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STEAMER WEsTRoaslAsD

Will Sunday, TUESDAY and Thursday
at y. IN. for PatUxent river direc. as far
Us Lower Marlboro Retaining viii leave
Dover Marlboro az ~ NJ Monday. We'd
pcsday ard Friday. Bcnedici at 10 m,
Williams AZ p NJ, 81 Leonardo az 5 q.
u biillssoro Larairg al D. III, calling
ST ali whaTyes; bu. will take no freight
Acm Baltimore c. wtaIses above Bene-
Oct
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-07-30

A small farm, II miles South ofChnp,:cn.
al Cross Roads. Two miles from steam.
boat wharf ~ acrea. Common improve
ments. Good stand for, busincss-fnrrcaD.
tile OF mechanical Suitable for fruit.
Price, $500 Terms easy.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-07-30

REFERENCES :--R. Fl. Eielen, john n
Mitchell, Port Tobacco; Joseph III Kew.
Leonardtown: John r. Ba,lcnger. Nc
chsnicsyille; Spencer G. Jones, RockyliIe.
The Manufactures National Bank. DaIt;,
more; The National Bank Of Republic.
Washington.
Feb 12-tff
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-07-30
FOR RENT.

A reliable teaAnt. wentsd on farm stun
a I'd in the E4ghth District For :urtA
o. particulars, apply 70
Mrs. MARY 4. BOND,
Park Hall =. o., Md.
July 23-2,:
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-07-30

End sRerets x.sssFeean-ssat-.s4se--,
his sale offers rare chance Tor pcFsons
seeking residence and TO inyes. ors.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-07-30
PsTUEgEP RIVER ROUTE.
Sunday, July 2Sth, will run
follows from Pier No 2 Light Street,
STEAMER ST. MARY,s

WI leave daily except Sunday for Fair
HveE, Plum Point, Dases and Govern
Ncs's Run al $50 In. Returning will
leave Governors Run ai z. m, Dafe's at
245 p m, PUN Point at 3.45 p m. and
Eair Haven at SIP m.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-07-30

CAPT Wan + Caesiey.
Orator ct lie ,Cay-RoBF GRAIN. Esq.
Orator Il Ii. EYening--c Q siERHICK.
Alum and slxen- MAZDA u. Eollx Kill
Bras aad Sting I3au5s = Il cuii sen the
occasion.
The costumes o. tfe knights ard their
fine hsrsemarsAip VII 9-c7eat G spectacle
worthy o. the conaioEa&':cE.e c; the most
f.s.id.ous.
Dime. aid ls'rea,rr:cJ'. WI b. served
on .i.e -ruuEds and D. aDrcrenls viii be
Lai. To- the arconlns'ia. .cn o. all visitors.
1;A:1s wiA commence promptly at
1886 2. m.
The proceeds will be deT2gk Be- tie re.
pa!ri9 o. St hlsry,s QN! Z ds tjhurcA near
taiy ao-idz " oAS
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-07-30

w.. r. Vaughn, of Nebraska.
made an address before the colored
people in Washington, in which he
favored the appropriation Of $780,
COCOON for pensioning allex-slaYes.
A machine in the shape OF a
prayer book, loaded with illuminate
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19
AUCTION Sales.--future Days
BY J. Thompson Brown y co,
Real Estate Agents and AuctIoheerS
lll8 Main street.
Virginia Granite OuarrieS
KIT PUBLIC AUCTION
u O'CLOCK W.,
Wednesday. May 20, 1891. Richmond, Va
AucTIoN SALES.--FUTURE Days.
KIT PUBLIC AUCTION

nv order of the directors Of THE RICHMOND
GRANIrE COMPANY we Will sell on the prem
ises on the above date the large and extensively
develOped Quarries OF the said company Located
on the western suburbs of Richmond, Va, ana
connected with all the trunk line railroads
The quarry consists of eighteen and one -hai
acres of the finest granite in America WIN Two
and one-half acres of dumping ground aulolt-
inp below the level of the quarry. IL IS perfect
iv equipped and daily filling orders Tor mohu-
mental, building, bridge, curblng' ana paNlns
granite IL has all the necessary TOOLS snOps'
sheds. dwellings, stores, boarding hOu.qa,
otlices. telegraph and railroad station on lhe
rremises There are four engines ana DglleIs'
ingersol drill. hosting and polishing macnlhes'
derricks and other machinery on the premises.
Though the cost of the ground before deVeIoP-
rnenfs was 10000, and 100000 subsequently
epent in development, exposing lneXhausunIe
Quantities OF the hest granite neYerineIess the
rropertv will be sold irrespective OF It's cost as
the death of its former president ana inc lsrs-
est stockholders necessltates the sale.
TERMS. One-third cash, balance IN one TWO
and three years with interest, secured n.y. trust
deed. a deposit of $500 20 le paid at time OF
nurchase. COnycyances VIII leave the ONCE or
me aucfionoers for the quarry at II o'clock on
the day of sale. You are invited tQ attend.
j. THOMPSON BROWN g. CO.,
INSTRUMENTATION AuctIOneers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19
6O7EAST BROAD ST.,
OFFERS SPECIALLY THIS WEEK:

OFFERS SPECIALLY THIS WEEK:
Ladies' Beautiful Oxford Ties, soft andeasy,
from g9c. to 81.
Chhdren's Oxford Ties, spring heels patent
tips at Zoe.
Misses Spring Heel Oxford Ties, spring
heels. patent tips, SO and 93c.
Ladies' Southern Ties, patent tips S169'
Ladies' Patent Leather Oxford Ties with
black gray and tan tops sL49, sLs9, SOB
and up to $3.50.
Ladies' Dongola Kid Oxford Ties, patent
tips with black, tan and groy tops, sl.23.
Gents fine Patent Leather Shoes, four
styles, 81.
Gents Patent Leather Dancing or Evening
Shoes at s349-sold elsewhere at $3.50.
Gents fine Calf Low Quarter Shoes, s225,
$3.50 g.
Gents fine Calf Hand-Welt Low Quarter
and High Quarter Shoes, $3.50, worth $3.50.
Gents Russet and Tan Shoes, $3.50, 20 and
-
Gents Russell and Tan Low Shoes, g to
$3.50
Boys Tan and Black Low Quarter Shoes
$50, - and $3.50
Ladies' Undressed Kid Oxford Ties, in
black tan, dark-gray and lght-gray, s249,
worth $3.50
Our Wonderful sL9o Undressed Kid Slip
pcrs for ladies, in black, gray, red green, blue,
white. pearl and tan colors.
Gents Soft Hand-Sewod New southern
Ties, $500
he
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19
,,c,,otcs No. I. H. ID. C.. FIG, AND
ctRoIJNF sun CURED ARE PURE, CLEAN
xSn CUOICE INQUIRED TOBACCOs. Try
THEM.

For blood. skin. stomach and kidneys use
piummer Bromine Arsenic Water from ma
,uro's own laboratory.
for indigestion and dyspepsia, and it will ut
the same time clear up all blOtches, treckles
and pimples on the SKIN, and thus 6eautlfy
Inc complexion This water is from the cele-
brated Healing Springs OF Ashe county \.
c. and is being generally used IN dyspepsia,
Indigestion. acid stomach, kidney troubles OF
all kinds, impure blood old sores, pimples'
blotches scales and rough skin. BE sure 70
Get the Plummer Br0mine Arsenic Water.
OWENS d MINOR DRUG Co., Agents,
Opposite Post0flice. Richmond, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19
BY decree entered in the above cause April
CO1nussIONER's OFFICE,
~ SHAFEH BUILDING.
Rrru,ro~D. Va. Nav 4. 1901

All uarties concerned. and more especially al
creditors of said percival s. Grant, deceased,
are notified that ] have fixed on my Office, as
above. as tho place and June 2, 1891. at lO A. d..
as the time for executing the requirements Of
fed TO appear and file any claim You may have
against the said decedont, and do whatever may
be necessary to protect your rights IN the prem
isps.
Given under my hand this the 81 day Of May,
1891. Is. RAND. WELLFORD
Commissioner ia (hancery.
W r.. MEREDITH. =. q. my5-tuiw
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19

Free samples of Dr. Miles Restorative
Ncrvine. no Owens IS Minors Drug Company,
1907 Nam street. opposite postoilce, cures head
ache nervousness. slecpicssnc-s. NEURALGIA,
fts nervous debility. poor memory etc. Anew
and remarkable discovery Or address the Dr.
Miles Medical Company Elkhart. Ind.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19

WIN Won heed tho warning the dgnh, per.
h.ns Of the sure approach Of that more terrlDio
disease, Consumption ASK yoursetess ~ ce ~
g, car run the risk and do nothing for IT. We know now
from from" experience that shilohs. Cure WIZ cure cure
Your cough. ltnever fails ms eII id tbs mast
Il Nor II relieves Group and Whooping Cough
~ Soncd Mothers. do not be without It, Sample
% ~ shields q Co, corner Of Fifth and Maj
all efreDfg
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19

any man. woman or cmld who Is affected with
Constipation. Dyspepsia. Headache or IofWd
iver fo prove fhat "a few doses of Simmons
liver Regulator VIII not relieve them. Il never
fails. and is so pure so sure. SD harmless that an
infant can take 10 and never have q second spell
of collie An admit can tahD 10, keep tho bowels
regular. and secure health.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19

HEADACHE. ncural gia, dizzuess, nervousness,
spa4fns. slCoplcssnes.. nervous dyspepsia. tuI-
ness. blues are cured by the Ntrvlne discovered
by the eminent Indian specialist luncrNous dis
eases Dr. Miles. Fiue books and trial bottles
free at Owens ~ Minor Drug Co.. lU1 Mann
street opposite postoftce. or address the Miles
Medical Co., Llkhart Ind.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19
R. B. CHAFFIN & CO.. Agents,
THE WEST END LAND AND IMPROVE
i AENr CO.-S83 PER SHARE FOX
IT'S STOCK.
apg1 9lt
EOR SALE CHEAP.

L'Ok SAl-E NtLAt.
very nicely-located FARM Of 9o9 acres in
Go0chland county. two miles from railroad
station. and thirty-two miles west Of Richmond
1t is in tldcIysetiled neiFhborho9Ed el9&t9
healthier spot could bo found in the entire
State. ,. Ill.
slf0bflvrollinp. and the soil is adapted 10 the
raising Of grenand grass. MICA has been recent
is discovered Oh the farm. Tho improvements
consist of a Frame Dwelling. TWO stories, con-
tanning eight rooms besides hall and closets.
Outbuidings consist OF Barn, New stable Tor
twelve COWS. Carriage-house, Poultry-hous9'
Office. Out-Kitchon. Quarter. &C.. Good Garden
Orchard with Apples Peaches Pears Cherries
Ounces, dc. -,
About one-third Of the farm is in wood bal;
ance cleared. Watered by spring BRANCHES ana
Good well of pure soft water in yard. his farm
being i'm such healthy location and so conye-
nient 10 railroad would make desirable sum
mer home for anyone doing business m klch-
mOnd Price $1,000. on easy terms. for par
ticfflars apply to w. A. PARSONS,
No. North Ninth street,
fef-tF Richmond, Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19

SIMPLY apply "Swaynes Ointment" No in
ternal medicine required. Cures letter eczema,
itch. all erupti0ns on the face, hands nose, &c,
leaving the Skin clear, white. and healthy. Its
Great healing and curative powers are possessed
wbno other remedy. Ask your druggist for
SWAVne Ointment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19

THE KANAWHA FALLS HOTEL. KAMA
4 VIVA FALLS, W. NA.--For cool night, and
pleasant. refreshing sleep there is no better re-
sort. Attached 10 the hotel are bowling and
billiard halls Within one hundrc. Yards of tho
hotel is the famous kanawha Falls. Boating
and bathing pool OF the river. and the fishing
grounds are excellent. Augaro.a famous string
band in attendance. -Four passenger trains stop
daily The hotel has changed hands, guaran-
teed first class in every respect. Rates ?! per
day, $40 per week so per month Special rates
given 20 season parties. INV l2-eodIm
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19

SYMPTOMS: Moisture. intense itching and sting
ing: most at night; worse boy scratching, ~ al-
lowed 10 continue tumor- form. which often
bleed and ucerate, becoming very sore.
Swayne's ointment stops the itching and blced-
ing heals liberation. and IN most cases removes
the tumors At druggists or by mail, Tor -
cents Dr. Swayne 4 Son. Philadelphia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19

Is one Of the chief blessings of every home.
70 always insure good custards buildings;
sauces. etc. use Gail Borden Eagle Brand
Condensed Milk. Directions on the label
Sold bv your grocer and druggist.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19

to Dutch Gap by the Church OF the Covenant
Tuesday evening, May I'D, 1891. Boat leaves
Arers wharf promptly at 73O. Tickets 80
cents. Music Hot supper on European
10
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19

HrCKOK's No. 1. II. y. O.. FIG. AND
CAROLINE STTN CURED ARE PtKE. CLEAN
AND CHOICE sUN-CUKED TOBACCOs. TRY
THEM.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19
Children Cry for Pitchers CastOria.


Tn time for coughs. colds. Group; consumption
bronchitis hoarscncss. and an throat and lang
troubles that old-fashioned remedy Dr. David
Cougb syrup, OF pure Pine tar. horehound and
wild cherry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19

You don't have 10 continue dosing with
Simmons Liver Regulator. Often little
cures eilectually.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19

BY virtue of "a decree hereinafter referred TO-,
we. u.s. commissioners of the court acting IN
conjunction with Mrs Nsl ue. who OWNS tho
dwelling. and part of the land Don the plan or
"NayeIcy, Will sell by auctiOu,on the premises,
on
TUESDAY. MAY 20, 1891
beginning at 4.30 r. H.:
j. Ihelargo. well-built and convenient frame
dwelling owned and occupied br Mrs. Mctuet
situated less than half mile from the corpora
ton line of Richmond. containing ten on twelve
beautiful and We.l-hghted rooms besides
kitchen. etc.. and surrounded bv am attracuNe
lawn -et IN grass ana Weu-slOthed WIN hudpe
trees and shrubNcry.
o. large number Of extra handsome and
very valuable building lots. fronting ON Brook
road and on Mcluc. Nayeriey. Prescott and
Childs avenues. all of which are sixty feet wide
These lot, viii De- sold with the privilege OF one
or more. so that every one VIII have an equal
chance, and the restrictions viii be- such as TO
insure against Objectionable occupation OF any
of the lots.
being almost as near 10 the Capitol a. Leo
monument i-. and their situation on and close
t0 the Brook road. which is 90 Doc made SO at-
trsctiye an am carly day. combine f0 make IN, q
choice place Of residence and fine field Tor
sleclIat1u
The aalthfuine. of thi. place. and of this
section generally. is Ir0NrrhIal and Do ls a fact
that uo ca.e of fever or of malaria has ever oc-
CURED there.
The dwelling can De seen any day except sun
day between "a and o'clock and hetWceuj and
O'Clock. ilats 40 office OF aucuoncer for free
distribution.
Terms Will be liberal.
EDMUND WADDlLI. JR.
PRANK W. MONN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19

situated high mp i'm the Aleghanies, 1900 feet
above the tdewater, Will open for the season
JUNE ISL This noted resort, made famous by
three generations, is Immediately ON the line Of
the great Chesapeake and Ohio railway. with its
splendid yestibulod and express trains both
East and West, and therefore readily accessible
from all parts Of the country.
Tie high standard of the cuisine obtained I'M
der the present management viii be- fully main
tanned and extended.
Pamphlets, with full information. can be OBJ
tanned at all general ticket Offices, or from
b. Z. EAKLE,
myl41m Superintendent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19

mCKOK'S 40. /. n. u. G.. FIG. AND
CAEOIINE CURED ARE Pi RI, CLEAN
AND CHOICE sUN-CURED TOBACCOs. TRY
THEN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19
Opnosite PostofIice. Richmond. VI

UTCKOK'S NO. l. ~. ID. G.. FIG, AND
CAROLINE SUN-CURED ARE PURE, CLAN
AND CHOICE SUN-CUKED TOBS CCOs. Try
THEM.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19
pYRoIEcHN1o DISPLAY.

The pyrotechnical display the night of the
Goth will be very grand An elaborate pro
gramme is published III the local papers. and
shows that II will surpass anything before at
tempted here in the way of fireworks l. will
be Immediately after this biz pyrotechncal
display that the illuminated balloon with a
sealed tin box containing deed to q Dilworth
lot Will be sent up. All sorts of schemes are
being planned TO follow it, and the chase will
no doubt be lively one The finder of
cOurse GETS tho lot
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19

UICKOK'S 40. +. ~ D.. C., FIG. AND
CAROLINE SUN-CURED ARE PURE, CLEAN
AND CHOICE sUN-CURED TOBACCOs. TRY
THEM.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19
BASEBALL MATCHES.

There will be splendid match games
Of, baseball here on the 10Th, DIST and 2sd
and the -Four C's have made splendid grounds
in DilwOrth for this sport. The contestants
on that day viii be Winston. n. c.. and
Columbia, $. c. State pride is greatly aroused
in the contest. and have never seen so much
interest shown. Charlotte is a great lover of
the national game and 1 have heard more of
baseball here than anywhere l have been
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19

No one ever tined Simmons Liver kegula-
tor without being satisfied with its effect.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19
OFFICE or WILLIAM VI. TUHpIN.
Room 80. 12, SHAIFHs BUILDING.
fIf. ....rr terr. ~ trar rl
SUMMER RESORTS.

DLUE RIDGE SPRINGS. Va.
THE POpULAR SUMMER RESORT.
NINETEENTH SEASON UNDER SAME MAN
AGLAENI.
myli-3m PHIL. i. BROWN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19
THE RECENT HAu-sroRM.

II was feared that the hail-storm which
passed over this city a few nights ago did
great damage 60 the elaborate system of
flower beds around Forsythe Lake in Latta
Park, but am told by the landscape gardener
in charge of the work that while the storm
cut the leaves, the ram accompanying il did
ten-fold the amount of good that the hail did
harm
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19

Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup has been used
for children teething. 10 soothes the chlld;
foftens the gums allays all pain, cures wind
collie. and is the best remedy for dlarrh0a.
Twenty-Five cents bottle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19

Il VII.
Ann T.. Grant ......................-Co complainant
against ,
William H. Walker. administrator OF Percival
s. Grant, deceased Avis " Grant. widow
of said Percival s. Grant, deceased: y. W:
Bowe trustee and agent FOR the holder OF
certain negotiable notes secured by deed
dated April 81. lsaO; Avis W. Grant and Per
civa s. Grant. the last two being infant
children of said Perciyal 5. Grant, deceased.
BY a decree entered in the above cause April
a. 1891 il was. among other things, adludged;
ordered and decreed that this cause be referred
10 one Of the commissioners OF TINS court VINO
shall take and settle the following accounts: ,
list An account of all the personal property OF
which Percival s. Grant died possessed, and Of
that which came into he hands Of William n,
Walker administrator Of i. 5. Grant, deceased,
and which Is now in his hands o.,
2d An account of all the transactions OF sald
William II. Walker a. Administrator as afoIe-
said since his qualification as such
3d An account Of all outstanding claims ana
demands against the estate OF SAID T. >. Grant
deceased: the amount thereof, whether tine
same are secured or not. and on what % whom
the same are due. and their priOr1ucs, II any.
And said commissioner shall give notice OF the
time and place of taking and settling the ac-
count directed under this clause or THIS decree
by an advertisement IN some newspaper pub
ished in the city of Richmond, once week for
four successive weeks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19
VHE HOT AND HEALING SPRINGS.

MOUNTAIN-TOP HOTEL AND SPRINGS
VI over Rockfsh Gap Blue Ridge Mountains
1895 feet above the level Of the sea. Fine view
delightful summer resort, cheap board. strong
iron springs; many attractions To the invalid,
pleasure-seekers and families; Of easy access.
Address Mossrs. MAsSIE X co,
my-im Alton, Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19
IOcATION on nm ZOE.

The lots to be sold are right on the electric
car line and in rifle. shot of the centre of the
city. Indeed. Dilworth is surrounded by
Charlotte ON two sides, and thirty of its four
hundred and fifty acres are within the cor
porate limits of the mother city Pete and
Ned Akers the famous LYnchburg auc-
tioneers but now of Knoxville, VIII conduct
the sale. The terms of sale are very liberal
being one-fourth cash and the balance In one.
two and three years with per cent. added
Nothing creates more interest in connection
with this sale than the ascension of the deed
balloon as IL IS called.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HENRICO
j COUNTY.
Grants administrator aud as,


Grants administrator ana ass
against
Marry and ais
-. g.. 4.. 90 Nh g, ,eot
lLAlIaou lloiN 'roico Va -'i"i O." ~ i,'''
And DC Is further al
judged. ordered and decrccd That tins cause be
referred 10 William VI. i uIpIH aa 1pccI7l Coiu-
missioner TO ascertain ana report Eh9t services
W ". Gordon. Esqs. as counsel for ho. H.
Maurv now deceased. eneurlngstO the benefit ot
the trust subject the value OF such services and
whether compensation therefor should be al
lowed against me Iual luHl' also, 10 q7,,IIi'll
a ana i'i Ior nc C,.nssv on+ ~ he fru,f
foS f.r s4r,i.o. ia, kua, care of ami man
i.i,t vi li tt ,r,l..r+,- nfgotiotin'- for fGo
"tiht W., io ,, lsl.ti,,., .aieoT he can
9'lo ea'i 20 a. Ti,rorI t.lfom irIStee and fIo
60 and c,l.rt at .1f.h servi.o.. also to
oia.s.',i ' "i,i ro,. Mai srIet of MONEY If
90. ,,.. ,.l,sr,l'I L~ HoLorf n 1Iaur,- durinV
any, wore a"'an,eu n, n',ei' H. w. ber
ms iitllnlo ~ ny o,ii' 10 r"' s ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19
A sURPRIsIN0 On.


never cease TO wonder at Charlotte and
her people. They are rs full Of surprises as "a
young kitten. There is more of energy, more
costly Improvement, more modern convent
ences and more public appliances here than
can be found IN many of the largest and more
ostentatious cities. Yet the tax rate is only
one per cent. based on One-third of real yalue
TN this It's efiicers have maze il the prettiest
city IN the South. Magnificent streets every
one pleasure drive water. gas, sewerage.
police, electric fire alarms. and all of the best
character. by the way, Charlotte has an IN
sntuuon that is one of the most useful of all
and has not yet been mentioned one 10
winch she IS indebted for the splendid mac
aoainized roads which extend miles into the
country IN every direction. 1t is the chain
gang. Mayor Mcdowell invented it years ago
hhdlt has become so well known thatthe genus
tramp mas long been o stranger here. Petty
criminals and Migrants unable 10 pay their
INES imposed in the MAYORS Court are al
lowed 10 work At out at Is cents day on the
thoroughfares leading into Charlotte and
they get no credit for Sundays or rainy days
either Thus a worthless class have done
much 10 build up prosperous Charlotte. The
streets mere that are not paved are nearly all
macadamlzed, and now following three davs
rain there IS no mud 20 speak of. Charlotte
wet or Charlotte dry IL a lovely city.
PRESS GANG PHOTOS.
Vanness and Bumgarten. the two artist pho-
tographers Of this city, have each taken large
photos OF the press gang, and The TIMES has
been hOnOred with a copy by mail
Major McKissick. of the News and Courier.
Is down with a bad case OF the grip
The goth, the 2lst, and the I'D are the three
great days.
JoHs d. MuHRELL.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19

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