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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-08-27
The Presidents Sin.
Ch$.f7otte News.

Ch:sr4otte News
We have held all along that Presi-
dent Roosevelt was responsible for
the present disturbed relations of the
race problem in this country. Every
SOutherner knows that it was a mat
ter OF common remark after the elec-
ton of a Republican president in
former years that the negroes would
Immediately become more offensive
than before, the servants more impu-
Dent. Roosevelt excited with the
idea OF governmental protection in
wrong-doing the untutored minds of
the negro race. 1t may not have
been a crime, but it was one OF those
blunders that was worse than a crime
and the taint OF political interest was
over it all. The Charleston News and
Courier quotes the Brooklyn Eagle
on this point and then submits some
remarks of its own.
Commenting on the PRESIDENT S
letter on lynching, the Brooklyn
Eagle says:
Unfortunately the whole subject is
UouHu Win tHC iCNlNU Ill VI Uuc utSIO
question in politics-a question Mckinley
laid to rest. We wish we could acquit
his successor of more than the intent to
revive it. He did not intend to revive
it-he revived it, because of the error of
pushing academic propositions and "con-
stitutional rights" against natural con-
ditions which make havoc of both.
That is true, every word of it, and
President Roosevelt is directly re-
sponsible for the greater part of the
friction existing between the races,
not only in the Southern States, but
in all parts of the country. His de-
termination to force his theories of
race upon the white people of the
country have been resented by the
white people to the great detriment
of both races, and to the shame of
the nation. The Presidents boast
that he would compel the people OF
this country, and particularly the
people of the South, who understand
the race question by long, practical,
intimate knowledge of it, to accept
his view, to bow down to his will, has
been resented in such way that
even he must understand and appre-
ciate it,
He placed DR.. Crum in the office of
collector OF customs at Charleston
against the protests of the people of
this city, the intelligent, property
holding, tax-paying white people of
this city, and the good counsel of
representative of his political party
in the United States Senate, and the
advice of almost the united press of
country, and for what purpose? He
has opened no doors of opportunity
in the North, East and West to the
representatives of the race. He has
entitled himself to the confidence and
respect of no intelligent person in the
South. He has stirred up strife,
re-awakened forgotten bitterness,
aroused the worst passions of the
negro, and stirred the blood of the
white people all over the country as
it has not been stirred before since
the close of the war.
There is no question where the
blame of all the present unrest and
unhappy condition between the races
in this country is to be placed. 1t
belongs to the President himself.
The pity of it is that there is no way
by which he can be impressed with
the folly of his insane trifing with
the most serious problem with which
any people have ever had to deal.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-08-27
Cures Eczema, Itching Humors,
Pimples and Carbuncles.
Costs Nothing to Try

B. i. b. (Botanic Blood Balm1 is a certain
and sure cure for eczema, itching skin, humors,
scabs, scales watery blisters, pimples, arh-
ing bones or joints. bols carbuncIes, prick
ling pain in the skin, old, eating sores, ulcers,
etc Botanic Blood Balm cares the worst
and most deep-seated cases by enriching.
purifying and vitalizine the blood, thereby
giving healthy blood supply to the skin.
Heals every sore and gives the rich glow of
health to the skin. Bnilds up the broken
down body and makes the blood red and
nourishing, Especially advised for chronic,
old cases that doctors, patent medicines an d
hot springs fail to care. Druggists, 81
with complete directions for home cure. To
prove B. B. B. cures, sample sent free and
prepaid by writing Blood Balm Co. Atlanta,
Ga Describe trouble, and free medical ad-
vice sent in sealed letter.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-08-27
Dewitt is the Name.

When you go to buy Witch Hazel Salve
look for the name DEWITT on every box.
The pure, unadulterated Witch Hazel is used
in making DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, which
is the best salve in the world for cuts, burns,
bruises, boils, eczema and bois. The popu-
larity of Dewitt s Witch Hazel Salve, due to
its many cures, has caused numerous worth
less counterfeits to be placed on the market.
The genuine bears the name OF E. C. Dewitt
& Co, Chicago. Sold by ". ". Parker.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-08-27
General Miles And the Administration.
Baltimore Sun.

Our Northern contemporaries, with
few exceptions, are of the opinion
that the Administration "blundered'
in allowing Gen. Nelson A. Miles to
be placed on the retired list of the
army without one word dofrecognition
OF his services as a soldier. Ever
since 1898, when we had our little
war with Spain, the relations between
General Miles and the Administration
have been strained. The General felt
that his OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
OF lighting men were not appreciated
by the official civilians who ran the
Government. On the other hand,
these civilians, during the admins
tration of the late President Mckin-
ley, and also after Mr. Roosevelt be-
came President, thought General
Miles was too free with his suggestions
too generous in making the Govern
ment a present of frequent recon-
mendatiOns-in fine, that he attached
too much Importance to his position
and placed too great value upon
his knowledge of military strategy
and warfare. They turned deaf
ear to the Generals counsel, AFRO
gantly assuming that they could
worry along some way, even il their
course was Numerically opposed to
that which was advocated by the
General Commanding the army.
This was the policy pursued by
President Mckinley and Secretary
Alger 1t has also been the policy
of President Roosevelt and Secretary
Root. Under neither administration
was there any disposition to regard
General Miles seriously as an expert
in military affairs. In short, the
General commanding the army was
treated very much as it might be
supposed a general in a comic opera
would be treated by his ANXIOUS
civilian masters. When General
Miles, under the age limitation, retir-
ed from active service last Saturday,
the Administration let him go with
out one word of commendation. A
few lines in the army orders of that
day, prepared by a clerk in the War
Department, stated that he had been
retired The announcement was the
same as would have been made on
the retirement of q contract surgeon
or a second lieutenant. The passing
of General Miles was virtually ignor-
ed, although for ~ years he had been
in the military service and had risen
to the highest rank in the army.
Our esteemed contemporary, the
New York Times, which expresses the
views of other Northern newspapers,
fatty asserts that the Administration
has committed a 'frightful blunder,
of which no one would have thought
it capable had the blunder not been
made 1t charges President Roose-
velt and Secretary Root with "blind
misiudgment." and characterizes as
indecently cold and dishonoring" the
manner in which Miles was bowed
out of the army. Then the President
and his War Secretary are bluntly
informed that their blunder may
we'll assume the proportions of a
veritable calamity for the Admins
tration," unless they take immediate
steps to repair it. To do this, how
ever, the Administration must eat
''humbIe pie" "It is not too late"
suggests the Times, "for the Presi-
dent to write such letter as that
which President Cleveland published
upon the retirement of General Scho-
field"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-08-27
Il SHALL NOT WANT"

| shall not want rest:
a. He maketh me to lie dow in green pastures;'
| shall not want drink:
He leadeth me beside the still waters"
| shall not want forgiveness:
" He restoreth my soul;''
| shall not want guidance:
- He leadeth mel in the paths of Righteousness;
| shall not want companionship:
Thou art with me-
] shall not want comfort:
THY rod and thy staff they comfort me-"
| shall not want food:
Thou preparest a table before me-
| shall not want Joy:
Thou annointest my head with oil;
! shallnot want anything:
Ny cup runneth over"
shall not want anything in time:
Goodness and mercy shall follow ME all the
days of my life
shall not want anything in etertity:
Il shall dwell in the house of the Lord
forever
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-08-27
End of Bitter Fight.

"Two physicians had long and stubborn
writes J. F. Hughes, OF Du Pont, Ga, land
gave me up. Everybody thought my time
had come AS last resort tried DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. The bene-
fit received was striking and l was on my
feet in few days. Now Eve gained my
health" 1t conquers all Coughs, Colds and
Throat and Lung troubles. Guaranteed by
M. Dorsey. Price, so cents and LOO. Trial
hotties free
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-08-27
BEST REMEDY FOR BLOOD AND
SKIN DISEASES

For eczema, pimples, dandruff and all skin
diseases, use IancOck's $ Liquid Sulphur
In such cases as scale eczema and sores OF
any nature, when the skin becomes dry and
harsh. YOU should use HancOcI~'s Sulphur
Ointment in connection with the Liquid. 4
few applications of Hancock's Liquid Sulphur
will cure the worst cases of prcl,ly heat
For sale ut The Eagle Pharmacy.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-08-27
Potent Pill Pleasure.

The pills that are potent in their action and
pleasant in effect are DeWitt's Little Early
Risers. ". S. Philpot, of Albany, Ga, says
During bilious attack l took one. Small
as it was it did me more good than calOmel
blue-mass or any other pills ever took and
at the same time it affected me pleasantly
Little Early Risers are certainly an ideal pill.
Sold hy W W Parker
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-08-27
Eat All You Want.

Persons troubled with indigestion or Dys-
pepsia can eat all they want if they will take
kodol Dyspepsia Cure. This remedy prepares
the stomach for the reception, retention, di-
gestion and assimilation of all OF the whole
some food that may be eaten, and enables
the digestive organs to transform the same
into the kind of blood that gives health and
strength. Sold by W. W. Parker
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-08-27
The Death Penalty.

A little thing sometimes results in death
Thus a mere scratch insignificant cuts OF
puny boils have paid the death penalty. 1t
is wise to have Bucklen's Arnca Salve ever
handy. It's the best Salve on earth and will
prevent fatality when Burns Sores, Ulcers and
Store
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-08-27

for last year. Ourcontemporaries quoted,
including the Motor, know that the pres
ent crop is q large one, of comparatively
Inferior quality, and is up against sup
ply on hand of the last crop to more
than meet the demand for year. Let
the people have the truth, and then cuss
the trusts.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-08-27

Thousands suffer and hundreds die every
year in this country from some sort of Bowel
Complaint The best remedy for these dis
eases in children or adults is DR.. SETH
ARNOLD'S BAISAI. Warranted to give
satisfaction by Melville Dorsey druggist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-08-27
X. b. WHITLEY.

Mrs. Mollie Allen. OF South Fork, KY. says
she has prevented attacks of cholera morbus
by taking Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets when she felt an attack coming on.
Such attacks are usually caused by indiges-
ton and these Tablets are Just what is needed
to cleanse the stomach and ward off the ap-
preaching attack Attacks of bilious collie
may be prevented in the sameway. For sale
at Parker's Two Drug Stores
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-08-27
FIGHT THE TRUST.
An Organization to Control the Pro-
duct of the Tobacco Growers.
SELMA, n. c., Aug.
Correspondence Raleigh Post.


Editor Morning Post:-There is a
great deal being said about the de-
plorable condition of the tobacco
planters, and that the question is a
serious one we must all admit.
Something must be done and done
| quickly Or it means ruin to a great
many tobacco planters. The question
| is what must we do? Have we struck
the right chord? Can we do anything
by passing resolutions and boycott
ing the American Tobacco Company?
Is it business to doa thing like that?
Is that the spirit of the true Ameri-
can citizen? / think not. They are
doing just what any of us would do.
buying goods as low as they can.
The only possible chance to advance
prices is to create buyers. How can
We do this? is the all-absorbing ques-
ton.
My idea is to go to work and form
corporation with all the money we
can get, put buyer on every market
in the tobacco belt. Put prize houses,
stemmeries, dryers, etc, put the to-
bacco down and keep it there until
there is a demand for it, at an actual
profit to us above what we paid of 20
to 20 per cent. claim that a move
ment of this kind would advance the
price 25 per cent. in twenty days. Ii
that be true, as | claim it is, every to-
bacco farmer in the tobacco belt
could afford toput 25 per cent. of his
tobacco crop in this company and
still have as much money to pay his
debts and support his family as he
will have without something is DONE
Every merchant, doctor, lawyer,
banker, preacher, capitalist-in fact,
everybody is interested and should
take stock, and | think if approached
in the right manner would do so.
My idea would be to appoint COM
mittee of three in every township
say our last tax listers and assessors,
they are supposed to be reliable men
to solicit subscriptions and let
them send in their list to each regis
ter OF deeds with power to vote their
stock. Call meeting of this special
committee and organize, elect officers,
pay 20 or % per cent down and bal
ance in 30, 60, 80 and 12O days. If
we could do this-and we can if we
will 60 about it right-the Planters
Protective Company, or whatever we
might name it, when it went on the
market would jar the earth, and
feel sure we could pay an annual divi-
dend OF 6per cent. and always leave
working surplus. We would have
some way of regulating our acreage
and would always know how to regu-
late our crops.
This plan could be made to apply
to the cotton or wheat crop equally
as well as the tobacco crop. This
company with plenty of money would
always have a tendency to bull the
market and would never want to bear
it. A company of this kind, with its
correspondents in every township in
the Southern States would always
know what to plant and when to cut
Off the acreage of any crop, and my
opinion is, it the only plan to pro-
tect our interest. If we can't buy or
help to buy our product we certainly
can't manufacture it. But, if proper
ly organized with sufficient capital
We can make the raw material bring
a reasonable price.
r. B. WHITLEY.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-08-27

When you want IA physic that is mild and
gentle, easy to take and certain to act. al
ways use Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets For sale at Parker's Two Drug
Stores
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-08-27

We are sorry for the state officials,
but we fear that they will have to
put up with cramped quarters in the
old capitol for some time yet.-Dur-
ham Herald
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-08-27

The fountain of pen satisfaction is a
Waterman Ideal fountain pen. We
have them in a great variety of styles,
sizes and prices, plain and ornamental. :
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-08-27
Good From Evil.
Raleigh Post

Raleigh Post
The Post congratulates the Edge
combe farmers upon the substantial
manner in which they approach the
present situation in the tobacco world
They have made Il start in the right
direction, using their surplus funds
in establishing an industrial plant in
their county town which will not only
be at the very home Of the raw pro-
duct, but by giving employment to
labor will doubly benefit their sec
ton. We cannot have too many
such industries, and the Post is in full
sympathy with every one established
in the state If the disappointment
as to the market value of lugs and
primings causes the establishment of
industrial plants it wiliprove the old
adage that good can sometimes re-
suit from evil
WHEN five of the street ear strikers
of Richmond put themselves on
record as recognizing the obligation
to wife and children above that to
the union of which they were mem
bers, they did that upon which God
and good men everywhere must look
with approval.-Farmville (Va. }
Herald.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-08-27

Try a barrel of our new wheat flour just
received H. THOMSON.
The Laclede blade., 1903-08-22
Millinery Announcement.

Our Millinery Parlors will soon be
opened for fall business. We have re.
turned from a very successful trip to
market, having secured the most at,
tractive and greatest variety ofgoods
at the best values it has ever been our
privilege to show to the trade. We
had the good fortune while in the city
to secure the services of Miss Luella
Wilson, a first class and up-te-date
trimmer who will take charge of our
trimming department. The demand
for street and outing hats began early,
but we are now prepared 70 supply the
demand. For the next three months
we will keep in stock the newest and
most popular fall and winter goods.
When needing anything in our line
come and price our goods before you
buy. We want you to compare our
prices and quality with Others.
Mrs. EFFIE OsGooD & Co.
End door Northwest corner Park.
The Laclede blade., 1903-08-22
We Have EXPANDED.

Again we take pleasure in announ-
cling to the public that we have added
another room and another business.
We have purchased the stock and fix
lures of Frost & Co., formerly ]. A.
Elliott Co., and having cut an opening
between the rooms, we now have three
as fine business rooms as you can find
anywhere.
In buying this stock it has enabled
us to change the overcrowded condi-
ton of our Hardware Room, as we
have changed our Enameled Ware,
Nickel Plated Ware, Granite Ware,
Tin Ware, Wooden Ware, Washing
Machines, Wringers. etc., etc, into the
Grocery room and still leaves us room
for one of the largest lines of groceries
in the city. We shall endeavor as in
the past to be in the swim on all goods
we handle, We shall buy for cash, save
all the discounts and as we are adding
this business to one which is already
successful enterprise.
The increase in our expense will he
light as compared with what it would
be if we had to live out of this busi-
ness, we feel sure we can make the
grocery business success. We ask
you TO come in and see us. THE
FURNITURE ROOM is crowded
with new, up-to-date goods, and as u.s.
ual the prices are within the reach of
all, and much lower than our compe
titors ask in surrounding towns and
cities.
THE HARDWARE ROOM is as
usual full of almost everything in the
The Laclede blade., 1903-08-22
ALL IS READY
For the Woodmen's Big Log Rolling and Picnic
in LacIede Next Wednesday,

Barring bad weather, next Wednes'
day will see the largest crowd here
ever assembled in Laclede. The local
committee as well as the association
committees have performed their
duties well and faithfully and ar
rangements are all complete for the
fourth animal log rolling and picnic
to be held August 26. Aspecial train
will leave Browning at 8 o'clock and
bring a large delegation from the
south part of Sullivan and north part
of Linn county. The Browning ball
team and Laclede boys will contest
for a $40 purse and a good game is
expected.
The log is on the ground ready for
the Woodmen. It is a fine one and was
secured by neighbors A. V. Moore
and B. S. Rankin. 1t is a green
sycamore, three feet in diameter,
twelve feet long and weighs nearly
two tons.
There will be plenty Of good ice
water on the grounds besides two good
wells, and nothing will be left undone
that will add TO the comfort and con.
venience of those who attend. The
program begins at 8 in the morning
and there will be something doing all
day. Come early ando take in the
whole thing.
The Laclede blade., 1903-08-22
Must Have Better Order.

wish to give notice to all those
who have been in the habit of making
my office place of resort, to discon
tinue the practice at once. The ma
jority of these visits are made evident
ly for the express purpose Of making
noise, and as all foreign noises in q
telephone office are an injury to the
telephone service, all unnecessary
disturbances must cease.
For a long time I have bourn
with interferences with business, that
were practically unbearable, simply
to avoid any trouble that might arise
in an effort to prevent it. But we
now propose to have a rest. And in
the same connection I wish to say to
disabuse the minds of all such, of the
prevalent, but erroneous idea that a
central office is a public place. On
the contrary 1t is a private office in
which no one has any rights, except
to transact business, or to make an
occasional call. The latter being at
all times restricted with the proviso
that you have respect for the
interests of others, and that you
maintain strict order, and gentlemanly
conduct.
Notice is also given to a number
of people Oh the farmers lines to re-
frain from calling up so regularly, for
the purpose of talking to the operator.
This is damaging in two respects,
first, by holding the line from those
who wish to transact business, or
transmit some important word; second,
by holding the attention of the opera
tor and thereby delaying his or her
work.
The above is given in all respect
for, and belief in your honesty, when
the situation is understood, but at the
same time with thorough decision of
purpose. H. ECCLEs.
The Laclede blade., 1903-08-22

Do you want the World? You can
get it for 25c per month of G. R.
Welsh, agent.
The Laclede blade., 1903-08-22

The third annual old settlers re-
union to be held at Linneus on Satur-
day, September 10 will be largely at
tended. A fine program is being ar
ranged by the enterprising citizens of
that town.
Moth ,ns like it-the Sunday Record
Herald and Inter Ocean. Take no
other. C. r. Welsh, agent.
The Laclede blade., 1903-08-22
ADAMS FEED MILL.
ONE MILE WEST
OF lACLEDE.

Grinds Ear Corn, Oats, Rye and Kaf-
fir Corn. Custom grinding on
Fridays and Saturdays.
The Laclede blade., 1903-08-22

However slight at this time of year
and in this climate it is the forerunner
of Maliria. A disposition to yawn and
an all tired out telling even comes be-
fore a chill. Herbine, by its prompt,
stimulative action on the liver, drives
the maliria germs out of the system,
puriies the blood, toneslup the system
and restores health. 5Oc at W. r.
Barton's.
The Laclede blade., 1903-08-22
The Budget Editor Correspondent.
ON RrOokfield Gazette

Brookfeld people were somewhat
astonished to learn that Frank Cole, a
Burlington train dispatcher, brought
suit this week against his wife for di-
vorce. The petition having been tax
en- out of the Circuit Clerks office by
Mr.. Burns, attorney for the plaintiff,
Immediately after summons was issued
and access to it refused, we are not in.
formed as to the grounds upon which
the prayer for divorce is based further
than that the name of E. E. Gill, junior
editor of the Budget, is mentioned.
Mr.. Gill has occupied a room in the
Cole home for long time. He is at
present at Baltimore, Maryland, or
near there, spending his vacation at
his old home. Mrs. Cole has been visit.
ing in Utah for some weeks past. The
Cole family have no children.