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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22

On Saturday. May oath. at II o'clock NJ,
the Southside Land and Improvement
Company will commence their grand
auction sale of lots in Woodland Heights.
the most elevated and best drained. there
fore the healthiest Of any suburban. pro-
perty. No Objectionable features and the
fullest protection guaranteed.
Semmes avenue, eighty-siS feet wide.
with the latest and most improved electric
street car line IN tho country, runs
through the whole property TO Forrest
Hill. the most picturesque park IN all Viz
ginia. Ample facilities for inspection be-
fore day of sale. Call on the auctioneers.
A. J. BRADLEY 4 Co.. Auctioneers,
Leader Building, Manchester. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22

In this court yesterday morning when the eyi-
the suit Of Littell Wilson against the Lynch burg
Pulp and Papor Company one OF the jurors
stated 10 the Court that, from the msnner in
which the examination had been conducted the
case was one that could not be decided without
tho services OF sn ex pert book-keeper, and that
the Jury could not even then decide Is tinside OF
week or ten days IL was therefore agreed oy
counsel on both sides 10 refer the matter 10 a
favor OF he plaintiff for f2sa35 and the Court
reserved Judgment 10 await the report OF Com
missioner Jackson Guy.
Mr.. @. W. Anderson qualified to practice law
10 this court, and considerable uatmportant
businoss wac disposed Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22
THEY FIGHT HARD BUT LOSE.
Tho Old Dominion Club Beaten ir Very
Close Game.

An excellent exhibition of baseball plav-
Ing by amateurs was gwen on Island Park
yesterday afternoon. The competing teams
were from the Old Dominion and the re-
.cently-organizcd Players clubs. The at
tendance was not large, but the few hun
dred devotees OF the national game who
were present abounded in enthusiasm.
The Old Dominion boys welded in the
timber in professional style and batted En-
right very freely. II was in general field
ing and getting around the bases that the
Players eXcellcd.
The most exciting part Of the contest
was the Old DOminion's half of the fifth
inning, in which eight men handled the
stick and three hits and as many runs were
made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22
The Democrats and the Mckinley Bill.
lBy telegraph 70 tts Dfspa,cn-l

WASHINGTON, May ei.-The Democratic nj
nority OF tho Ways and Means Com mittes as the
result OF q consultation this morning. instructed
Mr. Carlisle 10 ofier In the House at the proper
time motion 10 recommit the tarif bill 20 the
Ways and Means Committee with Instructions 10
report back a bill reducing taxation from exist
Ing rates Of course IL is NOS expected that the
motion will prevail. but tao purpose Gf rs sub
mission :s 70 place the Democratic members on
record as enteavortng TO carry out the views
contained In the national platform.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22
JOINT LITERARY BEeATE.
should the State Furnish Free Education
to Her CitIzens?

There win be joint debate at the Young
Mems Christian Association Hall, Sixth and
o'clock between the Dixie and Randolph
literary societies.
The question to be argued is. Resolved.
That the State of Virginia Should Fnrnish
Free Education TO Her Citizens.n
Messrs. Thomas d. Frey and Charles r
Moore, Of the Randolph Society. will repre-
sent the affirmative, and Messrs. /. p.
Whitehead and ID. 5. Garland. of the
Dixie Society. the negative.
The judges are Rev. }. W. Bledsoe. DID.
Rev. }. \. Fair, ID. d., and Hon. II. W.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22

ceiyed by tho citizens OF Detroit On Friday
night wo were entertained by General Algus.
ihis evening usth) we 20 on IN excursion up the
- Clair river. All the old officers we're re-
elected aud will be installed on Wednesday.
Virginia Is represented by Rev. II. N. Hope, OK
Danyille ard your humbie servant. and Mr.. J.
=. Fitzgerald is member OF the Committee on
Appeala
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22
MEcKLENBURo's SECOND DAY.
Grand Programme, Including Uose-Reei
and Baseball Contests-Fins
Special telegram 10 the Di-patch.l

Especial telegram 10 the Di-patchl
CHARLOTTE. N. c.. May 2l.-The pro-
gramme for the second day of the Neck
lenburg celebration was fully carried out
to-day. The reel-race took place in the
morning between the companies from
Raleigh, Greensboro, Monroe. Durham,
the first prize Of 500 in thirty and half
seconds. Durham got the second prize Of
s25 in the grab race. Charlotte won the
first prize, with Monroe as second.
A large crowd at Baseball Park wit
messed the defeat OF the Charlotte team by
the COlumbias. Score. II to3.
Tonight at $50 o'clock thousands of
people witnessed the grandest display Of
fireworks ever seen in this city.
Senator Vance returned 10 Washington
this morning.
Governor Fowle is called TO Raleigh to-
night on urgent business.
Tomorrow ia the last day of the celebra-
ton. Among the attractions will be the
steamer contest, hose-reel contest, and
hook-and-ladder contest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22
Mrs. Landrum Slightly Better.

DR.. John @. TreVillian returned TO the city
yesterday afternoon from King William county
announcing the dangerous Illness OF Mrs. Lam
drum, wife OF DR.. W. W. Landrum. pastor OF sac
second Baptist church. lie reports that Mrs.
Lsndrum Is slightly improved. she has bilious
faVar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22
THE SOLDIERS, MONUMENT.
Arrival Here OF Two of the Immense Base
stones.

Two large stones to form part Of the
base of the Soldiers Monument on Libby
Hill are now on their way to the site and
NAV DO seen to-day on Iwenty-htth street
between Main and Franklin
Being too heavy for any truck in the
city, they are being slowly carried along on
immense rollers-just As house Is moved.
They are probably the largest single
blocks of granite ever used in any struc-
ture in this city.
Three more blocks of almost as great
size are on their way TO the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22

Yesterday evening Professor Hassee6 mot
MS French and German classes at Richmond
Souege 10 bid them good-by, as he sails for
Europe In a few days.
Az the conclusion OF his touching remarks his
classes presented him handsome umbrella "a
tokon OF their high appreciation Of him as a
gentlsman. friend, sud teacher
Tue Professor will return to Richmond In
September
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22
For Nsrxous p,se..es
Usr Hoasronp's AuD PuospnArr.

DR.. +. G.. Kelly. Alderton, W. r., SAYS:
~ have prescribed 1t in large number Of
cases of restlessness at night and nervous
diseases generally. and also In cases Of In
digestion caused by lack Of sufficient gas
tric juice OF the stomach. with marked
success and consider Il qno Of the best
remedies known to the prolssssonAl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22
Flower Mis.lo,-n..

Tomorrow is Flower Mlssloo.aav ,.a,.s
Of the Woman,s Christian Tempsranss nnions
of ihis city on that day distrseute ra~sr. :, al
inmates o. =, me S, psn,ientAry and ainishouse.
thankfully received and prons.s ~.
They eau be- sent 70 100 east Srnss ~ ~ sss
Friends meeting-hosse, on Clay str.s, snas ave-
ping or tomorrow merninx u"' Wv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22
The Lee Monument

ceremonies will undoubtedly draw an
enormous crowd. who will see with sur
prise and qualification the great improve
ments in the capital OF the Confederscy.
They will see none that is n greater bless
ing to women especially than the Roller
Tray Trunk. No trays TO lift. Saves that
back-breaking exertion. Sold by all deal
ers Made by X. W. Rountree a Brother.
Richmond, Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22
Beware Of Bogus Democratic Tickets.

Thousands have been printed and circu-
lated over the city. If YOU are not eau
tious you maybe led into voting one, which
would be to vote for Smith instead of
Inna
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22
DIR. Hoge's Church.

The annual congregational meeting OF the Sc
cond Presbyterian church was held last nignt,
ard, In the ABSENCE % Or. Hoge, Colonel Barks-
dale was made moderator.
The report Of the Fipapce Board showed that
The years receipts we're nearly sll,0O0 end tho
disbursements about the same.
Inc usual church officers were elected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22
sexton Ritter's Funeral.

The funeral OF Mr.. X G. Hitter. sexton OF 81
paniis church. Who died Tuesday night, viii take
place from ST. Paui's at 4;eo O'Clock this alter
noon. METROPOLITAN Lodge, No. II. 70 which de-
ceased belonged. Will attend m pooy.
whieb deceased was mempsr. VIII meet ~
their headquarters ut a;45 O'Clock TO attend The
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

Fsmile. who uso oil should koop In mlpd thai
the light aud dangerous products OF petroleum
Will often give . clear and brilliant ight; nor
should also remember that better light IL fur
nished by PRArT's ASTRAL OIL st trinins sddi-
uonsl cost with the advantage OF absolute safety.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22
AN ENGINEER ARRESTED
Charged with tho Murder of n Negro
Butcher-He Accuses Another Man.

Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
ROANOKE. Va, May N.-Lee Moore, an en-
queer on tho Norfolk and Western railroad, was
arrested to-day on the charge Of being impli-
Gated In the murder OF John Lindsay, a colored
butcher, on the evening OF the iith near Wood
land Park In the central part OF the city. Moore
denies hls guilt. and claims that william Sad
Ter, another railrosd.msn, committed tho deed
in his presence. Sadler has fed for parts un-
known.
Reports from Bach creek, Franklin county,
show that most terrific hail-storm swept over
that county Monday evening and the crops we're
greatly damaged.
over 10000 people visited Bsrnum's tents yes
terday TO witness one OF the poorest perform
ances that was ever given BY that great show
man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22

Harry Herman. artistic decorator and
window-draper. from Louisville. n.y., has
arrived in the city and will receive orders
to decorate buildings. The trades display
OF Merchants Gals-week in Savannah and
the Mecklenberg celebration IN Charlotts
was designed and executed by him. Once
at n. M. Starke a Co. g. 900 east Main street.
where orders will receive prompt attention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22
The Court at the Benh.
fsnrr,al teissrsu % fhe Dfsp.<s-h

NORFOLK. Va. May H.-Judge Lewis and
the other Judges of the Court Of Appeals
are expected here from Richmond to-mor-
row, and, accompanied by Judge Hughes
and other gentlemen Of this city, they will
visit Virginia Beach.
A very large excursion party Ia expected
at the Beach on Sunday from Richmond
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22
Went Awey with the Circus.

Willie Meadow, a boy thirteen years OF age,
wenf away with Barnum's circus when u ieis
here last Friday night At the request OF mo
parents OF the cntld Mayor Ellyson and ChleI-os-
Police Poe have asked Pinkerton's detectives 20
look out for the boy and send him back 10 MS
home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22
Union pemoeratio CInh.

A meeting OF the Union Democratic Club was
hsld .. springneld Hall last night and Addresses
we're made by MessrA q. H. Eppe. r. Leslie
Po1eil, w. Z. Loving, J. X. tsrymes. Adam Dia-
cont. W. T. Joyner, J. A Msanley. and Thomas
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22

Two base hits-Applsgatc, LucSe, and Harri-
son. Left on bases-llsyers, 4; Dominlons, :.
First base on balls--llayers. 8: DOmiuions, 2.
First base on orrors-Players. 9; pominiOns. 1.
Struck out--Players, =; Dominions, I. Passed
balis-Lucke. l. Double playe-Enrigbt smith.
aud LGtouche; Palmer ana Harrison. Umpire
Nesle. 1imo OF Game-Ono hour and forty-nve
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22
Young Mems Christian Association Field
Sports

The members Of the Young Mem. Christian
s win hold meeting This
for the summer months Itls proposeS 10 orcnn-
ize baseball, football. tennis bcycie' snd out
Ing clubs. Its hoped In this way 10 give tne
me mel oers variety o, pleasant and exhiiarating
members Of the gymnasium. snv xn,,,. man
who may DO Interested Is invited % atsena'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22
we ehali stand by the pariys nominees, and ve
urge our friends tO do tho same.


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urge our friends 70 DO tho same
NJ L srorswoop.
nP. WINSTON.
WILLIAM ". CuLLIsGwosTH,
gzsM. TYLER.
THOMAS h. HICKS,
,. TAYLOR KvAys.
A. JARVIS
Tyler Did Not Resign.
Enemies OF the Democracy Of the Demo-
| cratic candidate for Citv Sergeant. Cap
tain Epps, have found fault with him for
not resigninR from the police force before
gong into the primary. This correspond
ence in view Of certain remarks. will prove
interesting:
Captain James y. Triey, Cny:
Dear Slr.-wiI you be good enough 10 state
whether whom you ran for City sergean, you
we're required 10 lrst resign as captain o, polcey
make this request Of you because have heard
the contrary stated.
Yours truly. JtcKsoN GUY.
Chairman City Democratic Committee.
JdeEson Gr,y, Esq.. Chairman cRy Democratic
COMMITTEE:
Dear sr,--i will state, in repIy 70 the question
pIopounded aboye mai was not re1uirsd 10 re-
sign my position az captain of police when ran
Tor City Sergeant The iiea vas mover suggested
20 me by me Board OF Police Commissioners )r
any ono else in authority. / retaiued tho ofiIcs
In tAe police department no to tho date O. my
qualification as City Sergeant
Yours truly. JAxxs NJ TYLER
A Warning to the Public.
Democrats, examine your tickets to-day.
Bogus Democratic tickets, with Smiths
name in place of Epps's. have been circu-
lated.
Do not be caught by tais old trick.
Tho Returns
The returns from the various precincts
Will be brought TO the rooms of the Pow
hatan Club tonight as soon as the vote is
counted.
There will be great many bogus tickets
IN the field, and voters should exercise
close scrutiny 10 see that their ballots con-
tam Just the right names and that none of
these are scratched.
Little Opposition I'm Manchester.
The people Of Manchester will also have
an election to-day for city officers, and
member of the Council and a Justice of the
Peace from each ward. The Republicans
have no general ticket in the field, nor have
they made any nominations for council
men or justices except IN the Third Ward,
whore the vote will probably be larger than
IN any other part Of the city.
The following is the Democratic ticket
For Mayor: a. G. Attkis.On.
For Commonwealths Attorney: Charles L.
Page
FOR City Sergeant: H. Fitzgerald
For Commissioner OF the Revenue Samuel r.
Owens.
For High Constable: George W. Brooks.
Flrst Ward Council, 4. 4. Morris; Justice.
John ". Caudlo.
Second Ward; Council, J. r. Perduo: Justice,
James II. Pordue
THIRD Ward Council, A. w. Fahr; Justice,
Fourth Ward: Council, W. II. Owens; Justice
James j. Robinson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22
Beware OF noan. nemncratic rIckct..

Thousands have been printed and circu-
lated over the city. If you are not eau
tious you may be led into voting one. which
would be to vote for Smith instead Of
Ems
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22
Reware Of Bogus Democratic Tickets.

Thousands have been printed and circu-
lated over the city. If you are not eau
tious o. may be led INTO voting one. which
would Ue TO vote for Smith instead of
Eups
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22
ALaw-BrsaLer Fatally shot.

HUNTINGDON. w. VA. May 2i.--0n the Big
Sandy river Tucker Bean. . ueil-to-do farmer,
shot and fatally wounded Cove Jordan IN quar-.
bulieA He was noIorfous lav.broAksg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22
Children Cry for Pitchers Castorla.

We call special attention 20 the sale OF
West-End Lots on Harrison street near
Park avenue by j. Preston Cooke. special
commissioner. this evening at 81 O'Clock
Il. B. CHAYFrS Il Co.. Auctioneers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22
nrunre of nocus pemocrstic Tickets.

Thousands have been printed and circu-
lated over the city. If you are not eau
tious you may be led into voting one. which
would be to vote tor Smith instead OF
Enng
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22

In advanced age the declining. power
are wonderfully refreshed by Hoods Sarsa
p4rilIa. 1t really does make tho weak
strong.n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22

RIB Chaffn & Co., auctioneers. will sell
this evening az 6 o'clock the handsomest
Lots on west Grace street near Shafer. Do
not fail to attend
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22
MEMORIAL SERVICES.
Decoration OF Graves. Prayer, Addresses,
and Other Exercises in Danyille.
Especial telegram 20 the Dispsschl

DAsvILLg. Va, May 2l.-Memorial-day
WAS observed here to-day. The exercises
were held in the Academy of Music, which
had been tastefully decorated with flowers
by the ladies Of the Memorial Association.
A large number Of people were present.
and Captain Harry Wooding. chief mar
shal, was master Of ceremonies. prayer
was offered by DR.. Alexander Martin. who
petitioned God that the time might never
come when the young men OF this country
would cease TO revere and honor the MEM
ory of the soldiers who laid down their
lives for the cause they believed and we
believe was right. He also prayed God
that all sectional strife may be stayed and
all animssities be buried IN the graves We
to-day honor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22

Dust. Scour. Pack Moth-Proof and
Store Carpets.
Satisfaction guaranteed
SlRs. A. i. PYLK
gi5 north Fifth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22
Children Cry for Pitchers Castorla.

James l.. Williams. manager Ocean View
Hotel. announces that this popular seaside
resort will be opened on the ist OF june.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22

lie that speaketh lies shall not escape.
but he that useth A. b. c. Tonic may es-
cana disease
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22

There is recorded in the Registers Office
of this county deed of trust from the
French Broad Valley Railroad Company to
the Central Trust Company Of New YORK,
providing for tho issuance of Si.bOO,00O in
5 per cent. twenty-year bonds for the pur-
poses of the construction and equipment
of the road; also a deed Of trust from the
Asheyille and Bristol Railroad Company to
the National Trust Company of New York
tor the issuance of @l,O00,000 IN similar
bonds for like purpose. These two roads
have not heretofore inspired much conn
deuce here. but II begins to look. 10 care
ful observer, as II there were soon to be a
BIC surprise party given TO the Asheville
public.
There has been meeting Of the stock
holders Of the Hot Springs. Spring Creek
and Savannah Railroad Company. Colonel
W. l.. Albright. OF Chattanooga. was elect
ed president and Beverly W. Hill, of Hot
Springs, n. c.. vice president. Five per
cent. Of the capital stock has been sub
scribed, and survey will soon be ordered
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria
Puilee Powee.

Take W. ID. Sutherland's BUS Line from
Third and Franklin 10 ladies' Lawn Party
at Blandon Park May 22d. p. NJ. TO II p.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22
TIcKE1T CAMP ARRANGEMENTS.

menf, company, or association; 20 whom, .
what hour, and where 20 report. 20 that u may
% taoulated. printed, and properly dtssripu'e''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22
supreme Lodrc Kp,,h,. ef Honor.

Mr.. ]. r. Lsmkin. Of Rich nond, who hD- besa
In sttendance upon the sessioa OF the sasfeme
Lodge Of KNIGHTS Of Honor at Detroit. sntea
here v . riend sayinx; We are bsink wsn 70
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22

when Bs,y was sick. We gsvs her CastorA-
When she ~n ChIld. ths erred for Csstoria
wheu al,n became Mss, abe chung "a csssortA
When shs hsa Chi ldrsp. sAs gave them CsssaraA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22

Doctors have cured; yes but not in YOU
case. Suppose you try A. b. Z. Alternative
aud be healed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22
Special Notice.

The stock-farm Of the late Colonel J. L.
Darlington, in Powhatan county. was NOT
offered at auction on yesterday by james
H. Dooley, executor. but is for sale pri-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22
coMINH TO RICHMOND.

The Cabell Graves Camp of Confederate
Veterans will go to Richmond to attend
the Lee monument exercises and will carry
at least fifty men. They will leave Dan
vile on the morning of the 2Sth.
The Atlantic and Danyiile Railroad CON-
pany to-day agreed on a basis of settle
ment with the Danville Construction Com-
pany, which built that section Of the road
from Danville to Clarksville. The matter
had been pending for several months.
More than 800, ,000 was involved.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22
HAND BADLY MASHED,
Mr. Ivanhoe B. Waldron Hurt while Try
ing to Jump on a Car.

Ing to jump on Car.
Yesterday evening Mr.. Ivanhoe b. Wal
dron, who is engaged on Cary street in the
manufacture OF tobacco machinery, at
tempted TO Jump on an electric car on
Franklin street near Seventeenth, and in
doing so fell. One of the car-wheels ran
over his left hand and mashed 1t so severely
II viii n-obaoly have to be amputated.
Mr.. Waldron also received a cut over
one Of his eyes and was bruised on his right
arm.
Ho was taken 20 his home. No. 2115 east
Broad street, and DR.. Virginius Harrison
attended hlm.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22
The appended score tells the rest:

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-22
ASHsVlLLE'S RAILROADS.
Contracts Signed That viii Be Pleasant
Surprise 10 the People.
Especial telegram 10 the Dispstch.l

Especial telegram 20 the Dspatch.i
AsHEvILLE. n. c., May 2l.--Your ccrre-
spondent has seen the contracts of the
French Broad Valley Railroad Company
and the Asheville and Bristol Railroad
Company with James Raymond for the
grading of these roads, to which reference
was made in tho Dispdicl. yesterday. The
French Broad Valley railroad is to be about
ono hundred miles in length. Ono limo
Will extend from Asheyille to the South
Carolina line at the Estatoe gap of the
Blue Ridge. near the headwaters Of the
French Broad river, and another from
Ashovile to the line of Rutherford county.
The grading for this road Is to be COM
pleted by December 1, 1891.