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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-14
Some Things Written About.

MIR. EDuTUR, DERE SUR:-Thare are
some things that ort to be spoken of
though | very much doubt wheather
rodes, churches, society. and visiting,
and grazing cows. All these seam to
ME 10 be run on the rong busis, cept-
in the see bord L lign. which cannot
be sed to be run. Mister Editur
amt it funny now folks do git thare
callins mkt up | think the K lign
managers ort to be tole that thare
business is to Craze cows; fur they
wouldn't rush the cows about and
churn the milk fore it wuz MIXED,
and besides it wouldn't talk no very
great time to go after them cause
thay would not be gone fur. Now
Jest think whut chance that wood
Civ our little COW grazers! Them
coous you bet wood'nt have that r
lign spechul ours late frum rolly to
Hsnnurson. No sur. Thay wood
hitch up yoak OF stears and bring
the foxes along, an if they cood'nt do
Parkers milk shake origins and lie
Dct SIG "OOu iuONC luC1, bCSiutS
them r ligners wouldn't miss them
ori ms fore the coons got hack. Mis-
ter editor spose them coons was TO
see Teller layin rite down in the
do Of the name offs for white foxes
in Rolly drunk, 2 drunk , get up at
milkin-i meme trane time. wouldn't
thay drag him utf though. | kno
tina wood in Henncrsun.
Ell them coUns wuZ to see ii Teller
rite in the ladies waitin rum u-smokin
sheroot stump don't YOU no lnay
wood take it way fom him fore he lit
it the third time? Fl thav didn't
thay shouldn't Craze nary COW o mine.
Thare ort to be sum body thare to tell
country foxes whut is in that air
rune WHARF ha. LAVATORY in big
letters on the do of it so Il woman
| with a kid in one arm an :, satchel in
tother wGodn't hay to 90 tGare 40
times in i ours while the cnws-l
meme the tranc-was comm. an set
her sachel doun an tlv the do a.ane
to see il she Good fine out " mat WAS
in thare. This ort to be spoke of
shore. That ar X lign i. hummer
tho | tell you She caught q horse
the other mite. She had to run him
bout mile but she got him. You
see the boss had to go over the trus-
sic and when his hine legs fell thru
the hole she caught him. That r
lign wood make a dandy visitor sho.
| She waod get thare after all the
white foxes had gon to bed Jest like
a nigger gwine to meetin. Well
mister Editnr thort I wood speek of
| churches but | will tri that mex
time. Plese scuse my han writin
| but [ th0rt sOmthin had Urt to be scd
and sed quick. Yores trooly.
| SILAS ROAMIN.
= j. 81 Fl So S e " 3
ais :5.ost healing sa!ve In si,e world.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-14
Thomas M. PIttman for the LegisIa-
ture.

EDITOR GOLD Leaf write to
suggest the name of +. NJ. Pittman.
of Henderson. for the Legislature
from Vance county. ! think it is
due the legal profession that they
have this nomination. | believe they
have never held an office in Vance
county and they have always been
prompt TO answer the call to duty in
every campaign and now let US show
them that we appreciate their SER
vices. | am willing for the bar Of
Henderson to name one of their num-
Der and would support him heartily.
MIR. Pittman has the qualifications to
make q wise and useful member OF
the Legislature. He has influence
with the public men of the State and
could do Vance county a great deaf
Of good. Let's unite on T. NJ. Pitt
man as our next representative in the
Legislature Of North Carolina.
Mr.. Pittman's recent address at
the GuilfoTd Battle Ground celebra-
ton has brought him more promi-
nently before the public and would
enable him to do us more good.
Very respectfully,
JUNlUS p. HUNT.
Vance County, Aug. IL. 1902.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-14
A Reformatory for White Boys.
To the People of North Carolina:

To the People of North Carolina:
At the annual convention of the
North Carolina Branch of the Inter-
national Order of the Kings Daugh-
tiers and Sons, held in Raleigh May
13th-15th. it was unanimously re-
solved by the delegates (all women)
that reformatory for white boys be
established as the State work Of this
branch That the need of such an in
slitutlon exists needs only the affir
nation ri one fact-namelN: That
AL present in our State prison Young
olf.u.trrs are confined with hardened
criminals as companions. Several
States having such reformatories say
that the results are satisfactory and
that the boys discha rged from them
make good citizens. SO these schools
may be regarded as important fac
tors ir the education Of the young.
which is the great question of the
d,v. The information is also given
that the expense Of 4 boy for II
months is 500, and that sheriff is
given that sum for feeding prison
er. A good and faithful servant, by
investing this amount in such an in
stitution, would be commended for
his we'll doing, as his talent would
serve the manifold purpose Of train
ing heart, mind and body of one OF
Gods creatures. The first duty OF
nearest them. so that local charities
consume most of their means. But
generous, philanthropic citizens OF
North Carolina, fathers. sons. broth
ers, do not let us be deferred in our
undertaking by want Of money. We
need the moral support of men and
women throughout our Common
wealth in this matter, and pledges OF
financial aid from all who can make
them. After receiving such pledges
we will petition the Legislature fol-
an appropriation for this much needed
institution. Some great man, him
self an intrepid worker, has said
1.-The cause is just, the object is all,
now bring in your fanatics to carry
it out" We, mothers, wives, sisters,
fanatics, though we may be deemed
ask you to uphold us to success. by
spoken word and material aid.
The following chosen committee Of
ways and means bespeak your inter
est and help, solicit responsive let
tiers and invite you to the privileges
of this loving service sin His Nance
Mrs. ". II. S. Burgwyn, chairman
Weldon, N. c.; Mrs. +. H. Briggs
Raleigh; Mrs. Henry Perry. Hender
son; Mrs. T. j. Jarvis, Grecnville
Mrs. j. H. Bridgers, Henderson; Mrs
A. l.. Blow, Greenville; Mrs. j. H
Hall, Southern Pines; Mrs. j. B
Cherry, Greenvills; Mrs. W. H. Over
man, Salisbury; Miss Lavinia Chad
bourn. Wilmington; Mrs. +. A. Olds
Raleigh.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-14

The indications are that the
Greensboro insurance companies
will win i'll the fight with the Tariff
Association. In this the people of
North Carolina are to be congratu-
lated. If the home companies win it
means much to the property owners.
Ii they win it will be because the
people have stood by the home COM
panies, all OF which clearly demon
strates that the business men of this
State will not submit to the arbitra-
ry dlctatiOn of any combinations
Lexington Dispatch.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-14
". Ut. OH
High Point, Aug 9.
ALL We're Saved,

For years suffered such untold misery
from Bronchitis writes J H. Johnston, of
Broughton, Ga, "that often | was unable to
work. Then, when everything else failed
Twas wholly cured by DR. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption. Ny wife suffered
intensely from Asthma, till it cured her,
and all our experience goes to show it is the
best Group medicine in the world" A trial
will couvince you it's unrvaler4 for Throat
and Lung Diseases Guaranteed bottles SOC
and $l.00. Trial bottles free at NJ. Dor.
sey's drug store
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-14
KING EDWARD VII CROWNED.

King Edward VII, of England, was
crowned with becoming pomp and
ceremony last Saturday. The coro-
nation service took place i'll West
minister Abbey at 1890 clock.
The crowningo of Queen Alexandria oc-
Cured one quarter Of an hour later.
The press dispatches state that the
King looked well, there being few
traces of bis recent severe illness vlsi-
bic.
Among the twenty-siX Americans
present during the ceremonies were:
Ambassador Joseph II. Choate as
the official representative OF the
United States, Henry White, }.
Ridgely Carter, Craig Wadsworth,
Major +. b. Cassatt, Capt. Richard
Glover, all OF the Embassy staff, jus
tice H. b. Brown, OF the Federal Su.
preme Court, Former Postmaster
General Don NJ. Dickinson, Former
Attorney General John W. Griggs
Frederick W. Hollis, James Wilson.
Edmond l.. Baylies, Josiah Quincy
and General Joseph Wheeler.
Commenting on the ceremonies III
cident to the browning OF the King
the Wilmington Messenger says:
While the pageant on Saturday
was not as gorgeous as 1t was at
first intended the ceremonies should
be, they were much more impressive
The British people were deeply
crieved at the illness OF their King
and his recovery was a source o.
great rejoicing to them. The recol
lection among them of the suffering
he had recently passed through anC
his narrow escape from death III
creased their love for him and added
to the solemnity OF the occasion.
Notwithstanding all that has beer
said to the disparagement OF the
King while Prince of Wales, he was
always popular with the people anC
had n tremendous hold upon theil
sincere affections. While Il strong
advocate of the old traditions anC
etiquette in court matters and cere
| monies, the Prince and King i'll his
intercourse with the public has al
ways been affable and OF pleasing
manners. England has had nc
more popular king since the begin
ming of the reign Of the House o
Hanover. early i'll the eighteenth
| century, His Influence. no doubt
it was which put an end to the wal
| III South Africa; anyhow, this is the
general belief among British people
and has greatly Increased their es
| TEEN and affection for him. This WA
was unpopular among the masse'
from the first and their opposition
to it increased rapidly as ii pro
crossed; so that no act OF the King
on ascending the throne could hav,
done more to increase the people
love for him May he continue t.
hold their respect and love through
| many years OF Il prosperous reign.
| Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Dar
| rhoea Remedy has Il world wide reputation
| for its cures. II never fails and is pleasan
| and safe To take. For sale by NJ. Dorsey
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-14
A Necessary Precaution

Don't neglect cold. 1t is worse than
unpleasant 1t is dangerous. By using
One Minute Cough Cure you can cure it at
once. Allays inflammation, clears the head
soothes and strengthens the mucuous mem
brane. Cures coughs, Group, throat and
lung troubles. Absolutely safe Acts i'm.
mediately. Children like it, W. w.
Parker.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-14
Skaters Ali Records

Twice in hospital, F. A. Gulledge, Yer
bena, Ala, paid vast sum to doctors to
cure severe case of piles, causing "A tu-
mors. When all failed Bucklen's Arnica
Salve soon cured him. Subdues Inflam-
nation, conquers Aches, kills Pains. Best
salve in the world, 25c at NJ Dorsey's
drug store
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-14

AFTER protection has accom-
plIshed its purpose it operates
against the general good" says the
Washington Star, Il staunch Repub-
lean organ That has been the con-
tention OF the Democrats all these
years, and Yet the Republicans are
Just awaking to the fact But the
powers that be in the Republican
party are not willing to admit that
the tariff fosters trusts and operates
against the public good, as the Star
Is honest enough TO admit: conse-
quently the only way to remedy this
tariff operating against the public
good is to elect the party which
stands and has always stood for an
intelligent application of the tariff
principle. \ vote for the Democrat
lc nominee will be step in this di-
rection.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-14
It Needs a Tonic.

There are times when yorr liver needs a
tonic. Don't give purga;ives that grippe
and weaken. DeWitt's Little Early Rsers
expel all poison from the system and act as
tonic to the liver. W. Sc.,t, 53l Highland
Ave, Milton, Pa, says: 9! have carried
DeWitt's Little Earl Y Risers with me fol
several years and would not be without
them" Small and easy To take. Purely
vegetable. They never grippe Or distress
W w. Parker.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-14
Letter From Kittreil.

KITTRELL, n. c., August 18th, 1902.
EDITOR GOLD LEAF:-Mr. and Mrs.
G. ". Raney have returned from Buff
falo Springs.
The ladies' Of the NJ. +. Church gave
very pleasant and successful lawn
party last week.
Miss Nettie NJ Allen returned a
few days ago from Knoxville, where
she had been attending the Summer
School Of the South.
Mrs. Hattie Reid and her daughter,
Miss Ruby. Of Wake Forest, have
been visiting at Mrs. Reid's for sew
eral days.
Mrs. w. A. Adams, of Oxford, is
the guest of her sister. Miss Emma
Biacknall.
Mrs. G. H. Turner. of Henderson,
and Miss Whedbes, of Hartford. were
here last week to visit Mrs. j. G. Kit
trell
Mr.. and Mrs. W. l.. Reid, Of Ches-
ter, S. c., came last week to visit
their relatives here.
Messrs &. w. and r. G. Kittrell,
a. s. Coflield, and Mike Burwell gave
"A very enjoyable dance last Monday
night, complimentary to their young
! lady friends. A fuller account will
! be sent you by ONE who was pres
eut.
Mr.. John Ellis, of Raleigh, is here
as the guest of Mrs. G. B. Ellis.
Mrs. J. P. Hunt, accompanied by
! her children, left yesterday to visit
,, relatives and friends on the Eastern
shore Of Virginia, her former home.
70 BE CURED of rheumatism,
with all its lameness, aches and
pains, take Hoods Sarsaparilla. You
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-14

What most people want is something
mild and gentle when in need of phvsic
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
fill the bill to 4 dot. They are easy to take
and pleasant in effect. For sale by NJ.
Dorsey, druggist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-14
WILL ACCOMMODATE ALL.

North Carolina Boys and Use Tents
for Dormitories II Necessary.
The A. & A. College will take all
North Carolina boys that are prepared
to enter in September. necessary.
President Winston will borrow tents
from the State, and use them for dor
mitories. The report that there will
not be room enough is an error.
Three houses have been rented, two
new college buildings added, and q
hundred tents are ready for use il
needed.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-14

Destroy ChiIls. FeVcrs and Malaria
by using Roberts Chill Tonic. $50.
guarantee it, w. w. Parker.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-14
STATE;NG ENT
THE FRhTERNITIES hCGIDENT ORDER


PEIILADELPEIIA, PA.
DECENT AS
Of Net Ledger Assets, December of previous
year 12,76563
Income-From Policy holders S4s Miscellaneous
sl57.o5; Total, 4s,312s7
DisbusmentsTo Policy holders, S2oO669 Miscela
neous S29 2l5o2 Total ,: o.o , - 4G 2 2s1 93
Business orce-Number OF Policies s. 13O Amount, 2O54 100000
Written during earNmer Of Policies 7O1; Amount 9S17 OOO0
O66o1; Paid, 2OO66.o1
Cash in Home Office and deposited in Banks H. 1861
Asess1aen due on first call on business i'll force 1922 GO
All other Assets. detailed i'll statement, 1,15OOO
Total, 17,2o1.57
Less admitted, 1,15O.OO
Total admitted Assets 16o51.57
LIABILITIES.
Losses process adjustment reported, 65O.OO
Total Liabilities sto Policy holders 65OOO
Balance on hand protect contract in addition to right
OF 154O1.57
BUSINESS IN NORTH CAROLINA IN 1901.
Policies
Policies or certificates written
Policies certificates O
ceased IN 1901, Number Amount 100000
Total amount premiums assessments collected
cured 1000
Losses andc unpaid at beginning, given:
Cured, 81 IA; Paid Ill
STEVENS
Grand Secretary, E. S. Cook.
Home Office, STREETS
General n
Business Manager North Carolina Managed from Home
Office.
STATE OF North CAROLINA, |
DEPARTMENT.,
RALEIGH, May %, 1902
JAMES You've hereby certify the
above and abstract the of the
partmet showing the condition said Company the 31 day OF De-
my asealh day date
JAMES r. YOUNG
Commissioner.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-14

THE New York Journal says: "War
upon the trust, war upon monopoly.
war upon government b. money
without conscience or sense of patri-
otic obligation-that is Democracy.
And that is the antithesis of present
day Repubicanism. which has be
come but the political lackey of a
plutocracy that has no respect for
property until property has passed
into its own possession and out of
the hands of its rightful owners. 1t
has no purpose save to fill its own
pockets. No aim in politics save to
get from the people through the tar
mand other class legislation IL con-
tinuing license to pillage'the people. >
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-14

THERE are lots Of self-sacriticing
patriots III Union county. The Mon
roe Journal publishes a column and
a half Of announcements of persons
who are willing to serve the dear
people i'll positions ranging from
township constable up to high sher-
if and member Of the Legislature.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-14

EVERY IllIlt dll AliItI'dH 'itlZ'i
buvs a trust made article he pays
tribute to a tariff sheltered mOnOpO-
". Had we not better knock the
props from uyder that shelter and
at least give the citizen fair show?
EX-JUDGE SHEPHERD and Mr..
Geo. ROuntree, Of counsel for North
Carolina, have gone to Pierre, ,. d.,
to appear there August 18th, i'll
suit brought by that State against
this State to recover the full prlncl-
pal and interest on certain Western
North Carolina Railroad bonds.
THERE are lots Of self-sacriticing
patriots III Union county. The Mon
roe Journal publishes n column and
a half Of announcements of persons
who are willing to serve the dear
people III positions ranging from
township constable up to high sher-
if and member Of the Legislature.
1T will be- n distinct concession to
the Democratic constitution that the
tariff fosters trusts if we incorporate
q plank for revision OF the tariff in
our platform, said the administra-
ton Republicans to the party i'll
Iowa. And despite this warming
the plank went into the platform,
and the position OF the Democrats
has according to the Republicans
own statement been conceded
COMMENTING on the action of Gov.
Aycock in pardonimg Daley, one OF
the gold brick swindlers, the Little
ton News RepOrtrr says:
We are surprised that Governor
Aycock should grant this pardon
'upOm the recommendations of nu-
mcrnus citizens of Chicago and Mil
waukec, etc We expect u certifi-
cate could be brought from Chicago
and Milwaukee signed by many citi-
zcns certifying that Daley was never
in North Carolina.
WHEN IL lynching is to be done the
people around Lexington, Mo, do
not observe any i'm crow laws. \
white man and negro were hung on
tn" SALINE tree by IL mob of 100 Lat
fayctte county farmers Tuesday
morning. They We're chicken thieves
and after robbilg the coop of George
Johnson, popular farmer, they af-
forwards killed him while in pursuit
OF them. The men were promptly
captured and confessed to the crime.
THE Biblical Recorder of the 9th,
has IL strong editorial commencing
Hon. Edward W Pou for lifting his
voice against the corrupt Use OF
money i'll elections. as was done in a
rcsolutian introduced by him in
Congress last March asking for an
enquiry into this matter. The Re
cOrdrr says 'there has been nothing
more worthy OF the approval OF
thoughtful citizens. nothing more re-
assuring to men who are interested
i'll the national life, than this action
OF Congressman POu. The article is
81.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-14

EX-JrDGE SHEPHERD and Mr..
Geo. Rountree, Of counsel for North
Carolina, have gone to Pierre, ). d.,
to appear there August 18th, i'll a
suit brought by that State against
this State to recover the full princi-
pal and interest on certain Western
North Carolina Railroad bonds.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-14
ESTABLISHED 1881.

EVERY time an American citizen
BUYS Il trust made article he pays
tribute to a tariff sheltered mOnOpo-
". Had we not better knock the
props from uyder that shelter and
at least give the citizen IL fair show?
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-14

Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy has world wide reputation
for its cures. 1t never fails and is pleasant
and safe To take. For sale BY NJ. Dorsey,
druggist
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-14

TO BE CURED of rheumatism,
with all its lameness, aches and
pains, take Hoods Sarsaparilla. You
must be sure to GET HOODS.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-06-13
THE POET ROBERT BURNS.
His Cottage 20 he Reproduced At the
worlds Fair and Probably
stirling Castle Also.

Worlds Fair Grounds. June TO-
Resides the cottage of the poet Rob
ert Burns. the Burns Cottage assoc
citation proposes To build at the
Worlds fair a reproduction of Stirl-
ing castle The association is now
considering The selection Of a site for
these buildings. observation-disclosures
raylcr has received from Mr.. Joseph
a. Graham, secretary of the Burns
Cottage association, n letter asking
for conference ut which this sub
icct might be finally disposed of.
-.The plans OF the association" says
Mr. GrahaIn's letter, ''are to build
reproduction of the Burns Cottage.
This will take very small space, bit
the plan Is also To build in addition
m annex Of about one hundred feet
in length and probably fifty or sixty
feet in width. in which to place on
exhibition various relies and other
articles associated with the historr
e Robert Burns The present plan
If the committee Is 10 make this
building q nearly as possible a repro
duciion Of Stirling castle. This build
ing would lend itself 10 somewhat
ornate stvlc Of decoration in STAFF.
In order 20 carry ont this plan. the
committee thinks IL necessary TO
nave space l00N20O feet. We con
slider il important that The situation
hc apart from the larger main build
mos az the exposition"
--Thc exposition authorities are
much taken with the project Of the
Burns Cottage association" says Di
rector-of-Morls Taylor. II shall give
them every all in my power to carry
out their plans attractively. The
plateau. now heavily wooded. seems
10 me the proper location for this
group. and the committee, ] under
stand. takes the same view"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-06-13
BUILDING THE WORLDS FAIR.
TIE pb,.trsI Conssrucston Of the
81. Louis Worlds Fair u Now
aoIng Forward Rapidly.

ST. Louis. June iO.-The physical
construction Of the great Worlds
fair Is going rapidly forward. The
frame works Of the gigantic exhibit
buildings are bcginningto assume the
form of the structures. and sections
~ these monsters have already been
thrown into the air TO the height OF
Is feet. Work on the Textiles build
ing IS most advanced, and there seems
10 be no doubt that IL will he COM
plctsd by next November. the time
specified in the contract Hundreds
OF carpenters are az work daily on
this massive building. and 50 high
above The earth are they getting that
they look like 50 many spiders weav'
ing their webs in mid-air.
Two Of the other great buildings
are going steadily up. The hum or
dozen sawmills. the merry clatter
Of thousands of hammers, the swish
swish of the handsaws, the putting
Of hosting engines and the noise OF
other work around the grounds gives
the whole scene an appearance OF ac-
tiSity and hustle that seems 10 IN
sure the completion of all the big
buildings long before the exhibits are
prepared 10 put i'm them.
Director Of Works Isaac ;. Taylor
Is preparing to let the contract for
the construction of the Art building
The plans and specifications are now
ready for contractors, having beer
finished after several days hard work
on the part OF the Office force OF the
department 81 works.
4 part Of this building will be per
manent. and another part Of il OF Q
temporary character. The entire
building will cover an area of sSoxi5O
feet. Much Of the building will be iii
the form Of a court. The main por-
ton Of this building will remain after
the exposition as an art museum. The
material from which it will he con-
structed will be- largely marble. Two
side pavilions will be built mainly Of
staff
The revision of the plans OF the
Liberal Arts building is going right
along. and it j. expected that they
will be ready for the contractors
within the next few weeks.