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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-03-11

think alike some subjects. she thought the old
hresh; the neghbors in, and of them said that
could never that big machine with that little engine
and another said that would have picnic
we did not know anything about her before
lett YOU on the night got The engine of YOU men,
showed my Henry about the engine and sml
ed and don't you forget it. My machine large 30 Ruth
lin and has all attachments and formerly by II.
T. Steam Engine and the way that Woodpecker engine
pushes that machine IS mystery. Mother is tcked to
death as she that the Billy horse fatally
hurt, would not have engine horse either She
morning we thought would wood but do you sup.
pose that Henry and all the of could get plague
onthing started No Sir read the directions care
FULLY and noticed where ii said words
but no was completely licked and so was Henry
that was almost sick | was discouraged and heavy
you to come quick that could hardly walk but had not
gone far before heard Henry holler Hello Pop we
didn't have the switch on had scarcely about
return when heard the engine Henry had it started and
the way we sawed wood caution 1t makes laugh
to see how quick the engine gets down Job you
will write and tell you how like it. |
Yours truly
SAMUEL BROWN.
p. S.They all tell the story
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-03-11
Letter From Sammy Brown
PIN OAK VALLEY, II. f. D. No. /. I-2o.'oS.

fT113Ef !, N y. ANU. 7 :, t. y 90.
Mr.. HUFFMAN:-Well it was
pretty late the other night when
we got home with the engine
and Mother was somewhat pro-
voked as she did not want me to
oct one We did NOT alMaus.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-03-11

Ask for the Best Bread-MAc-
KAY's.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-03-11

get one. We did not always
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17
New Uses for Cotton.

Charlotte Chronicle.
One of the things the Chronicle has
never been able to understand is why
the farmers of the South nave not
adopted cotton bagging for baling
cotton, instead of paying tribute to
the tariff burdened jute. By using
cotton bagging, they would not only
get a cheaper article and one as good
as iute, but they would create a mar
ket for low-grade cotton that would
put money in their pockets. We are
reminded of this by the action of
the Southern Wholesale Grocers' AS
ISOLATION. recently in session at Ashe
vile, in recommending that the mer-
chants give preference to all goods
packed in cotton bags, instead of
burlaps and iute They urged all
-four, rice. grits, sugar and salt
manufacturers and all packers and
dealers to use cotton for bags and
coverings. This movement ought to
succeed. Cotton covering is cleaner
than burlaps or jute. and az the
grocers truthfully claim, the adoption
of cotton bags would increase the
business of the cotton mills and have
a good effect on the raw cotton mar
ked. The suggestion is an excellent
one.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17
A Southern GenlemaL.
Charleston news and Courier.


About six months ago the Society
OF the Cincinnati had its general con-
| vention in Charleston and On an al
ternOon when the sessions had closed
one Of its distinguished members, re-
puted to be d man of great wealth
from a Southern point OF view, and
an ex-Confedrate soldier, was at the
union station, in this city, to take
the Northbound train for his home
in Virginia. A tall, bearded man OF
about 50, plainly dressed and wear
ing a SLOUGH hat, he looked to be the
unpretentious but virile Southern
man that he was. The eagle and rib
bon insignia of the Cincinnati was
still on the lapel of his coat; he had
come from a gathering OF the Society
to the station. The usual crowd OF
arriving and departing travellers
thronged the rotunda about the
ticket office.
Here, John, take this grip into
the car" said the gentleman to the
negro who had accompanied him
from the hotel, a rather humble and
shabby appearing black boy without
the natty livery that hotel porters
commonly rejoice III. When the
negro had done half a dozen little
chores and reported, hat in hand, to
inquire if anything further was
wanted, the gentleman handed him
tip.
Thank you, Cap'in,' said the
negro, Il hope you'll come down and
see US again"
Much obliged to you, John,' re-
piled the Cap'in and, extending his
hand, shook the hand of the negro
boy and said, 'good-bye.'
The negro was not surprised; there
was nothing remarkable in the Incl
dent; it was not the first time that
he had waited on a Southern man
of distinction, but the bystander,
who was not surprised either, Won
| dered if it would occur to al of the
delegates to the conventions of the
Cincinnati from Massachusetts or
Pennsylvania to show publicly this
kindly, gentle consideration for the
humble "darkev" who had faithfully
attended to their little needs as he'd
ministered to the comfort of this gen
tleman, Mr. Joseph Bryan, described
as the foremost citizen of Rich
mond.' and who last Friday night
was called to his reward.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17
Suitable.
A Hurry 10 lob.

While ii will he some years before
we will he able to sail the Panama
canal. picliiu" Panama hats from the
bushes alon- The banks. yet the dcci-
sion Of congress to make it q .ock
rather than 4 sea level canal NAV
hasten til" time so that so3'c of us
now Twin" may reap the benefits of
the labor.
y sea level canal looks the incest on
paper. nut somehow it is hard for us
TO take much of an interest il pIoi-
ect that will he completed in The year
500 or thcrelhout
How do we know what kind of a
race will he inhabtiug this country by
that timcE If it j. the Chinese they
might thank us for the trouble of dig
ging the canal. but what would we get
out OF it,
If we started to build sea level
canal airships might have put boats
out of business by the time it was
done. and the people might at once
proceed to fill it up. SO as to make
use of the ground for raising garden
truck
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17
Senator Daniel.
Virginian-Pilot

Norfolk Virginian-Pilot
The announcemt from Richmond
that the senior Senator from Nir-
ginia is again to be given a clear
field will be hailed with satisfaction
bv both the rank and file of the
Democratic party.
That there are other SONS OF the
State who might fifty aspire to the
honor under different circumstances
need not be said, and it reflects credit
on these that they share the popular
sentiment which comedies to Major
Daniel continued tenure Of the post
SO long as his health and strength
are equal to its demands. He has
been signalIy honored by his constit-
uency; and his lofty integrity and
fidelity of service have repaid the
debt in kind. To no public man OF
our time has a tribute higher or
more deserved been paid than when
on the occasion of his last re-elec-
ton by the General Assembly the
representatives OF the opposing
party Joined with his politicalfriends
to make the choice unanimous.
Major Daniel stands for all that is
best and most worthy of perpetual
ton in Virginia's past and he is an
exponent of all that is most admir-
able in her present aims and future
aspirations. He is a man of strong
convictions and frank expression.
On matters of principle he is always
sound. On questions OF policy he
has differed at times from some OF
his friends who have been and are
constant to his political fortunes.
Such honest differences have neither
shaken their confidence nor attach
ment to one of whom all men know
that conscience guides his every word
and act,-that no consideration save
that of duty gains any hearing at
the bar of his Judgment. 1t is that
which binds the popular heart to
Senator Daniel with links as Of steel
He is lifted up above the plane where
the temptations of self-interest beset
the weak and unwary, and every
Nirginian is proud to be sure that
the escutcheon of the Commonwealth
will take no stain while in his keep
ing. And not at home alone does
his name stand forth as emblematit
of those public virtues which are
above suspicion and beyond price
but among his colleagues in the Sen
ate he yields that influence which
only the spotless toga can com
mand and throughout the length anC
breadth of the country he is looked
upon as of the nOblest type o
the broad patriot and incorruptibl'
| statesman.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17
Properly Rebuked.

An exchange says very fat lady
got on a train recently, and as she
was taking the seat in front of two
young men, the would-be funny man
said: "Look at that fat woman in
front of us, she's been eating yeast, "
And this joke they enjoyed hugely.
At the next station the Joker got
off, but as he was passing the fat
lady she stopped him and said,
young man, if you had eaten more
yeast. YOU would have had better
raising and been better Bred And
this joke the other passengers are
still repeating.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17

There are several kinds of music
That are rated pretty fair.
Some of it you have to pay for.
Some of it is free as air,
But 10 music is so gladstone
AS the bright and cheerful tune
That comes floating round the cornes
When the whistle blows at noon.
Slowly drags away the morning
IN the office or the shop;
Time is certainly Il laggard.
Almost threatening to stop:
Heavy grows the pen and ledger.
Saw and hammer take on weight.
But they fall down when the whistle
Opens up the monday gate.
In the piercing information
OF the message that it sings
There are promises in plenty
Without any kind of strings
Rest. rag chewing or a saunter
And q pipe or two. no doubt,
Not to mention the subStantials
That the dinner pail pans out.
There are melodies in plenty
That assail our weary ears
Ragtimc. classic. steam pianos
And the music of the spheres:
There is piping in the cleaning.
There is baying ut he moon
But they're every one back numbers
When the whistle b "ws at noon.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17
1edicine That Is Medicine.

Il have suffered good deal with malaria
and stomach complaints, but | have now
found remedy that keeps me we'll, and that
remedy is Electric Bitters: a medicine that
is medicine for stomach and liver troubles
and for run down conditions says W. c.
kiestler. OF Halliday. Ark. Electric Bitters
purify and enrich the blood tone up the
nerves, and impart vigor and energy to the
weak. Your money will be refunded il it
fails to help you. soc. at Melville Dorsey
drug store
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17
A Naval Voice.

What do you think of my voice"
she asked after trying a selection
from I'll TrovatOre.
ut makes me think of sailors" he
replied.
"Of sailors? Why should it do
that"
at has tendency to die at c.
Chicago RecOrd-Hera
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17

The South may we'll keep silent
under the lash of her enemies for the
cruel murder of the brilliant Carmack
by two ''prominent" citizens. There
is much reason for the sharp criti
cism we are receiving. In this Sec
ton of the country human life is as
cheap as it is in the wild West. We
must begin to hang some prominent
citizens or continue to suffer in the
eyes OF all the world. Goebel. Con
tales, Carmack! And yet we make
tall pretentions to civilization. -
brownsville Charity and Children.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17
Mrs. McRaney's Experience.

Mrs. NJ. McRaney, Prentiss, Miss, writes:
Il was confined to my bed for three months
with kidney and bladder trouble, and was
treated by two physicians but failed to get
relief. No human tongue can tell how sui
Tered, and had given up hope ofever getting
well until | began taking Foley's Kidney
Remedy. After taking two bottles felt like
a new person, and feel it my duty to tell suf-
ferlng women what Foley's Kidney Remedy
dld Tor me-" Sold at Parker's Two Drug
Stores
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17
THOUGHT Ii Was a Sewer.

He had nice little business, br1
the octopus came along and swallowed
him up"
Il should think he would have q case
against the city. They ought to Do
compelled to keep the streets in befteg
shape than that"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17
A Toast to Carolina.

Here's to the state of my native birth,
The dearest land in all the earth;
The land of cotton and the tall pine, too,
The fairest OF women and men that are true
The finest state in the land of the free,
And one that's respected from sea to sea.
There are wealthier ones but none out shine
her
Here's to nv home st a re North Carolina"
EDWARD PADGETT.
GastOnia n G.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17

eve wonder.' asks the Winston
Salem Sentinel. chow much time that
Country Life Commission will really
spend in the country?' Very much,
because the Pullman cars they travel
ed on had to 60 through the country
to get them to the cities.-NeWs ana
Obse1 yer.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17

The number of States that voted
one way on national issues and an
other way on State issues shows that
people are becoming more independ-
ent OF party control. The increasing
size OF this vote adds to the uncer-
tainty and anxiety with which party
managers carry on a campaign.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN,

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots ana herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
diSplacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, iihloid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains. backache. that bear
ing-down feeling, fiatulency, indiges-
ton. dizziness or nervous prostration.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17

Proof is inexhaustible that
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound carries women safely
through the Change of Life.
Read the letter Mrs. E. Hanson,
30i +. Long St, Columbus, Ohio,
writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
Il was passing through the Change
of Life. and suffered from nervous
ness, headaches, and other annoying
symptoms. My doctor told me that
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound was good for me, and since tax
ing it I feel SO much better, and l can
again do my own work. l never forget
to tell my friends what Lydia E. Pink
ham Vegetable Compound did for me
during this irving period"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17

The Statesville Landmark thinks
that the Legislature might devise q
better plan for securing proper
assessment of property for taxation,
but then the rabble is not yelling for
this.-Durham Herald
No, and doing something worth
while would be contrary to prece-
dent. -Statesvil Landmark.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17
Not In d Book

Il suppose they lived happy ever
after"
Where did you get that notion!
Didn't / tell you they got marriadT
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17
No Rest For the WearN

If a man sits down at set of sun
To count The things that he has done
His good wife will suggest q few
More things that he ought to do.
Detroit Tribune.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17

Coughs that are tight or distressing tick
ling coughs. get quick and certain help from
DR.. Shops Cough Remedy. On this account
Druggists everywhere are favoring DR..
Shops Cough Remedy. And it is entirely
free from Opium, Chloroform, or any other
Supplying drug. The tender leaves OF a
harmless lung-healing mountainous shrub
give to DR.. Shops Cough Remedy its cura-
tive properties. Those leaves have the
power to calm the most distressing Cough,
and to soothe, and heal the most sensitive
bronchial membrane. Mothers should, for
safety's sake alone, always demand DIR.
Shops. 1t can with perfect freedom be
given to even the youngest babes. Test it
once yourself, aud see! Sold by all dealers.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17
Dissatisfaction Guaranteed.

The climate as the seasons go
Doth still betray mans trust.
It's either cold and rain or snow,
Or else it's drought or dust.
Washington Star.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17
a Wau Out

Scientists say the supply Of coal is
nearly gone Then what'll we do?"
"Oh, burn coke. l suppose" New
York Times.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17

Calls to duty are Of various kinds,
but those are easiest heard which have
she largest salary attached.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17

The old fashioned way of dosing Il weak
stomach or stimulating the Heart or Kid
neys is all wrong. DR.. Shoop first pointed out
this error. This is why his prescription
DR.. Shops Restorative-is directed entirely
to the cause of these aiments-the weak
inside or controlling nerves. 1t isn't so
difficult, says DR.. Shoop, to strengthen
weak Stomach. Heart, or Kidneys, if one
goes at it correctly. Each inside organ has
its controlling or inside nerve. When these
nerves fail, then those organs must surely
falter. These vital truths are leading drug
gists everywhere to dispense and recommend
DR.. Shops Restorative. Test it a few days
and see! Improvement will promptly and
surely follow. Sold by ali dealers.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17

Preventics, the new Candy Cold Cure
Tablets, said by druggists to have four
special specific advantages over all other
Quinine nothing harsh or sckening. Second
They give almost instant relief. Third
pleasant to the taste, like candy. Fourth
A large box-4S Preventics-at % cents. Also
fine forfeverish children. Sold by all dealers
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17
The Lucky Man.

"She seems like a very reserved
girl"
Eyes. l wonder w, 1m for?'-SraZ
Eturfes -
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17

a Georgia court, SO the Houston
Post AYERS. has ruled that stenogra-
pliers are neither laborers nor artists.
We had always considered that the
average stenographer was something
CT an artistic at not laboring Rich
mond Times Dispatch.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17

Hands cracked and bruised from husking,
skin disease, tan. freckles, cuts, relieved at
once with Pinesalye Carbolized (acts like a
poultice). Draws out Inflammation. Price
25c. Sold by Kerner-MacNair Co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17

1t is not a bad idea to count those
people yOur friends who successfully
keep out Of your way.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17

Fearlessness usually has its root in
ignorance.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17
A Personal Appeal.

the great merit OF Foley's Honey and Tar,
for coughs, colds and lung trouble, you never
could be induced to experiment with I'M
known preparations that may contain some
harmful drugs. Foley s Honey and Tar costs
you no more and has a record of forty years
of cures. Sold at Parker's Two Drug Stores
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17
Music For the Masses.

Some people try to get to heaven at
excursion rates.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17
Humor ana Philosophy
By DUNCAN N. SMITH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

Promises are pleasant things, Dut
grocers don't receipt your bills for
them
The prayer that is made with both
bands is the one that is most apt to
tp answered.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17

y young and pretty sister is de-
lightful thing TO have if she is some
other fellows sister.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17

This from an exchange explains
itself: We are asked as to the origin
OF the saying. He isn't in it, 1t
was first used by an editor who died
and went to heaven and looked
around for the man who took his pa
per three years and left it in the post
office marked refused" without
paying for it.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17

Not to have
been evil seems
to be the idea Of
achievement that
many pc o p | c
have.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17
Steady Companion.

Haven't seen Mrs. Lighthead for
several days
''No: her bark is on the sea-"
Say, that woman can't go no place
without taking that pug dog Of hers"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17
Marked For Death.

Three years ago was marked for death
graveyard cough was tearing my lungs
to pieces. Doctors failed to help me- and
hope had fed, when my husband got DR.
Kings New Discovery" says Mrs. A. C.
Williams. of Bac, Ky. The first dose helped
me and Improvement kept on until had
gained So pounds in weight and my health
was fully restored This medicine holds the
worlds healing records for coughs and colds
and lung and throat diseases. 1t prevents
pneumonia. Sold under guarantee at Mel
Vile Dorsey's drug store. SOC. and 81 90
Trial bottle free
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17

A dictionary is
a large book that
most people have
lying about 20
give an air or
learning to the
blishment.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-17
Want Some One to Talk To,

" jill OOlIle ONO 10 ak o.
why DO old maids like catS?"
"OlG maids are women"
"Eou don't say. But what of it,"
Cats make good listeners"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-05-23

was received with burst of applause.
az she won the medal last year with
equal scholastic bril!iancy 96-57.60.
Dr. Dodge said in presenting the beau
titul trophy, You seem a mettlesome
sirl, as you won the medal last year."
The bendection followed, but no.
before Judge Bullock said our people
would be called on for private SUBJ
scription to erect the primary depart
nent building in the second ward. At
ter the audience was dismissed the
church was crowded with friends and
we'll wishers to congratulate the grad
yates and DIR. Sledd on his address.
Mrs. D. E. McIver played the ac-
compartment to the singing of the
school. Those seated on the stage
were Revs. Harrison, Dodge, Barnett.
Trustees w. T. Gary, Isaac Stevens
and Geo. w. Martin. DR.. Sledd, Judge
Bullock, Principal Workman and the
graduates.
The first three middle seats Of the
church were set aside for the teachers
and those who participated in the
musical program 1t was deeply re-
GREETED that Lawrence Price from Cit
rus county. one of the graduates, was
taken sick a month before school clos
ed and confined in the hospital AMI
N consequence was unable to win the
old medal, as his standing up to his
illness was 81, and his physical condi-
ton to weak to prepare an Grafton, for
| which he is we'll qualified in scholar
ship. One thing is certain Mr.. Price
tas the respect and love of every
pupil and teacher in the school, won
| by his high sense of manhood and
quiet. gracious manner. 1t was an
eventful evening and intensely enjoy
| able to all. 1t was II o'clock when
| the audience dispersed.