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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-12-03
SINNERS Gap.
Butter and eggs are scarce.

Butter and eggs ire scarce.
There is not a young man In
the town, who has more business
talent than our young friend Lee.
He has opened a first-class oys-
ter saloon, and Is now prepared to
serve customers with fresh oysters
in every style.
A young man of The gap says he
is never on the wrong side, for he
always keeps the right side up the
hill.
The INDEPENDENT is the best
paper in the State, and it is read
more than any other paper in the
county. 1t arrives here every
Saturday eve at 2 o'clock. The
owner gets it 10 eminutes after
2, then a neighbor borrows it at
4.o'clock and keeps it until Sun
day morning, when another gets
1t and retains it until night, and
on Monday morning it is wrapped
up and sent South. So the INDIE
PENDENT is good; if it was not it
would be worn out before Monday
morning.
Mr.. William Miller aud wife
paid a flying visit to the Gap on
last Sunday.
+. M. Collier and G. S. Harrison
have gone into the brick-laying
business. Persons wanting CHM
neys or hues built would do we'll
by giving them a call.
STINGERS.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-12-03

There will be very little pork
for sale in this section.
Winter apples are not keeping
well. Some varieties have al
ready lost one-half.
The recent decline in wheat has
shut off the sale. Farmers are
holding for a rise.
The schools in this district are
well attended and all are getting
on well.
The prevailing mild weather l.
being taken advantage of by all
thoughtful farmers. Ditch clean
ing, cutting out sprouts. tile drain
ing and other necessary work is
being .nergetically prosecuted.
There are scores of jobs to be done
all over the farm, which should
now be gotten out of the way and
not be postponed to the hurried
spring time.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-12-03
'anics i'm COlOred Churches,

The colored people of Memphis,
are greatly excited over the
vents of last Sunday. A strange
bulldog, pure white in color, bound
4 into Mount Olive Church during
rvice, made for the pulpit, seized
e preacher, a stranger, and dragged
m from the platform. The dog
|aintained his hold until his brains
ERE beaten out. About the same
ne in Avery Chapel a bench broke
bwn, creating a panic, as the build
2 stands on stills over a bayou.
he congregation made a rush for
9 window, carrying it away, sash
Id all. Many were badly hurt, and
lie woman fatally.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-12-03

The following interesting statis-
ties compiled from the census re-
turns just issued, cannot fail to be
of interest to the general reader:
Illinois stands first among the
wheat producing States, and has
done so since the last census in
1870, and increases her product
from 80. 600, zoo bushels in 1870 to
81, ZOO, 900 in 1880.
Jndiania stands second on the
list in the census of 18SO-while
in 1870 she stood fourth on the
list, with q. 000, 900 bushels then
as against AZ, 000, 900 In 1880.
Ohio stands third just where she
was in 1870, with %, 200, 900 bush
els then as against $4,000, 900 in
1880.
Michigan stands fourth, instead
Of eighth as she was In 1870. with
16, 000, 900 bushels, against 50, 800
900, in 1880.
Minnesota stands fifth, but was
seventh in 1870-with I6, SOC, 900
bushels then, as against 81, 000, 900
in 1880.
Iowa stands sixth instead of
second as she did in 1870, with 30
900 900 bushels then, as against
81, 000, 900 in 1880.
California stands seventh. hav-
ing gained n step since 1870,
when here rank was eighth, with
Is 676 900 bushels, as against 3d.
600, 900 in 1880.
Missouri stands eighth, having
also advanced from the ninth
place in 1870, with II, 5000 BUSH
els then, as against $4,000, 900 in
1880.
Wisconsin stands ninth, having
dropped back from the fifth place
in 1870, with "a. 375, 060 bushels
then, as against "a, 1884, 900 in 1880,
showing its products of grain as
remaining nearly stationary.
Pennsy lvania stands tenth, in
stead of sixth, as she did in 1870,
with 1880, 900 bushels then, as
against 10, 800, 900 in 1880, being a
falling off of 200, 900 bushels.
Kansas stands eleventh, but in
1870 was nearly down to the bot
tom OF the list, with only "a little
over 1000. 900 bushels then, as
against IL, 900 900 in 1901.
Nebraska stands twelfth, and
like Kansas, was low on the list,
in 1870, with about 500, 900 bushels
then, as against ii, 600, 900 in 1880.
New York stands thirteenth,in-
stead Of tenth as in 1870, with 49,
100000 bushels then, as against
IL 900 900, thus showing quite a
falling off in amount.
Kentucky stand fourteenth with
IL 1856, 900 bushels in 1880.
Maryland fifteenth, with 8,000,-
600 in 1880.
Virginia sixteenth, with $780,
900 bushels in 1880.
Oregon seventeenth, with T.
500, 900 bushels in 1880.
Tennessee eighteenth, with T.
100000 bushels in 1880.
None of the other States pro-
duce over 1000, 900.
Louisiana Is the lowest, with on
ly 5000 bushels in 1880.
A summation of the whole
shows that the wheat crop of 1880
was so per cent greater than in
1870, the whole number of bushels
being 459. ATS. 900 in 1880,as against
287, 745. 900 in 1870, showing q gain
of III. 734 900 bushels.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-12-03

Mr.. VIM. Keyser. formerly of
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad,
has suddenly returned from his
European trip,and the Baltimore
papers intimate that he will soon
occupy an important railroad pc.
sition. Mr. Keyser is an efficient
railroad man and his services will
be in demand.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-12-03

Frederick Douglass, after a life
of strange vicissitudes, Is spending
his latter days In comfortable pros
perity. He is the possessor Of
800, 900 or more, and his Office
provides him with an annual sala-
ry of 81, 200. His duties r east
~ performed. and he has leisure
for writing and lecturing. 9e3I
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-12-03

DR.. Uriel Terrell, democrat
member elect to the Virginia Leg
islature from Orange county, is
perhaps the oldest person in pub
lie life in that or any other State
in the Union. He is in the nine
tieth years of his age, with. an un-
clouded intellect andFthe activity
of q man of sixty.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-12-03

There will be very little pork
for sale in this section.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-02-16
Statistical,

Springfield, ILL.,, Feb. 16.-In 1879 Ill
inois produced one-tifth Of all the corn
grown in the United States. and accord
ing to last advices the crop of 1880 will
bear about the same proportion to the
corn crop Of the country. The report OF
the board of agriculture shows that dur
ing the past twenty years, after re.
sewing fair remuneration for the cost Of
production, the corn turner's
Of this state have realized u
net profit of nearly one billion dollars.
The average yield per aero during the
past season was 33 bushels. In 81 years
It has been exceeded only eight times,
the average in sixty-two being 40 bush.
els. The present corn crop of 25l million
bushels has been exceeded but three
times. In 1875 $50 millions, in 1877 2iO
millions and in 1879 306 millions. The
profits on wheat have OF late years in
creased tho wheat acreage, ut the expense
of corn. The average price in past years
has been greater by some cents than the
average for 1881, but the total value o
th, crop was $S4,0D0,000, value which
ha, been exceeded only twice in twenty
ona years. The value of hogs marketed
n 1880 was S22,1370W. In 1879 it wa
sl884O.O00. This value Of cattle in lSSl
wAs $l7.026,O00; in 1879 was SlG.75l,0oQ
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-02-16
CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.

Washington, Feb. l5-Mr Easton from
the comtnlltee on foreign relations, re-
Ported the following resolution:
Rss0'pad, BY the senate and house of
representatives that the interests of the
people OF the United Statesnnd the well
fare and secnrity of their government is
so involved in the subject OF the con-
strnction of Il ship canal and other ways
for transportation OF sea going vessels
across the isthmus, that the government
of the United States with the frankness
which is due all other people and gov
ernments hereby asserts that it will
insist that its consent is necessary con-
dition and precedent to execution Of any
such project. and also as to the rules and
regulations under which other nations
shall participate in the use Of such canals
OF other ways, either in peace or war.
Tabled temporarily and ordered prin,-
ed.
MIR. Allison reported the fortihcation
bill with amendments.
CALENDAR.
1t was resolved to hold night sessions
after to-day to oconsider the calendar with
limited debate.
HOUSE.
Washington, Feb. 16.--The house met
at 10 O'clock in continua ice OF Tuesdays
session.
The postoflice appropriation bill was
referred and the house went into a COM
mittce on the river and harbor bill
All amendments for increasing appro-
priations for Chicago were rejected.
Mr.. UpDegraph. from Iowa, offered an
amendment striking out the appropria-
ton OF $25,OOo tor the Monon 5ahcla
river.
Rejected.
Also Forts amendment allowing the
government tolls over that river.
Also Mr.. Cox's amendment that no
part Of that appropriation should be
spent until the secretary OF war is sntis-
fed that tolls are not exacted by private
corporations.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-02-16
DEFERRED TELEGRAMS

Madrid, Feb. l5.--All lorelgn ministers
will be asked to resign.
Ottawa, Feb. 15-Ihe Pacific railway
bill passed on it's third reading, "a to Z.
Dublin, Feb. 15.-Barry Sullivan, the
popular tragedian, io dangerously i'll
here.
Port Said, Feb. 15.-,The British steam
er Tontollon is aground in the Suez ca
nal, and traffic is stopped.
New York, Feb. 15.-Henry Kcrt, Geo.
Victor and John Anderson, sailors. were
killed while hosting q mast which broke
and fell.
Dublin, Feb. 15.--A returned Ameri-
can, named Laughlin, will be arrested in
connection with the outrage and robbery
near Castle, Ireland, county Kerry.
Berlin, Feb. l5.-The emperor in open
ing the reichstag, expressed satisfaction
with the general policy, and hopes fa-
vorable result for the treaties of COM
merce now pending.
Detroit, Feb. ia new electric light
company has been organized with stock
Of half million owned by the heaviest
capitalists, for the purpose OF lighting
and heating driving machinery.
Washington, Feb. 15.-General Han
cock, in answering an invitation by Co
Corbin, secretary OF the inaugural COM
mittee. says he will notify the committee
in case he concludes to be present with
his staff at the inaugural ceremonies.
London, Feb. 15-The bill for the pro-
tecllon OF persons and property in Ire
land continues to make very slow pro
gress III the house OF commons, but Sc
lar nearly all amendments tending tc
limit its scope have been rejected by an
overwhelming majority.
London, Feb. 15.-The cotton manu-.
facturers OF Ashton, under Tyne, have
advanced the wages of their wolkmen ~
per cent. The cotton mills OF Taylor \
Bros, mt Baton has been burned. Loss
$1,000 pounds. By his disaster l5o per-
sons are thrown out OF employ ment.
Washington, Feb 15.-Ihe senate mil
j itury committee authorized favorable re-
ports on all pending nomi4ation for th,
army. The Lonse elections committee
viii report in tavol of Kitchen an,
against O'Har:l, from North Carolina
No postal telegraph bill will be reporte,
this session. The death OF Wood and th'
elevation of Tucker does not change tin
tariff complexion OF the ways and mean
, commmlttee.
; London. Feb. 15-The Times TIL
morning snys at u meeting OF the execu
tive officers of the land league III Parl
OH Sunday last, Parnell stated that TIL
| funding OF seventy pounds OF the league
| money had finally been arranged. IL
S sad II manifesto would be issued e1
t pa n ,severything that had been don
: in regard to funds to the branches OF til
f league, which will be published soon u
ter his return to Ireland. 1t was ais
intended, he sad, Immediately after til
passage of the coercion bill, that Iris
: members of parliament should hold
Il conference in Dublin. They would the
i place themselves at the head OF the pc
i pie, thus meeting the blow the gover
Q ment is aiming at the organization.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-02-16
Proposals for Army Transportation.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF DAKOTA.
Once Ch CT Quartermaster.
ST. Paul Mlnu.. January .S. 1881

n
9. % 0mfe & Ch,ef Quartermastrr; Qaln
d. iaoi nilin.' january 80 ieei
SEALED PROPOSALS, in triplicate. subject
~ 10 the usual conditions, Will be received at |
tins office untll II clOck. nouu, on the 18th day
OF February, 1881, ut which time and place they |
viii be opened IN the presence OF bidders. Tor |
the transportation OF military stores, ETC., on |
the 1o4iowing described routes III the dcpar,- |
April lst, 1881, and ending AiarSh 3lst, leo2
l.-"AdON lRANSfOtIAiiONn on houte |
IN Minnesota anu Ia.ot', rom and to sta
tons III the sta.c of Minnesota ANA Territory ut
| Dakota subject to thu con,.iU.ons contained III
form OF OF c3nsraGS CON- .g,, TOR nat seryice,- ~
-W.sGC.' IisANsfORIAl ION on Route
rltVry VI Montana, IN accordance with condl.
Tons con aimee in the 1oiin oi Contract Tor that
Se5v!SS' &C. ,,,,s1, M, ,,,,,,7,,.nt,n ov ,,rc
3--WAllh 1hANSPoh AAiloN On MIS- |
oooI1l nv III be'weeh lauA1oh' y l., ana
Nft britt. 81. l., ana posts or stations on the
5i.siouri h-Ser oe5wsen SAID PAGES. from the
-jlh ot 1Aicn TO the ION OF November, 1881,
| SUBJECT 10 conditions cohsained III form OF con-
'fac. a,. lof ttlas service.
fIopos.t+S are ALSO liSise0--aliu lilu't oe mace
| on sepaIste paAk3--tor sefviee lron bisnlarck.
" tAtnush 70 Eot iAeoss iha ID : NON oe
pns Al con the Aeilo"s.one river aia Ir.m
ana hI5wetn any posiS or station on the Aeitow.
,toie h'st' auAth' ne season VI n'-Nis"slo'i VI
| Ao3i' 49,,
ffoposais tef ,ne river roiFe sholta snecisya
sit.c 70 noe 1or etsH o!!iceI, eiiis'eu '!h OF OF
sh'poSee any ,i, atila anu tot ~ ~ PUGagS Pr t.S
t'..% i"r anii.laig sores lIr ahe %nHle t"u.e
n. rlsss VARYING "'th 1Ae ota'an'e VIII DC ell
tef''''nea' ,,,,, ,.,, ~. ,,.,,,r;,,
II N i uelWsen roff -Aprahuiii IN I, 1iu,
Soil,' - "a, mna nis.naiShi -. l., a;u pesMgeii
'.u rot. 'ha relty lluiis "pp3si.e sners''
sunteSe 70 m ,re cot'a.,ons eohi'eu III iofli of
eo.I,iIou ~ nv ~. ...i' S +J;, ..,,,,
ptoaus.i a @ 'sIas. ou AZ M q;
Or Or eant fenss, "i,u accompa pS poiin ~; IN
e SUN M %. NV ne Honi',x, ~
eNGepo aoI ie
IN he S,M or .e
"i uiui v,,u oin, ni,,t ttt ta ,,t
@ t s, i, Il ~
M .as ~, S f,, tS Sntn ,nn,,nnod t
,onin Stf"s ,hSs, aand that r sod nrnnoe ;s az
I'M ,i'u fn the h;a Sn
oep..u J',I o,,,j o" e' I ~ vi W ;th; ~ +, ~. VI
f.r Eontr nnt;t;ad of tho hn,vsrhinrnv;dca smch
in, il" mor,r win ti,c s,Yrv dnvs huvr
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-02-16
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Chicago, Feb. 16-The pedestrian tour
ament, to be given under the manage
ment Of O'Leary, in this city, beginning
April 25th, promises to be one of the best
Chicago has ever had. The prizes offered
are: First $1,000; second, 800; third,
$500; fourth, $500, and fifth, 500. In
addition to this the five principle con-
testants will receive fifty per cent Of all
receipts over $4,000 which will be divld-
ed pro rata. The entrance fee is $50.
The walk will be a square heel and toe.
O'Leary is in active training tor the New
York tournament, which opens in New
York the 9th OF next month.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-02-16
prol,al,lx Ann;h.r nailrona War.

Chicago, Feb. 16-The Southwestern
passenger agents having allied yesterday
to reach an agreement by which the pas
senger business should be pooled, the
Chicago, Rock island II Pacific to-day
threw.a fire cracker into tho railroad
camp by announcing through their gen
eral ticket, and passenger agent, Everett
st. John, that it would Withdraw from
the western trunk line association, and
that hereafter its dealings with agents
throughout the country will be direct
and not the commissioner of that associ
alton. This may be the beginning Of
another railroad war.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-02-16
Suffrage for Women.

st. Louis, Feb. 16.-Another delega-
tion OF ladies representing the national
wamons' suffrage association visited JET
ferson City yesterday and last night ad-
dressed the house and senate committees
on constitutional amendments They
did not ask for full Suffrage for women
but made a strong argument aud earnest
pleas for the extention of the ballot to
women on all school questions. Gen.
John 3. Henderson, vino was with the
ladies, also made a strong appeal III their
favor, aud made various suggestions to
the Legislators outside of the suffrage
question,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-02-16

Washington. Feb. 16-The Indications
for the upper Mississippi valley: Clear
er, partly cloudy weather, west winds,
stationary or lower temperature, rising
followed by falling barometer. For the
lower Missouri valleys: Warmer, clear
or partly cloudy weather, variable winds
generally backing to south, stationary or
falling barometer.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-02-16
No Change.

New York, Feb. 16.-The stock market
opened irregular and in early dealing the
tendency was toward lower figures.
Michigan Central falling off Ia to
$1.1816; Denver & Rio Grande, notably
strong, advanced from 21s to l154.
Changes in the general list are compara-
lively slight.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-02-16
III. LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
The following telegram from the SC

The following telegram from the sec
retary OF the interior explains itself:
Geo II. Walsh, President Of tic Coun IL
Yuahton DUiOtt:
Washington, Feb. 16.-Sessions of
Legislative assen!blages of the several
territories are limited to sixty days dura-
tion by an act approved December 23
1880. The appropriation for legislative
expenses has passed the House and is
pending in the Senate, G. ScHuRY.
Secretary of the Interior
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-02-16

st. Louis, Feb. l6.-A party of wealthy
Indiana farmers who are now in Texas
prospecting for lands and looking up
locations Tor lndianiuns who desire to
emigrate to that state, were at Dallas
yesterday, where they were handsomely
received at the Board of Trade rooms
and entertained by the merchants.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-02-16

Cuba Ills, Feb. 1G. Smallpox, which
prevails here to an epidemic extent. has
caused complete stag gnation of business.
There are to-day twenty-five cases of
smallpox in Cuba AID vicinity. Six deaths
have already occurred and some of the
sick are very low.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-02-16
Eisi.llittfre at COst.

will sell my stock OF Furniture at
cost before March lst, including Parlor
Suits. Marble and Wood Top Chamber
Suits, Easy Chairs, Camp Chairs, p .tent
Rockers, Lounges, Wardrobes, Mirrors
&C., &c. Call IN before the stock is
broken.
p. L, LINpHoLM,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-02-16

Springfield, ILL.,, Feb. 16-Gov. Cullum,
who has just returned from Mentor says
he believes it to be solid fact that the
secretaryship OF the interior is to be Of
fered to Robert p. Lincoln, son of Presi-
dent Lincoln.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-02-16

CHICAGO.
Chicago, February l6
" tnAr--l owcr 97l4 cash; 9s March; 9s9S bic
Z TCo.SsWenk s5ai@s7 March; 4l1ac May.
OArs-Wcak, 2e!aeYss cash; alsc May.
Rye -SStDSlc.
BARLEY-Sl.Gi.
Pork Heavy lower; sl4.l5 cash March sl4222!,
u :. LAID nj : IS. oDs5 pec.i $3.50 January; ss.72's
FeDruery.
( Wu1sEEY-1.l0. ~
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-02-16

Boston, Feb. 16. -Iucenaiary fires in a
sash factory on Harrison avenue, and II
lumber wharf on Lshigh street, caused
an aggregate loss OF $36O0O. Insured.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-02-16

The assets of the Company arc rs follows:
Cash on hand and in the hands of
agents or other persons ..........S 2G2 7G1 90
Zeal estate unincumbercd .......... 56,SJJ O0
Bonds owned by the Company to-
wit: (See schedule )par value. -. 2703, ,357 90
Loans on bond and mortgage being
first lien on unincumbered real es-
tate, worth double the amount
loaned ;..... ..............,......,... 1oso,sG1 90
Debts otherwise secured loans col
lateral. al.............. 163.7oO 90
All other securities accrued interest 7i,6S9 n
Total assets. s......................S4,s S4,sl2,270 IS
LIABILITIES.
Amount due or not due to banks or
other creditors. Observation-Disclosures. none
Losses adjusted and not due. 47,235 81
Losses unadjusied ......, 49,. 74,IJl IS
er proof ;.:.......... '....@........ 400 90
All other claims against the Compu-
ny reinsurance funds ............ 2,i55279 90
Total liabilities ............ ss2,GO Jos rs
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-02-16
tn, Monroe Doctrine in The U.
S. Senate.
Some Very Edifyins Agricultural Sta
tistics.
Another Railroad War Immi-
nent.


Columbus, Feb. 1G--Mrs. Nelson John.
son, a Swede, drowned herself while in.
sane to-day.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-02-16

Chicago, Feb. l6.-Smallpoxis is increas-
ing here very fast. Yesterday the re-
port showed eleven new cases.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-02-16

Albany, N. Y. Feb. 16.-The Worces-
ter resolution in favor OF abolshing west
ward canal tolls, passed the senate by a
decisive vote OF IL tot.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-02-16
INSURANCE.
Statement CT the Condition
Fire Association of Philadelphia.

On the thirty-hrst day of December, 1880
The name of the Company is the Fire Assoca-
1t is located in Philadelphia.
The amount of its capital stock ia S5OO,OOO
The amount of its capital stock paid up is
S5OO0OO.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-02-16

MOI amount Premiums re-
ceived from Dakota S5,90I GO
Net amount losses in Da-
kota = Sl,i24 is