The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-11-28

We're out sightseeing, the guests of the
Southern Railway Company. 4 large
number of guests from New England,
New York, and other States, We're pres
ent. President McAden in his address
spoke in favor of q merchant marine, SO
based that all American citizens shall
have an equal chance, and cOncurred in the
desire expressed by the President of the
New England Manufacturers Associa-
ton at the recent meeting at Niagara
Falls that the two associations be
merged into one, and added the patriotic
declaration that there should be no sec
tional feeling or division because OF 'sec
tional' lines in this great country of ours.
On Friday the session was continued
and important business transacted.
The following officers We're elected on
Friday last, the second days session of
the Southern Cotton Spinners' Associa-
ton, having been in session less than
three hours, adjourning at O'Clock.
Mr.. c. B. Bryant. OF Charlotte, was
elected Secretary and Treasurer, to sue
coed George B. Hiss, of Charlotte, who
declined reelection. Mr.. Bryant and Mr.
W H. Harris, both of Charlotte, were
recommended by the Board of Governors,
Mr.. Bryant as stated, being elected.
DR.. J. Fl. McAden will retain the office
of President, at least until the next meet
ing in May, which will be held in Charles
ton.
The membership of the Board of Gov
errors was increased from nine to fifteen.
The Association reelected J. G. Smith,
Newton. n c.; r. S. Reinhardt, Lincoln
ton, n. G.; W. c. Heath, Monroe, n. c.,
whose terms had expired on the Board of
Governors. David Clark, Charlotte, n.
c.; Val Taylor, UniontOwn, Ala; j. p.
Leak, Rockingham, N. c.; Thomas NJ.
Swift Columbus, Ga. T. L. Wainwright,
StoneWall, Miss; W. r. B. Whittier, Chat
tahOOchee Ga, were elected for a term of
three years.
OTHER MATTERS OF INTEREST.
November 2Sth) has been set apart by
Governor Aycock, of North Carolina, as
the day of thanks to Almighty God for
His goodness and mercy to us all. Let
the day not be forgotten.
The assurance of the reelection of Sen
ator German to the United States Senate,
to succeed the notorious Wellington,
seems to be welcomed by all good men
not only in Maryland, but everywhere.
The best newspapers every where indicate
| this fact. The Baltimore Sun may be
| chagrined, but that is a little matter
| that can be easily overlooked possibly.
1t is noted in dispatch from Southern
Pines that the ''Pickford Sanitarium for
Consumptive Negroes will open this
week: that the number OF applications is
unusually large and accommodations
| not sufficient for the demand" ItwOuld
| possibly be interesting to know the color
OF these applicants. Time was when ne
groes We're not supposed to be subject to
that dread disease
The Atlanta Constitution thinks that
with German and Hill alive in the East
the sun may rise from that direction .
And Yet the South Carolina pitchfork has
been looking and looking for light in
the West. Really, somebody ought to
strike a match for him. and show him a
thing or two His vision is evidently be-
| clouded.
| Attorney-General Gilmer's robust con
stitution is pulling him through a seige
| OF sickness, it is announced.
The suit brought By Rev. T. J. Gattis
Tor damages against DR.. j. c. kilgo. B. n
Duke and ". r. Odell is expected to come
up for trial again this week in Granville
| Superior Court, being set for Thursday
| Ii Tie case goes 10 lTlal, ana IL Is stated
there is no objection on either side, it is
said it may require eight or ten days to
get it to the jury. This term of Granville
court is a two-weeks' one
Governor Aycock has appointed three
delegates from the State-at-large to the
fifth annual convention OF the National
Live Stock Association, slated to be held
in Chicago December 3rd, to remain il
session ten days. viz: Prof. ". F. Mas
sey, of Raleigh; Col Benehan Cameron. OF
Staggvile: Mr.. George Weston, Of Bit
more.
Rev. r. G. Pearson, evangelist, is hold
ing q series OF meetings in the Presby
terrain church here this week
LLEWXAM.