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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-05-27
President Taft in Charlotte.
Charlotte Observer, 2lst

Charlotte Observer, list.
Without forfeting any small repu-
tation for sObriety OF statement
which We may possess it is ditticultto
do President Taft Charlotte visit
Justice. The President gave great
and unmixed pleasure. Carolina
people, who think they know true
man from u masguerader when they
look into his eyes after long ac-
Guaintance with the story OF his fife,
have made up their minds about
William Howard Taft. They like
him thoroughly, they admire him
thoroughly. they are glad that this
William Howard Taft is President OF
the United States What he said to
them was in itself manly and attract
i've; backed by his presence it came
with power.
The Mecklenburg Declaration of In
dependence, ''antedating by over
twelve months the National Decla-
ration at Philadelphia" naturally
received due honor. In dwelling
upon this memorable act OF early pa
triotism President Taft expressed his
earnest desire that all sectional lines
disappear There is less sectiOnalism
now, he declared. than existed "even
in the decade before the civil war.
and there will soon be none at all.
He verged toward politics only twice:
when he declared with manifest sin
certify his previously stated belief
that for the public good each State
should have a strong opposition
party. and when he declared with
sincerity no less manifest that no pO-
litical motives whatever entered into
the recent iudgeship appointment.
Mr.. Taft, handsomely introduced by
Governor kitchin, had his hearers
according him spontaneous applause
from first to last. The audience be-
lieved in the man and the man be-
lievpd in the audience 1t was an
hour filled with the spirit of genuine
ness, of good-fellowship, of uplifting
patriotism.
Mr.. Taft is CHEEKY, clear-eyed and
rs transparently honest as a man
who has placed conscience before am
bition all his life should be- No more
| wholesome individual has ever come
to Charlotte. Then, too, he is what
the Scotch call ''canny" and what we
here in the South call folks" The
people of Charlotte and of North
Carolina are greatly pleased to have
had him as their guest. Your health
and happiness, Mr.. President.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-05-27
The President.
Iarlotte Chronicle, May goth.

charlotte chronicle. May 10th.
Hon. William II. Taft, President of
the United States. is the guest of
Charlotte today. In former days, it
was the custom of people who wanted
to meet a President and shake his
hand to Journey to Washington for
the pleasure and privilege. 1t has
come to pass that we have a Presi-
dent who visits the homes OF the
people to greet them there and to
shake their hands. The visit of
President Taft 10 Charlotte is a
great honor to the city. to the State
and to the South. 1t is greater be-
cause he makes it even before he had
settled down into the routine work OF
the presidency. He might easily have
excused himself on the ground that
he'd scarcely entered upon his term OF
office and that the pressure OF his Of
fetal duties would keep him at home
but not so. 4 delegation OF citizens
from Charlotte called upon him to
lend his presence to the celebration
of the anniversary of the Mecklenburg
Declaration of Independence. He
gave the delegation an interested
hearing, and approaching the wor-
thiness OF the cause, gave his imme-
date and cordial consent to visit
Charlotte. In his action in this mat
ter, Mr.. Taft displayed the spirit of
a broad-minded and patriotic Presi-
dent-a President, not Of section,
but a President of a united country
Charlotte welcomes Mr.. Taft as its
guest.
The Chronicle halls him as the best
friend, save one, it has ever had in
the White House.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-05-27

mpnt by th-' present. commandant.
Our good work has been recognized,
favorahl, reported upon and re-
wardpd by the authorities to whom
we are responsible. The annual in
sl,4,.tnr from The War Department,
Washington, ID. C., found conditions
very mnrh improved over last year.
This stat. of affairs has not been
brought nbnnt by one, or two, men,
l,4rs of the battalion alone, but by q
concerted effort OF the whole military
body to make the organization for
which we are responsible a highly
creditable one.
Our young men are recognizing
more and more each day the assist
anca the department offers in prepar-
ing them for LIES duties. which re-
quire the qualities OF self-contrOI,
Self-rrliHnce and the organizing of
units into bodies. the handling and
controlling of met: AMI the disciplin-
ing OF raw material.
To the commissioned and non-com-
missioned personnel OF our present
battalion, the department extends its
sincere appreciation OF the efficient
and amicable manner in which the
many duties of the battalion have
been performed by them. All have
manifested an earnest interest in
their work and have ua turally raised
our standard.
Signed JOHN $. E. YOUNG,
First Lieutenant. United States
Army. COmmandAnJ.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-05-27
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

With LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they can
not reach the seat OF the disease. Catarrh is
n blood or constitutional disease, and in
order TO cure it you must take internal re-
medies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, and acts directly on the blood ana
mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not
quack medicine. 1t was prescribed by one
of the best physicians in this country for
years and is a regular prescription. 1t is
composed OF the best tones known. com
posed with the best blood purifiers, acting
directly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination of the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results in curing
Catarrh Send for testimonials free F. J e.
CHENEY & CO, Toledo. O.
Sold by all Druggists, Toe.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-05-27
A. & NJ. Cadet Officers.
The Final Dress Parade At
tracts Big Crowd-The Evo-
lutions Show the Excellence
of Drill and the Appoint
ments for the Ensuing Year
Are Heard With the Great
est Interest.
News and Obsel yer, 10Th.

News and Obseiv 10Th.
The final dress parade OF the A. and
NJ. College Cadet Corps. held at four
O'Clock Monday afternoon on the col
lege grounds, attracted a large
crowd. 1t was an event full OF interest
and the evolution. Of the cadet sol
diers we're done with the precision OF
the regular soldiers.
The officers for the ensuing year
were announced at dress parade, the
following being read:
GENERAL ORDERS NJ NJ b f r
THIRTEEN.
/. By direction of the president
and upon the recommendation OF the
commandant, all Offices heretofore
filed in the corps OF Cadets are de-
clared vacant. to take effect May 81 :,
1909.
2. BY direction of the president,
upon the recommendation OF the com
mandant. the following promotions
and appointments are hereby an
nounced. to take effect June ! 1909.
These officers and nOn-commisSiOned
officers to fill vacancies existing in
the Corps of Cadets for the year
19O9-191O, viz:
Static. K. Jordan, ma jOr; W. l..
Manning. first lieutenant and adlu-
tant; l.. l.. Hood, first lieutenat and
quartermaster; J. II. Peden. sergeant
major; J. l.. Martin, color-sergeant.
Band-C. E. Walton, captain: |. n.
Tull. first lieutenant; W. f. Davis,
second lieutenant; W. r. Phillips.
second lietenant; E. Lee. second leu
tenant; O. NJ. Sigmon. first sergeant;
r. II. Wade. sergeant: J. W. Robinson.
sergeant; l.. E. Steere, sergeant; r. K.
McCracken. sergeant; ID. r. Hinkle.
sergeant; j. G. Matthews. corporal;
J. f. McGee. corporal; H. P. Murray,
corporal; C. NJ. Taylor. corporal.
Cnptains-T. B. Summerlin. J. f.
Robinson, f. A Seidenspinner, W. NJ.
Npalp
First Lientenants-R.E E. Gill. T. H.
Thompson. R. l.. Morgan. W. H. Crow
Second Lieutenants-M S. Maves,
f. l.. Winslow, W. Fl. Wells, r. S.
Bond
Additional Second Lieutenants-L.
D. Moody, J. L. Springs, K. BOwditrh,
c. B. Stainback
First Sergeants-W. H. Davis, F. T.
Pedeu. g. W. Gillette, W. j. Hall.
Sergeants-J. P. Qniner Y. E. John
ston W. p. ThurstOn. j H. Brown.
William Bailey, NJ. F. WYATT. e. A.
Sppas. E M. Evans. K. BRYAN. n. r.
Martin. J. NJ. Beal, Rufus Boylan.s C.
f. Bell. P. n. Pittenoer, F. g. Tucker.
r. S. Fairly, W. P Sngg, H. Q. Best,
E. WadswOrth.
COrporals-P. B. Ferebee, j. r
Mullen. T. B. Williams, j. c. Small.
R. w Howell. 0. W. Smith. A. H.
Bond. Fl. NJ. Walton. A. L. Faulkner.
s. II. Mitchiner. E. l.. Sherlock, F. A.
DpsPortps W. Fl. Kern. r. G.. Deal. r.
S. LEcas. F. B. Sherwood, j. NJ. Har-
den, William Caldwell. A. w. Wine
coff, c. W. Lee. II. B. Tice, 7. B.
Cooper. H. NJ Seasons. j. c. Cosby,
N. b. Stevens NJ. F. Sugg, S. B. How
arr, J. q. Kellogg. H. P. Whitfield.
3. 1t affords the department. II
great deal of pleasure and satisfac-
ton to make Il record of the fact that
the year we are now finishing has
been the most progressive one during
the administration of the depart
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-05-27
Why 90 Elsewhere?

Our agency will show convincing evil
dence of 35 years extensive sale and
Paint. All dealers in other paints com
h h%n Cannot furnish !aIs equal evidence
painting with Metal Zinc Oxide combined
with White Lead. Zinc is imperishable
and makes the L. & NJ. wear and cover
like gold. It's colors remain bright and
lasting. Don't need repaint for 10 to 10
years. Besides it costs one-third less for
paint. Sold by Melville Dorsey.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-05-27
HENRY H. ROGERS
Death of a Powerful Figure in ,
financial World.

Henry H. Rogers, vice pre>i,)an,
the Standrd Oil Co., moving spiri,
the organization of the Amalgana," =
Copper Co, builder OF railroads ,'.I
philanthropist, died at his hnna :.
New York on the morning ofth41a.
from stroke of apoplexv II.
Rogers was 60 years old. Tho
mains were inferred a Fair Hays,
Mass, the native town of tile i.
ceased, Friday.
Henry Fl. Rogers was one 81 n.
most successful men in the StanJarl
Oil group. He began life aS "a nnr.
boy at Fair haven, and retaiu.i af.
legal residence there until the la, ~,
his death.
He Is variously reported a> com.
mencing life as u newshoy ana .
driver OF grocery cart. Mr.. Rorar.
was a man of many friends ana nm
enthusiastic yachtsman. Untilre,an,
ly he held the reins of the Stapdsr,
Oil Company following the r4rfr.
ment of John ID. Bookseller II
though j. ID. Archbold attended +.
the routine management of theoraa,
corporation.
His fortune is variousiv estimated
from $50,000.O00 to SO. 900 0un
which will make his son. II II
Rogers, Jr., one of the richesr men +,
the country
The death OF Mr.. Rogers follows
closely upon the completion of H..
great railway project to the no..
complishment of which the cnprpi.,
OF his later years. his genius for
organization, and a considerable
portion of his private fortune Wen.
devoted. This was the building of
the Firginian Railway, n line which
opened up a rich bituminous coal
country in West Virginia extending
443 miles from Deepwater. " Va
to a Underwater terminal ut S..uap>
Point, Va. This road was distinctly
an individual undertaking Of Mr.
Rogers and he personally bore the
greater part of the cost of its con.
structiOn, which has been estimated
at $4O,OOO,OO0. Mr.. Rogers had ON.
barked on his venture some time prior
to the fiancial panic of 1907, and the
work of building this line went ON To
It's finish mainly because ofthe energy
and faith which he applied To tn.
achievement of his purpose.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-05-27

THE Charlotte date line was very
much in evidence last week-and as
the press dispatch men would mad
yertently write an e." Immediately
following, North Carolina had some
glory shed upon it also. And for this
We should be grateful-tO Charlotte.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-05-27

''No-Drip' is the most clever little silvered
Coffee Strainer ever invented. Get one free
from DR.. Shoop, Racine, Wis, by the Coupon
plan. The Coupon and DR.. Shops new
book on Health Coffee sent to any lady
requesting them. You can trick any one by
secretly serving DR.. Shops Health Coffee
at meal time. Your visitor or your husband
will declare he is drinking real coffee-and
yet there is not a grain of real coffee in DR..
Shops Health Coffee. Pure grains, malt,
and nuts give Health Coffee its exquisite taste
and flavor. No 90 to 80 minutes tedious
boiling. Made in a minute" Try It from
your grocer and get a pleasant surprise.
II. III. package 25c. Sold by all dealers.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-05-27
Finest Soldiers in the World.
Charlotte Chronicle.

CnarlOUte CnrOnlcIe.
When you see a cavalry drill or an
infantry drill by United States regu-
lars, you see the finest military man
oeuvres in the world. The sort of
men Uncle Sam has sent here this
week increase the respect of the
people for the military Establishment
of this country. The men are Of the
finest type of PHYSIQUE They are of
the robust young manhood of the
country, fine fellows. all, and watch
ing them go through the evolutions
and bearing in mind that they are
but an atom in the great military
service of this country, one can but
wonder at the idea of any power or
combined powers whipping the United
States. Soldiers such as Uncle Sam
has in his service were never born to
be conquered.
The military drill is one of the
most fascinating things imaginable.
The infantry drill, with it's dress
parade finale, is an inspiring sight,
but the cavalry drill stirs the emo
tiOns OF the heart. One does not
know which to admire most-the men
i'll the saddle or the intelligent horses
under the saddle. The more the
people see OF the troops of the United
States, the greater the pride they
take in their country. The govern
ment makes no mistake in sending
detachments out from the various
army posts. Our soldiers are the
finest in the world.
In every instance the man who has
just finished has a great advantage
over the one who is just going to do
it. Demonstration is the greatest
enemy of agriculture, and for that
matter of every other culture
Farm Journal
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-05-27

Hoarseness. bronchitis and other throat
troubles are quickly cured by Foley's Honey
and Tar as it sOothes and heals the inffamed
throat and bronchial tubes and the most
obstinate cough disappears. Insist upon
having the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar.
Sold by ". W Parker, druggist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-05-27

CHARLOTTE has cause to be proud
OF it. And North Carolina has cause
to he proud Of Charlotte.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-05-27

Many weak, nervous women have been re-
stored to health by Foley's Kidney Remedy
as it stimulates the kidneys so they will elm
mate the waste matter from the blood. I'm
purities depress the nerves, causing ner-
vous exhaustion and other ailments. Com
mence today and you will soon be well.
Pleasant to take. Sold by W. ". Parker,
druggist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-05-27

LAST Thursday was a great day III
Charlottesville biggest in the history
of all the Mecklenburg Declaration
Day ceIebrations-only marred by
the rain, which didnOt wet the Presl-
dent nor dampen the ardor and en-
thusiasm Of the thousands upon
thousands OF visitors and home folks
who turned out to participate III the
festivities OF the occasion and DO
honor TO the Nations Chief Magis-
tratp
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-05-27

PREsIDET Taft made himself solid
with the Mecklenburger5 all right.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-05-27

II you desire n clean complexion TAKE
Foleys Orino Laxative for constipation oDd
liver trouble as it will stimulate these organs
aud thoroughly cleanse your system which
Is what everyone needs in the spring in ,.r-
der to feel well. Sold by W W. Parker
druggist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-05-27
Rogers Virginian Road.

Norfolk. Va, May ia railroad
system, 446 miles long. stretching
from Sewall's point, Norfolk, to Deep
water, W. Va, personally built at a
cost of $40, 100000 and opening up
100000 acres of coal domain in
the kanawha coal field territory,
tells the story of triumph in this
State of the greatest ambition of
Henry III. Rogers, whose sudden
death from apoplexy occurred at his
home in New York at an early hour
this morning.
1t was little over seven weeks
ago that Mr.. Rogers, the guest of
honor at a twenty-dOllar- a-plate din
ner, amid Il notable assemblage, with
his spirits attesting his qualification
at living to see the dream of his life,
the Virginian Railroad, realized, cele-
brated in Norfolk the opening of
that system. Mr.. Rogers had spent
a good deal of his time here going
over the work ofplanning, construct
ing, completing, and inspecting the
road which he built and owned.
The Nirginian Railway was begun
in March, 1892; completed February
II, last, and was formally opened
April ,, last. The presidents and
other officials of number ofraiway
systems, Mark Twain and OTHERS.
Joined with him on this occasion.
On the occasion of his visit to
Norfolk at that time, Mr.. Rogers in
spected the new steel pier of the rail-
road, attended public reception in
his honor. and then made a tour of
inspection over the system.
The death of Mr.. Rogers is greatly
lamented in this city and elsewhere
the man and his great financial and
industrial achievements were known
and appreciated.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-05-27

1t is all over now even to the shout
ing, but the rain still continues. Yet
Charlotte had a great celebration
and the rain that married it, means
a bigger cotton and corn crop than
the South would have had il it had
not rained on the Goth of May. SO
we are the gamers. ali around. Mr..
Taft enjoyed it all, and the next time
Charlotte wants to get him here it
will only have to say the word
Charlotte Chronicle. 21st.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-05-27

We are detOting considerable space
this week to the speeches OF President
TAFT at Petersburg and Charlotte,
both OF which will well repay the
reading OF the Petersburg speech
only Il brief extract is given but 1t Is
enough to show the fine spirit ana
temper Of the whole. The President s
Charlotte speech is printed in full as
is Gov kItrHIn'S IntrOQuctlOn-Wtli
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-05-27

Ii You expect to get the original Carbolized
Witch Hazel Salve, YOU must he sure it is
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel SaIve. 1t
is good for cuts, burns, bruises, and is espec-
tally good for piles. Refuse substitutes Sold
by al druggist
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-05-18
WAGES OF $4,000
STEEL WORKERS
GO UP JUNE |
Former Scale to BE Restored
in Two Weeks
FULL TIME FOR SIX MONTHS
of Orders for Iron and
Steel Products Responsible for
Restoration

Pittsburg, Penn, May 1S.-The
80 600 employees of Independent iron
and steel works in the Pittsburg dis
trict. whose wages were cut 10 per
cent. on April /, have been notified
that on June | the old scale of wages
will be restored to them, and, further
than that, they will be expected to
work at least full time for the ensu-
ing six months. An accumulation or
orders for iron and steel products is
given for the decision to restore the
cut in wages, while bad news has not
come from Washington in relation to
tariff matters.
The Republic Iron and Steel Com
pany, vita plants all over the country,
was the first to spread the news that
the old wages would be restored.
The Shenango Furnace Comapny
and w. P. Snyder Company, which
control practically the Independent
pig iron end of the trade, and which
were among those to make the 10 per
cent cut some weeks ago, also CON
frmed the report that wages would
be restored to tne old-time basis
June /. The Jones & Laughlin in
terests, with about 10000 men, will
also place wages back on the old basis
on the same date.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-05-18
TRUANTS MAKING
TROUBLE FOR
OFFICIALS
Girl Committed to Industrial
School at vergennes
MORE CASES TO BE. HEARD
Authorities Losing Patience With Par
ents Who Neglect to Observe
the Law

Sarah Thayer, the fourteen-year-
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Thayer, was before Judge E. II. Hol-
den in the municipal court Monday
on the charge of truancy. She was
convicted and sentenced to the in
drustrial school at Vergennes where
she will be taken at once. The term
of the sentence is fifteen months.
1t is the purpose of the school
authorities and the truant officer to
enforce the law regarding truancy to
the letter. During the past few weeks
the number of truants has been un-
usually large and has caused much
trouble to the scnool authoritieE
When parents are notified many
do not try to cooperate with the
officer in compelling their children to
go to school. Parents must bear in
mind that in case like this there
are only three things that can be
lone by the parents namely, cooper
ate with the officer to send their
children to school and avoid trouble;
subject themselves to fine for not
sending the children to school, or al
low their children to be sent to the
indrustial school at Vergennes.
More prosecutions under this act
will soon be brought before the local
court.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-05-18
MRS. TAFT TAKEN
Ill WHILE ON
AN OUTING
Has Nervous Attack While on
Short Yachting Trip
HURRIED TO WHITE HOUSE
Family Physician Says Few Days Rest
Will Restore Her to Usual
Health

Washington, May 1S.-Mrs. Tart
suffering from a slight nervous break
down. was taken i'll yesterday while
on her way from this city to Mount
Vernon on the yacht Sylph with
party of friends, and was hurried
back to the White House.
Ii was said at the White House
that there is no cause for alarm, and
that Mrs. Taft will probably be all
right again in a few days. She was
unable to be present in the evening at
an official dinner at the White House.
President Taft himself prepared the
following statement in regard to Mrs.
Taft's condition
Mrs. Taft is suffering from slight
nervous attack. Sac attended the eye
ear and throat hospital in the morn
ing where Charlie Taft underwent
slight operation on his throat. She
was with him for several hours. She
then started with the President and
small party of friends on the Sylph
for Mount Vernon.
"The excitement, neat and exertion
were too much for Mrs. Taft's nerves,
and the party was obliged to turn
back before reaching Alexandria.
Mrs. Taft was quickly carried to the
White House
THE doctor says that after few
days of complete rest, Mrs. Taft may
be able to resume her social duties.
DR.. Delaney is in attendance.
Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Taft's sister,
acted as hostess at the official dinner
at the White House in the evening"