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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-04-07
DEMOCRATIC sTATE:C0NvEN-
Chairman Simmons Issues Official
Call for Heeting In Greensboro Jude
73rd.
Hdqs. Democratic State Com.
Rolaiph n n Moroh o. ,O4

Hdqs. Democratic State Com. |
Raleigh, n c., March 25, 'O4. (
At a meeting OF the Democratic
State Executive and Central Com
mittees in Raleigh on March 17th,
1904, a Safe convention of the party
was called to meet in the city Of
Greensboro on Thursday, June 23rd,
1904, at II o'clock M, for the pur-
pose of nominating candidates for
Governor and other State ofileeTs,
two associate justices of the supreme
court and two presidential electors
at large, and to elect four delegats
and four alternates at large to the
national convention of the party,
which meets it st. Lous, Mo-, July
9th, 1904.
At said meeting of the committee
it was resolved that the order of busi-
ness of the convention should be as
follows:
/. Organization.
2. Adoption of resolutions and
platform.
3. Election of delegates to then ma
cAAotSi SOh
4. Nomination of candidates.
A convention of the delegats to the
state convention from each congress
sional district is hereby called to
meet in Greensboro at II o'clock on
Thursday, June 23rd, 1904, for the
purpose of electing a vice-president
OF the convention, one member Of
each of the following committees:
credentials, rules and order of busi-
ness, permanent organization and
platform and resolutions; four men,
bers of the Democratic state CON-
mittee and two delegates and two
alternates to the national conven-
ton.
All Democrats are cordially invited
to attend the pricinct ctconventions to
be called by the various county COM
mittees and participate in electing
delegates to the county convention
By order of the committee.
F. NJ. SIMMONS,
Chairman.
ALEX. J. FIELD, Secretary.
The provision in the call for electing
at Greensboro district delegates to
the national convention is in case,
the congressional conventions have
not been held prior to the state con-
ventiOn.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-04-07
A Great Sensation.

There was n big sensation in Leesville, Ind
when W. II. Brown, of that place. who was
expected to die. had his life saved by DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption He
writes: Il endured insufferahle agonies from
Asthma, but your New Discovery gave me
immediate relief and soon thereafter effected
a complete cure" Similar cures of ofConsump-
ton, Pneumonia, Bronchitis and Grip are
numerous. It's the peerless remedy for all
throat and lung troubles. Price, soc and 81
Guaranteed by NJ. Dorsey, druggist. Trial
bottles free.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-04-07

If you want good crop of pota
toes, you must cultivate your field
likewise you must cultivate your ad
vertising field for good results
Printers Ink
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-04-07

Croakers and complainers are al
ways annoying to any company they
chance to be in, unless the entire
crowd is composed of their own kind
Everybody should strive not to be
either croaker or complainer Neithl
ever amounted to much.
Times.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-04-07

The politician is now getting in his
work, and the tobacco planter is re-
ceiving his share of attention from
those gents who want to save them
from everlasting ruin. Put your
faith in the politician and be saved,
"oh We farmer. Winston Tobacco
Journal
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-04-07
Makes q Clean Sweep.

There's nothing like doing a thing thor
oughly OF all the Salves you ever heard of
Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the best Itsweepr
away and cures Burns Sores, Bruises, Cuts
Boils, Ulcers, Skin Eruptions and Piles. It's
only Csc, and guaranteed to give sntisfac
ton by Melville Dorsey, druggist
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-04-07

When you sell sugar you weigh it
very carefully, to give the exact
amount-weigh your advertising
story Just as carefully.-PrinterS Ink,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-04-07

H"Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer. ."@Sf
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24
An Exposition of Modern Wonders
me world of9O4 is the Greatest
wen as the Most Stupendous
sanlzedNo Words Can Describe Its aencence

MIR. X. e. Stevens. editor of the Min.
neapolis Union. visited the Worlds
Fair at st. Louis a few Gays ago. and
The following letter in .he Union des-
cribes In part what his Impressions
we're:
To Readers OF THE Union:
l have been through the Worlds
Fair grounds again to-day for the
third time since coming to st
Louis last week, and every day the
wonder within me grows. had
imagined from the descriptions that
the management intended to eclipse
anything ever before attempted. but
had no idea Of the tremendous size
the magnificent designs, the splendid
settings. and the artistic beauty of
the buildings. / was somewhat pre-
pared to see something of the ordi-
nary. but my mind had by no means
grasped the splendors which will be
open to the visitors TO the Worlds
Fair this summer. OF course the
grounds and the buildings at this
time are In a chaotic state, and the
weather was unpropitious for pleas
ant visiting, but even with these
drawbacks, and with nothing but the
bare and in many cases but partially
finished buildings to be seen, the
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24

A paint brush makes a good swab
for greasing cake tins. OF course the
butter applied must be melted.
If it is desired TO heat bakers rolls
leave them In the bag in which they
came and twisting it up tightly place
It in the oven TIE rolls will plump
up as soft and fresh as when first pur-
chased
Water. bread and butter Tin tiny
balls) should be at hand for replenish-
ing at formal dinner quite as much
as when the family is alone, and an
adept waitress viii see that they
are served without being asked
Most housekeepers are accustomed
to freshen salads and other vegetables
by soaking in cold water, but not
every one knows that most fruits are
vastly improved by being treated in
the same manner. Pears. peaches and
like thin-skinned fruits. likewise Der
ries, should never be soaked, but
plums, melons, bananas and ever
grapes benefit by the process. To
matoes and cucumbers are made over,
so to speak
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24
HYMN OF THE WEST.

The Poet stedman Has Written the
Worlds Fair Hymn and 1t Has
Been Set to Music.
Western folk will be charmed by
the beautiful hymn written by Ed
mund Clarence Stedman upon the in
vitation of the Worlds Fair manage
ment He calls it the Hymn of the
West" a title betting so splendid a
production. 1t has five stanzas. and
Prof. John X. Paine of Harvard Uni
versity, has written the music, which
is no less grand. The first public rem
dering of this hymn Will be on the
opening day of the great exposition.
Saturday. April so, when a drilled
chorus of 600 voices via sing it.
Other musical compositions specially
written uIon invitation Of the
Worlds Fair management are a
march by Frank Vanderstuken. di-
rector of the Cincinnati orchestra,
and a waltz by Henry x. Hadley of
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24

To Clean OilelOth. Tiles. Etc.-Put
into pail Of hot water two OF three
handfuls Of salt and wash with q linen
rag II takes on all stains and leaves
a beautiful polish.
To Clean Fruit Jars QuickIy.-Fiu
them (almostl with hot soausuds.
Then put into the Jars an ounce OF
carpet tacks and shake vigorously;
afterwards rinse well in clean cold
water and turn upside down to dry.
This is a much quicker method Of
cleaning than the ordinary one.
To Brighten Mirrors-These nay
be rendered brilliant and spotless by
rubbing them with tissue paper yigor-
Ously for q moment or two
To Remove Red Ink Stains.-Aoist-
en- the stains with a mixture OF ordE
nary alcohol and nitric acid Some
colOrs might not stand such a strong
application. so It would be advisable
in the first instance to try the prepare
ton upon loose piece Of the ma
terial
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24

to send his children there, as they
VIII never have an opportunity again
to see anything approaching it. and
they might travel all their lives and
not see as much Of the world as they
will see here within the confines of
this great Exposition. Every nation
In the world viii be represented, and
a trip here will be a liberal education
in itself | certainly hope that every
reader Of THE Union" will take nv
advice and go to the Fair, even If
they can spend but a few days there.
1t will be the event of lifetime, and
no one should deny themselves this
much Of the pleasures Of the world.
even If they have TO deny themselves
in some other direction. BY all means
make up your minds right now that
you are going to the St Louis
Worlds Fair. and begin saving for
that purpose right now, If necessary.
And don't fail to gre the boys and
girls an opportunity TO 90. They
will learn more here in a week than
they will in school in a year.
| wish | could make this strong
enough so that every reader Of this
paper would make up his mind to
see the Worlds Fair, for I am sure
every one who comes win agree with
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24

statue Of Vulcan. 1t is so feet high,
the base constructed of coal and coke
and the statue cast in iron. It por-
trays Birmingham's importance as a
manufacturing center. King Cotton
is Mississippi's Offering. Cotton is
the material used. and the giant is as
tall as Alabama's Vulcan. The Spirit
of Utah is manifested in an artistic
figurl 95eled from beeswax. Idaho
preseL s the figure of a Occur
d'Alene miner cast from copper.
Golden butter was used by a Mime
sofa artist as the appropriate ma
terial-, for a statue OF John Stewart,
the builder of the first creamery.
Louisiana presents two euriosities
in sculpture-a figure of Mephis-
tepheies in sulphur and Lots wife
carved from q block of rock salt.
California shows the figure of an ele-
plant built of almonds.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24

with brown and white and is trimmed
with folds Of the material stitched
with cortieelli silk, but all the fashion
able clinging materials are admirable
and trimming can be applique of any
sort, little bias frills Of the material
or anything that may be preferred.
Both skirt and folds are circular
and the latter are shaped to fit
smoothly over the foundation which
can be tucked at the upper edge as
illustrated or arranged in gathers as
preferred.
The quantity OF material required
for the medium size is 10 yards q
inches wide s yards p inches wide
or 81 yards A. inches wide.
The pattern 1865 is cut in sizes for
a p, "A, 26. 2s and 80 inch waist
measure.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24

Copyright. 1900. by Louisiana Purchase
grounds are well worth travelling nun
dreds of miles TO see, even as they
are. This being the case, what Will
it be when everything is completed
and when nature has combined with
art to make this the fairest vision
ever seen by mortal eyes.
1t would be presumptuous on my
part to attempt to give a description
OF the grounds or of the buildings,
and when l attempt a description l
am at loss for words. and can only
repea-. Wonderful, wonderful, won
derful" The grounds are a natural
beauty spot, and with the addition
Of the buildings, the statues. the
fountains, the lagoon, the cascades.
and all the cunning contrivances OF
art. the visit will be one which will
never be forgotten, even if one should
not go inside the buildings at all. And
then the inside of the buildings
buildings covering acres and acres of
ground. and stretching out for what
seems, to be interminable distances
when these are filled with the works
eff nature, of art, of science and of
skill from every portion of the known
world. who would be so foolish as
TO miss it?
| would make it compulsory upon
every parent who can afford to do so.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24
La Revival Of saehet aaoa.

The old fashion OF wearing sachet
bags is being revived. The bags are
now heart-shaped and are suspended
by the same shade of BABY ribbon.
Sometimes different colors are com
bined to give the rainbow hues so
much sought for. Larger sachet bags.
oblong and heart-shape. arr suspend
ed from the mirror knob Of the dress
er with good effect, and they exhale
a delicate fragrance that is refresh
ing.
1t is quite the fad to attach these
sachet bags to coat hangers in the
same color with which they are GOV.
cred. They are fastened at each end
Of the hanger and dangle at all sorts
Of lengths.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24

near neighbors, l managed to read a
few paragraphs in my newspaper.
One of them told Of a remarkable
find by Nippur expedition Of the
University of Pennsylvania, 1t was
nothing less than a well-preserved
and thoroughly authenticated tailor's
bill nearly 5000 years cid.
Since Bimmelstein himself is en-
gagged in the clothing business.
thought he would be interested in this
ancient relic, so | told him about it,
but the story seemed to make no i'm
preston on him,
Hang it. man." said l. don't you
understand? It's tailor's bill almost
5000 years old"
Well" he answered. "vot ISIS it
good for? Dey can't COLLECT it,
Brooklyn Eagle.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24

Il
but all suiting materials are appro-
pirate and trimming can be varied
again and again. Braid of all sorts
is in style and numberless landings
are shown. The fat neck is especially
desirable snd the box plat effect at
the back. produced by the elongated
yoke, is as becoming as it is new in
asmuch as it does away with the
overoroad back apt to result from a
plain blouse
Taa Eton is made with fronts and
back and is fitted By means Of shout
der and under-arm seams. Over il is
arranged the yoke collar. which
droops over the shoulders, and both
neck and front edges are finished with
a shaped band overlaid with pointed
tabs. The belt is full and arranged
over the lower edge, closing with the
coat at the fronL The sleeves are
made in one piece each. are tuckd
above the wrists and are held BY the
cuffs, the pointed bands concealing
the seams.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is az yards Fl
inches wide. So yards 81 inches wide
or 21s yards a inches wide.
The pattern 1866 is cur in sizes for
a 50. "a. Sc. IS and 30 inch bust meas
ure
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24
OUT OF THE ORDINARY.

Dozens of Unique Materials Used in
the Creation of Worlds Fair statu-
airy.
Enduring marble and temporary
stan, which have marked the statu-
airy of past expositions. are not the
only kinds at the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition, although more works Of
art carved from these materials are
there exhibited than were ever col
lected at one place in the history Of
the world.
Many odd materials have been
made up into artistic figures that elo-
Quently proclaim the idea of the de-
signer. Some Of these unique statues
are colossal in size and large sums of
money were expended in their max
ing.
Birmingham. Ala. has built a
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24
AMUSED MEN OF MONEY.
Conductor Forgot His Audience in
His Earnestness.


His Earnestness.
What is known as the millionaire's
train" running from Morristown. N. j.,
to Hoboken, carries a number of men
known to the world of finance. The
conductor is David Sanderson. to
whom his passengers, grateful for his
uniform good nature and eficiency,
have just presented a handsome watch
and purse of gold They insisted on
his making speech and Sanderson
did so. winding up in this way: Some
people wonder why it is l have had
such great success in life; why have
had no trouble with nobody. Even the
other conductors don't understand it
aud they often ask me how get along
with the DRINKS on my train, an just
tell EN-" Such shout of laugh
ter went up from the millionaires that
Sanderson's speech ended then and
there.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24
The FLORAL NUT.

Among the new departures in gifts
for bridesmaids is the fiowery nun.
1t forms pretty as wen as a service
able present. for it is by no means the
fragile thing it seems. The flowers
are fixed on a foundation into which
the real muff is slipped. and this may
be sable. ermine, moleskin or. in fact.
Readers OF this paper can secure any Nay
Manton pattern Illustrated above By flling out
all blanks in coupon ana mailing with 10 csa,s.
10 E. L Harrison S Co. g Plymouth Place, chi.
cago Pattern viii be mailed promptly
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24
An in Tea Jackets.

A beautiful tea jacket could be made
of Dresden or pompadour ribbon Join
ed with plain silk or with lace. The
embroidered panels also make lovely
little jackets. having the ledge Tor the
bottom of the sleeve and jacket A
material which looks quite rich. and is
very effective when accordion pleated,
is albaToss. A great deal OF lace is
used upon the smart new jackets
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24
Misses Sailor Blouse.

Sailor styles always are popular
with young girls and are peculiarly
well suited 70 their needs. This styf-
ism blouse is made on the familiar
lines but with the big sleeves Of The
season and is Of white linen banded
with the material and blue and white
braid With it is k5rn a six tie
notted in true sailor fashion Tbs
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24

In a week or two the Irishman was
back at work. The day of his return.
seeing him at his post, Mr.. Wright
asked him with a smile how he liked
his beef tea.
"shure, not a bit" said the old man.
bluntly.
Why" said Mr.. Wright, "beef tea
is delicious if you .hesy it and add a
little salt and ,peppeFN
We'll, sor, it may be good thot
way said John. but I put milk
and sugar to it."-Los Angeles Times.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24

New York. All are famous compos-
ers and their compositions have the
originality and high merit expected
for such signal event. The several
pieces will be played by the many
bands in their musical programs dur
ing the Exposition, under the direc-
ton of the Bureau of Music.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24
his arm. visited the sick man one at-

his arm. visited the sick man one af,
ternoon.
Here John" he said, ARE some
dainties l have brought you. Here is
some fruit; here is jelly; here is a
tonic, fine for the aged. here is some
superb beef tea"
Beef tay. is it, sor?" said the old
man. "Shure, an 1t shud be good.
that beef tay. 'Tis a drink OF niver
thried befure. OF thank We, sor, for
all we've brought, but specially Oh
thank ye for the foine beef tay."
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24

big square collar fails,over the shout
ders to give the. broad effect of fash
ion and the shield IS stitched on hori-
zontal lines that are most effective
To make the bloase for a girl OF Ia
years Of age wiz be required. 5z
yards of material q. 3 yards 80 or ~
yards "A inches wide
A NAY Manton pattern. No. 1926.
sizes u TO 16 years. viii be mailed to
any address on receipt Of ten cents
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24
Circular skirt.

Full skirts, that are confined over
the hips yet take soft and graceful
folds below, make the latest shown
and can be relied upon as the favor
ties of the coming season. The one is
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24
La crlnoIlne Is COMING.

The new skirts with their extreme
fullness, especially toward the front,
viii be the mother of our old curse
erinoline. Nothing but the stiffened
petticoat win throw into shape the
wide skirts of the immediate future.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24
MANY RoyaI Visitors COMING.

If all promises are fulfilled, the
United States will have royal visitors
galore next summer. So far these
have announced their intention to
visit the land of the free: King Leo
pold of Belgium, King Menelek Of
Abyssinia, the crown prince of Ger
many. the crown prince of Sweden
and the crown prince of China.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24
SERVED As MESSENGER BOY.
Congressman Hardwick Mistaken for
nra oF 49,. L5.,,-. ~

congressman f7sruNlCk mistaken for
One of the House PAGES.
- Congressman Hardwick. The boyish-
looking man from Georgia, has mad
the experience that has befallen other
youthful statesmen. He was stand
ing close to the speakers desk one day
when one OF the reading clerks. mis-
taking him for a page. said: Run and
bring me that paper that is lying on
Gen. Grosvenor's desk" Smiling at
the clerks error. the Georgian did as
requested. Half an hour later the
chair recognized .~the gentleman from
Georgia" and to the surprise and
modification of the reading clerk. Mr.
Hardwick, the beardless boy, who
had performed messenger duty a short
time previous, arose and delivered
long speech on the race problem in the
south
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24

lar and wide
sleeves finished
with fare cuffs
and falls of lace
The model is made
OF mixed gray
ch eyiot with
threads of white
and blue. and is
trimmed with
white cloth and
blue velvet to give
a n exceeding Iy
handsome as well
- -z-zH $685.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24

Girls Costume.

Tucked frocks are much in fashion
for girls and are exceedingly attrac-
tive as well as girlishIy simple This
one is made Of white batfste dotted
with pale green and Is charming. but
all the pretty washable fabrics as wen
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24
Worlds Fair Notes.

The exhibits will amount to twenty
thousand carloads.
A machine viii stamp the likeness
of a Worlds Fair building on a pen
ny for souvenir collectors.
The Inside Inn, a hotel on the
Worlds Fair grounds under Exposi-
tion control. has 2,S5s rooms.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24

circular and is ar
ranged in small
tucks at the up
per portion that
gives a yoke eff
feet but is left
plain at the front.
so avoiding unbe-
c min z fullness.
The model Il made
Of tan cOlored
foulard figured
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24

whatever the generosity or means Of
the bridegroom may suggest Some
Of the Fittings 10 the flower NUTS are
Of real lace, so that altogether the
dainty token is " no means inexpen-
siye, often. indeed. costing far more
than piece of jewelry.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24
nlmmeIstein Nnt Interested.

On the car the other morning hap
pened to hang by the strap next to
Bimmelstein's. Between begging pa
irons of and granting pardons to my
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24
4 SMART SHIRT WAIST.

Yoke effects with shoulder straps
giving long, dropping lines are to be
noted on many Of the latest waists
and are most attractive. This one is
made of linen etamine, blue with big
spots of white, and is worn with a
novel stock of white, but the list Of
available shirtings is long and varied.
The waist is laid in box plaits that
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24
BLOUSE Eton.

Short coats are the favorites Of the
season for handsome suits and prom
Use to still further increase their
vogue This one is peculiarly smart
and includes both a novel yoke col
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24


is gathered al the waist line and ar
ranged over a body lining that can be
cut away beneath the yoke when q
transparent effect is desired. The
bertha is circular and cut in deep
handkerchief points at front, back and
shoulders and Is eminently graceful
The sleeves are made in two por-
tons each. the upper ones tucked. the
under ones full and are gathered into
straight cuffs The skirt is straight.
tucked in two groups OF three each.
and gathered at the belt
The quantity Of material required
for the medium size is 81 yards "
inches vide, yards % inches vide
or 81 yards a. inches wide
The pattern 1867 is cut in sizes for
girls Of s. 10. u and IA years Of age.