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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-06-04

Miss Gusch-'I'm sure something
has happened to Clarence-my fiance
you know. He started for Boston
two days ago, and | haven't heard
from him since"
Mr.. Brutle-"Why not advertiser"
Miss Observation-Disclosures
Mr.. Brutle-'les; say Lost Il fance:
wore high collar, answers to name of
Clarence, or something like that
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-06-04
TIE GOLD LEAF
THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1903.
LOVE is NOT BLIND.
FLORIDA PINE.

They say that Love is blind, sweetheart
1t is not thus to me.
For all the world is faiTar now,
Since thro' Loves eyes see.
The sunshine scrms IL brighter gold
Than e'er it did before.
The waves with tenderer cadence roll
Along the curving shore.
And as each songster's swelling throat
POurs forth its perfect song,
1t seems pean sweet that Love
Is singing all day long.
The very flowers speak 10 N"
As once they never did.
For in each fragile petals fold
Some thought 81 Love is hid.
And wonder moon, silver boat,
That sails across the blue,
Seems TO me, dear, n Ehallop lair,
With only room for two.
A shallop fair in which 10 sail
Across the upper sea,
And find upon some starry Isle
home for you and me.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-06-04

Bob Burdette says that club women
make the best wives. This marks a deci-
ded change in masculine opinion on that
subject. Not so very many years ago
the prevalent idea was that it was club
bed women who made the only trust
worthy and valuable matrimonial asso-
ciates.-Richm News Leader
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-06-04
Good Time to Pay Debts.
Greenyille Reflector.

The listing of taxes begins on the
first day OF June. One OF the items
to be given in is the amount ofmOney
On hand that day. II you want to
get rid OF some Of your cash and save
paying taxes on it hustle out and
pay some debts.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-06-04
Western North Carolina in the Spring.

Western North Carolina is attractive at
any season OF the year. but certainly during
the Spring N onths W hen the trees are budding
and the flowers blossoming, what could be
more inviting than a trip to this beautiful
mountain country?
The months Of April and May in the Land
Of the Sky and Sapphire Country" includ-
ing Asheville and Hot Springs, &c, are very
enjoyable. The climate at this season is de-
lightful, the scenery most beautiful, and the
opportunities for the enjoyment OF sports,
including golf, cannot be surpassed.
The hotels in this region afford the very
best accommodations.
If you wish to know something OF this de-
lightful region, communicate with nearest
Southern Railway ticket agent, or address
r. l.. VERNON, Il P. A,
Charlotte n G..
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-06-04

Another desperate Mississippi
negro has been riddled with bullets.
But if he had been of a peaceable
turn of mind he would never have
been killed. The peaceably disposed
negro has no difficulty in living in
the South. 1t is only the despera-
does-the murderers. rapists, rob-
bers and incendiaries-who meet the
aroused vengeance of the white man.
Nashville american.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-06-04

\ contemporary quotes DR.. Cannon's
remark that wealth is not essential to
SUCCESS" That depends on the kind OF
success. \ fellow might succeed in a
good many things without it, but where
would Morgan, for instance, be as a
railroad, steamship or trust merger??-
Wilmington On c. Star
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-06-04

Every wife has the inward hope that
her husbands next wife will be mean
to him.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-06-04

Why should ii thirsty man always
carry ii watch? Because it has Il
spring inside.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-06-04

Don't think II man can't keep II
secret; just think Of the bad things he
knows on himself
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-06-04

Hawaii has appropriated 5000, 900
to defray lie expense OF an exhibit at
the Worlds Fair, st. Louis.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-06-04

Now comes the wireless telephone.
What we want next is the snOreless
sleep, the acheless tooth and the cuss-
less oxdriver. Memphis Commercial
ADpeaL
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-06-04

Some people are so lazy that even
their livers wont work.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-06-04

DR.. Lorenz by pulling childrens legs
into joint seems to have pulled some
doctors'noses out of ioint.-Birmingham
News
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-06-04
Tax Can't be Listed With the REGISTER
Monroe Journal.

The County Commissioners have
been instructed by the Corporation
Commission that it is not lawful for
taxes to be given in before the Regis
ter OF Deeds, and that persons who
fail to give in at the proper time to
the list-taker should be doubly taxed
The Commissioners have no author
lty IN the matter, and taxes must be
given in at the proper time.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-06-04

When man discovers that he is
his own worst enemy it is up to him
to make friends with himself.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-06-04

Nothing pleases manmo than steer
ing his wife up against an echo that is
bound to have the last word.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-06-04

There no fixed standard Of beauty.
This enables every man to have a
better looking wife than his neighbour.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-06-04

In exposing the real character of
those composing that mob the Will
son News is doing good work and
the people Of that town should back
it up.-Durham Herald
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-06-04

The Minneapolis people must be II
queer lot. They put members of
our best families i'll the penitentiary
just as they would common ordinary
people. Mayor Ames, IL boodler. is
the latest. In this State we just let
'em plead self-defense and 90 free
ASheville Citizen.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-06-04

The way to pronounce the PreSi
dents name is ''Roseuh Welt says
the New York Sun. If our wishes
had any weight in the matter his
name would be pronounced"Dcn-nis.'
-Greenville Reflector.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-06-04
VERY wv RATES
no.
MANY POINTS
REACHED VIA
Southern RdiIWdu

On account Of the following occasions
extremely low rates have been authorized
via Southern Railway, which are avail
able to the general public:
Nashville, senn.-Feabody College Sum
mer Schools, June July 80, 1908.
Asheviilc, N. C.-Southern Students Con-
ference and Convention Y. ". {. A, June
1922, 1908.
st. Eouis, EO.-Saengerfest Of North Amer
lean Saengerbund June 1920, 1903.
Tuskegee. Aia.-Summer School June &c
August Z, 1903
AsheviIle, y. C.-Southern Educational
Association, June 30-July B, 1908.
Athens, Ga.-Summer School, July 1st-
August 9th, 1908.
Knoxville. Tenn.-Summer School, June
23-July 81 1908.
Boston, Unconstitutional Educational As
scciation July Clio, 1903
Atlanta, tEa.-NationaI Convention B. Y.
OIL J,,l1-
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-06-04

SOME have to blaze the way for all
movements looking to larger and
better things. Some have to bear
the brunt of the fight Some have
to suffer criticism and misrepresen-
tation. The man who knows he is
right can do his duty and calmly
await the verdict of ime.-Reidsville
Weekly.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-06-04

THAT Wilson policeman is out OF a
job, yet he must congratulate him
self when he remembers that the
other conspirators are in jail.-Dur-
ham HeraM
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-06-04

Undressed kid is the favorite mate
rsl for slippers but slippers are not
the favoritc material with the un-
dressed Kid.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-06-04

Nothing short of true faith will
separate Il bald headed man from
the hard earned price OF a bottle OF
hair reStOrer.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-06-04

\ tramp rang IL doctors door-bcll
and asked the pretty woman who
opened the door if she would be so
kind as to ask the doctor ii he had Il
pair of old trousers he would give
him. I'm the doctor,' said the
smiling woman, and the tramp left
Quickly.-EXchange.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-06-04

Some men would get along much
faster if they didn't waste so much
time telling other people what they
would do il they had a chance.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-06-04

ROOSEVELT nay rs well come back
one time as another. The washing
of dirty linen will be going on just
the same.-CharlOttc News.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-06-04

Speaking OF the payment by the
next generation OF the cost OF build
ing good roads now, the Raleigh Post
well says that these good roads
will produce many times the wealth
now possessed to pay with
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-06-04

It's foolish to cast your bread
upon the waters when there are so
many hungry men to whom you
might hand it.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-06-04

The Worlds FairHrial tournament
to be held ut St Louis next year has
another entry. W. l.. Tanney, Of
Wheeling W. Va. has invented an
airship with which he is going to
compete for the 100000 prize
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-06-04

We can agree with Judge Clark as
to what the law should be ii we can
not agree with him as to what it is.
Durham Hcraid
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
CZAR OF RUSSIA HAS
A SECRET RAILROAD

BERLIN, Dec. 26.-While all the
world knows about the Trans-Siberian
Railroad which is open TO the gen.
eral public, comparatively few are
aware that the Car has secretly con-
structed another railroad. which en-
abIes Russian troops to reach Peking
in much shorter time than by using
the open road.
Five Danish engineers, known to
Car Nicholas personally from his
visits to his grandfather, King Chris
tan. under the guise of missionaries
reported to the Russian Government
on the best alignment and more than
two years ago the actual construc-
ton started and a Chinese company
was incorporated to take nominal
charge of the southern end. which
runs through Chinese territory.
The embankments and cuttings are
,nimportant and the rails cross the
numerous rivers and mountain
streams on wooden trestles. AS no
foreigner has ever been allowed to en-
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
Socialism in Japan.

The Petite Republique OF Paris, NJ
Faure's personal organ, has lately
been giving an account Of the growth
of socialism in Japan. Efforts to or
ganize the 'proletariat" have met with
the stubbornest opposition from the
Government, the leaders in the move
ment having been arrested. prosecut-
ed and punished. One paper has al
ready been confiscated. The whole
tendency of Japanese socialism, says
Petite Repubique. is against the new
ly discovered "nationalism" and jim
sroism" which demands war with Rus
sia. So strong, however, is this SEN
timent that socialism has been able
to make little headway.-New York
Commercial Advertiser.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27

beat the men going into the city o"ef
the same course they had taken and
would beat the time they had made.
Fifty dollars was the forfeit for either
side. Miss Glaser won~the wager af-
ter a somewhat exciting race, much to
the discomfort Of the policemen who
strive to enforce the ordinance against
fast driving.
This young woman has other ac-
complishnents which endear her to the
women in society who like athletics.
For several years che has bee1known
as one Of the most daring cf horse
women and she he's made good rec
ord as long distance swimmer.
Miss vesta shortridge has returned
from an extended visit in the East.
where she was delightfully."- enter
tained. particularly in New York.
Miss Adah Howell is spending the
winter with her sister. Mrs. Clinton.
whose husband, Captain Clin-
ton. Is stationed at Fort Bliss, Tex.
Miss Howell will leave soon for st.
Louis for a short stay and will then
proceed to Annapolis to visit her
brother there. Mrs. Howell will leave
Tor the Philippines in the early spring
TO spend some time with her husband.
who IS stationed there.
The wedding OF Miss Charlotte Rus
sell and Clement Tobin will take place
in August the time having been late
ly decided upon.
Mrs. George Gibbs has sent out
cards for a tea at her home on Jack
son street Saturday, January 2, in
honor Of her niece, Miss Kane, who
is paying visit. The reception hours
will be from to o'clock and the
affair will be as elaborate as any de-
butante affair
Invitations have been issued by Mrs.
Charles M. Dougherty and Mrs. j.
Clement for Friday, January 8, from
4 to s o'clock, when these hostesses
will give tea at the Hotel Pleasan-
ton.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
GERMANS WILL TEST
SPEED OF LOCOMOTIVES

BERLIN, Dec. 26.-It is intended to
begin a series of experiments with
steam locomotives on the military
railroad from Marienfelde to Zossen,
on which the electric trains recently
were run at speed of almost three
miles minute.
The. experiments with locomotives
will begin next week, and are looked
forward to with great expectation, as
the tests will prove whether German,
English, French or American Iocomo-
tives are superior in speed, and it is
known that German manufacturers
have used all their ingenuity to con-
struct type of locomotive which will
set a new worlds record.
While the impossibility of attaining
as high speed as with electric motors
is admitted, it is claimed that a GER
tain locomotive of German make is
able to run at a rate of more than lis
miles an hour.
Should German locomotives prove
their superiority it will mean consid-
cradle to the manufacturers, as it is
understood that the Russian Govern
ment will place an order for several
hundred locomotives with the winner
of the races.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
THEATER HATS ARE
BOTHERING NATIONS

PARIS Dec 26.-Mme. Derewitzki.
the wife Of the present Russian Consul
at Naples and former Consul at Nics.
made a sensation at Nice theatsr
this week by championing the right
of women 20 retain their hats In spite
Of edicts to the contrary.
According to a telegram TO the
Petit Journal she refused polite re-.
quest TO remove her headgsar Next
the manager personally made re-
spectful appeal. but ia vain. Then the
police COmmissary was summoned and
threatened arrest. whereupon the
woman left the theater with her HIS.
band. who laid the case before hi&,
successor Rs Consul. The latter trans
mitted the complaint to the Russian
EnlbassadOr at Paris, who promises 10
take steps 10 have the police commit.
sary punished.
The men in Paris revengs thern.
selves on the women in many theatsrs
They keep on their "stovs-piDs.'s
throughout the performance.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27

Buckley, Miss Ardella Mills, Miss Lucie
King, Miss Florence Cole and Miss
Maye Colburn.
Mrs. John Charles Adams Will give
most elaborate luncheon at the Univer-
sity Club on Wednesday next in honor
of Mrs. ]. Malcolm Henry Of Washing
ton. The guests win number fifty, and
the floral decorations will be as beauti-
full and artistic as good taste will per
NIT.
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Bowman II.
McCalla gave a reception at their home
in Mare Island on Christmas eve. Many
navy people availed themselves OF the
ever-sought-af McCalla hospitality
during the evening. The yearly Christ
mas tree in the sail loft was another
affair Of interest, and those who at
tended found their way to the McCallas
later in the evening.
Mrs. Runyan gave a children's party
on Christmas eve complimentary TO
Mrs. ]. Malcolm Henry's two little
girls. The Runyan home, at 24OO Broad
way, was maze gay and festive for the
occasion, and presents were dispensed
with a lavish hand.
Mrs. James Follis entertained the lit
tie folk on Wednesday afternoon in
honor Of her small son, Master Ralph
Gwin Follis. Some of the guests were
so small that the affair was practically
their first party, and they displayed
an enthusiasm over their gifts that was
very refreshing.
Mrs. James Alexander Black gave a
children's party a few days ago at her
country home in Alameda, where
score of little friends of her very small
son were welcomed and delightfully."- en-
tertained. Mrs. Black is very fond of
children and is one of the sweetest
mothers in society.
Miss Lena Seton of San Diego and
Franklin w. Wakefield, who will be
married this week at the home of the
bride in Southern California, have
MANY friends in this city.
Another artist who was entertained
during her stay in this city is Miss
Lulu Glaser Among other informal
affairs. an automobile party was given
for her on Wednesday afternoon by a
well known young capitalist, two au-
tomobiles being provided for the friends
OF the young woman. A great part
of the afternoon was spent in visit
ing Chinatown and other places of in
terest and lunch was served at the
Cliff House AS the young people were
about to return to the city, two gen
tlemen Joined the party, poasting that
they had broken the record for speed
from Jefferson Square to the Cliff
House, which resulted in a wager being
made by the young guest CT honor
Miss GIaser is a woman of dash and
spirit and when in New York occupies
a front seat in her Winton touring car
which she operates with great skill. Or
this occasion Miss Glaser made this
proposition: The chauffeurs were to be
dismissed and she would drive Mr.. E.
p. Brinegar's Winton racing car and
one Of the gentlemen in the other ma
chine should drive another Miss
Glaser's challenge was tnat she could
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27

ter the country, 1t is not definitely
known how far advanced the con-
struction is, but as it is known that
very large force has been continually
working on it day and night since the
start, It is safe to say that the road
must be nearly completed.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27

Automobile parties are the reigning
fad for informal entertainment and are
hailed with delight by those who are
favored with invitations. The number
Of guests is small when the hostess
uses her own machine. as the touring
cars only hold about five persons, but
when vehicles are hired the number
OF guests is often increased. The after-
noon parties are usually composed Of
the fair sex and all stop at the home Of
one Of the guests TO have cup Of tea.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27

The Schwerins are particularly hos
pitable with their two Wintons and
keep one at Burlingame and the other
in town.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27

Charlie de Young, who returned on
tuesday for the holidays. brought with
him Charlie Shea Of the Harvard foot
ball team, and is entertaining his
guest and other friends in this city by
many automobile drives.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-15
JOURNAL OF R1LLsBoRo CONVENTION
Mr.. Randall Has Found it an Inspiring Aid in
Teaching N. C. History.

To the Editor; [ see in your last issue
that Bishop Cheshire exhibited before the
Raleigh Summer Scnool pamphlet which
he thinks is the only copy known to
exist of the Journal of the Hillsboro Con
vention of 1888, which rejected the FEEDER
al Constitution
/ have in my possession copy of this
Journal which was the property of my
uncle. the late Hon. Daniel r. Goodloe. It
was probably published by Abraham
Hodge who was State Printer from 1855
to about 1900. The first twentysix pages
are lost. The proceedings Of THURSDAY
July "a, 1888 begin on page 81.
/ have found this old Journal an in
spiring aid in my teaching Of North Caro-
lima history at the State Normal and
Industrial College. No recent statement
of facts, nor the Colonial Records, can
30 much impress intelligent young people
with the work done by their forefathers
as this original source worn and yellowed
by its one hundred and fifteen years OF
existence.
ANNIE G.. RANDALL.
Blowing Rock, N. c., July IL, 1908.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-15
WAKE COUNTY LAND.
Its Value Per Acre as Shown
on the Tax
Books.

The Board of Equalization, of Wake
county was in session here yesterday 1t
is composed of the Board of County Com
missioners and the chairman of the Board
of Assessors in each township who, with
the exception of the member from Cedar
Fork were all present yesterday.
There were but few complaints made as
to listing and all of these complaints were
satisfactorily adjusted. The report from
Raleigh township was not ready and this
will not be presented till the next meeting
of the Board in August. The amount to
be paid the list taker in White Oak
township was increased to $4,000.
The books of Swift Greek and Middle
Creek townships were referred to the as
SCISSORS and list takers and it was ordered
that the clerk of the Board of Equaliza-
ton prove the books from Marks Creek
and Little River townships and at the
next meeting report the average value OF
land per acre in these townships.
The Board finally adjourned to meet
on Wednesday, the fifth of August, when
it is expected there will be full and
complete return from the listing In each
of the townships of the county.
The average value of land per acre IN
the various townships, as reported yes
terday. are said to show an increase on
the last report 1t is as follows, the fig
ures for Barton's Creek Cary and White
Oak being estimated:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-15
CROPS MOVE AHEAD
Favorable Weather Conditions
Makes Them Hum.
Most Crops are Clean and Well Cultivated tx
cept in Sections Where the Labor is
Scarce.

For week ending Monday, July 1S, 1903:
Beneficial light rains occurred at the
beginning and close of the past week
while the intermediate days were dry,
warm and sunny. The rainfall averaged
less than an inch, and was somewhat IT.
regularly distributed, a few counties in
the west receiving too much precipitation,
and few in the north-central portion too
little; on the whole there was tendency
to drought in most counties, but it is
thought the rainfall Monday, 18TH put an
end to danger of severe drought The
mean temperature for the week was
about 80 degrees, or some 4 degrees above
the daily normal, with frequent day
temperatures above 80 degrees, and nights
generally warm. Weather conditions,
therefore, were again very favorable;
crops continued to make rapid growth;
killing grass and weeds and o4ear farm
work progressed nicely, and most crops
are clean and well cultivated, except in
several sections where labor Is very
scarce.
Cotton has continued to improve and
looks very well, though it is still small;
blooms are plentiful along the southern
tier of counties; in the southeast portion
cotton is fruiting we.4. Corn is growing
rapidly, and the crop is generally very
promising; laying by corn is still under
way in the west. elsewhere most OF the
old corn has been laid by in silk and
tassel; some corn is reported to be tassel-
ing low, and there are a few complaints
OF damage by chinch bugs; upland corn
would be benefited by more rain. Cut
ting and curing tobacco is now under
way in more than dozen counties and
this work will claim a large share of
the farmers attention for some weeks to
come so far tobacco has cured well; late
set tobacco is making rather slow growth.
Sweet potatoes are now very promising;
Irish potatoes are maturing in the west.
Gardens continue to yield the ordinary
vegetables in abundance; tomatoes are
ripening everywhere. Cantaloupes and
watermelons are coming into market IN
small quantities, but generally melons are
late and poor. Meadows and pastures
have improved in the west, the second
crop of clover appears to be promising
The prospects for fruit are still fairly
good; peaches are rotting to some extent
ard apples are falling at period too late
to suppose that the thinning of the crop
will benefit the yield materially.
Rains reported: Raleigh, 0.34; Colds
boro, 0.06; Greensboro, 0.32; Lumberton,
SO; Newbern, $50; Weldon, lao; Will
mington, 0.10; Asheville, 100; Hatteras
DO