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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-12
Severe Law Against Concealed Weap-
ons No Remedy.
Charlotte Observer.

Charlotte Observer.
The Raleigh tragedy and other
homicides reported of late have
brought forth a general demand for
a stringent law against the pistol
carrying habit in this State, as did
the Columbia sensation in South
Carolina. After detailing a number
of cases in which death was inflicted
by the use of pocket firearm, the
New Bern Journal says:
cit is the open violation OF the law,
this carrying deadly weapons, which
causes such horrible affairs as were
witnessed at Raleigh and Charlotte.
In every city there are men carrying
pistols, a deadly menace to their
community, and violaters OF law and
public morality, who ought to be
made examples OF until the law is re-
spected. The law is plain on this
matter. The trouble is that it is too
flagrantly and too often violated,
and until the law is strictly enforced,
the public may expect repetitions of
the horrible affairs at Raleigh and
Charlotte
The Charlotte homicide is one OF
those Of which it may be said it
would not have occurred had the law
against carrying concealed weapons
been regarded-which it never will be
by those who want to violate it-but
it seems from the accounts given of
the Raleigh affair such a thing could
hardly be considered seriously. In
the latter instance two men were eX-
pecting trouble and were therefore
armed to meet it. We are unable to
see how penalty against carrying
a concealed weapon could be made
sufficiently severe to deter a man
who thinks it possible that he may
have to take human life. The carry
ing of a pistol is one OF those things
which many men regard as their
privilege. Aside from the fact that
they may find a legitimate use for
the weapon, there are those among
the most peaceful citizens who are in
clined to resent as an interference
the law that says any man cannot
go armed. This in itself makes any
law against the habit difficult of en-.
forcement. A much better plan
would be to hold to strict accountable
ity those who use the pistol. The
doctrine OF ''an ounce of prevention
fails in it's application in this case
The effectiveness of a practical exam
pile is more to the point.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-12
Murder in Second Degree.
Asheville Citizen.

AsEefliie elIiLen-
1t is questionable if the law in this
state dividing murder into two de-
grees has not been productive OF
more harm than good.
OF course it was designed to aid
justice and it has done SO by making
possible in certain cases the punish
ment OF defendants who could not
have been convicted under the old
law. From this point of view the
law has proved a wise one. But, on
the other hand, a habit OF convicting
OF murder only in the second degree
has grown up among North Carolina
iuries until it has become wellnigh
impossible to punisk even the most
malicious and deliberate killing with
anything more severe than short
term in the penitentiary. This is es-
pecially true if the defendant happens
to be a person of wealth or position
or influential friends.
AS a natural result life in North
Carolina has been cheapened and men
threaten bloodshed on the slightest
provocation, killings have become
more frequent and the criminal
courts are often held in contempt.
The dividing line between the first
and second degrees is SO fine that it
matters not how deliberate or malic-
ious a murder may have been the
avenue of escape from the extreme
penalty of the law is always open to
the defendant with money and infiu-
ence ON the one hand and to the
Judge and jury loath to deal out the
death penalty on the other.
A glance at the States noted crim-
inal trials within the past few months
will illustrate:
Take the Nellie Cropsey case. If
she was murdered by James Wilcox,
as the juries in two trials said she
was, the deed was deliberately plan
ned and maliciously committed. Yet
the jury, taking advantage of the
law dividing murder into two degrees,
brought in a verdict of murder in the
second degree.
More recent still is the case of
Bishop, tried in Charlotte last week
He deserved the death penalty, if
ever a man did, but through the law
in regard to homicides was enabled
to escape with only five years in the
penitentiary.
In the Raleigh tragedy the defend
ant is preparing to take advantage
of this law in case his plea of self de-
Tense does not serve to let him off en-
tirely
Hence it may be seriously ques-
toned if the law dividing murder
into two degrees has not proved an
obstacle in the administration of
Justice rather than a help.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-12

1t was in a country school, and
two bright little girls had been called
up to read the lesson from the read
ing chart. They came to the word
cheek" and both spelled it but
neither could pronounce it. The
teacher, thinking to help them along
without naming the word, pointed
to the side of one little girls face,
and asked: "What is that?' The
other little girl, moving closer to get
q better view, answered: Dirt. 2
The Little Chronicle.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-12
w ell Again.

The MANY friends or john Biounu win be
pleased to learn that he has entirely recov-
cred from his attack of rheumatism. Cham
berla; as Pain Balm cured him after the best
doctors in the town (Monon, Ind.) had
failed to give relief The prompt relief
from pain which this liniment affords is alone
worth many times it's cost. For sale at
Parher's Two Drug Stores.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-12
The Vice Of Nagging

Clouds the happiness OF the home, but a
naggipg woman often needs help. She may
be SO nervous and rundown in health that
trifes annoy her If she is melancholy, ex-
citable, troubled with loss OF appetite, head
ache. sleeplessness, constipation or fainting
and dizzy spells, she needs Electric Bitters,
the most wonderful remedy for ailing
women. Thousands of sufferers from female
troubles, nervous troubles, baekache and
weak kidneys have used it, and become
healthy and happy. Try it. Only SOC. NJ
Dorsey druggist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-12

Tomorrow Senator-elect Overman
will be sworn in and with his col
leage Senator Simmons will consti-
tute the representation OF this State
in the Senate, thus completing the
work of redemption begun by the
honest Democracy in 1893, when it
repudiated Fusion and Fusionists,
and made the present representation
possible. The State can look upon
her two young Senator'S with pride as
well as full confidence. The party
will have two sound and faithful
supporters, the State and country
sound and faithful lservants.-Raleigh
Post. 18th.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-12
Colds are DANGEROUS.

How often you hear it remarked: ''Its
only cold,' and a few days later learn that
the man is on his back with pneumonia. This
is of such common occurrence that a cold,
however slight, should not be disregarded.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy counteracts
any tendency toward pneumonia. 1t always
cures and is pleasant to take. Sold at Par
kers Two Drug Stores
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-12
I,ockiaw From Cobwebs.

Cobwebs put on a cut lately gavea woman
locklaw. Milo ls know that the best thing
to put on a cut is Bucklens Arnica Salve, the
infailble healer of Wounds, Ulcers, Sores,
Skin Eruptions, Burns, Scalds and Piles. 1t
cures or no pay Only 25e at NJ. Dorsey +
drup store
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-12
Wakeful Children,

For long time the two year old child OF
Mr.. P. L. Mcpherson, 50 n. Tenth St, Har-
r.sburg, Pa, would sleep but two or three
hours in the early part of the night, which
made it very hard for her parents. Her
mother concluded that the child had stomach
trouble, and gave her hall of one of Chamber.
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, which
quieted her stomach and she slept the whole
night through. Two boxes of these Tablets
have effected permanent cure and she is now
well and strong. For sale at Parker's Two
Drug Stores.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-12

y We feel good deal like the Raleigh
Christian Advocate about the Watts
law. 1t is a poor excuse OF temper
ance law sure enough. The people
demanded something better, but
the politicians preferrednot to give
it and so it was not given. We do
not know why politicians are SO
mortally afraid of the liquor power.
1t used to be a great forcesin politics
but it's day is over. Let us see if the
liquor leader and some others will
return any more.-ChaIity and ChiE
dren
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-12

The slight punishment inflicted
upon Bishop for killing Wilson de-
stroys the doctrine that Il mans
home is his castle As much might
reasonably have been expected If the
murder had been committed in bar
room brawl.-Charity and Children.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-12
Improved Highways.
Road Building in MeckIenburg
County.

Something of What Has Been Accom-.
pIished Along This Llne-No Honey
Ever Spent Has Brought Such nani-
fold and Far Reaching Returns as
that Put Upon Her Permanent Road
ways-An Object Lesson For Other
Sections.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-12
The best pill meath the stars and stripes;
1t cleanses the system and never gripes.

Little Early Risers of worldly repute-
Ask for DeWitt's and take no substitute.
small pill easy to buy, easy to take and
easy to act, but never failing in results. De-
Wits Little Early Risers arouse the secre-
tions and act as tonic to the liver, curing
permanently. W. W. Parker
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-12
Goes Him One Better.
Senator Hanna Outdoes Presi.
dent Roosevelt

In His Grand Stand Play For the Col
ored vote-The Comic Aspect OF
These Two Men In Their Contest
for the Favors of Their Fellow Citi.
zens Of Afro. American Descent-A
Sinister Business They Are Both
Engaged In.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-09
Reservation News,

The Aid society will meet with Mrs
Elhart this week.
Lois Miller spent Saturday with
Florence Elhart.
A. J. Lang and family uisited at Mr..
Hallowell'S on Sunday.
Fred Wright and family visited rel
atives in Chappell last Saturday.
Rev. Beach of Bigspring visited bis
daughter, Mrs. Orin Bower, last week
Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Wright attend.
ed church at East Lincoln Sunday af-
tcrnuOn.
Mrs. Stonehockcr arrived home from
visit with her parents last Saturday
evening.
j. a. Dawson delivered buggy load
OF High school material last Monday
morning.
Prof. G. V. Parker and family were
out riding Sunday afternoon and visit
cu parts OF the reservation.
Glenn Elhart came down from Chap.
pcll Sunday on a wheel. Must be some
attraction at East Lincoln.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Sorenson have
gone TO Wisconsin to look up a location
We hope they will decide to remain in
Sedgwick county.
Cp,zy n,Icv
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-09
To ColuniZe Divide Land.

The Sidney correspondent to the
Omaha Bee lays that Hon. George d
Meiklej john, former assistant secretary
of war, and Il party of capitalists were
in Sidney Monday purchasing large
tracts OF U. p. lands, on which they
propose to locate a colony of 800 Danes.
These families are to be furnished by
the Danish Emigration society Of
Minnesota. They will pay particular
attention to the dairy business, ship,
ping their cream to Omaha and Den
yer.
The society is to furnish the colo
nists with ten cows and the neceSsarieS
of life for one year. The plan is GER
tainly a feasible one, and within IL few
years the vacant land in the country
will be settled up by an industrious
class of people that are crowded out
further east and they will not only
provide homes for themselves but they
will help to improve the country, build
up the towns, increase the value of
our lands, and make the country pro-
duce dollars where it. produces cents
now .-Chappell Register.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-09
A Miraculous Escape.

David j. Evans. a fourteen year old
boy of Medicine Bow, Wyoming, fell
from fast freight train Monday night
near the station Of Weir, 6 miles west
of Julcsburg. and escaped with but
slight injuries. Young Evans was ac-
companying his father to Omaha with
u shipment of stock: he was asleep in
the caboOSe and is supposed to have
walked off the rear platform of the car
while in that condition. The boys
father missed him when the train
reached Julesbure and the train crew
to)k the engine and caboose and start
cd back over the road to find the mis-
sing lad. They were accompanied by
the boys father and by DR.. Babcock,
local surgeon for the company. When
the party reached the section house at
Weir they found the boy: he had fallen
from the train near there, had walked
to the house and aroused the inmates.
He was suffering from some slight
bruises about the face and body, but
after his injuries were attend d to he
was able to proceed on his journey.
Considering the fact that the train
was running at Il high rate of speed,
Young Evans escape from Il fatal in
Jury was almost miraculous.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-09
Iuleshurg People in Eaton.

c. r. Parsons, who moved his family
from Julesburg to Eaton last week,
writes that he is well pleased with his
position in the Eaton Sugar factory.
He is timekeepcr and storehousc fore
man and has 10 men on his shift. In
the factory there are employed about
324 people. When the factory began
operations October lst, it had about
10000 tons of beets on hand and it is at
present taking in about 900 tons each
day.
Mr. Parsons states that Eaton is a
prosperous town and is located in d
prosperous community. Large crops
Of wheat, potatoes, and sugar beets
have been raised this season and the
two banks in the town recently re-
ceived on deposit in one day $4,000.
Besides Mr. Parsons, Ii. W. Robbins
and Christ Anderson and their fami-
lies, former Julesburg citizens, are
now residents of Eaton. Mr.. Robbins
is in the grocery business and is doing
well: Mr.. Anderson has a lucrative
position in the sugar factory.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-09
DO GOOd--It PAYS

Chicago man has observed that
"Good deeds are better than real es-
tate deeds-somc of the latter are
worthless. Act kindly and gently,
show sympathy ond lend a helping
hand. You cannot possibly lose by
it," Most men appreciate kind word
and encouragement more than sub
Stantial help. There are persons in
this community who might truthfu!iy
say: My good friend, cheer up. y
few doses of Chamberlain Cough
Remedy will rid you of your cold, and
there is no danger whatever from
pneumonia when you use that medi-
cince' 1t always cures, | know it for
it has helped me out many time. .
Sold by Mason & Lavelle.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-09
SeGgwiSk Items.

7. B. Upson was Denver visitor
last week.
Ray Palmer began work for +. ..
Bangtson Tuesday.
c. J. DeBerard and John FreiberS
shipped cattle last week.
Sedgwick was well represented at
the county seat last Saturday.
John Hartman of Oshkosh is visiting
his brother Herman this week.
Ray Palmer mashed his big toe
while helping to unload ties last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. c. Smith and Miss
Jennie upson are visiting relatives In
Sterling this week.
Three cars Of cattle We're shipped
from this point Monday evening. The
shippers were Fred HemminghOuse
and Holmes Laughlir.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-09
SCOTT'S
mUlSION

SCOTS Emulsion is the
means of life and of the en-
joyment of life of thousands of
men, women and children.
To the men SCOTS Emul-
sion gives the flesh and
strength SO necessary for the
cure of consumption and the
repairing of body losses from
any wasting disease.
For women Scots Emul-
sion does this and more. 1t is
a most sustaining food and
tonic for the special trials that
women have to bear.
To children SCOTS Emul-
sion gives food and strength
for growth of flesh and bone
and blood. For pale girls,
for thin and sickly boys SCOTS
Emulsion is a great help.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT g. BOVINE, Chemists.
4oe-4l5 Pearl Street. New York.
SOC. and Sl.Oo: all druggists. -
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-09
ChicfJustice Campbcll's Candida

Chief Justice CampbcIrs Candidacy
1t should require no discussion Of
Chief Justice Campbells fitness for the
Office of supreme judge to insure his
triumphant election this fall.
His nomination was the result OF
the wish of the entire republican par.
ty represented in the late state con.
ventiOn, and his long career and dis
tinguished discharge of his dutie
both as district and as suprtmc
judge show that in placing him in
nomination the party made the best
possible choice
Judge Campbell is man Of eminent
and distinguished ability, and he ha>
shown in almost innumerablc way
his high qualifications both as law
yer and as man. His experience on
the bench still further qualities him.
since he would approach the dischargc
Of his duties not as a novice, but a.
one trained to service of that kind and
familiar not only with the practice and
procedure of the court, but also with
the precedents that in the form of in.
dicial deciSiona have accumulated in
the couIse of years.
The policy of the federal govern
ment is to keep judge in service for
life, and every one recognizes that it
results in securing for the federal ju-
diciarya superior grade OF men. They
become better and better qualified for
the service as they continue to dis
charge its duties. Our constitution
contains no provision for life service,
but the people may profit by the cy.
ample of the federal government and
keep good judge in Office from one
Official term to another. Following
this rule, Chief Justice Campbell
should be elected so that the state may
get all of the benefit of his experience
and his mature Judgment Den; yer
Republican.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-09
Train Loads of Beets

Train loads of sugar heetS are nov
being loaded at the different sta
tions on the U. p. in Lincoln county
1t is estimated that the crop of beets
in this county alone which will be
shipped to Grand Island and AmcS;
factories will make over eighty trains
of twenty-five cars. These beets will
bring the raisers over two hundred
thousand dollars, which, when you
consider that they are produced on
four thousand acres of land-less than
thirty quarter sections, is large sum
OF money.-North Platte Era.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-09
teachers Interstate Examination
Course.

Teachers wishing to prepare for en-
amlnations should write, at once, to
irof. j. l.. Grlham. LII. D., l52-l54
fandoIph Building, Memphis, Tenn,
lgF particulars concerning his special
teachers Examination course.
This course is taught by mail and
prepares teachers for examination in
every State in the Union. Leading
educators pronounce it the best course
ever offered to the teaching profession,
ana all teachers wishing to advance in
their profession should Immediately
avail themselves of it. Enclose stamp
for rcUly
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-09
Notice for Publication.
Department of the Interior.
a nd AEun Ii - n.lin.x INDln

department OF the interior.
Land Office at Sterling, Colo.
October 9TH 1903.
Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing settler has filed notice
Of his intention to make final proof in
support Of his claim. and that said
proof will be made before Register or
Receiver at Sterling, Colorado, on
November 18th, 1903, viz: Dean S.
Rcdford: Hid. L. No. 1lSl: for the lots
!. . 3, and 1 in section IS, township II
y, range 45 w.
He names the following witncSses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz:
James II. Parker Jr, of Julesburg,
Colorado, Charles l.. Morgan, Of Jules
burg. Colorado, John w. johnson, of
,Iule>burg, Colorado, Dixon buchanan,
Of Crook, Colorado.
d. C. Fleming. Register.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-09
Confessions of q Priest,

Rev. John S. Cox, Of Wake, Arkan-
sas, writes: For l. years | suffered
from yellow jaundice. / consulted a
mum ber Of physicians and tried all
sorts of medicines, but got no relief.
Then began the use of Electric Bit
disease that had me in its grasp for
twelve years" If you want reliable
medicine for liver and kidney trouble,
stomach disorder or general debility,
get Electric Ritters. Its guaranteed
by Mason & Lavelle, druggists. Only
50 cents.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-09
Saves Two From Death

sour little daughter had an almost
fatal attack of whooping cough and
bronchitis" writes Mrs. w. K. Havil-
and of ArmOuk, New York, "but, when
all other remedies failed, we saved her
life with Dr.. Kings New Discovery.
Our niece VINO Lad consumption in an
advanced stage, also used thewCndcrful
medicine and to day she is perfectly
we'll" Desperate throat and lung
diseases yield to Dr. Kings New Dis
covery as to no other medicine on
earth. Infallible for coughs and colds.
80 cents and sl.OO bottles guaranteed
by Mason & l.avelle. Trial bottles
free
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-09
TEACHERS WANTED.

ers for fall schools. Good positions are
being filed daily by us. We are re-
reiving more calls this year than ever
before. Schools and colleges supplied
with teachers free of cost. Enclose
stamp for reply.
AMERICAN TEACHERS ASSON.
j. l.. Graham, LII. D., Manager.
lj2' l5i Randolph Building.
1-3l Memphis, Tenn.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-09
A Love Letter

Would not interest you if you are
sores, burLs or piles. Otto Dodd, OF
Ponder, Missouri, writes: Il suffered
with an ugly sore for a year, but box
Of Buck lens Arnica Salve cured me. v
Its the best salve on earth. % cents
at Mason & Lavelle's drug store.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-09
Broke Into His I,ouSc

S. Lc Quinn, OF Cavendish, Vermont,
was robbed of his customary health by
invasion of chronic constipation
When DR.. Kings New Life Pills broke
into his house. his trouble was arrest
ed, and now he's entirely cured. They
are guaranteed to cure. % cents at
Mason & Lavellc's drug store.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-09
lie Learned n Great Truth

TIC LcHfhCu II TTeHt ITUtH
1t is said of John Wesley that he
once said to Mistress Wesley: ''Why
do you tell that child the same thing
over and over again?' John Wesley,
because once telling is not enough"
1t is for this same reason that you are
told again and again that Chamber
lan's Cough Remedy cures colds and
grip; that it countcracts any tendency
Of these diseases to result in pneumOil-
ia, and that it is pleasant and safe to
take. For sale by Mason & Lavcllc,
lruggists.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-09
Advertised Letter List,

The following list of letters, if not
called for in thirty C3Ol days will be
sent to the dead letter Office
Mrs. p. Bradley; Samuel ID. Payc. 3
III. G. Meinick; Elmer Thomas.
In calling for above letters please
say advertised"
w. II. Wallace, p. NJ
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-09

Says |
To myself-sayS L
The Denver Post is the paper to buy
Says |.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-09

Jt LESBCRG,
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10
Tariff and Finance.

Deeply imbedded in the foundations
Of this nations prosperity are two po'
tential elements Of success which
should not he disturbed for some time.
These are the tariff and finance. At a
time when Great Britain, through her
most observing statesmen, confesses the
partial failure Of her free trade policy
and is turning her attention seriously
to the adoption Of protection it be-
hooves the United States to stand fast
by the doctrine that has developed the
nations industrial greatness and made
it a formidable competitor in the mar,
kets Of the world.
Fealty to the economic welfare Of
this country stands first in the eStima'
ton Of every right thinking American
citizen, and the wisdom Of adhering t.
the protective tariff policy is now more
apparent than it has been in many
years. With q sound tariff policy and
sound money, prudent and peaceful in
dustrial conditions and the same pro.
gressive spirit that has won for Amer
lean products an honorable place in the
markets Of the world there is no reason
why the next decade should not be one
Of unprecedented prosperity for the
-rnited States.-Scranton Pa) Truth.