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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05
Poor BoWSer
The Martur
He Su.e rs and Suffers and De.
clares It's All the Fault O!
His Wife.
MIND Is SLIGHTLY OFF
Philosopher Seems TO B. Afflicted
With an Unusual Attack Of
Absentmindedness.
MIND Is SLIGHTLY OFF
Copyright. 1896. by II. pous!as.l

Copyright 1896. by H pous!as,l
N n RS. BOwSER and the cat were
M looking out of the front win.
dow the other evening when
Mr. Bowser came home from
the office. They saw him drop off the
street car at the corner. and they knew
that something had occurred To put him
out He came along down the walk
with scuT. scuff. seuff. his bead down
and his back bumped III. and Mrs.
meow. He scuffed up the steps. un-
locked the door In an uncertain way.
and there was no longer any doubt Of
what would happen
Mrs. Bowser greeted him pleasantly,
but he had nothing 10 say She led the
way down to the dining room. and he
followed without Il word. She had n
few little extras for dinner. but he
hardly tasted of the meal lie would
sip at his coffee and sigh; then he
would take Il mouthful of potato and
sigh some more; then he would look fix
edly at the beefsteak and the tears
almost started from his eyes.
Knew What Was Coming.
Mrs. Bowser was not alarmed. She
had seen just such fits before. She
knew what would happen as soon as
they reached the sitting room. but she
did not let it interfere with her appe-
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05
Lyncher Halls Capture.
Charlotte Observer.

We feel inclined to endorse every
word of the following comment of
The Lexington Dispatch on the cap
tnre of George Hall, the only one
among the lynchers of the negroes
who murdered the Lyerly family in
Rowan county to be convicted, and
who escaped from the penitentiary:
eve confess that we are not glad
that George Hall has been recap
tured, and we feel like things ought
to be done to the man who informed
or him for the paltry sum of ten dol
lars. George Hall,was a sorrycitizen,
an ex-cOnvict, hence without friends,
and Joined in mob of some five
thousand other George Halls and
Others, and lynched the Gillespie ne
groes who murdered the Lyerlys. Out
OF all that mob he only was convict
ed and punished for tramping the
law underfoot 1t is true that the
fact that he was the only one punish
ed does not lessen his crime; but we
see no justice whatever in sending
such man. to the penitentiary for
fifteen years, when many of his ilk
and scores of his betters were as
guilty as he. We have never been
able to see that matter as any thing
else but a farce We have no sympa-
thy for fall; he doubtless ought to
in the pen on general principles. But
somebody else ought to have been in
company with him when he journeyed
to Raleigh, and when he escaped and
especially since he has been reported
as leading an Industrious life in
Spartanburg, he ought to have been
suffered to continue to enjoy liberty
and support his family, which is
large and which is poor"
In view of all the circumstances
this looks like a pretty good case
for conditional pardon by the Gov
ernOr.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05
AUTUMN LEAVES.
The Change Of Color From Green &
Red or Yellow or Brown.

no Snan0e OF Soior from Sreeh 70
Red or Yellow or Brown.
Despite the commonncss OF autumn
colorings, we do not yet know the full
meaning OF autumn colors OF leaves.
We do know that late In the summer
the tree is preparing for the leaf fall
by drawing the valuable substances -
the leaf into the stem. Ii also ceases
to make chlorophyl (the green sub
stance Of the leaf which aids In the
making OF the plants food. and this
gradually fades away In the bright
light. BY fading 1t exposes TO view
any other colors In the leaf. and al,
leaves contain yellow coloring matters
called xanthophyl. whose function Is
not known, and 1t Is these which give
the yellow color to autumn leaves.
The red Is formed differently. In
bright light and cool temperature q
new substance. called erythrophyl Is
made from sugar and tannin In the leaf
cells, and ,that has n red color. \
brown substance Is also sometimes
formed, and. besides. the skeleton OF
the leaf itself turns brown as the leaf
dies. 1t is the various combinations OF
these substances that give the many
shades of autumn colors. Some stu
dents think these colors are useful
protection to the living protoplasm 0ife
materiaD of the leaf after the green
disappears, protecting 1t against the
full blaze of light. which Is injurious.
but others think the colors have no use
at all, but are simply the incidental
chemical result of the processes In the'
ripening and dying leaf.
As yet the weight Of evidence seems
to favor the latter view. but the mat
ter Is still unsettled. 1t il generally
thought that frost has something 10 do
with It, but II has not except TO hasten
II. Anything ~hich affects the vitality
OF the lear tends to hasten IT. for which
reason an injured branch Of n mapl"
will often show red autumn color e-e1i
In summer
The colors are brightes. where the
leaves receive the most brilliant SUD-
shlne.-Prof.-xsor W. r. Canon: I'm ~
Nicholas
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05

the pockets. came hack with the lost
glasses in her hand and observed:
You'll put them In the letter box
some day II you don't look out Whist
elseg"
Mr.. Bowser stood back aud fixed her
with his eye for a time and then point.
ed down to his shoes and fensely de
manded:
What do you call theseg"
shoes. :" she replied shoes with holes
In the toes and the heels AL run over
You put them on last evening when
you were cleaning up the back yard.
and this morning you forgot 20 change
20 the others. Ii was my fault.
ought TO go around looking Mt your
ieet. VIII you please forgive me? The
sock missed fork and n napkin after
You left the table this morning. WIN
you look through your pockets Tor
them? was going TO give cook an old
corset today. but couldn't find H.
Have you got IL on? one OF my night.
dresses Is strangely missing. Can YOU
account for IT, My belt with tho
rhinestone buckle can't he found I
don't think you could buckle il around
you. but you may he using IL for "a
stocking supporter. My last new shirt
waist
No One Loved Him.
Mr.. Bowser turned ON his heel and
walked down the hall TO lis overcos,
and hat and then left the house That
house was no place for II martyr. Mrs
Bowser was no Wife for n martyr. No
one loved him: no one sympathized
with him. He instinctIvely turned his
face toward the river, but he had hard
~ cleared the gate when the weather
got her sprinkling pot 10 work, and
down came II shower that drove him
under the nearest shade tree lie was
q martyr some more.
He stood there with his back bumped
up and the water running down his
spine. and Mrs. Bowser never came 20
the door to call him i'm and beg his
pardon. Indeed, as the rain came down
harder and policeman across the
street yelled 10 him to move on he
beard the guilty woman singing:
81 would not live Away:
ask not to stay
NJ. QUAD
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05
Howl, it May do Good.

The following is taken from an ex-
change and is commended to that
class of persons whom it fits:
Ifyou don't like every thing you see in
your home paper, go around the streets
and howl. The editor is never supposed
to make a mistake and of course cannot
DO so. Other people can, but the editor
is ubiquitous, omniscient, omnipresent,
omnipotent, ''omniverous." If you can't
see good point, don't fail to see a bad
one. II a thousand pleasant things are
said OF people, hunt for something I'M
pleasant. II you don't find it, howl
some more; if you do howl anyway.
Never mind your own business;watch for
something to find fault with in some
others mans business; this makes you
great.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05
Sure Winner.


Modesty wins in the story book.
Putting one finally over the crook,
Managing in the procession to pass
Creatures of gall and pretenson and
brass,
Plucking the prize,
To it's own surprise,
Quietly walking away with the goods
While the pretender elopes TO the woods.
Modesty wins in the laudable play.
Thwarted at first 1t will have its way.
Villains may foil it, but not very long.
In at the home stretch. ringing the gong.
1t will succeed
With commendable speed.
Tearing the roof from the house for ap-
Proving the kird of the drama that
draws.
Modesty. yes. in the book or the play
And in the song while the singer holds
sway,
But does it drag Off the honors in life.
Winning. a fortune an office wife.
Forging ahead
In the race on the dead.
Putting a crimp in the brazen and bold
Much as the fairy romances have told?
Need we the answer that's patent pro-
claim?
Not to the ones who are mixed in the
game.
Not to the ones who can see with their
eyes.
Though they are steeled by the world to
surprise.
Modesty? Yes.
But its glowing success
Isn't the kind that fellow can use
Buying provisions and garments and
shoes.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05
AT DAVIDSON COLLEGE.
Dr. II. L. Smith Tells Something of
What is Going on and What Is In
View at Davidson-The Institution :
Contribution to the Presbyterian
Church.

Charlotte Observer
DIR, Henry Louis Smith, president
OF Davidson College, spent Yesterday
in the city in conference, among other
things, with the architects relative to
the new library building which is soon
to beerected on the Davidson campus.
In conversation yesterday DIR. Smith
stated that the prospects were bright
Tor most successful opening of the
| college this fall although the fresh
man class will hardly be SO large this
year as that of last. He accounts for
this for two reasons, the more strin-
gent regulations regarding the en-
trance examinations and the effect of
the panic which seems to be more
| noticeable this year than last. Many
improvements have been made on the
Davidson campus during the summer,
| the two most noticeable features be-
ing the new sewer system and the
new dormitorv. The new library
building will be model of it's kind
and when finished will afford ample
shelf room for the present equipment
| OF 20, 900 volumes and any additions
that may be made in the years to
, come
That Davidson is doing more for
its denomination than perhaps any
other school of the kind in the South
was evidenced strikingly by the con-
tribution of the senior class last
spring to the Church. OF the SO or
53 graduates 26 are either preaching
or studying for the Presbyterian
ministry, which is enough to supply
two Presbyteries.
DR.. Smith is profoundly interested
in the growth of Davidson and need
less to add is doing a great work to
advance it's cause.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05
Money Prizes for Corn and Butter.

The State Board of Agriculture Of
North Carolina is this year giving
500 to the three boys in the State
making the greatest number of BUSH
els of corn on one acre of land The
first prize is $50, the second $50, and
the third $50, and the competition is
only open to boys between twelve
and seventeen years of age, living on
farms. Five prizes, amounting to
$75, will also be given to the five
dairymen scoring the highest number
of points on the single pound of but
ter each contestant is required to
send to the departments every month.
The highest prize for butter is $50
and the lowest So.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05
Nothing Left.

Eyes" she sighed. her voice laden
with regret. I'VE will have to give up
our trip to Europe"
HAS your husband had business re-
verses"
NO: you could hardly call 1t that.
We had bad luck In our home. The
plumber worked fifteen minutes In the
basement last week, and he will have
to be paid"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05
SeaOard Air Line.

ST. e. H. Gattis. d. = 4. and Mr. JAS.
H.. -Fr.. E. i. 4. SeabOard Air Line, are ar
-a- ..-g what will certainly be the most
-..-.-.4- and delightful tour OF the season.
tally is this 50 as the party leaves the
.......aas on September 1ht. 1909 the most
IE ..fgl time OF the whole year to go 90
-...- -IInmrr trip, and they Will visit all OF
H.. --.rrlpaI points OF interest in the North
n -a.agtpH- Niagara Falls, Toronto, Thous-
a.. Islands. Montreal. Quebec. Saratoga
- Gav- 10 New York City and PHILADELPHIA.
B.. .... 'a' New 1Ork theatres will be open in
s. attractive feature of this tour will
-la --ru no the historic Potomac. passing
grand old palatial home of The Father
i H.- t..ltrr.'
T..- -.... is 10 be made at the lowest pos
.-.-- consistent with the first-cIass
,... .rI n'hrr things connected with the
4 a..a viii include railroad fare, Pull
. .t.--I arcDmmOdHtions. meals sight
-.t-.- transfers, and in fact everything.
ru- .eceptiOn Of meals in New York.
f. l.a other minor expenses, nearly all
-.., -a.-a2 trips are included This last
.-- .- 20 cry good one az IL will enab bic
- -..--- Poo -H"nd the time seeing the sights
.s.- 'i- ether of the details. which will
naked affrg by Mr.. Gattis and Mr.. Ker
b of aaau have had wide experience in
.ar". OF the passenger service. Time
.--,.nt III Toronto during the Canadian
Il r-f.'n- and stops viii be made at all
'-.- sufficient length to enable the party
81 I'D the points OF interest without hur-
"a Mrs. Gattis and Mrs ker will chape-
II fl- tour, and ladies should not hesitate
II g. a.'u"- The tour will prove a most in
..- one \ very attractive illustrated
..f containing detailed Information can
t5 Ipou application by letter or in person
Pic. undersigned. and those Interested
arif" at once. as the party will posi-
De limited and those applying first
70. fine lower berths so it will be to
81 .I..rtag- to book early. Every detail
81 .rn IrEnngcd with the view to making
10 uu-' delightful and comfortable tour
.rr'Arr Information and booklet Civ
Liza .-t and itinerary Of tour write
&. H. GATTIS. ID. 7. A.
Raleigh, \. G..
s EEE. JE.. E PA.
raBr.nttr. y. {.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05
A Water Cooler Without Ice.
Sanford Express.


Messrs. J. R. Jones and w. C. York,
secretary and superintendent respect
lively of the Sanford Cotton Mill, have
invented what promises to be a use
full invention. 1t is a filterer and
water cooler which requires no ice or
chemicals of any kind. The invention
or water system is now in use at the
cotton mill and is giving entire salts
faction to all the operatives. By
using it the company will save about
$50 per month. Messrs. Jones and
York will have their invention patent
ed so that it can be placed in other
cotton mills and manufacturing en-
terprises in the country. To put it
in general use would mean saving
of thousands of dollars to the manu-
featuring industries OF the country.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05

Ii we are not mistaken the negro
who was convicted of a capital Of
fence here Saturday and sentenced to
the electric chair this morning by
Judge Lyon is the first to be sent
enced since the new law requiring
executions to be made at the State
penitentiary went into effect.-Lum-
berton RobesOnian.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05

whats meant by the word lock-
err" inquiries newspaper. We are not
attorney for people in this prohibi-
ton country, but we merely state
that they can stand on their right to
decline to answer any question OF an
discriminating character.-W Whining
ton Star.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05

French women have brought pres
sure to bear on the Chamber of Depu-
ties to repeal the act declaring that
the wife owes obedience to her hus-
band. Right here is where we line up
with our French sisters, for that law
is a great imposition on them as it
piles up against them such debt
that they will never be able to pay
it.-WilmingtOn Star.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05

A large detachment of negro cav
airy has been quartered at Fort
Ethan Allen in Vermont. The Yer
monters are raising a row and de-
handing that they be sent elsewhere.
These are the same men who de-
nounced the Texans for not wanting
negro troops located in their midst.
Comment unnecessary. - News and
Observer.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05

A good newspaper is an advertise
ment for the community in which it is
published 1t works daily to further
the interests of that community and
"boost it up" Still some of the big
gest merchants and firms in the town
never carry a line of advertising in
the local papers. They leave their
papers to depend on outside support.
New Bern Sun.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05

There are too many people in al
most every town who will not cast
their bread upon the waters, unless
assured beforehand that it will come
back again in a few days full grown
sandwich, ALI trimmed with ham, but
ter and mustard rolled up in war
ranty on the other hand.-Mt. Olive
Tribune.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05

There is an abundant crop OF
fruit around here, says the Inez cor
respondent of the Warrenton Record.
That means health, happiness and
wealth. The fruit industry in North
Carolina is growing. The man who
sets out a good orchard is a public
Observation-Disclosures and Observer.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05

The South Carolina papers are
stuck up because swarm of bees got
after two South Carolina girls. No
doubt those were North Carolina bees
which strayed away and thought they
had come across two Tar Heel sugar
plums.-Wilmington Star.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05

The Rocky Mount Record is show
ing the value of building and loan as
sociations and urging its people to
use them as the means to own homes
and build up the town. These as
sociations have been the best stimulus
to homecoming and the town that
lacks their assistance should secure
good associations and literally pat
roniZe them.-News and Observer.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05
Overlooked.

yisitor-And SO you're leaving Paris.
OF course you've been TO the Louvre!
Fair A1nerican-Yes; 1 bought this col
Iaret there. Visitor-Ah, no. l mean
the pictures, y know. Fair American
There, mommer. / said there was
gallery by that name-Punch-
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05

Senator Gore is by no means the
blindest member of the senate. When
the Aldrich tariff farce was being rail
roaded through, Mr.. Gore remarked
thus on the servility OF the Senate to
the voice of Aldrich:
"Mary had one lamb and it follow
ed her to school one day; the chair
man of the finance committee has
fifty lambs and they follow him every
"-Charlotte News.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05

To put tax on circuses that will
keep them out is in line with many
other things that We have been doing.
Poor folks do not know how to spend
their money to the best advantage,
anyway.-Durham Herald.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05
Begin With a Smile.
AlOyse F. Thiele.

Aloyse F. Thiele.
Welcome the dawning day with a
CHEEKY smile, and, even though your
heart be sad and troubled. the day
will seem all the brighter. Your smile
will work it's way into your heart,
and you will be more happy.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05
Couldn't Do II.

Now" said young Sapeid grandiy,
Il never talk scandal"
NO" murmured Miss D. Mure soft
~. 1T would be 50 unbecoming, you
know. as you always talk about your.
self"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05

The merchants who do not adver-
tise because the weather is little hot
should not complain If business is
dull. The dull season is the time to
advertise.-NewB Bern Sun.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05

DoN'T put all your eggs in one
basket" is an old saying which is
worth while remembering and apply
ing to tie every day affairs of life,
says the High Point Enterprise.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05

According to the reports from
Europe, the State of Wuerttemberg,
Germany, spends yearly $2.O5 an
acre on it's forests, and secures a
yearly net revenue of $500 an acre.
France spends 80 cents and earns
$1.75 an acre. This means a very
handsome profit from the State for
ests, but the conservation of the
water supply, the prevention OF the
washing away of the forest floor and
the denudation of the hill-slopes and
the maintenance OF our waterpowers
would represent infinitely greater
profits to our farmers and the man.
ufacturers.-COl State.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05
Another Use For u.

Now when we shut our eyes and buslA
Our castles In the air
They're not 50 hopeless as they were
The chances to get there
Are multiplied. you must allow.
An A1xShip takee,uD 70 than now.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05

Some people are good because it is
easier in some cases to help than 1t Is
to hinder.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05
Our Help Maids.
Harner'S BaZal

PCT
Louise-I'm in an awful boat. After
I started to bleach my hair l found
that | had only enough to do half of
it, and Nelson is coming tonight.
Julia-Never mind dear. Let him
sit on the perox-side.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05

We have committed the Golden Rule
to memory. Now let Us commit 1t to
ufe.-NADkhaR-
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05

Nothing helps the wheels of busi-
ness turn more than to grease the
axles with printers ink.-Greenville
Reflector.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05

They are quoting Thomas Jeffer-
son, Andrew jackson. Samuel J. Til
den and Grover Cleveland on Demo
cratic Principles" The principles are
all right but when we face a condi-
ton and not ii theory" the Demo-
Gratis OF This Day and Time have TO
act Observation-Disclosures Star.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05

1t is hard to put yourself in his
place, and then. too, it might embar
rass him.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05

Hawk Hawk Hawk your life away II you
prefer to rather than curing that terrible case
Of Catarrh by taking BL0ODINE, which viii
cure you- Large bottles SOC, sample mailed
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05
impossibility.

IF he had money he couldn't kee
it,
81 didn't know he was married"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05

The way some people talk you can't
help wondering if they are paid for it
at so much per word.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05
|, HumOr anG
|, Ph;.cc ny
By DUNCAN N. ..:..:fTzf
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

The only people who have plenty Of
money are those who don't need the
money.
Pretty clothes are necessary to n
woman unless she can't get them.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05
Delightful Northern Tour.
PERSONALLY CONDUCTED

Washington. Niagara Falls, Toronto,
Thousand Islands, MCutreaI, Quebec,
Four Days in New York City, at Very
Attractive Rates.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05

1t is as hard to
believe the things
t h a t we don't
hear as 1t is to
wer charges
that are II v G 7
made.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-05

Being able to af-
ford it has ruined
many a man.
The man who
goes out Of his
mind goes in t o
trouble.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-08
WON'T CONTEST LUCKY
BALDWIN'S WILL
A COMPROMISE IS EFFECTED
AMONG THE SEVERAL
HEIRS.

SAN FRANCISCO, April IA
threatened will contest over the es-
tate OF the late Lucky" Baldwin has
been prevented by a compromise ky
which Mrs. Rosette Selby, daughter
by the turfman's first marriage. will
receive about double the amount spec
flied in the will. The exact terms oi
the compromise are withheld by toe
attorneys on both sides.
The agreement was reached after
an extended conference between rep
rcsentatiyes Of the widow, Mrs. Lii
lian Bennett Baldwin. two other
daughters, Mrs Anita McClaughry
and Mrs, Clara Stocker, and Mrs Sell
by.
The original legacy for the later
was property in Los Angeles valued
at about $4,000,