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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-30
ROYALTY OF EUROPE.

The duke of Connaught is to-day
next TO the queen, the most popular
member Of the royal family. His pop.
ularity among the soldiers is only
equaled by that of Lord Roberts.
Queen Wilhelmina has spent much
time of late painting from life. She
uses as her models the guards on SEN
try at her own palace. They are
easily sketched from the windows
while at their posts.
The German emperor has expressed
a desire to furnish three sea pieces
painted by himself, for the decoration
of Queen Yictoria's yacht, soon to be
completed. The kaiser's own yacht is
adorned by many of his own paint.
ings.
3ussia's czarina has organized an
association of Russian women in re.
duced circumstances, who are almost
constantly employed for embroidery
for ecclesiastical purposes or for court
dresses.
A correspondent of London paper
says that there is a particular spot in
the palace at Laeken with pedestal
upon which are miniature busts of the
prince and princess of Wales. 1t was
there that the king of the Belgians
introduced these royal personages to
each other, and his majesty considers
that incident one of the pleasantesi
"reminiscences of his long reign.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-30
pEcULIARlTIES OF ENGLISH.
mn. Kerry solves n DimcuIt Prob
lem with the Most Consum-
mate Ease.

lady who takes great interest IN
ragge,i-school work tells this excellent
anecdote. says Pearson's Weekly.
The other day the lesson was on the
neeuliarities Of our language. Words
that are pronounced alike and spelt
differently and words that are pro
pouneed differently and spelt alike
we're discussed at length.
She explained the difference between
lead the metal and led the verb ana
the children quite understood.
Then she took the two words week
and weak" She explained the differ
ence in the meaning and use, and then
called up little fellow, aged tive,t use
The word weak" in a sentence.
The little fellow thought a moment
then answered:
a weak old woman"
The teacher nodded her approval.
aNow. Jerry" she said, turning e
another little boy, you take the wore
week and use it in sentence.
Jerry thought a minute, and then he
too. replied:
"a week-old baby.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-30
HOW TO ADDRESS ROYALTY.

The formal title your majesty is
used upon ceremonial occasions and
paid servants are expected TO use it at
all times.
When Tor ~ the prince Of Wales be
comes king he will be addressed as
sire This might be shortened 10
"sir" without offense.
II you should happen to meet Queen
Victoria don't say to her "Your
Majesty or grope in tho pockets OF
your mind for a long-winded phrase.
just say .ma'am." Its easier. Besides
il happens to be correct. Every boay
saws it who knows what's what. Glad
stone used to pronounce il mum.
The emperor Of Germany is a proud
and naughty war lord, but his title is
simply .majestaet There is no pro-
noun even to his family, except when in
privacy. The emperor Of Austria IS
seure maiestaet7 at all times. The
king Of Greece is "votre majestic
French being the court language, and
the king OF Swenden is 'ers majestat."
At the Belgian and Italian courts the
sovereign is greeted as sire OF
madame"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-30
THIS, THAT AND THE OTHER

The worlds births amount to So
792. eco ever year.
A nine-year-old child has been ar
rested IN Philadelphia for shoplifting
She is the youngest prisoner ever held
in the city Jail.
The average number Of children pei
family in European countries is low
est in France, with 3.O3; Switzerland,
3.94; Austria and Belgium. 4.05; Eng
land, 4.Os; Germany, 40; Holland,
422; Scotland, 4.46; tia y, 4.56; Spain
4.65; Russia, 4.s3; while Ireland Is
highest, with an average of $40 chill
dren in each family.
Cyclones or general storms may be
1000 miles in a diameter. Hurricanes
operate on a Path averaging 6oc to 500
miles wide. Tornadoes are much
smaller. They may be only a mile
wide at the top, and but a few feet at
the bottom, but they are much more
dangerous than either cyclone or a
hurricane.
Pawnbrokers take some curious
pledges, but it is not often that they
are offered one from another world.
A London suburban pawnshop, how.
ever, exhibits in its window as an I'M
redeemed pledge a magnificent aero.
lite, mass of fused metal that fell
as it were from Heaven to provide a
poor man with his beer, A ticket
bears the statement that it was
brought from the Arctic regions by q
sailor
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-30
FACTS AND FIGURES.

For an army of 10000 men and 10000
horses for three months it is estimated
that II. 900 tons of food and forage are
necessary.
In Easton, Pa, Jasper Beeman, in
default of fines aggregating $500, inn
posed for uttering u oaths, was sent
to the county prison for 2ss hours.
The Adirondack mountains embrace
an area of over 2.sOO,0 acres, and in
this great area fully 800 mountain
peaks rise to attitudes ranging from
1900 to 5000 feet.
The largest carpet in the world is in
Windsor castle. II is 40 feet in breadth
and contains 5s,s40.00O stitches. The
weaving of it occupied 2s men IA
months.
Chinese consulates pay, with two ex-
ceptions. $500 with fees Shanghai is
a 5000 place while Chefoo pays only
$4,000. HongKong pays $4,000. The
notarial fees are, as rule, only few
hundred dollars.
Handles Of forks and knives are util-
lied for the storage of salt and pepper
under a new patent. each handle being
formed of a tube, which has spring
clips to hold il on the shank, with an
internal reservoir for the salt or pep
per, which is shaken through the ends
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-30
WISE AND OTHERWISE.

Graduating Season. - yes, my
daughters graduating essay viii De
strictly impromptu." Indeed T. Yes.
that's her typewriter you hear now.
clicking of copies Of the essay for the
daily papers. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
They were completely az the villain 5
mercy. "Strikel" cried the hero, de-
family. as he barred his breast to the
glittering dagger. PiteOus sobs es-
capped the trembling heroine ~Hal
hal" chuckied the villain. nerving him
self for the terrible crime; zone strike
and one bawl."-Philadelphia Record.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-30

"Yes," he said, Il nearly made my
self sick last night smoking a cigar"
''But if you don't like the weed, why
did you smoke ?" he was asked.
Just to please Miss Dolly"
''She likes the odor of a good cigar,
SUPPOSE"
NO; she detests it. But she does love
dearly to reform young men by max
ing them swear off, and | had to do
something to get her to take an in
terest in me. Chicago Post.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-30
AT THE "sIeN OF THE SMILE -

AT THE "sleN or THE SMILE"
life: 40 si"sy Oh
We're fettered and hustered with worry
and strife.
Let US drop BY the wayside the heavy
old load,
And rest at the Inn at the turn of ,ba
road
Let US larry awhile
AT the Sign Of the Smile"
Ho. the Sign Of the Smile Is Jolly inn
With gargoyles about # that 90 naught
but grin.
There's always a laugh and a shoulder
10 whack.
And an echo that ever viii answer US
back
Let us tarry awhile
At the Sign Of the Smile"
Az the Sign Of the Smile" we will nnger
long there.
For the strictest OF rules Is the ban upon
care,
And the guests must forget there are
such things az years.
And never shed any but laughter-brought
tears
Let US tarry awhile
At the sign OF the Smile"
There'll be lagons of jolllty for US to sip,
And many and many a rollichng quip,
Though the Jokes may be old-like the
Juice Of the vine
They mellow with age to the richest OF
wine
Let US tarry awhile
At the Sign OF the Smile"
Let US tarry a while at the Sign OF the
Smile
Forget all our griefs in the Joys that
beguile.
Let US pleasure the noon TIL Il changes
10 night
Then up with our loads and wen find
they are light
Let US tarry awhile
Al the Sign Of the Smile"
Baltimore American.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-30

Scene: Barber's Shop. Tonsorial
Artist Surveying his yietim)-Your
hair is getting very thin, sir.
Victim-Yes; I've been treating ii
with anti-fat. l never liked stout hair.
Artist-You really should put some
thing en- it.
Victim-So do-every morning.
Artist-May l ask what?
Victim-My hat.
The rest was silenee.-N. Y. World.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-30

"They say Biddleson once saved his
wife from a watery grave, before they
were married"
''You don't know the Biddlesons
very well, do you?"
"Why do you ask that?'
because you thought it necessary
TO add that the rescue was effected
before their marriage" - Chicago
Times-Herald.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-30

'Do you find, judge" asked the fair
young woman, that most of those
who appear before you with petitions
for divorce are people who were mar
ried in haste?'
well, don't know as | can say that
they are" he replied, ''but there's one
thing / do know"
whats that?"
Most of them marry in haste as
soon as the divorces are granted."-
Chicago Times-Herald.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-30

Humble as l am, said a loud
voiced spouter at meeting, Il still
remember that I'm a fraction of this
magnificent empire.
you are, indeed said bystander.
"and a vulgar one at that" Tit.
Bits.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-30

Bess-What a lovely dress! And
such a perfect fits too!
Nell-Yes: but it's nothing to the
fit papa had when he saw the bill
Chicago Daily News
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-30

First Citizen--I hat attended der
political meetings of bot parties for
der past ten years.
Second Citizen-Ah! You like to
hear both sides?
First Citizen-Neinl pelong TO
prass pandl-Puck.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-30

WiIliamson-You can't guess who
gave me this cigar.
Henderson getting a Whit of it,
No; but l can guess why be gave II 70
vou.-Harlem Life.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-30

Miss Summer Girl-It strikes me that
you are a trifle hasty, proposing when
YOU have only known me one day.
The Only Mani know; but my time
Is limited. and there are so many girls
here this season.-Chicago Chronicle.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-30

Mr.. Richfello-Isn't Miss De Mure
pretty when she bushes?
Miss Beauties. | noticed it the
other day. 1t was the first time | ever
saw her face color.
Indeed. What was she blushing
over?"
"over a plate of hot soup."-N. y
Weekly.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-30

waggs-That man occupies very
exalted position in his profession.
Wiggs-Really, though! He doesn't
look very big gun, either. What is
he?
Waggs-A steeple- jack.-Ally sloper.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-30

Married yet, old man
"No; but I'm engaged, and that's as
good as married.
ats better. if you only knew it
Tit-Bits.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-30

Dolly-So Molly isn't going to marry
that real estate agent, after all.
Polly-No. She says he comes un'
der the heading Undesirable Flats. :
Louisville Journal.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-30

"Mv friends tell me-" said CLOCKS.
fondling his chin, that in this beard l
look like Mephisto.'
Eyes" agreed Joe Cose, ''you do look
like the devil. "-Philadelphia North
American
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-30

The next time Mr.. Aston tries TO
break into high society be will. says
the Milwaukee Sentinel. have com
petent chaper0n.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-30
Ahnnt the Size of Ind.

Perhaps no man would have red hair'
Were he allowed to choose II;
But when he has IL, just the same.
He doesn't care to lose II.
Chicago Daily News. -
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-30

81 wonder why Mrs. Gayboy always
looks so solemn. She never smiles.
perhaps it is because her husband
smiles so frequently Chicago Post.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-30
IT'S NO USE

A man simply can't make any sort
of success in business if he's tortured
with backache.
That means if his kidneys are out
Of order.
Backache is really kidney ache.
1t is one of the first indications of
kidney disease. It's bad enough of
itself, but it leads to a great deal
worse.
Unless 1t Is stopped.
Howl
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-30
|DOan's Kidney Pills

There's not form of kidney trouble
that this wonderful little remedy will
not cure, and the people stay cured.
Mr.. John c. Melloon, grocer and
provision merchant at the corner Of
Bridge and 9TH streets, Lowell, Mass,
says
"In the spring Of 1896 I was forced, from
severe pain in the back, to procure Doan's
Kidney Pills at Ellingwood y Co.'S <
store at the corner Of Merrimack and Gem
trail streets, and take a course of the treat
ment. II was speedily followed by absolute
relief, and up to date have not had symp-
. tom Of a return"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers, or sent by mail on receipt Of
price. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.
Y, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name, Doan's, and
take no substitute.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-02-08
THE EXTORTION OF THE FER.
TILlZER TRUST.

The Fertilizer Trust, having ac-
quired either by purchase or absorb
ton the leading factories in the South
and thus having practical monopoly
of the output of commercial fertilizers,
has this year largely increased the
price. The increase in price has
been much greater than the increased
cost OF material or production, and is
just that much taken from the pockets
of the farmers to add to the profit OF
the Fertilizer Trust. The trust was
already making large profit on the
capital actually invested. and had it
not been for the monopoly, the price
could not have been raised to such a
high figure.
The farmers Of South Carolina have
recently held a number of mass meet
ings and resolved not to buy pound
OF commercial fertilizer from the trust
this year; and in this issue of the NewS
is published an account of the meet
ing of the farmers of one section OF
Huntersville township. at which it
was resolved that no fertilizers be
purchased at a greater advance than
ten per cent. over last years prices.
Prompt action by the farmers all over
the South is the only thing that can
defeat this grasping monopoly.-Char-
lOtte NfLrS
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-02-08
BUTLER'S INFAMOUS THREAT.

"Whip this gang out Of the State, :
says Marion Butler of those who
favor the adoption of the suffrage
amendment to the Constitution.
Without dwelling upon the absurd
itv of the proposition. imagine.,,i If YOU
can, the condition of North Carolina
if the white folks were whipped out
and Butler and his gang and their
black cohorts ruled the roost abso-
lutelv. II YOU can make the picture
approach likeness of the ruin and
desolation and pandemonium that
would follow the enforcement of
Buffers injunction. you Will find the
strongest sort of argument for the
adoption of the amendment. because
it will prevent anything Of that kind
happening in North Carolina and
will. also. avert the repetition of the
dark political scenes of the past.
when the renegades were clothed with
temporary power Whip the white
folks out of North Carolina. Never.
Mr.. Butler. and YOU and your heelers
had as well recognize the fact that
the white men of the State are going
TO control its affairs. Winston SEN
ti'sel.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-02-08
GEO. p. ROWELL & COMPANY.

Convinced. by circumstances ana
experience. that Geo. Z. Rowell Il Co.
are common enemies Of the local
weekly paper and considering their
50 called American Newspaper Dlrec-
tory a fraud. all their requests Tor
circulation statements, &c. are con-
temptuou,lv ignored = Greenviile
Weekly.
Geo. P. Rowell & Co. got rich out
Of the weekly newspapers. lheI
worked them for all they were worth
until they found a source OF greater
profit Then they turned against
them and have perversely and per-
sistentlv misrepresented ana en-
deavOred to discredit the value of the
''country weekly as medium OF
publicity for the general advertiser
insisting that only the class OF papers
that run whole page advertiseme
in Printers Ink Cat 800 a page are
worth considering-o words to that
effect.
But we do not think the week. Y
papers have lost anything by getting
rid of Roweu. We black listed that
concern several years ago and have
no cause to regret the loss Of any
business (?l coming through them.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-02-08
FREE OF CHARGE.

Any adult suffering from a cold settled
on the breast, bronchitis, throat or lung
troubles of any nature, who will call at The
Dorsey Drug Cos will be presented with a
sample bottle of Boschee's German Syrup,
free Of charge. Only one bottle given to
one person; and none to children without
order from parents.
no throat or lung remedy ever had such
Il sale as Boschee's German Syrup i'll all
parts of the civilized world. Twenty years
ago millions of bottles were given away, and
your drugg lists will tell You its success was
marvellous. 1t is really the only Throat
and Lung Remedy generally endorsed by
physicians. One - cent bottle will cure
or prove its value. Sold by dealers in all
civilized countries.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-02-08
THE NEXT ATTRACTION.
&c. Lewis s.Si PIu1kard' Company
Coming.

The next attraction at Cooper Opera
Hone is J. c. Lewis Isl Plunkart''
Company. which is booked for Feb
ruary 18th. The Paterson, New Jer-
sew, Eceni,sJ .News, says this Of it:
Isl Plunkard is a play built for fun
making. and there i, nothing lacking
in this respect. Many new and novel
scene, as we'll as >pecialtie> are pre-
sentenced. 1t has all the merit that
goes to make a tirst-cla>s cntertain-
mer.. The company includes the best
ana most original imitators OF comedy
characters in the profession; their
work is original and elected many
favorable comments. the characters
being what one can see IN every day
life in the rural districts. During the
action OF the comedy neatly woven in
are several high class spccialties
which scored a big hit. Mr.. j. c.
Lewis as Isl Punkard'' was favorite
with his audience, his whistling solos
and the real farmer impersonation
was one of the strong features.
r Miss Clara Gladstone is a bright,
pains taking artist and introduced a
novel specially appearing as Mono
loguist, viii chwas new, and her sing
ing, dancing and limitations Of differ
ent characters were very amusing and
kept her hearers in laughter. The
quaintest and most groteSque work
! seen in some time was that of pete
BY Willie Snvd :. and .'Scrubby' by
| Frank Farrell, as :. Rubetown fire de-
paatment, proved the big hit OF the
evening and kept the audience in an
uproar Of laughter. The entire com
pany as fun makers proved themselves
capable Of giving their audience an
evening Of fun. The company carries
| their own band and orchestra. Theil
RUDE parade on the streets was wit
| messed by hundreds Of men, women
and children. the band is Supers
musical orgnation, and the orchestra
was rare treat to listen to.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-02-08
Resolution of Respect.

ZEB VANCE LODGE, No. 1873. LOO. r
Henderson, y. e., Jan. 26th, 1900:
WHEREAS, The Supreme ruler OF the
universe, in the exercise of His aiiwlse
providence has removed from this world
and from us his faithful servent and our
beloved Brother b. |. Powell. thereby
astiny a dark gloom over this Lodge,
we, the creatures OF the great Creator,
with sad hearts, most reaverentlv sub
NIT to the divine will of Him, whom our
deceased Brother delighted to serve. And
WHEREAS, We keenly realize that in
the death of Brother Powell this Lodge
has lost one of its best and most useful
members, it is therefore
Re>o'red, That we extend to the be
reaved family OF our deceased Brother
the heartfelt sympathy OF this Lodge
and that the Secretary be instructed to
spread this resolution on the records OF
this Lodge as part of the minutes OF
this meeting, and to send copy to the
iarmiy OF the deceased and to the GOiL
LEAF fer publication.
r. S. MCCOIN,
j. l.. CURmN,
A. T. BARNES,
Committee.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-02-08

NonT nfA ctn OF tprr''mrnr of 81.
To all to whom these presents shall e..
directing:
Know We, that il appearS'trom the Gers.
icate of the Clerk of the Superior Co.-
of Vance County the following nam
persons, Jno. ID. Cooper. : :. Palh2r
}. ii. Parham, A. G.. Irlli"ofIrr and II
Brooks PaIham. heretoiu ..'r q luth a.
of January. 1900, sigErd ali . ID Antcl~
of Agreement for the formation of pi,a,
corporation before SAID Clerk. and CON, I,
said Articles of Agreement. duly cel,,6..
by said Clerk under the seal of said Cnpr
have been filed and recorded in thi, unr-
as pIcscI ihed in chapter SIS OF the Ac,
of 1898:
Now, therefore, under the power an
authority vested in me bv said chapter
of said Acts of 1898. do hereby drcate,I
persons signing said Articles Of tgfr-
ment duly incorporated. under the ran.
and style Of The PARHAM BROTHER
SUPPLY COMPANY tor the period o.
fifteen Years from and after the 10th ls,
of January, 1900, for the purposes ST ior.
in said Articles of Agreement, with a.
the powers, rights and liabilit confrrnt
and imposed by law on such colpoIaliur,
Witness, my hand and the Great seal q
O., the State of North Carolina g
SEAL office in the City of Raleigh. h.
- 10th day Of January, in the II.
year of oar Independence, and in the Yea
of our Lord one thousand nine hundred.
CYRUS THOMPSON.
Secretary OF STATE
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-02-08
DEATH OF Mr.. II. A. FOOTE.
Long Time Editor of the Warrsnton
Gazette,

Very sorry indeed were we to learn
of the death of Mr.. H. \. Foote. for
more than twenty years editor of the
Warrenton Gazette, which occurred at
his home in that place on Wednesday
of last week. We knew Henry Foote
we'll and esteemed him highly. He
was an honest man and true friend,
Of genial nature and noble heart. The
Warrenton RecOrd says:
Mr.. Foote was II wears old His
career has been Il notable one. When
only "a boy Of IS years h. enlisted in the
Confederate army and was with the i'm
mortal f..!y COnfedrrateS who surrendered
With Lee and Johnson. He was an
aiurnuS OF Wake Forest College, Il prac-
tirng attorney for twenty odd years, an
ardent pamocratnnd was for over twenty
wears editor OF the Narrenton Gazette,
and labor-d hard through the columns
Of his paper for the upbuidlng OF his
native county and state.
He leaves wife and SIN children, five
daughters and one son, to whom the
svmpathies of the entire town go out.