The Van Valken burg block is tiuly au ornament to the city and is also a^credi table testimonial to the efficiency of Negro labor, as it will be remembered that this building was erected under the direction of Mr Heudeison Brandon and his large force of workmen. As a contractor Mr Brandon ranks second to | none and the VanValkeuburg block, I S. Court House, Struve building and others give him a reputation to'be proud