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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-07-23
THE VICE PRESIDENT.

Adverting to some recent remarks
of Mr. Bryan about the office of Vice
President, which he regards of more
Importance and greater dignity than
usually attaches to it, the Char
lotte Chronicle says:
Colonel Bryan, however, is right in
his contention that the Vice Presi-
dent of the United States should be
brought up from the official obscure
ty which shrOuds him. He should
be an active member of the cabinet
and a presidential adviser. He should
be kept familiar with governmental
questions and policies and, i'll fact,
should be regarded us Il possible
President and so treated. Ii Colonel
Bryan,s idea as to the duties of the
government to its Vice President is
ever carried out, the dignity and
the Importance of that office, will be
greatly enhanced, and political con-
ventions in the future will not have
so much trouble in finding Il man of
ability willing to accept the nomina-
ton. The Vice President is kept too
far in the background. He should be
brought to the front.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-07-23
Judge Neal On Homicide.

Charlotte Observer.
All who have the public welfare at
heart should feel grateful to Judge
Walter Fl. Neal for the address upon
the subject of homicide which he re-
Gently delivered before a Wake county
grand jury and which an enlighten-
ed press spread abroad. In his ex-
pressions Judge Neal was character
istically able, patriotic and courag-
eous. We do not believe that the
startling manner in which homicide is
rapidly Increasing among the Ameri-
can people as punishment decreases
decreases toward the vanishing
point-has ever been set forth with
more combined force and truth.
The cause for this extreme cheapness
OF human life he accurately locates
in the jury box, whence come acqult-
tails for one undoubted murderer
after another. Behind the iuries he
points to laws which oser-guard the
accused, especially in the choosing of
iurymen, and behind both the laws
and the iuries to an attitude on the
public's part which urgently needs
reform. what does it matter"
strongly says the Danville Register,
in commenting appreciatively upon
Judge Meals address, 'who is Presi-
dent OF the United States, Governor
OF Virginia or Representative in Con-
gress, compared to the momentous
question of safeguarding human life?
Jurors are chiefly responsible, and
they are drawn from the body OF the
citizenship. The remedy must come
through effectively arousing the
citizen as to the sanctity of life and
the imperative Importance OF safe
guarding it by discouraging homi-
eide. We are particeps criminals to
the ruthless slaughter Of our fellow
beings so long as we cOmplacently
| assent to murder and not only per-
NIT the slayer to go unwhipt of JUS
tice, but often applaud him and
lionize him after we have exculpated
him for his heinous crime. Another
remedy must come through some
amendment of the rules of evidence
and such changes OF our statute law
as will give the Commonwealth fair
chance to convict" The Importance
of this subject cannot, indeed, be
easily Over-stated.
/ We are the bloodiest nation on the
earth which has any really valid
claim to civilization or ranks above
"the lesser breeds without the law. .
This section leads in bloodiness aud
increase of bloodiness. The remedy
lies with public opinion and those
most responsible for it, Judge Neal,
as an instructor of the people, GER
tainly cannot be reproached with
failure to do his duty.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-07-23
HOME PEOPLE HONOR MR.. KERN

We are printing on the first page
Of the GOLD LEAF this week d very
readable article being an account OF
the reception given to Hon: John W.
Kern, Democratic nominee Tor Vice
President, by his home people upon
his return to Indianapolis from the
Denver convention. The principal
address of welcome was delivered by
Vice President Fairbanks, and it was
a model OF good taste worthy OF
the man who occupies the second
most exalted place in the gift OF the
nation. Sincerity rang through
every word in this sentence:
"Your neighbors know that no
matter how much men may disagree
with your political views they re-
spect your ability as lawyer, your
eminence as an orator, your integrity
as Il man, your uprightness as a
neighbor and your admirable life
within the sacred circle of home"
That is high tribute indeed, and it
does credit to the head and heart OF
the Vice President.
To quote the language OF our
friend Mr.. Charles l.. Blacknall in
commenting on this incident, some
day, maybe-after the Millennium,
though, we're afraid-apo political cam
paign, even a campaign between
Democratic candidates for Governor
in North Carolina, may be conducted
along as brotherly lines as this.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-07-23
500 REWARD. 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dread disease
that science has been able to cure in all its
stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrf being a con-
stitutional disease, requires a constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternaliy, acting directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system, thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the disease and
giving the patient strength by building I'D
the constitution and assisting nature in
doing its work. The proprietors have SO
much faith in its curative powers that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that
it fails to cure Send for list of testimonials.
Address F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, @.
Sold by all Druggists 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for Constipation.
cold bachelors wives" are so per-
feet that they must be Just old maids
children grown up, says anexchange.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-07-23
0, Consistency! What Jewel Thou
Art.
Communicated.

Communicated.
Only yesterday we saw our staid old
Mother, North Carolina, sternly decree
ing that, after what does seem an uncon-
scionably short tapering of time, tip
ping should forever cease as far as her
power went. Henceforward not drop
OF the damning liquid that crammed our
poor houses. our asylums, our jails and
hell, should with her assent find its way
down human gullet. That is, unless
that gullet, or it's owner land man and
gullet are then one | suppose if ever they
are) was in extremis, and from the view
point not OF Bacchus but of Esculapius,
not OF the cup but of the pill box. Then
a life preserver might be allowed pro.
vided it was possible to find it, none be-
ing suffered to be made in her domain,
4 little later what do we behold? The
same dame transformed (transfgured
the unregenerate might think into a
wanton tripping down to Beaufort with
something tucked lovingly under her left
arm next the heart) boarding the good
ship North Carolina and with wink in
her lee eye. depositing in the arms OF her
sailor boys a punch bowl whose gener-
GUS girth gave them the perchance I'M
needed hint to drink deep abroad for
they would find 1T dry as hades when
they got back home.
But testing aside, being in Rome, in
the world, we must, perforce, do as Rome
does But such Inconsistencies might
we'll furnish food for reflection. 1t
should prompt us to stop and walk
around ourselves, as it were, 1--WE won't
have far to go) and to take stock. De-
voutly done this might give us some
hint as to what thralls we arctic con-
vention And if thralls to convention in
things as concrete as punch bowl, how
much the abiecter thralls we must be to
convention in politics, in religion and in
all the less concrete, less tangible things
of life. Moreover, it might drive out a
little conceit and bigotry; and domicile
in it's place little charity and tolerance.
o. w. BLACKNALL.
kittrell n G.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-07-23
HIGH-CLASS EXCURSION
To Norfolk and the Seashore,
Thursday. August 4th.

The SEABOARD will operate their
ANNUAL SEASHORE EXCURSION
from Rutherfordton, Charlotte, Chester,
Cheraw, Gibson, Clarkton, Hamlet, San
ford, Raleigh, Durham, Oxford, Lonis-
burg. Henderson, Weldon and all inter
mediate points to Portsmouth, orfolk
and Virginia Seashore Resorts on Tues
day, August 4th.
This excursion will be operated in
three sections leaving Raleigh $50 A NJ,
Durham $50 A. NJ, Tuesday, Aug. 4th;
Charlotte $50 T. NJ, Aug. 4th. Rates
from Rutherfordton, Chester, Cheraw
Gibson and Clarkton will apply on regu-
lar trains into Hamlet to connect with
this train.
Positively the most attractive and
high-class excursion of the season, with
EQUAL ACCOMMODATIONS of regular
trains.
PULLMAN CARS will be provided ON
these trains for those who make their
reservations in advance. Pullman berth
rate from Charlotte to Portsmouth
$3.50. Monroe and Hamlet $500. Seat
rate from Raleigh Is cents, from Dur
ham Is cents
Round trip rate from Rutherfordton
$500, Charlotte $500, Chester $3.50,
Wadesboro $500, Cheraw a. 25, Gibson
1925, Clarkton $3.50, Hamlet $3.50,
Lumberton $3.50, Maxton. 1926, Raj
eigh $500, Durham $500, Louisburg
$500, Henderson $3.50, Oxford $3.50,
Weldon $500.
TWO WHOLE DAYS IN NORFOLK.
Raleigh and Durham trains returning
leave Portsmouth at 900 A. NJ, Thurs
day, August 9th. Charlotte train 500 P.
NJ, August 9th, giving the public an OPP
portunity for visit to all Resorts in the
vicinity OF Norfolk and a most delightful
Seashore Outing.
For further Information apply to your
local ticket agent, Or write to
c. II. GATTIS,
Travelling Passenger Agent,
Raleigh, Nc.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-07-23
And This in the North.
Judge Will Not Allow Negroes Ad-
dressed as Mister and Mistress
In His Court.

Wilmington, Del, July 1.-THE
queerest ruling ever handed down in
Delaware tribunal has been made
by Judge Cochranei in the Wilmington
municipal court. He directed that
witnesses should not refer to negroes
as "Mr.," or "Mrs.'' or Miss" In
order to enforce his decision he fined
Christopher Brooks, negro, 50 and
costs for contempt OF court because
he forgot himself after being warned
and again called Sarah Archer,
negress, "Mrs. Archer"
Brooks was charged with breach
of the peace and "Mrs Archer" was
the prosecuting witness.
AS Judge Cochrane did not cite any
precedent, the only apparent reason
for his ruling was that he disliked
hearing negroes called 'Mister" and
mistress" in his court.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-07-23
The Tax Dodger the Biggest Rascal.

Southport Herald.
We wonder how many there are of
those listing taxes who gave in a
true list of their property. About
the biggest rascal on earthis the tax
dodger-who gives in his property
to the list-taker at about one-fourth
what he knows and what other peo-
pie know it is worth, and then per-
iures himself by swearing to it on
oath. Ii the law was. strictly en-
forced few examples would be made
and the tax receipts would be larger.
Strange to say this tax lodging is
not SO much the poor as among
those better fixed.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-07-23

Malaria, Chills and Fever and all ailments re-
sulting from deranged condition of the Liver,
Kidneys and Bladder. Woods Liver Medi-
cine is a tonic to the liver and bowels, re-
feves sick headache, constipation, stomach,
kidney and liver disorders and acts as a
gentle laxative. 1t is the ideal remedy for
fatigue and weakness Its tonic effects on
the entire system felt with the first dose
The S1.00 size contains nearly 21a times the
quantity OF the soc. size In liquid form
Pleasant to take. Sold by kerner-M cNair
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-07-23
Hon. John H. Small.
Greenville Reflector.

Greenville Reflector.
s. The nomination of Hon. John II.
Small by the congressional conven-
ton OF this District at Plymouth
Thursday, for the sixth consecutive
term, was well merited honor to
that distinguished gentleman and
shows how highly he is esteemed by
the people of his district. He is tru-
ly most faithful representative,
and the people have learned that it is
to their interest to keep man in
congress who is able to do some
thing for them.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-07-23
The Republican Ticket.
Charlotte Chronicle.

bHdf1OlCt tnfOnlcle-
In view Of their approaching State
convention, the Republicans are -sug-
costing states. This is the latest
ticket presented in the Industrial
News:
Governor-Cyrus Thompson, of
OnslOW.
Lieutenant Governor - Charles
Toms, of Henderson.
Secretary of State-William J. An
drews of Wake.
Treasurer--L. l.. Jenkins, of Gas
ton.
Auditor-O. +. Pool, of Alexander
Public InstructiOn-J. J. Britt, Of
BumcOmbe.
Attorney Generally. P. Bynum,
af Guilford.
Corporation Commissioner-Chas.
J. Harris, OF Jackson.
Agriculture-J. Y. Hamrick, of
Cleveland.
Labor and Printing!. NJ. Ray,
of Mecklenburg.
Insurance-T. T. Hicks, OF Vance.
Electors at Large-John Hol-
combe, of Wilkes, and J. E. Flower,
OF Sampson.
1t is safe to say that Dr. Thomp-
son will get on the ticket somewhere.
Mr.. Ray, the suggestion for Commits
siOner of Labor and Printing, is a
Charlotte man and his nomination
seems to be assured. l.. L. Jenkins
father was one time Treasurer of the
State. There are few ADLER lawyers
any where than Judge Bynum, and
if he will accept the nomination for
Attorney General he will get it. The
Republican ticket offers a number of
interesting possibilities.
Health Coffee" is really the closest Coffee
Imitation ever yet produced. This clever
Coffee Substitute was recently produced by
DR.. Shoop, of Racine, Wis. Not a grain OF
real Coffee in it either. DR.. Shops Health
Coffee is made from pure toasted grains,
with malt nuts etc. Really it would fool an
expeft-who might drink it for Coffee. No
20 or 30 minutes tedious boiling. Made in
minute" says the doctor. Sold by all
dealers
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-07-23
Rev. |. w. williams Testifies.

Rev. |. w. Williams, Huntington, W. Va,
testifies as follows: 'This is to certify that
| used Foley's Kidney Remedy for nervous
exhaustion and kidney trouble, and am free
to say that Foley's Kidney Remedy will do
all that you claim for it. Sold at Parker's
Two Drug Stores
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-07-23

Are you a victim of ner vous
Indigestion Drink Smith s Lith-
la Water and it will cure you.
it has cured others when a II
other remedies failed. Thomas
Brothers sell Smiths Lithia
Water in Henderson.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-07-23
STATE OF NORTH CAEpLlNA,
INSURANCE DEPARTMLNI.

Raleigh, n G., May l, 1919.
/, James II. Young, Insurance tomEnisa .o.
er, do hereby certify that the above Is 'Tar
and correct abstract of the statement "i 'ay
Grand Fraternity, Fraternal order. =
Philadelphia, Pa, filed with this Dr pP.i,,
ment, showing the condition OF -liH "'''
on the 31st day of December, 1901 a.,
Witness my hand and official seal iif '''
JAMES L. YOTNG.
Insurance Commissioner.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-07-23
NOTICE..


to of
Robert Taylor Summons.
This summonses you to appear at the next
term of the Superior Court of Vance County,
North Carolina, to be held at the court house
in Henderson on the 4th Monday after the
1st Monday in September, 1908, to answer
the complaint of Frances E. Taylor who is
sueing for divorce absolute from you on
the alleged ground OF fornication and adul-
terry. Complaint already filed. Take notice
that if you do not plead, answer or demHr
to said complaint at said term she win then
apply to the court for the relief aforesaid.
Herein fail not.
This 18th July, 1908.
L. 81 HENRY PERRY,
Clerk of Superior Court of Vance County.
T. T. Hicks,
Plaintiff Attorney.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-07-23

The Singing Class concert is worth
more than the small price OF adj
mission. You also help a most
worthy institution by patronizing
the entertainment at the Grand
Theatre next Tuesday night. Ad-
mission %. 30 and so cents.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-07-23

4 RICH farmer in Delaware, aged
20 years, was planning to marry
13-year-old girl, and to prevent the
marriage the old man was taken out
and lynched by the neighbors. They
lynch persons down South occa-
sionally, but the provocation is usn-
ally greater than to break up Il mar
riApe.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-07-23
STATE OF NORTH CAROLYN,
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
II =, Ioicrh u q A. t.-----

KaIelgh, n. e, MaN I 7. INUS /
|, James II. Young, Insurance Comml,.inr
er, do hereby certify that the above is a i'm.
and correct abstract of the statement oj III,
Grand United Order Sons and Daughters :;
Peace, Fraternal Order, of Newport N.,,.
Va. filed with this Department ID, wang M.
condition of said Order on the - day "A
December 1907.
Witness my hand and official seal the Js,
and date above written.
JAMES K. YOUNG.
Insurance COMMISSIONS
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-07-23

Use DeWitt's Little Early Risers, pleasant
little pills that are easy to take Sold at
Parker's Two Drug Stores.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-07-23

kitchin won North in Carolina. 1t s
winning the world over.-Farmville
IVA. Herald.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-07-23

The application OF Man Fan Pile Remedy
Tor all forms OF piles, relieves pain, soothes,
reduces Inflammation, soreness and itching.
Price SOC. Guaranteed to give satisfaction.
Sold by Kerner-McNair Co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-07-23

ONE OF the nobleSt institutions in
North Carolina is the Oxford Orphan
Asylum, established in 1872. Since
that time it has cared for over 2,4OO
children. Among the number are
some OF the valuable citizens OF
North Carolina, now using their i'll
fuence and power in the worlds bet
terment. Do you not think that an
institution that's doing such awork
as this deserves your sympathy and
support?
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-07-23
STATEMENT
Grand United Order OF Sonc
Daughters of Peace. of Newno,,
News. Va.

CONDITION DECEMBER Dist foo-
SHOWN BY STATEMENT FlIrn
Amount of Ledger Assets De-
cember 3 LIST OF previous year. 50.
sIncome-From Policy holders Nee9-3
Disbursements to Poicy-hod- ~ y
ers, not given; Miscellaneous,
sos. ..........-....................
Benefit Certificates in force De ''o
cember 81, 1906-Number
not giyen........-...-......... ...-.. mt ,,.,.
Benefit Certificates written or @'Fh
revised during year-Numbcr
not giyen............ --....-.........A Amt ,.,
Benefit Certificates in force De '''''
cember 31st, 1907-Numher
not given. .........-..... mt ,...
Claims unpaid December 3lst. e''"
1907-Numbern not given. &c.,. Ami not
Claims incurred during the o'''N
year-Number not given. .AInt..,..
Claims paid during the year 0''"
Number not given................A Amt Ma. .,.
Claims unpaid December 3lst. N''''
1907-Number not given. Aur nm,
Assessments collected during $40
the year....................... 900. mt uot,,ir
,.. ASSETS.
Cash in Associations Office Se,.,
No business given in North Carnln,
in 1907
Presidents. A. Howell Secrctarr-l..
miah Smith. Home Objects 25t6 ST.
Newport News, Va. Attorney for Serr,.'
Insurance commissioner Raleigh. \ =
Business Manager or Organizer Tor yn-,a
Caroiina-Managed from Home OiRre
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-07-23

JUST as we expected Mr.. Bryan de-
MES that he has ever stated in All In
terview with the negro Bishop Wal
tiers, as alleged, that he regarded the
action OF President Roosevelt in dis
charging the Brownsville negro sol
diers without honor as unjust, or
that he has discussed with IL negro
delegation the matter OF appointing
negroes to office, as claimed III an
other alleged interview. Wewere sat
isfied at the time this statement was
of kind with Tom WatsOn's charge
that Bryan had said he never had
and never would vote for an eX-COn-
federare soldier-bOth false upon the
face OF them. In the first place Mr..
BRYAN is not that kind OF man, and
in the second place if he was he is not
fool enough to say such Il thing OF he
felt that way about it.
tjtil1Nt tile ttIiolI vi lilc w H
mington, Delaware, Judge in ordering
that negroes should MOI be addressed
or referred to as Mr., Mrs, and
"Miss' i'll his court, and then to en-
force his decision. fined a witness
$500 and costs for contempt OF
court because, after being warned,
he called Sarah Archer, a negress,
Mrs Archer" the Charlotte ChrOn-
Gle makes this comment:
This incident would have furnished
n text for some heavy sermOniZing in
Northern papers if it had occurred in
n Southern court, but as it is, we
need not expect to hear much OF it.
The Chronicle INDUCES the further
remark that negroes in Wilmington,
Delaware, are almost as thick as
they are III Wilmington, North Car
DINA, and Judge Cochran has had
much to do with them in his court. "
Which fact doubtless accounts for
his ruling. Mrs. Smith" the wash
lady" and MIR JONES' the "stable
gentleman are persOnages the Del
aware jurist is not unacquainted
with evidently
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-07-23

BRADsTREET's trade review reports
midsummer quiet characterizes bus
mess generally, but good crop con-
ditions keep things moving forward
with confidence. Increased business
with the railroads and banks is a
good barometer of trade conditions
an encouraging sign-and judged
by this token the financial stringency
through which the country has been
struggling for several months will
soon be a thing OF the past.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-07-23

CONDITION DECEMBER Dist 7co-
SHOWN BY STATEMENT FlIrn -
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-07-23
STATEMENT
The Grand Fraternity Of PHILADELPHIA.
Penn.

CONDITION DECEMBER 31Sr. 1907. As
SHOWN BY STATEMENT FILED
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-07-23

Observation-Disclosures Castor. SecTrtat!
w. E. Gregg. Home Ohice-l4If -"
street, Philadelphia Pa. Attorney l"r ~
vice-insurance COMMISSIONS. RhllGh' ~
{. Business Manager or ORGANIZER !"
North Carolina-Managed from Home ''ii'F