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The gold leaf., 1903-10-08
Making Trouble For the Future.

Rocky Mount Motor
We do not know which way they
are going to vote, but the habit in
some towns of registering the negroes
in the dispensory and prohibition
elections is going to give somebody
trouble in the future Either the
Constitutional Amendment is a good
or bad thing. Ii bad it ought to
be done away with as early as the
law will permit, but for this there ap-
pears no desire on the part of the
public. If good there is no more rea-
son why an unlettered and vicious
negro should vote on a question so
entirely moral, than that he should
vote in the selection of candidates
for public office This TOO is the way
Cuffey is going to reason about it.
The people OF whatever shade of be-
lief in the great temperance matter
will do we'll to think of these things
and to reason that when this one
question is settled one way or the
other their conduct may rise up to
curse them for a generation to come
The gold leaf., 1903-10-08
Was 1t Courageous?


lharl0fte news.
"The Smithfield Herald OF last
week declares that one OF our Supe-
rior Court judges is soiling the er-
mine and dishOnoring our courts OF
justice by repeated sprees OF drunken
ness. This is indeed a serious charge,
and if true, the Herald deserves credit
for it's courage III reporting 1t. The
people of the State cannot AFFORD to
tolerate such an offense against com
mon decency as drunkenness IN a
Judge must ever be; reform, speedy
and complete, or removal from office,
should quickly follow. '-Raleigh Pro-
gressire Farmer.
We agree with the Progressive
Farmer in saying that such matter
should be called to the attention OF
the public. But how was it done? In
a way to cast more or less OF a slur
against the whole judicial bench.
There are fifteen Superior Court
Judges in North Carolina. The peo-
pie generally do not know which OF
them has been to Smithfield recently
and those that do are uncertain
which of those that have recently
held court in Johnson county is the
guilty man.
And so the courageous thing to do
is not to say that one Of fifteen men
is guilty, but to say which one. We
think the Smithfeld Herald owes it
to it's readers, to the Superior Court
bench and to the State of North Car
olina, now that it has gone thus far,
to 90 farther and say who it is.
There was once Democratic con-
vention in Raleigh and some littleex-
citement over the nomination to be
made. A minister was asked to open
the convention with prayer. The
minister described in glowing terms
the kind of man ne wanted the Lord
to make the convention nominate,
when the reverential monotone was
broken with q discOrdant shout from
a seat occupied by a Western dele
gate, with the demand. "Name your
candidate" 1t is up to the Smith
field Herald to show it's courage by
naming it's man.
The gold leaf., 1903-10-08
Rigid Enforcement Of vagrant Law.

Greensboro Record.
The Lumberton RobesOnian, copy
ing an article from this paper on the
necessity of a rigid enforcement of
the yagrant law, gives expression to
this:
This is, without question, true all
over the State, and especially is it true of
our small towns. There is decidedly too
mach idleness here. and unless our obser-
yation is at fault it is on the increase
ldleness breeds discomfort and fosters
the spirit OF unrest, which is the parent
of most of the crimes perpetrated. In
our town there have been enough cases
of vagraney, which if punished, would
have furnished sufficient hands to have
materially decreased the cost of keeping
our streets in repair during the past
year, Yet to our knowledge there has not
been one conviction and punishment
Our authorities should look into the mat
ter and see that our streets are kept clear
of idle loafers, for unless it is done we
must pay the penalty by enduring the
occasional commission of crimes or per-
haps in some organized outbreak of the
malcOntents."
The idea is predominant up this
way that the law as it now stands is
not effective-at least the officers will
make no effort to enforce it, having
taken advice on it and in some in
stances having tried it. 1t is easy
enough to make it effective and we
hope our contemporary will aid iii
seeing that the next legislature pass
es one that will do the work. The
present law can be easily amended.
The gold leaf., 1903-10-08

Oct 9th, 1903.
Our protracted meeting at New Bethel
will commence next Sunday night. Rev.
r. Z. Walker expects Rev. Geo Watkins
to assist him We will have service at
two O'Clock in the afternoon, and also at
seven o clock at night
Miss Ida Duke has accepted a position
as gOyerness in the hospitable home of
Mr.. Charlie Hayes at Manson.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Weathers and lit
tie boy. Curtis, of Sutton spent last Sun
day with relatives here
Mr.. Ollie Sledge and sister, Miss Lula.
and Mr.. Raleigh Fulghum. were the
guests of Mr.. Rufus Dukes daughters
last Sunday.
Miss Susie Green went to Louisburc
Female College Monday
Miss Bennie Lassiter is taking music
under Miss Emma Averett this fall.
Mr.. L. l.. Gooch baby died last Sat
urday and was buried in the cemetery at
the Christian church Sunday. Prof.
Walters conducting the burial service.
Miss Mary Foster cf Henderson. spent
last night with Mrs Ada Foster.
Messrs. Louis Ayscuse William II.
Dickerson and James Hudson are wit
nesses in court this week.
Epson is well represented at the Gill
burg meeting, especially at night
Miss Myrtle Weldon, daughter of Mr..
David Weldon, has been very sick with
chills for the past few days.
Narrenton seems to possess some
very great attraction for some OF our
young people just now.
Mr.. 6. \. \. Coppedge. of the Citizens
Bank at Henderson. spent last Sunday
with his sisters here. V \. D.
The gold leaf., 1903-10-08
Two States on Trial.
New bern Journal. October 2.

4NeH DbTif JOufIidE, oeIDDeT Z.
The trials Of James H. Tillman in
South Carolina for shooting and
killing NarcisO Gener Gonzales, and
that of Ernest Haywood for the
same Offense against Ludlow Skin
ner, in North Carolina, are not mere
ly incidental trials, but of State i'm
pOrtance in each case.
In these cases it is not as ii indi-
viduals were on trial for murder, but
it is the test of the law in two States.
to see ii murder is a question OF law
and evidence or matter OF personal
standing and family reputation. =
Every murder trial possesses an in
terest, in that murder can be brought
home to any family, any individual,
through personal attack or as the
recipient Of an attack.
Without strong and protective
barrier against the murderer, society
would be demoralized, and herein is
the strong hand of the law demand
ed, which shall be relentless towards
the guilty, regardless OF person and
family, yet the trial shah be one OF
the utmost clearness and fairness.
The killing of Gonzales and Skin
ner in their respective States, are
matters far reaching and beyond
their immediate families.
Each was sensational murder, in
the public character of the shootings
and the prominence of the men and
their families adds an interest to
these trials, both trials being in
progress this week, far exceeding
previous trials before the people OF
the two States.
1t is not merely the trial of two
citizens, but it is the trial of the two
States in which the court decisions
will declare upon the question o.
these murders.
The results of the trials are of the
utmost public. Importance, and sig:
niticant in each State, as estab
fishing precedents for future trials
The gold leaf., 1903-10-08
j. l., CURR!N,
Insurance. and Real Estate

This is the season for trayelina Pafnra
you start on Il trip-no matter how short
see me and get an accident policy Costs but
little and pays big in case of an accident
The summer season is apt to bring sick
ness. L also issue health policies. Comes in
mighty handy IN case OF sickness whether
your income ceases when You stop work or
not.
represent a line OF the strongest and best
companies issuing Fire. Life, Accident and
Health insurance policies.
Desirable list of property-town and coun-
try-for sale rent and lease
Prompt attention to ell business entrusted
to me.
J. L. CURRIN. HENDERSON n. C.
The gold leaf., 1903-10-08

TRUE politeness like true principle
is the same under all circumstances.
Every mans home is his castle. And
this home, whether the owner be
rich, poor, high or low. white Or col
ored. is entitled to uniform courtesy
by every individual who enters its
door. Real refinement is the same,
whether seen in the savage's hut or
the kings palaee,-Raleigh Times,
The gold leaf., 1903-10-08
Dieting Invites Disease.

To cure Dyspepsia or Indigestion it is no
longer necessary to live on milk and toast.
Starvation produces such weakness that the
whole system becomes an easy prey to dis
ease. kodoI Dyspepsia Cure enables the
stomach and digestive organs to digest and
assimilate all of the wholesome food that
one cares to eat, and is Il never failing cure
for Indigestion, dyspepsia and all stomach
troubles. kodol digests what you eat
makes the stomach sweet Sold at Parker s
Two Drug Stores
The gold leaf., 1903-10-08
The Saive That Heals

without leaving a scar is DeWitt's. The
name Witch Hazel is applied to many salves,
but Dewitt Witch Hazel Salve is the only
Witch Hazei Salve made that contains the
pure unadultera;ed witch hazel. II any
other Witch Hazel Salve is offered YOU it is a
counterfeit. Z. C. Dewitt invented Witch
Hazel Salve and DeWitts Witch Hazel Saive
is the best salye in the world for cuts. burns,
bruises, letter, or blind. bleeding. itching and
protruding piles. Sold at Parker's Two
Druc Stores
The gold leaf., 1903-10-08
Letter From EPSON.
Epson \ G. Sent 20 100

EPSON, n. C., Sept. 80, 1903.
EDITOR GOLD LEAF:-The weather is
good, just now, which makes us feel more
pleasant and comfortable while attending
the protracted meetings around EPSON
Mrs. Hewlett Blackley, together with
her two little children Julian and Madge.
have returned to their home in Durham
after spending couple of weeks with
relatives here
Miss Ethel Fleming, of Ridgeway, has
been visiting the Misses Aston.
Mr. Charlie Hight. of BObbitt. is board
ing with Mr. c. f. Fuller while attending
Epson High School.
Messrs. James Tunstall and Dick Winn
have been busy recently taking the school
census.
We are glad to learn that Messrs.
Perry and Walter Aston have secured
good positions in Henderson, Perry being
in the Southern depot. and Walter as
night clerk at Massenburg's Hotel
Mr. g. T. Dickie has returned from
Asheville
The gentlemen are enjoying various
kinds of deer dear hunting at present
Somebody expects to take another trip
toward Richmond C) in the near future.
Mr. l. NJ. Green and daughter. Miss
Susie, spent last Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Graham Daniel in Granville county.
v A. d.
The gold leaf., 1903-10-08
FOR SALE.

4 three miles from Henderson, \. c. Con
tains LOG acres. Good improvements Fine
tobacco and cotton farm. Suitable also for
grain. fruit and truck farming.
For terms. ETC. apply to
Ac. .ZOLLICOFFER
Henderson. y. C..
August 4th, 1903
The gold leaf., 1903-10-08

THE fact that Raleigh voted bonds
for railroad can be taken as sign
that that town is waking up.-Dur-
ham Herald.
The gold leaf., 1903-10-08
Cheap Settlers Tickets.

On the first and third Tuesday of each,
month till April. 1904, the Frisco Sys-
TEN Saint Louis and San Francisco
RailroaD will sell reduced one-way and
round trip tickets from Birmingham,
Memphis and Saint Louis to points in
Arkansas, Kansas. Missouri, Oklahoma,
Indian Territory and Texas. Write W.
I. Saunders, General Agent Passenger
Department, Atlanta, Ga, for full infor-
nation.
The gold leaf., 1903-10-08

SOME people will never believe that
times are good until every man who
wantsan office can get one.-Durham
Herald.
The gold leaf., 1903-10-08

THE dispensary carried in Raleigh
Monday by a majority OF 1914 of the
votes cast. The total registered
vote were LII, but a number OF
these was ineligible on account OF not
having paid their taxes. The total
vote cast was only 1,16O. OF those
who did not vote it was claimed that
a majority were against the dispen-
sary but they would not come out
and vote while the dispensary advo-
Gates pOlled their full strength.
The gold leaf., 1903-10-08

THE testimony of Editor Terrell, in
the Tillman trial yesterday, is given
partly in blanks. where it concerns
expressions he says he heard from
Tillman in regard to Gonzales. Ter
rell seems to be by long odds the
witness most to be feared by the law
yers who are trying to save Tillman's
neck.-Charlotte Observer.
The gentleman above referred to
is Mr. Charles J. Terrell, formerly OF
Warren county, and is we'll known
hereabouts. He has been living i'll
South Carolina several years and
has prospered there We saw him
last at the Charleston Exposition
In charging the grand jury at Will
mingtOn, Del, recently, the Judge de-
nounced the killing and burning Of
the negro there as brutal murder,
and strongly inveighed against
lynchings. The return which the
grand jury made was brief. 1t was,
in effect, that the jurors had decided
to ignore the case altogether. A
member of the jury, in a public state
ment, said that the negro "got what
he deserved, and | would take part
myself in lynching such a brute" 1t
is not recorded that the Judge sent
the grand jury to Jail for contempt
OF court-Charlotte Observer
The gold leaf., 1903-10-08

will be in my Office in Henderson during
the month of November
You will please meet me and settle your
taxes and save me trouble and yourself cost
L am required by law to garnishee if poll
taxes are not paid by the first of November
T. 4. POWELL.
Sheriff of Vance County
The gold leaf., 1903-10-08
"WHITE RIBBONS" FEAR DIS
PENSARY
Will Be riore Difficult to Get Rid of
Than the Saloon.

Charlottesville, Va, Oct lin her
address at the opening session yes
terday of the twenty-ffth annual
convention of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union of Virginia, Mrs
Howard NJ. Hoge, of Lincoln, Lou
doun county, was outspoken against
the dispensary as Il substitute fol
prohibition. In Virginia" she said
Il believe we have most to fear a
concerted action for the dispensary
This is simply device OF the liquor
interest to turn aside the onward
march Of prohibition. 1t is a delu
sion and Il snare. 1t sounds as
though it might be an improvement
over the open saloon, but when il
once gets its grip on a State it has g
tighter hold and is harder to get rid
of than the saloon"
The gold leaf., 1903-10-08
NOTICE.

r SHALL ATTEND AT THE TIMES AND
l. places below mentioned for the purpose
of collectingthe State and County Taxes for
the1 03:
The gold leaf., 1903-10-08

INDICATIONS are that instead of
curtailing the making OF illicit whis-
key, it is getting worse under the
Watts law. This is caused no doubt
that one man thinks corn juice is
going to be scarce and high and he
can make good money, SO he is will
ing to take the risk. The trouble is
that so many think the same way
| and the consequence is the woods are
full of them. A rigid enforcement of
the law, however, will put stop to
it. But the question is will the civil
officers enforce it? We rather expect
| not.-Grecnsboro Record
The gold leaf., 1903-10-08
is Indigestion g. Disease?

The best medical authorities say that indi-
gestion is not always caused by diseased
stomach, but may result from disordered
liver, constipation. excitement. etc. The
cause is of little consequence when fsydales
Stomach Tablets are taken, as they never
fail to digest the food, check fermentation,
free the stomach from irritating acids and an
excess OF gas. They relieve at once Beching,
Heartburn, Sour Stomach, Fullness after
Eating, etc. Rydales Stomach Tablets have
a specific tonic effect on the stomach and or
gans of assimilation and are guaranteed to
cure the worst forms of stomach trouble.
EAGLE Ps1Afs MACY.
The gold leaf., 1903-10-08

Sale of Valuable Town Lots

A 5 EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF
"A Z. II. Burnett, deceased. the undersigned
will sell at public auction to the highest bid
der for cash at the court house door in Hen
,Jp
The gold leaf., 1903-10-08
Tuesday, October 20::l, 1903,

the following described valuable real estate
situate III the town Of Henderson. y. C..
to-wit. Wig:
One lot on Davis street 100x200 feet
One lot on Chayasse avenue 1o0x200 feet
Time of sale II NJ
This, September 1G, 1903
{. T. BURNETT
Executor of Z. H. Burnett, deceased.
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!, The Daily Markets :
GINNERS REPORT.

By private wire to r. &. MePeak & Co, P. H
Wilson, manager
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Avalon.
Mk. ZONES.

The days are ever divine. They
come to us ladened with precious
gifts, which, if we do not accept
they take as silently away.
Hon. J B. Hemphill and wife
have returned from pleasant visit
Of several days duration, to the
city of Austin.
Mr.. and Mrs James Hughes, of
Italy attended church here Sunday
Afternoon.
Miss Maud Smith of near Forces
ton was the guest OF Miss Myrtle
CraytOu for several days recently.
The school at this place will open
Monday, Nov. 9, under the supervis-
ion of the former Principal, MIR. Bob
HallOm, of this place, with Miss
Emma Mckinney of Milford and
Miss Mary Taylor, of this place, as
assistants. The elOcution depart
ment is under the instruction of
Miss Minnie Boyd OF Waxahachie,
aud the music department is not yet
supplied but an efficient teacher will
take charge of the class at the open
ing Of school. 1t is unnecessary to
extend a cordial invitation to all the
friends Of the school to be present
on that day, for We are sure that all
feel 10 know they are ever heartily
welcome. IL Is an inspiration to the
school work throughout the term, To
begin with classes in which every
member is present; and the patrons
should remember tins, and in JUS
tice to the child and school, put the
children In school on the very first
day, if possible Please remember
this aud give the school good
send-Ot this year.
Messrs +. r. Crayton, r. r. Smith
and NJ. A. Smith have been serv-
ing on the grand jury for several
days,
Mr.. J. ii. Giles and Mr. Southland
of this place have returned from
Dallas, where they went a dele
gates from Avalon 10 the Baptist
convention there.
Frank Taylor, who is now book
keeper for 7. W Park Of WaNa-
nachie, spent Sunday AT home.
Mr. and Mrs. Lon Couch Of Gates
vile, who visited relatives here for
some time have returned home.
ID. A. Giles Of Oklahoma visited
relatives here for several days.
John and Jess Fusion OF Byron
visited home folks Suudar.
j p. Giles, who has been living
IA Oklahoma for some time, has re-
turned 10 Avalon, where he Will re-
side m the future. Mrs. Giles will
be here Ia few days.
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q Il T. c.. West Bound.
Program for November.

Following is the program for the
meeting Of the Daughters of the
Confederacy to be held with Mrs
B. F. Motfett on the second Tues
day afternoon in November:
Answer roll call with quotations
from Alexander Stephens.
"For Southland Loved"-Mrs.
Jane Morton Ware.
Paper-Character Sketch of Gen.
Bragg-Mrs. w. H. Fears.
Compare the Constitution of the
United States with that Of the Con-
federate States, reading the two to-
gether-Mrs. 6 c. Groce and Mrs.
J. S. Herring.
Song, "When the Swallows Home
ward Fly"
Reading-"AlI Quiet Along the
Potomac Tonight"-Mrs. c. p.
Crow.
Additional Questions continued
What of Massachuse sets aud New
Hampshire? When did the first po-
litical parties originate? BY what
names were they known, and what
theories did each representa- Who
were their representative leaders?
BY what was this conflict pretigured?
Southern States Of the American
Union.-chapter 5.
Song, "Our SOuthland''-Miss
DunOvant.
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ELLIS COUNTY DIRT DEALS
List Of Deeds Filed for Record in
the County Clerks Office.

T. s. Reeves and wife to f. NJ.
Sargent, 10 acres out of J. NJ. Nor
gan survey, A. 5. Leake and NJ. l..
Irving surveys; $275.
J. c. Seney and wife to Thee Far
ley, lot in Waxahachie; $500.
Waxahaxhie Investment Compa-
ny to J A. Freeman, lot in West
End addition TO town OF Wax ahach-
lie; $780,
F. E. Craig to George Harlan, .
acres out of the Mary Landlord
survey; 500.
X. w. Derden and wife to Fronk
Martinez, lO4 acres out OF the A. de
la Cara survey; $1,000.
Smith Land and Improvement
to B. +. Pettitt, lot in Maypearl;
$l7J.
I. J. Weatherford and wife to w
w. Ba,chler, lot in Ferris; SIS.
c. f. Wade and wife to w. w.
Linville, IS acres OF land; $ll7j.
J. 7. Wester and wife to r. K.
Price, lot in Ferns; 1900.
}. T. Stevall and wife To r. f.
Price, Al acres out Of the A. Porter
survey; S140O.
K. l.. Brown and wife TO f. NJ.
Crutcher, 90 acres out of the u. Will
son survey; $500.
7. J Cole to w. ID. McCarley, SO
acres out of the Jose Antonio Gaona
survey; 1876.
j. A. Johnson and wife to a. A.
Pipkin, 30 acres out Of the Il. Will
son survey; $500.
T. A. Morgan and wife TO Robert
Morgan, lot in Midlothian; $500.
r. H. Burkhead to c. r. Brown,
lot in Ferris; 5000.
J K. Price to John Price, 40 Sc
acres out OF the +, ID. Harris sur
vey and l-6 acres out of the John
Harris survey; $3.50.
j =. Anderson and wife TO w. ID,
Lewis, 81 acres out of the A. ).
Jenkins survey; $3.50.
A. q. Wood and wife to T. j. Dur
rett, y $500 acres out of the Pat
rick Sullivan and John Bone sur
veys; sl03O.JO.
NJ. J. Claridy ct al To q. w. Chap
man, l03 35-l00 acres out Of the Jas.
Barker survey; $2424.G0.
NJ. J. Claridy ct al 10 G. +. Reeves
Jlis acres out of the James Barker
survey; Sl223l0.
o. H. Chapman and wife 20 /. w.
Worthey, 50 acres OF land, more or
less; S533.35.
w. G.. Grimes and wife 10 Marga-
ret Claridy, A acres, more or less,
out Of the A, Bullock survey; $50.
J. V. Wood and wife to II. G.
Evans, lot in Milford; $1,000.
T. J Cole to w. NJ. Turner, lG7
acres Of land; $2337. 30.
Young Taylor and wife to f. T.
Stoker, lot Ia West End addition to
town Of Waxahachie; $1,000.
7 J. FriersOn 90 Cora Fowler, lot
in Waxahachiei $50.
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New York, Nov. The ginners'
report shows that 3 ,S36, 6S2 bales were
ginned up to and including Oct. IS.
OF these 26G,75 were round bales
and Is, us sea island. Counting the
rOand bales as half bales, the re-
port means that 3,706, 2iS bales of
ordinary weight were ginned up TO
Oct. Is. Last year at the same date
81 $40 of total crop had been ginned
but of course no one would think of
applying the same percentage this
year as it is well known that the
crop is far later. The report today
demonstrates beyond any further
question that the crop was extreme
ly late and therefore green and that
the killing frost on the same night,
Oct. Is, must have done injury. AS
the report was read there was the
the market from people who have
always considered it fashionable to
sell on a government report without
any question as to whether its tenor
might be bearish or bullish. The
selling lasted for about half hour
and after it had exhau sted there was
a noticeable absence of sellers and
prices sharply advanced and estab.
lished new high records. Liverpool
and the continent will have all Of
Sunday to ponder over this remark
able statement, picturing a scene
which has never been seen by the
present generation in cotton.
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WAXAHACHIE MARKET.
OOuNTKN PKnnICE.
DISASTROUS WRECK.

CarelessDess is responsible for
many a railway wreck and the same
causes are making human wrecks
Of sufferers from throat and Jung
troubles. But since the advent Of
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, coughs aud colds, even
the worst cases can be- cured aud
hopeless resignation is po longer
necessary Mrs. Lois Cragg Of
Dorchester, Mass, rs one OF many
whose life was saved by DR.. Kings
New Discovery. This great remedy
is guaranteed for all throat and
lung diseases by Thomas q Moore,
druggists. Price J0e and sl.00.
Trial bottles free.
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COMING EVENTS.

November 26-Thanksgiving Day.
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Weather Forecast.

Tonight and Tuesday probably
showers warmer tonight; cooler
Tuesday.
Saturday max. II, min. Al.
Sunday max. "a, min. IS.
G. ID. LoNGskRRE,
Observer.