VOL. XXII.
WELDON, N. C THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1891.
NO 27.
PRESIDENT POLK.
HE SAYS HE WAS MISREPRESENTED.
Always fair nnJ impartial it is the in
tention of tho Gold Leak to misrepre
sent noono or knowingly do them an in
justice. When w.i first read what 1W
ident lilk was allc 'eil to have Haiti in
his speech at Topcka, Kaunas (an pub
lished in this paper last week), we did
not helievo ho was correctly reported. We
did not believe Col. Polk thoughtless
enough to talk that way even if he felt
it. But when he remained silent and did
not deny the language reputed to him,
and after two men were credited with
having hem "interviewed" and added
their testimony to the reports already
sent out, it began to look like there was
something in it, and so as a matter of
news, and to show up the duplicity and
rascality of the muuhsp juicing Colonel if
he has indeed been guiiity of talkiug that
way, we published the article. But he
has broken the silence aud denies that he
was correctly reported. We publish
what he says, as it originally appears in
the Atlanta Omstitiititm:
A special from Washington, dated
September 22nd, says: President Polk,
of the National Farmers' Alliance, has
just returned from his western trip, and
to tho inquiry as to what foundation there
was for the report in the press that he
was threatened with violence while in
Wichita, Kan , by the old soldiers, he
says.
''Theio was no foundation for it what
ever. I never was treated more kindly
or courteously than by the people of Kan
sas, and especially by the old soldiers,
during my whole trip. I was peculiarly
gratified at my reception by the good
people of Wichita, and the large number
of old toldit-rs present. I s oke to an
immense crowd in tha opera house, and
was never honored by more narked ut
tendon anywhere. At the request of
some of my soldier friends, I referred to
the charge that I had mistreated Union
soldiers during the war. My language,
as reported by the Wichita Beaam, was
this: 'I am charged with mistreating
Union prisoners during tho war, and I
wanf to say that in its conception, in its
utterance and in its spirit, it is u mali
cious, premeditated and base lie, and I
dare the man who said so to stand up in
this audience and repent it. I never
captured but one Union prisoner in my
life, and if he was here to night he wuuld
bear testimony to the fact that I treated
him as if he were my brother.'
"I ojver held a higher commission
than third lieutenant during the war. I
never was in command of any prisoner or
prison mined, was never inside ot a.
Confederate prison.
THE SPEECH OF APOLOGY.
As to the dispatches chtrgtug that h
apologized in his spceces for having gone
into the Confederate service, and spoke
approvingly of a strike among the cotton
pickers of the South, Col. Polk said:
"It is totally and unqaliSedly false in
every particular. I uttered n sentiment
in Kansas or elsewhere, which, by any
forced construction, could have bivti ilis
torted into any sucti exprossnn it is a
lie out ot the whole cloth. I have never
uttered a sentiment in a Northern State
that I would not willingly repeat in any
Southern State.
As to the strike of cotton pickers, I
had heard nothing about it unitil my re
turn to this office
Malaria Literally mvns bad air.
Poisonous genus arisiug from low, marshy
land, or from decaying vegetable ma dr
are breathed into the lungs, taken op by
th' blond, and unless the vital fluid is
purili 'd bv the use of a gond m.-di.vo'
like Hood's Sarsaparillu, the unfnrtuna'o
victim is soon overpowered. Even ia loo
more advanced cases, where the terrible
fever prevails, this remedy has elfoeiod
cures. Those who are exposed to mala
rial or other poisons should keep the
blood pure by taking Hood's Sarstp.
lilla.
ForMalaria, Li ver Trou
ble, or Ir.difrestiortjiise
BROWN'S IKOH BITTERS
AN ACE OF SNOBS.
HOW THE BOU1KTV COLUMNS OK THE
PAPERS ARE USED TO FURTHER THE
SCHEMES OK AMHITUIUS PEOPLE.
Wo are in an age of snobs. Snobs
here, sn ibs then, snobs yonder; kindred
and congliitinoiis; dissimilar and sporadic;
snobbery local; snobbery national I
Thousands, excluding tho most sensi
ble and really best people, are aggressive
ly, puntingly aud agonizingly seeking a
station among the suobs, or what, in
misnomer, is called "social position."
These foolishly vain folks do not know
what "society," of which they so familiar
ly chat, really means; ignorant as they
are of an appreciable sense of helpful
co-relations, intercommunicablc common
alities of thought, and an intelligent in
terweaving of destinies for higher and
nobler ends of life To be invited to "The
Tea;" to be an iudispensible at the soiree,
to meet people who know certain other
people; or to successfully run the gaunt-
et of being black-balled at ' tho Club;"
albeit, to have it knowo that you go with
"the set" who are meaniuglessly called
"the best," any or all of these may con
stitute an eutrce.
None so thoroughly understand, and,
with a quick pecuniary scent, so keenly
apprehend the passion of silly men and
sillier women for social prominence as the
smart journalist. He knows that there
are ravenous appetites for the pabulum
served in the bocial columns; and he
serves abundantly. He understands how
coarse but ambitious folk in large cities,
where individuality is absorbed in the
mass of humanity, rely on journalism to
thrust them to heights and levels socially
conspicuous. Of course, to people of
quiet, cultured elegancies the method is
offensively loud.
Nothing is more gratifying to Mrs.
Would be than to read in the society
column that her daughter,
"Miss Kmma, will not bo at home
during the summer mouths. She will
be one of a very select party of young
ladies who will make a continental tour.
The party will visit the centres of art in
Italy, lounge awhile in the German
Forest; and, after a ramble among the
Alps, will return to America in time for
the social festivities of the autumn
season"
In truth, Miss Emma never intended
to go to Europe; she, in fact, has not
mouey enough to pay steerage passage,
Her old mamma, Madame Would-be,
wrote the item concerning her daughter
and scut it to tho paper. The society
edi'or gave it a few touches, and it ap
peared in the "social column." However,
the object has been attaiued.
On a sultry day in July, when Miss
E.iiina is found on a fifty-cent excursion,
she shrewdly iutroduces into conversation
an apology for her presence, wii.li the
statement that she has been bitterly did
uppoiuted; that just as she was ready to
leave for Europe, even after her baggage
bad been sent to the steamer, "poor
mamma," in descending the steps to kiss
her a last good bye, aecidently stumbled
and spraiiied her ankle; so painfully that
she. Miss Emma, was compelled from a
fi'.i.il suso to abindon her trip, and re
in j in, and uurse "Mamma." Possibly
tilt- lie may got into tho columns of the
same paper. By this ruse Miss Emma is
taking initial steps in "society."
I focieiy uitioli-o, or personal mention,
is the work, umially, of tho person most
interested in bi-iug "boomed" socially. If
the soviety editor is unacquainted with
thf! person or persons sending an item
'ou-jiruing himself or themselves the
m :i!iod of determining the fitness for a
plane miium; those supposed to be entitled
to extraordinary social consideration, is
by noting the n ime of the street, and the
number of the house where the person
lives, or where the society event took
pla.e, and then calculating from the num
ber of tho house, its geographical site,
and relatiou to certain quarters unmistaka
bio. Should a fellow asking a niche in
the wall with the "ociety god send in
the following notice concerning himseif, a
gLhee; aud the waste paper basket would
mark its submergence from publicity.
"Mr. J. Queen Elsni'ire, after a pro
longed stay in the Adirondacks, has re
turned to New York. Ho is boarding
with the widow Snipes, within a stone's
throw of Castlo Garden."
However, should J. Queen Elsmore
shrewdly write and send tho following,
the item will appear in print :
"Mr. J. Queen Elsmore, after his out
ing season in tho Adirondacks, is again
in the city. He has Ctted, with exquisite
taste, a bachelor suite of apartments oppo
site the residence of Mrs. Wm. Astor."
To this item the society editor would
add, "we congratulate society on the re
turn of Mr. Elsmore."
I know a gentleman, who, since his
daughter lengthened her dress, (conceal
ing a girl's exquisite ankle,) has been
deeply concerned about his child's social
position. The station of tho family,
while not distinguished was naturally and
pecuniarily respectable. This did not
satisfy the fond and aspiring parent. lie
persisted io sending a description of what
his daughter wore and her whereabouts,
to a certain Sunday paper, devoting
several columns to society matters, until
the daughter eventually becamo a re
cognized belle; now sought instead of
having to seek.
There is a paper in a southerly north
ern city which has no society column.
It is run on strictly business principles;
condensing its rcadiug matter and mak
ing the most of its advertising space. To
this paper a certain woman sent a notice
that her two daughters, Jane and Sarah,
had returned from visiting friends in
Richmond and that "society, in which
they were great favorites, was id a flutter
of pleasure over the return of theso two
elegantly accomplished ladies." The
paper in question published the item
under the head of "Auction Notices,"
presuming, I suppose, that the girls were
for salo to the highest bidders ia the
matrimonial market. Hal. Chronicle.
DIXIE'S POPULARITY.
It is remarkable how strong a South
ern sentiment exists among the theater
going population of New York, if their
musical tastes are an indication of thtir
sectional preferences. If I were asked
tbo most popular tune an orchestra could
play I should unhesitatingly say it is
"Dixie." That song, or the orchestral
arrangement of it, i9 upplauded more
when it is performed than either" Yankee
Doodle" or any other of our distinctly
patriotic songs. It is not an usual occur
rence for an audience to break into the
rendition of a medley of Patriotic Songs
to applaud "Dixie" and pass the other
features with scant recognition.
It may be that the Southerners, who
always mark its rendition, are more de
monstrative than their Northern brethren
and make up in enthusiasm what they
lack iu numbers, of that "Dixie" has
more of the elements of a real musical
composition than any of the others, which
is the case, in my opinion. Whatever
the cause, it is a noteworthy fact that
"Dixie" is more generally applauded than
any of our National airs. As an evidence
of "Dixie's" musical value, t onoe heard
Charles Gounod, the great composer, sny,
afti r he had listened to a medley of
American National airs at Trouville, some
years ago, that it was the only feature of
tlie whole of them worthy to rank wuli
i ho National airs of France, Euglaud or
Germany and Gounod, you kuo, wa
au uu biased judge. St. Louis Globe
Democrat. "Save who can?" was the frantic cry'of
Napoleau to his army at Waterloo. Save
health aud s'.reugth while you
can, by the cs'j of Ayer's Sarmiparillu, is
advice that applies to ad. both young aud
o'd Don't wait until disease fastens on
you; begin at once.
For Mile cheap oue set second hand
parlor furniture.
P.N. Stainback & Bro.
For sale a second hand 60 saw cotton
giu. P. N. Stainback & Bro.
At cost ouo set marMe top furniture.
P. N. Stainback & Br j.
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
ITEMS PICKED UP FROM EVERYWHERE
SINCE OUR LAST ISSUE.
A large body of Pennsylvania Dutch
have settled in Rockbridge county, Va.
Tbn French General Boulanger com
mitted suieido at tin; grave of his mistress.
Fiincrson Blaine, son of the Secretary
of State, has been appointed agent of the
Baltimore and Ohio road for Chicago and
tho Northwest.
Texas has some pretty big farms, but
so has Louisiana. One of them is 100
miles loii! by 25 wide, containing 2,500
square miles or 1,COO,000 acres.
A New York hotel-keeper is exhibit
ing a box of twenty-five cigars which
have been sent him by a Havana maker as
a sample of what the Prince of Wales
smokes. They are seven inches long and
cost $1,800 a thousand.
George Holmes, of Cincinnati, is tho
owner of a peculiar diamond. In the
morning it is a beautiful sky blue, at noon
is perfectly white, and at G o'clock in the
evening it lupins to run b ick, aud after
sunset it is like a piece of coal.
A Colorado genius has invented a gal
lows that dispenses with the services of
a hangman, and makes the man to be
handged his on executioner. By his
own weight he springs the trap, which
throws him three feet iuto the air.
The United States leads the world in
the number and extent of its libraries.
The public libraries of all Europe put to
gether contain about 21,000,000 volumes;
those of this country contain 50,000,
000. A sensation was made a short lime aco
by the discovery of the fact that Green
B. Rattm, Jr., son of the Commissioner
of Peosi ius, procured promotions for em
ployees for a consideration. Ilia father
has asked for the discharge of tho nun
who made affidavit to the charges.
One great drawback to aluminum is
that no moth id of so'dering it has yet
been found. A speaker at a meeting of
the German Society of Med- mcial En
gineers said that the difficulties iu woik-
ing ihc metal were a greater obstacle than
the question of price.
Miss Francis Williard is jubliant over
the prospect of teaching the public school
children of tho United Stat l tho effect
of alcoholic liquors and tobacco upon the
human 83'stem. She says it is the grand
est achievement yet effected by the tern
peranjj crusades.
The Georgia Legislature has passed, by
a decided vote, a bill firing the State li
cense to s;ll ii' in ir at $200. An amend
ment nViag the license at 8100 was voted
down, aswasalso an amendment to exempt
manufacturers of spirituous or. malt li
qturs who soil in original packages of rot
less than ten gallons.
SIMP ITIIY.
Sympathy does not lighten a burden
of sorrow, but it does help tho burdened
uiiu to bear bis load. If therefore, you
know ot asoiruw which proves uuothi r's
bean, give expression to your sympathy
wiih l.itii, even thouah you understand
that lie alone must stiuggie under the
weight of bis burdcu. Iu one sense your
Words cannot help him; iu another sewc
i hey can. Speak them out, therefore,
fur what they may be worth. He will
be grateful for them, aud you will bo iU.
better for the speaking.
When the hair begius to come nut it.
combing, it shows a wenkot js of the si aqi
that calls tVr immediate attention. Tu
best preparation to arrest fort her loss of
tuir.snd restore the scalp to a healthy
condition is Ayer's Hair V gor.
JSIaity I'ersiV. are broken
down from overwork or household cures.
l'rowil'8 Tron liittCTS Pcbnlldsthe
system, aids digestion, removes excess of bile,
and curee malaria. Hut tlie gcuuiao.
THE OLD NORTH STATE.
A3 CULLED FROM OUR EXCHANGES.
Tli.irn nrn 0 ut iiili.n f-u ot thn A m-iflil '
. 11W J Ulb V UlUVIVIII'l U V I 14 V ilplli-O'
tural and Mechanical college.
Auditor Sandcrlin's health has suffi
ciently improved to attend his olliee.
Mr. Robert W. Suiallwood, a promi
nent farmer of Bertic,died on the 2"th ult.,
in tho 5Uth year of his age.
William Dixon and White were
killed in Person county on the 29th ult ,
and tho house and their bodies burned.
To-day the Alliance mass meeting will
be held at Raleigh at the auditorium.
2,500 Alliancemen are expected to be
present.
The railroad commission has ordered a
reduction in express charges, one feature
of which will be very low rates on all fruits
and vegetables.
, Col. F. A. Olds has resigned as quar
termaster general of the State Guard and
Major Eugene G. Harrell was appointed
to fill the vacancy.
The revenue collections for this dis
trict in September were 888,000,533,000
of it having been from the sale of tobacco
stamps at the Durham office.
It is claimed for Albert Johnson, of
Raleigh, that he is thi oldest locomotive
cngineerin point of service in the country.
He had charge of an cogineon the Rich
mond and Fredericksburg railroad away
in 18oG, iu the days of straprails aud
snakeheads. lie is still a railroad em
p oyee and can be seen in all kinds of
weather in the yard at the Raleigh and
Gaston depot.
NAMINC THE BABY.
INCIDENTAL TO NAMING CHILDREN, IT
IS WORTH WHILE TO LOOK OUT FOR
THE INITIALS.
"People might select names for their
children with a better discretion if they
were acquainted with the very expressive
meanings borne by many of the personal
designations in the language," said a lin
guistic professor to a writer for the Star
"Souio of them have rather funny signi-
niScations. For example Julia means
'mossy bearded,' Ursula is 'a female bear,'
Priscilla is 'a little ancient,' and Uecilia
is 'dim-sighted.' Barbara signifies 'for
eign,' Abel is 'vanity,' Bernard is 'a bear's
heart,' and Caleb is 'a dog.' Daniel is
judgment of God,' and Ripliael is 'medi
cine of God.'
"Ever so many English names have
very beautiful meanings. Boatrico is
'making happy,' Letitia is 'joy,' Mabel is
'my fair,' Saliaa is "a nightingale,' Susan
is 'a lily,' Sarah is 'a lady,' Rebecca is
'faithful' and Lydia is 'a well of water.'
What is prettier than Majgaret, which
signifies 'a pearl,' or than Amelia for
'sincere,' or than Sophia for 'wisdom,' or
than Katherine for 'pure,' or than Ade
lioo for 'a princess?" Bertha is 'bright,'
Charlotte is "all noble,' Cornelia is 'har
moni ius,' Caroline is 'noble spirited,'
Harriet is a "sweet perfume' and Jaue is
'a willow ' Again, Henrietta is properly
translated, 'a star,' Judith is 'praising,'
Jemima is sweet song,' Isabella is "fair
E'iza,' Agatha is 'good,' Felicia is 'hap
py,' Lucy is 'constant,' Muriel is "myrrh'
au 1 even humble sounding Bridget is
'shining bright.'
'If these are good names for sisters,
sweel hearts, wives unl mothers, equally
appropriate for fathers, sous and brothers
mo Nicholas, which means 'vietnrin.i.''
David for 'beloved,' Hugh for 'thought,'
Horatio for 'worthy,' James for 'superior'
Thomas for 'a lion,' and Edward for 'a
truth -keeper.' Philip is 'warlike,' Eus
tace is 'tinu,' Ralph is 'help,' Charles is
'a man,' Matthew is 'a gift,' Hubert is
tiriaht ujind' and Hilary is 'cheerful.'
'Viliiam stands for 'helm of the wild,'
I'atrick for a 'nobleman,' Felix for 'bi.p
py,' Oliver for 'an olive,' and Isaac for
'laughter.'
"Incidental to naming children, it is
worth while to look for the initials. I
have known two men who were obliged
to write themselves for short, 'A. S. S.'
just because of their paints' carclessuett."
Washington Star.
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Having qualified ns Exeentor npon the
estate of the lati W. II. Wliitaker, I here
by notify all persons holdingelaimsagainst
said estate, t,o present them to mo (it En-
held, N. C, on or belore the lirst day of
Uctoher 1802, or this notice will be pleatl
in har ot their recovery.
All persons indebted to said estate will
please come forward and settle and save
costs of suit. This 22nd. day of September
1891. JXO. It- WHITAKEK,
Executor of V. H. Wbitaker, dee'd.
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HAS BEEN' IXTHE MAlilCETia YEARS.
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Wilson, N. C, Sept. 8, 1876.
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ARMSTRONG, CATOU & CO.,
WHO KE.SA LK MILL I NEKS,
Baltimore, Md., 1884.
Mr. C P. Knight, Sole Agent, N. J. E.
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