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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-03
fyoMMIssIONRRs' SALE OFvALU-


COMMISSIONERS SALE OFvALU-
~ ABLE FARM
ON cHEss 81 nfsf.HEo &ND OHIO Rail-
THIRTEEN MILES fRoM RICHMOND.
IMPROVED AND . TN az REAL
IN THE CITY or RICHMOND,
ON vENABLE SHEET NEAR !! PINK; AND
EIGHTEENTH STREET BETWEEN
MAIN AND CARY STREETS,
At PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Pinei Hospital. who sues,
I'm. Briefs committee;
The same
cs.
r. N. Briefs committee, u. Briel. Jr., and
Mary Briel.
Nv virtue OF two DEGREES OF the Circuit
Court OF Henrico county In the above suits
entered October IS, 1884, and January -,
1885, we will proceed TO sell ~ pubic auc-
ton, in the order below mentioned, the FOL
lowing REAL ESrATE-to Wit:
I. on MONDAY, FEBRUARY Q, 1883,
that being court-day, at ~ O'Clock NJ, az
Henrico county courthouse, the rAkN
situated In Henrico county, ON the Chesss-
peake and Ohio railway, thirteen miles
rom Richmond, at Elko station. con-
tanning 219 ACRES. more or less. Inc IN,
proyements are poor. but soil good and Wen
adapted for trucking. This farm Is imme-
dlately on the Williamsburg pike. and, hav.
ing depot on the place, In very convenieht
for shipping.
2. AND ON THE S AME DAY.
at 4 O'Clock ?. NJ, on The premises the
SMALL BRICK TENEMEN1S Nos. ISIS
and 28is Venable street near Pink street:
Each heuse contains three rooms and
h.a -llZ
occupy 35 7-I2 feet OF ground by 100 feet;
and Immediately afterwards NACANI
LOT OF GROUND on the west side OF PINK
between Venable and Darlington streets,
46 feet by 1873 3-i2 feet-will be divided.
4. on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1855,
THREE THREE-SToRY BRICK TENE-
MENTS, Nos. 10. IL, and Ia south Elgh-
tenth. between Main and Cary streets, now
occupied by Messrs. Curtis 4 Parker. Each
teneme mt contains six rooms: This properly
is now under good rental. Lot fronts 6l 6-l2
x41 1913 feet.
TERMS. one fourth cash the balance in
three equal instalments at six. twelve, and
eighteen months. notes for deferred pay
ments TO be given, with 8 per cent. interest
added, and the title retained until the pur-
chase-money is paid and conveyance or
dered by the Court.
JOHN B. YOUNG.
JAMES y, DUNLOP,
JAMES CASkIE,
Special Commissioners.
In THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
COUNTY or HENRICO.
December 8, 1854. J
The Pipel Hospital, who sues, Sc,
AlhlhtihH'
against
+. NJ. Briefs committee Defendant,
and
The
against
+. +. Briefs committee, B. Briel, Jr.. and
hdTN
thereby certify that the bond required OF
Special Commissioners j. u. Young, James
\. Dunlop. and James Caskie, by decree OF
25th October, 1884 in the above causes, has
been duly given.
Given under my hand this sth day OF De-
cember 1854. GEORGE W. CARTER.
ia29 Clerk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-03

oysters. 0YSTERS.--AA
~ THE FINEST IN TfIE&kkr
WORLD.-For thirteen years / ~
have had the REST OYSTERS I'm this city,
and Ia ali that time l have had no better
oysters than those have ON hand Mt the
nresent time. They are served IN every
xiyie nj 10Y Ladies' and Gentlemeu's Par
lofy, Mo-. al and 9lp north Eighth street,
md ee'd BY Tire measure fp<ner EEnth ana
Ryoa,i streets. JOHN MURPHY.
nI Proprietor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-03
The elegantly rebuilt and fast steamer
ARIEL.

The elegantly rebulIt and last steameF
ARIEL.
carrying United states Mail
Il. &. CLIFFORD, Commander,
leaves Richmond every
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY,. AND FRIDAY
at 7 A. VI. (STREET-C CARS CONNECT IN
FULL TlME) for .aboye-named places, ar
irving at Norfolk ut 5 O'Clock i. VI. he
turniAg the steamer leaves Norfolk, Ports
mouth, and NewpSrts News on alternate
DAYS. arriving at Richmond about L. VI.
Through tickets on sale on steamer and ut
CARRIERS Agency. 1000 Main street. Bag
gage checked through. .
STATE-ROOMS ENGAGED FOR DAY
OR NIGHT
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-03
old DOMINION STEAM IF,
~ SHIP COMPANY.
FOR NEW YORK.

steamers leave Richmond EVERY TUES
DAY. FRIDAY, and SUNDAY.
Steamers leave New York fer Rchmonn
EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY, and
SATURDAY at 3 L. VI.
Passenger accommodations unsurpassed.
Cabin fare To New York Qnciuding meals
and BERTH, $40; round-trip tickets, SIS (;
steerage, with subsistence, 81; without suo-
sstence, SO. IN
Freight forwarded and through bills OF
lading Issued for points beyond New YORK.
Freight received daily until L. Nj.
Manifest closed on sailing days one hour
before departure.
Passengers leaving Richmond by the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway at $50 \. NJ:
(ria Viewpoints News and the Richmond
and Petersburg railroad at 1920 A: NJ; on
MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS,
THURSDAYS, and SATURDAYS Will make
connection at NORFOLK with steamer
leaving those days.
Sailings this week:
ROANOKE, Captain COUCH, SUNDAY
February LIST, at 3 O'Clock a. NJ.
OLD DOMINION, Captain SMITH, TUES
DAY, February Sd, at 2 O'Clock L. NJ.
GUYANDOIrE, Captain KELLY, FRI
DAY, February 9Th, at 8 O'Clock A. NJ.
GEORGE w. ALLEN q Co, Agents,
ia3l Companys Wharf, Rockets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-03

DOR rem I. M
$40 east Clay street; Ia rooms.
IO2 east Grace street; IL rooms.
bO6 north Fifth street: rooms.
sos east Clay street: rooms.
9O4 west Main street;,7 rooms.
72f and 1923 west Marshall street;
rooms. -
Ola and 9I6 west Main street; rooms
7O3 west Marshall street; rooms.
319 north Nineteenth street; rooms.
IL west Canal street; rooms.
100 south Fourth street; rooms.
ia north Twenty-seventh street;
rooms.
PLY Pleasant street; > rooms.
1904 west Cary street; rooms.
All south Pine street: rooms.
EOS west Marshall street; rooms.
- Laurel street corner spring; D rooinS'
All south Cherry street; rooms.
$40 Church street: rooms.
205 west Canal street; rooms.
1907 west Leigh street; rooms.
9O4 Brook avenue. rooms.
2IIb south Cherry street: rooms.
III north Fifth street; rooms.
IIO4 north First street; rooms.
20O7 east Main street; rooms.
1O4 south Cherry street; rooms.
627 south First street. rooms.
Apply to FURMAN TUPPER
Real Estate Agent,
fe1-3t 1915 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-03
BY y. w. Bowe,
Real Estate Auctloneer.
THE GREENBRIER WHITE SUI
PHUR SPRINGS
WEST VIRGINIA
FOR RENT AT PUBLIC AUCTION.

In pursuance OF decree OF the Circuit
Court of the United States for the district OF
Vest Virginia entered in the cause OF W. n.
Stuart, &C., rs. Greenbrier Whlte sulphur
Springs Company, on the l4th day OF Janu-
airy. 1885. shall proceed TO rent Mt public
auction, in front OF the Office of the auction
Ger. No. north Eleventh street, In the city
OF Richmond. Va, on
FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 6, 1885,
the PROPERTY OF the Greenbrier White
Sulphur Springs Company, with all the
rights, privileges, and appurtenances there
10 belonging. for the term OF one season, 10
expire November 80, 1855.
1he property consists OF a LARGE IiO-
TEL and a number of COTTAGE BUILD
INGS, all completely and comfortably fur-
nished. capable of accommodating LOO
guests, together with ample stables and ser
wants quarters. Included in the FURNI-
TURE are all necessary KITCHEN EQUIP
MENTS and UTENSILS. BEDS, BEDDING,
TABLEWARE, &C.-everything necessary
to keep flrst-class hotel. Also, ali VElil-
Giles, necessary HARNESS, and TWELVE
HORSES.
The whole tract OF land contains about
1000 ACRES, OF which several hundred
acres are well adapted to grazing and Guilt
walton.
The Virtue Of the WATER and the repu-
tation OF the springs are too well established
TO require extended notice, as the place has
long been one OF the most fashionable aud
popular summer resorts III the United
States.
Possession given at once.
TERMS: One third to be paid July l. 1855
one third September l. 1855. and one third
November /, 1885; the party renting to give
bond. with approved security. ina penal sum
sufficient to cover the rent and To insure the
return OF the furniture, &c, in good condi-
ton.
Parties wishing 70 rent are invited TO In
spect the premises.
For further particulars apply 10 the under
signed at Richmond. Va.
Jals A. l.. BOULWARE, Receiver.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-03
No. 9 and No. 4 north Eleventh street,
COMMISSIONERS AUCTf0NsALE
~ or
most VALUABLE WHARF AND AID
JOINING PROPERTY.
KNOWN AS THE
LupLAM WATSON PROPERTY
ROCKETS. IN THE PORT OF RICH
MOND.
AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN CONSIDERED
THE MOST ELIGIBLE AND
VALUABLE IN THE PORT.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, AuCTfONsALE

By virtue OF a decree OF Richmond Cham
Gerry Court In the suit Of Watson "a. Lud-
lam. 6c.. of the goth OF January, 1885, as
commissioners therein appointed, we VIII
sell by auction, on the premises, at 1
O'Clock, z. NJ, on
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1885.
the following described PIECES OF PRO-
PERTY--viz.:
No. /. THE LARGE WHARF LOT-27oH
feet OF river front by 229 feet more or less,
adjoining the Old Dominion steamship
wharf 1877 feet on the east line (l3s feet on
Ash street, to south line OF Water street, on
which II fronts i75S feet.
No. 2. FACTORY OR WAREHOUSE LOT
-1sO feet on south line Rockets street by
50 feet diagonal line) on west line OF Ash
street. 80 feet on west line TO Water street,
on which 1t fronts las feet, WITH SUB
sTANTIAL FOUNDATION.
No. 3. VACANT LOT-64 feet on north
line OF Rockets street by SO feet diagonal
line) on west line OF Ash street, 80 feet ON
west line TO south line Of Poplar street, on
which II fronts 3s feet.
Ma. VACANT TRIANGULAR Lor-l9
feet on north line OF Poplar street by 46 feet
ON west line OF Ash street, and 81 feet on
Its west line.
No. :. VACANT LOT-24k feet on north
line of Rockets street by 62 feet on east
line of Ash street, 10 feet on It's east line, and
30 feet on north line.
No 6. ALSO ANOTHER VALUABLE
WHARF LOT. adjoining No. / on the east
1907 feet river-front by SO feet on It's east
line, "a feet on its west line TO Wharf street,
on which It fronts 2224 feet, occupied by the
Virginia Steamboat Company.
No. Z. VACANT LOT. separated from
last-named lot by Wharf street, on which II
fronts 2I2 feet by 100 feet on its east line,
90 feet on the east line of Ash street to
SOUTH line Of Water street, on which itfronts
252 feet.
Besides the ordinary wharf, warehouse,
and shipping purposes, this property is adj
mlrably adapted TO ship-buildlng, evil
denced by practical test in the construction
and launching of an iron ship therefrom a
few years ago.
Nos to inclusive, subject To an annual
ground rent of $3.50, will be sold together.
Nos. G and will be sold together, separate
" or divided, as may be deemed best.
TERMS one third to be paid IN cash, aud
balance at six and twelve months for nego-
table notes, interest added, and title retain
ed until the whole purchaSe-moncy Is paid
and conveyance directed by the Court.
Plat TO he seen and information to be had
at the Office of the auctiOneerS.
q. G.. KEAN.
y. II. NASH.
II. III. STEGER.
Commissioners.
|. Benjamin II. Berry, clerk OF said court,
certify that the bond required of the special
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-03
TRAINS SOUTHWARK
TRAINS NORTHwARD.
y. italy except Sunday.
GrpppTNl pI.AgEl

STOPPING PLACES.
Nos. 40. a. and a. make no stops No.
AZ stops only on signal at Chester. No. -
stops al Chester and only on signal AZ Cen
traiia. Drewrys Biuti. and Manchester. No.
AZ stops only ON signal at Chester, Cen
tralia and Manchester. Nos. 8, ., 80, 81,
80, and SO, stop at all stations.
PULLMAN-CAR SERVICE.
On trains Nos 40 and IS. s.eeping-cars be-
tween Washington and Charleston. on
trains Nos AZ and as sleeping ears between
Washington and Jacksonville, Fla. ON
trains Nos AZ and ~. sleeping-cars between
New York and Jacksonville.
THE ONLY ALL-RAIL ROUTE TO NOR
FOLK.
LEAVE ARRIVE.
Rlchmd .tIO:2O A NJ. Norfolk ....-2:35 I. VI.
Norfolk. 1898 AN. Rtchmd .l2:45 T. VI.
Norfolk. .. t2:25 PM. Richm d. 6:l2 =. VI
Nos "a and IS make close connection tc
and from Farmyllle. Lynchburg and south
western points. and way-siations on the
Norfolk and Western railroad. The cOnnec-
ton from Richmond To Norfolk VIII be hy
No. "a, except on sunday. when No. Is viii
make this connection. j. r. kENLl.
Superintendent Of Transportation.
T. NJ. EMERSON, General Passenger Agent.
In rs
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT.
oo.,.o~. l-r|oN|rO.0-00
Tor RENT, SMALL TWO On
II STORY BRICK DWELLING No. -
IooiL south Pine. House new and In tho
,on9b renair. Rent moderate. Possession
f.. d. HOTCHkISS.
Chesapeake and ohio railway
fe 3-Tu,W&FSt Pace Block, Room 2.
TOR RENT, NEW DETACHED fS
RRICK RESIDENCE No. s2l west "a
Grace street: ten rooms, with all modern
improvements. o,,rox
n ACT T.. a. d. tl<DIi
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lRRIVE RICHMOND.

ARRIVE RICHMOND.
9:I5 l.. NJ. MAIL daily except Sunday)
1000 A. NJ ACCOMMODATES daily lex
cept sunday
7:l5 A. 81. NIGHT EMPRESS daily (ey-
cept Mouday.)
CONNECTIONS.
At Richmond with associated railways.
and Richmond. Fredericksburg and Poto-
mac railroad: at Lynchburg with Virginia
Midland railway and Norfolk and Western
railroad; at Clifton Forge with Chesapeake
and Ohio railway; at Lexington with Balti-
more and Ohio railroad.
SieepinO-cdr attached TO Night Express to
Lynchbur0.
Trains marked daily except sunday
Tickets sold to all points. Offices: 1908
east Main street, 1000 Main. and at Rich
mond and Allegheny depot. Eighth and
Canal streets. j. X. MACNURDO.
General Passenger and Express Agent.
de OIL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-03

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE
L PERSONAL PROPERTY IN CHARLES
CITY COUNTY. VA, AT "HARDEN'S
WHARF."-By virtue OF certain deed or
trust bearing date on the 2jth day OF Feb
ruary. 1884, and duly recorded IN the clerk
office OF the County Court Of Charles city,
default having been made in the payment
of the debt thereby secured, and being re-
uuired so 10 do by the beneficiary in said
deed shall proceed to sell by auction upon
the premises on the farm Of j. \. WYATT, AZ
Hardens wharf on the James river. on
WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 81, 1885,
at II O'Clock A. NJ. the PERSONAL PRO-
PERTY described I'm said deed, consisting OF
~ MULES. 4 HORSES. 2 COLTS, Z COWS,
CALVES. WAGONS, 3 CARTS, BuH-
GY, FARMING IMPLEMENTS MACHINE
KY. &c. and HARNESS of all kinds.
Also, lot Of CORN, PRONENDER, &c,
or so much as may be necessary to satisfy u
debt Of about $3.50 and expenses.
BY consent Of the parties Interested, the
terms of the sale, although cash for the
above amount will no doubt be liberal. and
made known to the purchasers at the time.
j. A. LYMAN. Trustee.
Also. at the same time and place, under
deed of March 20. 1881. TO me, SAW
MILL. ENGINE, BOILER, and FIXTURES.
W. l.. COWARDIN
IN s-dof6tia2l Trustee.
POSTPONEMENT.
y. Il. To better promote the convenience
OF all parties il Is agreed 10 postpone the
above sale until
FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 8. 1885,
at same hour. j. \. LYMAN.
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TICKETS: RICHMOND OR NORFOLK
TO WANEKLI, $3.50.
ONLY ALL-WATER ROUTE.
LANES RIVER BY DAYLIGHT.

CHEAPEST ROUTE.
RATES MUCH LESS THAN HALF
CHARGED BY ANY OTHER ROUTE.
FARE TO NORFOLK. Sl-NO LIMIT.
WAY-LANDING FARES from 25c. TO 81.
Sccond-cas tickets still lower.
ELEGANT MEALS ON EUROPEAN
PLAN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-03
WANTS.

WANTED, BY A RESPECTABLE
w WHITE GIRL, A SITUATION to do
Homework, or SEAMSTRESS. Sews Wen
on machine Pleasant home desired rather
than high wages. Good references. Apply
to X. Is. ChhffIN N W.
10 3-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-03

|. Benjamin II. Berry. clerk OF said court,
certify that the bond required of the special
commissioners by the decree in the above
cause Of January 20, 1855, has been duly
given.
Given under my hand this 9th day OF
January. 1855.
BENJAMIN II. BERRY, Clerk.
in 2S. 40. Ee l.3,5.&B
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-03

WANTED, PURCHASERS FOR
w COT'rON-SEED MEAL.
CLOVER, TIMOTHY, ORciARD-GRASS
and MILLET SEED, SEED RYE
and OATS.
EXTRA and SUPERFINE FLOUR.
TALIAFERIi0 4 Co.
no ls-eod III youth Twelfth street.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-01-27

Royal Hawaiian Hotel of the leading architectural
The which it stands comprise
of about fronting Hotel Street This
large ample lawn and beautiful walks which
laid artsay with Towering plants and tropical trees
pretty within this charming enclosure all
management The Hotel cottages afford
The the Hotel contains the
hall the city, ALSO fclass bar well stocked with
fine wines and liquors.
The the second floor to the right OF which
elegantly furnished broad passageway leads from the
main hall the dnnroom These apartments to broad
verand where magnificent view the Nuuanu Mountains be
through the wealth of tropical foliage that surrounds the
balconies
The dispensed Affords and is frscla
all Hotel supplied with water from
well the premises The Clerks Office furnished with
the Telephone by which communication had with the leading bust
firms of the city
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-01-27
Az Excellent Portrait.
Exchange

A story is told of the excellence of a
portrait of the Rt. Hon. J. Wilson Croker
painted by Sir Thomas Lawrence. why
look. Sir Robert, :" said q spectator, ad-
dressing Peel, "the mouth Is simply won.
1erful, You can almost see the culver Of
Cookers lips. " Yes, answered Sir Rob
ert, "and the arrow coming through.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-01-27
The rKi1kman,s Reply.
English Exchange.

Last week during conversation at one
of the public houses in the Bigg market,
one milkman asked another the following
question: Hoo much wettor dis thoo put
amang the milk?" The reply was, IA
nivvor puts ony victor in the milk-Aa
puts the milk in the wettor!"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-01-27
plenty or salt.
IPopular Science News. ]

LFOpuIar bCIeuC5 I6Ws.I
The new salt-feld in western New York
is expected to produce 100000 bushels
of the finest salt in. the world this year,
and expectato double the production next
year. A WIDE belt of country, the extent
Of which is not yet determined, is under
laid at depth of from 1900 to 1900 feet.
with deposit Of pure rock-salt from sixty
G ninety feet in thickness
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-12-23
SRSSATIONAL.TRIAL.
Prominent mormon I'm Court Oh s.
sefieus Charge,

SALT LAKE, UTAH, December 22.-The
trial of 5. Y. Ham pton, charged with con-
epirscy, commenced before Judge Zane
to-day. Hampton is a city officer and
prominent saint, charged with entering
into a conspiracy with prostitutes to es-
tablish houses of prostitution for the pur-
pose OF entrspping Federal officials and
Gentiles. The only witness examined to-
day WAS Mrs. Fields, one of the
prostitutes. She testified that she
had entered into a contract with
Hampton; that he furnished
house for her, that the police prom
ised her she should not be arresred for
running q house OF prostitution in the
city. The police paid her rent, and re-
served one room in the house for the spot
ters. Hampton paid her 500 altogether.
He took her past Gov. Murray's house in
buggy, pointed out his residence, and
tod her TO call on the Governor and try
to get him 10 call oa her. Hamp
ton promised her $500 ii she goi
the Governor. Hampton and his
associates told her they wanted to get the
names OF these Gentiles so they could take
| them eff the juries in polygAmy trials
| They wanted to entrap the Governor IL
| order TO get polygsmists out of the peni
| tentiary. 1t appeared that the police took
| a very active part in the conspiracy. Tbs
trial is exciting great interest, anG
! Is attended by the Governor. ths
| mayor OF the city and other offi
| cials. There are three other indict
menis against Humphrey, one fo
| conspiracy with another @oman, and two
fpr keeping houses of illfame. judge
Zane impaneled grand jury to-day ant
gave them printed Instructions to investi
gate cases Of polygamy, unlawful cohabita
tion and keepers and habitues OF lew,
houses. He referred 10 rumors that jury
men Wouid be made to suffer if they die
not do thorough work, and said he woulC
excuse any one afraid. They must defen,
the msalvee evan by shooting assailants,
| necessary.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-12-23

NASHVILLE, TESy., December 81 49, 4
specia tu the American from Shelbyviile,
Tenn, sSys: "a ire broke Cut a half
hour since in R.svea's saloon, in ths CEN
ter OF The Cannon block, on the south side
uf Depot STREET. For twenty minutes the
firemen could not Ce, water aud the fire.
gained such hPGdwsy that il srems he
yond control. The iiremsn sTs fightis il
bravely. Il erems nov that the best 5usi-
ness rare ut the town viii ne destroyed,
as there Is fresh breeze blowing from the
Eou;- EAST "
I:45 A M-The fire broke ont in ewes
4 Co.'s saloon, Oh Depot street, and com
municated to Ruth's jewelry store, and on
the other de 20 BuTde:tE sAlOou, thence
TO Jsrrelps tinshpp. the first two houses
named are q total los-, and the fire is still
raging. Il is prob he that two more will
burn The loss viii sggteg .fe probably
3 0,010 on the hCu es and $1,000 on the
stock. The engines are row at work, and
il is hoYgd the tir- will soon be checked
II the fire cross tue str ct the loss viii
reach S75, 600 or 100000 Nearly all the
property Is insured.
2:C0 A.M-The ire now is partially un
der control and vii, ~vpbahly be stopped
with the dsstruclion ol he following bust
ness houses: Reeves & Co., saloon; Bar
dett Il Co, saloon, and J. p. lngle, family
groceries aud liquors. The stocks Of A. j
JSrTell, stoves and tiuwarc, eni John "
Ruth, wactes and j welTy, We're consider
ably damaged by removal. Toe losses oI
the th.se houses destroyed is about $l2,
600 and the 10. ses on stock, $1,000. Tht
insurance on the buildings aud stock i
about Sl2CO0
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-12-23
EXCHANGE RATES.
The Advance in the Rates for Foreign
Bills The Ali.Ab.orblng Topic
In New York
Financial Centers = The Light Ship
ments of Wheat and Cotton to
Europe the Cause.
The Future Settlement Of Trade Bal
ances with Foreign Nations
Gold Shipments,

NEW YoRK, December. s2.-1he absorb
ing topic of interest on Wall street to. day
han beeL the advance in rates of foreign
exchange, the quotation for demand ster-
ling bills reaching the point ct which
shipments can rs E4aue at profit, 4903
fer posted rates and 1894 for actual buai-
ness. There was an engagement for Sl9h-
600 of gold this afternoon for shipment on
Saturday. AMI i, Is generally believed that
f,rther shipment will be made. The i'm
mediate cause for this advance has been
the advance in the Bank of England rate
of discount last week, but q more direct
and potential cause is to be found in the
extremely light shipments Of gtain tc Eu-
rope, ans especially wheat, while the
visible supply of wheat in this country is
fGr in excess OF previous years. Merchants
who are familiar with the subject also say
that considerable quantity of cotton vac
sold last July By the planters deliverable
in ninety days, and that when he deliver
les were made there was ccnsideSabIa ad-
vance in the price of spot cetton, which
gave considerable dissatisfaction to the
planters snS led them to held the stock then
OF hand for higher prices, resulting il q
limited amount of cotton bills on the
marke! at present. 1t is claimed that this
will have the effect of stssdyins the
market throughout the winter, as ship.
menta ot cotton will be made continuously
IN moderate amounts. The rate for ster-
ling bills are now about the same as they
were at the time that shipments were made
in April and May 1854 A break in the
price of wheat, it is generally conceded,
would lead to the substitution of wheat
for gold in the future settlement of our
trade balances with Europe.
Probably 81 0C0 90 in gold will be
shipped TO London this week. Alreat y
s, 100000 IN gold bars has been engaged
for shipment Saturday next on the
steamer Oregon. Brown Bros. & Co. yes
terday engaged 100000 for shipment tc
their London agents, and three Other
houses engaged S4OO OJO