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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-02-20
AT HORSESHOE BEND,


The parlor car on the fast line from
4Adadelph:a was comparatively empty
when ule train pulled out of Harris
'urg. after stopping the usual twenty
tmbutes for dinner. The three drum
'hera had retired to the smoking room
for cigar, and the only other occu-
pants of the car were a young lady
and gentleman.
She was about 20, blonde, with
little rings of soft hair falling over a
white forehead from beneath the
a'rned-up orim of jaunty straw hat
EEer nose was what Tennyson calls tip
'ilted' Her laughing blue eyes re-
"esi"i against the otherwise demure
expression Of her face, and the Slight
1y-pa'trd lips revealed a glimpse of
3'eaD -illlo teeth which one could never
associate with dentists chair. Her
hcat figure was set off to advantage in
tight-ltting light dress, and the
cluster OF carnations on her bosom be-
spoke love of nature.
The young man on the other side of
the aisle, Immediately opposite, evil
IDENTITY appreciated the points of excel
lencc IN his fellow traveller. He held
Il nook IN his hand, but was not so alb
Sorh.t in it that he did not cast many
4 covert glance at the pretty face half
turned toward the window in admra-
ton of the scene. He was bright
Young fellow, with dark moustache,
:nd a silk travelling cap thrown care
hrSSly on the back of his head. In the
seat by his side was small satchel,
which he had never let out of his sight
since leaving Philadelphia, and upon
which he rested his hand most of the
time. 1t was easy to see that he was
travelling on business, and that he
was used to it. He was rs much at
home in the swinging chair as if he
owned the car and all its appurtenan-
the colored porter in the off hand man
ner characteristic of your experienced
traveller.
Nv Wonder what makes my fair neigh
hor 50 lidgety?" he was saying 10 HIM
self. Seems to me something is
troubling her. She looks awfully wor-
~ Il
guess. May be she thinks there is
danger of our being attacked by train
robbers or Indians, or something OF
that sort. She does not look like a
fool, though. There is a good deal OF
intelligence in that face
The lady had been feeling in her
pocket and had closely examined the
contents of her hand Satchel. drawing
thtrefrom handkerchief. avinaigrette
Il pair of gloves. a bundle of paper
patterns, some crochet work. and ;
few crumbs of cake The last she put
in her mouth in an absent minded
way, signing heavily rs she replace,
the other articles. Then she tried Il
raise the window. In an instant th'
young man was at her side. tender n.
his assistance. She thanked him viii
glance of her blue eyes. -
AT what time shall we be at Al
toona?" she asked. in a low. sweet
voice. in perfect keeping with her ap
rearance.
about : o'clock. We are littl
behind time"
1--WE shall pass Horseshoe bend b.
daylight. shall we not?"
Yes. Just about sundown. lo'
have seen it before. of course?' he in
terrogated.
mo. / have passed it several times
but always in the dark. Papa prefer
travelling at night, to save time. | al
maxim. the Journey hy myself thI
.ime, and it is the first opportunity
have had to enjoy the scenery.
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tends for many miles west of Horseshoe
bend. He took cigar from his pock-
et.bit off the end. and then strolled care
lessly in the direction of the smoking
room, leaving the precious satchel on
the seat He sat down with the drum
mers and lighted his cigar, but kept
in such position that he could watch
his saehel. He had not long to wait.
Hastily and neryously the girl
whom he had left apparently absorbed
in the view from the opposite window
sprsng Upon the satchel and moved it
from the seat Things were getting
interesting and the young man almost
swallowed a mou,hful of smoke as he
leaned forward to get better view.
The train was moving at the rate Of
about forty miles al hour. and he
knew the thief could not get off just
now, at all events.
But what was this She had thrown
the satchel on one side without deign-
ing even to look at it, and was fumb-
ling at the light fall topcoat he had
left on the seat.
The young man started. "By the
powers. She is after that diamond
ring in the pocket. had almost for
. gotten it. She is a sharp one How
did she know it was there? This has
gone far enough. guess | had bet
ter join in the fun myself
He had made one step toward her
when he saw her turn quickly, utter
joyful cry, and throw her arms around
the neck of a tall, dignitied gentleman
with gray whiskers, who had just en-
tered the car from the other end.
"Oh, papa, Where did you come
from? l am so glad to see you. And
l amin such terrible trouble; and, oh,
l am 50 miserable.'
She did not make any effort to con-
/ ceal her tears, but cried on the digni-
tiel gentleman's shoulder until bis
vest was wet through.
why. Mr.. Argent, how do you do?'
said the young man, as he stepped up
and shook hands with the dignifed
gentleman. "When did you come
aboard? l did not see you before"
II got on at Altoona, Hal, my boy.
was there on business connected
with the bank, and l thought l would
give my daughter pleasant surprise
by dropping on her unawares. She
does not seem very pleased, though
What is the matter, Blanche?"
"'Blanche" thought the young
man. "Her name is as pretty as/her-
self"
1T was a tear stained, disconsolate
face that was raised toward her faith
er's As she said:
"Whv, papa, as soon as | left Phila
delphla l found that | had lost my
pocket book. | had not cent Of mon
ev, anG, oh, am so hungry, This
gentleman has package of cakes anC
-and-I an ashamed to tell you,
, tried to st-st-steal cake while b.
was asleep, but he woke up. Then
tried again when he was away. Thel
you came in, and-and-I am SO glat
, to see you. And do apologize to thi
3 gentleman for me. And-and try an
3 get me something to eat. won't you?
3 "Here are some cakes at Miss Al
l gents disposal, said the young man
? with a mschievous smile.
BY the time the train reached Pitts
g burg the bankers daughter and th
/ young wholesale jeweler were exec
lent friends. He is now pretty con
g stant visitor at the Argent residence
: he and Blanche always find plenty
G say to each other in a rather low vote,
1 the subject of their tete- "a tete bein
a invariably the beauty of the scenery
: the vicinity of Horseshoe bend.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-02-20
4 Crowded Countenance.

Mother Whom do you think 6aby
resembles?
Tncle-It has its fathers nose.
Mo.her-Aud nv mouth.
Uncie-Yes, fac.. AID | also notice
that with papa's aose and mammas
mouth it Iea~es precious little room for
forehead - Chicag2 Tribune
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-02-20

Down in the woIld-The b51ton of
an artesian we'll
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-02-20
HUMOROUS.

Dora Read Gooidls.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-08-05
goo iEFor the Asheville Cit
! THE CLERKSEIP.

MessrS Editors - q 7El
As, s,every one is proposing some ono
for an Office, do not wish to propose
one. but to enter a second to the gentle
man, who suggested the nanc Of John L.
Cathey for Superior Court Clerk, of
Buncombe. He is one of Buncombe's
best citizens, one Of the parties truest
democrats, and was one of North Caro-
hna's bravestssoldie He fought in the
war as long as he could walk, and when
he lost his leg on the battle field, The
then laid down his arms. Since then
he has raised large family by farming
and making shoes. He has been solici-
ted many times by his freinds to offer
himself but he never before gave his
consent osbe run. He has never voted
for an independent candidate and when
once placed on the independent ticket
for Sheriff, he notified that party,
through. the columns of the Asheville
CITIZEN. that he would not accept an
office atstheir hands as he was a demo-
crak Such is certainly democracy. l
don't see how the democrats of Bum
comde can afford to not nominate such
a man; we cannot ignore SO brave q sol
dier, so true q democrat and SO deserving
q man as John l.. Cathey. He has not
sought the Office but the people seek
him for the Office, and when we elect
him we will elect a man of whom I'VE
will be proud, as On officer, and by con-
ferinu this favor on Mr.. Eathey the peo-
BE Of Bnncombe will greatly facilitate
the efforts of 3. worthy gentleman in
maintaining 3 large and highly respected
r S1s,t@,, Il ;,4 ffY1oS1 1Sfe 10 las,y
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-08-05
RETURN TO AsHEvILLE AFTER
( SEVER Az FYEARs-A GOOD
e. SUGGESFION-WHo s 9. !.
WILL TAKE HHsl
/ HOLD? 3

E ssSsE s---g
The following is from an old friend
now visiting Ashville: A gT
{ Editors Citizen After an absence of
nearly eight years I return to AsheYille
and find it completely metamorphosed-
progress and Improvement on every
hand. 1t is manifest to the casual OBJ
server that the number of visitors who
will seek this delightful climate for
health and recreation will annua lly In
crease and if you will permit a stranger
to make suggestion it seems that your
public spirited citizens slhonld do some
thing to add to the assraA AaiYenesa of the
place wliich would aesS. me be q
source of revenue to Ehv Investors. The
great difficulty now is that owing to the
number of boarding houses and hotels
the visitors do not have an opportunity
TO meet and know each other and to
make formal visits would consume all
their time. If a company would build
casino and provide two or three tennis
courts. supply the casino with all the
periodicals and papers and music in the
forenoon and evening for dancing, and
then admit visitors on satisfactory intro
duction upon payment of moderate
monthly fee, the opportunity would be
offered ola general meeting place and
visitors would be afforded an opportu-
nifty of meeting each other and at the
same time give an entertainment. Ladies
and gentlemen alike to be admitted to-
membership. Each summer these mem
bers returning here would seek re-admis-
- ca1- 4
renew the pleasant acquaintance made
during the previous seasons.
Of the financial success of the scheme.
do not think there is any reasonable'
doubt, and / trust it may not be long be-
fore your business men will discover
that an investment of this kind will be
not only source ofindireet benefit but
actually profitable in itself. e
.sIissf LNlr4 e85gs OBSERVER.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-08-05
HOOKS LIKE WAR.
I'm 9lIf J. . ---+~ 8 To- .IlE aIfI19l
Congress- and the PresitIeni
slst Aroused.

Tie House Committee on Foreign
Relations unaninc cusly passed the
following is.. s,s'l
Resolved, That the house Of rep
IresentatiHes approEetheaction of tie
President of the United Statesin de-
tmanding the release of said Cutting.
Resolved, That the President OF
the United States be and is hereby
requested to renew the demand for
the release of said Cutting.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-08-05

L >
Mr.. c. I. Coffin,a of Itasca, Hill
county, Texas, is in the city, stop
ping at the Swannanoa.
Mr.. @. IA. Moore leaves this morn'
ing for Haywood onimportantlegal
business Is Tk
Grand balls will be given next
week at the Swannanoa and Eagle
Hotels 4t
The Concert prepared to be given
tomorrow night for the benefit oi
the Mission Hospital has been post
poned. ~S
A fresh Observation-Disclosures grapes
will be received by ]. L. Smathels
this morning, and a large lot oi
watermelons tomorrow. =
nAnahae of iaaii ind gentle
men came over Tuesday from Way
|neseilIe 10 attend the German at
Battery Park that evening.
The new porch to the court house
begins to look very pretty. It viii
be handsome ornament TO the
building. 10.
Work on the passenger depot at
this place will be begun soon. It will
be one of-the handsomest and most
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-08-05
WARM SPRING ITEMS.

w AKIN -OPRING ITEMS
We spent part of yesterday at the
Warm Springs-now Hot Springs
Ofthat delightful resort we viii
have more to say alta future time
At present we will :only say that il
surpasses all that may haye been
said in its favor. The table is su.
perb, the equipment elegant, and
the attention to guests assiduous.
There is SO much to. be said about
this magnificent structure and its
Faccompaniments that we reserve
notice of it to special article.
There are no great number, OF
guests there at ent-probably a
hundred-all of whom are delight
ed, as of course they would be. Most
of them are from the extreme South
and Georgia and South Carolina,
and few from our eastern towns,
among whom are Mr.. Jno. w. Hinss
dale and wife from Raleigh.
Besides the Hotel accommoda-
tions there are several good board
ing houses, among which are those
of Mr.. Stone, and that of Mr.. r. w.
GoWan. The latter was formerly of
Asheville where he was on the po-
lice force. He is now Deputy Sheriff
of Madison county. -
Hot Springs is assuming the APP
pearance of a village, and that, a
very beautiful one.l I The low line OF
hills just across pring creek is
EeEested with s. 6 sf@sawellings,
some Of them very handsome, such
as that of Mrs. Johnston's and Mr..
Rumbough's: and three churches
Iicturesquely crown the same emf
nences. The lovely and clear Spring
creek winds through the village,
emptying into the river close to the
hotel, ol erhung with trees, and adds
much to the beauty and attractive
ness of the picture. On this stream
is a large mill for the grind
ing of sulphate of barytes, immense
quantities of which, obtained a few
miles up the river, are reduced to
impalpable powder, to be applied
to uses of which we have no partic>
lar information. e,
There are several stores in the vii
lage, and other establishments also.
FShep Daaver, the curious concoctor
of cocktails" is there plying his vo-
cation, adding to the popularity of
his place by the good natural antics
of his pet bear Lie.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-08-05
THE SOUTHERN IMPROVEMENT CON-
= PANY BEGUN THEIR WORK OF I'M
PRovEMENT-THEIR NEW ADDITION
To ASHEUu IInDEpUA

PANY BEGUN THEIR WORK OF I'M
PRovEMENT-THEIR NEW ADDITION
TO AsHEvnLE UEDERwAY.
RnSaznss;sss teuergetlc AIans-
ger of the above edzhpany informed
US yesterday that work of grading
streets and building warehouses; on
their valuable property near the
depot has commenced in earnest.
The one hundred and fifty acres of
land, all within the city limits, have
been surveyed and laid off into
suitable streets and lots, the latter
intended both for business and resi-
dence purposes, according to locali-
lty. Theplan, as laid out, is most
attractive one, and affords an oppor-
tunity..to parties:desiring goodhomes
with the best advantages, to Sc
cure them. number of parties
have already purchased lots for resi-
dences, among others Mr., Breesei of
the First National Bank He has
secured a lot Of four acres, Of superb
elevation and surroundings, COM
manding a magnificent view. There
are others in the survey. which are
admirably located. On Trade street,
the street from7the depot to the city,
are a large number of lots for bust
ness purposes. A number of these
have also been taken. The com pany,
yesterday, laid the foundation for a
very large brick tobacco packing
and shipping warehouse near the
new passenger depot which is to
be. Other large buildings, for busi-
ness purposes, are to be erected at
once. The property on this, Trade
street, is to degraded and otherwise
made attractive. The plans of the
company involve very extensive im-,
proYements and heavy expenditures,
and within two years that section
of our city will have caught up
full Y IN iniprovementsS and enter
prises with the other heretofore more
favored localities. Mr.. Bronson says
his. company, all Northern gentle.
men, bought this properly strictly
for development and Improvement,
and all will be done to accomplish
thisIpurpose which can be. We wish
the company theifullest returns for
their enterprise and energy.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-08-05
s1oo,5oo.oo

-iz1 w. ii. PENLAND, Cashier.
The second proposition, concerning
the treasurership of the city and cost OF
same, we are informed, was made By the
bank upon the information from official
sources that the treasurer. elect Mr.. J. E.
Rankin had signifed a doubt as to his
acceptance of the position, and, that the
pay for the services had been fixed at
$500 per annum. But for this impression
this feature would not have been incor-
porated in the bid. We claim this to
have been a handsome bid for local in.
stitution but a few months old. It is
creditable to the bank, and to Asheville,
and we are proud of both.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-08-05
AsmEvILLE s0cIETlEs.

0.,ess O65.matd Bs 5. - A. Nsller lmlrsn.
Commander; Jordan Stone. Secretary heetshrst
wednesday night in each 1lante 4 ca!
prIegt: s. HammershlEg, Secretary. Meets
The second Wednesday night In each mopth
M HermoB Lad0e No. lis. a. r. A. NJ
lsecfetary Meets ssfhe hrtt Friday snishtin eaen
month. II - 1.klf ss.5sf n f5ss.
Poardman Dictator; Jordan Stone, Secretary.
Meets the first and, third Monday nights IN each
pp1sa %each bgoas, e,unca No. api ,. "A. ELLIS
lew, Regent; 5Ordan Stotk, SecletoEy. Meets
in the hall Of the knights Of Honor on the second
and fourth Monday nights in each month. =,
Church. South meet in the church class-room on
the First Friday of every month at o'clock 7. y.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-08-05
NoTTCr

NOTIcr. aaeiA
win sell while in the city until August Is,
Pianos and Organs gt wholesale prices direct from
factory. have not expected TO work this 500
tiOn except in my profession Of tuning. 2c., but
Twas forced this morning to take out license OF
carry a suit through the courts. therefore offer
to the citizens of this section an opportunity to
buy ut Wholesale prices. You pay no Ware-r0om
expenses or agents or sab-agent,s profits. Z
jy25:dH H. W. Shields
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-08-05

FsPEcIAl 10 rnE OrTrzFN /

fHOIAL- 10 TIE O11H1hN'I N
y New YoRK, Aug. 4th.
j Samuel ]. Tilden died at eight O'Clock
this moEning at Greystone. Great ex-
citement and SORROW prevail.
G. M. McLouD. {
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-08-05
Vag- INTERESTING READING MAT
TER ON,FOURTH PAGE.

GB We invite attention to the lndver-
tisement of N. Plumadore, concerning
lands fol- SALE. If
Go to Weldon's Gem Bakery for Choice
Ice Cream. az 1{s& Ia
SCHEDULE ON THE A. & S. r. r.
The following is the schedule at pres
ent run on the Asheville and Spartan
burg Rail Road 3
Leave Asheville a. m.
Arrive at Hendersonville S:15
Spartanburg 11:40 -
Leave Spartanburg p. IN.
Arrive at Hendersonville I 7:10 "1
/" Asheville "a S:15
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-08-05

To XIsfRoRs AEDTO TOTHRRs.
Wines by the case, and other first-class
goods, can be obtained at reasonable rates
at the White Mans Bar.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-08-05
DEATH OF x,PREs1DENr T1LDEN.

DEATH OF Ex,PREsIDENT TILDEN.
/ Capt. McLoud, who is now in
New York, informed US by tele-
graph last evening of the death yes
terday morning Of this great states
man and grand patriot. Though
notunexpected, all honest Ameri-
cans will mourn his demise, for he
was in truth an exempli6cation of
the highest type of the true, cour>
ageous citizen, and profound, patri-
otto statesman. Peace, Peace to his
his ashes
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-08-05

rrtI -
-. zs - - ,.Iz
4eW iloqT7 " !
5J6, Wo.'S ;it - !! s,:IiS Wis. szS !.
acuQt or tlle 1aith the
I,aftlss g to build # haYe IN
thab build in 0l the new line between
tins place INA Ia by the r.. &
ailFoad: - &
- :. - -, =: s 49, = ~ !. g.
Il IS urging that
s..;iil. to- ,3,a fehase sai,d establish q
~ . - 81 Z S. :, Z - 8. .;,,es . -.
- - - : - s., :'..- -
asllse "a n ssslas z ana tiae Ias3.
BORN g Aases SQfse Cannot
AsHeyiiIle buy s5y IilttE q one hun
dreo 6cies before + the eligible
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-08-05

A brilliant dance took place at
Battery Park Tuesday night A
large crowd was in attendance, and
the electric light never shown upon
a lovelier scene than the elegant
dancing room presented,
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-08-05
.DAELY EDITION.
THE DAILY CITIZEN


AIFfuaH ana Det1rfnre o. Phssels ef
49, = II. LH2gAI1as g 3 - ~ Is
Sa1rsBUHY Arrives 3 :55 I. nj. and :l6 u *.
q !, Departs 10:00 i 1ngpd 431 y ~.
Tennessee Arrives 800 8, m. and f:21 b p.
Departs 70: Q1 e.. n. and a.
1W4xxEsvIIL.H-. n: and departs
The general mail from the East is received
bY the 9s55 q. N, train the general mail from
the Paint Rock branch by the 4:21 p. m. train.
mail from Washington and Charlotte, or
pouches from lines cpnnected with these points
Is received BY the GIG p. N. train and pouch
es for the same points, and to points between
Asheville and Salisbury, inclusive. and for
warded by the $40 a. m. train going east.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-08-05

JUsr REoE1vED- -BoueHr AT LARGE
DISCOUNT.
A large lot of Zeigler's samples of very
fine shoes for Ladies, Misses. Children,
Ts III. REDwooD,
cod, If One Price Store.
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.VHos. A, JONES.

|nRs. W. L.& W. D. HILLIARD.
Physicians and Surgeons
Office next door south Old Bank
Jan 3-6 mos
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- 4t+s t1ktL.4e4
Local Bid for the One uun-
FSIfed EIaousapd DallnIs
Of City Bonds.

It is with no little pride thai We can
state that one Of Odf local .inssithtions
made l5fsi sIr Il, = h,9ffYsl fss,,a 81 bor.l,
$50 81: M
a't'liol l.1su sl' sasy ls
First National Bank OF asheyille sub
United the following BID Io sissst
u = S S - Tar. o.
~ (, 4 81 ss.tlks ,,s''.-. ~.
: q 1sg' y tlss
~ II 6 !. s,.S sof
y -Asesef'.'e's, re- !. .ea.sse11e'. IS
Z. e = = tespeethal .snDmis nereWltn our
9ssd sns e5Fs des ss9e @ ol your one hn9
f, ~ ,o6
srst viii i've i YOU III iIjaS FL for
fe ;ae;,s Z. y ,,s
fiune IN sa g ) S,.
WITH rs to eonfinsse fF 'i.. tern If fSs re-
(3l years. and donosif fhe proceeds ssf the
bonds, and also the reseipts Is and income
e-seesy tess sss4eA
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-08-05
VIM. E. BREEsE, Pres.

al w. H. .PENLAND, Cashier.
] Memorandum to accompany bids of
the First National Bank of Asheville:
First bid.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-08-16

not being taken INTO account at All. =
The savings of each member amounted
to about twenty-five dollars in our cur
rency.
The disposition for associations.
deeply rooted in the Sclavonic race,
penetrates the whole Russian working
class. As soon rs any one commences
10 learn a handicraft, the other work
men take him in hand. look after his
meals and find him lodgings 4 work
man is likewise permitted to change
from one trade to another, where he is
made q member of another artell. The
Russian operative classes consist of a
number of artells, whose only aim.
however, Is TO provide food for ALL
Among the cab drivers the artell has
already assumed the form of co-opera-
tive societies; cabs and horses are pro-
vided at the common expense, and bust
ness is carried on in the same way The
Russian cab proprietors have TO thank
these artells for their exemplary organ
izatiOns. Besides this there are many
villages where only people of a certain
trade. as, for instance, tailors and join
ers, live. Here the ''artel.tschik'' takes
the orders, distributes the work as well
as the profit and forwards the goods
N T. Commercial Bulletin.