnotized fellows on the stage.
But it was more than funny, it was
truly wonderful. You should see it by
all means. It's worth any mans time
and money.
My advice is go tonight.
Seats for Monday nights perfor-
nance will be on sale at Thomas
Drug Store at nine O'Clock tomorrow
morning. Reserved seats 35 and so
cents, admission 25 cents. GALLERY
Is cents.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28

Personal.

Mr.. James S. Pirie, former Hender-
son boy, came last week to visit his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Pirie,
and other relatives and friends. MIR.
Pirie left here in 1887 and went to
Birmingham, Ala. This is the first
time be has been back since 1891. He
is now living in New Decatur, in the
employment of the Louisville l. Nash
vile Railroad, having been with them
since 1888. He is foreman of the
woodworking shops, quite an impor-
tant and responsible position when
we consider the fact that 1000 men
are employed in the various depart
ments of the railroad shops with a
payroll Of $50, 900 a month.
Mr.. Pirie has done we'll in other
ways too. He has married since he
left Henderson and in the love and
companionship of a noble woman and
two bright and interesting children
he has been blessed beyond all the
prosperity that has come to him as
the fruits of toll and business pur-
suits.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28
Hints to Patrons of the Post Office

Owing to the many misunderstand-
ings in regard to the U. S. Postal
laws we publish the following which
we hope will save the postal officials
and the general public much trouble
and waste of time if not actual loss:
Writing of any kind more than
the name and address of the sender
subjects the matter to tirst-class
postage and the sender to a fine, if it
is proven that fraud was intended.
1t is the duty of Postmasters to ex-
anime all unsealed packages. When
sealed the postage must be rated
tirst-class, no matter what the con-
tents may be. None other than first
class matter can be forwarded with
out prepayment Of postage in advance.
A request to "Please post" please
distribute" is not permissible on
circulars or wrappers thereof either
written or printed.
When in doubt as to the proper
amount of stamps required have your
matter weighed ard rated as insutfi-
cient postage causes the matter to be
held for the deficiency except, where
one full rate in stamps is attached
! to first t-class matter.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28
One rIerCl1aHt'S View.

The Charlottesville, Va, Progress
discusses the advertising question
from the point of view some merch-
ants take as follows: Zone merch-
ant says my business is so large it
does not need to be advertised, every
body knows it anyhow Well, sit
still and keep quiet and you'll soon
learn that people forget you, that
strangers who are settling in the
community and who have cash to
buy with. never heard ofyoU. These
are the people who take local paper
and who expect to find the most
reliable and successful merchants
advertising in it. II you follow Bre'r
Rabbits plan of action and lay low
and say nuthin, your big business
will soon be small enough to adver-
tise"
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28
Gents Fashionable Apparel

Knox Stiff and Soft Hats.
Arnheim's Tailor-made Clothing.
Rufus Waterhouse Neckwear.
Johnston & Murphy Fine Shoes.
George G. Snow Fine Shoes.
Earl & Wilson Collars and Cuffs.
Manhattan Shirts.
Silk Umbrellas.
We are Manufacturers Agents for the
above lines. They sold all over the United
States and recognized as the best.
PARHAM BROS. co.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28
Concerning the Farmers.

Farmers may have overlooked the
fact but they are expected to keep an
account of the amount of crops grown
by them during the present year for
the purpose of reporting same to the
census takers next year. This rule
is in accordance with directions from
the census department at Washing
ton and must be complied with in
order that anything like an accurate
report may be given.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28
Town Taxes.
OFFICE OF Town TAX COLLECTOR,
HE%DERSON n C. Sept 2Jth !

UFF1CE OF IUW n I AZ VOI.IIENI IVN, 7
HENDERSON, n. C., Sept. 18th 90.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
the Tax Books for the town of Henderson
for the year 1899, have been placed in my
hands for collection. All persons are re-
ouested to make note of the change in the
law and govern themselves accordingly.
No discretion is allowed me and | there
fore ask those who have not paid their
corporation taxes for the current year to
meet me and make settlement AT ONCE
and as the law requires, as further IN
dulgence cannot be given. BY attending
to this matter NOW you will save me
trouble and yourself cost, as | will be
compelled to collect by LEVY AND
SALE all taxes not paid by the time pre-
scribed. j. l.. CURRIN,
Town Tax Collector.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

Iarri advertisements, to appear among
~ matter, VIII ,e charged 10 cents rer
inc. f..r first Insertion. and cents per line
.,r ,;,,-t, inSrrtiO ion thereafter
I,s,sl advertiser: eniS, such adminiStra-
tr-. and rXtcutnrS' tees, comm iSSionerS'
and trustees >ales. summons to nOn-rtSi-
.,ruf> Nc. Will he charged fpr at rates fixed
5v law except when they exec ed c,-rtain
r.uItr space in which case we reserve he
r.,iif tu fix our own price.
obituary notices. reSo!uii MS of respect
,.-,. viii L,. charged for at the Iats of one
,..rtf Ter word: aud the 'sh must oInp-t-
the manuscript. In eases where iri..nds
gnd patrons of the paDrr are concerned NO
rttrs.. Will be made for the first ten lines
a!,uIi . words-or articles not exceeding
that IN length
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28
HELP YOUR PASTOR.
Ways in Which You Can do this Ought
Readily to Suggest Themselves,

The following is taken from the
TEXAS Christian Adrocate. in the hope
that it may be helpful to the reader:
He is Your best friend. and YOU
ought to regard him as brother be-
loved. Look at his library once in
awhile, and it may be you will see
absence of book that will be help
ful to him in his studies. Call round
to the parsonage and occasionally
put in some convenieuces that will
relieve his hardworked little wife Of
much labor and burden. When you
meet him in his rounds, speak kindly
to him and make him feel that you
appreciate his ministry. If you hear
him criticised unjustly, take his part
but do not tell him every thoughtless
thing that some unwise person may
say about him. II, in his conduct,
you see something not exactly prop
er, go to him lovingly and talk the
matter over with him, and if he is
the man he ought to be he will ap-
preciate your interest in him and be
benefited by your wisdom.
Do not speak disparagingly about
MIN or his family anywhere, espec-
tally in the presence Of your children.
They will not forget your remarks,
and when he tries to do them good,
you have rendered this improbable
by your lack Of prudence. If from
any cause whatever, you do not hap
pen to like him, keep that to your
self, pray over it and the little dis
like will disappear. And if he should
happen to offend you, do not pout
and take the grievance to some one
else and treasure the thing against
him, but see him in person, and if he
is at fault he will make the amende
honorable. Love him and teach your
children to love him, and you will
derive great good from the ministra-
tion of the truth as he talks to you at
the Sunday services.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28
warranted
The Great Wallace Show.

One of the best equipped and best
managed tented amusement enter
prises before the public is the Great
Show as it is sometimes called.
The Wallace Show spread its acres of
canvas in Raleigh Monday and thous-
ands Of persons were attracted there
by. The performance, in two rings
and elevated stage, was one of the
finest ever witnessed in the capital
city. 1t was clean and clear cut all
through many of the acts being en-
tirely new. There were perhaps
more feature acts than were ever
seen with any show hereabouts.-
Owing to their number and excellence
it is impossible to speak of all Of
them singly. There were the Nelson
family of acrobats, the Stirk family of
bicyclists, the Livingstons, aerialists,
William Melrose, bareback rider,
Eddie Pinard, the Delameads, and a
score of others of equal note whose
acts are equaled by few and surpassed
by none.
The menagerie contains many rare
animals-the largest hippopotamus in
captivity, three of the largest lions,
pair of fine Bengal tigers, two
cangaroos, polar bear, three zebras,
two yaks, drove of camels among
them two white racing camels, a herd
of five elephants, and many other
animals which must be seen to be
appreciated.
Elko Vinegar for Picking.
Guaranteed absolutely pure.
For sale by
HORNER & POWELL.
For the cheapest and best Felt Mat
tress 90 to WATkINS'.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28

Some time ago it was announced
that the Royal & Borden Furniture
Company, Raleigh, offered special
premium of "Royal Elastic Felt
Mattress" ($12.50,) for the best knit
counterpane, premium 1505.) AS it
requires such long time for any
lady to do this work, they have
changed it to the best pound cake,
iced premium 111O,) so that the
field may be open to every house.
keeper.-NeUs and Observer.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28
. . O>> g,
LOST.

Many golden opportunities have been
lost by those who suffer from rheumatism.
By taking Rheumacide now they Will
be permanently and positively cured.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28

All Henderson is moving-onwari
and upward.
Receipts Of tobacco increase daily
and soon sales will be lively sure
enough.
Miss Bessie White, of Raleigh, is
the eucst of Miss Carrie Whitten in
Henderson.
You can help make times better by
giving your patronage to the home
merchants.
Ii will soon be Johnny, get your
can" the season for bird shooting
being at hand.
Mr.. X l.. Henderson. of Newport
News. Va. came last week to visit
relatives here.
Invest your surplus money in
manufacturing enterprises and see
the town grow.
Fall term OF Vance Superior Court
will convene next Monday. Judge
Ioke will preside.
Mrs ISABELLA Belts has returned
from Virginia where she has been
visiting relatives.
Miss Mollie Belts. of Isle Of Wright
county, Va, is visiting Mrs. K. l.,
Wester i'll Henderson.
Mrs J. A. Gilmer went to Warren
county yesterday to spend a short
whil,. ut Mr.. l.. n Watson's.
Mrs Manning, Master Edward and
nurse are spending a week at Mr.. L.
\. Watson's in Warren county, neal
Axtcll
Mr., ThoSmas Watkins returned to
Richmond yesterday to resume his
studies at Union Theological Semi
nary.
The atmosphere yesterday had s
decidedly chilly touch and thicker
clothing and fires were not uncom-
Portable
The Henderson bar was repGcsente,
at Warren court last week 10y Messrs
y. {. Zollicoifer. L. Nj. Pittman an'
I. T. Hicks,
Rev. y. ). Caldwell OF Oxford vii
preach in the Presbyterian Church
here Sunday in the absence Of Rev
Mr.. Shaw.
Cold weather comes on apace ant
those who are going to bring in 'tha
wood" had better be about it befor
the roads get too bad.
Miss Laurine Dorsey has gone t.
s.. Marv's, Raleigh. to school. Mis-
Ethel Dorsey went with her return
in after short stay.
Miss Kate Allen. who has beeI
quite sick with fever at the home o
her parents Mr. and Mrs. 5. II. Allen
!N somewhat improved.
Mr.. Eugene Thorne, who has bee
confined To his home several week
with fever. has so far recovered as t
he able be at his store again.
Thomas X Newcomb call attentio
10 i good line of underwear. yer
cheap. for either sex. The latest i
'1NN' Cdpc> anu hC'N"''i.
The new double tenement hous
being built by Mr.. John Watkins o
William street is approaching compl'
tion. One side has already bee
rented.
Insurance Commissioner James h
hoUng has been home confined to h
bed again this week. He is some
what better now his friends will t
pleased to learn.
BY special request of the Session {
oxford Presbyterian church. Rev :
h Shaw will preach in Oxford neN
sunday and preside at an importal
congregational meeting.
j. B. Watkins and w. +. Gary. con
mlttee, advertise the Henderson Ma
academy property for sale. Sal
VIII be held Monday, October let
At the court house door,
H. W. Hardee Il Co. are moving
the Owen Davis brick stores next
'he ONeil Block. More room ":
necessary to the demands Of the
BUSINESS hence the change.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28
For Sale.

The property known as the white public
school house, situated on Chestnut street
in the Western edge Of town, is offered for
sale. House contains thee large rooms
and hall and is suitable for residence
purposes. Two acres OF land SO situated
as to be easily divided into 4 nice build
ing lots. For further particulars apply to
J. l.. CURRlN, Chairman,9
GEO. A. ROSE, Secretary
Public School COmmitte.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28
Stranded in Salisbury.

The manager of the so-called Great
Southern Minstrels, the negro 'bum''
show recently here, skipped the COM
pany in Salisbury last week carrying
the cash with him. This is the only
instance we recall where mans act
OF dishonesty and bad faith is to be
commended. He ought to have run
off with the funds and busted the
concern before it ever started on the
road.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28
The Ladies'.

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies may use Syrup of Figs,
under all conditions, makes it their favorite
remedy. To get the true and genuine
article, look for the name of the California
Fig Syrup Co., prin ted near the bottom of
the package. For sale by all druggists.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28
Biggest line of Furniture and the most
up-to-date styles and finishes at
WATKINS.
A Graded School Problem.

A man invests $2O.OOin wood at $1.75
per cord, and stores it in his yard A
cord contains so sticks
On the LIST night in November, silent
partner becomes interested in this wood
to the extent of 3 sticks each night until
the LIST night in February, when Chief of
Police dissolves the partnership.
What does the first mans wood cost
him per cord? For correct solution, ap-
ply to r. H. HOOD.
Just received, twenty cases George G.
SHOWS fine shoes. Finest quality, every
pair with manufacturer name on shoe
PARHAM BROS. co.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28
Bismarck's Iron Nerve

Was the result of his splendid health
Indomitable will and tremendous energy
are not found where Stomach, Liver, Kid
neys and Bowels are out of order. If you
want these qualities and the success they
bring, use DR.. Kings New Life Pills. They
develop every power of brain and body
Only % cents at the Dorsey Drug Cos.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28
A Word to Mothers.

Mothers of children affected with Group
or a severe cold need not hesitate to
administer Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
1t contains no opiate or narcotic in any
form and may be given as confidently to
the babe as to an adult The great success
that has attended its use in the treatment
of colds and Group has won for it the ap-
proval and praise it has received through
out the United States and in many foreign
lands. For sale by Dorsey Drug Co.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28

Straw, Felt and Cloth Hats
and Caps at reduced prices to
close them out.
H, THOMSON.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28
Ladies Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens
Foot Ease. a powder to be shaken into the
shoes. 1t makes tight or new shoes feel
easy; gives instant relief to cOrns and
bunions. It's the greatest comfort dis
cOvery. Aliens FOot-Ease is a certain
cure for ingrowing nails, sweating. hot,
aching feet. Trial package FREE. Sold
by druggists, grocers, shoe stores and
general storekeepers everywhere. BY
mail for 25cts. in stamps. Address Allen
S. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28

Strictly "knobby" things to be seen
now at A. ~. Barnes furniture house.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28

Chairs, Hall Racks, Tables, Lounges,
Couches, Bed Room Suits and in fact
everything in the furniture line at
S WATkTNS'
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28
Stores For Rent Cheap

Cur lease for the two store rooms in
O'Neil Block expires January 1st. We
will rent them cheap from now until that
time.
PARHAM BROS. co.
Next door to Bank.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28
1t Should Materalize Promptly.

It Should Materalize Promptly.
1t begins to look like Oxford will
have large cotton factory, and the
Public Ledger hopes to be able soon
to announce it as fixed fact.-Oxford
Public Ledger.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28
For Sale.

By order of the Trustees Of
the Henderson Male Acad-
emy we will offer for sale
the School Property known
as Henderson Male Acad-
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28

"Arnheim Samples" representing the
latest fabrics in fine Tailor made Suitings
and Overcoats can now be seen at Par
ham Bros. Cos. This house does over a
million dollar business with the young
men OF New York City. Our prices same
as New York. Largest High Class tailor
ing establishment in the United States.
Rufus Waterhouse Neckwear
Earl & Wilson Collars and Cuffs.
Manhattan Shirts.
PARHAM BROS. Co.
Felt. Pine Fibre, Hair and Cotton Down
Mattresses for sale by
s. WATKINS.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28

An exchange drawing the following
contrast between the local paper and
the foreign city paper, makes the
point in favor Of the former, as a
matter of fact. 1t says:
You may be able to get large city
paper filled with murders, cock fights.
scandal cases, ETC., for less money
than you pay for your local paper,
but these city papers never adver-
tise your community and make the
property more valuable. They do
not help along your schools, churches
and public enterprises; they do not
publish your home news; they say
nothing good Of you, your town, or
your neighborhood; they take no
interest in you. A good newspaper
is as much of an advantage to a town
or county as are good schools. Stand
by your home paper, it will stand by
you. and is ever on the lookout for
your interest.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28
John RObinSOn'S Show.

The old John Robinson Show exh ID
tied in Oxford last Thursday to crowd
estimated at 5000 to $500. The day
was favorable and the performance was
very good. There was nothing new or
especially striking but upon the whole it
was a good show and pleased the specta-
tors. The menagerie was perhaps up to
the average and the animals were in
fine condition. Among Others a couple
OF very fine Bengal tigers, two polar
bears, an antelope, and a number of
other specimens were added to the collec-
ton that morning they having just been
received from London via New York and
Henderson the evening before.
Mr.. John Lowlow, genial gentleman
and famous clown and jester, was with
the show and received quite an ovation
when he was presented to the audience.
He made a speech in which he expressed
his pleasure at greeting his North Car
DINA friends again notwithstanding he
had several times been announced as
dead. But he was about the 'liveliest
corpse they ever saw and by no means
as old as he got credit for being. Mr..
LowlOw has been identified with the John
Robinson show 43 years. His age is 50.
The press agent Mr. +. b. Wilson is a
clever gentleman and makes friends
for himself and the show wherever he
goes.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28

Smoke TraylOr's "KEY WEST'' &c
Cigar. DORSEY DRUG co.
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Cannot be Surpassed.

Cannot be Surpassed.
: ! : : !:
q The Photographs executed by
49, the Globe Photo Co., Henderson,
n. c. In point OF Tightening,
posing, and finish they are not
excelled. This Company received
the highgest awards on all their
exhibit at the last North Carolina.
State Fair. The latest styles are
not to fade or change color.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28

Now is the time to buy those beautiful
prints cheap at II. THOMASON'S.
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Dewey in Washington.
FAKE tho Scaboard Air Line, all feaiI
orby Norfolk and the Sea.

The distinguished Admiral is eX-
pected to appear in the National
Capital October I'd and Sd.
Besides the sword presentation in
front of the big Capitol Building and
the parade. there will be splendor
ington.
Tickets one and one-third fares for
the round trip, by the Seaboard Air
Line. will be on sale September 29th
and 3Oth, good to return until Octo-
Der Sth inclusive.
The Seaboard takes YOU all rail or
bv Norfolk and the Sea.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28
World Renowned

"knox Stiff Hats finest made, now
on exhibition at
PARHAM BROS. CO.'S.
Parker's Drug Store
fnr Kicyc an6 picvoIo mo
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28

You assume no risk when you buy Cham
berIain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. The Dorsey Drug Co. will refund
your money if you are not satisfied after
using it, 1t is everywhere admitted to be
the most successful remedy in use for bowel
complaints and the only one that never
fails 1t is pleasant, and reliable.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28

People everywhere rejoice to hear OF
Dreyfus having his freedom. But O!
what JOY one gets in buying his furniture
this fall at Alex T. Barnes furniture
house.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28

Our leading citizens pro-
nouncethe executiono of Photo
graphs by the Globe Photo
GO. unsurpassed.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28

New Cream Cheese at
HORNER & POWELL'S
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28

Every class of Dress Goods
at Greatly Reduced Prices, at
H. THOMASON'S.
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Schley cheerfulIy accepts the South At
lantic station. Mr.. John r. Evans,
equally cheerful, has accepted a position
with A. II. Barnes to reinforce the big
furniture house
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l..s@l.l.....,. - .::sz..-.,rs,o2ssr
A.sz41- TX r
I OF THE TOWN p
'SI2%jFr'tfsfY72"
For Low Prices

On Lime, Laths, Shingles,
Doors and Windows, call on
JoHN B. WAlKr>:~
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28

The greatest evidence of the dangers OF
cholera morbus, diarrhoea, and dys-
entery is the Increase in the death rate
during the summer months. You can
not be too careful, and particular at
tention should be paid to the diet. A
supply Of Pain-kiler should always be
at hand for it can be relied on at all
times as safe, sure and speedy. A tea
spoonful will cure any ordinary case
Avoid substitutes, there is but one Pain
Killer, Perry Davis. Price 25c. and Soc
Colored and white piques very cheap at
H .THOMASON'S
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The Place to Gin Your Cotton.

Toll charges for ginning cotton re-
duced to one-2Oth. Bagging and ties
to Is cents Gin runs every day.
THE PARHAM BROS. co.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28

Monday, Oct. 10Th, 1899,
at the Court House door in
Henderson at - o'clock M.
!. B. WATKINS,
w. E. GARY,
Committee
Henderson, n. c., Sept. 23rd 1899.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28

For durable Photographs
go to the Globe Photo Co.
over Dorsey's Drug Store,
Henderson, n. c.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28
Committed Suicide.

for l'icyclts and Bicycle material.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28

Mr.. j. H. Burroughs, of Warren
county, who lived about 8 miles South
OF Warrenton, committed suicide by
drowning in w. X. Williams hsh
pond Friday afternoon. Mr.. Bur-
roughs had been in poor health about
year and his mind was unbalanced
from constant brooding over his
troubles. He was good citizen and
successful farmer and the sad trag-
edy has cast gloom over the com
munity. A wife and four or five
children survive.
The gold leaf., 1899-09-28
Parker's Headline
SpeCi3I Premium Notice.

is an exhilaratOr.