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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23
A Valuable Book,

We have b'fnre US the North Carolina
Year Book for 1902. issued by the Raj
righ News and Observer 1t is com
plete directory Of the State, and is better
this year than ever. Asa quick reference
for post offices, school tea cheers, preachers,
lawyers and other professional men,
merchants, cotton mills and other indus
tries, courts, and hundred and one
other things-jHst what busy people
want to know it will prove itself invalu-
able 1t is highly endorsed and recon-
mended by Governor AycOck and other
officials Of the State government, and
when yOn see II copy it will commend it.
self to your Judgment as being a State
encyclopaedia of great value. The book
is easily worth $500 to every body
having business in North Carolina or
with North Carolinians. 1t is sold at
the low price Of 800, plus 10 cents for
express. and will be issued every year,
corrected up to date.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23
New Enterprise for Louisbur2.

The GOLD LEAF consratulstes its
Louisburg friends upon the establish
ment Of so important an enterprise
as \ cotton seed oil mill The Times
of last week says:
The first whistle OF the Louisburg Cot
ton Seed Oil Mill was heard Wednesday
evening when the large boilers were
steamed up. The expert machinists have
been working day and night for the past
Two weeks to get everything ready to
start up, and they say now that it is onIy
a question of few days before the
MASKING will begin. The mill will be
great enterprise for Louisburg.
Pyny-Balssm Stops the Tickling,
and quickly allays Inflammation In the throat
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23
IMPORTANT TO CONFEDERATE
VETERANS AND FRIENDS.
Raleigh News and Observer.

1edhCiSi dAu oooClNCI.
Volumes 1, and 3, OF "Regimental
Histories oil North Carolina" have been
issued and volume 4 is printed and nearly
ready These volumes can be had at 81
each, from the State Librarian. Volume
5 is printed also, except tcorrections'
and the "index, which will delay its ISSUE
till March LIST. AS the first requisite is
accuracy and usefulness all who may
discover any errors and omissions in the
work are earnestly requested to send cor
rections to Editor Regimental His
tories" Raleigh, n. c., by the Is of Feb
ruary. Those who failed to get the
photos OF their friends in previous vol
umes can have them placed in volume )
by sending them to Maj. c. L. Patton,
University Publishing Company. New
York City, by the Is of February, 1902.
The photos must have been taken dur
ing the war or not long after" and must
be accompanied by money order for So. so
as the State does not pay for engravings.
No line is drawn at rank. Photos will
be returned by Major Patton to senders
This is the last opportunity for correc-
tions or photos.
All the papers OF the State are earnest
~ requested to copy this for information
to the Confederate veterans among their
readers.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23
NOTICE.

HAVE THIS DAY QUALIFIED AS
i Executor of the estate of Mrs. Eliza.
Harris. deceased, before the Clerk OF the
Superior Court of Vance County, and this
is to notify all persons holding claims
against said estate to present the same to
me on or before the 18th day Of Deem her,
1902. or his notice Will b. pie sded in bar
Of their recovery P-rsn;s indebted 10
said estate are requested to make immed-
late settlement
This Demember 6, 1901.
}. H. FASCHALL,
Eyecuor estate of MIS-. Eliza HAMS, iced
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23
A Good New Year Resolution.

The Philadelphia Record says: The
best new year resolution which a man
can make, the one which will relieve him
of trouble and help Others, is to start the
year with clean books. The new year
should be time for squaring accounts,
and he who begins the abors OF another
year, owing no man, saves much trouble
aud lays the foundation OF his succession
the coming year.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23
National Guard Association.

Col. Francis 4. Macon, Quartermaster
General North Carolina State Guard,
returned this morning from Wash
ington City, where he had been to attend
the meeting OF the National Guard Asso-
citation. Col. Henry Perry was designated
by the Governor a. a delegate also but
he could not go. Adjutant General Roy
ster and Col. p. NJ. Pearsall, private Sec
rotary to the Governor, were among the
other delegates who represented North
Carolina, which State had one of the best
delegations present. General Register was
elected one of the ice-presidents by the
WAY
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23
Children Especially Liable.

Burns, bruises and cuts are extremely
painful and if neglected often result in
blood poisoning. Children are especially
liable to such mishaps because not so care
full. As a remedy DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve is unequaled. Draws ont the fire,
stops the pa n, soon heals the wound. Be-
ware of counterfeits. Sure cure for piles.
"DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured my
baby of eczema after two physicians gave
her up" writes James Mock, \. Webster,
Ind The sores were SO bad she soiled
two to five dresses dav." ". W. Parker.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23
How to Help Us and Others.
Scotland Neck Commonwealth.

tCCOtlduN NtCh CollI
Almost every person in the town and
county can do the town some service with
little or no trouble.
People read a newspaper for what they
find in it to interest them, and most peO-
pie are more interested in what is nearest
to them than any thing else. Many
times what seems quite trlfie to one
greatly interests another, and an easy
way to interest and sometimes furnish
information to others is to leave little
items OF news with the local paper. This
you can do when you meet the editor or
some one who works for the paper: or if
you do not see any Que to whom you
may tell the information you can send a
note or postal card.
The Commonwealth wishes to interest
its readers in whatever ways may be
helpful to them, and asks all who can
furnish such items without Inconvenience
to do so, This will be a favor to the
paper and the public as well.
Chappad hands. cracked lips and rough
ness of the skin cured quickly by Banner
Salve, the most healing ointment in the
world. For sale by Melville Dorsey.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23
Watkins Hardware Company.

You'll see the advertisement of The
Watkins Hardware Company without
having your attention called to it to br.
and having seen it you should go and see
their stock OF goods when you want any
thing in their line. They carry All I'M
mense stock, buying much Of it in car
load lots and are position to quote low
est prices, wholesale or retail They make
a speciality of Thinning and roofing. to-
baccO fiues, etc using good materials
and experienced men to do the work All
kinds of farrningimp, nents and nechan-
les tOOls.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23
Many School Children are SickIy.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Chill
dren. used by n other Gray. nurse in
ChildIen's Home, New York. break up
cold, in "a hours, cure Feverishness, Head
ache, Stomach Troubles, Teething Dis
orders. and Destroy Worms. At all drug
pists, 25c. Sample mailed FREE. Address
Allen 5. OlmSted. eROY. n. Y.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23
Interesting and Profitable Meeting.

The mass meeting of the Young Mems
Baraca Bible Class held in the Baptist
church Sunday night was both interest
ing aud profitable as it promised to be
The papers read and the talks made
were admirable and appropriate,
thoughtful and full of timely advice to
the young men. Some of these letters
and papers We hope TO be- privileged to
lay before our readers, while regretting
that tn. remarks of Mr. r NJ. PittiI,an.
Capt. Shaw, Mr. S r. Harris, and Mr..
J. II. Bridgers cannot be- published also.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23
If You Have Sore Throat

Pain Killer will cure it, If you have a
cough Or cold, Pain-killer will end it. If
you have cramps or diarrhea, Pain
Killer will relieve it II you cut, burn or
bruise yourself, Pain-killer will stop the
pain. In fact. bottle of Pain-killer on
your shelf will save you pain, time and
money Avoid substitutes, there is but
one Pain-Killer, Perry Davis. Price 25c
and 5Oc
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23
A Certain Cure for ChiIbIains.
Horse Blankets for sale by the
WATKINS HARDWARE co.
Honest Goods and Honest Heasur,


Mr.. Joseph Henry Smith, repre-
senting Straus, Gunst & Co., Rich
mond, Va. manufacturers Of the cels-
bratsd ''Old Henry pure rye whiskey,
was a caller at this office last week. his
object being to make an advertising
contract with this paper The claim
OF the manufacturers is that ..Old
Henry" pure rye whiskey stands
without an equal. and that it is an
honest goods. noted for excellent
quality and honest measure.
The Best Prescription for NaIarfn
ChiIls and Fever is bottle of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply iron
and quinine in tasteless form. No cure,
no pay. Price SOC.
Artist proof-the newest thing in photo
graphy-at HOUFF'S STUDIO.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23
None Better Made.

The .Fay-sho" Typewriter (n.me
changed from ''Rem-Sho') has many
points OF excellence not possessed by
any other machine. interchangeable
rigid roller bearing carriages, print
ing y, 81 and 164 inches-four com
basket shift; regular or speed escape
ment; line and ribbon locks; perfect
alignment Lightest touch, easiest
running, a pleasure to operate.
Strong, durable, built fer business.
The latest up-to-date highest standard
typewriter made. See advertisement
elsewhere. Thad r. Manning, agent.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23
Oakland Dairy Butter.

People who are particular about the
quality Of butter they use-and most
people are-should use Oakland Dairy
Butter Oakland Dairy Butter is a
superior article-squal to the best
butter produced anywhere. Every
effort has been made to raise it to the
highest standard of butter excellence,
and it is believed that the acme of
perfection has been attained. Try it
and Judge for yourself. Oakland Dairy
Butter i. sold in Henderson by the
Davis & Watkins Co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23

Cut this out and take it to Melville Dor
sey's drug store and get free sample of
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets,
the best physic. They also cure disorders
of the stomach, biliousness and headache
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23
$500 REWARD

Will be paid for the return to me of u
small Beagle hound which strnyed away
last week l. black and white spotted,
with yellow ears and huShy tail
MACK ABBOTT.
Henderson, ~ &.
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For Pneunl Onia.

DIR. &. j. Bishop, Agnew. Mich, SAYS:
Il have used FOley's saOney and Tar
in three very severe cases of pneumonia
with good results in every case" Beware
of substitutes For sale by Melville Dor
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23
The Henderson Telephone Company
Littleton News Reporter.

Mr.. f. {. Toepeman, superintendent of
the Henderson T-cphoue Company, was
in town a few days ago looking after he
interests Of hiS company. The company
now has double copper metallic circuit,
and reaches on the East and South,
Rocky Mount, TarborO Grpenvillp, Wash
ington. Kin-tOn. Dover Trenton, New
Berne, Moreheah. BEAUFORT. and inter
mediate points On the West and South,
Warrrnton, Henderson, Oxford, Durham.
CiarksvilIe aud Chase City, Va, Frank
linton, L"ui~hurg and Raleigh. 1t now
has 200 miles toll line, 26 exchanges.
with nearly 1900 subscribers, and
covers a territory occupied by nearly
400, 900 people.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23

La Grippe coughs often continue for
months and sometimes lead to fatal results
after the patient is supposed to have passed
the danger point. Foley. Honey aud
ity from these coughs. For sale by Mel
Vile Dorsey.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23
MONEY TO LOAN.
In large or small amounts on terms to
suit the borrower.
GEO. A. HARRELL.
Officers Appointed.

The following named officers Of
Zebulon b. Vance Lodge, No. 1873,
|. 0. o. F., have been appointed by
Noble Grand H. T. Powell for the en-
suing term:
Chaplain. Rev J. S. Williams.
Warden, c. NJ Crow.
Conductor, |. B. Gary.
Outside Guardian. A. Buford.
Inside Guardian, W. Z. Moss.
Right Scene Supporter, A. Z. SmerdOn
Lett Scene Supporter. A J. Cheek.
Right Supporter to n. e., DR.. Il. A.
Coggeshall.
Left Supporter to \. c., DIR. H. IL Bass
Committee of Finance: A. Cooke, W.
E. Moss, W. II. Wester.
Sturges, r. Fl. Powell, Alex I. Barnes.
Sometime ago my daughter caught a
severe cold. She complained of pains in her
chest and had bad cough. 1 gave her
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy according to
directions and in two days she was well and
able to go to school. have used this rem
edv in my family for the past seven years
and have never known it to fail, says j as.
Prendergast, merchant, Annato Bay, Jamai-
ca, West India Islands. The pains in the
chest indicated an approaching attack OF
pneumonia, which, in this instance was un-
doubtedIy warded off by Chamberlain S
Cough Remedy. 1t counteracts any ten
dency of a cold toward pneumonia. Sold
by Melville Dorsey, druggist
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23
IL Banner SalYe

doesn't cure your piles. your money will
be returned. 1t is the most healing medi-
cine. For sale by Melville Dorsey.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23

HAVING QUALIFIED AS EXECU-
IL trix Of John F. Harris decea>e !. lat
of Vance County, \ G., this is to no ify all
persons having claims against the estate
of the said deceased to exhibit them to me
Oh or before the lst day of January, 1903
or this notice will be plead in har of their
recovery All persons indebted to the
sail estate will please make immediate
payment.
Henderson. n. G January l. 1902.
JENNIE Y HARRIS,
Exenutrix of John + Harris. deceased.
ANDREW J. HARRIS, Attorney.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23
Beautiful Wall Papers.
WALL PAPER

for the Spring. My new Samples are
here and | will give to all my patrons
who purchase paper during the month of
February twenty per cent. discount
Yours truly,
w. T. WRITTEN,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23

The Railroad Jack Company prom
that will be seen at Cooper Opera
House this season. Friday evening
next, January 81, the date.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23
ROUND TRIP TICKETS
To South Carolina Interstate and
West Indian Exposition, Charleston,
e

West Indian Exposition, Charleston,
s. G.
On account OF the above occasion the
Seaboard Air Line Railway will sell round
trip tickets from Henderson to Charles
ton, S. C., as follows:
Tickets good until June Bird, 1902.
S14 40.
Tickets good for 10 days in addition
to date of sale, $1O.55.
Tickets good for days in addition to
date of sale, 800. Tickets sold only
On Tuesdays aud Thursdays.
The rate from Durham is the same as
from Henderson. The rate from Raleigh
is SIP %, So 95, 800.
FOIey's Kidney Cure
makes kidneys and bladder right
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23
RAIfS DE ADVERTISING.
&s,zaGaI& a2azaxuR
-14,@ TALK !
9oFTHE TOWN J
X2#&0
For Low Prices

On Lime, Lumber, Shingles,
Laths, Doors and Windows,
call on
IOHN B. WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23

You should know that FoIey's Honey
and Tar is absolutely the best for all dis.
ea-eo of the throat and lungs. Dealers are
authorized to guarantee it to give satisfac-
ton. For sale by Melville Dorsey
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23
ROLL OF HONOR
For Week Ending Jan. 18TH, 1902.

(Fifth Grade, Miss Amy Butler,
Teacher.)
Margaret Burt, kennis Dunkley,
Blanche Fsrebee, Belle Hicks, RATHER
inc Piris, Annie Watkins.
Highest averages on examinations
for month ending Jan. II, 1902:
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23
WANTED.

An experienced tobacco farmer to raise
crop on shares in Pitt county Address
ASTON GRIMES,
Gri,npSlau1 \ -
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23
a Useful Invention.

Mr.. j. H. T Edwards has invented
and patented combine springfield
and invalid's chair which strikes US
a. being good thing-for hospitals
especially. In circular letter issued
by the inventor the following descrip-
ton is given:
The object is, by making a bed
spring and its frame in three sections,
the middle section fastened and secure
and the two end sections adjustable,
to convert a bed spring and bedding
into an easy chair by pulling cord;
thus causing sick person lying in
bed to sit up as in an easy or reclining
chair without e1ertion or being touch
ed; the head and upper part of the
body rising and the feet descending
to the height and lowness desired, the
bed or mattress and bedding bending
with tho spring and frame without
removing wraps or covering. When
not occupied or raised for comfort OF
patient. it would not be distinguish
able from an ordinary bed.
CYRUS Curtis saws the success OF
both The Ladies Home journal and
The Saturday Erening Post was built
up by advertising, in which he has
been spending from s200,0o0 to
$500, 900 q year. Who said adver-
Using does not pay? And if such an
expenditure pays the person who has
papers to sell, it will also pay the
person who has merchandise or manu-
featured articles to sell.
\AIHEN YOU are feeling tired and
" ont of sorts Won will find Hoods
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23

If troubled with a weak digestion. belch-
ing, sour stomach, or if you feel dull after
eating, try Chamberlsin's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. Price % cents. Samples
free at Melville Dorsev's drug store.
Take the children to soc the live
lion at Whitten's Book Store next
Friday, and then take yourself to see
the performance OF the Railroad Jack
Company at Cooper Opera House that
NIGHT
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23
Get the Most
Out of Your Food

You don't and can't if your stomach
ia weak. A weak stomach does not di-
gest all that is ordinarily taken into it.
It gets tired easily, and what it fails to
digest is wasted.
Among the signs of weak stomach
are uneasiness after eating, fits of ner-
yous headache, and disagreeable belch-
ing.
II have taken Hoods Sarsaparilla at
different times for stomach troubles, and q
run down condition OF the system, and have
been greatly benefited by its use. 1 would
not be without it in my family. / am trou-
bled especially in summer with weak stom-
ach and nausea and find Hoods Sarsaparilla
invaluable" E. B. HICKMAN, W.Chester, Pa.
Hoods Jdrsdpdrilla
and Pills
Strengthen and tone the stomach and
the whole digestive system.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23
YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TAX

When YOU take Groves TaStpleSs Chill
Tonic b cause the formula is plainly
printed on every bnftlr showing that it is
simply il Oh and quiuin in tasteless form
No cure, no pay. SOC
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23
Monday, March 3rd, 1902,
"BURNSIDE,"

and lying on the North side of the public
road leading from WILLIAMSBURG to Sas~a
fras Fork. beginning at cedar in said
road near Little Island Greek, adjoining
the lands formerly belonging to the estate
of Henry II. Burwell, Mrs. Sarah Hamll
ton, Francis Rice, Joseph P. Davis. Uriah
Cults, James Edmunds, William b.
Hughes, estate of Stephen Burroughs ana
David Knott. containing by estimation
2,19O acres. There is on this land
Ole finest body Of Timber to be
found anywhere in this section Of
North Carolina. " ~ y
about 800 acres of the same being in orig
inal grow h of pine, white oak, poplar,
hickory, dogWood, &c.
This land is located in Vance County
about five miles from the Southern Rail
way, and about nine miles from the 5. A.
l.. Railway, and tram roads could be easily
built connecting with either of the above
systems The said land is situated in a
healthy location, good neighborhood, and
is also we'll adapted to the growth OF agri
cultural products, cotton, tobacco, grain
&c. There are good improvements upon
the land consisting OF
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23

\AIHEN YOU are feeling tired and
w out of sorts you will find Hoods
Sarsaparllla will do you wonderful
good. Be sure to GET HOODS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23
Advertising Does 1t.

Sears, Roebuck & Co., Chicago, re-
ceive 10000 letters daily, the result
OF advertising .-American Press.
And not few Of these letters 90
from Henderson, too. And dealers
here have the very articles ordered
perhaps and sell them just az cheap
ly-but they fail to advertise the
fact; whereas these Chicago people
send out catalogues and circulars and
advertise in the newspapers, thus
keeping themselves constantly before
the buying public.
A Certain Cure for ChiIbIains.
Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot-Ea
q powder 1t cures ChiIblains, Frostbitas
Damn, Sweating, Swollen Feet. At all
Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23
Dwelling House. Cuthcuses. Barns
Stables and Tenant Houses.

1t is sold for division among the heirs at
law OF the late Thoma. A. HARDY, dec d
and An opportunity for a gooi investment
is offered to persons interested in the lum-
Der business or desiring to purchase good
farm lands.
For further information apply to the III
dersigned at Henderson, \. & or to w l..
WILLIAMS Attorney at Law, Norfolk VI.
TINE OF SALE-Monday, March 3rd, OF.
PLACE IF SALE-Court jOuse door Hen
derSOn. n T..
TERMs-One-half cash, balance on a
credit of twelve months, with option to
purchaser to pay all cash. Title retained
until purchase price is paid in full
This the 18th day of January, 1902.
A. G. ZOLLICOEEER.
Cnp1
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VALU' BILE LAND.

PI VIRTUE OF POWER CONFER
- red upon me by a order issuing from
the Superior Court of Vance County in
cause therein pending entitled John NJ
Hardy and Others. VS.. Lucy Hardy Hall
and others | shall. on
Monday, March 3rd, 1902,
sell at public auction, to the highest bid
der, at the Court House door in the tow
of Henderson, North Carolina, upon tn.
terms one-half cash, balance on a credit of
twelve months, with option to purchase,
to pay all cash, that valuable tract of LAND
situate near the town of WILLIAMSBURG, in
Vance County, N. c., known as
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-01-23

Executrix's Notice.

W. l. WILLIAMS, Attorney.
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FJny-Balsam Stops the Tickling,
and quickly allays Inflammation In the throat
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-30

When the coal strike began several weeks ago the representative of the coal trust offered to submit the books of the trust to the strike leaders for examination, to prove to them that the increase in wages asked could not be granted. MT Mitchell says that this was a trick to deceive the miners and that from eighty-five to ninety per cent of all the coal produced in the an thracite regions of Pennsylvania comes from mines owned and operated by va rious coal carrying railroads, in defi- ance of the constitution of Pennsylva- nia The freight charges for hauling ton of this coal to the market is three times as great as that charged by other railroads for hauling a ton of bituminous coal MT Mitchell, refer ring to this oyer-charging says of it: ..As a consequence the coal depart nsents of the coal trust. while actually earning enormous profits on a legiti- mate business, may and do appear to be losing, for the reason that the rail departments of the coal trust absorbed the profits of the coal departments by charging the coal departments exorbi- tant rates.'