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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
COUGHS, COLDS. AND CONSTIPA-
TION

Few people realize when taking
cough medicines other than Foley's
Honey and Tar, that they contain
opiates which are constipating be-
sides being unsafe. particularly for
children. Foley's Honey and Tar con-
tains no opiates, is safe and sure and
will not constipate. For sale by Roth
4 Hug.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
Germany Con ST d e r 8
Presidents Refusal to
Act as Snub to Allies.
RUMORS OF war IN WASHINGTON.
High Officials arc Oisquieted
by Germ any's Attitude--Pro-
loneation Of Blockade likely
to Cause Trouble.

CNews-remocrat Leased Wire Servlee)
London Dec. PA dispatch to the
Central News from Berlin says that
Germany has agreed to accept the
Hague tribunal as arbitrator in the
Venezuelan difficulty.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
BANQUET TO POOR
Queen Aiexa n ra's Xmas Feast

<News-Democrat Leased Wire Service
London. Dec. 27.-Queen Alexandria
this afternoon gave dinner to two
thousand widows and orphans of the
victims of the Boer war.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY ELEC
TON

The annual election for directors of
the Stark County Agricultural Socie-
ty will be held in the society's ONCE
In the court house on Saturday. Jan.
.. 1903. from . o'clock n. m to 4
o'clock p. m.
J. H. LEHMAN, Sec.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30

Don't be imposed upon by taking
substitutes offered for Foley's Honey
and Tar. Roth & Hug.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30

London, Dec. 27.-England formally
accepted this afternoon Presiden.
Roosevelts proposal to refer the Ven
ezucian affair to the Hague for arbi-
tration.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
MARK LEBEAU.

Elmore H. Lebeau. of Oneida. and
Miss Mary Il. Mark. Of Osnaburg, were
married Wednesday evening at Osna-
burg by the Rcv, Weirick.
10 OUnD a GOLD N ONE DAY
4Ake LAXATIVE Bromo Quinins Tablets. An
S9gg6ss sossnd e shs money y Y fails . slFa
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30

President Roosevelt's refusal to act as
arbitrator of the Venezuelan affair.
The refusal is considered a snub to
the Anglo-German diplomacy.
Washington, Dec. 27.-The condi-
tional agreement by the powers to
permit the Venezuelan dispute to go
to the Hague for arbitration is far
from settlement of the trouble, ac-
cording to official views here. The
state department, following the GUS
tom of diplomatic courtesy, refuses
to make known any Of the conditions
imposed by Great Britain and Ger
many, previous to submitting their
case to tribunal.
There seems to be, not only lack of
harmony between the allies, but the
conditions themselves seem likely to
prove impossible from the Venezuelan
standpoint. Germany will insist on
preliminary cash payment.
High officials who take a pessimistic
view of the situation believe that un-
less a plan to dispose of Venezuela's
bonds is arranged she will be unable
to comply with the terms that must
be agreed to before arbitration can
follow. This would mean a continu-
ance OF the blockade for months, with
its possibilities daily becoming more
threatening.
They fear that prolonging the
blockade would result in some act
which would compel Intervention by
the United States. BY the irony Of |
fate most of the ships so far seized by
the blockading feet carry German car
goes under the German flag. No
American vessel has attempted to run
the blockade, but it is believed this
pacific attitude would not be assumed
by American shippers for indefinite
Then shot from a German
Or Italian warship might plunge this
country into war with one or more
,f the allies. Those who hold to this
view consider the situation extremely
,ritical
There are others who question the
sincerity of the powers, both in their
request to the president to arbitrate
md in their apparent willingness to
refer the affair to the Hague. They
-hink the powers expected the presi-
lent to refuse and that, by imposing
impossible conditions on Venezuela in
reaching basis of settlement, they
could cause a delay of months before
the trouble to the Hague
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30

Berlin, Dec. 27.-United States Am
bassador Charlemagne Tower has
communicated to the foreign Office
President Roosevelt's refusal to act as
arbitrator of the Venezuelan affair.
The refusal is considered snub to
the Anglo-German diplomacy.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-12-25
Surpasses Last Years Effort.

One of the handsOmest OF the 1903
calendars we have seen has been is
sued by the Robert Portner Brewing
Company. Everyone remembers
their last years beautiful subject en-
titled, "He Loves Me- which in de-
sign and execution was we'll nigh per-
lection, but this years is, if any
thing, more beautiful and the work
manship is of the very highest arts
tic merit. The subject, a woman
thoughtfully contemplating her en-
gagement ring, is appropriately
termed "Betrothed. 1t is a repro
duction of a celebrated oil painting
by the we'll known French artist, A.
ROmes, whose studio is now located
in New York. While the subject is
exquisite, the photographic reproduce
ton is OF the very highest order in
it's faithful resemblance to work done
in oil
In addition to the regular monthly
calendar, printed on separate slips OF
paper in large figures SO that they
may be read at a distance, on the
last sheet there is given much valu-
able information in compact form
legal holidays in various States, cal
endars for 1903 and 1904, etc. The
calendar is valuable aside from it's
artistic merit and will be highly
priced by the fortunate possessor.
Mr. c. NJ. Talman, the very ener-
getic and clever agent of the Robert
Portner Brewing Company's Hender-
son Depot, has the thanks of the
GOLD Leaf for the copy which adorns
it's walls
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-12-25
Suggestion for an Appropriate CeIe-
bration of Christmas.
Charlotte Observer

Correspondence Charlotte Observer
Amid thprevrlry ana merry making
of the approaching holiday season,
it is we'll for Us to pause fora moment
and remember that all are not
equally prosperous. and Il great
many are in need of the necessities OF
life.
An opportunity now presents itself
yea, more than an opportunity. Il
duty we owe TO Him who has so
pentiously shOwered His blessings
upon us-to aid in bringing Joy and
happiness into other hearts. There
are many families among us, who,
but for the very inappropriate and
inOppOrtune carOusal INDUCED in on
this occasion. would not realize that
the anniversary of the birth OF our
Saviour was about to be celebrated.
What to many would appear very
inSignificant-a mere crumbfrOm our
well-tilled larders-tO many more
would prove a feast rarely enjoyed.
Health and prosperity are largely
conduc i've to happiness. but no 10y
can equal that which arises from the
performance of a deed from which
nothing is expected in return. Let
us share our pleasures with our more
unfortunate brother, and the happi-
| ness to be derived therefrom will
make our own lives brighter.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-12-25
LET ALL KEEP SOBER.
Excess and Debauchery to be De-
plOred.
Y. H. Gum in Norfolk Virginian-PilOt.

W. H. Gum in Norfolk Virginian-Pilot
The incarnation of one, whose birth.
life death and resurrection as the only
Son Of an eternal God, is the grandest
epoch in all our human story. This
great holiday of Joy, peace and good
will to man that we may renew and
keep green the hope of life and immortal
ity found in the emblem of the Cross is a
time when we should pledge anew our
faith in the fatherhood of God and the
motherhood of man.
There is no intelligent cause why we
should celebrate this splendid Christian
festival in drunken debauch or depraved
revelry. We cannot possibly expect to
add anything to our happiness or to the
pleasure of those we ought to love, and
do love, by throwing away our limited
means in the furnace OF strong drink. 1t
is bad enough for those who have safe
income to indulge in excessive use Of in
toxicants, but for a poor man to do so,
not only hurts him every way, but it
brings sorrow and trouble in the family
by deprfving the wife, mother and little
children of many nice home comforts
they could have if the bread winners
would take better care of their wages
and think of home
Let US take dram" or little egg
nog if we desire, but let US try to be de-
cent if we must have drink of whskey
and not be worse than the common
brute because it is Christmas. There is
no sense in it, and we should at least
keep sober and refrain from excuses in
celebrating the event which the day is
intended to commemorate
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-12-25
THE BELLS OF CHRISTMAS RINGING.
Edward Gillian in Charlotte News.

Edward Gillian in Charlotte News
Blow wintry winds, from nor'lands blow,
With sleet and hoarfrost singing,
While wild and sweet across the snow
Are bells of Christmas ringing.
The day grows dark, how gray the sky.
The birds are southwark winging,
And far away the echoes die
OF bells of Christmas ringing.
The stockings by the chimney hung,
The Yule back log is singing,
And lullabies to tots are sung
With bells of Christmas ringing.
The holly and the mistletoe
Beneath the rOof-tree clinging,
And swelling sweet, now loud, now low,
The bells of Christmas ringing.
Swift as the storm flies Santa Claus,
His reindeers fieetly springing;
He hearkens and he makes a pause
For bells of Christmas ringing.
God help him who feels not the JOY
Their raptured chimes are finging,
And help the orphaned girl and boy
Oh. bells OF Christmas ringing.
We usher i'll tomorrow s morn,
The pealing bells are swinging,
THE day when the Christ-child was born
The bells of Christmas ringing.
To Christendom they ring out still;
The message they are bringing
Is Peace on earth, to men good WILL
The bells of Christmas ringing.
And down the years beyond our ken
The angels will be singing
OF Peace on earth, good will to men,
With bells of Christmas ringing.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-12-25
. . go . .
IS 1T?
Concord Tribune.

Concord Tribune.
Do we stop to think what we spend
in preparing for an event? Christmas,
for instance. comes every year and Is
kept in Jolly, reckless mood usual
". with fuss and noise, winning and
dining. sometimes carOusing and
drinking, For weeks before the one
dav mankind labors day and night,
under tremendous pressure, making
ready for the day which may end in
mud and slush and a certain amount
of gush. All OF this is far from the
spirit in which the day is set apart.
1t is not this we were thinking of but
the extraordinary amount of hard
work and physical strain man en-
dures to arrange for one event which
quickly passes and leaves a reaction
at times almost uncomfortable. All
this leads one to wonder il the fame
is worth the candle and if man really
accomplishes so much after all with
his life blood,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-12-25
Valuable Publication.

The Scientific american is great on
special editions. whatever the subject
to which they are devoted. But one
OF the most valuable and interesting
numbers we have seen is the special
edition of the 18th, devoted to
Transportation on Land and Sea.
This edition cannot fail to attract
widespread interest, both because OF
the very handsome manner i'll which
it is gotten up and on account OF the
vOluminOus amount of information
that it contains. 1t is safe to say
that anyone that reads it carefully
through will find himself thoroughly
posted both as to the magnitude and
high quality of our railroads and
shipping The Scientific american
has its own characteristic way of
presenting what some people might
call dry statistical matter in an in
teresting form, and the present num-
Der is no exception to the rule. Both
artist and editor have cOllabOrated
to certainly very good effect, and we
believe the number will meet every
where with a hearty reception.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-12-25

Rev. r, H. Broom, who has for the
past two years been on the Tar River
circuit. located ut kittrell. has gone
to Carthage to enter upon the next
wears work. where Conference as
signed him. There is general regret
at Mr.. Broom's departure. He is a
Jealous, successful worker and leaves
the field in good condition for his
successor. Mr. Broom went to Con-
ference this year with a clean sheet
everything paid up. But this is a
way he has. OF the five circuits he
has served he has never Yet carried
in an incomplete report. While re-
GREETING their removal the best wishes
of a host of warm friends go with
Mr.. Broom and his family to their
new home and field OF labor
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-12-25
DELIGHTFULLY."- ENTERTAINED
Messrs Macy and Lassiter Agreeable
Hosts of Number OF Their Young
LADY, Friends.

From the Henderson correspond
ence of the Raleigh Post, under date
OF the 22nd, we take the following:
Capt Henry Macy and Mr.. Robert
Lassiter, both noted for their gallantry
and generosity. gave Il most enjoyable
entertainment the latter part Of the "tck
at the Croatan Club rooms in honor OF
Misses Julia Tucker, Bette Pittman, Sue
Richards, Claudia Hunter and other men,
bers of the card club. The arrangements
of rooms in the club building are unsur-
passed for comfort Of visitors, parlor
and sitting room, dining and billiard
rooms, and library are elegantly furnish
ed and beautifully upholstered: The
Kings Daughters, always Jealous in Civ
ing pleasure, prepared Almost sumptuous
supper, which was enjoyed by all. 1t was
q delightful assembly, beauty, culture:
wit, refinement and gaIlantry reigned
supreme, while peals of joyous laughter
of young life, resounded within the halls.
II was IL delightful occasion, and all left
carrying with them pleasant memories
of the evening
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-12-25
SAID OF THE GOLD LEAF
On the Occasion of Celebrating its
2Ist Anniversary.
Raleigh News and Observer.

Raleigh News and Observer.
The Henderson GOLD LEAF is twenty
one years Old 1t has celebrated the
event by donning a new dress 1t is
one OF the States best papers and Editor
Manning deserves the largest measure OF
success.
Charlotte Southern Publisher
The Henderson GOLD LEAF is 81 years
old and has donned a stylish new dress
Brother Manning seems to have good
luck in Keeping his subscribers up with
their dues and the advertisers appear TO
like his paper too.
Raleigh Post
The Henderson GOLD LEAF, our friend
Ihad Manning's excellent paper, is Of
age. having just reached its 21st birth
day. And it will not have to register
under the grandfather clause" to be
able to vote, as its every page evidences
the ability to read and write specially
well; to degree to confound any regis
trar, however hypercritical. But Tempus
Fuglt: 1t does not seem 81 years, or
more, ago since our good friend was n
lively young boy learning his first lessons
IN the art preservative at Weldon. SO
1T seems, however.
The GOLD LEAF is one of the States
really excellent papers, and friend Man.
ming deserves all the prosperity an intel
ligent and appreciative people can be-
stow
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-12-25
PONDEROUS MACHINES.
The Southern Puts into Service Seven
New Freight Engines.
Charlotte Observer.

Charlotte Observer.
Seven ponderous engines, to be
used to draw freight trains over the
Southern, have been received by this
company in the past few days. They
will run between Spencer and Atlanta.
These engines weigh in the neigh
borhOOd of III tons. Their ton
mage as it is known in railway cir
Giles is almost incredible, the drawing
power being 100 tons. The ton
mage of a single box car is estimated
at about 10 tons, SO that one of
these engines can pull 100 or more
box cars, which would give "a train
OF ears four-fifths OF a mile in length.
These powerful machines were built
for the Southern by the Richmond
Locomotive Works, at Richmond.
Va, being a Southern product. and
are said to be the largest in the
world They cost about $50, 900
each. In addition to the above the
Southern has placed an order for
over 100000 worth OF new en-
gines and rolling stock. The new
equipment consists of 80 gondola
cars. 800 ventilated box ears, 1916
ballast cars, four switch engines and
three passenger engines
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-12-25
Letter to L. A. Keller.
Henderson. Y. G.

DEAR SIR:-YOu'd strike it rich if you
could find a way to shave yonr custo-
mers in less time, for less cost, and make
the shave last twice or three times as
long.
You wouldn't shave the same person
SO many times nor get so much OF his
money, but the whole town would be
talking about YOU, aud everybody
would come to you for n shave.
DevOe Lead and Zine is exactly that in
paints. 1t takes fewer gallons, and it
wears longer Costs less for the job,
and you don't have to do it again for
years and years.
"Fewtr gallons; wears longer Takes
fewer gallons to paint u house with
DevOe Lead and Zine than with mixed
paints; and it wears longer than mixed
paints or lead and oil.
Yours truly,
F. W. DEEOE 4 CO..
New York
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-12-25
DOES PAY TO DUY CHEAP?

A cheap-remedv for coughs and colds is
all right. but you want something that will
relieve and cure the more severe and dam
gerous results of throat and lung troubles.
What shall yon do? Go to a 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 countries 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, mt allays inflammation, causes
easy expectoration, gives good nights
rest, and cures the patient, Try one bottle.
Recommended many years by all druggists
in the world. You can get this reliable
remedy at Dorsey's drug store. Price Csc
and 75c.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-12-25
How to Prevent Group.

II vii, be good news To the mother OF
small children to learn that croupcan be
prevented. Thu first sign Of Group is
hoarseness. 4 day or two before the nj
tack the child becom"s honr-e Thi- il
soon followed by peculiar rough r"nvh.
Give Chamberlain Cough Remedy freely
as soon as the child becomes hoars., or
even after the rough cough appears. 0nd
it will di>pel all symptoms OF Group. In
this way all danger and anxiety may b."
avoided. This remedy is used by many
thousands Of mothers and has never been
known to fail. Il is. in fact. the only
remedy that can always be depended
upon and that is pleasant and -af.' TO
take. For sale at Parker- two drug
stores.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-12-25
r. r. PINkSTON,
Dealer in Lumber, Etc.

At the same old reliable stand, Pink
ston's Pla ming Mills. near the Oxford
Depot. you will find plenty OF Flooring.
Ceiling and Misunderstanding and
Building Material of all kinds. Turn
work and scroll work of every d.scrip-
ton.
General contracting work at short
notice. Terms reasonable
Thanking my friends for past patron
age respectfully solicit a continuance of
the same. r. r. PINkSTON.
Henderson, n. c.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-12-25
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure

Digests all classes of food, tones and
strengthens the stomach and digestive
organs. Cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion,
Stomach Troubles, and makes rich red
blood, health and strength. kodol re-
builds wornout tissues, purfies, strength
e. W. Atkinson, of W. Va, says: II have
used a number of bottles of Kodol and
have found it to be a very effective and,
indeed, a powerful remedy for stomach
w. w Parker.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-12-25
MERRY CHRISTMAS.
A Day to Evoke the Gladstone Senti.
ments of the Heart, and Yet Excite
Devotional Impulses and Grave
MeditationS.

Durham Thrift
At this most suspicious season of
the Christian year, Thrift cordially
extends to all its readers the Joyous
fluctuations of the occasion. With
our sincere and heartfelt congratula-
tions upon the recurrence of the
most notable period in ChristendOm,
we express the profound hope that
the season may find each and all so
environed by happy surroundings as
to feel grateful to the Giver of all
good for the manifold blessings which
he has sent.
We feel sure that the mystic Santa
Claus in all the splendOrs pertaining
to his fairy abode away up in the
unfathomed region of the Snow King,
and laden with precious gifts for the
little men end women, will arrive on
time, and that his benefactions will
be duly distributed among the
expectant worshippers at his
throne.
For many days the devotees of
Toydom have been alternating be-
tween hope and fear as to what the
Incompatible Kris kringle would
bring them from the stOrehOuse OF
wonders; we hope that not one OF
them will be overlooked; that not a
stocking will hang empty when
Christmas morning dawns, and that
all will revel in the realization of their
fondest hopes.
Though the season is especially de-
voted to the happiness of the juve
nile world, there is also in it every
thing to bespeak the earnest atten-
ton and respect. of the serious and
thoughtful adult.
Christmas has it's solemn as well
as joyful aspect. 1t is a day to evoke
the gladstone sentiments of the
heart, and yet excite devotional i'm
pulses and grave meditations.
The birth of Christ marks the most
momentOus event in human history.
1t not only gives to mankind, long
suffering under Divine displeasure, a
Messiah who came as a messenger OF
forgiveness and symbol of peace on
earth and good will to men, but the
UredklllS Oh Il great lSllt upon llle
darkness of the world, the advent of
a civilization. the race far advanced
beyond the pale of past achievement.
Christmas lisa solemn and a sacred
festival and it is meet that it should
be so regarded and celebrated Mod
ern thought approves both the sol
emnity and the glad celebration of
Christmas day. lis a day for joyous
family reunions, of thankfulness for
friends, of exuberant Joy for children,
OF gratitude for every member of the
household. Let us hope that no per-
son, young or old, shall be deprived
of good cheer, of the association Of
loving kinspeople, of the presence Of
true and loyal friends at this joyous
happy season.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-12-25
A Timely Suggestion.

This is the season of the year when the
prudent and careful housewife replenishes
her supply of Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy. 1t is certain TO be needed before the
winter is over, and results are much
more prompt and satisfactory when it
is kept at hand and given as soon as the
cold is contracted and before it has be
come settled in the system. In almost
every instance a severe cold may be
warded off by taking this remedy freely
as soon as the first indication of the cold
appears. There is no danger in giving
it to children for it contains no harmful
substance. 1t is pleasant to take-both
adults and children like it. Buy it and
you will get the best. 1t always cures.
For sale at Parker's two drug stores.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-12-25
Stand by Your Home Merchants.

In making your holiday purchases
Tor any other for that matter) the
GOLD LEAF asks its readers to stand
by our home merchandise those whose
announcements are to be found in
these columns. Their stocks are
large and varied, their prices as low
as can be found i'll the big city stores.
and, moreover, they help to support
their home institutions. Stand by
the men who stand by Henderson
and their home paper. Patronize
YOUR home merchants.