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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-11-12
LAURELS FOR ALL.
Disputes Concerning Unimportant
Facts About the Civil War to Be
Avoided.

STATEsvILLE, N. c., Nov. 2, 1908.
Robert NJ. Furman, Editor of Post, Raleigh,
NC:
My Dear Friend:-Your letter of 31st
ult. is received. am unwilling to enter
into the North Carolina and Virginia con.
troversy as to the performances of their
respective troops in the Civil War, where
in all OF them displayed unsurpassed he
rOism and won immortal fame.
In the 9th volume of Clark's History
OF the North Carolina Troops you will
find my article on Longstreet's assault at
Gettysburg on the third day, in which |
showed that while the Virginians did as
well and went as far as they claim. the
North Carolinians went equally as far
and did fully as well.
At Bethelnthe first and, believe. the
only Confederate killed in the fight was a
North Carolina soldier, but born in Vir
ginia.
At AppomattOx every man from every
Confederate State did and was ready to
do precisely what our noble Commander
Lee required OF us-whether to fold our
banners or to die fighting; and as to who
fired the last shot, where all were ready
to fire il so ordered and if the enemy
were in range, is a circumstance which
will do for quibblers to dispute about.
but which is too unimportant to claim
notice from the serious historian.
The truth is that the Confederate SOL
diers of every State exhibited such mag
niticent courage, patience, pluck, perse-
verance, and all other manly and heroic
qualities that. instead OF disputing about
which excelled the others, they should re-
loice to know that history will place a
laurel crown upon the head of each and
every one Of them.
Yours truly.
WIN. NJ. ROBBINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-11-12
A Healthy Public Sentiment.
Windsor Ledger.


Recent events have given evidence
of a changing public sentiment in
North Carolina, a change looking to
a higher tone OF public citizenship
and official conduct. The press and
people no longer discuss men and
measures with "bated BREATH The
discussion is conservative, but firm
and decisive. There is a better pub
lie sentiment taking hold of the State.
There is universal demand that men
of pure life be elevated to place. In
the new order of things the character
OF the man who is to fill the place will
be OF the first Importance. In this
respect party power has weakened.
Give the people proper candidates,
sober, discreet, conservative, cOlnpe-
tent men, and they will be satisfied
with platforms and principles. But
it men OF evil repute are named, then
platforms cannot hold them to party
fealty. The fact is, the only indie
pendentism in North Carolina is that
which will assert itself against unfit
men for Office. We hail with delight
this evidence of a healthy moral tone.
1t means much to the State-econo-
my in government, efficiency in the
schools, humanity in asylums, fewer
miscarriages of justice in our courts.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-11-12
In Defense of Judge PEBBLES.

The Landmark waited q week be-
fore expressing its opinion of Judge
PEBBLES conduct in the Haywood
case, and it waited purposely to see
if anybody had anything to say in
his defense. Up to this good hour we
never saw or heard of one word being
uttered, directly or Indirectly, in his
behelf, until the following appeared
in the Raleigh Times of Wednesday:
"We are not appearing for Judge
PEBBLES, for this would not be becom-
ing in us. We are glad to say, how
ever, we have known him for a great
number of years, and from the stand
point of layman, know him to be a
great lawyer and man of the most
unquestionable integrity. And when
the dust clears away from this trial
and the facts appear, as they may,
and as they will, there will be few men
found in this State who will believe
that q man who has worked a life
time to make q name for honesty and
uprightness, would wantonly despoil
it in the evening OF his life, and forno
cause"
This is printed from a desire to be
absolutely fair to Judge PEBBLES, and
for the additional reason that the
editor of the Times is not a syco-
plant, but an honest and candid
man. However, in the face of the
facts, our opinion of Judge PEBBLES
remains unchanged until something
more tangible than the above expla
nation is Notwithstanding Land
mark.
Evidently the Landmark does not
read s'llewxaM Raleigh letters. That
writer defends the action of both
Judge PEBBLES and Haywood.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-11-12
Prof. Bassett Creates a Sensation.

Statesville Landmark
John S. Bassett, native North
Carolinian-from Goldsboro, we be-
lieve-is professor OF history in Trim
ity College, Durham. 1t seems that
he is also editor of the South Atlantic
Quarterly, publication issued from
Trinity College. We have never seen
this publication, but we learn from
State papers that an article written
by Prof. Bassett on the race question
appeared in the last issue OF the Quar-
terry, takes pretty rank hold, and it
has unquestionably stirred up hor-
nets nest in the State. Not having
read theprofessor's article we cannot
speak of it as a whole, but one sen
tence from it is enough. He says, in
speaking of Booker Z. Washington.
the negro educator: Now Washing
ton is a great and good man, a Chris
all the greatest man, save Lee, born
in the South in hundred years."
We are utterly unable to comprehend
how Southern white man OF intelli-
gence could give utterance to such a
foolish and ridiculous statement. We
cannot recall at this moment that
any Northern man has gone that far.
But the professor does say one SEN
sible thing. 1t is this: "The writer
hasno solution OF the negro problem.
He does not think it can be solved by
writing magazine articles or making
speeches" Now, if Prof. Bassett had
adopted that sentiment and never
written the article, which will do no
good, but may do much harm, it
would have been infinitely better all
round. For the past year or two
there has been a continuous discus
sion OF the race question. The Land
mark has published practically no.
thing on this subject because we re-
gard the discussion as of little value.
In fact much of it is calculated, as is
Prof. Bassett's article, to create race
antagonism and do much harm. We
have had enough of the race issue in
politics in North Carolina. That has
been eliminated and we want O rest
from it. In short, we want to give
our time and effort to the betterment
of the white folks. We bave no I'M
founded prejudice against negroes,
no feeling of unkindness toward them
as q race, but we do not propose to
disturb ourselves by discussing their
past, present or future. They are
best off when agitators leave them
alone, and the sensible members of
the race only ask to be left alone.
They have plenty of opportunity to
better their condition if they would
take advantage of the opportunity.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-11-12
Not a Sick Day Since.

Il was taken severely sick with kidney
trouble. l tried all sorts of medicines, none
of which relieved me. One day I saw an ad.
of your Electric Bitters and determined to
try that. After taking a few doses / felt re-
leved, and soon thereafter was entirely cured,
and have not seen a sick day since. Neigh
bors of mine have been cured of rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Liver and Kidney troubles and
General Debility" This is what B. t. Bass,
of Fremont, N. c., writes. Only soc at Mel,
vile Dorsey's Drug Store
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-11-12
RooseveIt's Reply to German.
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

NOf1Olk flfglnlan-PllOt.
President Roosevelt is quoted as
saying, in reply to the attacks of
Senator German, made in connection
with the Presidents interference in
the Maryland campaign:
eff l could be absolutely assured
of my reelection as President by
turning my back on the principles OF
human liberty as enunciated by Abra-
ham Lincoln, would be incapable OF
doing it and unfit to be President if
could be capable of it.
Il do not expect to be elected Pres
dent by the trust promoters who are
fighting for special privileges, nor by
the radical labor union men who
would shut out all other men from
an opportunity to work, nor by those
who would close the door of hope
against the colored man as citizen.
They are all demanding special priv
ileges, which cannot be recognized by
the President, whose oath of office
binds him to execute the law for all
alike, and recognize none as above
the law. If am reelected to this
high office, it must be on my record
as the executor of the law without
favors or Discrimination"
1t is all very well for MIR. Roosevelt
to talk about turning his back on
the ''principles of human liberty as
enunciated by Abraham Lincoln, -
but the fact remains that he has not
contented himself in the matter OF
the negro, with the principles enun-
ciated by Lincoln, nor with the mere
execution of the law of the land.
Abraham Lincoln did not favor the
political equality OF the races, nor
does the due execution of the law i'm
pose upon Mr.. Roosevelt the obi ga
ton to appoint negroes to Office. He
cannot in this matter dodge behind
the law or behind Abraham Lincoln.
His policy in appointing negroes to
office was voluntarily adopted; in no
sense was imposed by law.
In the matter of the trusts and the
rabid labor leaders, however, Mr..
Roosevelt's claim is more or less we'll
founded and certainly the principle
he lays down is sound. The law gives
him no discretion as to the employ
ment Of union or non-union men.
and his oath of office binds him to
prosecute the trusts. Upon this issue
practically the whole law-abiding
electorate agrees with him. But it is
worth while observing that of late
there has been wonderful abatement
of Mr.. Roosevelt s zeal for trust-bust-
ing, though plenty OF trusts remain
Is he really doing his full duty in
prosecuting the trusts?
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-11-12
RYDALES STOMACH TABLETS.

Rydales stomach Tablets are made
for the Stomach and organs OF assimilation
and are not intended for ''cure ALL" They
contain concentrated aseptie Pepsin, Pure
Pancreatin and other digestive organs. They
contain powerful tonics and mild stimulants
that have a specific effect on the Stomach
and organs of assimilation and which aid
nature in reconstruCting the broken down
cells and strengthening the facid muscles of
the walls of the stomach and other digestive
organs. Rydales Stomach Tablets are
a perfect stomach medicine, they relieve at
once and soon cure the worst forms of stom-
ach trouble. Price CSC, SOC box EAGLE
PHARMACY.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-11-12
The virginian Off the Track.
Raleigh Times.

Raleigh Times.
Jud &c Christian has allowed histo-
ry to get long way ahead OF him to
attempt at this late day such a vio-
lent REIMBURSEMENT. The Judge can
have his say, but when he reaches the
end OF the chapter, there will be men,
not a few of whom were eye witnesses,
who will still believe the Tar Heels
were first at Bethel, that they were
the first to reach the rock wall at
Gettysburg, and that they we're the
last to lay down their muskets at APP
pomattox, when the immotal Lee
said enough had been done. There
are too many monuments, there have
been too many speeches. and there
are now too many living witnesses
proclaiming the truthfulness of these
events, to allow history to get such a
sudden wrench all at once.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-11-12
EASY TO FIND FAULT.
Anv Fool Can Criticlse and Tear Down,
But 1t Takes Wise Man to improve
and Build Up.

Raleigh Times
It's really amusing to see how
promptly and vigorously some pa
pers take up and use whatever IS IN
the least derogatory to their own
people, and to the State OF their birth.
The Caucasian Of this week can use
it's editorial space for no better pur-
pose than to give comfort and Gre
dence to the irresponsible mutterings
of a few ''iays" who have left the
State, and, like the ingrates they are,
have attempted to rock the home
that first clothed their nakedness,
filed their stomachs and sheltered
their heads. Why overlook the filial
respectful testimony of the thousands
who have left the State, not for any
such despicable reasons as those as
signed by the Caucasian, that men
we're not allowed to think in North
Carolina, but for other good and sui
ficient reasons have gone to seek
their fortunes in other States? There
are plenty of these who report every
year. Some come, at no little ex-
pense, to look again at the hills, the
valleys, the mountains, the creeks
and trees, the things thatsurrounded
their earliest childhood, their boy
hood days and their young manhood,
up to the day when they left the old
homestead. Others are heard from
through the mail, while still Others
proclaim their allegiance to these sa-
cred home-ties through the medium
of the press. But whether their COM
ing be announced by the sound OF
their footsteps, or by the breaking OF
a letter seal, or in the columns Of the
newspaper, they come with the feel
ing that there's ''no place like home, .
and like natural, well-bred children,
they never come without praise on
| their lips and honors to lay i'll the lap
of her who witnessed their coming
into the world. If boy fail to honor
his father and his mother, it's no
reason he should be proclaimed a
hero. And no, more ought these TEL
lows who have left Ms and are now
devoting all the time they give tC
talking and writing about their home
State, to the detractiOn OF its people
it's traditions, and to the sacredness
of it's institutions. We are not in the
habit of SO much as suggesting tc
our contemporaries about what they
should write, for often we feel that We
have Cleared the hook" for our OWL
columns; but we do believe if the ed
itor of the Caucasian would try az
hard to find something in the admin
istration of Governor Aycock thai
would go to his credit, as he endeav
Ors to detract from it, his article
would be very excellent one. as wei
as very readable one. And having
finished this, if he would look for ;
few good points in the life and public
service of F. NJ. Simmons, he would
retire at night thinking better o
himself, OF his paper and Of the worlt
in general.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-11-12
IS BEAUTY ONLY SKIN DEEP

Beauty is only skin deep, but the force
that create beauty are as deep as the foun
tain from which they f1ow when the Blood
is charged with impurities Beauty disappears,
face and form. Rydaies Liver Tablets
keeps the Liver healthy and the Bowels reg
ular, prevenrs the blood becoming ladened
with bile and waste matter, make the skin
clear, eyes bright and beauty more than skin
deep. EAGLE PHARMACY.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-11-12
Mr.. 7. R. Jernigan Writes a Book.
Charlotte Observer.

A copy of the North China Daily
News brings the information that Mr..
T. R. Jernigan, a native of this State,
and consul general at Shanghai, Chi
ma, during Mr.. Cleveland's second
term, has written a book on ''China' s
Business Methods" which is now be-
ing published. The book is the fruit
of Mr.. Jernigan's long and very event
full residence in China, and deals with
a subject upon which he can speak
with full knowledge and interest. Ju-
liam Ralph termed Mr.. Jernigan the
best consular officer in the service of
the United States; and it is certain
that but few men are SO we'll qualified
to speak on Eastern questions as Mr..
Jernigan.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-11-12
HOW WE CATCH A COLD.

cold is sometimes contracted while re-
naming inactive for awhile in an uncomfort-
able room or a cold draft and by falling to
sleep under like conditions. But most colds
are caught while sleeping too cold at night.
Deep sleep causes sluggish circulation which
renders the system susceptible to change OF
temperature. To prevent colds, sleep under
plenty of cover. To cure colds use IL ydales
Elixir, it lessons the severity and shortens
the duration of a cold and prevents Pneu-
monia, bronchitis and consumption EAGLE
PHARMACY.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-11-12
A Scientific Discovery.

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure does for the stomach
that which it is unable to do for itself, even
when slightly disordered or overloaded.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure supplies the natural
juices of digestion and does the work of the
stomach, relaxing the nervous tension, while
the infamed muscles OF that organ are allow
ed to rest and heal. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
digests what you eat and enables the stomach
and digestive organs to transform all food
into rich, red blood. Sold at Parker's Two
Drug Stores.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-11-12
Would Be in Good Company.
Statesville Landmark.

cioltSNlilt LdluHdTk.
Says the Salisbury Sun:
"Bro. Clark had better have a care.
Should Judge PEBBLES catch him hang
ing around court week he might be
tempted to send him up on the
strength OF the Landmark editorial
Of Friday, 23rd inst, with reference
to Judge PEBBLES attitude during
the Haywood trial. And we can't
conceive that grinding out copy be-
hind the bars is n pleasant task"
The editor of the Landmark COM
forts himself with the thought that
he would have a lot of mighty good
company in Jail if Judge PEBBLES at
tempts to attach for contempt all
the editors who have expressed con-
tempt for his conduct in the Haywood
case.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-11-12
SAFEGUARD AGAINST ACCIDENT

The best safeguard against accident is to
use good Judgment in directing every act.
But accidents will often occur in spite of
every effort to prevent them. Tire best safe
guard against injury resulting from accidents
is EIIiOti's Emulsificd Oil Linfment.
1t is the most serviceable accident and Emer-
gency Liniment ever made, and is the most
satisfactory Liniment for use in the family
and on animals ever offered. Large bottle
25c EAGLE PHARMACY.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-11-12
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER ~, 1908

DIR. BAssETT's explanation doesn't
explain. Instead OF lettering the
matter he gets deeper into the mire
by a partial repetition OF his original
offensive utterances.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-11-12

WHERE there's will there's way
to get around it by hair-splitting
technicalities.- News.
Mr.. Bryan has found it even SO in
he Rennett will case.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-11-12
Ii Keeps the Feet Warm and Dry.

Ask today for Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder.
1t cures Chilblains, Swollen, Sweating, Sore,
Aching, Damp Feet. At all druggists and
shoe stores 25c
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-11-12

The equestrienne performance OF
Balaam is not in it with the ASST
ninity of Bassett.-Wilson Times.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-11-12

Maybe Prof. Bassett was fishing
for an invitation to dine at the white
house. Reflector
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-11-12

"FORCE," a ready-to-serve, ready todd
gest delightful food, brings the independent
trength that comes of health
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-11-12
N. 4. CASSIDY,
PROMINENT EDUCATOR AND SUPER
INTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, LEX
lNGT0N, KY,
Recommends vinoI as Being the Best
Cod Liver Oil Preparation.

There has been OF late good zeal OF
discussion in Henderson regarding the
merits of cod liver oil preparations, and
whether or not cod liver oil and emul-
eions that upset the stomach have any
medicinal virtues. Therefore the follow
ing letter will be read with interest:
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-11-12

q II am pleased to state that after using
different cod liver oil preparations on the
market, l find Vinol to be the best OF them
all. 1t is palatable and pleasant to the
taste; in fact, the oily taste of the cod
liver oil is disguised or done away with
entirely, and it's strengthening properties
are truly remarkable.
"It has built up my system, strength
ed my nerves; in fact, it has made new
man of me, enabling me to take up my
work with renewed energy and vigor,
and heartily indorse Vinol as the most
efficacious and agreeable cod liver oil
preparation on the market. IN. A. Cas-
sidy.
knowing that Mr.. W. W. Parker, Of
this town, guarantees this preparation in
the strongest manner possible, he was
called upon for information. Said MIR,
Parker: "Vinol firmly believe is the
worlds greatest preparation of cod liver
oil, for it contains in a highly concen
trated form every one OF the fifty odd
medicinal curative elements found in cod
liver oil, yet is entirely free from oil OF
grease.
"Vinol is delicious to taste and accept
able to the weakest stomach. ItcOntaint
no drugs or poisonous ingredients, anC
there is no necessity for people to loae
their stomacLs with drugs, nauseatine
| oils or emissions to obtain the curative
power of cod liver Oil, for it is all con
| tanned in Vinol. Vinol is the Creates
| strength creator and health restorel
known to medicine today. could quot,
innumerable instances where it has forti
fed and built up the system, strengthen
| cd the nerves, cured Indigestion, chronic
| coughs, colds, bronchitis and incipien
consumption, given strength and vigo
to the aged, replaced weakness will
strength and made the sick well.
at is for this reason that | offer tt
give back the money every time if it fail
to give enthusiastically. W. Parker
Druggist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-11-12

We simply think that Bassett is a
fool and we'll let it go at that. No
Southern man of Southern environ
ment, with Southern sentiment or
good common sense in his make up
would mention Gen. Lee and Booker
Washington in the same BREATH
Wilson Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-18
THE NEXT CAMPAIGN
viii Find Something to Do for ex- Gov
Crane of Massachusetts,.

Washington, Dec. 17-President Roose-
welt entertained at luncheon, today for
mer Gov. w. Murray Crane and Senator
Lodge of Massachusetts, and Sec. Root
and Sec. Corteryou. The fact that Gov
ernor Crane was at the luncheon in addi-
ton to being an invited guest to the
Presidents cabinet dinner tonight, in
duced considerable comment. 1t has been
known for many months that it is the de-
sire of the President that Gov. Crane
should be identified in some intimate ca
pacity with the Presidential campaign,
next year. Indeed, it has been suggested
that he might be the chairman of the
Republican national committee in event
of Senator Hanna's refusal again to &C
cept the place.
it can be said, however. that that par
ticular subject was not discussed at the
luncheon. today. Mr., Hanna has been
requested by the President to retain the
position of national chairman. and until
he shall have determined finally whether
or not he will accept the craftsmanship
no move regarding the matter will be
made. In any event, it is understood that
Gov. Crane will fill an important place
in the campaign management. next year.
Today's luncheon party discussed polit-
ical affairs informally, but assurance is
given that beyond that the conference
was of no general significance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-18
IMPARTIAL REPORT
Will Be Made to Senate and Will Vim.
dictate Gen. Wood.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE Senate
committee on military affairs met, to-
day, and decided to postpone action on
the case of Gen. Leonard Wood until
Jan. 4. 1t is planned to go over the en-
tire testimony that was introduced in
the Investigation of charges and give
time for the preparation of the majority
and minority reports which will be
made. The majority report, it is eX-
pected, will be an endorsement Of Gen.
Woods military and his record in Cuba
The action of the committee was
unanimous in deciding to close the in
PRODUCTION of testimony and take vote
Jan. 4.
Senator Scott made the protest
against reporting on the nomination,
today, claiming that the comittee as
jurors should read and weigh the evil
dence. He expressed the opinion that
any attempt to railroad the nomination
through the committee and the Senate
would confirm the opinion that the mat
ter had been prejudiced.