The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-07-12
"Safe In the Arms of Jesus"

FOR several weeks mary Florence,
infant daughter and only child OF Mr.
and Mrs. j. /. Miller, aged about 8
months, has been sick the little life
gradually ebbing away. Every care
and attention that loving ones could
bestow or skilled physician suggest
was lavished freely and at times there
seemed to be improvement in the
condition of the little sufferer and it
was thought the child would recover.
But hope proved deceptive and Tues
day afternoon death claimed the in
FAINT spirit for its own. Little Mary
was bright and pretty child and al
though her life spanned but few
short months her stay upon earth
was sufficient to bind many hearts to
her. There is void in the home and
a shadow in the lives of parents and
loved ones, but He who said: "Sutfer
little children to come unto me and
forbid them not" doeth all things
well. mot my will, but Thine, o
Lord, be done"
Let every white man do his duty to
himself and his race in this contest.
Register and vote for the Constitu-
tional amendment.
"Bridge the Chasm.''
An underground way or an over
head bridge should be built at some
central and convenient point across
the railroad, or else gate and watch
man should be put at every crossing
from Lassiter's store to the Methodist
Protestant church. If something is
not done tragedy that will shock
and sadden the community and cost
the railroad company great deal
more money perhaps is liable to oc-
cur at any time. We believe bridge
across the tracks opposite the head
of Breckenridge street, between the
Harrell building and Outlaws barber
shop would be the thing. AS to the
cost of it and how much the railroad
people would be willing to contribute
thereto we do not know, but we do
know that something must be done
and the sooner the better We ask
the Board of Commissioners to con-
slider this matter and determine what
is best for the protection and con-
venience of our citizens and the pub
lie generally.
Only few more days in which to
register. Go and do so at once if you
have not done SO already. The books
will close on Saturday, July q.
Best Brick I'm The State
FOR SALE on cars f. o. b., Henderson,
n. C., at 81. 90 and $500 per thousand.
Address W. p. ROSE,
Raleigh. n. c.
Made a Strong Speech.
MIR. L. w. Beckett, of the Louis
burg bar, spoke in the court house
here Monday night on the issues OF
the day. Vice-President McCoin, OF
the White Supremacy Club, called the
meeting to order and Mr.. L. L. Hicks
introduced the speaker in his usual
apt and felicitous manner. He paid
Mr. Beckett high compliment as a
learned lawyer and strong and force
full speaker and prepared the audience
for the admirable address which fol
lowed. Mr.. Beckett has a pleasing
personality. a graceful manner and
good voice and showed himself to be
a thinker and man of force as we'll.
He made capital speech-one OF the
best that has been heard here during
this campaign-and was warmly con-
graduated upon his effort. He was
literally applauded throughout and
created much enthusiasm. A unani-
nous vote of thanks was given Mr..
Beckett for his excellent speech and the
crowd went away greatly pleased and
strengthened in the faith at having
heard him. The occasion was graced
by the presence of a number of ladies.