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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

1893, and Immediately engaged in the
active practice of his chosen profession.
Today Mr.. Toms, is recognized as one
of the leading lawyers of the State. He
has been connected with some of the
most important litigation ever brought un
in this section. He is city attorney
Of Hendersonvile and is now serving
his second term. In 1899, he was an
pointed by Judge Henry Stevens as 4
solicitor of the Western District Grim
inal court
In 1893, he was a candidate for the
Legislature ON the Democratic ticket
and succeeded in reducing the RepubJi
can majority of SOP down to seven
votes. This is the best showing ever
made in the county by Il Democratic
nominee since the war. In secret or
CARNATIONS he is prominent being n
member of the Knights of pytbias
member of the Blue Lodge. CHAPTER.
Cyrene Commandry in AshcviIIe ana
Oasis Temple in Charlotte; a member of
the Ancient Arabic Order OF Mobiles of
the Mystic Shrine; Independent Order
Of Odd Fellows and while in college
was a member of the Sigma Chi Fra
ternity.
Personally, Mr.. Tonis is pleasant
genial companion, a man VINO is des-
tined to become one of the belat known
men in the State. His success is due
TO the fact that he always makes friends
by his winning and pleasant ways. As
lawyer he has few equals ana no
superior.
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After leaving college he began the
study Of law under V. S. Hyman,
prominent lawyer of Hendersonvile.
During September, 1880, he was licensed
to practice by the Supreme court of the
State. In 1894 he was the Fusion candi-
date for the solcitorship OF the Eleventh
judicial District. Judge Blythe was
superintendent of the Sunday School Of
the Hendersonville Baptist church dur
ing the year 1896. During the same year
he was the Republican candidate for
Mayor During July, 1898 he was APP
pointed by Governor Russell as Judge
of the Western District Criminal court.
After being appointed by the Governor
he was nominated by acclamation, by
the Republican convention, to succeed
himself. After the election in Novem-
!, her 1893 he resumed the practice of law
and now enjoys Il large and lucrative
practice.
Judge Blythe has been chairman of the
Republican county executive committee
fer Il number of years and was county
attorney for a period Of four years
Aside from his professional Duties,
Judge Blythe has found time to devote
to secret organizations. He is a men,
Der Oh the daSulllc FRATERNITY ana is
Master of Hebron Lodge, Number 3S7,
of Hcndersonville. He is member of
the Baptist church and is an ordained
deacon.
IN 1890, Judge Blythe married Miss
Roxie Evans, and this union has been
blessed with one child. He has an ele-
CANT home and is a property owner in
the suburbs. He has always taken an
active part in the building mp of Hender-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

peer in the State. Accommodations are
had for thirty horses.
Messrs. Orr and Garland have an cle-
gant line Of new and up-t9-datc equip
pages and serve their patrons in man
ner becoming a metropolitan establish
ment. Employment is given to from six
to ton people and during the winter
months this number Is increased 10 from
fifteen to twenty. They are always pre-
pared to furnish you witch carriagcs, bag
gies, saddle horses, cite, as well as care
ful and attentive drivers familiar with
all points Of interest ut the most ron
sonable charges Comfortable carriages
meet all incoming and outgoing trains.
The personnel Of tie firm is as follows:
MR. i. l.. ORR,
Is il widc-awake and progressive gen
tleman, Il North Carolin5ln by buth,
having been born aHdlIrarea here. He
was educated here and has n wide circle
Of acquaintance throughout this ent. I'd
section Mr.. Orr is a Self-m1tle man,
who started at the bottom Of tne ladder
and by his nlucl, and energy nas worked
his way to the front He kaS large
agricultural interests in this county He
has been member or the Board of AZ
"'iiiieil anu dS e4ldtTHdD OF tHe Sffeel
committee has always talsell M active
interest in the building MP DC Eeuder.
sonville. He is aDemocrat und a pleas,
ant genial gentleman
MR. w. 4. .GARIH8Nn.
Like his partner II a wida-awaEe ana
highly capable business man. whose
friends throughout this section are be-
gion. He is a graduate of Wake Forest
college and has been resident Of Hen
jacksonville for a number or years. Mr..
Garland is a highly educated and polish
ed gentleman. He is in politics a Demo
crat. As citiben Of HendersonYille,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
THOMAS ]. HICKMAN.

Attorney and CouncelloratLaw
Mr. Hickman is considered one Of the
leading lawyers OF the State lie us
born in Henderson county this State,
December, is5G and was reared on a
farm He was a student IN the school
Of Dr. r. H. Lewis at Kinston. Sub
seguently he took business course at
Cleveland, Ohio. and graduated in 1914.
He then began the study of law ut Dick
& Ililand's law school Of Greensboro,
ana Has licensed to practice during the
jane term Of the Supreme court III
1880 lie began the active practice OF
his chosen profession at Hend2rsonvi.le
and has secured Il large and lucrative
practice. Mr.. Hickman has filled sew
eral positions Of trust, He has been tax
collector of Henderson county, Mayor or
Hendersonyille and is now chairman Of
the County Board of Education Mr..
Hickman is also member of the city
Board of Education.
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say his Indictment and foresight have col.
dom been wrong. Calculating. economi-
cal and honorable in the highest dagrce
he is particularly noted for his Hbcrality
towards all he has relations with. which
in i Great measure explains the unlimited
confidence and wonderful nonuIarI+c no
oriovs His father was Androv, Trst,s
:. farmer and rabinaf maker and.I.is
mother was Hannah GiIreath. Of a prom-
ment South Carolina family of Scot -
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Made his advent iuto Hcndcrsonyille
in 1851 and has since practired mrdi-
cine He is a graduate Of the Charleston
t$outh Cardinal Medical College. The
Doctor established Il general mercantile
business here in 1886 and enjoys large
and prosperous business lie has served
MS Mayor of Iendersonyillc and is con
sdcred one Of the city's Wide-awake and
progressive residents. DR. Allen is also
owner and manager of The Arlington
House, one OF the leading establish
meuts Of the kind in Hcndcrsonvillc II
you intend coming to lIcndersOnyille
write the Doctor for rates, etc
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
Proprictors of Henderson.
/. viIIe's Leading Livery and
Feed Stables.
THE NJ ST C0NVENlENTLY ARRANGED.
And Neatest Stables in Western North Carolina.
Up 10 Date and Modern Equip
pages. Fine Stock.

This prominent livery establishment is
one of the lest known in the STATE and
affords to IIcndersonyi.le Il reputation
MS being the seat Of the best livery estah-
liSln.cnts in North Carolina The bust
ness was originally founded five or six
years ago Me-. j. l.. Orr, and Jrcamc
known under rs present rlme sonnet thing
over year ago. Tie firm erected the
stable The FIRST Of this wear
The builC ng is S0xfG0 fest III dim2n-
sioils and two stories in height 1t is
neatly and conveniently arranged and
in TIL; nlatttr, according to the judg-
merit of numerous travelling men has no
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
A Name Synonymous With
the Highest Commercial
Integrity Throughout All
Western North Caro-
lima In Business
IN HENDERS0NvILLE F0RTY-SEvsN YEARS
And During All This Period has Never Had a
Failure, One of the Most Rem3rka-
BILE Men in the State.

In every city there are individual OK
amplcs of men whose connection with its
business pursuits, whose prominence in
all matters. of industrial enterprise, and
whose record for integrity honesty and
industry make them objects Of special
note, and worthy of extended considera-
ton in a work of this kind. wherever an
exalted commercial reputation is rccog-
nizcd and respected. In this State ther2
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Toms. retired banker, who was
captain in the Confederate service dur
ing the civil war, a Democratic State
Senator III 1889 and one of the most
prominent men in the State.
Our subject was born in Henderson
vile September 9Th. 1872. His youth
was passed in securing an education OBJ
tanned at Morson and Denson's school
at Raleigh and at the State University.
In 1889 he began the study of law un-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
W. II. HAWKINS.

Dealer in witches, icwclry optical
goods siyerwarc and in fact everything
usually found IN FIRST class jewelry es-
Enlistment. The business was founded
in 1851. Mr.. Hawkins makes Il decided
speciality of fine repairing and engraving.
The establishment is centrally located
and presents Il neat and attractive APP
pearance. Prices always the most rea-
sonahle and goods can always be re-
lied upon to be just rs represented. Your
nalrnnage solicited.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
A Gentleman Prominent in
the Affairs of This Sec
ton of the State.
an ABLE AND PROGRESSIVE LAWYEf
Ex-Judge of the Western District Crimna
Court, County Attorney -Four Years.
An Arjent Republican.

Among the representative lawyers in
Western North Carolina, none are bet
ter known or more highly rated than
the gentleman whose name captions this
article. A stauneli friend, an able law
yer aud progressive citizen, he is hon
ored and esteemed by all who know him.
Judge Blythe is a North Carolinian by
birth. and first saw The light of day in
Henderson county, August 9th, 1868.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

IS not man engaged in business who
stands higher either Individually or US
a business man than does NJ IT, Iustus.
Mr.. Justus is man Of remarkable bust
ness talent, and his energy, intelligent
application and use of the same is some
thing no less worthy of admiration. He
was born in Henderson county in 1920
and at an early age showed that spirit
of self-reliance which is one of the dis
tngushing points in his character. At
an early age he apprenticed himself to
il firm in the saddle and harness business
with whom he remained seven wears
Mr.. JustuS entered commercial life in
1852, when he founded the present bust
ness on scale. when he looks back
now from the pinnacle of his CONNER
cial Importance, small indeed. His
growth has been one not indeed remark
able when we come to know of the
enormous store Of latent energy possess
ed by him. Mr.. JustuS studies wei! ~
cry new step he takes and 1--WE might
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
CHARLES FRENCH TOMS
selfei,u die Weaun Ii;tf.d e.'niraI Ctult
ire 4 lie Net Eiilisft lorg
I5wyers IN Tho State
lawyers in The State

Charles French Toms is considered
one of the most brilliant young lawyers
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

I'm ljI4ANgNN}-N ' li44<I4.
advantage and it Is needless to say that
they have reflected credit upon them
selves and have been an honor to their
worthy father. DR.. G. Few, an emf
nent physician OF IendersonvilIe, and
Mr.. J. +. Rickman successful bust
ness man of the same place, and the
Rev. s. ii billiard, a Methodist MINIS
ter and a graduate Of Vanderbilt Uni
versity. are his sons-in-law and Nj. +.
Justus. proprietor of the Justus Phur-
macy. Of Hcndcrsonyille, is his son.
Personally Mr.. Justus is one of the
happiest and most joviaI of m~n and an
intelligent and entertaining cCnyersa-
tionalist He is in fact almost king
ia his section Of the country where the
people swear by him, and it is hut Just
in conclusion to say that Henderson,
sonyilIe one Of the wealthiest towns in
the State to its size, owes its proud po-
siton as much TO the generous entar-
prise of NJ. H. Justus rs to any other
individual person.
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MIR. w. A. GARLAND.
he is thoroughly progressive and is ever
ready to devote both his time and means
to building up the city of his adoption.
The business is in Il flourishing CON
dition aud prospers with the fight of
time
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-06-29
PATENT BRAKE FOR STEAMSHIPS.

the time the whistle signal sounded the
Clotilde was at an absolute standstill
Measurement showed that from the
time the brake was let fall the vessel
had travelled only twenty feet.
The ide,. of the thing Is simplicity
itself. The brake, which is the inven-
ton Of noted Hungarian engineer
named Svetkovich, consists of large
curved plates of steel attached to the
stern of the steamer. The shape can
be varied, but it is preferably that of
a parachute. 1t can be lowered Mt will,
and instantaneously, into the water.
The screw of a steamship, it should be
explained, when working ahead, causes
a stream of water of terrific force to
flow back in the direction from which
the ship has come. BY lowering the
plate of steel into this stream the
power Is obtained necessary to check
the ships way and bring 1t to stand
still Independent of the engines.
Since the stream caused by the screw
Is of greater force when the ship is
steaming fast, the brake would work
equally well whether the speed were
twenty knots or ten knots.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-06-29
Once Was Enough.

This is one of General Miles stories
In the confederate army Longstreet's
corps was making night march.
About o'clock in the morning, when
everyone was worn out, a Georgia regi-
ment stopped. A Georgia soldier put
his rife up against the tents on the
other side of where Longstreet was.
WELL" he said, "this is pretty hard
to fight all day and march all night.
But | suppose | can DO it for love of
my country" He continued: 81 can
60 hungry. / can fight. II need be
can die for my country, because l love
my country. But when this war is
over Ill be bowed if ri love another
country. N-Woman' Jonrnal.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-06-29

Cave dwellers, or, to be exact, earth
or rock dwellers.' are not yet extinct.
A traveller who visited the prehistoric
cave dwellings near Halherstadt, in
the Harz mountains, found in the
nearby village of Langenstein ten cages
hewn in tie rock and occupied by 40
pen sons. This little settlement is built
on the slope of a rocky hill near the
village. The fronts OF the dwellings
were made by cutting a vertical face in
the rock. Each "house" has door
and one window. The first house was
constructed only 40 years ago by
young married couple who were too
poor to pay their rent in the village.
The rock houses are warm In winter
and cool in summer. They are quite
healthful, according to the testimony
OF their inhabitants. whose stout
limbs and red cheeks vouch Tor the
truth of their statements.-N. Y.
Herald
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-06-29

session of the entire crew, myself the
foremost. Every one has heard of such
thing as a collective Authorization,
this was a collective frenzy, a delirium
of wild eXertion. We poured; we con.
tinued to pour. When evening fell, we
had poured overheard all our cargo of
varnish-all! And the effect! Around
us, at distance, the storm ragged more
and more madly; but about the ship, in
circumference of at least quarter
of mile, reigned the most tranquil of
Gains. That, however. was nothing.
'The morning of the next day leave
you to guess our stupefaction when we
saw-what? The varnish. having hard.
ened during the night, covered the sea
with a thickish crust that glstened
with an irreproachable polish! The
French threemaster Lucien Gultry
seemed the center of an immense mir
ror Of amber, upon which, with fairy
like effect. sparkled the beams of the
rising sum-
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-06-29

possible to survive such violence If il
continued. What should we do?
Pour oil upon the sea! Certainly,
we thought of IT. but, unfortunately
we had aboard only litre of olive oil,
destined for the mayonnaise dressing
of an occasional salad.
Suddenly my second officer was
struck with an inspiration of genius.
Suppose, cried he, we should pour
on varnish! Varnish is much like oil.
"At that moment the hurricane re-
doubled its fury; truly we appeared to
be lost.
Pour on the varnishw commanded.
'The result was Supplying. At the
first barrel emptied over to starboard
the waves were visibly Gained upon
that side: the second, poured to lar
board, achieved a like success.
"Thereupon sort of frenzy took pos
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-06-29
A FRENCH SAILOR. YARN.
Troubled Waves of Ocean Gained by
a Cargo of Narnish.

NaTkO Oh
Clark Russell of England is the best
known teller of sea tales at the present
day, and he certainly relates some mar
yelous adventures. But he will have
to look 10 his laurels. Alphonse ALIAS
Of Paris, in recent issue of lie Jour
nal, gives the remarkable experience Of
q French sea captain, whom he allows
to relate his own story. Since he set
forth on his voyage from our own New
England capital, which incontestably
exists, and can be proved to be still in
its place, perhaps we may accept his
words as truth.
Captain of the three-master Lucien
Guitry," he begins, II set sail from Bos-
ton Jan. %. with an exclusive cargo of
varnish. What use people could pos
sibly find for six thousand barrels of
varnish 1 do not know-and besides,
that has nothing to do with this story.
THE second of February, in the early
morning. we were assailed by fright
full tempest. Waves as high as houses
beat against my poor vessel. which
strained and groaned threateningly.
We could not endure much more; yet
the sky showed no promise of change
We were in imminent danger; every
shock increased our peril; 1t was i'm
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-06-29
Largest Diamond in tn. World

The largest diamond In the world is
in the possession of the King Of Potru-
gal, and is known as the Braganza 1t
weighs 1,6S0 carats, or fourteen ounces.
1t was brought from Brazil during the
last century, and was then valued at
some millions sterling by an expert,
but its real value now is estimated at
100000. 1t is uncut, and not a brill
liant of the first water.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-06-29
TO AVOID COLLISIONS AT SEA
Hungarian Inventor Perfects Device
Which Works Very Well.

The cut shows break which II is
claimed will do for navigation what the
automatic Westinghouse brake has
done for railroads. The inventor
thinks this appliance will go long way
towards preventing collisions at sea.
1t has been tried and found to be
efficient.
The steamship Clotilde, q boat of
1000 tons, owned by the Austrian
Lloyd Steam Navigation Company,
was equipped with the brake. The
ship was driven ahead until a regis
tered speed of ten knots was obtained.
At given signal the brake was ap-
piled. The engines were still run at
full speed ahead. Thirty seconds from
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-06-29
Very Busy.

May and Edith are sisters, four and
five years old respectively. May had
been very naughty. and mamma had
taken her over her knee to administer
corporal punishment, when Edith
suddenly pushed the door ajar and
peeped in. Turning her chubby face
as far round toward her sister as her
peculiar position would admit. May
said very gravely:
go out. Edie, don't you see I'm
busy?''
1t is needless to add that mamma
granted respte.-Cincinnat En-.
Quirer,
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-06-29
A philauthroptst.

Lady of the House-I should think
a big, strong fellow like you would
rather work than go around begging.
sloppy Sim-I would if it wasn't
fer one ting.
whats that?'
II amt got, no family meself, and
I'm afraid If went to work | might
crowd out some poor chap wot has lit
tie ones to support. Chicago Even
ing News.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-06-29
Confession ofa millionaire.

A millionaire confessed the secret of his
success in two words hard work He pat
in the best part Of his life gaining dollars
and losing health, and now he was putting
IN the other half spending dollars To- get it
back. Nothing equals Hostetters Stomucn
Bitters for restoring health. 1t cures dys-
pepsia and Indigestion.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-06-29
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot Ease, a powder for the feet.
1t cures painful, swollen, smarting, ner-
vous feet and instantly takes the sting out
of corns and bunions. It's the greatest
comfort discovery of the age. Aliens Foot
Ease makes tight or new shoes feel easy.
1t is certain cure for Ingrowing Nails,
sweating, caIlous and hot, tired, aching
Try it today. Sold by all druggists and
shoe stores. by mail for 25c. in stamps.
Trial package FREE. Address, Allen S.
Olmsted, lie Roy, y. y.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-06-29
Largest swannery in the British Isles

The largest swannery In the British
Isles Is that at Abbotsbury, In Dorset
shire, at the western end Of the Fleet
estuary. The swannery belongs to Lord
Ischester. and contains over 1.OOC
swans. At one time the swannery
held as many as 5000 or 1000.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-06-29
Archaic Hair Tonic.

The oldest medical recipe is said by
French medical journal to be that of
a hair tonic for an Egyptian queen. II
is dated 400 b. c., and directs that
dogs paws and asses hoofs be boiled
with dates in oil.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-06-29
Bat Not the Tree. .
Those Absurd Names.
Never slE5:]1lJzdU

what ridiculous names they have
over there in the Philippines" said
the man who had just walked up to
the counter and been assured by the
CLERK that he could have the best room
in the hotel. There's Calumpit. for
instance. That name would make a
horse laugh. Who ever heard of any
thing so absurd as to give town such
a postnark as that?"
Then he took the pen that the clerk
had been holding out toward him and
wrote upon the register:
-. Crawford, Woonsocket, r. H.
Chicago Evening News.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-06-29
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh Tha
Contain Mercury.

As mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
tenn when entering 1t through the mucous sur
faces. Such articles should never be used ex-
cept on prescriptions from reputable physi.
the good you can possibly derive from them
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by +. J.
and is taken internally, acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces of the system.
In buying Halls Catafrh Cure be sure you get
the genuine. II is taken internally, and made
in Toledo, ohio. by F. J. Cheney 4 Co. Testi.
monials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c. per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-06-29
Royal announcement.

any queen" exclaimed her adorer,
timidly, may | kiss the royal hand? p
my faithful subject" replied the
young woman, with an air of one gen
thy Gliding him, ''what Is the matter
with the royal lips?'
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-06-29

Here is an article on The Right
Kind Of Wife, F." she said, looking
up from her paper.
Il SUPPOSE" returned the heartless
man, sit refers to the one a fellow
doesn't get. "-Chicago Post.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-06-29

Mistress-It isn't the clothes that
make the man, you know, Maryi
Cook-Perhaps not, mum; but it's
the clothes that makes the policeman
Puck,
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-06-29

There was young man from Lenore,
Who boldly went oft to the war;
The beef made him sick,
He recovered quite quick
by the prompt use OF old Jesse Moore.