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THE DAILY CITIZEN. The Citizen Is the most extensively circu lated and widely read newspaper in Western North Carolina. Its discussion of public men and measures In in the intercut of putilic integrity, honest irtver tvernment, and prosperous inm iustry, and it know no personal allegiance in treating pub- 11c Issues. The Citizkn publishes the dispatches of the Associated Press, which now covers the whole world in its scope. It has other facili tl.s of advanced journalism for satherinn news from all quarters, with everythiiitfcarc tully edited to occupy the smnllest space. Sjiecimcn copies of any edition will be sent I'tc to nnv one semliiiR their address. Thrms Pailv. $11 lor one year; $3 for six Mlonths; 511 cents for one mouth; 15 cents for one w eek. Carriers will deliver the palter in every part of the city to subscribers, and par ties wanting it win please can at tne utichi vtice. AlivKRTlsiNO Ratks Reasonable, and mndr knows on application at this office. All transient advertisements must be paid in ad vance. Reading notices ten cents per line. Obitu ary, mnrria:e and societv notices fifty cents each ' not exceeding ten lines! or fifty cents ier inch. SATTKHAY. OCTOHIiK 12. 1889. MORI: WKDTKRN TOWNS. Ill our review yesterday of the prtisicc- live cities of Western North Carolina, we were guiileri in tlieir mention by tlieir occurrence on the lines of railroad, taking them as thev snecessivelv presented them. This plan, and the length of inn article, compelled the postponement ol two other towns whose time of distinc tion is awaiting them in no very remote future. One of these is Kicvard, the county seat of Transylvania. At present it is an unappropriated treasure, because out of reach, u gem hid away in the motin tains, its brilliancy less conspicuous than the splendor of the setting which eneir eles it. It is one of the most beautifully situated places we know of. Approach ing it from the North and Iiast. the eye sweeps across a broad, highly cultivated valley, on the farther side of which the dwellings and pinnacles of the churches peer out from the depths of foliage which cover for a mile or more the rounded crest of a gently sloping promontory ex tending down into the broad valley oi the French Hroad. On the other side is another valley, wider, but more varied by the projections into it of low motin tain spurs; while beyond, around, and and every direction, there are longswecps of vista over valley and lict ween hill lai back into the depths of the magnificent mountain surroundings. Nowhere in the mountains are the scenes more charming nowhere such a blending and unity of tht rural, the pastoral, the practical and the picturesque, the field, the forest the river and the mountain ; and no where, in close proximity to town is interest or curiosity so readily and so richly rewarded with those prime objects of a tourist's ambition, water falls of height and beauty, and noble cliffs to tempt the daring of adventure. Brevard is still a very modest little village. Hut it is patient and hopeful awaiting the coming of the railroad two of them. Then it will be unmasked to the world. Then will its secret treas ures be uncovered; and in a very few years it will be among the foremost in the friendly emulation for the first place The upH.-r valley of the French Itroad embraces the we hesitate to say it when there is so much everywhere that is si beautiful most beautiful portion ol Western North Carolina. Then there is Highlands with its bright future before it, perhaps not as a scat ol business, but as a pleasure resort, and the great sanitarium of the Atlantic slope. Ten or twelve years ago, a Kan sms gentleman. Cnpl S. T. Kelsey. look ing lor a place in which perfect conditions of health combined with capacities ol soil and other inducement and rewards to active industries, selected this spot, a plateau on the top of the Blue Kidge, breaking down precipitously on the south so as to give unobstructed sweep to the eye over all upper C.corgin and South Carolina ; and on the north less abruptly into the valley of the Tennessee river, extending with a varying width ol from three to five miles, and undefined length. The soil is a clean gray, the sur face irregular from the indentations ol the many affluents of the Cullasagee river which here finds its birth place; and the whole covered with a heavy forest growth of oak, hickory, maple, hemlock and other trees, with a dense under growth ol kalmia and rhododendron. There is a large expanse of level ground in and around Highlands; and there arc numerous clear cold streams, abounding in mountain trout; and these streams wandering through the dense overhang ing thickets of laurel, secretly find their way to the edge of the plateau.in many a lieautiful cascade, but so far down in the depths of gorges, and so hidden by thicket and forest, as to give token of their existence only by the dash and rush of the waters in their hidden tumbles over the rocks. The location is a rarely picturesque one, and that together with its unques tioned healthfulness, and the many sub jects of profitable industry, have drawn to it a thrifty, intelligent and very indus trious population, mostly from the north ern and northwestern States, and to the number of about six hundred. Here they have their schools and their churches, their good hotels, their mills and wood working factories, everything in fact for the foundation stones of a large town But the main inducement to future growth, as it was to settlement, is the location, with its combination of ample building room in a mountain top, the purity of the climate, the unequalled purity of the water, and its magnificent scenery. The elevation is a little less than 3,800 teet. Whether Highlands will ever lie reached by railroad, we cannot undertake to say. Mr. Kelsey is sanguine that it can be. Hut it is accessible from the south side by fairly good roads, and from the north by roads that might be better than they are. But some of these davs the name of High lands will be in the mouth of every in valid from Maine to Texas. MORE KIND WORDS. The Statesville Landmark says: We desire to add our endorsement to all that has lately been said by the News and Observer, the Chtlrlotte Chronicle and the Wilmington Messenger about .the admirable manner in which The Ashbvuxe Citizen is now being edited by Col. John D. Cameron. There has lately been a radical difference of opinion and some little controversy between 1 Hb Citizen and the Landmark, and this is the olive branch on our part to our hon orable and learned frirnd and the assur ance to him that we bear no malice. We assure our kind friend Coldwell that while we accept with pleasure his tender of the olive brance. We do so, not as the emblem of the restoration of a iieace that had been ruptured, but as the evidence of a more perfect understanding on points upon which there has been varation of opinion and expression. And we accept it with more pleasure because we fully understand its sincerity. We know as well as any one can know tne bold manly otitspoken thought and speech of J. P. Caldwell, his clear, vigor ous unreserved utterance of his opinions, his original, independent views of men and affairs. It is not therefore to lie rondercd at that there is sometimes col lision between him and others who may lie equally possessed of views of their own, and equally prompt to express them. With the very high estimate we place upon the destinguished ability of Mr. Caldwell as editor as a clear, strong nd sound thinker, and as n gentleman every way aiitmrniue in conduct aim character, we assure him that his kind and flattering expressions arc not the least valuable of the very grateful testi monials with which have recently been so lilierallv rewarded. VACiRASiCV. We direct attention to the communica tion in this issue on the above topic. Its force and truth will strike almost every experience. A ilistmguisned gentleman of Asheville, at present a temporary rest dent of another city in the State, called our attention recently to the subject of mendicancy in the citv, and remarked with some shame on its great increase within the past lew years. Its treatment ought to be somewhat heroic. It requires a hard nature to deny indiscriminately nil appeals for aid ; and for the honor of human nature their are more tender hearts than hard ones. But the bestow ment of charity requires judgment. It is not always an affair of feeling. It is very iften one of thoughtless indifference and reponse to appeal is often made to gel rid of importunity, in this way givmgcn couragement to the worst class of mendi cants rather than giving relief to the worthv. The Flower Mission steps in as a valu able intermediary, undertakes the labor of discrimination, turns away the impor tunate, idle vagrant, but sees to it that the really needy are not neglected. This laudably active benevolent bodyol ladies is doing admirably judicious charitable work among the poor and suffering. Its flowers with which it first brought the sunshine of the happy and prosjierous o the outer world to the prisoner, the sick and the needy, have now perfected into substantial, useful, grateful fruit. And for the Mission we besjieak the continued liberal aid and co-operation of all thse touched with the miseries of hu manity, afflicted in whatever form sor row or suffering may come. The decision of Judge Hay in the Kemmler case, that execution by elec tricity is not an unusual or cruel punish ment in the contemplation of the law and also by implication, that it is a very sure and quick mode of death, has had two horrid confinnations in the city o New York within the past week; atleast nrools of its certainty ami quickness This now is so well established that we wonder the question of efficiency was ever raised; much more so, tnan an I'.n glish scientist has boldlv denied that anv deaths have ever occurred from contact with the electric light wires. We believe there are at least ninetv well autlienti- cnted cases in the United States. An exchange says: The victory of the Democrats of In dinnauolis Tuesday is significant in many ways. The city has been under Repub lican mayors since 187. Now it elects a democratic mayor bv a good majority liven President Harrison's own ward shows heavy Democratic gains. The moral is that the country is not exhila rated by the civil service, jiension, high tariff and sectional record ot the admin istration. There is another moral, that patronage does not strengthen a party We call the attention of some of our Republican friends to the above. They have lieen very boisterous in their glori fication over their recent victories in three of the four new States. It is only another example of the Dutch taking Holland. Do they not know that not a single one of them would have been ad mitted as States if they had not been calculated on with certainty as Republi can States? They do not brag much about Montana; and vet that was counted on as certainly as Washington and the Dakotas. We would like to hear from them on the Indianapolis election the home of the President, and an old stronghold of Republicanism, Don't all sjicak at once. Dr. Parker Prays cream Van-Ola, Rosa line, Ongaline and Diamond nail powder having now become the ladies' favorites, at F. L.Jacob's drug store, these popular manicure articles may always be found, together with pocket emery board, or ange wood sticks, nail scissors, tiles and other such requisites. Also a complete line of drugs and toilet articles, in addi tion to the Helie Soda Fountain from which ice cold drinks are dispensed. Cor ner Main street and Patton avenue. Mr. Walker Blaine, on behalf of his father, the secretary of State, has come forward at a late hour to explain why the excursion of the Pan-American con gress was not originally planned to em brace the Southern as well as the North ern and Western States. The explana tion is well framed as an alter thought, which we take it to be, and might never have been mane but for the outspoken complaints of the manifest partiality and injustice of the first program. The South ern States are also part of the t'nion; though for certain purposes, it seems not to he always expedient so to recognize them. To Dispel Colds, Headaches and Fevers, to cleanse the system effectually, yet gently, when cos tive or bilious, or when the blood is im pure or sluggish, to permanently cure habitual constipation, to awaken the! kidneys and liver to a healthy activity, without irritating or weakening them. use Syrup of Figs. FALL GOODS THE 13IG STORE OK Bostlc Bros. & Wright Is now overflowing with the largest and prettiest stock of Dry Goods ever brought to this market. Henriettas, Cashmeres, Mo hair Cloth, Jubilee (loth. Turner floods, Velvets, Worsted, Kiderdown in nil colors, Renfrew Dress (Sing hains, etc. NOTIONS! NOTIONS! Ml sorts of Notions, inelud- mg laiiKee motions, ana some of the prett iest Notions you ever Noted Some of the most Fascina ting Never-Fail Fascinators that ever Fascinated Hoods, Toboggans, and Shawls in endless variety. The prettiest line of Flan nels you ever saw. Blankets, Quilts and Coun terpanes. Jeans and Cassimeres. Gents' Furnishing Goods in abundance. We can fit you up in a nice Suit or Hat, in any style you want. We are Sole Agents for the celebrated Morrow Shoes for Ladies. To arrive in a day or two a full line of Ladies' latest styles Walking Jackets. 200 prs. Ladies' c'ind Misses' Shoes, made byZiegler Bros., Philadelphia, which we will close out at net cost. In our Store you will find the maximum of what you want and the minimum what you don't want. B0ST1C BROS. & WRIGHT, No. 11 N. Court Square. BOOKS AND STATIONERY, ARTISTS' MATERIALS,! BNCINKKR8' Sl'l'l LI US. I'ICTl'KKS AND PKAMKS, FANCY GOODS. BLANK BOOKS EVERY GRADK, DOLLS. TOYS AND GAM BS, WESTERN SI. C. SCENES, BOTH PHOTOGRAPHIC AND HAND- PAINTBU, AT ESTABROOK'S, aa S. Main Street. IN ORDER TO MAKE SOMECHANGES IN OIK Bl'SlNESS, WE OFFER AT COST, Ol'R STOCK OF SILVER-PLATED WARE, INCLUDING KNIVES. FORKS, SPOONS, CASTERS, Bl'TTERS, PICKLES, ETC. ARTHUR 31. FIELD, Leading: Jeweler. THE 6REATEST ATTRACTION Is that fine lot of IBNGL1SH BRIDLES and THRBB-HOKN CHAMOIS SBAT SADDLES J. 91. ALEXANDER'S And the low prtees at which he is aelliait all goods la his line. He has increased his force and Intends to meet the demand. SATISFACTION CUARANTBKD. I consider Mrs. Joe Person's Remedy the best blood purifier that is on the market to-dav. J. H. McAohs, Charlotte, N. C, August 15th 18K9. . THE RACKET COLUMN. Our goods are nil in and we are now roao.v to nicer anybody's prices. We have some of the best bargains in Dress Goods. Shoes and Hats we have ever onereu. in Iilankets, Comforts and Red Spreads we are prepared to offer some special prices. ALL WOOL Shawls to sell at prices cheaper than we ever have been able to buy them nt be fotv. We sell no goods at cost or under just to get you 'in our store and then make it up on you in other things, by charging two juices for something that you do not know the real value of. We sell everything at a sum profit, and our facilities for buying being better than those of any store in North Carolina, except "Rouss" Racket Stores," we run mul do undersell anybody in Asheville on Dress (Joods, Shoes, Hats, Tinware. No tions, Glassware, Tools. Clothing. Lamps, Lamp Chimneys, Shawls, Blankets, etc., etc. Yard-wide Factory Cloth and Graham's IMaids or Homespuns some sell for less than cost but skin you in other things. Our advice is, buy Homespun and Plaids as cheap as you can, being careful to see that each yard measures 5.16 inches, but when you have bought that QUIT. No man will lose money on you. and when one offers goods below cost at whole sale, I my them, but don't touch them in other goods. Cse common sense, price around, and where you are offered the best bargains BUY. We can sell you a solid Woman's Shoe for fl, well worth $1.40, a Child's School Shoe for 1 that you cannot match for $1.25 in Asheville, a Hat for 50c. that others ask H5c. to $1 for. We have an Old Ladies'Shoefor$1.50 that will please every tender footed middle-aged or old Lady in the land and be a source of solid comfort to her. Our Man's Shoe for $2 in Congress or Lace has given better satisfaction than any shoe we ever sold. We ha ve a line of Dress Goods from 10c. up that is astonishing in quality, for the price, a line of Dress Alpacas at 80c, all colors, of Flannels in large plaids at 5K)c, of Mohairs in greys at 20, and of Tricots at 48c, we guaran tee will not be equalled in this town. We especially invite the Ladies to call and see our Silks for fancy work, chenilles, ban gles, arasenes, wools, knit ting and embroidery silks. We are also prepared to do stamping on Linen, Plush, Velvet and Felt, at prices away below those charged by others. We have a beau tiful line of patterns. All the new pieces bought in Septem ber and guarantee satisfac tion. We have a Kid (Hove in Black and Tans atf 1 that takes the fancy of every lady who has seen them. The best woven Corset for H6c that has ever been shown in Ashe ville under $1.25. Comeand see Our New Big Stock, And learn our prices before you buy elsewhere. Very resjiectfully, GEO. T. JONES & CO N. Y. Office, 466 Broadway. HOTEUi. STRAUSS RESTAURANT -AND- Oyster VMy Parlor. Kl'HOPKAN PLAN, Meal at all Hours. Electric Cars Pass the Door. I take pleasure In announcing the Ovster Season of 18H!-'9H hns otened, and my long experience in the business justifies me In assuring the public that I enn please and sat isfy all customers. I will serve oysters in the best style, and dealing only with reliable houses, can offer the finest bivalves on the market. Try our Philadelphia Fry, Or Fan Ruat. Ilonton Bay Strwftaspcaaltv. (.rent core will be taken with all ordera I seM only the finent anil frehcdt oyster that can be had, I receive shipment direct from packer every afternoon. Charse reason able. My rentatirant i also supplied with BIRDS, GAME, FRESH FISH, ETC., At all times. Sjwc.nl attention giTen to Indy customer. Polite and attentive waiteri. Board by day. week or month with or with out room. If you want the best the market afford call on K. STRAI SS, Prop'r., South Main Street. PRIVATE BOARD. NKW HOI'SIJ! NBYYH FI'RNISII KI) I ALL MODERN IMPRilVBMBNTS. MRS. IS. B. ATKINSON, No. 211 Haywood Street. junJ2 dlv KlVATIi BOARP. A lnrtft house. 31H comfortable room. atton avenue. Warm. n street car line. Terms reasonable, octh tltim MKS. J SMATHHRS. MRS. J. STEVENSON Has removed to the Johnston Building, Iat ton avenue, corner of Church street, where she is prepared to keep regular or transient boarder. Table furnished with the best the raarketaffords. Terms reasonable. marHlmA ROUNO KNOB HOTEL McDowell Co., N. C. (Situated on the W. N. C R. R. An hour's ride from Asheville.) First class in every reect. Mineral waters Lithia, Iron, Alum and Iron. Ked and White Sulphur and Mngnesia. The most picturesque spot in Western North Carolina. Parties leaving Asheville on the 1.31i p. m. train can have dinner on their arrival by tel egraphing from the depot. Term reasonable Special rate to famli lies. J. Bulow Krwlii, juli d3m Proprietor. J. W. SCIIARTLE, MERCHANT TAILOR 42 N. Main St. fcbliod 1 v JABIKS FRANK, URALKR IN FAMILY GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS Agent for R terns Creek Woolen Mills. North Main - ' Asheville. N. C. feblOdly VM. R. PENNIMAN, PROPRIETOR OP THE ASHEVILLE BRICK WORK.S, Asheville, N. C. p. o. BOX p. marl3dljr GEO. KI91BER, GENERALCONTRACTOR AND BUILDER Mosaic Tile and Cement work a specialty. Orate. Range and Boiler set. Building moved and repaired in first class manner. Sewerage, Drainage and trap for the same thoroughly understood and promptly at' Office: Wolfe Building, Court House Square, Asheville, N. C. may3Qdly Drunkenness Or the Llqaor Habit, Positively Cared it MwetsTume n. Nsiitr Mini meim u 1 t,3'S " - H sr. Hclss M tooo), without the knowledge o( the per son tsklng It; It Is absolutely hsnnleas sod will effect s permsnent and speedy cure, whethei the patient Is a moderate drl nker or an alcohollr rr?'."! SIEVES) FAILS. We GUARANTEE a complete cure la every Instance, ii pace book Aaarest in commence, SPECIFIC CO, 1 W Dae 9L. CMKlsmtLO. FOR MEN ONLY! DfKlTIVE r LOST or FAttnfO HAlfHOODi n rUOl I II L aneni IU NERVOUS DEKUTTi ffTT T? T WtskaSH of Body ana Ki: KfTtetl tatMt. S4U niJHOOn r.H. Mmm I t.l.r,. m. fttmth.a WBAl.l'surTKUH'KII ttKU.NS a PiSTS.r SOBT. mm i.Mi.MT-MMH m m mmf, n, T.rrll.Hi., s4 r.1 1 Iss OMatHM, Ull NtiiCAl ts., (( ait, 1. 1 frhlfWswlv in th al TLANTIC COAST LINB On and after this date the followina sched- nlea will be ran over He "Columbia Division. " No. 03 Leaves Colombia A. SO p. m. Arrivca atCiarleston 9.30 d. m. No. S3 Leaves Cha.Veton" 7.1U a. m. Arnvea atColumbia 11.RS a. m. Connecting with trains to and from all points on the Charlotte. Columbia ft An ffuata and Colombia e Greenville Hailroads. ually. T. M. EMERSON. Gen. Pass. Art. J. F. DBVINB. Gen. Sunt. ETI I B 1 13 H Bn Wlafcar Ma- nnPI III Ji iiiliS D M W0OIXIT. M.n. mmm1 Mml. Itm. (jOotftH WhMShall PS. CIIAS. D. BLANTON & CO., MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHINGI Our aim is to fill a long- felt want in the city of Asheville, ' and we will open about September 1, witli the most coin plete line of Clothing for Men and Boys ever shown in thin section. Our Mr. ('HAS. BLANTON j?oe to Northern and East ern markets with the ready cash which insures to the new business f Fi nanciai $uccc$s THE YOUTHS', BOYS' AND CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT Will wviv.' our spwinl attention, and to this we will mil tin; 'NHviiil nttcntion of Mothers, Ristern and AuntH. OUR GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS Will be replete with nil the Novelties of the season in the; way of Xeckwear. OUR HAT DEPARTMENT ? Will reeeive due attention, and in it can he found from tlie' . lTf 1 11 A 1 J At. O ..fi. I.' ... ..,.1. ..l.a.i t conventional nign nax, uown We have already plat-ed our order for a lino of MEN'S FINE SHOES With one of the most popular makein. Our mode of business shall lie STRICTLY ONE WIN K, and all goods warranted as represented or money refunded. Our oening will be announced in due time. CHAS. D. BLANTON & CO., One rri7c Patton Avenue - IOUTFITTERS. 10 me oon Aiiui-k-nuuut. Clothiers, - Asheville) N C.