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AN APPEAL FOR FUNDS.
to Defray the Necessary Expenses
of the Campaign.

RALEIGH, N. c., April 20, 1900.
To the Democrats Of North Carolina:
We are engaged in campaign of
education. We want every white
man in North Carolina to understand
the amendment. We want no white
man in North Carolina to be misled
hy the miserable falsehoods and mis-
representations that our enemies are
circulating with reference to this
measure. 1t is certain if the white
people of the State do understand
the amendment, its effect upon the
State and the individual citizen, they
will give it such a ma jority as no
measure submitted to the people has
ever before received in the history of
the State, and will give the ticket
representing this measure the most
decisive ma jority Of recent years.
TO print and distribute literature
and to circulate papers and to defray
other necessary expenses OF such 4
campaign as we are now engaged in
is expensive and requires ready
money. Your committee is practi-
+ calIv without funds. Indeed, for the
last three weeks it has been borrow
ing money to meet current expenses.
The committee takes this method
of appealing to the Democrats and all
the friends Of good government and
White Supremacy in the State for
contributions To pay the Legitimate e
and necessary expenses Of the cam
Hn fan1 fhi annEal will
not be in vain.
Contributions can be sent directly
to the chairman of the committee at
Raleigh and will be duly acknowledged.
Yours truly.
F. NJ. SIMMONS.
Chairman.
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SEEING THE TRUTH ATLAST.

Here is a most significant para
graph from the Journal and Messenger,
Ohio. whose point of view is wholly
Northern so far as the negro is con-
cerned:
The color line is likely to make us
trouble in Cuba. At n recent meeting in
Santiago, held for the purpose of nomi-
mating candidates to Office it was found
that the colored element predominated,
and the whites objected to their control.
The meeting broke up in disorder. Many
white Cubans announce their intention
of organizing an annexation party, fear
ing that if Cuba remains independent it
will come under negro control. We shall
undoubtedly have to resist many at
United States, which would be a most
serious disaster Gen Woods limitation
to the suffrage will probably put the gov
ernment in the hands of better element
1t would be more difficult to prevent he
gro control of Cuba were it part of the
United States than at present.
This is not by any means the first
indication that men of sense in the
North are coming to hold that it was
a disastrous blunder to enfranchise
the negroes, though the blount state
ment that we shall have to resist an
neNation to prevent negro suffrage
drives refreshingly bold blow
against that amendment to the United
States Constitution which gives the
negroes suffrage. A little more time,
and our Northern brethren will re-
member how desolate the South was,
how cruel the Reconstruction was,
how oppressive and abhorrent the new
regime was, and remembering how
the South nevertheless built free
schools, colleges and asylums for the
negroes, dealing them far more than
their share Of the taxes-doing it in
spite of wounded spirits, doing it in
spite of the political woe brought on
by the negroes, and history will
glow with a story of nobility not
equaled in the records of any people.
We are happy that our brethren at
the North are coming to see the truth.
Biblical Recorder.
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Woman, Lovely Woman.

From an exchange the following
fashion note is taken:
BELTS, gloves and neckties OF rat
tlt-snake skin will be worn great
deal by women this year. We knew
the poor rattle-snake would have TO
come to it sooner or later. 1t was
about the only varmint left that wo-
men didn't wear. Think of a woman's
being arrayed in silkworm dress.
sealskin saeque, ostrich feather hat.
goat skin shoes, whalebone stays.
kid skin gloves, horse hide belts, tor
toise shell comb. clam she'll buttons,
Spitz dog muff, camel hair under
wear, mink tail collarette, alligator
hide purse and now a rattle snake
necktie! Solomon in all his glory was
not such menagerie as these-and
vet we love them, no matter what
thev wear!'
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and IL were cured"
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(The Wilmington Messenger }

The last Oxford Lcdger contains
paper from the skilled pen of Mr..
John W. Hays, a leading lawyer of
the Granville bar, and who has prac-
ticed his profession for some forty
years. He is a gentleman Of high
character and excellent ability and
writes like "a gentleman and
scholar" He sets forth his views of
the suffrage amendment in a paper
that would fill some two columns Of
the folio Messenger. Although writ
ing after so many strong and SO many
..'prentice hands have tried their
skill in discussing the amendment in
all of its manifold phases, he presents
in agreeable English and an interest
ing style the question. He goes back
to the course of the Federal Congress
after the war had ended in dealing so
revengefully with the South. He
says, and we quote it because it
brings out fact not generally known
to voters of the present time, that
''when Congress armed these eman-
cipated slaves with the ballot and
turned them over to unprincipled ad-
venturers to be arrayed against their
former masters, then it was that the
cup of bitterness was rendered to the
lips of the overpowered and impover-
ished South, and the great crime of
the century against civilization was
consummated. If the motive for this
had been to benefit the negro it could
have been forgiven and approved, but
it was too evident that the purpose
was to punish the white man Of the
South and to perpetuate the suprem-
acy Of the party then in power. This
was done, too, without any pretense
Of Constitutional authority, but by
the use of military force in time of
peace. 1t was disapproved by Presi-
dent johnson in q message to Con-
gress, and was contrary to the eN-
pressed views Of some of the best
jurists of that day. Inconsistent and
illogical as it may seem the negro
was first given the ballot and then
solemnly asked to vote upon the
question as to whether he should use
Everybody of sense III Tile .,o"-..
knows that all this was cruelty wrong,
affecting the white race and injuring
the blacks, for it put false notions in
their heads and made them poor citi
zens and lazy. The civilization of the
South up to 1861 has never been sur
passed in any land. There was less
crime than has been ever known in
any country. The Southern whites,
remember, did not willingly have
much hand in putting negro suffrage
over that civilization. 1t was the
work of the North mainly.
Mr.. Hays refers to the proclama-
tion issued in June, 1865, by William
w. Holden, traitor to his people in
war and in peace, who was made pro-
visional governor Of North Carolina.
He paid his prospects to the negroes,
then electors by act of the North:
ut is not to be expected that you
can comprehend and appreciate as
they should be comprehended and ap-
preciated by self-governing people,
the wise provisions and limitations
of Constitutions and laws: or that
you can now have that knowledge OF
public affairs which is necessary to
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-06-14
BLOOD POISON CURED BY
B, B, B.
Bottle Sent Free to Sufferers.

D-ep-spatrd, oh ;tinat. caSrs, The kind
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in the month, sore throat. eIuptipns, eating
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chancrps. liberation an the body, and in
hundreds Of cases wii.te the hair and eye
brows have fallen out and the whole skin
was a mass OF boil-, pimples and ulcers
this wonderful specific has completely
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skin smooth with the glow OF perfect hea lth.
B. B. B. is the Only known perfect cure
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trial bottle will be sent free Of charge.
B. b. b. for sale by druggists and Dorsey
Drug Co, in Henderson at 81 per large
bottle or 6 large bottles (full treatOent)
s.. For trial bottle. address BLOOD
BALM CO, Atlanta. Ga.
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One Disadvantage.

John-..I should think a man who
wrote such an illegible hand as you
do would learn to use the typewriter. y
Jim-.Too hard to learn"
John-..Nonsense; the typewriter
is easy to learn"
Jim-'Oh, the typewriter is, Of
course, but it's a different matter to
learn to spell. You can't end word
with a crooked line on the type
writer"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-06-14
ONLY A RUSE TO CATCH VOTES.
The Republicans Attempt to Hide the
Negro.
Charlotte NeWs.)

BOSSES a IN ifis State ft to 'fs Keep Rss
in the background this year is attract
ing widespread attention. The peo-
Pile of North Carolina know that it is
only ruse to catch part of the
white vote, and thus defeat the
amendment, which has for its object
the disfranchisement of the ignorant
negro. But this means the Republi-
can party in this State is trying to
throw the negro overheard. The
Atlanta Constitution says:
1.-The significance of the Republican
party suppression of the negro in
North Carolina is most noticeable. In
advance of this practical disfranchise-
ment by the pending Constitutional
amendment, his own party throws
him overheard and does not give him
single delegate to Philadelphia.
That is a privilege which most col
ored men do not prize, except as
something to sell, may be believed
from the readiness with which they
move from Georgia, where their dis
franchisement has been expressly de-
feated, to Mississippi, where it is an
accomplished fact"
But the Republican party in this
State is composed of four-tifths ne
groes and if the negroes were thrown
overheard, there wouldn't be much
left.
The negroes are very indignant al
the way they have been shut out by
IL 81 IN E,,
terprise, a negro newspaper edited b.
f. d. Hagler. says in its issue to-day
This year under the plea Of defeat
ing the Constitutional amendmenl
these white bosses (of the Republican
party) are determined TO take all tht
| offices and all the honors. and leave
| the colored man not a smell Of either
"Not only that, but they insult th'
colored man by saying, you nigger:
must be kept in the background.
They would not even allow coloret
men to be elected delegates to th'
State convention, because they want
ed to hold lilly white affair
| 1T is a fine arrangement they have
made this year. The white bosses
say to the colored man, you nigger
stay in the background. Keep hid il
the wood-pile until we want you
And when we call you, come and vote
that's all you've got to do. We viii
run the conventions, nominate tn
officers and hold the offices; while yo'
will not be allowed to do anythin;
| but vote.
The Republican leaders in thi
State have shown by their actions thi
year that they regard the negro onl
as tool, and use him to rake thei
chestnuts out Of the fire.
will the self-respecting negroe
of this State allow themselves to b
slapped in the face by the little gan
of narrow-headed white bosses2 .
lily white Republican party in Mort
Carolina wouldn't amount to hill G
beans
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-06-14
DOES ITPAY TO BUY CHEAP?

4 cheap remedy for coughs and colds
is all right, but you want something
that will relieve and cure the more severe
and dangerous results Of throat and lung
troubles. What shall you do? Go to
warmer and more regular climate? Yes,
if possible; if not possible for you, then in
either case take the ONLY remedy that
has been introduced in all civilized cOun-
tries with success in severe throat and
lung troubles, "Boschee's German
Syrup" 1t not only heals and stimulates
the tissues to destroy the germ disease,
but alIays Inflammation, causes easy ex-
pectoration, gives a good nights rest,
and cures the patient. Try ONE bottle.
Recommended many years by all drug
gists in the world For sale ty The Dor
sey Drug Co.
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diggers of village we'll to provide
against future famines.
Five hundred dollars equips a grain
depot and lowers the price of food in
a circle of many villages,
One thousand dollars will maintain,
for whole year. an orphanage of
forty children or provide ten wells,
or maintain two centers for selling
cheap grain.
If you cannot give much yourself
you can collect among your friends
sums that will save many lives.
TO remove all doubt as to the
actual need the committee cabIed to
the Viceroy Of India and received the
following:
GOVERNMENT House, SIMLA,
May 1st, 1900.
WILLIAM + DODGE.
Chairman India Famine Belief Committee:
SO far from no more funds being need
eel, every dollar is of service in saving
life. We have five and three quarter mil
lions on relief, many in extreme destitu-
ton. All help gratefully received
(SigneD LORD CURZON.
The channels for relief are abun-
dant, prompt, efficient, trustworthy
and economical. Among others, there
are about 800 American missionaries,
who have under their direction {,
large force of trained and faithful
natives. This whole force is available
for relief work without cost. their
support being permanently provided
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-06-14
MCElREE'S
Wine of Cdrdui

1t brings health to the womanly
organism, and health there means
we'll poised nerves. calmness. strength.
1t restores womarly vigor and power.
Il tones up the nerves which suffer
| ing and disease have shattered. Il Il
the most perfect remedy ever devised
to restore weak women to perfect
health, and to make them attractive
and happy. $I.oo at all druggists.
For advice in cases requiring spec
ial directions. address, giving synp-
toms, "Thc Ladies' Advisory De-
partment." The Chattanooga Medi-
cine Co.. Chattanooga. Tenn.
1 REV. j. w. SMITH, Camden. d. O.,
says.-"My wife used Wine Of Cardui At hosns
for failing Of tbs womb and Il entirely eussd
her,
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protect the ten miles square District
from negro rule and ruin, the Repub-
licans deprived the wards of the ma
tion," Sambo and company, of the
right to vote in said District. There
were $4,000 negroes in and around
Washington. You will see from these
extracts from Mr.. Hays "views" that
he brings out instructive and impor-
tant historic facts connected with the
curse of the South-negro suffrage.
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A Card of Thanks.

wish to say that | feel under lasting
ObligatiOnsforw Chamberlain Cough
Remedy has done for our family. We
have used it in so many eases of coughs,
lung troubles. whOoping cough, and it
has always given the most perfect salts
faction, we feel greatly indebted to the
manufacturers of this remedy and wish
them to please accept our hearty thanks.
-ReSpectfully. Mrs. $. DoTY, Des Moines,
Iowa For sale by The Dorsey Drug Co.
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Her Revenge.

Mrs Sweet-{Who has her neigh
bor's children in to spend the day
And SO your mother is all alone'
Dear me, how she must be enjoying
the quiet! / will send nv children
oyer there to-InOrrOW"
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Famine'S Fearful SCourge.
HOSPITALITY FOR THE BOERS.
They Would Find a Welcome In This
''Land of the Free and the Home of
the Brave"-Peace, Happiness and
Prosperity In Cultivating the Fertile
Fields and Utilizing the Rich Pas
turage of Our Valleys and Plains.

Famine, from lack of rain, is now
shifting sixty millions of our fellow
beings. AT this moment, death bv
sheer hunger and thirst threatens
one-sixth Of that number Thousands
are starving each twenty-four hours.
In that stricken land. the heavens are
as iron and the earth as brass.
Birds of the air drop lifeless from
the burning sky. Hundreds of thou
sands of cattle have already perished.
In the absence OF food and water,
liercest animals let 90 their hatreds,
and helpless lie down together to die.
The decaying bodies OF men and
beasts pollute both plains and rivers.
And the woe has not yet reached
its worst. Face to face with even
such horrors still stand countless lit
whom food will save. Thank God
relief may almost instantly pass, by
cable, from this land of plenty to
that India Of starvation. According
ly, only y gifts OF money are solicited
What, then, shall We do? What
will you do? For our answer We are
clearly responsible to both God and
man. Ought not America to send
quickly at least Il million dollars? In
the famine districts are efficient,
devoted men and women, not only
American but also European, who are
already engaged in the actual rescue.
but who are pleading for larger sup
plies. Surely such supplies can be
provided, and yet the customary gifts
to long-established agencies for the
uplifting Of the people of India not be
at all les>cned.
Meanw lille, the Government Of India
is organizing relief on Il scale unap-
preached in the history of the world.
Both treasure and life are given with
out stint in the saving work. On
May 18th, the number of starving
daily aid will be steadfastly continued
and increased, yet it will be unable to
keep pace with the awful need. The
death-rate is by far the greatest in
the native provinces. where the Gov
crnment has least influence and con-
troll. Only the united efforts of the
humane. the cooperating goodwill
Of all the nations will suffice
In this emergency, the Committee
Of One Hundred gladly puts itself at
your service. the service of the cause.
Messrs. Brown Brothers 4 Company
the well-known bankers, SO Wall
Street, have freely consented to re,
ceive and acknowledge all gifts sent
to them. Every expressed wish OF
donors will be faithfully carried out,
and the Committee on its own part
will earnestly seek the best, most
efficient. most economical agencies
for the distribution Of uudesignated
funds.
Together and at once let us move
To the rescue. We can feed the starv.
ing. There is not a minute to be
| lost. From two to five cents a day
will save a life.
WILLIAM F.. DODGE.
rho
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j. l.. CURRIN,
Real Estate Broker and AuGtiODeer,
Henderson, N. G.

FOR SALE-IMPROVED LOTS.
room house, Burweil ave and Chestnut Il
) room house, GarDrtt street.
room house Soutball avenue.
1 room house, SOuthall avenue.
room house Orange street.
story Brick Factory-a splendid build
ing for Tobacco Factory or Knitting Mill.
Large lot ahd convenient tenant houses.
room dwelling on Church stTeet-laIge
lot and splendid shade and fruit trees.
Brick store house on Montgomery street.
room cottage on Montgomery street
about 10 acres and Is offered very low.
Factory building on Wycbe street. Well
located for carriage factory.
UNIMPROVED.
9OxlOO Garnett street, 2O0x2J0 cor Mont
gomery and Breckenridge street.
9Ox2l0, cor oung, Chestnut and Church.
iOOxJOO Chavasse ave, Z acres near college
3 lots near Fair Ground.
II you want a good Farm see what
/ have before You purchase.
Terms Easy. Keats Seneetse'
J.L. CURRIN.
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CRIME OF THE CENTURY.


The Purpose Punish the South Not to Upilt and
Benefit the Emancipated Slaves-The White People of
North Carolina Had Part in the Adoption of the State
Constitution But They Propose Have Something do
With Changing it, the Ides of August Will Show
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-06-14

A musician never knows how much
his efforts are appre ciated until the
folks in the next fiat complain to the
janitor.
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dentist may be jolly good fell
low, but he has way of looking
down in the mouth that is contra
dictO rv.
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America Says Come.
INOIA'S APPEAL FOR HELP.

Rescue the Perishing''-From \ to 5
Cents . Day VIII Save . Life-The
Fearful Famine and the Cause of 1t
Will You Aid In This Great Cause P
II 50 Act at Once-Money Contribu-
tions Preferred.
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Henry Perry,
~InSurance.~

-trnng.line Of both Life and Fire Com
p.unirs represented. Policies issued and
ri~E- placed 70 uest advantage.
office in Court House.
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~Sweet Bells tangled
Out of Tune and Harsh. -

Shakespeare's description Rts thou
sands Of women. They are cfoss, des-
pondent, sickly. nervous-a burden to
themselves and their families. Their
sweet dispositions are gone, and thoy, like
the bells, seem sadly out Of tune. But
there 10 q remedy. They can use