A close inspection of the proposals and the character of
the management is requested.
 To investors of large sums, and those of smaller
amounts, attention is called to the following estimates of
costs and results for both the drainage and agricultural de-
partments.
 These estimates are prepared by men competent and
thoroughly familiar with both classes of work.
 The drainage department, at the end of two years of ac-
tive work, shows a reclamation of 80,ooo acres of land,
which, at the very low valuation of $5.00 per acre, repays
the entire outlay, with a surplus in cash assets of a sum
greater than the entire cost.
 The agricultural department, at the close of the third
year, shows a cash balance, after returning the entire prin-
cipal sum expended, of $18i,ooo.oo.
 A careful and critical examination of the estimate is in-
vited.
 HEALTH AND TEMPERATURE.
 The health of this region is acknowledged to be equal to
any in the United States. Statistics show a wonderful ab-
sence of disease. Fevers and epidemic diseases are practi-
cally unknown. The climate is similar to that of Cuba and
other islands, the average maximum temperature being 85
in summer, and in winter the average minimum temperature
being 50, with a mean temperature for the year of 78. The
lowest temperature recorded in 1895 was 34. The dry
months are November. December, January and February-
the grinding season.

 FINANCIAL PROSPECTUS.
 RECLAMATION DEPARTMENT
 embracing the following territory:
 "All of the unsurveyed lands granted to the State of
 Florida by the Act of Congress of September 28, 1850, lying
 and being situated south of the township line dividing town-