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KoREA,s CLOSED DOORS
Afford No Field for American Enter

\ N
 prise.
 In pursuance of the policy now pur- sued by the consular service of ascer- taining the state of foreign fields as opportunities for American labor, cap itaI and enterprise, Horace W. Allen, consul general to Seoul, Korea, writes for the consular reports under date of January 2S that Korea now employs no foreign military officers as advisers or instructors in it's army, and is not likely to do so, owing to an agreement made with Russia when large staff of Russian officers were allowed to leave. By this agreement Korea an- nounced her ability and intention to dispense with further assistance of that kind. The many requests from young men who have recently left the service of the United States asking for posi- tions in connection with the Korean army are futile There is no demand for their services in Korea. There is no demand for foreign advisers to the Korean government. Although two Americans who held such positions have recently died. their places have been filled, and there is no further de- mand for assistance of that kind. The newspaper report that one of these advisers had been receiving a salary of s100,000 gold per annum is entirely misleading; such positions pay from S150 to $250 per month. There is no demand for employees on the railroads in Korea. Japanese control and op- crate the steam railroad, and Koreans and Americans are employed on the electric railroads. believe the posi- tions are all filled. Employment with the mines would have to be secured be- fore coming to Korea. The agent of the mines in America is H. A. Noble, representative of the Oriental Consol- dated Mining company. San Francisco. Prospectors cannot operate in Korea. and there is no employment with the mines other than on wages. am told the mining company has no lack of ap- plicants.
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The state hae closed and the de fenee opened its case in the Jester trial. Witnesses were introd uced yesterday in an effort to impeach the veracity of Shrewsbury, an ife- portant witness for the prosecution. A legal battle is in prospect oh this move. Jester made speech to the court at the conclusion of the state s evidence.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-07-26
xouar:um for the Paris Exposition.

An aquarium will be one of the at fractions at the Paris exposition. A dark incline will lead visitors to it,and suddenly they will feel as if trans ported to the very bottom of the sea, in the midst of marine landscapes and inhabitants of the ocean. Immense glass tanks will form the aquarium proper. while tho buttresses, pillars and girders used as frames for the tanks and for holding the glass to- gether vii be entirely concealed undS rocks
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-07-26
cAMPHoR GROWING INFLoRIDA
Much of the Gum in the States Comes
 From the Everglades.

From the EYers ladeS.
 Florida is in fair way to become the rival in eamphor production of China, Japan and Formosa. Hereto fore the world has derived it's supplies of that gum from the countries named, but of the vast eamphor forests that once existed in these regions but @ small portion remains This is the direct result of the Wanton waste in the process practieed for obtaining the gum from the tree Gamphor is usual ly obtained by boiling the chips of the wood and roots and bark in great ket- ties with water and condensing the Yo- latiIized gum on rushes suspended over the kettles. In this process the entire tree is cut down and even the roots dug up, but in Florida it was found that the gum could be commercially pro- dueed from the leaves and twigs, sev- enty-seven pounds of which yield one pound of gum. Hence the bearing tree need not be disturbed or injured in any way, as the foliage it bears is very dense and may be thinned down one half without scarcely being noticed. The tree, besides, bears a very great amount of pruning without injury It is an evergreen, and makes three growths a year-in April, June and De- tober. The tree removes nothing from the soil. the gum being formed entire ly from the gases of the atmosphere and hence the leaves. when deprived of their eamphor and returned to the soil, constantly enrich the soil which in time requires no fertilizing what ever Aside from it's commercial uses the eamphor tree is one of the most ornamental ever cultivated, it's beauti- full shape being equaled by the arbor- vitae only. It's lower branches lie on the ground, while the top forms a per feet cone. The flowers are small, but exceedingly pretty, while the leaves are of a beautiful pale, glossy. green color.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-07-26
SINGULAR FRUIT FOR A TREE,
Chinese Product That nears Tallow
 Brought to South Carolina.

The people of China are eminently practical, and have added much to the civilization of mankind by their habits of industry, of which the method of obtaining vegetable tallow is an excel lent example The tree producing this tal1ow is called Stillingia Sebifera, and the words remind Us Of the dropping product and it's soapy nature. The Chl- nese pick the seeds of this tree in au- tumn, and first place them in a wooden cylinder, open at the top and perforat- ed at the bottom. After being steamed over a fire for ten or fifteen minutes the tallow is softened and is then more readily separated. The seeds are trans ftrred from the steaming cylinder to Q stone mortar, in which they are gently beaten They are then thrown on sieve, heated over the fire and slfted, by which process the talloW is separat- ed and resembles coarse Indian meal Tn this state the tallow is put between circles of twisted straw and these plac- ed in a press, by which the talloW IS forced out and falls into tub. Freed rom all impurities, It IS tnen d 9e41A
 fluid of beautiful white color. Candles made oI it easily melt in hot weather and on this account they are dipped in melted wax of various eolors-red. green or yellow-and are exposed for sale by tallow chandlers and other shopkeepers. This remarkable tree IS found on the banks of the Min, in Sze- ehuen. It also grows near Soochow, and has been transplanted to North and South Carolina. It is a tree with shining green leaves and small yellow flowers at the end of the branches. They are succeeded by dark colored seeds and vessels containing delicate white seeds. In late autumn, on the banks of the Tsien-tang river in Cho- kiang, south of Hangchow, this tree is a striking object. The leaves are then of blood red color instead of light green. When the tallow has been squeezed out of the seeds the remainder is preserved to be used as fuel or to enrich the eland.-Phfladelphia Record
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-07-26

The revolutionary forces have reached the outskirts of Panama and fighting is in progress. The government troops are offering strong resistance.
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RHEUMATISM CArARRB ARE BLooI
 DISEASES-FREE!

It is the deep.seated, obstinate eases of Catarrh and Rheumatism that E, B B. (botanic blood balm1 cures. h mat. ters not what other treatments. doe. tors, sprays, iniments, medieated air. blood purifiers, have failed to do, B. B. 5. always promptly reaches the req cause and roots out and drives from the bones, joints, mucous membrane, and entire system the specific poison in the blood that causes rheumatism and eatarrh. B. B. 5 is the cnly rem. edy strong to do this and cure SO there can never be at eturn of the symptoms. Don't give mp hope but ask your drug. glst for B.. B. B.-hotanic blood balm o1 3 bs.-Large bottles one dollar, six bottles Gull treatmen0 five dollars. B. 5 5. IS an honest remedy that makes real cures of all blood diseases after everything else fails. We have abso. lute confidence in Rntanie blood hahn. aao-oe, 90 suu may Uest II. we wlH sen6 trlal bottle free on request. Personal medical advice free Address,
 bLOOD BALM co,
 z-2 Mlcthell St.. A tlanta, ca.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-07-26

For q clear complexion, bright sparkling eye aud vigorous diges- tion, take Prirkly Ash Bitters. It puts the system in perfect order. Sold hy Walker Drug Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-07-26

Miss Ella Smith testified yesterday that john Powers told her that he would De willing to kill Goebel. She s~ore that i'll conversation he said hatZthe Democratic governor would never take his seat.
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TeLEcRAPHtc BRIEFS .

"Czar" Reed has been bIacklisted by the Republican national commit tee aud will not be recognized as one of the great national leaders of the party. He will not be asked to make speeches for the ticket..
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-07-26

In warm weather PricNy Ash Bitters helps your staying qualities. Workers who Use it occasionally stand the heat better and are less fatigued at night Sold by Walker Drug Go.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-07-26
Tommy Atkins Regimental Pets.

Tommy Atkins would be lost with out his regimentaI pet, and Pietermar- itzbUrg and Cape Town shelter 9 strange assortment of animals left be- hind for safe keeping while the more serious work of the campaign is on. The Gordon Highlanders took their parrot to South Africa, and the Welsh regiment was hearted because it was feared that its pet goat was to be left behind The story is told of how. in an Indian campaign. the com handing officer had commanded that only 9 certain number of dogs should accompany the regiment When the men marched out it was noticed that the hayersacks of some were strangely bulky and strangely lively At the end of the days march every pet dog of the regiment reappeared Rather than lose their four=footed friends, the men had carried them long, hot, tWenty-mile march in their hayersacks.-Indian- aPolis Press.
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tree planted by Bran N hen he 10 years old was cut down yesterday and hundreds of Illinoisans secured p eces of wood for souvenir canes. One enthusiastic Democrat took a b g limb, from which he will make u gavel to present to Stevenson when he takes his place in the senate.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-07-26

Keep your system in perfect order and you will have health, even in the most sickly seasons. The occa sional use of Prickly Ash Bitters will insure yigor rnd regularity in all the titel organs. Sold by Walker Drug Ga.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-07-26

Thomas H Ball was renominated for congress from the First Texas district yesterday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-07-26

Richard Gardner. a negro wh1 as. saulted and killed young Ohio girl. has been sentenced todeath.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-07-26

William Coffee. freight conduc- tor, was beheaded by train iu Texas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-07-26

A mysterious woman on horse. back with a rife is terrorizing tw 0 tuburbs of Kansas City.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-07-26

A jealous Mexican shot two wo- men, killed baby and then com mitted suicide.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-07-26

LsUMoRs, boils, pimples and all H efaptions are due to impure blood,
 and by purifying the blood with Hoods Sarsaparilla they are CURED.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-07-26
Value of Birds.

A French naturalist asserts that f the world should become birdless man would not inhabit it after nine years, in spite of all the sprays and poisons that could be manufactured for the destruction of insects. The insects ard slugs would simply eat up our orchards and crops.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-07-26
Retters His Chance.

eWhy do you insist on your sons be- coming lawyer" asked a friend. I've made a will leaving him all my money, was the answer "It seems to me that if he is lawyer himself he will stand a better chance of getting some Of Washington Star.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-03-15
The Kittrell Democratic primary

The Kittrell Democratic primary
for the purpose Of electing delegates
to the County Convention last Satur-
day, endorsed the following ticket for
county officers: Sheriff, f. A. Powell;
Treasurer, l. G. Bobbitt; Register of
Deeds, X. W. Edwards; Legislature,
Thos. Fl. Crudup; State Senate,
Andrew j. Harris
Mr.. Geo. A. Rose, Of the firm Of
Davis e. Rose, left Tuesday for the
Northern markets to purchase spring
stock. He will buy largely Of all
classes of dress goods and notions,
trimmings, hats, shoes millinery,
ETC., and asks his friends to wait for
their arrival as be will have correct
line at correct prices to show them.
The ground plans of the new cot
ton mill (the HarrieD have been laid
out Stone for tho foundations is
being put on the ground and work
will soon be under way in dead earn
est. The buildings are under contract
to be completed by August LIST, and
the mill will be running by Jan. 1st.
Thus we 60 forward gradually taking
prominence as an important manuiac-
turing centre.
4 nice lot Of Seed Irish Potatoes, at
II. THOMASON'S.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-03-15
TOWARD A FURNITURE FACTORY
Three-story Brick Building and S., 900
as a Starter

The GOLD LEAF has for some time
been advocating furniture factory
in Henderson. 1t has not done SO
merely because there are furniture
factories in other towns or because
some othar place is going to have one,
but because we believe this is good
point for the successful operation OF
such enterprises and see no reason
why such an investment would not be
a paying one. There is everything in
favor of it-an abundance of raw
material close at hand, labor plentiful
and cheap, transportation facilities
superior to most places.
Believing as we do that Henderson
offers many and superior advantages
for the successful operation Of such
an enterprise one gentleman has ex-
pressed willingness to take stock in
a furniture factory with a capital
stock of $4,000 or more. He will
furnish large three-story brick build
ing and will take 81, 900 stock. That
is a very good beginning. Who will
be the next subscriber and for how
much?
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-03-15
A Fine Attraction.

The Boston Star Concert Co, which
comes to Henderson on Monday even
ing, March 18th, is one OF the leading
musical organizations now touring
the country. From the list Of artists
and the programme to be presented
one can safely feel assured that a
treat is in store which no one can at
ford to miss. Among the members
Of this famous organization are Miss
Helen Wrenn, soprano, Miss Norma
Foster, violinist, MIR. Sim Schloss,
cornet soloist, Miss Elineria Stevens.
elocutionist, Signor Toriano, pianist
and conductor. The programme con-
tains many gems both classic and
popular and considering the excel
lence Of the organization prices have
been arranged that should attract
many of our stay-at-home people.
You will miss treat if you fail to
attend.
Seats on sale at Thomas drug store.
Mackerel, breakfast bacon, hams, -four,
lard, sugar, coffee, butter. eggs, &C., at
JOHN D. STALLINGS'.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-03-15
OBITUARY..

On the 2:}rd OF February God visited us
in His providence and removed from
earth to Heaven Bro. William Dickie, in
the 18th year of his age He was born in
AYRSHIRE. Scotland. May 6. 1922, where
he remained till 1913 when he emigrated
to Canada. Soon afterwards. in 1S44,
he was married. and lived in Canada
until 1873. when he removed with his
family to North Carolina locating within
about eight miles OF this place. where he
! lived till his death.
His distant removal from the scenes of
| his early life was no barrier to his re-
ligion. and he was ever true to the pro
| fesSion he made III his native land. He
united with New Bethel Baptist church
shortly after his arrival i'll North Caro-
| lima. and his life was always that of /,
| true Christian. To his family he was
| kind and true. to his neiGhbOrs generous
and upright to his God faithful and
obedient His sweetest pleasure was IL
| the work OF tn" Sunday school, i'll which
| he was IA faithful worker till Il year before
| his death
! His death was sad. but lot unexpected
| for his declining health OF more than &
| year had fOreShadnWed it. Seven chill
dren and many friends are oii"f-strickcn
but he is ioy-croWned With calm cour
age and triumphant faith he approached
death; with perfect resignation he bowed
to his Master will Above the pangs 0
sickness and suffering he heard the voice
OF God: and with Jordan'S waves lash
ing at his feet. BE- caught the sW"e
strains OF Heavens melody. borne i'll TIL
| angels song over the field OF glory. AnC
amid such joyous Splendor and enchant
ING scenery of the better land, the worl'
| OF sin and suffering was lost to view.
Servant of God, we'll done.
Rest from thy loved employ;
The battle fought, the victory won,
Enter thy Masters joy
g. y BRAY. Pastor.
Henderson. n {.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-03-15
- ~0S -
A CARD
From the Building Committee of the Meth
OdiSt Protestant Church.

EDITOR GOLD LEAF:-The building COM
mittee of the new Methodist Protestant
church desire to express through the
columns OF your paper their appreciation
of the many words OF encouragement and
the more substantial expressions OF many
i'll subscri ptiOns to the enterprise. We
are glad to note that every denomination
i'll town has by some OF its members
taken a part III it. and not only so but
some of no denomination have seemed to
be i'll thorough sympathy with the move
ment and have shown their faith by their
works.
Nearly every kind of business is repre-
scented Ill 1t III money. and contributions
OF all sizes from 90 cents to 500, have
been made. and we are proud to say that
our citizens look upon 1t as one OF the
many Henderson enterprises. Seeing the
general inclination to help. we are not
surprised to know that any good work
only needs a leader in Henderson to be
pushed to speedy conclusion.
Most of the windows are in place, and
those interested can now see from the
style and cost of these that we intend to
build a church that will not only be a
| credit to our denomination, but an orna-
| ment to our progressive city and a mOnu-
ment to the liberalty of the citizens, as
we'll as to their unanimity of action.
There have been some who have in
| tlmated their desire and intention to con-
| tribute something who have as vet not
done so. We will need all the help that
| we can expect from a generous public, as
we intend to complete the house as soon
as we can; and while we do not wish tC
burden our friends by any continued ap
| peal. we nevertheless wish to say that
any help will be heartily appreciated, and
we assure all that we will use our best
efforts to make it to the highest Interest
OF the community and to the glory of God
Very respectfully,
| BUILDING COMMITTEE.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-03-15
A Thousand Tongues

Could not express the rapture of Annie
f. Springer, of 1925 Howard St, Phiadel-
phia, Pa, when she found that Dr. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption had COM
pletelv cured her of a hacking cough that
for many years had made life burden
All other remedies and doctors could give
her no help, but she says of this Royal Cure
cit soon removed the pain in my chest
and can now sleep soundly, something !
can scarcely remember doing before.
feel like sounding its praises throughout
the Universe So will every one who
tries DR.. Kings New Discovery for any
trouble of the Throat, Chest or Lungs
Price soc and $l.O0. Trial bottle free a
the Dorsey Drug Cos every bottle guaran
teed
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-03-15
Parker's Headline
is an exhilarator.

1t is very hard to stand idly by and see
our dear ones suffer while awaiting the
arrival of the doctor. An Albany. \. y,
dairyman called at a drug store there for
a doctor to come and see his Child. then
very sick with Group. Not finding the
doctor in. he left word for him to come at
once on his return. He also bought a
bottle of Chamberlain Cough Remedy,
which he hoped would give some relief
until the doctor should arrive. In a few
hours he returned. saying the doctor need
not come as the child was much better.
The druggist. Mr.. Otto Scholz. says the
family has since recommended Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy to their nelghbors
and friends until he has constant de
mand for it from that part OF the coun.
try. For sale by Dorsey Drug Co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-03-15
AUGUST FLOWER.

at is surprising fact, says Prof. Hou-
ton, that in my travels in all parts of the
world, for the last ten years, | have met
more people having used Green's August
Flow er than any other remedy, for dyspep-
siaa, deranged liver and stomach, and for
constipation. find for tourists and sales
men, or for persons filling office positions,
where headaches and general bad feelings
from irregular habits exist, that Green
August Flower is a grand remedy. 1t does
not in nre the system by frequent use, and
is excellent for sour stomach and indiges-
tom Sample bottles free at The Dorsey
Drug Cos.
Sold by dealers in ali civilized countries
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-03-15
"Quo VadiS''-A Fine Company.

Alden Benedict's superb company
appeared according to announcement
Friday evening in the great religious
play ''Quo Nadis.''
The company is strong one-one
of the finest that has been seen on
this stage-bnt there were objections
to the play. Some thought it sacri-
ligioits, while to others it was solemn
and mpressive-more powerful and
effective than any sermon they had
everlistened to.
Leaving the character of the play
out of consideration certainly no
fault could be found with the players.
1t was one of the strongest companies
that has been seen on the Henderson
stage.
The play was admirably staged and
every character was we'll taken.
Owing to the small size of the stage
but little of the special scenery could
be used. But the costumes were rich
and appropriate, and each character
portrayed in a most satisfactory and
delightful manner.
The acting of Mr.. John Fay Palmer,
as Einicius: Mr.. Lauren Reese, as
Petronius; Mr.. Geo. S. Fleming, as
Chilo; Mr.. Charles w. Chase, as Nero;
Mr.. William Lee. as Ursus; Mr.. w. j.
Schultz, as Aulus; Miss Hettie Der
nard Chase, as Lygia; Miss Edwina
Oldcastle, as PoppGa, was well nigh
faultless, while that of the other mem
bers of the company was very GOOD
much above the average.
Taken altogether it was one of the
strongest and best companies that
has been seen here. With aplay tina,
strikes the popular fancy more favor
ably they would be great. Messrs.
Palmer, Reese and Chase are fine
actors, and Miss Chase and Miss Old
castle are very accomplished actresses
gifted and versatile in a high degree
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-03-15
ROLL OF HONOR.
Henderson Graded School, For the
Week Ending March 9th.
FIRST GRADE.

FIRST GRADE.
Miss Lemme Jordan. teacher.)
Florence Beck, Joel Cheatham,
Blair Davis. Raynold Edwards, Ruth
Edwards, George Rem. Earl Watkins,
Al Wester, Marguerite Moss, Ethel
Thorne, Henderson Estes.
SECOND GRADE.
Miss Charlotte Young, teacher.)
Josie Barnes. Lillian Beck. Jimmie
Beckham. Lille BULGE. Florence.Butler,
Lillian Edwards. Sallie b. Fleming,
Mariel Gary, Bonnie Goodrich. Asa
Hardee, Blanche Gregory, James Har-
ris, William Hunter, Harry Harper.
Charlie Loughlin, Annie Lester. John
Langston, George Powell, Rufus
Powell, Memie Rem, Florence Row
land, Egbert Shaw. Abbie Thorne.
Philip Stainback, Howard Thorne,
Frederick Tucker, Lizzie Watkins,
Willie Wester, Ruth Hunt.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-03-15
WHAT THEY SAY OF GOOSE GREASE

LENoIR y. C., Feby. 16, 1900.
Send . gross Goose Grease Liniment.
25c size There is no doubt as to the
curative powers of Goose Grease Lini-
ment. We have used different Liniments
but yours eXcels all.
Yours truly.
HENkEL BROS.
These people are among the largest
dealers in horses and mules in the State.