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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
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No. . north Eleventh street.
TRTSTEE' SALE
4 OF TIE
Land Of the Va. Agricultural
and Mechanical Society,
COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE
FAIR GROUNDS.

In execution Of deed of trust to Us
from the Virginia State Agricultural and
Mechanical Society, dated June ~, 1871, OF
record ia the clerks Office or ienllcp
County Court, I'm Deadlock la5 Il, page
5O. default having been made ia the prln-
cipSl Of the bonds secured By said deed
amounting 10 $1,000, such default having
continued for more than forty days atltr
the maturity OF said bonds. and deiault
having been made in the payment OF
portion Of the interest on the said bonds,
and reing required 10 execute said trust
by the holders OF majority IN interest
OF said bonds. we will. on
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9TH AT l. . CLOCh
NOON.
I'm front OF said property, on Broad street,
ia the city Of Richmond, Va, sell thai
portion of said TRACT OF LAND known
a. the Fair Grounds. containing ABOUT
thirty-One acres. or 50 much thereon as
may be necessary 70 execute the truS;'
situated adjacent TO the northwest or the
city u Richmond, fronting on tho north
line Of ltOad street ana extending aOrtn-
crly 10 the land OF the Richmond. Fred
cricFsbuTg and Potomac railroad. ana
bounde4 on tho east by the land OF Win
Held scott and others.
the society has plated 1t TO conform, as
far aS practicable, 10 the plan or the
city. ana lots will be divided up and Of
fered for sale in lots Of 20 feet front.
thereby enabling bidders OF moderate
means TO supply their wants. That pOr-
ton OF the tract along the line Of the
Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac
railroad Will be offered in large parcels.
suitable for manufacturing and other
business purposes.
IL tho sale Is not completed on the day
named IL will be continued from day to
day at the hour named until the whole
debt due shall have been provided for.
and II the said thirty-one acres shall not
sell for "a sum sufficient TO execute said
trust the balance OF the tract. which
contains an aggregate OF So S-4 acres. more
or less. or so much thereof as may be
necessary. Will be sold on May u. 1881,
commencing at the hour named. TINS
property lies entirely outside OF the city
limits, which should commend II most
strongly 20 investors, as 10 Will probably
be many years before city taxes Will nave
10 90 paid thereon.
A map OF the property. as sub-divided.
can be seen at tho office OF the auctioneer
or OF the president Of tho society.
TERMS OF SALE: One-third cash, and
balance In equal payments al six, twelve
and eighteen months. with interest added,
the deferred payments TO be evidenced by
negotiable notes and secured by trust
deed on the property. -
JOHN SHELTON WILLIAMS.
c. V. MEREDITH, Trustees.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25

BY virtue Of a certain deed OF trust,
dated 2Sth Of July. 1859. recorded IN Clerks
Office Of Hanover County Court on Au-
gust 2. 1855 default having been made in
the payment Of the debt secured therein,
and being requested so TO do by the bene-
nciary. and with the consent Of tho own
or Of said property the undersigned. sur
viving trustee will sell ot public auction
on TIE premises on
TUESDAY. MAY 4. 1897.
at $50 o'clock Z. NJ. the above described
property. The Improvements consist Of
handsome two story FRAME DWELL
ING. containing rooms conveniently
rlanr ed with kitchen and servants rooms
attached stable and carriage house, front
and side lot adorned with handsome oak
trees and I'm rear a large lot of highly
improved land, suitable for garden pur-
poses.
TERMS Cash but it IS likely more lib
eral terms will be announced at time Of
sale. WM JOSIAH LEAl<E.
ap2i-td Surviving Trustee.
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AUCTION SALES.--FUTURE DAYS.
$500. 49,. .~-~--------
BY J. y. Elan q Co,
Real Estate Agents.
DUBLIC AUCTION SALE
OF THE
MOST BEAUTIFULLY LOCATED
CORNER LOT
OK
WEST GRACE STREET.

BY request Of the owner. who is re-
foVcd to sell. We shall SELL by puDnc
auction. on the premises. on
TUESDAY, APRIL -, 1897,
at q O'Clock T.. Nj, the above named DE-
LlGHTFULLY SITUATED AND MOST
VALUABLE VACANT Residence
JCT. fronting 25xij0 feet TO an alley. NJ
the southwest corner of Grace and Har-
IisOn streets. and being about the last
vacant corner rot on that most attractive
street This property. SO delightfully."- and
conveniently located in rapidly improv-
ing section. is worthy the attention of all
VINO contemplate the erection of home.
and "a set of elegant and costly plans and
specifications made for the present OWL
or will he given the purchaser
TERMS: One-third cash. balance at one
and two years.
j. b. ELAN & CO.
ap24 Auctioneers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25

IL the amount due the bOndholders
should be obtained by the trustees without
the sale OF all tho lots advertised 10 be
sold on May 5th. the balance OF said lots
will be sold by the society Immediately
thereafter on same terms.
THE VIRGINIA STATE AGRICULTURE
AL AND MECHANICAL SOCIETY,
BY William r. Wlckham. President.
mh2i IS soap assn 4lS.20,Z.26,2L2s.S 80 myl.
t4N1
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
AUCTION sALEs-Tuture DAYS.


A UCTION SALE
y OF
ONE HUNDRED SHARES OF STOCK
OF THE OLD DOMINION IRON AND
NAIL WORKS COMPANY.
Pursuant 10 the decree below mention
ed. we will sell the above mentioned
STOCK, IN lots Of ten shares at public
auction at 70 o'clock NJ. on
WEDNESDAY,, APRIL 2S. 1887.
at the rooms OF the Richmond Stock Ex-
change, No. JOG Main street, Richmond,
Va
TERMS-Cash.
10. LANE STERN.
G. CARLETON JACKSON,
Special Commissioners.
Sale conducted by John j.. Williams &
Sons.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
BY Geo. IL. Valentine. Auctoneer.
RusTEE's AUCTION SALE
THE TRADE OF STOCK OF GRO
CERfES. sc.

BY virtue OF deed Of trust from W II;
All, recorded. | Will sell, AT Geo. IA. Val
cntine's auction rooms. $40 cast Broad
FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 1897.
commencing at IL O'CLOCK NJ general
lions. Clothings, etc.
TERMS: Cash.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25

BY John r.. Goddin & Co.
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.
Bank and Eleventh streets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
II RUsTEEs AUCTION SALE
al NERY DEsIRABLE Co

AVERY DESIRABLE COTTAGE
WITH 2 ACRES OF LAND
ATTACHED on WEST SIDE OF
RAILROAD STREET IN THE TOWN
or ASHLAND. VA, AND BOUNDED
on THE NORTH by THE RESI-
DENCE OF J.. y. ADDISON. ESQ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
BY George II. Valentine, Auctionesr.

By George Valentine Auctoner.
AUCTION HIGHCLASS SADDLE HORSES At
~ s. H. HANDBOOK. OK THE lAD
of HUM RS SADDLE HORSES BROOD MARES COILS AND FARM
HORSES by
TUESDAY 27.1
HIS HOUSEHOLD PERSONAL EFFECTS disposed mst
p NJ
thereafter collection ENGLISH SADDLES GENTLEltN AND
Weight Hunter
BOO
ed all during tue
pas seaso
intending pur-
ESDil. April commencing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25

WANTED TO SELL A FIRST CLASS
" GROCERY STORE. trade well estab-
lished. VIII rent store separate, or with
Ten rooms also coal and wood yard ad-
Joining. Rent cheap. Apply l6 south lith
street ap25-lt'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25

by r.. b. Chamin x Co, Incorporated.
Real Estate Auctioneers.
No IN. Tenth street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25

I ANCAsTER & UckE,
BANKERS AND BROKERS,
llO1 MAIN STREET.
Richmond. Va.
Investment Securities Of all kinds dealt
In and bought and sold on commission.
Loans negotiated on collaterals and city
nronerty. ial5-1y
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND:
Planters National Bank ........Plaintih.
apair ST
Haxalls Executor ............ Defendants:
!. CHARLES w GODDlN, Clerk or
said Court. certify that the bond requir-
ed OF the Special Commissioners by the
decree in said cause Of April p, 1871, has
been duly given.
Given under my hand, this 9th day OF
~ CHARLES w. GoDDIN. Clerk.
opo5-etu III wed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
ADJUSTMENTS.

HuM TO THE SEWN sKOOL"Ar
N NVilkinson's Hall, on mex tuesday
mite. an bring yure thimbels. fur you
mite cit a prise. FUR be.n the best sowor.
You'll hev 70 pay 10 sents 70 git in.
ap25-it
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25

BY CYRUS BOSSlEUA.
The undersigned receiver OF the Law
and Equity Court OF Richmond in the
suit OF SAVAGE BEVERlDGE & CO,
Who sue. etc. vs.. Cyrus Bossieux, ct ais,
viii receive until May the 9TH, 1891, BIDS
for the purchase Of the TEAMlNG,
TRANSFER AND HAULING BUSINESS
until recently conducted by Cyrus Bos-
eieux under the name OF the Pioneer
transfer Coz. as q whole which includes
the goodwill. mules. horses. wagons.
draws carts. busscs. harness, and other
necessary equipments. This business IS
we'll known as a successful and profitable
rne and affords an opportunity 10 earn
a GOOD profit on the investment. The
purchaser can lease the stable building on
cary street which includes blacksmith
and wheelright shops gas engine, etc.
A list of all the property. together with
a form OF bid will be furnished on appli-
cation. The right is reserved to reject
any and all bids, and the accepted bid will
he referred 10 the Court for confrma-
ton.
W. BRYDON TENANT.
Trustee and Receiver.
Room Al Chamber Of Commerce.
Rn2a-suu- Eed-sIln
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
PUBLIC AUCTION SALE
OF
IMPROVED & UNlMPROVED
PROPERTY

by request OF the owner who is re-
Solved to sell. We shall sell by public
auction. on the premises, I'm tho order
named on
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25

BY +. A. Catlin, Auctioneer,
No. . north Eleventh street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25

xxr,NTED. A POSITION AS A GOOD
w COOK. Can give good reference. Ad-
dress EOS south Carter street. Richmond
Va apfi-sat&sun'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25

WANTED. by a settled white person
situation to do light hOuscworh. would
assist with children. Address NJ. >,
care Of Times office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25

WANTED. 7 WILL TAKE a FEW
W ROARDERS for the summer 5nd tali
Ny house is Of brick. large and cool, win
extensive grounds. well shaded: IA miles
from Hcwlett's. c. and O. railroad. paly
mails and terms moderate. Address Mrs
H. B. CLARKE. Odiey Va, or Room ~
Chamber Of Commerce
ap25-lmsu. wed. fri
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25

w ANTED. A TENANT FOR 4 HAND
W SOME COUNTRY HOUSE. COM
pleteiy furnished Hot and cold water.
bathroom. pantry. etc. Eight miles IRON
Richmond at Bon Air. For rent unti
October lot or by the year. Aaol e7.
COUNTRY HOME or apply az 81 W.
Franklin street aP<o-i'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25

WANTED. YOUNG MAN WANTS
W board along the line Of the Seven
Pines Electric line; references exchanged.
Address +, care Times. ap-o-lt'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25

WANTED A YOUNG MAN ABOUT y 2
" WARS OF AGE. one out OF work
nreferred TO learn a business where some
outside canvassing is required. Address
i'm own hand writing. giving references
Salary expected and II use typewriter
MELVA. p. O. BOX g2s, Richmond va
apl4-2t
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25

{, ALE OF TEAMTNG AND TRANSFER
- BUSINESS LATELY CONDUCTED
by CYRUS BOSSIEUX.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25

w ANTED. AN IDEA WHO tAS
W think of some simple thing TO patent!
Protect your IDEAS. they may BRING, yosu
wealth Write JOHN WEDpERbU
& co, Department Patent Attorneys,
Nashington. ID. c. for their ;l.oO0 prize
offer and new list OF 1000 Inventions
""''eN no23-ly
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25

WANTED by "a lady OF refinement. po-
sitiOn as companion. hous' Keeper or
will care for invalid. Do noe object 10
leaving the city. Can give good rel
erencc. Address NJ. \. j., Times office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-24
GERMANY WANTS MORE LAND.

THAT OCCUPIED At KIAo-cHAU NOT ENOUGH
FOR NAVAL STATION
London. Nov. Z.-Accordng 70 dispatch from
Berlin, received to-day, the German Government
considers the land occupied by the forces Of Ger
many at o'Chau Bay shan-Tung Peninsula,
hlna, to be insufficient for a naval station. and
proposes to enlarge its holdings there. diplomat.
caliy Il possible"
Berlin, Nov 2S-Thc newspapers Of this city re-
port that Prince Henry Of Prussia. brother OF En-
pcror William, s TO take command OF the second
German squadron in Chinese waters consisting Of
the Kaiserin Augusta the Deutschland ard the
Gehon, which viii probably start for Kiao,Chau
will sill command the combined squadrons.
The Government organs are ass!duously pointing
10 the Chinese operations as proving the necessity
for an increase In the navy IL is believed that the
Government Is determined &c retain possession Of
Kiao-Chau Bay guarantee against the re.
currence Of attacks upon German missionaries
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-24
YANDALS DESTROYING ANDRES PRISON.
PARTS OF THE HISTORIC STRUCTURE BEING CAR
RIEp AWAY BY RELIC-HUNTERs

PARTS OF THE HISTORIC STRUCTURE BEING CAR
RED AWAY BY RELIC-HUNTERS.
Unless Charles a. Pike. the new owner OF the
old stone house in which Major Andre was i'm
prsoned. in Tappan. has watchmen TO guard the
partly fallen building every hour OF the day and
night there will Toe little of the structure left for
him to convert into public resort. such as he has
In contemplation. The place is a vertable Mecca
for relc-hunters. whose daily p!lgrmages TO Tap
pan threaten the total demolition OF the house and
Mr. Pike fears that even the ground will be dug
away after the building Is gone. He has had 10
erect fence about fifteen feet high in front OF
the ruins, and this does not prevent relic
hunters from getting over and stealing about
every thing they can Jay their hands upon,
Part OF one Of the doors has been carried away
several locks have been taken. and bricks IN
Even residents Of Tappan have joined the army OF
pedd,lng bricks from Andres prison for 20 cents
each Mr. Pike, however. says he VIII save me
rest OF his property II It takes regiment OF SOL
die-s. . -. -, 1ar,os
Stephens the late owner OF the property says her
fatker has been wrongfully abused for not aloT-
ing the public free access 10 the building NY
father" said Miss Stephens this evening. rs
charged with keeping the place open ana IN
repair himself, and az the same time refusing 70
seG 10 those who would do So The first Is pureiy
a private matter The charge that he refused 10
sell is absolutely false
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-24
ST. NICHOLAS SKATING RINK OPENED.

FIFTEEN HUNDRED PEOPLE on THE RINK EN-
THUsIAsTTc ABOUT ICE PLEASURES.
The St Nicholas Skating Rink opened its doors
last night for the regular skating season in most
successful manner. There were about fifteen nun
dred people present in the course OF the evening
o somewhat larger number than was present at the
o3ening last year. Not few members OF the St
Nicholas Skating Club. which will make its head
quarters at the rink again this year were among
those on the floor. Tho number Of hockey en-
.fusiasts present noticeable. there being be-
sides those belonging to the ST. Nicholas Club,
members Of the New-York. Clermont and other
organizations number OF alterations and I'M
provernents have been made in the rink since last
season among them being Improvement In the
ice machinery. The condition Of the Ice was es-
pecially good last night, with the exception OF the
chipping at the corners Of the course which was
due TO the ice being new
The rink will be open daily from now on. from
10 a m 10 1870 p. m, from 2;S0 to $50 p m, and
from $50 10 II D. m. excepting on the one DAY re-
served for the use Of the 81. Nicholas Club. a
military band will play during the afternoons and
evenings. Hockey will be as popular as ever this
year. The ST. Nicholas and New-York Athletic
clubs will play their home league games there.
while other matches will be PLAYED by the members
OF the lnterschoastic Hockey Association, Column
bia University. the Naval Reserve and other clubs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-24
BACKED BY j. 7. MORGAN o.
TERMS ON WHICH 1T is SAID THE coMb'"A io''
OF sEwER-PIP MANUFACTURERS
WILL BE EFFECTED.

Fac, 1Jvernool. Ohio. Nov 23.-The fact was
r,.de known to-day that the Eastern persons VINO
are backing the proposed consolidation Of all inc
sewer-pipe manufactures Of the country are J. =
Moran & Co. the New-York bankers The com
panIes' proposition to the sewer-pipe hrms OF inc
.a.bnr Mailing OF tho manufacturers is TO DC
bnld soon' They have agreed 10 1t now. with the
TSe new company will be organized on basis on
= Ayynh,ntion OF the forty-fve large plants IN the
ntry -, s97 1000 j. p Morgan co, agree
co Gya5 a. i 5000 cash and 10 buy out Two
thirds OF each plant. The remaa der tne fo'I p
Morgan Co. will have six Of the een GiTe Sooa;
. ~. viii Re only one central once ana gOOus
Ineie ~hhH,ned from the nearest factory The saw
Ing in M expenses cost Of 3s se .eSSq a pTce Il 10
WIZ 70 ewfS GENTLY 10 increase the present output
i 10 Der cent, Unless all Of the tor;y-hye nLms 70
into the trust the Morgan propos"oh 10 ''N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-24
NEW POLICE OFFICIALS.
u.cKEII.AR MADE SUPERINTENDENT
OF THE BROOKLYN FORCE.
v,nsp. CLAYTON SUCCEEDS HIM As HIS DEPUTY
WHILE CAPTAIN RHODES RECEIVES

ELIAS r. CLAYTON SUCCEEDS HIM AS HIS pNF'i \
WHILE CAPTAIN RHODES RECEIVES
AN 1NsPECTcRsHiP'
Danutv Superintendent John MacKeiaF' Oh 'ie
,,.oor,vn Police Department. was
orno,nted superintendent. 10 sueoeeu
Tow, T McKevey. who resigned III 49,.
,,r For Register on the Citizens On'o'' ~,
ynsnactor Elias p. Clayton was aPpol' =
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. and Captain "eo'e
phoaas was promoted to an inspec'oisn'P
The new superintendent or fohce' 'o'N =,
re,,ar. I. of Scotch descent. lie was D"
Rrooklyn In 1912. and learned the "a.0
stoneuason His brother. ROBERT o.,
ke,,ar, is an ex-Aderman. IN 'u'.@
.ooar,a a member OF the force. and was legis-
lated on; Of office in 1870 In 49, ne
,o,ned the force which he has served ia''hlunS
ever since His promotion as seiee""' CO..
1863. and to a captaincy IN 're e"i'' p"A'
1870 His Arst promotion ai'er ie'o'n'"e ."e
aonor,,oent WAS when he was made inspector
=. Ies4 r,o rank of Deputy Superintendent
has been held by him only since May 20. looo'
I,uss p CLAYTON. the new Deputy Superintend-
en-, was horn in 1850. Until his appointment
oe nstrolman in 1874 he was an enSraver. His
nro,ot,ons have been: Roundsman in 1888, SER
Seant in 1886. captain in 1894. and inspector In
1896 ,
r,eSs q policeman in 1857. at the age Of TWEEN
tv'seven' After a service Of month he re-
cejved the rank Of sergeant. and in December
1862, became captain. This place he has held
continuously since.
By the terms of the charter Of the Greater
New-York, the Chief of Police Of the enlarged
city is to be chosen from the Chief and Deputy
Chief Of New-York and the Superintendent and
Deputy Superintendent of Brooklyn. The pro-
motions oy Commissioner Welles yesterday
place Superintendent MaCkellar and Deputy SUI
perintendent Clayton on the eligible list for the
Chiefship
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-24
gOMMERS ALLEGED DEFALCATION.

The foreign department Of the Mutual LIE IN
sursnoe Company Of New-York has no knowledgo
OF the alleged defaIcation OF Charles Sommer gen
erai manager Of the conibany's business in Mexico.
who recently committed suicide. further than tho
press dispatches. which say that ne Wa3 SnorI ~
his accounts with the company about $oo,VoO ana
tha. an examination OF his books shows that the
shortage may exceed that sum- .,
department It was said that Mr. sonmef had
visited the home Office less than month before
ne Committed suicide and that AT that lime his
accounts were all right. and that he had returned
70 the City OF Mexico to take up his WORK again
with no thought of any trouble. and the news or
his suicide few weeks ago was complete sur
prise IN the company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-24
SWIYDLING BY A BOGUS PETITION.

A bogus petition 10 being circulated among the
business and professional men OF this city. The
petition purports TO be for subscriptions with
which to buy Christmas presents for messenger
boys. The petition Is unauthorized by the mes
senger boys any one else. Many business and
professiona men naTe peen swlhdied ny the CIR
paid money arc Norwood Pilley. attorneys, No.
81 p ] wing Il Co. No. 100 Liberty-st: the
Wcstinghouse Air Brake Company, Hsvemeyer
Building. x.,.,. 49,. ,,. 49,, 49, -,
graph companies warn the public 10 beware Of
suck nettions the authors and promoters OF such
hang nothing but swindlers ana frauds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-24
HAD A PASS. BUT TT DIDN'T GO.

Tho Nee,-York Central Railroad officials have I'M
dertaken rectify certain abuses OF the freepass
privilege on their road The president OF inc road
yesterday issued orders to the gateman TO see so
far as he vas able. that the person presenting a
trip pass Of the gate was the ono named on the
paper. The first order was Issued yesterday and
farmer from up the State. and he presentcd
pa So which made out to another person. ne e
that he had purchased IL from ticket BROKER 9oW'
.he street He was exceptionally angry ana IN
eisted On having the pAss back so that he coun 30
ana get his money This was refused him ana ne
went off vowing vengeance on the ticket scaPef
who him.