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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-04-05
OUR MARINE EXPENSE.
THE COST FOR VESSELS FOR THE
sPANIsM.AMERICA WAR.

A List OF All Transport ships md
tered by the War Department 'incs
March 4, Is97-The Cost of Fitttng
UpOr Repair-The Reasons for tao
Sale OF Such Vessels.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-04-05

Gov. TayIor's tISI Love Letters, are considered
the best work from his gifted pen. Full of wit
and iIumor, sentiment and pathos; instructive
aud amusing. They produce laughter and tears,
Addressed to: Uncle Sam, Politicians, Boys,
Girls Bachelors, Drummers, PiddIers, Fisher.
men, Mothers-in-iaw, Candidates, Sweethearts,
Sportsmen, and Teachers. THE BOOK also
contains several Gov. Taylcr's noted speeches.
Special Offer: Send 90 cents at once to
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-04-05
WHAT IT MEANS.
WHITE SUPREMACY INSURES
GOOD GOVERNMENT.

The Negro After Being On Trial for
Tlore than Thirty Years Has Shown
Himself Totally Unfit to Govern
The Public Welfare Demands that
He be Eieminated as Controlling
Factor in Politics-Duty of Every
True White Man to Vote for the
Amendmedt.
Ii the negro had any sense, he
would see that this class of Republi-
cans care nothing for him, and are
simply playing him for his vote.
But he has ever been their dupe, and
the proba bilities are will so remain to
the end. That, however, is his busi-
ness, not ours.
But there are white Republicans in
North Carolina, and their name is
legion, who are not dependent on
Office, who are not seekers after office
at all, who do not hunger for the
crumbs that fall from McKinley's
table, Or sneeze when Pritchard
sneezes, white men who are patriots,
who love their State and are Republi-
cans from principle. These men, like
the rest of the good white people OF
the State, feel kindly towards the ne
gro, and are anxious to help him in
every proper way, to work out his
destiny, and to develop to the utmost
the best that is in him, and they
would not do him wrong, nor support
any one else in any injustice toward
him. Thousands upon thousands O.
this class of Republicans will vote fol
the amendment. Not in spirit o
unfriendliness toward the negro, but
in Justice to the white men and white
women Of the State, and because they
believe in the end its adoption will bt
the best for the negro as well as fol
| the white man.-NeaCs a,sd Observer.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-04-05

Hes from the wild and woolly
West, isn't he?" sOh, no! / believe
he halls from the cottony South"
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-10
Passing of the Broom.

The broom. which has always been
considered the particular weapon Of
the housewife. has now given way to
the carpet sweeper What Il jolly time
the girls will have learning their mill
tary movements with these clumsy do
nestle implements Fancy using a car
pet sweeper to down burglar or to
chase strange dog out of the kitchen
or to scare mouse out Of corner.
But the edict has gone forth. The
broom, SO long a useful and respected
piece of kitchen furniture is now used
only occasionally. Women have dis.
covered that carpet sweepers not only
gather up more dust. but that they
gather it without distributing it in the
air and over the furniture Labor is
lightened, the wear and tear on rugs
and carpets is considerably less. and
there is no chance Of the baby upset
ting the dustpan after the work is fin
ishnd
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-10
Cushions of Today.

The cushion or pillow is an old time
institution. and in ancient Rome. on
state occasions. officers entered first
''tO set the cushions" while in those
days as we'll as at the present time
the regalia and various insignia of
high office We're borne upon a cushion.
A century ago it was nothing more
than bolster or small square. stuffed
with hOrSehair or made Of reps and
damaSk to match the upholStering Of
the furniture. says the pittsburg Dis
patch.
Beautiful indeed is the cush on of to-
day with it's goodly proportions artis-
tic design, exquisite work and ma
terial Without lavish supply of
these down filled. sjlken. ease inviting
pillows of rest" no room can be- con.
sidered properly furnished Their in
finite variety is an added charm. and,
whether Of art linen. silk. satin or
brocade. they constitute. with the ex.
ception of flowers and books. the great
est finishing touch" to Il room.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-10
A Fault In Taste,

a serious fault of taste Is to have
your abode finely furnished and deco
rated at the bottom and all dingy and
forlorn at the top. There are many
excellent people who think nothing of
having satin and leather wall papers,
the finest oak or the gayest of white
paint below: while. as you ascend the
stairs you are gradually conscious
that the owners interest in their abode
seems to cease abruptly at the best
bedroom. and that, once having passed
that sacred chamber, it is best not to
be too critical or to investigate too
nicely. You may be sure that. in many
houses, the ancient and discarded car
pets which once Haunted it down
stairs in the reception rooms; the old
fashioned furniture. the broken down
clocks, have all been lelegated to small
bedrooms parsimoniously hung with
wall paper at a couple of cents yard
The result. to be sure. is not cheerful
In these upper regions live children.
gOverneSses. servants and other un-
considered members Of the household
What does it matter if they are daily
and nightly depressed by the sight Of
ugly walls. Victorian furniture
and threadbare carpets. so long as
the dra wing room is gay and The din.
ing room sufficiently imposing?
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-10
Brave Explorers

Like Stanley and Livingstone. found it
harder to overcome Malaria Fever and
Ague, and Typhoid diseases germs than
savage cannibaln: but thousands have
found that Electric Bitters is wonderful
cure for all malaral diseases If you have
chills with fever, aches in back of neck
and head, and tired, worn-out feeling, a
A. Null of Webb. Ill, writes: My chill
dren suffered for more than year with
chills and fever, then two bottles of Elec-
trio Bitters cured them" Only so cents.
Try them Guaranteed. Sold by all drug
gists
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11
A Successful Farmer.


Within three miles of the town, go
ing eastward, is the farm of Mr.. ~W.
Dreamer, one of the municipalities
largest and most prosperous mixed
farmers. Mr.. Dreamer came to this
country in 1880 and settled on a por-
ton of the land which comprises his
present enormous farm of 1,2SO acres.
In common with many others or
similar period he experienced all the
hardShips and difficulties common to the
absence of railway and market faclli-
ties. IN nowise daunted, by energy,
industry and indOmitable will he has
been able to surmount all obstacles
and has achieved an unparalleled sue
cess, and is known throughout the dis
trict as one of it's pre-emiEent farmers.
His operation extend over 1880 acres,
two sections (the thought alone of so
much land makes the Eastern farmer
dizzy; 800 acres OF this is broken and
the remainder is excellent pasture land
and wood. This harvest he took off a
crop of 500 acres of wheat and 200 of
other grains. Four hundred acres are
ploWed and ready for wheat next
spring. Mr.. Dreamer is, as has been
stated, alniXed farmer of no mean pro-
portions, having at the present time
40 horses, 60 head of cattle and 80 pigs.
The most modern farm buildings are
found on his premises, the main build
ing being a barn So feet square on a
stone foundation, containing stabling
for 16 horses and a large number OF
cattle. The loft is stored with % loads
of sheaf oats for feed and tons of hay;
there is also a cutting box. Another
building of large dimensions is the
granary, in which, after teaming large
quantities 10 market, he still has stored
5000 bushels of wheat. A crushing ma
chine is in the building. There are
number of lesser buildings containing
chicken house, pig pens and cattle
sheds. The farm residence is hand
some frame structure of ample pro-
portions, in connection with it is
wood shed. The water supply is uneA-
celled; besides house supply there is
we'll in the sta bleS and never failing
spring situated in a bluff, which never
freezes. Surrounded by a thick bluff
of pOplars, extending in 4 semi-circle
to the west, north and east, the Win
ter storms are broken and accumula-
ton of snow unknown. Added to his
farming operations, MI Dreamer con-
duets threshing outfit for the season
His success is an instance of what can
be accomplished in Western Canada
Baldur NAM Gazette. Nov. 16, 1899.
Thousands of settlers are going from
the United States to take advantage
of the free homestead lands that are
being offered by the Canadian Gov
alu,nnOt
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11
500 Reward. 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
IN all its stages. and that is Catarrh Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease, requires Il
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
cure is taken internally, acting directly on
TEN, thereby destroying the foundation of
the disease, and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and assist
ing nature in doing it's work. The pro-
prietors have so much faith in it's curative
powers, that they offer One Hundred Dol
lars Tor any case that it fails to cure. Send
Tor list of testimonials.
Address, +. ]. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
HaIPS Family Pills are the best.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11
Energy in Plants.

Live plants are plants with their par
ticles in motion building up the plant s
structure This motion is known as vital
energy. Physical energy results in de
composition. The material out Of which
plant structure is formed is known as
protoplasm. The forms of flowers result
from varying degrees and directions OF
vital energy-but what starts the motion
of protoplasm, and SO directs the energy
that little cell may develop in one IN
stance to an oak, or in another to but
tercup, has not been demonstrated.-Me
hams Monthly.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11

daughter has received from the use OF
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. After beginning the use of
your medicine she began to mend
rapidly and is now able to be at her
work. Her nenses are regular and
almost painless. / feel very thankful
to you and expect to always keep your
Vegetable Compound in my house. 1t
is the best medicine ever knew. You
have my permission to publish this
letter if you wish, it may be the means
of doing others good. Mrs. MATILDA
A. CAMP, Manchester Mill, Macon, Ca,
September Is, 1899.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11
Horses Almost as Cheap as Dogs.

Maj. Samuel Winters of Philadelphia.
who is interested in the manufacture of
street-railway appliances, says that re
ports from Auckland are not promising
for early development there of the troll
ley THE reason is the cheapness of
horses said he. There are more
horses there than in any other place Of
it's size in the world. and they are as
cheap almost as dogs New York Com
mercial.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11
Libby. McNeijl & iibbv

Housekeepers frequently feel the need
of luncheon meats which are either ready
to serve or can be prepared for the table
at moments notice. Such need is
abundantly supplied in the superior
meats put up by the old reliable house of
Libby, Mcneil 4 Libby, Chicago, one
of whose specialties is advertised in an
other column of this paper, and their
booklet, ''How to Make Good Things to
Eat is offered free on application.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
hairs Family Pills are the best.
Summer Children Are Tall.

That children tall for their ages are
generally born in the summer is a novel
cerned those who first see light during
autumn and winter are not so tall as
those born in spring and summer Those
born in November are the shortest, in
July the tallest. Averages for girls
show that those born in winter and
spring have less length of body than
those born in summer and autumn. The
taIeSt girls are born In August
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11
Try Grain-O! Try Grain-O!

Ask your grocer today to show you q
package of GRAIN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee. The
children may drink it without injury AZ
well as the adult. All who try it like it.
GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown OF
Mocha or Java, but it is made from
pure grains, and the most delicate stom
ach receives it without distress. One
fourth the price of coffee. 15c and 25c
per package. Sold by all grocers.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11

Miss Edith Rhodes, one of the sis
ters of Cecil Rhodes, has better and larg
er diamonds, it is said, than most of the
royalty. These We're given to her by
her brother, and taken from the famous
WeSSeltOn mine at Kimberley.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11
A Sensible Man

Would use kemp's Balsam for the Throat
and Lungs. 1t is curing more Coughs, Colds,
Asthma, Bronchitis, Group and all Throat
and Lung troubles, than any other medicine
The proprietor has authorized any druggist
to give you a Sample Bottle Free to CON
vince you of the merit Of this great remedy
Price 2oc. and Soc
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11

Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot Ease,
A powder to shake into your shoes. 1t rests
the feet. Cures COrns, Bunions, Swollen, Sore,
Hot, Gallons, Aching, Sweating feet and In
growing Nails. Aliens Foot-Ease makes
new or tight shoes easy. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores, 25c. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen s. OimSted, LIE Roy, \. Y.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11

The prime of life in a man of regu-
lar habits and sound constitution is from
30 to 80 years of age; of a woman, from
"a or % to about 40 years of age.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11
To Cure a Cold i'm One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All drugugists refund the money if it
fails to cure. 25c. e. w. Groves sig.
nature is on each box
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11

I do not believe Piso's Cure for Con-
sumption has an equal for coughs and
colds.-John F. Boyer, Trinity Springs,
Ind, Feb. -, 1900.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11
Lanes Family Medicine

Moves the bowels each day. In order
to be healthy this is necessary. Act:
gently on the liver and kidneys. Cure:
sick headache. Price % and SOC.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11

In Japan handkerchiefs are made of
paper, cords are twisted from it and imi-
tations of cordova leather are skillfully
contrived from it.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11

There are over 200 distinct muscles
in the human body, of which the best of
us keep about 100 in prime condition by
proper use.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11

The Bank of England destroys about
place them with freshly-printed ones.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11

"A new shirt takes just about twice
as much time to be Numbered as one that
has been through the process before This
is particularly true of a colored shirt.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11

American exports to Africa have de-
creased slightly in the seven months end
ing with January, showing that the war
has lost us more than it has profited.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11

VITALITY low, debilitated exhausted cured
Bottle containing weeks treatment. Dr.. Knes
Institute 93l Arch Street, Philadelphia Founded
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11

During the past year professional
fishermen caught 100000 pounds of
fish in the Illinois river between Depu
and Graften.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11

The 1902 national banks of the Unit
ed States hold ST ,O13,122 nickels and
cents in their cash reserves.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11

Mrs. Syin~IOw's SOOTHING SYRUP for children
teetblng, sOftens the gums, reduces Inflammation.
allays PAIN cures wind collie. 25c bottle.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11

Reporter-"How did your assistant
happen to fall from the parachute -
Aeronaut-"He belonged to the union
Reporter-"What did that have to do
with it?'
he heard whistle blow. and thought
it was time to quit work. Baltimore
American.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11
Coughing Leads to Consumption.

Coughing Leads 10 Consumption.
Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough a.
once. Go to your druggist today and get
a sample bottle free. Sold i'll % and so
cent bottles. Go at once; delays are dan
pprnuS.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11

Khaki is the latest English shade in
fashionable Stationery.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11

The courtier Frustrated himself be-
fore the dowager empress.
What have you learned concerning
this refOrmer Ting FOO-Ping?" inquired
the grand old woman.
Il have learned, your imperial ineffi-
bility, that he is a man of dangerous
popularity whom it would be well to let
alone"
You think it safer. eh? And why?"
Because madam, he has a wise young
head Oh his shoulders"
The empress laughed CONTEMPORARY.
Bah" she said, Il can easily remove
that objection"
And turning slightly she beckoned TO
the imperial Observation-Disclosures Plain
Dealer.
Mrs. Jones-"And pray, Mr.. Jones'
what is the matter now"
Jones-''I was only wondering, my
dear, where you might have bought this
fish,
Mrs. Jones-"At the fshmonger's.
Where do you suppose ] bought it,
Jones-"Well, l thought that, perhaps,
there might have been remnant sale az
the Royal rum!'-Punch.
Politician-"How are things up in your
countryT' Farmer-.Waal [ tell you
the country likely TO De cOnSlQ dDly ahS-
turbed most any time now! 80? EX-
pansion or silver, [ suppose| No.
spring ploughin'."
Many years ago when President
Kruger was in England he was aD-
preached concerning some concession,
railway or otherwise, by business man
here in London, tells the London Daily
News The negotiations lasted for some
time. One evening the Londoner, who
was staying at the same hotel, having
spent many hours with Mr.. Kruger and
his companion, went to bed much eX-
hausted and feeling he had not got quite
all he wanted. Next morning he arose at
8 and went along the corridor to Mr..
Kruger's bedroom. To his establishment
it was empty and all the luggage was
gone. 'Oh, SIR" said the chambermaid.
MIR. Kruger and his friend left at & this
morning." Then, with a gigge OF
amused "Reminiscences, the girl added:
They was a queer couple, sir, and no
mistake. When e passed your door, sir,
Mr.. Kruger. e started dancin' right out
side your door, sir, e and his friend.
They didn't know as anyone saw them,
sir, but Bessie and | see them, unbe-
known, from the top Of the stairs. Then
they went downstairs, sir, fairly splittin'
their sides with laughin', though they
didn't say a word"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11

There is, a clock in Brussels which
hands. 1t is kept going by the wind.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11

Fishers FIaVoring Extracts are endorsed
by pure food laws and the e. S. government for their
PURITY and STRENGTH. A. j. Hilbert Co., Milw.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11

Herds of buffaloes roam about the
vast northern plains of Australia, but
bloodthirsty blacks are also numerous in
that region and buffalo hunters carry
their lives in their hands.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11

1t is told of retired farmer that after
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11

" DEAR MRS. PINK
HAM 1t affords me
great pleasure to tell
Won Of tho honoHt INV
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11

If Rev. Mr.. Sheldon hasn't accom-
plished anything else, he has 'adver-
tlscd' Kansas, says an exchange. One
OF the comments on the newspaper OK
pertinent, coming from a gentleman who
has travelled widely and observed tn"
people Of many parts of this country, is
to this effect: 'Mr. Sheldon is true
kansan. 1t wouldn't be Kansas if we
couldn't have comet now and then
dashing off on a tangent. But, then, it
IS grand part of the system and helps
to bring things round right in the end
If | was to choose Il state for personal
and family res; ience anew, it would be
Kansas" A typical Kansan blew into
the inner room Of a cabinet officer tho
other day, expressed himself freely upon
how he would run the government if he
was it, and then went his way, leaving
behind his card, upon which was printed
besides his name and the information
that he was from Garfield, pawnee
county," the following:
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11
SPINNING WHEEL.
ANATOMY IN RHYME.

How many bones in the human face?
Fourteen, when they are all in place.
How many bones i'll the human head?
Eight, my child, as I've often said.
How many bones in the human spine?
Twenty four, like a clustering vine.
How many bones in the human chest?
Twenty-four ribs and two of the rest.
How many bones in the shoulder bind?
Two in each; one before, one behind.
How many bones in the human arm?
In each arm. one: two in each forearm.
How many bones in the human wrist!
Eight in each. if none is missed.
How many bones in the palm of he hand
Five In each, of many a hand.
How many bones in the fingers ten?
Twenty eight and by joints they bend.
How many bones ia the human hip?
One in each: like a dish they dip.
How many bones in the human thigh?
One i'll each. and deep they lie.
How many bones in the human knee?
Two in each, we can plainly see.
How many bones in the ankle strong!
Seven in each. but none are long.
How many bones in the ball of the foot:
Five in each, as the palms were put
How many bones in toes half score?
Twenty and there are no more.
And now. if you reckon the bones on Il slate.
They count, in Il body, two hundred and
eight.
Then we have, in the human mouth, too,
Teeth. upper and under, thirty and two.
And now and then there's bone, l think.
That forms on joint or to fill up chink
A sesamoid bone, or wormain, we call,
And now we may rest, for we've told them
ALL Success.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11
Polite Lie in EMBRYO.

A little child has given US peep into
the process by which the polite lie is
developed. Mamma was talking to Effie
about the absence of Edith from the
children's party. You are sorry" said
mamma, that Edith could not Gomez"
Efie replied, having enjoyed herself,
'Oh, l don't mind much" To which
mamma rejoined, But Edith is i'll! that
is why she couldn't come. You must be
sorry" Fife considered. Yes. of
course I'm sorry" she said, but it
doesn't hurt me-inside."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11

For your Easter Cakes and Candy use
'M-B'' FIavoring Extracts.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11

An Irish servant girl, who had very
hard mistress, one day became angry and
threatened to commit suicide If You
do said the mistress, "you will surely
go to hell" WELL" said the girl, ''if Il
isn't better place than this, l won't
stay there