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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-29
ByJ. Thompson Brown s. Co..
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers'
lib east Main street.

TWO DEEP AND HANDSOME
/ BUILDING LOTS ON SOUTH LINE OF
BEVERLY STREET, NEAR To AND WkS ~, l. VI, "
BANDoTPH STREET. TO BE SOLD AT THE
COST AND CHARGES OF j. NJ. LOCHNANh,
THE FORMER PURCHASER.-We will sell at
public auction on
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 1891,
nj @ O'Clock p. NJ, the above PROPERTY. These
beautiful lots lie on Beverly 50 feet west o. KAN
dolph street, having front on the south inc o.
said Beverly street Of 90 feet, with depth Vi
2l0 feet, more or less.
This property was purchased In December,
1890. by j. VI. LOchnane, and failing to settle
therefor il Is now, Mt the request OF the owner,
being sold at the cost and charges OIL the salu
LOchnane. l.,
TERMS: One fourth cash; balance In SIX
twelve, and eighteen months.
j. THOMPSON BROWN g 60,
mvoo Auctloneers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-29
MCCUE PROPERTY
INTO GUIDING LOIS, ANDTU,.t,
SALE FROM FIRST HAMS

By virtue Of decrco hr-.'r-f..- -.f.--....
We, a. commissioner 81 N'H ....f ...
conjunction with Mr.. Not le. HH..
ing and part Of tho land u t.. ... ......
ley,n will sell by auction, 900 o." .....
TUESDAY, JCNE.. I-.I.
beginning A. 400 p. NJ
/. No LARGE, WETI-VTIig. 'Er COME
NIENT FRAME DWELlIND. ..u.. ... 81.
pied by Mrs. Mct uo. sltua'ei ... r......
mile from tho corporation ..H
containing ten or Twelve t..I. ...
lighted rooms, beside k.' .'.. .
rounded by an attrnr'iy" iaFr -f s.....
Well-stO,ked with shglr-'r.". I.I .......
.. A LARGE NUMBER 80. lt..I .....
SOHE AND VERY NAIItH.E ...
LOTS. fronting on Brook raf ..f . H...
Wayerley, Prescott, ar thI'. ....... ..
which are sixty feet Wilr. I..-.
sold with the privilege ~ ,r. .. ...
every one will have an equal l..l... ..-
sfrlrtions will be- such a. fH ..... ....r .
tectionable occupation ~ any fH. .f.
The nearness 81 thosr .D.- D. '..... ..r.s
ing almost as near % 'hr Capitol .. H..
ment h., and their situation .I org ....t ...
BROOK road, which f. t1 Boz m1'H a. f"..r...
an early day. combine a. make ... Tai.
place Of residence ami trH . % .t -...l
ti0n.
Tho healthfulness n this l4.r. ..t n %
section generally, !, p-ryertigL 7rl H ..a f-
that no case Of tUycr ~ of Utalt i.. ...- .
cured there.
The dwelling can De- snen ans gay .t..-.,.,.
day between l and O'Clock auI Dogs. ...
PIats at the oGice q the al...r..r 90 70
distribution.
Terms: win be Hbe-aL
EDMUND WAurUr. 70.
FRANZ ". WOODS.
d. q
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-29
rhey Know the Best Article.
New YORK Recorder.

The Khediye of Egypt has prohibited
the growing OF tobacco in his dominions.
Hereafter the Egyptians will get their
Turkish tobacco from Yirvinia. like the
reat ~ ue
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-29
.ucrrox sALEs-rh,. Day.
BY sutton q Co,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers,
IOI4 Main street.
SALE nF A NEW hF.


SALE OF A NEW DE-
TACHED FRAME DWELLING SITUATED
az TUE SOUTH SIDE OF OAKWOOD AVENUE
NRAR MILL AvENUE-Dy virtue Of certain
deeJ Of trust from W. J. Bowles and wife % the
rndersigned trustees, dated August -, 1900,
and of record In tho Clerk's ONCE OF iienri'o
County Court, Dccd-BoDk lB2 a, page 2JJ, de-
fanlt having been made IN ths payment OF n
nortion of the debt socnrcd thereby, aud having
heen directed go 90 do by the Board Of Directors
OF me on Dominion Building and Loan Asso'ia-
zion. wc shall piocoed 10 cell nj public auction,
upon the premises, on M ,eo,
NJ 5iL o'clock Z. ", the ABONE-DESChlBkD
pRoPFRTY, fronting 80 feet on the south sdo
~ Oakwood avenuo, 80 feet west OF MN avenue,
and running back between parallel lines l24
feet 20 an alley. II, ,..,,,
the improvements consist OF new, wen-built
detached frame dwelling. with Six or seven
rooms. also. good stable and other 0ut-bliidings
1his property IN situated on n beautiful ave
nue I'm n growing and improving neighborhOod.
TERMS: Whilst the deed requires cash, by con-
aant Of all PARTIES Interested more liberal terms
VIII Oo PRANK T. SUTTON,
JOHN 5. ELLETT,
JOHN b. PURCELL,
Trustees Of Old Dominion Building and Loan
Association. iny 30
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-29
By Sutton * Co.
and
Z. p. Winston & Son,
Real Estate Agents and Auctloneers.

Real Estate Agents and AuctloDeers.
A UCTION SALE OF THAT GRAND
"A CENTRALLY-LOCATED AND IMPROVED
PROPERTY SITUATED On THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF MARSHALL AND ELEVENTH
STREETS, BEING THE LATE RESIDENCE
OF THE HON. JAMES NELSON, FRONTING
ON THE EAST LINE OF ELEVENTH STREET
80 FEET, AND ALSO 100 FEET FRONT On
THE SOUTH LINE MARSHALL STREET TO
AN ALLEY.-By request Of all the parties ln-
terested we will offer for sale at auction, on the
premises, on
MONDAY, JUNE l, 1891,
at SO o'clock p. NJ. the abOve-described and
truly VALUABLE AND CENTRALLY-LOCAIED
PROPERTY.
The improvements consist Of q large brick
dwelling with twelve rooms, brick kitchen, car
riage-h6use, ana stable, fronting so feet on the
ea~I line OF Eleventh street and running back
within parallel lines 100 feet TO an alley and
having also n front on the south limo Of Marshall
street OF I2O feet. This Is a splendid piece OF
property none more so on tho market, being in
a good neigh borhOOd, Just one square from the
new City Hall, near the Capitol, post-Onlce, ana
surrounded by churches, and In every way de-
sirably located. It Is seldom that such property,
located as this is, can be had on tho market, and
those in search Of good home or profitable H.
yestmcnts viii do well 90 attend this sale.
TERMS or SALE: One fourth In cash; balance
on a credit Of six, twelve, and eighteen months
for negotiable notes, interest added from day OF
sale, secured by deed OF trust on the property.
SUTTON & CO.,
PIP. WINSTON & SON,
my2S Auctioneers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-29
ByR.B. Charln s Coz
Reel Estate Auc..oaoe'7'
Richmond, Va
TRUSTEES SALE
oF
SLOTS IN WEST POINT VA
on FRIDAY, JrNs .. lo, ....'.y,,,,yS
AT 5ix O'CLOCK p. NJ, on ihS

By virtue OF deed q trust i i.ii''....,' 81.
1ss7. and recorded IN King ".l,a..ii b.. z
Clerks ONCE In pecd-Book ., y, .,...1 90
request Of beneficiary, de'agi, bay, .,, II. 8, g.s
Ia payment Of debt secured -, p,.rt vs. :
the day ana hour named, me Lci ns ,s5 .
said deed as thoso certain 10! " .r.i ts,l I
the improvements thereof yius a. =. .5., -,
the town OF West Point, va, suot s.rn., 3
90, OF, 90. 81, and 100 ,soaih.,a,,' nm ~ rt
ana second Streets. a. desiguaied yi r.,,f
West Poiat made by }, NJ. Danisi - - - "
An the Clerks ONCE OF the eoah' -
liam, Va. - ,,.,n. an ~,
Wishing 10 inyet VIII please 49, isgN
Train viii leave Tweaty-teu1s-S
7:4O A. M. aud return as $50 y -. n, AMI .ss o /,
TERns: Cash fOF expense % 80 - oa tliss :
due, say about 1880, sila V'1'''
30 announced At sale. WILLIAM ELLYsoS.
-. survivors ''''''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-29
HAST RICHMOND LOTS FORn
IL SALE. IA

The East Richmond Company has up 10 the
present declined TO sell its lots, preferrng 20 walt
until the property was more fully developed, tho
were completed and In operation, but owing 20
the daily application by parties 20 purchase, the
company has decided 10 offer for sale, privately,
about 100 LOTS. For maps, terms information,
&C. apply at No. $40 east Main street Also, for
sale or rent eight NEW DWELLINGS with six TO
twelve rooms which this company have Just
erected. BLANTON Sc GREEN,
my 04-IW Real Estate Agents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-29
BY Apperson & Co,

BY Apperson & Co,
Real Estate Auctioneers, Agents, &c.
COMMISSIONERS GONG GRE
" DITD AUCTION SALE OF THAT BEAUTI-
Full AND VALUABLE HIGH AND DRY LOT OF
LAND ON THE WEST SIDE OF WASHINGTON
BETWEEN CARY AND BEVERLEY STREETS
In execution Of the hereinafter named decree, az
special commissioners therein named for the
purpose, we wiz sell by auction, on the promises,
at O'Clock 7. NJ, on
MONDAY, JUNE /, 1891,
tho AB0VE-DESCRIBED MOST DESIRABLE
WEST-END PROPERTY, fronting 211Is feet on
the west line OF Washington street with depth
OF 19S feet, within few yards Of the corporate
limits, as a whole or divided, a. may be deemed
best at the hour Of sale. In the midst OF new
churches, dwellings, &c, renders IL a most ell
gible location for homes or speculation.
Terms: Cash as 20 expenses OF suit and sale
and S390.73, with interest aggregating about
800. In payments OF 900 each ON 4th June,
4th July, Attn August, 4th September, and fth
October, and on Attn November s43.73, sl51.40
on oath April, 1892, and on each succeeding
gath April until the Gath April, 1898, when
s2,523.41 and s15l.40, or S2,074.S1 win be due
and payable the balance Of the purchase-mOney
at eight months, negotiable notes for each credit
instalment and title retained, or all cash at tho
option OF the purchasers.
The material, brick, &c, OF tho burned build
ings will be sold for cash.
HILL CARTER,
WILLIAM FLANAGAN,
Special Commissioners
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-29
BY Frank p. 1901 N
Real Estate Alc.......~
CHOICE BROAD-STBLEI s-y'-
PROPERTY
No. 425 EAST BROAD SIEhf.'
FOURTH AND FIFTH >i.--H
NOW oCCCliED ar
MEssRs. FORD & PEATE.>- As B s-
HOUSE,
ToBE SOLD AT AUCTION.


ON THURSDAY. JtNi !. i''
on the premises, AZ 30 oc,nh D.
that most ELIGIBLl-LO,Al ID
BRICK STORE, No. 425 east I. ...-v
side, between Fourth AMI tI.-
ent occupied by Messrs. ora q .. s o
years Occupied by Charles j. .. p
shoe store. IL IL unucce-si'f ISL. ~
favor OF this property rs D
lion ard value AS solid .l'.- .. .'
known % all businessmen 1ui ,. -
Will only add that an OppnfiN-'-'
not occur again for long uai'. 81. as D
The LOT fronts 10 az feet
wide alley In common. ..r.-... -
TERMS: one fourth cash; 'h' + -
easy and extraordinarily hong '.'
poanced on eay OF sale. ,....s. r.fo
For furthefparticulars app.X i,.i.. sol.
FRANN ~ A.. 49,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-29
REAL ESTATE AT PRIVATE SALE.
DROOK-ROAD LAND FOR @
I'D SALE. -

Tho larger portion Of the ADRIAN WAR
WICK FARM, on the Brook rOad about hye
miles from Richmond, can be bought at n bar
gain. For sale by commissioner OF the court.
Apply 70 \. w: BoNE'
NV 2S-3t Real Estate Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-29
EVOLUTION or TIE BICYCLE.
D''''opment from the First Rude
"hse'" Made by a French Nobioman.

Inc mrs. rnaimentary bicycle was
mounted by Baron Won Dfais. a Frencb,nsn
nsing IN Germany, who. early In Tins
century, invented q combination ~ two
wheels, aseat. and handles, which he eaiIe1
eelerifere." 20 aid him In his wor r." ~
overseeing large estates The old cuts Of
tins odd machine, called after the inventor.
the Draisine. showit TO DO ia is general
features the direct forarnnnar Of the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-29
By George +. Crawford,
Real Estate Agent and Auctioneor,
1905 Bank street, Richmond, Va.

1903 Bank street, Richmond, Va
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF A
~ VALUABLE FARM IN HENRlCO COUNTY,
VA, CONTAINING 300 ACRES, LYING ON
THE MOUNTAIN ROAD, ABOUT THREE
QUARTERS OF A MILE WEST OF GLEN AL
LEN, ON THE RICHMOND, FREDERlCKS-
BURG AND POTOMAC RAILROAD. THE
DWELLING Is AN ATTRACTIVE RESIDENCE
WITH EIGHT ROOMS, STANDING on AN
ELEVATION OVERLOOKING THE FARM AND
SURROUNDED By NICE SHADE-TREES.
THERE u AN ORCHARD, VINEYARD, &C
By virtue Of decree Of tho Circuit Court Of
Henricocoun pronounced in the case Of Evans,
who sues, &c, -. Sheppard and others, on tho
18th day OF May, 1891, the undersigned, special
commissioners, will sell az public auction 20 the
highest bidder, at Glen Allen, on
SATURDAY, MAY 80, 1891,
at o'clock p. NJ, the abOve-described FARMl
Persons from Richmond wishing 10 attend this
sale can take the Richmond Fredericksburg and
Potomac accommodation train at Alb +. NJ. and
return by the same train at q o'clock-a quick
and pleasant trip.
TERMS Cash az 20 one fourth OF the purchase
money the balance In one, two, and three years,
the purchaser 10 give his negotiable notes for
deferred instalment, with interest from day Of
sale, and the title Of the property retained until
the whole purchase-price Is paid and convey
ance ordered by the Court.
A. w. PATTERSON,
+. Ii. MCGUIRE,
Special Commissioners.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-29
aooK-BINpING.

g B. ADKINS, BOOKBINDER,
De BLANR-BoOK MANUFACTURES, PAPER
RULER, &C., 1l07 Main street, Richmond, Va.
Orders solicited. Work promptly executed.
ap 26-Su. Tn&FtJy5
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-29

Nv virtue OF deed OF trust from Henry Willis
and wife 10 the undersigned trustee, dated ZSu
dav ~ August 1873, and recorded I'm Hanover
County Court Clerks Office, default having been
made in the payment OF debt thereby secured
and having been requested by tho beneficiary, !
will sell By public auction, In Ashland, Hanover
county, Va. in front Of Mr.. ID. b. Coxs store, on
SATURDAY, JUNE D, 1891,
AZ / O'Clock =. NJ, tho abOye-described PHO
PERTY. bounded on the west and north 10y land
formerly owned by Nathaniel c. Crenshaw, de-
ceased, on tho east by Louisa Courthouse road,
and the south by South Anna river, formerly the
farm and residence OF Nathaniel {. CrenshaW,
deceased, and regarded as one OF the best farms
in Hanover county. 49,, -
TERMS OF SALE: Cash enough 10 deiray ex-
penses of sale and 10 pay $1,000 lbalance due on
a bond) and interest thereon from August u
1890: the balance on n credit OF twelve months,
with interest added and evidenced by note ana
secrred by a deed Of trust on the property. More
liberal terms may be announced by consent OF
parttes Interested on day Of sale.
For further information apply 20 -
JAMES II. CRENSHAW,
nv l7.2Ot Trustee and Auctioneer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-29
AUCTION sALEs-Fnturs Days.
ByR b. chdnln a Co,
Real Estate Auctioneors'
No. north Tenth street.
,rRUsTEE's AUCTION SALE

yu,RUsTEE's AUCTION SALE
oFTHAT
MAGNIFICENT JAMEs.RrvER ESTATE
KNOWN AS BELMEAD.
LOCATED IN PowHATAY COUNTY, VA
ABOUT FORTY MILES FROM RICHMOND
CONTAINING 1910 ACRES, MORE OR LESS
WITH SPLENDID DWELLING AND OTHER
BUILDINGS,
WHICH ORIGINALLY COST ABOUT $4,000
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-29
BY Henry L. Staples & Co,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers,
No. los north Ninth street.

No. los north Ninth street.
TRUSTEES AUCTION SALE OF A
L VERY VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND
ABOUT THREE MILES EAST OF RICHMOND.
nv virtue Of a certain deed Of trust dated tho
sin day OF April, 1890, duly recorded In the
Office OF Henrico County Court in Deadlock
100 b, page 130, default having been made In
ono of the notes thereby secured, and being so
required by the beneficiary, We shall proceed to
sell by auction TO the highest bidder, on the
premises on
WEDNESDAY, MAY 81, 1891.
NJ 10 o'clock NJ, that certain TRACT OF LAND
near She Nine-Mile road, about three miles east
OF the city OF Richmond, containing lll94
ACRES, bounded by the lands now or formerly
owned by DR.. ]. j. Hawkes., Dr. j. +. Friend,
James smith, j. Warner, and others.
This land has upon IL n neat and comfortable
dwelling and out-buidings I'm good repair.
IL is probable that the land may De offered In
two tracts OF 90 and 2lN acres, respectively, the
larger tract containing The improvements being
offered irst.
Trims: Enough In cash 70 pay the expenses OF
sale and 10 pay OIL and discharge a note OF
81, 400, with interest thereon from tho 9TH April,
1891, until paid, and the residue upon such
terms as may be announced NJ the time OF sale.
HENRY l.. STAPLES,
T.. 4. DANIEL,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-29
FOR RENT.

EOR RENT. No. 1900, EASTea
II MAIN STREET, lately occupied by theAas
Western Union Telegraph Company. Apply 10
QUARLES q MCCURDY,
nv 2Q-3t 1919 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-29

TUESDAY, JUNE q, 1891,
nj q o'clock =. NJ, the above PROPERTY, con-
sisting Of a TWO-STORY-AND-BA De
TACHED BRICK DWELLING, No. 2O3 east
Canal street. containing six large rooms, besides
bath, pantry, and other small rooms, ana now
occupied by a prompt-paying tenant. Ihe 10y
fronts on the south line Of Canal street about -
feet, with depth Of about 30 feet. .-,, -,
The STORE Is "a SUBSTANIlALLi-B ~ III
THREE STORY CORNER BRICK STOKE,
WITH CELLAR on the southeast corner OF
Second and Canal streets, now occupied "a a
green-grocery. The upper part contains hye
rooms gas, water, and closet. The lot fronts
about 2S feet; depth about 30 feet.
The above PROPERTY being centrally To-
Gated, within two blocks Of Candles Hill, rem
ders n desirable rs an investment, and Is always
i'm demand for rental purposes. An accurate aur-
yeyOf the lines the property viii be seen NJ sale.
Terms or SALE: Cash ~ 70 expense OF sale ana
Of this suit and the sum Of Fl,6o1l1, win inter-
est on 81 $3.50 from October lB, 1890.
HILL CARTER, Special Commissioner.
j. THOMPSON brown q CO., AuctiOneerS.
VIRGINIA FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY,
PLAINTIFF AGAIAsT A. j. MORT, DEFENDANT
IN THE CHANCERY COURT or THE CITY OF
RICHMOND.
/ Charles w. Goddin, clerk Of said court, GER
tify that tho bond required Of the special COM
missioner by the decree in said cause OF October
30. 1890. has been duly given.
Given under my hand this 2Sth day OF May,
1891. -
my 20 CHARLES w. GODDIN, Clerk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-29
BRICK DIV BILLINGS
AND ONE LARGE DETACHED
BRICK CORNER RESIDENCE,
AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TWEEN
TIETH AND BROAD STREETS.

By request Of the owner we will sell by auc-
ton, on the premises, on
WEDNESDAY, MAY 81, 1891,
NJ : o'clock ?. NJ, the PROPERTY ABOVE De
SCRIBED. The dwellings Nos. 1912, 1914,
1916. and 1918 east Broad street front each
about 20 feet and run back between parallel
lines 1916 feet, more or less, to 2O-foot alley
They contain seven rooms, besides pantry,
Closets &C.; have ranges with hot and cold
water, and are entirely modern in every respect.
The dwelling No. 1920 east Broad street Is the
corner residence with lot OF unusually fine size,
fronting about % feet and extending back be-
tween parallel lines 100 feet, more or less to an
alley 20 feet wide, and IL contains nine nice
rooms besides bath, &c, and kitchen OF Tour
rooms These houses are centrally located, con-
yenient 20 business, churches, market, street-caI
lines &C., and those in quest Of desirable homes
or good-paying investments should not tail TO at
tend this sale.
TERMS: Easy and announced nj sale.
j. B. ELAN & CO., Auctioneers.
POSTPONEMENT.
The above sale is postponed on account OF the
FRIDAY, MAY 90, 1891,
Mt : o'clock p. NJ. j. b. ELAN & CO.,
my2S Auctioneers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-29

CPECIAL BARGAINS IN REAL6
- EsTATE.-For sale privately one Of the Ia
HANDSOMEST CORNER LOTS on GRACE
STREET; 90 feet front with nice slx-room house
and good out-buildinR. -.
Also. NICE COTTAGE HOUSE and ONE ACRE
OF GROUND on Grove avenue near city limits.
Also. TWO ELEGANT HOUSES on Grove ave-
nue. and THREE NICE HOUSES on wcst Grace
street. Apply 70 LOUIS RAWLINGS,
Real Estate and Loans,
my 9 3-eod3t 1117 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-29
real ESTATE AGENTS. &c.


L. NJ. BIAsToy. j. c. GREEN.
Reference, Reference.
City Bank OF Richmond, Merchants National
Va. Bank OF Williams
port, Pa.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-15

Special inducements are offered par
ties desiring to build residences on
Crystal Spring property. SlOo reduc-
ton will be made on lot when house
costing not less than 81, is COM
pleted, or the company will lend $500 to
parties who will build at once.
mayS-lm
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-15
PRESSED FLOWERS.
A Proposed California Exhibit at
Worlds Fair.


Worlds Fair.
a movement Is soon to be inaugur-
atcd, the resultof which, thinks the San
francisco Chronicle, will greatly bene-
nj California and form one of tho most
attractive exhibits ut tho Chicago
worlds fair. Tho movement is being
arranged by some Of tho leading educa-
tors of the State and will DO under the
direct supervision of local boards Of ed
ucation. 1t is proposed to make grand
floral exhibit ut Chicago, and it is sug-
gcsted by those interested in the move
mcnt that the State Superintendent of
Schools, under n special appropriation
of the Legislature, shall award n money
prize to the school district in the State
furnishing the best collection of Cali
fornia flora.
1t is further proposed that in each
school district sub-prizc shall be Of
fcred the school making the best col
lection, and still another prize to be
awarded by each school to the individ-
ual pupil who collects, preserves and ar
ranges the best collection of flowers
and ferns, oil to be pressed and mount
ed, with their common and botanical
names. This plan would result in
the formation of collection of State
hora, representing all species and va
rictics, from the Sierras to the marshes
and lowlands of the const. The move
ment If properly carried out will give
every school pupil in the State to under
stand that he is contributing something
to the great worlds fair ut Chicago.
Prof. w. A. Sanders, who is in
tcrcstcd in the movement. says that
while on n visit to the Yosemite last
summer he found professional collect
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-15
Queer Wells IN Nobrnska.

In Polk County, Neb., arc many wells
which exhibit very peculiar phcnom-
cnon of intermittance. They vary
from 100 to Ito feet in depth, and all cbb
and flow either irregularly or as
regular rs tides on an ocean beach.
The flow is accompanied by roaring
sound like that of the sea, as though IL
distant wave were coming in, and at
the same time stiff current of mir
PUSHES cut at the mouth of the well.
The cbb is accompanied by a down
ward draft of air, as might naturally
be supposed The period of ebb and
flow does not seem to depend upon the
heat or cold or upon the dampncss or
dryncss OF the atmosphere. Some of
the owners Of these queer wells believe
them to be in some way connected with
the waters Of the Platte river, while
others, with equally as good grounds
for their suggestions, declare them to
be in direct communication with the
ocean.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-15
AN I'M M ENSE KITE.

1t Is Eighteen by Twenty-Five Feet, and
Weighs Five Hundred Pounds.
The citizens of tho hamlet of Durham,
Green County, are the proud owners OF
mammoth kite. which they confidently
assert is the largest in the world, and
was built, moreover, with the most
worthy intent of any ever flown, at
least since the days of Ben Franklin
After considering at many private
meetings what plan could best be
adopted for raising funds to build
church at Shady Glen for the use of the
tourists that spend the summer months
there, the citizens concluded to make n
mammoth kite, and then ask of all
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spectators, when the kite was put on
exhibition, fee of 25 cents. Accord
ingly early in March last they began
work, and on March 20 the thing was
done and ready to fly.
Tho frame consists of two main sticks
% feet long, weighing 100 pounds each,
and two cross sticks 81 feet long, weigh
ing rs pounds each, all of these sticks
being exc inches in thickness and
breadth. This frame is covered with q
sheet Of sail duck o5X18 feet and weigh
ing 55 pounds. The kites tail contains
1S5 yards of muslin, weighing so pounds.
There are nine guy ropes of different
lengths weighing 90 pounds. The rope
by which the kite is flown is half inch
in diameter and $500 feet long. The
total weight lifted by the wind when
the kite is in air is over 500 pounds.
The kite cost S75. 1t has been flown
four times, rising once to height Of
1000 feet 1t required six men to ham
ole it, and even then the six had to use
Il stationary reel for the rope-;l reel
improviscd from an old moving ma
chine. The kite was made by John
Vanderbilt Of New York and the Elliott
boys of Shady Glen.