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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-02
VIEW THE NEGROE, TAKE.

1--WE won't tax ourselves to helm
educate white folks children" This
IS the view some of the negroes take
ana openly express on the school tax
question. They say they already
nave good schools, one supported by
State and county funds and another
by Northern capital, to which thew
can send their children without cost
ing them one cent. Wa. ever such
want OF appreciation, such lack of
gratitude, such utter selfishness and
perverssness of nature shown bv ,nv
people on earthe
But that does not alter the cues
ton. The negroes can not only send
their children to school, but thew are
DONG It-between seven and eioht
hundred in the day schools and up-
wards OF eleven hundred from old
gray-headed grandparents down to
the smallest children) in the Sunday
schools. Is this not enough to
awaken the white people to greater
Interest and move them to renewal
efforts in behalf of educatinp their
children and their neichbors' chill
dren9 We think so.
we DO not blame the negro for
educating his child. he is to he COM
mended for it rather. But we do
blame him for putting himself as
olock IN the way of the white people
the property owners and tax PAYERS
in the consideration of public ques-
tions and progressive measures which
tend TO the good of the NEGROES az
well rs that of the whites. 1t is this
feeling Of selfishnes. and suspicious
nature characteristic of the negro
standing in the way of progress and
prosperity-his ever present readi-
ness to do the thing prejudicial to the
interests of the white people-that
caused the movement Cor his disfran-
chlsement to take form and shane and
II he persists in making himself an
obstacle in the way of white people
educating their own children the nex,
thing will be separation of the
school fund the tax paid by white
people going to educate white chill
dren, and the tax paid by negroes
going TO educate negro children.
The negro himself is raising the issue.
The white people are willing to aid
him but they will not continue to do
so if he stands as menace in the
way OF their educating the children of
their own race.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-02

CAN you look into the faces of the
bright-eyed, intelligent boys and girls
OF the COMMUNICATIONS in whom is
centered SO much of future hope and
glory and who when the older genera
tions have stepped aside must take
their places in business. in society, in
church and State-in all the variou.
avenues of life-and feel that there is
resting upon you no obligation which
you must rightfully meet toward
them? And do you think you would
be discharging that duty by DENYING
them IN part the means of acquiring
an education? If not then vote in
favor Of taxation 10 continue the
Graded Schools.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-02
AYCOCK ON EDUCATION.
Says if the Negro is Ever Educated it
Will be by the Aid of Southern
White Men, but Edu cation of the
Whites Will Precede the Education
of the Negroes.

White Men, but Edu cation of the
Whites Will Precede the Education
of the Negroes.
In striking contrast to the deliver
ance OF Gov. Gambler. of Georgia at
the Southern Educational Conference
st Winston-Salem and the tour OF the
South by the Ogden party afterward.
is the utterance of GOV. Aycock. of
North Carolina. In reply to arequest
from the New York Herald for an eX-
preston of his view. n. to the re-
suits that will follow such meeting
tions, Gov. Aycock wired as follows:
This conference for education in
the South, under the craftsmanship OF
Mr.. Robert c. Ogden, will be of great
benefit. There were in attendance
not only the leading men of the North
interested in education, but many
eminent North Carolinians and other
Southern educators. There was full
and frank discussion Of educational
problems and an interchange of views
which can be but beneficial. We
know more of the Northern view and
our visitors know more of us. We
do not probably entirely agree, but
we respect more than ever the opin-
ions of each other. If the negro is
ever educated it will be by the aid of
Southern white men. The North
cannot do it. Education of the
whites will precede the education of
the negroes. Philanthropists in the
North may think they can educate
the negro without the help of South
ern whites, but they are mistaken.
Mr.. Ogden's party knows this. In
deed | think they were informed of
conditions before they came Their
visit was great pleasure to us and
will be of incalculable benefit They
could not have come at better time.
We are in this State in the midst of
an educational revival. We favor
universal education and intend to
accomplish it, if our friends in the
North, earnest men and women,
choose to aid us in our work we shall
receive their aid with gratitude. If
they withhold assistance we shall,
nevertheless. do the work which lies
before us. We need help, but we can
do the work unaided, and will, rather
than humiliate ourselves. Speaking
for North Carolina, | declare our pur-
pose to be is to move TO the front in
educational matters. AS to the Negro
we shall do our full duty by him. We
are willing to receive aid for his edu-
cation, but without aid, we shall in
the long run teach him. He is with
us TO stay. His destiny and ours is
so interviewer that we cannot help
ourselves up without, at the same
time, lifting him. What we want of
Northern people of right thought and
upright intention, more than all their
money, is frank recognition of this
undeniable fact and we will do the
rest"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-02
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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-02
ShudderS at His Past

Il recall now with horror" saws Mail
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my three years of suffering from Kidney
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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-02

ELECTIONS are being held in many
towns of this State for the purpose Of
issuing bonds, or levying a special
tax, for the public Or graded schools.
Some Of these elections have already
been held, and, so far as we now
recall, every one has been in favor Of
the schools. Elections in several
other towns will be the first Monday
in May, and we venture the predic-
ton that every one will result in favor
of the schools. -Pittsboro Record.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-02
Beware of a Cough.

=. A cough is not a disease but symptom.
Consumption and bronchitis, which are the
most dangerous and fatal diseases, have for
their first indication a persistent cough
and If properly treated as soon as this cough
appears are easily cured. Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy has proven wonderfully sue
cesstul, and gained its wide reputation and
extensive sale by its success in curing the
diseases which cause coughing fit is not
oenehclai 1t will not cost you cent. For
sale by Melville Dorsey. druggist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-02
AS TO SCHOOL TRUSTEES.

Objection has been raised to the
manner Of electing the Board Of Trus-
tees Of the Graded Schools, the method
provided by the charter making the
Board self-perpetuating. While this
sort of thing is not strictly in accord
with the spirit of Democracy and the
genius Of our free institutions, we
are inclined to regard it as one OF
the best features of the whole bill
In the first place, it would keep the
school ont Of politics, out of the con-
troll OF selfish, corrupt and designing
men. For this reason then, if for no
other, we think the provision made
in the charter for electing the Trus
tees is wise one But there are
those who hold the contrary opinion,
and their views are entitled to as
much respect as our own.
There is no present danger, to be
sure. We can trust our present
Board of County Commissioners, we
can trust the County Board of Educa-
ton, we can trust the people, but we
should plan for the future. There is
no probability Of regime of prodiga-
cy and corruption in county politics
or school matters, but it is not an i'm
possibility. And while this is true,
the bill does not need any defense
But the GOLD LEAF is not welded to
the idea, nor are the gentlemen who
constitute the Board of Trustees. The
good Of the schools was the object
had in view when the charter was
drawn. If this object can be better
accomplished in some other way we'll
and good. AS an earnest of this at
meeting OF the Board of Trustees held
at i O'Clock, Thursday afternoon,
April 10Th. it was unanimously
agreed that Section TX of the Graded
School charter granted at the last
Legislature in reference to the cleo
ton Of the Board of Trustees. that
any action decided upon by the voters
OF Henderson Township as to what
change should be made in electing the
Board will be acceptable to them and
they promise their cooperation in
asking the amendment proposed to
the Henderson Graded School law.
The Trustees also pledged them
selves that the educational facilities
OF Henderson Township shall be more
thorough than ever before. In this
connection it may not be out of place
to say that while the GOLD LEAF is
not authorized to speak for the Board
OF Trustees, it is in position to know
something OF the working. and in
tentions OF the Board. 1t has been
upon their minds all along to extend
the school facilities as far as possible.
The situation has been carefully gone
over and the matter seriously con-
for months. But lack of
money has been in the way of the
carrying out of such purpose. The
special tax levy asked for will obviate
this difficulty and while it is not pur-
posed to put school house in front
of every mans door the GOLD LEAF |
Is honestly of the opinion that every |
adequate and necessary facility as to
and efficiency for edu-
eating their children will be put
within the reach of all the people.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-02
Old Soldiers Experience.

VI. NJ. Austin, Civil War veteran. of
Ind, writes. MY wife was
sick long time, in spite of good doctors
treatment but was wholly cured by DR..
Kings New Life Pills, which worked won
ders for her health" They always do.
Try them. Only % cents at Dorsey's drug
store.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-02
Registrars and Judges Of BIG
tiOn
FOR GRADED SCHOOL ELECTION 10 o.
HELD MONDAY, MAY 9Th. 1901

COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS ,
VANCE COUNTY.
HENDERSON, y. C., April it, |J. y
For the Graded School election to b
held on the 1t Monday in MAY On" Gl.
Following Re gistfaTS ana Judge 81 kie"
ton have been appointed:
EAST HENDERSON
W: W. Swain, Registrar; ". II Ila'
w. j. Gupton.
WEST HENDERSON
}. I. lands, Registrar; w. T. Boz.
NORTH HENDERSON
James l.. Woitham. Repi,tal " J.
Wester, Jno. X. Moss.
sou I'll HENDERSON
}. B. Clements, Registrar; " y ioIr
JOS. L. Jones.
j. l.. CT l;ElN,
Chairman Board of Elections
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-02

We desire live agent and correspond
eGt at every postoffice in Vance and ad
Joining counties.
Correspondence on all subjects OF local
and general interest. and opinions upon
matters Of public concern, are invited.
The editor will not be responsible for
the views or statements of correspondents
and reserves the right at all times to
revise or reject any article he may think
proper.
One side, only. of the paper must be
written On-and the real name Of the
writer accompany the contribution. No
attention will be paid to anonymous COM
munioatlOnS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-02
EDUCATION VS.. IGNORANCE

The following, which is taken from
the Reidsville Weekly, is true every
word of it. 1t saws:
Nothing speaks better for town
than the fact that the cause of educa-
ton is cherished by its citizens. A
people who appreciate good schools
are presumed to be intelligent and
enterprising. One feels safe in cast
ing in his lot with such. He feels
that the future is secure; that provis-
ion is being made for the rising pene-
ration to greater things than their
fathers are now able to do. 1t.
accident that the States that have the
best schools are the most prosperous.
1t is no accident that the towns and
cities that are doing the most for edu-
cation are outstripping those that are
content with minimum expenditure
for schools. Show us a community
where the average of intelligence is
low and we will point YOU to one that
Is laggard in the race of industrial
development. Its people are poor be-
cause they don't know how to better
their condition. The wealth of
town is not in bricks and mortar and
machinery, but in mind and character
Destroy the former and intelligent
minds and trained hands will restore
them, but what does ignorance build9
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-02


The illiterate man begins the bat
tie of life handicapped and is out
stripped in the contest by the edu-
Gated man. This IS a fact that does
not need to be argued to be admitted.
1t Is the duty OF every parent then to
give his child an education if he can
not give him anything else-better to
educate him and leave him poor than
to let him grow up in ignorance and
bequeath him a fortune. And be-
cause You cannot give him complete
education is no reason why YOU should
not give him the best education YOU
Can.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-02

lhe paramount question is the main
tehance and improvement of our schools
ana colleges. Our liberty depends on it"
-Dr' curry at Educational Conference.
Inc above is true. The tendency
toward the combination of industries
INTO the hands Of few to the DOS
slble detriment of many, renders it
imperatively necessary that the masses
DC given more knowledge. If the
masses are elevated by knowledge
they will devise some plan to emanci-
pate the human race from many ills
that might otherwise overtake them.
IL, Inc only way to achieve complete
liberty is for education to become
more thorough and general. -Kinston
Free Press.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-02

REIDSvILLE, Durham, kinston. Lev
ington, Mount Olive, Henderson and
some other towns are soon to vote on
the school tax question, while num-
Der of places have already voted
favorably on the proposition. There
is apparent general feeling through
out the State Of need for better
school facilities. When these cleo
tons have passed off. would it not be
sad tale to tell that Henderson. one
OF the best towns in the State. had
alone taken backward step by vot-
ing against Graded Schools?
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-02

KEEP your blood pure and your
- stomach and digestive organs in
healthy condition by taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla and YOU will he WEI
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-02

EyEE facility possible should be
offered the youth to acquire an educa-
ton. You owe it to yourself to the
community to the boys and girls
about YOU, that YOU vote for the
Graded School tax.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-02
MONDAY, MAY THE SIXTH =.

offer for sale at the Court Hou,p aaa,
Henderson, y. & the foilowirg lot
parcels OF land belonging 10 and LISTED
the parties her. after manned inv L.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-02

COOP schools and churches stand
for all that is desirable and of good
repute in community. Remove
them and you destroy the strongest
forces in the upbuilding OF the town,
the Welfare of a neOple
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-02

Try the new remedy for costiveness
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
Every box guaranteed. Price % cents.
For sale by Melville Dorsey, druggist
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-02

EDUCATIONAL advancement means
commercial growth. industrial de-
velopment. and consequent general
progress. Let us next Monday. in
this first year of the Young century,
so vote as to mark the day as an
epoch i'll the annals Of the towns his
tory hitherto unc>celled in our educa-
tiOnal life.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-02

HENDERSON has a good reputation
abroad and she will not vote on the
school tax question next week in a
way to impair that reputation. The
people realize that they cannot afford
to allow the Graded Schools to 90
down
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-02
NOTICE.
Sale For Taxes.

NDEk AND BY VIRTUE ~ lHh
- tax list for Henderson, y H.. { for us
y ar 1900, which is In my hand, fof collie
ton, | shall on
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-02

TKUEE words than these from an
exchange were never written:
y town and people that oppose
modern improvements and conven-
FENCES cannot expect to build up.
People these days are hunting for
live, progressive towns in which to
locate and do business: the other kind
do not attract.
Among the first and most impor-
tant of modern improvements are
educational facilities. Good schools
are more than conveniences. thew are
public necessities.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-02
OUR RALEIGH LETTER.
THINGS SEEN AND HEARD AT THE STATE
CAPITAL BY OUR CORRESPONDENT.

The New School Book Question-The
Threatened Mill Strike-The Gattis-
kiIgo Case Again-Military Affairs
New Tax-Listing Regulations -
New Superintendent of State Prison
Various News Matters of Interest.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-02

TIE political campaign last year
aroused the people of this State as
never before known, and now they
are being aroused as never before by
an educational campaign.-P ittsboro
Record
And the last mentioned campaign
is one in which ali classes and all
parties can and should unite and
work together for the common good.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-02

EDUCATION and good roads are
powerful factors in the uplifting Of
any section. More truth could not
he crowded into fewer words than the
above declaration of the Winston Sen
f3ci
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-02

MATTERS.

there will he others Former General
Manager F. i. Arendel is seriously i'll in
=
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-02

ID" NOT let it be said that in their
desire for knowledge the boys and
girls Of Henderson must go elsewhere
for it if they would not taste the gall
and NORWOOD Of bitterness Of disap-
pointed hopes and grow up in ignor
ance Vote for the Graded Schools.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-02

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative BromO Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it fail
to cure. E. w. Groves signature is OF
each box. 25c
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-02

JUST as Henderson has taken on
new life and prosperity since the
establishment Of the Graded School.
80 lis going down would be followed
by disaster and decay Il. surely as
the river runs toward the sea Avert
such calamity by voting for the
school tan
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-02
THURSDAY, MAY ,, 1901.

TUE Executive Committee of the
North Carolina Press Association will
meet at Greenboro MAY 9TH to fix the
time and place Of the next convention.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-26

tclearstarch. d. = ]. osKane: Charles
sobcrly, Walter Cochran: Mr. Plentiful,
Leo Thornton; Teddy, john Callahan:
Mrs. Plentiful, Miss Margaret DeGant;
Miss Arabclla Blowhard, Miss Dell
Manion; Perseverance. Miss May
Wclty; Joclo. the Mischevious Mon
key, Harry Burkle
At the conclusion of the programme
delectable refreshments were served.
The committee in charge OF the ami
versery ceuebration consisted of W. J.
Elliott, D. C. Cochran, ard Henry
Bertchey.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-26

elected would make a good commits
sioner. He has twice been elected Mayor
of Bridgeport, and has looked after
the interests of the people. He is a
good business man and is just such a
man as is needed on this board, as he
would well represent the interests of
the river front people as well as the
other part of the county.
The Young Ladies Euchre Club were
delightfully."- entertained yesterday after
noon at the home of Miss Clara Sharp,
in Kirkwood. Progressive euchre was
the diversion of the afternoon, and for
several hours several tables were going.
The prize winers were Miss LYDIA Bran
UNI, club prize; Mrs. Lawrence won the
visitors prize, and Miss Margaret How
ellis won the lone hand prize. There
were sixteen members present, and all
enjoyed the playing, which was quite
spirited. During the afternoon defect
able refreshments were served.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-26
SITUATION UNCHANGED.

The Miners Strike Remains About
the same-One Signature Added
TO the Scale Yesterday.
The strike of the miners in sub-dis-
trict No. showed little change yes
terday, and but one operator signed
the agreement, that being the American
Sheet Steel Company, Aetna Standard
plant. The mine officials stated that
Mr. Harry L. Cooke, district manager,
treated them very courteously and SEEM
ed pleased with the scale. The officials
appreciated their treatment very
much S. R. Helms, who has charge
of the strike on the W. & L. E., wired
the headquarters that all was quiet,and
that the men were standing firm. Mr..
NJ. Ihnat, the interpreter, and Elmer
Applegarth addressed large meeting
of the miners at Glendale last evening.
The officials still feel encouraged, and
are much pleased with the way the
men are standing for the scale.
J. Z. Troll, of Trolls mine on the
B. & O., stated to a Register reporter
that they would stand firm, and so far
had no intention of signing the scale.
The Troll mines employ about $50
men.
J. E. Waters, superintendent of the
Wheeling Creek mines, stated that he
had nothing to say, either for himself
or the company he represented. This
An effort was made to reach several
other operators and get their express
sions, but they could not be seen. The
situation at present remains about the
same.