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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20
BOLIVAR, THE BIG ELEPHANT,
DEAD.

The press dispatches tell us that
Bolivar. said to be the largest ele-
plant ever iii captivity, has just
died in his prison house at the Zoolog-
ical gardens i'll Philadelphia. Many
Of the GOLD LEAFS readers will
doubtless recall having seen this
famous elephant with Forepaugh's
circus more than % years ago when
it Travelled this country before
it became merged with the Sells
Brothers show. He went "bad,'
though, and owing to his enormous
size and strength his unrulv temper
made it unsafe to carry him about
with the show Being unsuitable for
exhibition purposes on this account
nobody wanted Bolivar and he
could not be sold. Rather than kill
the big brute Adam Forepaugh do
mated him to the city of Philadel-
phia This home city, for the Fair
mount Park Zoo.
Bolivar had but one rival in cap
tivity, Jumbo, Barnum's noted big
elephant whose tragic death occurred
several years ago in Ohio where the
show was exhibiting. Jumbo was
the taller of the two but was not so
heavy and we'll proportional and
therefore less imposing in appear
ance. Bolivar was much heavier,
weighing six tons, or 10000 pounds.
He was purchased by Adam Fore
paugh about 30 years ago and was
supposed to be about 81 or SO years
old when he died For 20 years he
| had been confined in small enclosure
in the Philadelphia Zoo, chained
down in his prison house, where he
was viewed by thousands and hun
dreds of thousands of people as he
swayed his ponderous frame from
side to side, swung his massive head
up and down and tapped his huge
ears, denied all privilege but to eat
and drink and gaze out of his rebel
lious little eyes at the curious crowds
that daily passed in review and
looked at him from a distance.
Poor old Bolivar. Twenty years
Il prisoner. And all beca use he was
a bad elephant, when he might
have been good and delighted great
er numbers. His life but finds {
parallel in the lives of many human
beings. Because they too are baC
and do wrong they are doomed to
all existence within prison walls anC
amount to less in the eyes of thu
world than did this dumb brute who
had neither conscience, society no.
a higher Authority to answer to.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20
THE CHAMPION WATERMELON
RAISER.

Wake county seems to have the
champion watermelon raiser of North
Carolina. The Raleigh correspond
ent OF the Charlotte Observer writ
ing under date of the 10Th, says:
One of the street sights today was
the arrival of Mr. T. c. Morris, whose
farm is near Raleigh, and who has
the honor OF being the champion
watermelon raiser of North Carolina
and of the South, he having taken
the prize at the jamestown EXPOSE
ton last year. In his big two-horse
wagon were twelve melons and the
average weight OF these was 50
pounds. On one vine there were 231
pounds of melons His prize winner
last year weighed 80 pounds and he
will have some as large as that this
season.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20
FLUCTUATIONS, GENTLEMEN.

Mr.. G.. c. Moore is to be cOngratu-
lated that he was not nominated Tor
Commissioner OF Agriculture by the
Democratic convention at Charlotte;
and while the State loses the services
of one who would have proved him
self a most capable and useful official
in this position, the Charlotte Ob-
server Publishing Company will ben
eft by such loss. The recent an
nouncement that Mr.. Moore had be-
come associated with the Observer
Publishing Company as circulation
manager OF it's three publications,
the Charlotte Daily Observer, the
Charlotte Semi Weekly Observer, and
the Charlotte Evening Chronicle, was
received with genuine pleasure by
the friends of Mr.. Moore and the
friends of the interests he will repre-
sent. It is a fine combination Of tai
ent. energy, capacity and worth all
around
Charles Cotton" Moore needs no
introduction to the people OF North
Carolina. AS president OF the North
Carolina Division of the Southern
Cotton Association he rendered val
liable service to the farmers OF North
Carolina and his work brought him
in close touch with the people all
over the State. And in his new field
we doubt not that he will prove the
right man in the right place. We
felicitate the Observer Company and
congratulate Mr.. Moore on the very
happy alliance they have formed. 1t
is a StrOnr combination.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20

AVERY is dead Mcneil is dead,
and other bright spirits of North
Carolina journalism have gone the
way of all things earthly; and while
the profession they adorned spoorer
for their passing, there are those
still left to embellish the pages Of
current newspaper literature whose
abiding presence is source Of constant
cause for rejoicing. In proof OF this
read some of our State exchanges
every day and week. In the hurry
and grind OF everyday work there
not infrequently appears some article
that would do credit to an essayist
or poetic genius. We are reminded
of this by the fine sentiment and
beautiful language employed by Ed
itOr Johnson of Charity and Children
in describing a recent visit to the old
home, and some comments thereon
by Editor Wade Harris of the Char
lotte Chronicle, who speaks OF the
beauty OF visiting the old home, and
declares: "Heaven bestows a bless
ing upon one every time it permits
it, and here is the real soul-thrOb of
it all, the greatest benedictiOn-
"'To have sat by the side of the
woman whose silent life and work
have been a constant inspiration
from babyhOod to manhOod's
prime "
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20
SERVES THEIR PURPOSE.

The Winston-Salem Union Repub-
Hcan of last week prints the SANDER
Gus cartoon from Tom Watson's
paper labeled 'The Pink Tea and
Fried Chicken Social at Fairview,"
and editorially makes this reference
thereto:
''If Editor Daniels, of the Raleigh
News and Observer. who is now head
of the National Democratic Literary
Bureau, should desire the loan of the
cut upon the first page of the Repub-
ican, no doubt Mr.. Watson, of the
Jefersonian would grant the favor.
Mr.. Daniels was at Fairview at the
time but for some reason his pic
ture was omitted. Only the colored
guests were honored by a snapshot
on this OCCASION
This alleged incident has been de-
MED emphatieally and repeatedly, by
gentlemen who were present and in
position to know the truth or falsity
Of the statement Mr. Daniels was
at Fairview at the time as the Win
ston paper says and has himself put
the stamp of untruth upon it in a
lengthy editorial published in his
paper. But the falsity of the story
makes no difference to the Union Re-
publican and other papers of it's kind
as long as it serves their purpose to
repeat the Islander by cartoon or
printed words.
But the desperate straits to which
the Republicans are reduced must be
| pleaded in extenuation of their con-
duct. The Democrats have got 'em
on the run and in their frantic efforts
to check the tide that has set i'm to-
ward Bryan they scruple at nothing.
| Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure any case
of kidney or bladder trouble that is not be-
| yond the reach of medicine. No medicine
| can do more Sold at Parker's Two Drug
stores
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20
Bryan Knocked Them Silly.
Greensboro Record

Greensboro Record.
Mr. Bryan's speech accepting the
nomination seems to have knocked
the opposition silly. 1t was SO differ
ent from what was expected that
they have not recovered from the
shock. At the present writing most
of the editorial references to it have
been complimentary, but those that
hate him were SO astonished that
they havenot yet had time to criticise
it. The truth is it is hard to criticise
and as a campaign document is
worth all the hand books in The
country. Print a million or two in
large readable type and send them
out.
Z Pain anywhere stopped in 20 minutes sure
with one of DR.. Shops Pink Pain Tablets.
The formula is on the % cent box. Ask
your Doctor or Druggist about the formula
Stops womanly pains, headache, pains any.
where. Write DR.. Shoop, Racine, Wis, for
free trial to prove value of his Headache, OF
Pink Pain Tablets. Sold by all dealers.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20
For Treasurer.

To the Voters of Vance County:
[ hereby announce myself candidate
for reelection to the Office of County
Treasurer, subject to the action of the
Democratic primaries. The support of
my friends in all parts of the county is
asked and will be appreciated. Ii elected
| promise the same faithful public ser
that have endeavored to bring to the
discharge of the duties of the Office dur
ing my incumbency.
W. E. GARY.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20

Mr.. T. W BECKETT, of Louisburg,
delivered the address at the meeting
of the old soldiers of Davidson
county. and the Lexington Dispatch
says this about it: The address of
Hon. 7. W. Beckett, candidate for
Attorney-General, was one of those
rare talks that make one oblivious
OF the passage OF time. The gentle
man won the hearts OF Davidson vet
Grams and pleased all of the large
audience that gave him Il rising vote
OF thanks at the end. We trust that
Mr. Beckett, able, genial and true,
will visit Davidson county some
more
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20
For Register of Deeds.

To the Voters OF Vance County:
hereby announce myself a candidate
Tor reelection to the Office of Register OF
Deeds OF Vance county, subject to the
action OF the Democratic primaries.
with what fidelity have performed the
duties OF said office the people know. |
respectfully ask the support of my
trends, and pledge myself to the came
faithful service of the public in the future
that / have endeavored to give in the
past.
K. W. EDWARDS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20
For the Legislature.

To the Voters OF Vance County:
| hereby announce myself a candidate
for the Legislature, subject to the action
of the Democratic primaries The sup
port of all Democrats is respectfully So
licited and il elected l promise to serve
with an eye single to the best interests
OF all the people of the county.
BENNETT III. PERRY.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20
For Sheriff

To the Voters of Vance county:
| hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for sheriff of Vance county, subject
to the action of the Democratic conven-
ton. Promising to well and faithfully
perform the duties of that office if elected
| respectfully ask the support of my
friends. J. N. TUNSTALL.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20
K. W. EDWARDS.
For Sheriff..

TO the Voters of Vance County:
L hereby announce to my friends that |
am candidate for the Office of Sheriff of
Vance county, subject to the action of
tne democratic convention. | solicit
the support of my friends for this office
and pledge to them my best efforts If
elected, to discharge the duties of the
Office faithfully.
Respectfully,
JOSEPH s. ROYSTER
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20
For Road Commissioner.

To the Voters of Vance County:
hereby announce myself candidate
for reelection as Highway Road Com
missioner, subject to the action OF the
Democratic convention Promising il
elected to give that faithful and constant
attention to to the duties involved which
the Importance of the position requires,
/ ask the support of my friends.
HENRY A. DAVIS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20
For Sheriff.

To the Voters of Vance County:
l hereby announce myself candidate
for the Office of Sheriff OF Vance County,
subject to the action OF the Democratic
primaries. and ask the support OF Demo-
Gratis in all parts of the county l shall
abide your decision and if elected pledge
my best efforts to a faithful and salts
factory discharge of the duties of said
Office.
Fl NJ HIGHT
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20

WHAT fall, my countrymen, From
Taft to Butler, Think OF it and then
think some more. Candidate Taft
was invited to attend the Republican
State convention which meets in
Charlotte, but he sent regrets. This
moves the Greensboro Record to
offer coincidence to the Queen City
in this fashion:
Charlotte must take Butler instead
OF Taft, at which she is no doubt
we'll pleased. One thing is dead sure
MIR. Taft cannot, to save him. look
and dress so neat as Butler. When
he gets on that high hat and Prince
Albert he is out of sight.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20

THE sheath gown has been de
scribed rs a garment that looks like
a bath robe with q hairlip. That
part Of the anatomy revealed by the
sheath gown is not to be compared
to ANYTHING.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20

Judge and jury should feel as much
bound to do their duty as a soldier
on duty. When they try cases as in
the sight of God, with no fear Gilman
or the devil. then a man who COM
mits crime in high life will be tried
as common criminal Then there
will be fewer murders and other high
crimes and misdemeanors and more
respect for the courts and for our
laws. Let the mills which grind out
Justice grind slow, if you please. but
grind to powder.-Albemarle Enter.
prise.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20
For County Commissioner.

To the Voters of Vance County:
hereby announce myself a candidate
for reelection as a member of the Board
OF County Commissioners, subject to the
action OF the Democratic primaries. The
support of all my friends in all parts of
the county is asked and will be appre-
ciated. If elected [ promise the same
faithful service that l have endeavored
to render for the last two years, which
service, trust, speak for itself
JAMES A. KELLY.
Henderson, &c, June %, 1908.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20

When the baby is cross and has you wor-
ried and worn out you win find that little
CASCASWEET, the well known remedy for
babies and children, viii quiet the little one
W a short time. The ingredients are printed
plainly on the bottle. Contains no opiates.
Sold at Parker's Two Drug Stores.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20
TO NIAGARA FALLS.
PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TOUR AT
VERY LOW RATES
Via Seaboard Air Line Railway Sep.
TENDER 2nd-Party Will be Away
Is Days-In Charge of Mr.. and
1rs. G. n. Gattis-A De-
IiQhffuI Trim

r1rs. c. II. Gattis-A De-
IightfuI Trip
To points of interest in and around
Niagara Falls, Toronto, Buffalo, Alb any,
day trip down the beautiful Hudson
river, New York, Philadelphia, Atlantic
City and Washington City, at VERY
LOW RATES, both Railroads and Ho-
tells, European and American plans, per-
sonally conducted by Mr.. C. Fl. Gattis,
Travelling Passenger Agent Seaboard
Air Line Railway, and Mrs. Gattis; leav-
ing points in the State Wednesday morn
ing September End, returning home
about September 10th, with three (3) to
five (5) days stopover at the principal
points OF interest.
Round trip Railroad fare will cost
about $35 90 from Raleigh and Durha am,
and the same basis from other points,
and Pullman cars will be provided for
the exclusive use of the party with ad-
ditional cost of about $1,000 per berth,
though two (2) occupying the same
berth the Pullman will be only half of
the above amount for the entire trip.
SPECIAL LOW SIDE-TRIP RATES
will be made for the party over the
Richeleu 4 Ontario Navigation Co.,
Atiof5oio boASC LiCCUl IL W., q
Belt Line, Niagara Transfer Co., Niagara
Navigation Co., and the Niagara Falls
Park and River Co., and any other of
the side-trip routes that the party may
desire to take.
The trip is made at the lowest possible
party rates that can be secured as the
party will travel on party rate tickets
for ten or more people, and nothing
will be lacking in all the necessary ar
engagements to make the trip pleasant
and comfortable for ali.
Amore delightful time could not be Sc
lected, as early in September is the most
attractive season of the year for parties
to visit Niagara Falls and the East.
Time will be spent in Toronto during the
Great Canadian Fair, and also during
the opening OF the theatrical season in
New York, Philadelphia and Washing
| ton.
Those interested should write to the
| undersigned at once for detail inform a.
| ton. Illustrated booklets, and the first
applications get the lower berths.
G. III. GATTIS.
Travelling Passenger Agent.
Raleigh. n G..
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20

BEYAN's speech Ofacceptance seems
to have been a knockout blow to the
enemy. 1t was 50 different from
what was expected that the opposi-
ton has not yet recovered from the
shock.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20
For Sheriff.

To the Voters of Vance County:
announce myself a candidate for the
Office OF Sheriff of Vance county, subject
I the action of the Democratic conven-
ton. | solicit the aid of my friends.
W III PARRISH
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20
For County Commissioner

To the Voters Of Vance County:
| hereby announce myself a candidate
for reelection as County Commissioner,
subject to the action of the Dem ocratlc
primary. |. G.. BOBBITT.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20

The position made vacant on the
Superior court bench by the death
of Judge Frederick Moore, was ten
dered by Gov. Glenn to Hon. Locke
Craig. of Asheville The honor was
declined, however, the duties of Judge
taking one necessarily away from
home most of the time, and then the
salary is no great inducement. Mr..
Craig no doubt would have filled the
position with honor to himself and
credit to the State, and many of his.
friends will regret that he could not
see his way clear to accept.
AIR b. y. Duke. of New York, pres
ident of the tobacco trust, is prepar-
ing to build a mansion at Durham
to take the place of his present resi-
dence there, that will cost 500, 900.
State Exchange.
Mr.. Buck Duke (James Buchan-
am is president of the American To-
bacco Company, and Mr.. B. n.
("Ben'D Duke is treasurer. The
former is accredited with being the
brains-organizer and master spirit
OF the tobacco trust, while the
latter is entitled to no small degree
of credit for making this great corpo-
ration what it is.
THERE is more i'll being than SEEM
ing-a great dealmore in fact. ''Esse
Guam Nideri '-bein" rather than
seeming-the motto of North Caro-
lma-is good one and Il true one.
TO quote an exchange, Joel Chandler
Harris did not look like a literary
man. did not talk or act like one.
and, for that matter, always refused
to consider himself as one. But
Uncle Remus' has been translated
into twenty-seven languages, and it
would not be easy to name any Amer
lean author who will be surer of his
readers hearts a hundred years
hence
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20

There are many limitations of SDeWitt's
Carbolized Witch Hazel Salye but Just one
original. Nothing else is just as good In
sist on DeWitt's. 1t is cleansing. cooling
and soothing. Sold at Parker's Two Drug
stores
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20

The Wilmington Starpredicts that
this is going to be another 1892
election year-a perfect Democratic
landslide. Mr.. Taft is not going to
be anywhere, it thinks. And there
are Others who entertain the same
opinion.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20

Bees Laxative Cough Syrup recommended
by mothersfor young aud old is prompt re-
lief for coughs. colds, Group, hoarseness,
whooping cough Gently laxative and pie as
ant to take. Guaranteed. Should be kept
in every household. Sold by Kerner-McN air
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20

The corn is said to he very fine,
but what's the Use when no 'juice"
can be made from it? Apples are
scarce; making brandy to beat Jack
Robinson. And all it costs is $500
a gallon. So high that nobody but
a prohibitionist can afford to drink
it-Greensboro Record.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20
Judge Fred Moore Dead.
Charlotte Observer, 18th.

The Observer records. with great
distress, the death of Judge Fred
Moore, of the Superior court bench,
at his home in Asheville last evening.
The intelligence is a shock, because
there had been no preparation for it,
and it will be a grief to all who knew
him personally or had seen him on
the bench, for personally he was a
most engaging gentleman and in his
public capacity an able and a just
Judge. OF the gentlemen who consti-,
tute the fine judiciary OF North Caro-
lima, there are none who surpass him
in noble bearing, in elegant dignity,
in all the qualities which from time
immemorial have caused North Caro-
linians to regard judges as superior
class, a class apart. Without any
spirit of subserviency, for our people
never knew that. they have ever en-
tertained d certain reverence for the
| judiciary, and without effort Judge
| Moore fOstered in them this becoming
| reverence. His first court was held in
Charlotte in 1898; his last court here
was in June, 1908; and he remarked
| before leaving that it would be many
years before he was here again. He
died at the early age of thirty-nine,
having been on the bench ten years.
Frederick Moore was born in Bun
combe county. His father was Daniel
X. Moore. a farmer of Clay county;
his mother Matilda Caroline Dickey.
of Macon He was educated in the
public school of Hayesville. Clay coun-
| ty, studied law at the University:
was licensed in 1892, practiced at
| Webster, jackson county, with his
cousin, Walter Z. Moore, ex-Speaker
of the House, and January /, 1895,
went to Asheville to practice with
another cousin, ex-Juuge Chas. A..
Moore. In November, 1898, he was
elected Judge from the fifteenth dis
tirict to fill the unexpired term of
Judge Norwood and was reelected
for the term OF eight years. He was
married November 81, 1895, to Miss
Leila n. Love, OF jackson who, with
four children, survives him.
| .>~sS>-
The little attacks of stomach trouble and
stomach disorders will undoubtedly lead to
chronic dyspepsia unless you take something
for sufficient time to strengthen the stom-
ach and give 1t a chance to get well. Ii YOU
take kodol in the beginning the bad attacks
OF Dyspepsia will be avoided, but if you
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20

FOLLOwGNG the wireless telegraph
comes the wireless telephone. French
inventors claim to have so perfected
a wireless telephone that conversa-
tions have been exchanged at q dis
lance OF 30 miles. This is the work
of only four months and the inven-
tors express confidence that they can
make great improvements in the APP
paratus. enabling the exchange of
conversation up to 600 miles.
'pREsIDENT Roosevelt has issued
IL statement that he alone is respOn-
sible for the discharge of the negro
regiment at Brownsville, Tex, and
that Secretary Taft had nothing to
do with it." No we'll informed per-
son believed otherwise, but Secretary
Taft publicly endorsed the President S
act ali the same-and would SO de-
clare his approval if not his compile
ity now but for his candidacy.
EVERY time the Republicans pre-
tend to cry and blow their noses or
put on sympathy for til" old Confed-
crate soldiers, one can t help but
think of the time n few years ago in
the Legislature when the Republicans
turned down a One-legged COnfeder-
ate for doorkeeper and put in Il
negro.-COncOrd Times.
And refused to adjourn the Legis-
lature in honor (the birthday ami
versary) of Robert f. Lee, but did
adjourn in honor of old Fred Doug
lass. q negro.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20
WEEKEND SUNDAY EXCURSION RATES.

$3.50 Observation-Disclosures and Re-
turn.
The Seaboard will sell Weekend tick
cts Henderson to Portsmouth and re-
turn, until Sept. 6, 1908, at rate OF 81. 80
for the round trip Tickets will be sold
Tor any train leaving Saturday and for
train No. 81 leaving at 500 Sunday
morning, good to return until and in
GLIDING Monday night following date of
sale.
For further information apply to
Ticket Agents, or
c.a.eA11Is,7.P.A-, J.T.ELn0RE, Agent,
Raleigh, N. G.. Henderson, N. C..