The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-14

loge show plainly. also, that liz friends m
NirDinia who hest know how 10 value is
work. mean TO do their part 10 place the M
stitutiOn on a strong iinanciai iounoA'lon'
While such evidence Of generous hpple-
citation by Virginia patrons VIII ~ Eis,'i@
progressive college. IL should also sllinui
eins TO an institution which Is Htill far nom
having sufficient funds % meet urgent neeas
and make necessary improvements.
The Clarke County Courier says: I'VE
have been asked II n Is possible 20 get up
boom for Berryyille. WHY n0tt There are
plenty of lands bordering the limits OF the
town that can boz laid of into streets ahd
lots. and aficr this Is done the lots coulu re
transferred from one owner 20 an0ther az
prices which would indicate an increase Oh
Sd per cent. in their value every time a
transfer il made. and let this Dee kept up
until the circle is completed Of those MEo
entered into the scheme. and eacn inos
himself in possession Of the lot he originally
started with. II q company composed OF
ten persons will start with their lots rated
at 5000 each. they can swap them on 70
each other until they make them bring s ,OuV
per lot. and all this can be- done without
paving a cent outside OF the first cost.
Then advertise broadcast the rapid rise thai
has taken place in these building lots, ana
outsiders with Opened-oyed wonder VIII
flock % Beryville. and two new hotels VIII
be needed 10 furnish accommodations TOT
the in-rushing spectators. Yes. we can
get up "a boom for Beryyille on that plan,
and we are inclined TO believe 10 VIII De
found as solid as some Of those we hear OF
i'm other quarters
The Farmyille journal says: Mr.. 5. j.
I WOOitOu. al wcll-knOwn citizen OF our
county, and for a number OF years one OF
our most successful farmers. has been miss
/ inc from his home since last sunday even
/ ing. and as yet nothing is known of him.
/ The conclusion is that a hitherto respected
citizen has gone from home. family ana
friends without a word Of explanation.
some have said that he has only gone %
more inviting field 90 make money, and
when this is done he viii return. pay bis
debts 'and be happy bis az home again.
/ God grant that this may be SD. I'm the
meantime our tenderost sfmpathies 20 out
TO the sorrOwing wife and children. and our
praver j. that God may comfort ana sus-
tain them as man can not.
A large sca-CHg. about six feet long, was
killed ON C0bbs Island by the life saving
crew last Thursday. Mr. George Cobb. son
of Warren Cobb. was ont hunting. and no
ticeG something uncommon BOB the wafer
lie whisllod. and the dog followed him nm
iII me- WIS lN Nl-Nl 90 Nh" Ait" '.''Nf -
called for help. and at the same time iired
shooting the dog through the leif eye. Aiiei
he was wounded Mr.. Jack Andrews. of ihi
station. threw line around his head and
struck him q blow. which at once KILLED
him. lie is of a lovely seal-Drown colol
and very heavy. Captain CrumD viii skin
and stun him and have him ON exhibition
this summer.
The Farmyillo Journal. under the cap
fi0n "BOys with Pistols I'M the Pockets,
saws: "This thing is becoming all too com
mon in our town. Grand iuries Will have
10 be more rigid in their investigations. ang
uaronts will have TO- switch the WrOng-gOer
into the right truck. Grown people have
no need for pistols in q quiet community
like this. and surely there are enough toy
of a different and innocent Kind in ou
stores 90 satisfy the desires of reasonable
BOYS. Unreasonable, ones should De made
reasonable. We confess tO our entire aD
sence Of patience with the reckless, useless
mischieyous habit
The Cape Charles Pioneer says: " 10 is
qualification tO the citizens OF Cape Charlie
tO see the interest manifested hy the New
York. Philadelphia. and Norfolk railroad ID
insisting 40 beauty our city, Work ha
already been begun ON the property Oh th
road In the way of Improvements, and the.
propose TO have the grounds sOWn In blu
) grass the entire length of Mason avenue
and in front of toe depot, laid on in flower
b beds walks. etc This Will greatly cnhanc
the value of property on that street, and Wii
render our town more inviting 90 the travel
ing public