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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-09-29

really have my interest at stake VIII
soon forget and forgive the errors, and
should there he those who wish to criti-
else me, may they find abundant pleasure
and happiness in the task.
Mr.. Zollicoffer took occasion also
to thank his friends of VRnce county
and the Fourth Congressional dis
trict for the high honor done him in
electing him delegate to the great
National Democratic Convention at
st. Louis. He spoke enthusiastical-
ly OF the great throng of great men
he saw and the impressions made
upon him, Of the conspicuous part
Southern men took in that cOnven-
ton and their power and influence in
shaping it's course and directing its
policy. Never would he forget the
feeling of pride and patriotism that
animated him in realizing that he
was a Democrat and an American
citizen, declared Mr.. Zollicoffer. He
was literally applanded and at the
conclusion of his remarks congratula-
lions to the next Senator from War
rem and Vance counties were numer-
Gus and hearty.
In response to calls for Il speech
Mr.. Thomas Taylor assured the con-
vention OF his high appreciation OF
the honor conferred upon him and
promised that if elected to the Legis-
iature he would exert himself to the
best of his ability to serve his con-
stituents well and faithfully. AS re-
CARDS the resolutions just passed
looking to the securing Of good and
permanent roads for Vance county,
Mr.. Taylor said in conclusion, II will
say to Capt. Sharp that travel the
same roads he dOes.'' At this apt
sally there was laughter and APP
plause.
The convention adjourned amid
enthusiasm and good feeling and a
determination alfround to elect the
excellent ticket that had been nomi-
mated
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Hear Mr.. SpruiII Tuesday.

AS stated last week Hon. Frank \
Sprnill, of LOuisburg, Democrats
candidate for elector at large, will
speak in the court house Tuesday
MIR. Spruill is one of the most clio.
quent and entertaining speakers in
the State and he has won fre>I
laurels wherever he has been heard
since the campaign opened, confninp
himself principally to the Central
and Western part of the State SO far.
In Il recent issue OF the Charlotte
Observer, under the head of Tales
Told by a Reporter. we find the fol-
lowing complimentary reference to
Mr.. Spruill:
"Mr. Frank s. Spruill is the best speak
er in North Carolina" said Mr. Cyrus h
Watson, at Winston the other day. That
was high praise, indeed, for Mr. Watson
himself is one Of the most magnetic and
powerful orators in the State and. more
over. is a man not given to mdiscrimi-
nate superlatives. The writer asked
others-and competent judges-if they
agreed with Mr.. Watson and large
percentage did so agree, while none
there were who detracted from the opin-
ion more than to say that Mr. Spruill
was certainly one of the foremost ora,
tors in the Carolinas. Great things are
expected of this talented citizen of Louis.
burg, who is a Democratic nominee for
disadvantages Tall, distinguished il,
appearance and of keen intellect. Mr.
Spruill is likely to make decided i'm
preston in the campaign now begin
ming
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-09-29
Case of the White Brothers.
GastOnia Gazette.


That Judge Cooke gave the White
brothers at Salisbury only six years,
which is just one year more than the
minimum for murder in the second
degree, has been IL matter of wide
and not unfavorable comment. But
II they had received tine minimum
penalty allowed by law, public senti-
ment, which is the sustaining power
behind the law, would have suffered
no violent shock. The world con-
siders that they lynched their man
for cause. The Statesville Landmark
suggests that if the Supreme Court
refuses them a new trial they can
either skip and forfeit their bond or
go to the penitentiary and take
chances on pardon. In view of the
marked ferocity with which the next
Governor Of North Carolina prose-
cuted these men at the bar it is not
supposed that the White brothers
will entertain any roseate hopes OF a
(. pardon; their chances for a pardon
seem indeed to be about equal to the
opportunities the devil has for learn
ing to skate.
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county last Saturday, and of this con
vention today participated Ill 10y the
grand old county of Warren, while APP
preciated beyond my power OF expression
has greatly embarrassed me.
| am deeply sensible OF the distinguish
ed honor you have conferred, and the
great compliment you have paid me, IN
unanimously nominating me to repre-
sent you as senator from this district In
our next Generally Assembly. And
though my life shall be spared until am
bowed with great and hoary age, l shall
never forget your kindness and consldera-
ton, and shall guard as precious1ewel
the memory of this hour. and SO long as
| live my heart shall overflow with ever
lasting gratitude to the people OF this
district
The position you have nominated me
to fill is one of the greatest Importance
the making, amending. repeating and in
part the Interpretation of the laws OF our
State, by which you shall be governed,
and which shall affect your lives, your
liberties, and your property. 1t is a
high and sacred trust. And when posi-
tons of this character are bestowed
upon persons it has been wisely and well
honorably distinguished from the rest OF
their fellow subjects merely that they
may privilege their persons, their estates
or their domestics; that they may enlist
under party banners; may grant or
withhold favors or supplies; may vote
with or vote against popular or un-
popular administration or measure, but
upon considerations far more interesting
, nj FNhov 10 rdi a n c
OF the laws and the constitution, dele
gated to watch, to check and avert every
dangerous innovation-bound by every
tie OF nature, honor and of religion to
transmit that constitution and those
laws to posterity, amended at least, II
possible, without any derogation."
And now, my friends, realizing the
great responsbilities-with heart filled
with gratitude, with knowledge of my
inability to rightly perform the duties
OF this position. against my own inclina-
ton, against the advice and admOnitiOn
given more than 100 years ago, by that
great leader and founder of our party
Thomas Jefferson when he said, II ad-
wise all who are near and dear to me to
keep out of politics, but constrained by
the fact, now grown unto an adage, that
only fools and dead men fail to change
their minds, | accept the nomination
which you have SO sraciously bestowed
If elected, | feel, my fellow citizens, that
shall never be able to measure up to the
full standard of what should be required
and expected of your representative.
am simply poor, weak human being
and | can only promise you, that ii
shall be my constant aim and desire tC
discharge the duties which may come tC
me as best | can, having in view the
interest of the whole people of the dis
trict and State.
And in the performance of those duties
| ask now your aid, your counsel and
your prayers, and can only trust that
| may so conduct myself that you shall
not feel that your great kindness has
been unwOrthily bestowed.
know shall make mistakes; that il
simply human; but feel that those who
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Deafness Cannot be Cured

BY local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear There is only
one way to cure deafness. and that is by con-
stitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by
an inhamed condition of the mucous lining of
the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is in.
famed you have rumbling sound or imper-
feet hearing, and when it is entirely closed
deafness is the result, and unless the infiam
nation can be taken out and this tube re-
stored to its normal condition, hearing will
be destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten
are caused by Catarrh. which is nothing but
an infiamed condition of the mucous services
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF deafness Caused by ca-arrh) that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send
Tor circulars, free.
FL. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo. O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c
). Halls Family Pills are the best.
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/ Mr.. James Young, whose imper-
sonation OF Sebastian, the twin
BROTHER to Viola, in Miss Viola AL.
pms production Of Twelfth Night
sroved to be one of the effective fea.
ures OF the play, has been rs-engag-
q to play the leading part in the re-
avail OF 'The Winters Tale" Mr.,
goung will play the part OF Florizel
% the Perdita of Miss Allen. After
his season Mr.. Young will pobably
eorgenize his own company which
sas discontinued several seasons ago
q order to accept an offer to become
member of Sir Henry Irving's
,yceum Company.
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Roosevelt and His big Stick"
Gastonia Gazette.

dastOma GaZette.
While much is being said about
Mr.. Roosevelt and his "big stick, "
let it be remembered that there's not
much the matter with the old adage
he quoted. The man who carries u
big stick and speaks softly is in a
iair way to go far unmolested. In
the first place, his ample preparation
tor taking care OF himself cause
trouble to send him few invitation.
In the second place, his softness
speech invites no trouble to come his
Tay. 1t is good policy for this
country to observe in it's interna-
stional walk and conversation There's
the big stick-Roosevelt has that,
md on occasion could make the
other fellow feel it, but he is not a
nan OF quiet speech. Mr. Parker is.
With Judge Parker as President, the
deal OF the adage quoted by Roose-
Yelt would be finely fulfilled in our
& national conduct.
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A Power for Good.

The pills that are potent in their action
ad pleasant in effect are DeWitt's Little
ariy Risers. W. s. Philpot OF Albany, Ga,
Ays: During bilious attack took one.
mall as it was it did me more good than
Riomei, blue mass or any other pill ever
:$ok and at the same time the effect was
I5easant. Little Early Risers are certainly
2 Ideal pill" Sold at Parker's I've Drug
4 tores.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-09-29

WHY did the big governments say
to Japan you shall not occupy Port
Arthur though you lave taken it in
battle, and then allowed big Russia
to occupy it with their silent ap-
prevail? Has it come to this that
only the rights OF the large person.
alities and large nationalities are to
be respected? Then we little folks
ought to get together and make one
big body, big enough to be repre-
sented.-Farmville va Herald
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OFFICE OF TOWN TAX COLLECTOR. /
HENDERSON. N. e., September Is, 1904. I
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ Tax Books for the town of Henderson
Tor the year 1904 have been placed in my
hands for collection. All persons Liable for
town taxes for the current year are requested
to take notice and govern themselves accord
ingly. No discretion is allowed me and in
diligence cannot be given. 1t il desirable
therefore that all persons concerned will
come fe rward and settls at once "a the law
requires.
THAD r. MANNING.
Town Tax Collector
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Pears for PRESERVING.
WANTED.
Knitting Mill Operatives.

A number Of bright girls are wanted
to work in the Balfron knitting Mills
The work is light and easy to learn and
good wages can be earned by those who
are willing to work. Apply to
p. II. BROWN,
General Manager
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-09-29

WHY don't Edison tell us how to
get mud out of water? The man who
harnessed electricity might do that.
-Farmville (Va.) Herald.
What some cities most need to
know is how to get water out OF
mud-their drinking supply.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-09-29
Bucklen's Arnica Salye,

Has W orld wide fame for marvellous cures
1t surpasses any other salve, lotion, ointmeu,
or balm Tor Cuts, COrns, Burns, BOils, Sores,
Felons, Ulcers, letter. Salt Rheum, Chapp.d
Hands, Fever Sores, Skin Eruptions; infalIihle
for Piles. Cure guaranteed Only % cents al
Melville Dorsey's drug store
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-09-29

WANTED-IndustriOus man or woman ~
permanent representative of big manufactur
ing company. to look after it's business in
this county and adjoining territory. Bust
ness successful and est blisEed Salary $50
weekly and expenses. Salary paid weekly
from home Office. Expense money advanced.
experience not essential Enclose self-ad-
dressed envelope. General Manager, Como
Block Chicago oct. IL
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FOR SALE.

One 5O-saw Hall cotton gin. In good
condition. Terms reasonable.
W. NJ. ELLIS,
Henderson, v e.
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AN oBJecTLEss0N I'M GOOD ROADS

Touching the question OF good
roads the GOLD LEAF wishes every
citizen of Vance county could travel
the main road from Henderson to
WarrentOn. 1t is apOsitive pleasure
to drive over such road, and
whether one has business in our
neighbOring town or not it is worth
the while A day spent in Warren
ton will do one good-there are no
better people to meet and mingle
with anywhere-and the road driven
over after passing the Warren
county line is an object lesson in
good roads. Driving in a buggy all
one has to do is to "keep in the mid
die of the road and the horse has
to move lively to keep out OF the
way of the vehicle. Travelling over
such roads we repeat is Il pleasure,
and hauling heavy loads is a matter
of ease
Vance county must have good
roads. The present condition OF
things is disgrace to our enlight-
ened civilization and the progressive
business spirit OF the present day.
The county is suffering-the town of
Henderson is losing-by the delay i'll
improving our public highways.
How long will our people be content
to permit this to be so?
A WORD to our lady friends: Do
you read the Twentieth Century
Home? II you do not, you do not
know how much you are missing. 1t
is one of the finest publications we
knOw-devOted to the home, freside,
fashions, athletics, literature Beau
tifully illustrated and printed on the
best quality OF coated paper it is dis
tinctive and in a class by itself. Pub
lished monthly by the Twentieth
Century Publishing Co., (makers of
the Cosmopolitan magazine) Irving
ton, N. Y. 10 cents per copy, S1OO
per year.
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3When you read about Vinol rememhe,
erker's Two (2) Drug Stores have the
kency here. 'o 'ne
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From I4S to o. Pounds.

One of the most remarkable cases of cold
is that of Mrs Gertrude +. Fenner, Marion,
Ind, who was entirely cured by the use OF
One Minute Cough Cure. She says: 'The
coughing and straning so weakened me that
l ran down in weight from 14S to 90 pounds.
/ tried number of remedies to no avail until
| used One Minute Cough Cure. Four bottles
of this wonderful remedy cured me entirely OF
the cough, strengthened my lungs and re-
stored me to my normal weight, health and
strength Sold at Parker's Two Drug
Stores
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Church Notes.

The finest city and village Churches are
painted with the Longman 4 Martinez Paints,
and we want every Church to accept our do
nation whenever they paint.
S& makes ii, therefore when You want
fourteen gallons of paint, buy only eight OF
L. & NJ. and mix six gallons of pure Linse.d
Oil with it, making actual cost of paint about
$1.2O per gallon.
Don't pay $3.50 gallon for Linseed Oil
worth 60 cents) which you do when YOU buy
other paints in a can with paint label On.
Many houses are well painted with four gal
Ions of l.. L NJ. and three gallons of Linseed
Oil mixed Herewith.
Wears and covers like gold.
These Celebrated Paints are sold by Mel.
vile Dorsey, druggist.
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When you want a good smooth shave
or satisfactory haircut, go and see
''The Red Headed Man, next to Browne
& Pearson's plumbing establishment.
The best fitted up barber shop in town.
Hot and Cold Baths.
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Eagle Pharmacy,
NOTICE.

A TTENTION Is CALLED TO THE FACT
"A tina no one has a right to connect or in
any manner interferr with the sewerage pipes
or any part of the system without permits
sion Of the Board of Internal improvements
of the town. Take due notice and govern
yourself accordingly.
By order Of the Board.
HENRY T POWELL,
Socrofap
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-09-29

Pursuant to call the Henderson
Township Republican Primary was
held at the court house in Hender-
son Saturday.
C. H. Turner was elected chairman
and Vim. Buchan secretary. The
following were elected delegates to
the county convention to be held
Oct. 1st at Henderson,: Delegates
C. H. Turner, I. I. Hicks, z. T. Gar
rett. VIM. Buchan, r. i. Marston.
B. W. Brame, J. r. Barnes, Geo
Houghtaling. Alternates-W. H.
Jenkins, N. A. Garrett, Frank Brame.
VIM. NJ. Young, L. T. Howard, W.
A. Belvin, f. Powell and p. l.. d.
Hester.
The county convention will be
held at noon October LIST, and i'm
mediately thereafter, Hon. H. A.
Gudger, United States Consul To
Panama, and Prof. J. j. Britt, OF
Ashevil!e, candidate for elector at
large, will speak. In addition to
these gentlemen Hon T. T. Hicks,
elector for the Fourth Congressional
district, will speak also. The meet
ling is being we'll advertised and IA
good attendance is expected.
Two Good Investments-At trip to
the Worlds Fair and an Accident Insur-
ance ticket issued by the Citizens Bank,
General Insurance Agents. $4,000 ticket
costs you only % cents per day.
Pears for Preserving.
A few more of the famous Keller pears
for preserving, at 81 90 per busheI For
immediate delivery or within the next
| two or three weeks
Thos. r. Stewart,
r. f. ID. No. T.
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and then dispense to hiding places to see
the FIRE engines run.
notwithstanding the fact that the ma
jority Of the Fairgrounds have only
been open a few months, some Of TIE
boys and few girls have grown very
proficient I'm the sports that require mus
Gle and skill. One little girl in the
southwest is particularly expert on the
flying rings. There Is hardly an hour IN
the day that she Is not travelling through
the air and performing graceful evolu-
lions.
Some time ago when she had first
taken up the sport, she made the com
plete circuit twenty-five times. Her
hands became so cramped that she
could not let go the rings and had TO
be taken down by the attendant.
It Is very pretty sight to see some
OF the little tots. You feel a little
anxious about them at first. but the
ground below Is Of the softest sand.
and after they have had several tumbles
and jump up entirely uninjured, you
cease 70 be alarmed
But Two Accidents.
There have been but two accidents on
ell twelve grounds since the commence
ment. One boy had been warned that
he was swinging too high. He continued
to san higher and higher notwithstand-
ing repeated cautions until point was
reached where the swing lost fits regu
lar motion and he was hurled to the
ground. dislOcating his hip.
The other case was that Of yOungster
whose chief delight in life consisted I'm
hanging TO the rings and poles by his
toes.
His injuries consisted Of a dislOcated
elbow and some minor bruises. Both of
these boys got into trouble through dis
obedience to the rules Of the GROUNDS
that were gotten up for their safety.
II IS remarkable that the record of
accidents is so small Wherever such
numbers of boys are together some OF
them feel called upon to perform hazard
Gus tricks The supervisors are always
on the alert and discourage everything
that contains an element OF serious
danger.
A Safety Spot.
When you consider the numerous ac-
cidents that are a necessary part Of
boyhood, you see that instead OF the
playground being a place where the
children are likely 10 hurt themselves,
Il IS one Of the safest. II keeps them
away from wharves and street corners
where the chances OF serious injury are
much larger and where they become
cigarette fends and street loafers, as
sociating with the very worst element
OF their neighborho0d.
A Times reporter visited the play
grounds one day this past week, and
had several long chats with the young
sters. What are YOU chaps getting
ready TO do2" was ask ed of a little
group industriously removing their shoes
and stockings and putting on running
shoes.
Were trainin' for the relay" was the
| prompt reply. "Well, how about yog
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-11

You turn the pages of a magazine and
truly believe that you are reading IL,
but the recurring chuckle Of amuse-
ment Is not occasioned by what you
see in the print before you.
1t is a great work that the public
Fairgrounds committee Of the AssOci-
ated Charities is doing. Three years
ago these healthy, muscular little fell
lows were scattered about the streets
INDUCING in surreptitious games OF ball
or kindred amusements while the look
out sat on the curb at the corner and
heralded the approach Of the dreaded
cop
Last summer the first step had bsen
taken. and at ''Neighborhood House"
456 n Street southwest. there was a
very limited space where a very few
of the children could play without in
terruption or hindrance. At present
there are more than twelve play
grounds scattered over the city where
wholesome amusements are provided
and. under an experienced supervisor,
sports are directed. and the boys and
girls of the city are being given new
interests, healthier habits. and higher
ideals
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colonel?" was asked Of n very small
specimen, who was making the same
elaborate preparations
I'm n sprinter," was the reply.
can do nifty yards in seven seconds,
THAT amt nOthin'." commented a
member OF the Unlocking group; Il We
run a hundred In less'n ten"
A Fleet Footed Boy.
DO you happen to know was asked
Of the latest speaker. that the world $
records for the hundred is somewhere
between nine and three-fifths and nine
and four-iifths? II you can do 1t under
ten. YOU are "A wizard"
well, I've done it all right, he IN