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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-04
AUCIlOnl - ls.'s---s nssss nsys. >
BY X. d. CnafIin a Co.,
Real Estate Auctioneers,
No. north Tenth street.
TRUSTEES AUCTION SALE
TWO VERY DESIRABLE NEW BRICK
DWELLINGS
ON vENABLE STREET.
WITH FIVE ROOMS AND A HALL
IN EACH.


BY virtue Of deed OF trust from r. 4.
Rogers, trustee, and others, recorded In
Richmond ChRncery Court on November
~, 1883, will sell by public auction. on
the premises, on
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8. 1885.
at O'Clock p. NJ, the REAL ESTATE de-
scri0ed In said deed, as follows: AL that
LOT OF LAND. with TWO NEW BRICK
TENEMENTS thereon, lying and being In
the city OF Richmond, Va, on the north
side of Venable street, between Jessa mine
and Scott streets, fronting on the north side
OF Venabe street 80 feet inches. and runs
back l57X feet 10 an alley 10 feet wide.
The houses are now rented to good tenants
at $3.50 per moptn each, and will be sold
together or separately.
The property can be bought privately any
time before day OF sale.
TERMS: One half cash: balance in six
and twelve months, equal payments for
notes, with 8 per cent. interest, secured by
deed Of trust.
HARVEY WILSON, Trustee.
Sale by X. B. CHAFFIS 4 Co., AucttOneers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-04

ELEGANT ROOMS, WITH BOARD,
Lat 40l north Eleventh street, two blocks
from the Capitol. Members OF the Legisla-
ture Will md II a convenient and pleasant
location. TABLE-B0ARDER5 wanted.
no 20 81
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-04

A REAL ATTRACTION.
GRoyE-AvENUE AND FLOYD.SrREEr
IMPROVED REAL ESTATE
AT AUCTION;
ALSO,
A SMALL TRACT OF HENRICo-CoUNTY
WOOD LAND.

ALSO,
A SMALL TRACT OF HENRICO-CoUNT
WOOD LAND.
BY virtue of decree OF the Circuit Court
OF Henrico. entered November 30, 1855, In
the suit OF jennings rs. Jenniuyss execu-
trix, &c." we will sell on
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1885,
at O'Clock p. NJ, the DESIRABLE BRICK
DWELLING, No. 1918, situated on the
southeast corner of Grove and Harvie
streets, with the lot on which II stands
fronting - feet and extending back 1893
feet to an alley In the rear. and having
thereon, besides the said dwelling OF seven
rooms, O kitchen and stable. me mouse II
substantially built, and. being located IN a
very desirable and rapidly-improvlngs Sec
ton OF the city, should attract those seek
ing home or an investment.
AND IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER
we will sell the FRAMED DWELLING, No.
I'LL, on the south side OF Floyd between
Beech and Morris streets, at present occu-
pied by J. NJ. Jennings, ESD containing
i've rooms, and kitchen with two rooms.
The lot fronts 31xl0e feet to an alley.
Floyd street, like Grove road Is rapidly
building up with q good class OF houses. and
both OF these properties will prove desirable
and remunerative investments.
And on
MONDAY, DECEMBER II, 1885,
kInaL DelUB court uay, NJ IL % CLOCK M.s we
will sell, at Henrico county COURTHOUSE
TRACT OF FIFTY ACRES more or less)
OF LAND, situated on the Hungary road
about six miles north OF Richmond aud one
mile from Hungary station. in Henrico
county, adjoining the lands OF Mr. Bland
and Mr.. Walker, and having on IL a large
quantity OF cord-wood timber, on which
account this land is valuable. and this sale
should engage the attention OF c0rd-woOd
getters.
TERMS: One fourth cash; balance a. six.
twelve. and eighteen months for notes with
interest added, and title retained until the
whole purchase money I'm each case IL paid
and conveyance ordered by the Court.
JOHN Il. YOUNG.
A. K COURTNEY.
Special Commissioners.
n. W. BOwE, Auctioneer.
In THE CIRCUIT COURT or THE COUNTY
or HENRGCO JENNINGS PLAINTIFF,
AGAINST JENSINGSS ADMINISTRATOR,
&c. DEFENDANTS.
/, George W. Carter. clerk OF said court,
do certify that the bond required OF Special
Com missioners John Il. Young and a. X.
Courtney. by decree entered in the above
cause on the 2jth day OF November, 1885,
has been duly given.
Given under my hand this Sd day OF
December 1855.
de4 GEORGE W. CARTER. Clerk.
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PROEESSIONAI

ROBERT I. HUBBARD, ATTOR.
~ NEY AT LAW, has removed his law
ONCE 70 No, 1 EAST GRACE STREET.
RICHMOND. VA, From his experience as
commissioner In chancery, as well as long
and extensive practice In matters OF trust
he confidently offers his services TO fiducla-
RES az counsel IN the administration OF
their trusts. He desires TO make a specialfv
OF PRACTICE IN CHANCERY.
no 20.dEHSnl m&NR1rn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-04
pICHM0ND AND DANVILLE
~ RAILROAD COMPANY.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT SUNDAY. 80.
VENEER Is, 1855.
LEAVE RICHMOND.

LEAVE RICHMOND.
soc A. A.-(Through-P Passenger Mail dai.
ly)-FOr all stations betweeH
Richmond and Danvile, con-
Meeting az Greensboro FOG
Raleigh, Goldsboro' and poi nts
ON Salem Branch: Fayette.
vile and aA Z. +. and Y. V.
local points, and At Charlotte
for Columbia aud the Sonth-
east; also for Atlanta, New
orleans, and Southwest.
Pullman sleeper, Richmond
To Greensboro. Danville TO Az
gusta without change. anu
Danyilie to New Orleans with.
on change.
s:9s p. N.-(Througn Passenger, daily
Stops at all stations connect
ing at keysviile for all points
on Richmond and Mecklen-
burg railroad daily except
Sunday: at Greensboro foraIt
points on Salem Branch: a.
salisbury with w. ". q. rail-
road az Atlanta for JacIaon-
Vile; Fla, New Orleans, ana
Pullman Buffet Sleeper. Dan.
Vile 10 Atlanta. Greens boro 10
hsheVllle, Danvllle TO New
Orleans without change.
9;45 Z. M.-llork- River Passenger, daiiyj
Stops at all stations and con.
meets at West Point daily ex-
cept sunday with steamer FOR
baltimore and points North.
600 Z. NIB MAR Accommodation,
daily except Sunday for Coal
field.
ITO A. M.-(York- River Frefght-rrou,
Twenty DEPOT
daily except SundRyl-fo
West Point.
ARRIVE AT RICHMOND.
TOO A. M.-krom Atlanta, GoldsboroJ.
Raleigh, aud Intermediates
points daily.
SAL A. M.-From COalneld and Bon Air
daily except sunday.
lo:l5 A. M.-frOm West Point daily Bal
timore, and points Sorth daily
except Monday.
4.O7 T.. M.-Ffom all local stations Allan
ia. New Orleans and South
west daily.
$40 Z. &.-kreight daily except Sunday
nom West Point.
TICKET OFFICES: 1000 Main street, anc
a. the Richmond and DaAyille railroad
depot, Virginia street.
VI. SLAUGHTER,
General Passenger Agent.
Sol. HAAS. Traffic Manager.
r. X. THOMAS. General Manager. nol5
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PERSONAL.
,,ERCANTIlE AGESCY

MERCANTILE AGENCY.
Q. y. CLARKE. Pres. IF. RANDOLPH. IT
Established 1891
THE BRADSTREET MERCANTILE
AGENCY,
1RE BRADSTREET COMPANY.
PRoPRIEroRs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-04

R00K AND JOB WORK NEATLY
- executsd at the pIsPArUH PRINx3
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-04
II. QUINN TRAVELS FOR THE
COMPANY.

Cures Scrofula. rheumatism, CataIrh,
and all Blood and Skin Diseases.
CT mn for any poisonous chemical
% i ,OOO found in this nrenaratinn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-04
GIT KNOCKS THE SPOTS"

Il everything in the nature OF erup-
lions, blotches, pimples, ulcers. scrofulons
humors, and ineipient consumption, which
is nothing more nor less than scrofula OF the
lungs, completely out of the system. IL slim
ulates and invigOrates the liver, tones up the
stomach, regulates the bowels, purifes the
blood, and builds up the weak places of the
body. IL is purely vegetable compound,
and will do more than is claimed for II. We
refer to DIR. PIERCE'S GOLDEN MEDI-
CAL DISCOVERY"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-04
LOST. sTRAYED. AND FoUND.
ToRAcCo.noxEs. PINE CASES. Ac.

y II. wHITLOCK MAKES A
I've specially of ToBACOo-BOxEs.
ZINE CASES for Smoking and Plug
Tobacco. Tobacco-boxes In SHOCKS. in ear
iotss or less. Dressed Sycamore Lumber.
Prices low. Satisfaction guaranteed. r..
taoiished, 1857. Patronized generally.
no Ism
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-04

EDWARD p. VALENTINE.
~ ANALYTICAL CHEMIST AND
ASSAYER.
tre analysis q speciality. Laboratory. col /.
ne, Cay and Sixth streets, Richmond, Va
Correspondence solicited.
oc 25-deod&wsm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-04
BOARDING.

Price per bottle, 81 and sI.75. For sale
by POWERS, TAYLOR d Co, Richmond,
va. no 24-d&wIy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-04
Macon Medicine Co..
MACON, GA,

whose label will now be guarantee that
the medicine will be kept up to that high
standard. without shadow OF varying, that
first proved TO the doubling medical world
the existence OF a PURELY VEGETABLE
BLOOD MEDICINE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-04
LAS GOOD AS NEW -

when our new method is guaranteed to per-
manently cure the worst cases OF rupture
without the use OF the knife. Send 10 cents
in stamps for pamphlet and references.
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association,
663 Main street. Buffalo. N. Y.
no 29-Su, W(w)&F
Richland beacon., 1885-03-14
\ CONDENSATION.
IwO Papers 1.sr the Value Of
Ono

Tie RIcntAxo BsAcos and BiRS'iLts
Nrv Fra new four paKs six'ro'"in
week,y family paper. published o. Gibard
B'erv,;e PARISH, La by Ih"' Ma"nhHm'
~ II; b,. ..il.bhrA tose,her TO subscribers ~ only
rHRrh IoLLAssa year TOR 10th pSpe" 10
r.ch -,h..rlh-r Pauie, deeiriu4 both those
papers eau procure them nv paving 20" IN
renewing tne,r suhscrriion TO III. BBAcoE,
sad thu. pr euro The INV Era one year for
nn'y one dollar. THIS viii not be mnch
fr,nn "a n # our r. HAM friends whilo II
Vii .rd = new en,-rpri.e Of friend very
materially.
Richland beacon., 1885-03-14

Meridian, Miss, October 50. 1888
J X Misty.
D,a, Sir am highly pleased with yo"r
;nproypd prolific com regard II a. Tar 81
p.,,or RI anv corn have ever grown DO
f, q, expect to PLAT any other variety" i cor"
mex, season. Respectfully,
Marx pABBs.
We in. undersigned committee. arp'nt"'
hv the Nis.i.sippi Sims Breeders Far Asa
r;,,ion q" Meridian 10 s~r one comm "i' u vi
b,rr,I uIl oi Nn.hvs Improved from" '"'n
.b.lIcd on, G rriiy thai II was ,hnrkr ,sh NV
and measured u, our prr>-nr-'. AMI 'hr y'f"'
va. .wo bushels aud two Gna'rs OF good
sound corn. 40,
Jony SrISsoS, Meridian. Mis-
GEnRaE >rRnrD.
NELSON NauRE Landerdale"
N.r;d;ar. Mis-. Nov 2ad. 1882
We the undersigned COMMITTEE. apr"l'"'"
nv the M'--,--i,'pi Suck Bret drr- ran
,,,r;nr. ot MERIDIAN o. supervise the >''l nag
# ..u. tinur barrel at No>' vs. im?r"v-h ""
hn,. Corn. Certify rhat u Was : urkr" -hr"''
and weighed M uuI Pf~>ei'cr' ann t'ir !'e'
wa. IU1 yvunds shrllr' corn
pRuF. F. A Gully
Az VI Coi-se. Miss.
!. II TULrErPER.
ionr-n.a. Miss.
Eli TRAsH M-u.ian, Mis-
l.. VI i!AHr.
Meridian. Ms Oct 81. 1898.
Richland beacon., 1885-03-14
Lau Ter tale. Mis- OF 81 1888.

I,au 'fr ialt. Wis WI '''O
Tx NJ Shy. ESQ Landrr'a'r. Ms
Lmr Sri take pleasure ~ ah''"y INV
,..,,uor,n, u the >np-rm-ity 81 VI '-hys '"-
,,,v.d Pr hfi,. corn u will ylsId ~ hast
one. hundred per cert more on same Tha"'s
ot land " rrl same culrvatinn Than any "'"f'
Variety Of corn that ] have ever seen "
a. III rand rrow..iny ami resi-, dr"''h better
T., far than any 9TH, varir'y OF c"'n that
have any know'rdg- 1T
Respectfully. %c IT, '''"'"
NnxRoE. LA November -, 1881.
Tn. undersigned. having been t"1"~>'eh
10 .,;n... The shehng and weighing ut
,,,,,,o, tnne h.rr-I nf M"-hys Improved
p,.l,h,. Corn, IN the shnrk. and taken '""n
6.I, of .,y.rai sores. hereby c~'''iy that tie
Wild when ,h-ird, weighed ll21 pounds,
q, -rt,o Iu.h-ls 10 the barrel
Go, r RICHARDSON, ] ID LOGAN,
NJ tRrARp. J. q Lo6's,
i n, Rpx.yp. NJ \ Cor,
vrux EoaH.
JE. McGuiRE. Shh Il Lax Col'er'oi-
NJ A,,.r ,..n. exhibiisl \ h,.k't OF very n -
~ the ,cr. IL WIS VI '>bs ""tn, tht Q 'b o'
~, LARGE fin. gr,ins -Plan'ers Journal
.Jdre., GEORGE SLArrERf, Della, La
Richland beacon., 1885-03-14
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.
"Cash or no Trade"

heretofore ost ~ least hall M
II amounts due us on lud!cI edvef'ise
m-nt.. which has kep, ~ hrri ron Tor mean
10 d-fray exren-"s. We hav" determined !"
DEN.iND P. TNENT
IN future a. SOON as such aGveT'is-inrn's sf'
inserted, AMI now give nctIre 10 All FHrie-
that unless tn. demand - complied WIN 'h'
will be taken "ui ai'rr ''''
6rU insertion Parties need not expect a.
ask ~ 10 deviste from this rule III any instance
after this date tor We viii no: CO l..
Please remember thai TINS il not \ refr.sl Il
,ns.rr advrr,i.em-ntr. but de'nsI ''r pay u
winch we have b. force. 10 oh'Hl" what /
Justly our., Lnn->tly and ial'hi"'ly earned
Remember that the posting OF adverus''
nen,. re1,,ired To he inserted IN ne~spapr
invaliia;-s tue sa'es
Do not expect US ~ tell fa''ehood aoon
,h,, matter. Ps,rRIEToR BEACS
Ravvile La. Oct. 90. 1889 III.
Richland beacon., 1885-03-14
MOSBY'S
improved Prolific Corn!

have the encv fer til sale of seed of tin. wonderfully
,r);f, Corn and in order encourage It's production III
R;l !. \ ,rsh offer to sell it at Two DoIA per bushc
less than SIR Mnslv's published prize. to-"l': .oo
One ushc IS 90; i!af Buslel - 90; One l'rK IS w;
Ole Gallon. s. 90; Tw" Quarts 81 2o ore x ''' - c'
C,u II y "A oils f.. i tina; he ID barrels sa'ct;
from quarter of Mr. Ja IL hitter lia'T. III
Madison parish and it shells ont over tw" bushels per oar
rel something other corn ever was know" /" ''. ~
Our Sheriff Mr. Lem sc.tt has 1t gr""r e an" can
testify to its growth and wonderful of standing ro
which does better than any other ever 'ncd IN '
country. ~ ,.,.
eed at once while you have the opportunity
Richland beacon., 1885-03-14
Laud,rdair. MISS. sept. ~. 1888

Laud. rcsir MISS. sept ~. 1888
Thi. is 10 certify thar ! procured at h.
Nasty small quantity at his i"rr"'"' pro-
lihr corn the past sprung and pla''e" " sh'r
by side " ith other var'rnes al he sam" ''"e
cultivated exa"rlv alike. IN every laf'ic"Hf'
AMI ! am sht-fi.'i II made ilitrr LINES as
much MS the ordusIy corn. Bri"'e WIN
pr"pe, cultivation on good hand u NH = axe
from seventy five Ia one hundred h"-''''- per
acre Til. crr,ihrat. / given unsolicited AMI
heartily eni"rse all that is c'a'r'r' t"' "'e
corn by J. K Mo>by. with whom tins very
" ondr rful co II originated.
F.. u Oliver.
Richland beacon., 1885-03-14

aaNyYae,uN Riverside Cal. Tho CRY climate curs>
Noe Throat Lungs, full idca, route, oosS Loo
Richland beacon., 1885-03-14

Mr.. ]. O Gallon. who lives TWO mil west
corn. f,om a field which yielded ll6 bushels
which i. very small an | long, and crowded W
For sale al "Ricblani Beacon O,hce.
Richland beacon., 1885-03-14
The Times Democrat Almanac.
OR YEAR BOOK,

VII be sent free The Tn. ALMAVAch he
aesrrve'iiv ATTAINED wide pspu Iai1:j. II pre.
sents In u condensed .i,npe n irrre sm,siut Of
information. local. s~c'i"naI AMI yeu-,ai which
isin Almost regular r.~Ime-I by tile strLi-nt. the
yoriiil Ar. the bu>in..s 'Dnn. and by ell inseliA
gent clnEera. Thu year issue besid<s Az ua
ueuai quantity of finely engraved and s.rrs
priateillu-tration-. vii toninin n lriGe donbis.
page accurately desivned sad artipreaiiv -
gisveH br'fs-~ve view Of the building e
ground. and l"eaiion ~ ,iS- wmlds Isdussyta1
apI Cotton Centennial Exyositioa
Reriiinnces can m made with bot nfsis n.
convenience OF trouble from any po-tofnce ~
pOstai note. money OI,let q reg stored lessaA
FoI all pIrp"ses adiross
THE TIMES. DEMOCRAT.
View Orleans. Ia.
Richland beacon., 1885-03-14
Oak Grove. Ms, Oct %, los

Oak Grove, Wis, Oct p, 1873.
TX MosBY. E.1 LauirrdaIe, Miss.
Dear Sr-wr are highly pleased WIN
yom Profit Corn The " III The Prrsrh
wear has ,een more Than ""nb''' tha' "' 'hr
corpmon corn on "a NJ quality at la'd. r''"''
ed a. the sane time md cultivate" fSa'''y
make IL stands dro ih better than any ro'n
OF winch We have any knowle'g"
Respectfully, &c. ADAMS
! ID Stokes
Richland beacon., 1885-03-14

The undersigned witnessed the measuring
Smoking out, shellng and weighing At haf.
rel lin the .nuck) of Mn-bys lmpr"ved Pro-
life Corn, raised by Mr. George Slsncry. IN
R,chland parish this year, and measured IN
their preseme AT RayviIe. Nov. 9Th, 1854 !:
and certify that it sheilsd ont two bushels aud
three quarts, and weighed IA nn.'s.
HP Wells B X. NcLemore
Willie Frey b. u Edwards
jules p. Gilly [. b"!f""r
J. A Liddell J II Rhymes
AM many others
The corn was sh-ll.''i on the sh"l!"r that
II Rhymes is agent Tor. III 10 minutes.
Richland beacon., 1885-03-14
MARRIAGE GUIDE

100 Paxss .lus rated in Goth md gilt bi,'i 500
n sey OF 'os' ago. ssmo paper covers 30 lbs boo.
oontains all tn curious oubtful or iaQufsitive want
20 know large editors 1 DO each sold every lev NOS
Health O,auty. Happiness nropr roied sy us as.
Vies-who may MARI. IhoS OF WHY. Medical az ~neo
nec~ssayy brought homo a you. Sent eealed ~ lie
Witty "a Ct Louis. II =. the 6 eat spscsaiiss
Richland beacon., 1885-03-14
THE HIGHLAND BE'CO\
FOR 1885
FOR 1885

Will be as int estinc. attractive entertaining ana usc'u
The coulumty in general and It's subscribers ANA her
uilics in particular as the financial nte l'cIual
,luitv earnest effort and industry of the proprietor can
possibly make 1t but as 1t requires
Richland beacon., 1885-03-14
MONEY

n carry on the tcrprisc and dep nden upon pms
lie for tie money earnestly appeals t" The ''Sl
the parish, who feel any Interest or Ide IN the
>ucccss of their
Richland beacon., 1885-03-14
LauderdaIe, Miss Oct. "a. 49,

LaudcrdnIe, Miss Oct. "a, 1883.
J, K. Mo-BY,
Dear S,r-This i, TO certify Ihrt planted
Musbys improved Prolific Corn tins year.
sill. hy site the same d,y with n" =" nm
corn cf the courrry There was no difference
IA the quality of the land, thu lani preP''ed
alike ami al! cultivated exactly the same
The vi Id Of the No-by corn WAS more han
,i,r- tune as ,nucn A. tn. co'nnnn corn ia
ability to resist ifon'h j, very r"marIal'-
J.B NATHESY
Richland beacon., 1885-03-14

have n Iary- number ot Other similar Gers
fira,es, but CONSIDER il unnecessary To I'"bli>h
them here for those who refuse 7" believe
these cannot be convinced by thousands "'
witnesses whose characters are uninipeach'
abia
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-08-30

vas given becacss Of focl. Sullivan
left the platform With no deHonstr.-
ton IN his honor, b1; McCaHrey's
friends we're iubilant. Notwithstanding
the referees adverse decision, aud they
lifted him to their shoulders and bore
HIM amid the cheers of the spectators
to his carnage. The decision
vas decidedly unpopular. probably
owing 70 the doubtful underss 2nsins
OF the terms IL was generally under
stood that Sullivan vas to knock Nc
Cafrey oat IN siI rounds or less, in or
der to Win, and AcCsfrey himself
stated that after the match vas over be
thought 80. He even waited to 20 on 10
the finish, bat that vas impossible. as
Sullivan hsd left the platform. Being
asked u there gas any Rroand for the
claim Of foul, in that be had kicked
Sullivan. he replied that there was none
vhstever. Ga the contrary, be said At
one time, when Sullivan Vas getting %
from thsir fall. and had bis back 10
him, one Of Sollivsn's friends cried.
" Lookout, Joan = bot be told them
not - De concerned. he did not want
- take any undue advantage. MsCAf-
frey htms~if feels that he ls ios virtual
winner. He fonght a, les pounds, Sol
iivaE At 2O5. He stood np through sII
rounds, AID Vas wiling 10 continue.
Irere we're not vzntlsg persons Who
fscrIed the exhibition As = poor one.
Sullivan did not deliver one foil blow.
heCsrrsy probably aggregated ss
many hits - Sullivan, but his ligaI
weight made him Appesr seak 10 CON
parison With his antagonist. There Is
no qasstion that q popalar vote would
have been decidedly 10 his favor.
while the spectators we're generally
we'll behaved there we're several fights.
and one that caused q general STAN
Ded., bat Without serious results. Oae
Of these contests took pl .oe on the edge
of the platform. i1st after the fixot vas
over. IL vas between MoCafrey's
brother aud Arthur Chambers, bot as a
rush Of men 10 the spot broke the plat
form down the contest was bloodless
and brief.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-08-30
PACIFIC COAST
A Prospect Of TrsubIe.

SAS kRASCIsoO. Aug. ss.-Ihe state
Dent Is published today tia, ail at
ieupts Of the Pacific COss. Assoc. .,iou
to init the Sonss; rouss 20 20 Der cent.
OF tee Sev York and Atlantic s-abosrd
sratae 20 this coast have proved futile
tnas far, osin2 20 the demand Of the
soathern Pacific Company tnS, Its PRO
portion shall De not less than IS p@r
cent IL 10 thought by many railroad
men that unless some decisive seton IL
taken al the ST. Paul meeting next
month, gar on Psciric coast railroad
business caanot De sverted-
aslmsa In sas Francisco.
SAN Francisco, Aug. - -Cougressrnsn
HOFFMAN, cnairntn of toe Indian Invrs
tlgatioc tonmItsee, IL nov here on his
way to ArizDns. Nes Mckee aud Il di n
Territory. where be will shortly 90 IN
ooaDectIon With the duties Of bis posi-
ton He vas intsrviexed by the Ckro.
zee a. TO the probable action of the mex
Congress on the silver question. He
said a. don't think the SILVER Qses-
tios will cut any nsure at all. The rep
resentatives of the Democracy are too
united IN protecting silver 70 give its
enemies any chance to make a fight
Cleveland Is too wise TO but his bead
aRsins. stone vail" Ga the tariff be
expressed the opinion that the Demo
Gratis will decrease the tariff on articles
OF prime Necessity and Increase those
en- articles of luxary. That question
VIII be one of absorbing importance at
the next Congress.
An Extraordinary story.
SAN Francisco, Aug. 2s.-The Cars
81 Louis special saws that q remarkable
letter postmarked Wilkeskarre, Pa, was
received today by Max sell. Is was tax
en- In charge by the authorities Ii pur-
ports 10 be from Preller, and the hand
writing and signature are almost a coun
terfsiI of the samples which the officials
have. and which we're found in PrelIer' 9
baggage. Preiler announces in the let
ter that he will arrive IN time for the
trial, and ridicules the st. Louis police.
Petroleum seeking.
TACOMA. Aug. 9-Kneeland, superin-
tendeat OF oil operations at Elhi. says
the work OF drilling for oil is impeded
by loose flint boulders in the drift, which
break the drills. They reached a depth
of forty feet this morning. IL 10 est
mated that seventy feet will end the
drift formation. A second COMPANY is
being formed, to commence operations
soon, not as a stock concern, bat With
foreign capital. Mayor Weissach 10
President and Treasurer. Lands are
being bonded and explorations made.
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AleSs Pension.

A pension which the SSiss Govern
mrpt raid for over eve hundred years
has iuss couse 20 an end. and the Gov
erumsnt 90 much regrets ifs extinetieo
that il 10 Advertisinz fsr an hsir. la
lSss Coaas Raaolph Of kicoars mAfehsd
10 tae assault Of the tesn OF Soieufe
Bas one Hans ksth. q PEASANT hv'ne 10
q n@ishh.arins village. carried 10 tae
tosnspeople tntelii9enes OF west Vas
hfe~ins. and Sol<ure wAs saved fos
thus service Hsns vAs ressrted nth so
annuiay 20 himself and his heirs fos
ever. In vtss Of the sdsersis<0ens all
the kstes in swftxsrland are looking ur
their rsdi2rves-
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1snosrs sd;oarned 20 tie Occidental.
Were banquet vss spread for l05 peg
soma II De dining room vas handsome
" crsp@d snd the table loaded With
soec things and an soar vzs spent il
listening 20 after dinner speeches-
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MRS. W. ]. BLACKWELL,

TEACHER OF PAINTING. DRAW
i log from life. still life. sketchtng from
nature. repousse, etched. electrotype1
metal work. mp=Sl decoration, modelling
In clay and guttA perchA. lencr ustA. tapes
tools. iustsr oeiors, tapestry, dyes and
canvas furnished To pupils. China fred
for amAteurA mys
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the WELLS LINE.
"a The Al Inst sailing BarA eniir
&Ns VIM. RENT0N

VIII ioaA n san Yran-ssco for Puget
-oun1 ports sept tth, and san sept 6h
taking frsixhs ~ lower rates TIA. the
CHAa II. VILLA Agent
rid n California q San Frzsetsro.