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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26

lie Makes a CAN Upon Governor O'ferrall
and H. UnIoadcd on Another.

Considerable excitement was created in
Richmond yesterday by a crazy man with
a yearning 10 find a name for splendid
picture which he was going TO have
painted The lunatic visited several bust
ness Offices and annoyed those IN charge
considerably with his wild antics. lie
also unfOlded his woes TO street-car
driver on the Hollywood line TO the mani
fest terror OF several ladies who were on
the car.
The non compos finally turned up at the
Governors office and demanded an audi
ence. The Executive. recognizing his con-
dition. turned him over 10 his private sec
Rotary. Mr.. Evan Il. Chesterman. and the
latter In turn unloaded him on some one
else.
lie has not been heard from since.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26
4 MAGNIFICENT Car.

The Richmond Railway and Electric
Company has just put upon it, Clay-st-eCt
line one OF the handsomest cars ever seen
in this city 1t is considerably longer an,
wider than the old cars; is handsomely
upholstered and its lighting and heating
arrangements are perfect. To crown all,
il runs with the smoothness of a Pullman
sleeper. Two cars Of the same kind will
shortly be put upon the Main-street line.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26
LAW and EnniIX Court

In the Law and Equity Court yester-
day the hearing Of testimony was con-
tinued in the case OF Walter l.. Edmond
against the Equitable Life Assurance Com
pany.
A motion was filed for a judgment by
Volt Brothers against Caudle & Roane for
1915. 10
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26
DONATION TO R4NDOLPH-MAcON.

The Woman's College at Lynchburg to be
Eniart ed.
ROANOKE, VA, March 25.-Special.-
The Board Of Trustees Of the Randolph
Macon College at a meeting tonight pass
ed resolutions accepting a donation from
a citizen of Lynchburg for the enlarge
ment Of the Randolph-Ma College In
that city, made necessary by the increas-
ing patronage OF the institution.
The building is 10 have a two-story IL
brary, three iccture-rooms and a dorinito-
~ sufficient 10 accomodate thirty-eight
additional students.
The work will be let to contract imme-
diatoiy and viii be completed By Septem-
Der. The additions will cost $1,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26

Professor Mitchell Carroll. Of the chair OF
Greek The subject will bo the study or
Classical Literature IN TRANSLATION Inc
scholarly young professor Will discuss
some OF the best Plantations OF me
worlds masterpieces. and compare dif-
ferent' versions with their originals. The
subject Is a popular one. and all who at
tend VIII he Instructed and entertained.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26

A Public Meeting Called at frederieks-
burg and Speakers Invited.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, March %
special.-A a meeting OF the National
battlefield Park Committee. II was de-
termined 10 hola a general public meet
ing in the courthouse Thursday. April
lsth. 10 further the movement. A sub
committee. composed OF Mayor a. 4.
Rowe, Hon. II. l.. Crismond. Judge Jas.
II. sener, and Major T. Z. Morris. was
appointed 10 invite speakers. and Conn-
Gilman George ". Wr0ieH and ~ O. WI
lis were named as a Committee on Ar
rangements.
The subcommittee resolved to invite the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26
Governor 0'ferralI Returned.

Governor OFerrall was again in his
Office yesterday after his return from
two days trip 10 Stanton. While not
yet completely restored 10 health, the Gov
ernor said that he felt greatly improved.
He went 20 stanton, he said, 10 make
visit 20 the Western State Hospital, and
the Institution for the Deaf. Dumb. and
Blind, on his annual tour.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26
Change Of Deputy Collector.

LYNCHBURG. VA, March especial.
Mr.. w. j. Haines. division deputy col
lector OF the counties Of Franklin and
Henry in the Western internal-revenue
district OF Virginia, has resigned his p0-
sition. The resignation took effect to-
day, and Captain Peter Hairston, or Mar
tinsville. has been appointed TO the va
cancy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26

a Negro Shoots Another I'm Self
Defence.

Defence.
WELDON, n. c., March Especial
William Gay and Edward Harris. two
colored laborers on Senator Ransom's
farm in northampton county, had a diff
Guilty yesterday, which resulted in Gays
being shot in the arm by Harris. Cav
is much the larger Of the two, and he
threatened to whip Harris and was ad-
vancing upon him when Harris drew a
revolver and fired. The parties have been
bound over to the next term Of the Su-
perior Court.
Fears are entertained that the early
fruit is injured by the snow Of yesterday
and the freeze this morning
In all probability there viii be fusion OF
Republicans and populists in this county.
ana the offices will be equally divided.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26
Tie Neasles.

ELBA, VA, March 5.-Special.-An
epidemic OF measles has been raging IN
this section for some time past, but there
have not been any deaths. IL Is some
what dying out now.
Miss Martha Elliott OF Charlotte
county IS visiting her uncle Mr.. 4. G.
Greasy; OF this place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26
Totals.
.sssssss.sss % >
BOSTON.


Summary: Home runs-Garnett, Long,
Tucker. Two-base hits-Marshall, Duffy.
Tucker. Hamilton. Bases on oalls-on
Mcclure. 2. Of LOckett. l., OF SWEETS,
I: of D0iaR. /. Struck out-by Mcclure,
.. bv SWEETS. 2 by Mains. 2. Umpire.
Gansel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26
Citv Circuit Court

sin the CITY Circuit Court yesterday
Messrs. f. r. CARRIER and r. l.. Harrison,
trustees Of the Fulton Baptist church.
were permitted TO borrow Sl,700 which
amount Is TO he applied TO the payment
OF the church debt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26
PERSONAL AND GENER4L.
Interesting Facts About Eichmond's Citi-
zens and other Matters.

=" WITT
Rev. j. y. bowman viii preach at st.
Luke's church tonight at o'clock.
Miss Mamie Perkins. OF Charlottos-
vile. Is the guest OF Miss Elsie Smith
at sos l-2 east Leigh street.
Mr. Montgomery West. late Of the firm
Of West. Johnston a Co, Is now with the
Bauehman Stationery Company
The condition Of Mrs. William Jenkins.
president OF the Retreat for the Sick.
was unchanged at late hour last night.
The annual meeting Of the Northslde
Mutual Building and Loan Company.
which was TO have been held Monday,
MAS adjourned until Monday night next
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26
kersliaw-MOyer.

LYNCHBURG. VA, March 25.-spe-
clal.-1iI.. Stanley r.. Kershaw. a popu-
lar young machinist OF this city, was
married to Miss Dallie Meyer. pretty
young girl OF South Lynchburg, last
night. Rev. John J. Lloyd. d. D., off,
ciating. The groom has relatives and
many friends I'm Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. March %.
-Special.-AIr. James :. Barksdale. a
prominent citizen Of Charlottesville. re-
ceived kick from his horse to-day. re-
suIting in badly bgeaking his Lex just
above the ankles
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26

following sneakers: Governor G. II. o Fer
rail. General Fitzhugh Lee. and General j.
u. Gordon. OF the Confedcrates: General
N. NJ. Curtis, of New York. Senator j.
r.. Hawley, of Connecticut; Senator John
NJ. Palmer. OF Illinois. and Hon. Mr..
Morse Of Massachusetts,. Music VIII be
provided ladies will be present. and 1t is
contemplated TO make the event big
SUCCESS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26

The seventh and last OF course of
lectures 10y the professors OF Richmond
College will be delivered In tho College
ehapel this evening ~ S:lb o'clock by
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26

LONDON. March 25-The body of
Thomas Hughes, the author, Wild died
Sunday evening. was Inferred at Brighton
to-day
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26

The trial OF Sandy Williams, who was
charged with cutting Joseph c. Puiler.
ended with the acquiital of the accused.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26

ROME. March 25.-The Senate has ap-
proved the credits asked for carrying on
the campaign in Egypt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-10-14
COLUMBUS DAY.

At 1920 yesterday morning was
found quite a large crowd OF Durham 5
best citizens in the assembly hall at
the graded school. The occasion was
fine celebration of the anniversary or
the discovery of America, under the
auspices of the Alumni Association or
the graded school. An interesting
programme was rendered that was
much enjoyed by all present.
Superintendent Toms introduced IN
a few happy remarks the president OF
the association, Fred A. Green. The
exercises were then opened with prayer
by Rev. w. G.. Tyree.
Solo by Miss Daisy Green.
Song by the Alumni, "Auld Lang
Sine"
What great men have said about
Columbus, by the seventh grade pupils.
Solo, by Miss Lizzie Taylor.
Fred. A. Green then introduced DIR.
Jno. C. Kilgo, the speaker of the day.
1t would be impossible in a newspaper
article to give proper conception OF
the speech. 1t was grand in concep-
ton and grand in delivery. AS he al
ways does, he captured the audience
and held them spell-bound.
Prof Toms introduced to the school
the custom of celebrating the anniver-
saries of important events and births
and wonderful deeds of great men,
has proven not only of vast benefit to
the students of the institution, but the
citizens as we'll.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-10-14
JUDGE M'IVER SICK.

The October term of Durham Su.
perior court was to convene in Durham
yesterday morning, but owing to the
sickness of Judge McIver there will
be no court. Judge McIver reached
Durham Sunday evening feeling as
well as usual. Some time during the
night he was taken suddenly i'll and
DIR. A. Cheatham summoned. He suf-
fered considerable, but was thought
to be a little better at noon yesterday
1t was thought by his friends to be
a malarial trouble. He hopes to be
able to go home in day or two.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-10-14

Train on the Scotland Neck Branch ROAD
leaves Weldon 90 p m, Halifax 10 p m, al .
rives Scotland Neck 05 p M GreenviIle AZ
% m Kinston As m. Returning leaves Kin.
ston 20 8 m, Greenville % a M, arriving az
Halifax ii 90 m, Weldon IL 20 a m, daily ex.
drains on the Washington Branch leave
washington 90 a ~ and 90 D m, arrives
ParmeIe 8 so n ard 3 40 p m, returning leave
PaImele 30 q m and 20 p m, arrive Wash.
fne ton II % a m and 10 D M, daily except
Sur day. Connects with trains on Scotland
Mech Branch.
Train leaves Tarboro daily, 58Op m. ar
rives Plymouth 80 p m, returning leaves
Plymouth 40 m, arrives Tarboro 8 as a m
Train on Midland N. G. Branch leaves
Goldsboro daily, except Sunday g 90 nn, ar
irving Smtthf1eld 20 m; returning leaves
Smithf1eld 90 a m; arrives at GoldsborO
8 10 IN.
Trains ON Nashville Branch leave Rocky
Mount at 30 p m, arrives Nashville5 O5 D M,
Spring Hope 30 p m; returning leaves
Spring Hope 90 a m, Nashville 35 q M, ar.
rives at Rocky Mount 8 05 M, daily, except
Sunday.
Train on Clinton Branch leaves warsaw
for Clinton daily, except Sunday, at II 10 q
m anc 40 p M; returning leaves Clinton az
Z 90 m and 3 90 pm.
Train No. ~ makes close connection at
Weldon for all points North daily, all ran
via Richmond, also at Rocky Mount with
Norfolk and Carolina r. r. for Norfolk and
all points North via Norfolk.
JOHN II. DIVINE, GenI Sup&s
j. h. KENNY, Gent Manager.
4. M. EMERSON Traffic Manager.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-10-14
Union MEETING.

There was a union meeting COM
posed of all the white churches in
durham held at Trinity church
Sunday night. Rev. Mr.. Troy, who is
employed to do missionary work in
Durham and vicinity, made a report
showing wonderful amount of work,
and showing further that a wonder
full amount was needed. The ministers
of all the churches took part in the
exercises, making the occasion a most
interesting one. A collection was taken
I'D and between $500 and $500 were
raised.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-10-14

SPEAKING AT RED MOUNTAIN.

Saturday, Messrs. V. S. Bryant and
II. A. Gudger went out to Red Noun
tain, where they had an appointment
to address the citizens of that part of
the county on the issues of the day.
A large crowd of about one hundred
and fifty men were present. After the
regular speaking Mr.. John w. Win
stead, the Democratic candidate for
the House made a short talk
Mr.. Foushee, chairman of the county
committee, reports the feeling for silver
strong in the community and predicts
a large Democratic majority from
Mangum township.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-10-14
DURHAM CoLORED FAIR.

The earnest effort and abundant re-
suits attendant upon the work of the
colored people of Durham and vicinity.
While the correspondent did not have
time to view the exhibition, descrip-
ton will follow later.
The opening exercises were held at
the court house and were thoroughly
enjoyed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-10-14
A Postal Will Bring It

Drop us a postal and it will bring our
wagon for your laundry. That's the ony bit
of trouble you will have to take in doing
business with us.
Tell us when you want your washing, and
you shall have it on time-done up to suit
you perfectly You needn't even take the
trouble to count It. Wen guarantee it'll be
all there. We intend to give solid satisfae-
ton to each and every patron we haye-if
we fail. we want to be told of it,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-10-14

.@l!!!s'::55EFs;;sssii$5#iE{R!!
W1KXy DOUBLEDAILY
SERVICE
SHORTEST AND QUICKEST ROUTE
TO Atlanta, New Orleans, Norfolk,
Richmond Washington, Baltimore.
Philadelphia, Boston, New York.
Schedule m effect January 90, 1899.
TRAINS LEAVE RALEIGH:
1926 A. M. DAILY.
Atlanta Special" Pullman VestibuIa
for Henderson, Weldon, Petersburg
Richmond, Washington, Baltimore
PhlladeIphia, New York, and all pointS
north. Buffet drawing-roOm sleepern
and Pullman coaches Atlanta to Wash
lngton, parlOr cars Washington tn New
York, Pullman sleeping car Monroe To
Portsmouth. Arrives at WashinO-tor
1O:45 a. m, Baltimore 10 neon, Phila-
delphla 1920 p. m, New York 4:53 n.
m. Also for Portsmouth, Norfolk. old
Point and local stations Seaboard and
Roanoke railroad.
1881 A. M. DAILY.
For Henderson, Weldon. Suffolk
Portsmouth, Norfolk and intermediate
stations connects at Portsmouth with
Bay Line for Old Point and Baltimera.
with Norfolk and Washington Steam.
boat company for Washington; with
n. 7. ?. and n. railroad for Philadel-
phia and points north; also at Weldon.
with Atlantic Coast Line for Rich.
mond, Washington, Baltimore, Phila-
delphia and New York, and with Scot
land Neck Branch for GreenviIIe.
Washington and Plymouth.
Pullman sleeping car Atlanta TO
Portsmouth.
5:35 A. M. DAILY.
ATLANTA Special Pullman VestibuIa
for Southern Pines, Hamlet, Whining
ton, Monroe, Charlotte, Lineelnton.
Shelby, Chester, Clinton, Greenwood.
Abbeville, Athens. Atlanta, Augusta.
Columbia, Macon, Montgomery, Mobile.
New Orleans, Chattanooga, Nashville,
Memphis and all points south and
southwest; through Pullman Buffet
sleepers and day coaches Washington
and Atlanta, connecting directly at
Union depot, Atlanta, with diverging
lines; also Pullman sleeping car Ports
mouth to Monroe.
3:4O P. M. DAILY.
For Wilmington, Charlotte, Chester,
Greenwood, Athens, Atlanta and all
intermediate stations. Connects at
Union station Atlanta, with diverging
lines. Pullman sleeping car Ports
mouth to Atlanta
TRAINS REACH RALEIGH.
From Norfolk, Portsmouth and
points north via Bay Line and N. Y. p.
and N. r. r., Petersburg, Richmond
and Washington, Baltimore, Philadei-
phia, New York and Boston, also from
Greenville, Plymouth, Washington, N.
c., and eastern Carolina, points via
Weldon.
1921 A. M. DAILY.
"Atlanta Special" Pullman Vestibuls
from Atlanta and points south,
Athens, Abbeville, Greenwood and
Chester.
1926 A. NJ. DAILY.
From Charlotte, Athens, Atlanta and
intermediate stations.
$3.50 A. M. DAILY.
ATLANTA Special from Norfolk,
Portsmouth, Henderson, Weldon, Rich
mond, Washington, Baltimore, Phila-
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Magnificent Pullman vestibule&
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Apply to ticket agent, or to
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E. ST. JOHN, Vice. Pres. and Gen. Mgr.
III. w. B. GLOVER, Traffic Manager.
T. J. ANDERSON, Gen. Pass, Agt.
" f. MRFF. Cen. Suut
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-10-14
THE WHOLE STORY

OF the great sales attained and great
cures accomplished by Hoods Sarsa-
parilla is quickly told. 1t purifies and
enriches the blood, tones the stomach
and gives strength and vigor. Disease
cannot enter the system fortified by
the rich, red blood which comes by
taking Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Hoods Pills cure nausea, sick head.
ache, indigestion, biliousness. Al
druggists. 25c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-10-14

aS1 Rooks Rs 90 Se % To-
$500 per day easily made Samples free.
Send " cents to pay postage on outfit. uni
yersal Publishing Co.. No l46 South Attn ST.
Philadelphia, Pa,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-10-14

Wilmington & Weldon R, R.,
AND BRArCHYe.
AND FLORENCE RAILROAD.
CONDENSED SCHEDULE.
rp ANS nnrNn onrrru
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-10-14

HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills, Bill
'ousness, Indigestion. headache.
Easy to take, easy to operate. Csc,
New-York tribune., 1896-05-04

having many thoughtful suggestions, caicula'eu -
hiring about excellent practical results IN tne 'as ha
ter of artillery competition. but the au'"oi'''e -
ore not disposed TO approve such an i''i 60
scheme until minute details are more caieiu'i'
worked out The proposition under cohsiaeia'o 10
y, no returned 10 the Board FOR further consideration
as n a number of particulars which while not I'M
nortant in general sense. so as 10 de'ais' Inc
nroxrammc contempates seven different padseS iof
examnle This Is too many, the authorities seem "
think and provision for fewer number VIII De au-
ylsed The Board suggests a fixed quantity Oh am
rnuntion to be fired yearly. General Miles dea Is
that the quantity should depend upon circumstances
and that regard should be had for the scrvlceabie
supply on hand That Is 10 say, the supply may
vary from year year. and the quantity expenddDe
sho,ld for economical reasons, be that wnlch -
available rather than that procurable by aidltlohal
expenditures. Again, the programme LOOKS 10 tlie
tme place ETC. OF competitions being determine1
bv commanders of departments. The oiiicaIs mere
thorty on this subject for various reasons AS 70
Department IL discharged men should be permitted
to retain badges in competition. and wnether
man should be allowed to hold as many as tnree III.
sigma Speaking generally the recommendations OF
the Board which drew up the programme are excel
lent and show that much intelligence ana care nave
been devoted to the matter by the members.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-04
FROM REAL LIFE.
GREAT TRUTH AND WARNING sRoruz
OUT AT LUNCH TABLE

GREAT TRUTH AND WARMING p,o,,-.z
OUT AT LUNCH TABLE.
Two well-known business men vere $780,
lunch table recently consulting the I'm - 3. y
One OF them looked fresh and bright thS - ~
was pale and languid After while ,hS ~: wsss
looking man threw down the bin ana ersi.,~exIy
IT'S no use! l have no appetite. I csS,, -. !
His friend looked up anxiously. w.
why, what's the matter?' he asked
well, l don't know" was the reply. q
bad cough In the morning, a ticklinv :. ~ ~
throat and difficulty In breathing. Nv rsss. ~ tne
quick. my breath Is short. and have = ssst :,
ness across the chest have tired feelinss ~ :
seem completely worn out. Now, what a. wy w.
think Is the matter with mey Ue
Il don't think. but know that you h.v. 1. :
first symptoms of consumption. I am corvs.u su: !:
Of il, because was once In the same S.ansced
condition myself. You must do some,Ssra 'es
once! II you follow my advice, you viii A. y
do, and take q lure stirlulant regularly IL
many things. but received no benefit unft, ~
Duffy's pure malt whiskey. / have been ~
ID regularly for over year now. and II hss ~
me feel better and stronger than ever es,s -
fore. I am not so bigoted as TO let nv Ss.,.s ~
suffer when l know what will restore ana .'a -"
serve IT.
The above Is not an imaginary conysr,sr.-
Il actually took place, substantially as nar,s,sS
II Is q statement Of the experience Of thos,ss.S
of other people throughout America nrSs
pure malt whiskey will check consumptIon ~
prevent pneumonia. will build up the sv..uH
quicken the circulation and give new ufe =
nourishing, II Is pure. Every grocer ana 49,
gist keeps It, but care should be exercised 4 =
cure only the genuine.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-04

thorough search. neither pot nor money uhA
found. There was the identical spot. but Nm a.
crock OF gold was last seen naught remanHhS
deem pool of water beneath which glisboai ~s
white pebbles OF the shore.
HOW THE TONGUE OF DOUBT WAS Srrllsn
What the son thought Of the adventure hb ~,
does not say, hut II somehow leaked out, apd NJ
story OF Uncle Ben" and his pot Of money WA a.
subject of much merry comment, and many sly
alluslons were made by the villagers as 10 ths
dream-provoking properties contained In the nuid
which filled certain stone jug alleged to have been
in his boat on that particular occasion And
test II might have remained but for . later occur.
renee which had many 10 vouch for its truth
that the voice Of the doubter was for ume
silenced late one dark night. year or two after.
v ard. a boatload of men from Sing Sing among
whom was Uncle Ben." returning from a dance st
which was then called Co'labark. now known -
Croton The party had rounded the Point. and whea
in the bay nearly opposite Money Hill 'Unds
Benz suddenly broke the silence WIN me rsmsrt;
once had the chance OF getting fortune oy tus
stopping down and picking 1t up" As he @oke
spot a column OF Are shot up from the hill nluna
mating for a moment the whole siverside and thsa
as suddenly subsded without waiting lor further
their oars and the time made In reaching the r0
at Sing Sing has never to this day been eqhnet
diving day strongly maintained the truth Of bin I'D.
ing the pot Of gold. while those who heard the stoy
and considered the testimony OF those who witnessed
the spectacle OF the fiery column were by no mean
convinced that the adventure was an affak vAA
could not be explained by any ordinary course 3
reasoning
GOOD PLACE TO VISIT.
There are other stories still extant OF dr1R
nature. all going to show that Money IiIll' t@s
time was regarded with supersttious feeling "
the simple folk who built the neighboring Villages
and hamlets. long before the coming of railroads
and steamboats,.
Whether viewed within its boundaries OK marA'
land. sandy beach or wooded heights. or consdsra
| as lying In a broad expanse OF water surroundedw
picturesque hills that almost mountains Cro,o
Point is a beautiful spot and well worm vH-
Wheelmen however, are warned that the approacns
in the matter of roads rather bad for tner moe
| of locomotion as sandy spots are numerous on ue
way. particularly at that portion where the foaa
branches of to the Point from the old Albany post
road lust north of the Van Cortlandt manor ncue
But whether as private property or. as nas oeea
| from time to time suggested. as puoic re~I
much can be done 10 improve II. In the nands
| an engineer II could be converted into gaion
spot to be admired OF private guest or public paf@
Nature has done much for Il, and the art OF mn
could make 1t wonder OF beauty