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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-05-18

The above estimates take into account the produc.
ton Of two or three furnaces under construction
entirely safe to say therefore, that between and
May l, 1888, the three States under consideration
following year this amount will be Increased to
5000 tons, unless half dozen important enter
pr1SeS well under way, are abandoned.
1t will readily be seen that II this oncoming wave
of coke iron Is sustained by the two important
ments Of cheap cost and good quality 1t is destined
to play very important part In the iron markets of
the country. Is 1t strengthened by those two fea-
lures? Unquestionably 1t is. Its quality for foun
dry and mill use, is unsurpassed by any iron made
North, save that with charcoal fuel. Its foundry
grades greatly superior in strength to the best
brands Of Scotch iron, and their full equal in soft
ton, and more careful and intelligent selection Of
Ores the tendencies shrnkage and cold shortness
have been largely overcome.
Now, as to cost. am aware that on this subject
there are many widely-difYefing statements, and
that the truth is hard to get at 1t cannot be denied
however, that more than Onehaf Of the raw coal
and coke iron made in Ohio last year cost $40
per ton, and the other half approxtmated very close
ly to that figure One furnace found, on closing its
books that each ton of pig Iron had cost over $22
Another leading one found the figures to be about
SAL In It is safe to say, the cost rare
In the South, on the other hand, iron is freely
made ION paper) at $40 per ton. One furnace, now
in process of construction, is confidently expected
by its manager to make iron at 49, AS matter of
fact product OF the large furnaces named in the
tables above represents average cost OF from $l2
to $14 per ton. Taking the outside figure, and ad-
ding the prevailing rates Of freight and 1t appears
that the best grades Of Tennessee or Alabama iron
can be placed In Ironton At $176 per ton; In Gin
cinnati at ST. in Chicago at &9 as; ip Detroit at
$1S.75; in Kansas City at $3.50; In Pittsburgh at
$l875 The latter market and all Ohio river points
can be reached by the Virginia furnaces at about %
per less freight So that, in pinch, the Penn
sylvana furnaces must meet Virginia at the Pitts
burgh mills at from SIS to sl7 per ton, and Tonnes
see and Alabama at SIT to $40.
This is the situation. When consumption contfn-
ues at greater rate than production, there Is no
likelihood Of disturbance Of the equilibrium be-
tween the different iron producing sections. But
let change come; let stocks accumulate and prices
go down, and we should soon witness the survival
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-05-18

| and an inhibition upon their entrance into
the service of the government in either the
army or navy, is not founded in fact. The
case of DIR. Tebbs was exceptional. He
had served in some capacity or other un-
der the Confederate government, and
therefore came under the operation of the
law. But here in the Valley we can point
to number of young men. of Southern
families and sympathies, who now hold po-
sitions in both these arms of the public SER
vice. From Augusta county. DIR. Craw-
ford, son of Col. S. D. Crawford. is an As
sistant Surgeon in the navy; Carter P.
Johnson, a graduate of the Virginia Mill
tary Institute, who enlisted as a private
soldier four or five years ago, has recently
been promoted to the rank of second lieu
teu mt in the regular army; in Rocking
ham county, Dewitt c. Coffman, son OF
DR.. S. A. Coffman, who signed the Vir-
ginia ordinance of secession as member of
the State Convention Of 1861, is an ensign
in the navy DR.. L. II. Harnsberger, Of
Harrisonburg, is an assistant surgeon in the
navy and Lieut.. Gatewood, son of our
late friend, John Gatewood, of Shen-
andoah, an ardent Southerner in his
lifetime, is distinguished young officer in
the regular army, engaged at this time in
active service in the Territory of Arizona
against the hostile Indians. Ensign Coff-
man and Lieut.. Gatewood were both edu-
Gated at the expense of the government.
and not question raised as to their South
ern sympathies or local identity. These ex-
isting facts refute the pathetic sentimental
ism of the State and demonstrate that
there are at least five families in the Valley
who are watching both the ships at sea and
the moving forces of the government on
land. There may be others from this i'm
mediate section, but these are all we can
recall at this writing. From every Con-
gressional district in the South there is a
mdshipman at Annapolis and cadet at
West Point, receiving their education and
training for the navy and army, at the ex-
pense Of the government. When they are
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-08-03
The Deahwood Tragedy.


1t now seems that the two men killed
in the southern hills. Monday, of which
mention was made in yesterdays Times,
were innocent of any crime, and some
body may yet be called upon to answer
for their death. The killing occurred on
Squaw creek, about fifteen miles from
Pactola, and was done by party of four
men named Westfall. Bobler, Aiken and
Schroeder, of which Westfall seemed to be
the leader. The dead men. it turns out
were cowboys we'll known about Rapid
and have always been above suspicion in
the section of country in which they
worked. Before the killing they were in
and about Pactola for several weeks. aud
finally left, presumably for Rapid City.
Shortly after their departure a warrant
for their arrest was issued and placed in
the hands of Westfall, who gathered the
other three men and started in pursuit.
Westfall stated that while he was reading
the warrant, a shot was fired, but by
whom be did not know. Immediately af-
ter which Que of the cowboys dismounted
and got behind stump. Pistols were
now drawn and the firing became gener-
nj. Westfall killed one of the men him.
self, and the other was killed by his com.
panions. One of the dead men was call.
ed Dismod, the others name is not known
This is the story as related by different
parties who came up from Rapid City
during the past few days. Undoubtedly
further particulars will reach here to-day
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-08-03

Sioux City Journal: The Yankton
Press and Dakotaian figures out that the
primaries in Bon Homme county were
carried against Pettigrew. but seventeen
of the forty.three votes having been car
ried in his interest. The county conven-
tion is appointed for to-day at Spring
field, and it does not appear that the
Pettigrew forces have given up the fight.
The Press and Dakotaian charges that
they are organizing contesting delega-
tions for the purpose Of defeating the
clearly expressed will Of q majority of
the republicans of the county, and sees
In this action an indication of the tactics
that are to be pursued in other counties
where the anti. Pettigrew sentiment pre-
dominates. This sort Of party warfare,
unscrupulously carried on, is not entitl-
ed to the respect that out.and-out bolt
ing 10, and in all its influence it is far
more harmful to the party. The time
has come in Dakota politics for more
dignity and better character.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-08-03

w. G. Van Horne, general manager of
the Canadian Pacific, in Chicago inter.
view, said the company will build 500
miles OF main line and 100 miles of
branches this year. Track is being laid
continually between Winnipeg and Lake
Superior, distance of 436 miles. The
road will be completed to the Rocky
mountains by August LIST, 1883. It has
7,700 men at work and is laying three and
half miles per day. The great land sale
Of 100000 acres from its grant from the
Canadian government to the English
syndicate, with the duke of Manchester
at its head, was completed Saturday last,
when the syndicate paid to the road $l5,-
100000. The lands are not in one con.
tinuous block, but take every fifth section
throughout the grant. Arrangements
are being perfected to colonize their
lands with English farmers.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-08-03
Egyptian News.

Alexandria, August 3-Thirty- three
thousand, eight hundred and seventy
seven British troops have been ordered
to the front. An attack is expected.
Constantinople, Aug. Sat the sitting
of the conference yesterday, Count
Courte, italian ambassador, introduced
the proposal formulated by Italy in re-
gard to a collective action concerning
the Suez canal. Representatives of Ger.
many, Austria and Turkey Immediately
signified their adversion to the proposal,
but the English and French ambassadors
respectively declared that they must
consult their governments before coming
to decision.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-08-03

The adverse action taken by the senate
finance committee upon the house bill
to authorize the secretary of the treasury
to issue $500, 100000 2 per cent. bonds, to
be exchanged for other bonds bearing
higher rate of interest, was up, on motion
of Mr.. Aldrich, and adopted unanimous
~. In the discussion the opinion was
expressed that no sufficient assurance
had been given that these bonds could
be placed in the manner and for the pur-
poses asserted by those who advocated
the bill. and to issue them would be in
effect simply to entertain proposition
to initiate the currency to that extent.
The bonds under the provisions Of the
bill, being of convenient denominations,
would readily circulate as currency, and
the committee fail to recognize any
necessity for increasing the volume Of
the paper currency by issuing interest
bearing notes.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-08-03

Chicago, August 3-The Anglo-Ameri-
can Packing and Provision company
have suspended killing hogs, and its
5000 men are thereby out OF employ
ment. The scarcity and high price of
corn has sent that cereal to market in
stead of hogs, and grass will not make
good packing hogs for the foreign trade.
Mr.. Fowler, the senior in the business,
says the Irish and German markets can
undersel him now. Other establish
ments are running very light. A good
corn crop would bring great relief.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-08-03

Dakota county. Nebraska, is said to be
a much better cattle and hog raising
country than small grain region.
Richland County Gazette: The prob
ability is that the present crop in this
county Will be ahead of any for several
years.
Niobrara News: Considerable corn in
Knox county has now reached seven feet
ia height, and is still growing rapidly.
If this weather continues the farmers
will have to secure step ladders in order
to reach the corn when husking begins.
Knox County News: From parties
who have Travelled over the eastern and
southern portions of the state we learn
that the crops in Knox county are far
ahead of any in our state. The much
talked of Elkhorn valley has to play
second fiddle to the great and glorious
Niobrara valley this year.
A bunch Of oats has been left at the
Fargo Argus Office from Sheriff Haggart's
Sheyenne farm, standing nearly six feet
high. That paper says it is of the White
Russian variety, of which the sheriff has
one hundred acres estimated to yield one
hundred bushels to the acre.
Knox County, (Nebraska) Times: Far
mers from all over the county say that
their prospects never looked brighter for
bountiful crops than they do at the pres.
ent time. Rust is said to be affecting
some pieces of wheat, but it is so far ad.
vanced now that little danger is appre
hended in that quarter.
Fargo Republican,: r. D. Nelson
whose farm is three miles south of Fargo,
brought to the Republican Office Satur.
day some of the finest specimens OF
wheat, oats and barley that we have seen
this year. The barley was grown on
land that has been cropped continuously
for ten years and stands about four feet
high. The oats and wheat stand about
five feet.
w. F. Steele, of Kidder county, says
his wheat, barley, and in fact, all his
crops are looking fine and away above
the average. He will begin harvesting
Tuesday. Mr.. Steele also says that
while his wheat stands from four to five
feet high, yet is isn't straw he boasts Of
but its heads, and that he can show more
kernels of wheat to the head than any
other farmer on the line, simply because
the soil is rich in his part of Kiddel
county and he puts his grain in right.
Niobrara Pioneer: The counties in
northern Nebraska, and especially oul
own. are grand sights as the traveller
casts his eye over the great fields O
small grain and corn. And how man,
years numbers of us have been disap
pointed, yet living in hopes that thi
great garden might yield bountifu
crops! Proud may that old settler b
who has had the backbone to stand til
pressure of years of grasshoppers an.
years of failures, as he this season view
his luxuriantly growing crops, prayin,
that no unseen calamity may befall hir
this time.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-08-03
A Conrratulatiur Dispatc,,

st. Louis, August 3-The Merchants
Exchange sent Chairman Page of the
committee on commerce dispatch con-
him and associates on the
passing of the river and harbor bill, and
justifying congress in passing it and
gaining the gratitude of the people of all
nartlas
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-08-03
An Alarming Electrical Storm

Springfield Times. 9th.
This section was visited Tuesday
night by most phenominal electric
storm. In the afternoon about five
o'clock the storm commenced with q
stiff wind which filled the Dir with dust.
This was followed by rain which ap-
peared to end in the clear sunset and
beautiful rainbow that followed.
After short calm the wind blew cold
for few minutes, when suddenly puff
of air, hot as though it came from
an oven, astonished the people
on the streets. As gust OF
wind came from one direction it would
be cold and, and in an instant heat al
most suffocating would follow. The air
was full of electricity the while, and
each great blaze as it burst from the sky
would shoot away and scatter assuming
the appearance of great spider-web Of
fire, After playing these pranks for a
few hours the storm moved away and
became fainter and fainter until at bed
time it ceased to be thing OF wonder
and alarm.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-08-03

The London Daily News says: There
is possibility of the dissolution of par
Lament. either by Gladstone, or after his
acceptance of the Office by the marquis
of Salisbury. After attacking the house
of lords as being an unrepresentative
chamber, and declaring that the country
will do we'll to ask itsself how far the
existence of the house of lords in its
present shape is consistent with the in
terests of the realm. The News says it
hopes the lords will give way in their op-
position to the arrears of rent bill and
shrink from the responsibility of obstl-
macy.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-08-03
GENERAL NEWS.
An Attack Expected and Brit
ish Troops Ordered to
the Front.
APanic in Mexican Towns
OccasiOned by yell
low Fever.
A Smash up on the Chicago and
Northwestern Railroad.
Dawson County Instructs its
Delegates for George
I'll. Hand.
European News.

POTABLE NEGOTIATION.
Vienna, August Sit is reported here
that Arabi Pasha is negotiating with the
palace at Constantinople about kind of
parallel action between his own and the
Turkish troops to be sent to Egypt. Arabi
proposes that the Turks occupy Cairo,
while he will remove to some central
position in the delta, provided the Turks
promises not to attack his rear.
ANOTHER CIRCULAR.
Dublin, Aug. ga circular is soon to
be issued by Parnell with view to
checking the operations of the land cor
poration company. 1t is also signed by
Dillon, Davitt, Egan, Gray and McCar-
thy. 1t will be sent throughout ireland
to obtain signatures asking the lord
mayor of Dublin to convoke meeting
during exhibition week for the purpose
OF the Inauguration Of national fund
for the relief of evicted tenants. The
circular states that the organization will
not be political one, but evidence will
be increased if tenents be left defeaceless
in the presence of a wealthy company.
SPORTING.
London, August 3-The Hillsdale crew
has challenged the Amatuer Rowing as.
sociation to furnish o crew to row the
international race in a fortnight. If the
association refuses to accept the chal-
lenge the Hillsdale will claim the cham.
plonship of England.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-08-03

testified that the private official letter
books in the department during Brady's
administration disappeared some months
after Brady's departure.
Representative Page testified that he
had asked increased trips in certain
routes. He had never been over the
routes and the only knowledge be had of
them was through his colleague, Berry,
who requested him to secure an increase.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-08-03

Huron Leader: Messrs. Pettigrew
and White (relatives OF the delegate)
have been in Kingsbury county and the
east part of Beadle, several days trying
to "fx things" for the tricky "Frank."
Yesterday morning gentleman at Iro-
quois received q dispatch ordering him
to bring ten men to the Fairview caucus at
two o'clock, for Pettigrew, with assurance
that all expense of the enterprise would
be promptly paid! The Iroquois boys
were not for salel
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-08-03
The Dread Disease.

Austin, Tex, August 3-The mayer of
Rio Grand city yesterday telegraphed
the governor that yellow fever had
broken out in towns on the Mexican side
of the river and a panic existed. Rio
Grand city is being run over with refu-
gees and he wanted quarantine. The
governor instructed him to use his discre-
tion until the health officers of the state
arrived.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-08-03
Labor Troubles.

Mieksport, Pa, August 3-Non-union
men are likely to have trouble, as mob
of twenty molested men going to their
work this morning, hooting, yelling, etc.
One man hit but none left their work on
account of it. The citizens and the bet
ter element of the strikers disapprove Of
this matter.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-08-03

Jefferson City. August 3-The COVER
nor pardoned the three lottery men,
Pale, LehndoH and Glardon, in Jail for
lottery business. They have been i'm
prisoned sixteen days, but the governor
pardons them because they promise not
to gamble while the present law exists,
and Pale promises to devote his talents
to the prosperity of st. Louis.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-08-03
Refused to Remit.

Coicago, August ga Springfield, Ills,
special says: Gov. Cullom refuses to re-
NIT the $1,000 imposed on Edward Muir
ply by the Cook county court for ballot
box fraud. He has served his additional
fine of one year in the penitentiary and
now asks remission Of the penalty.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-08-03

Chicago, August 3-The Railway Age
has figures showing that the total con-
struction of the main lines of railroads,
for seven months, in the United States,
hos been more than 5000 miles, and
should the proportion hold good during
the remainder of the year, the total mile.
age built for 1882 would be nearly $4,000
miles. but it is not likely to run over 10,-
600 miles, although as rule, the heavi.
est work is done during the latter months
of the year,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-08-03
WISCONSIN REpUBL1CANs.


Eau Clair, Wis, August Especial:
The republicans of the eight district
nominated W. T. Price for congress.
ILLINOIS REPUBLICANS.
Chicago, August 3-An animated con-
vention, but harmonious one, is pro.
crossing in the twelfth congressional dis
trict at Mount Sterling, Ills. General
Stanton, of Quincy, has the lead for re-
nomination. Scott Wike is the second
strongest candidate and has at times led
Singleton. The seventy fifth ballot stood
Singleton, 26, Winke %, Withers "a
Goodrich z. It is believed that to-day
the third day Of the convention, will set
tie the question.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-08-03
Another Kuilread sma,hed I'm.

Milwaukee, August 3.-The wreck on
the Chicago and Northwestern, just out
side Of the city, was caused by a washout,
which the local passenger train from
Waukesha first struck. VIM. Sherman,
fireman, Frank Percell, engeneer, and W.
+. Heit, baggageman, were injured.
Sherman very seriously.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-08-03

1t is reported that George Olds late
general freight agent Of the Milwaukee
& St. Paul, will be made general freight
agent Of the Missouri Pacific & Iron
Mountain systems. Mr.. Olds has been
in st. Louis during the paat week and
had conference with the managers of
the roads which indicates that there is
some basis for the report.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-08-03

The Oldest Bookstore in the territory.
We continue to offer to our many
patrons all the new and popular works
of the day at eastern prices. In this de-
partment may be found everything re-
quired Gn the stationery line) in the
Office, store or school house. Writing
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-08-03
Tho Weather.

Washington, August The weather
indications for the upper Mississippi
and lower Missouri river valleys are:
Fair weather, southerly to easterly winds,
stationary or slight rise in temperature
in southern portion, higher barometer.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-08-03
CONGRESSIONAL.

SENATE.
Washington, Aug. 3-After two o'clock
the senate voted to take up the tax re-
duction bill, but Morrill, held the floor on
the pluro pneumonia bill.
Mr.. Allison remarked that it was not
possible to adjourn this week.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-08-03

The Russian press, with the exception
Of q few minor journals, continue hostile
to England, and firmly insist that Eng
land will now have to account to
Turkey as we'll as with Arab Pasha.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-08-03

Egan Express: Set Moody county
down as anti-P Pettigrew, friends and fell
low citizens. Take it on the popular
vote and he can't get one third Of the
votes in this county.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-08-03

The London Times, in it's forecast of
the English harvest, says: Wheat will
not nearly amount to fair average crop.
That is, it will be no better than for the
last five years. Barley premises rather
less than an average yield. Oats are good.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-08-03
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH

CHICAGO.
Chicago, August 8.
WHEAT-Higher. Regular, 103c Aug; 1Ooc.
Sept; 99l:c Oct; 9sasc year. Winter, 1O3k.
bid cash. Spring, S1.S3c.
CoRN-Strong, T!ac cash; 75,4c Aug; 75,l
Sept 75'R bid Oct; t7ss year.
OATs--Strong, 39c cash; 5lis Aug; 3ias Sept.
SSss Oct; 3il4 year.
RYE-66
BARLEY-s7.k
WHIsKY-S1.l7.
PoRK-Lower; $3.50 cash; S2os7l: October
s2o.47.
LARD.Weak. lower; sl2.o2ls cash, Aug; sl2.l7
Sept; S12.47 Oct.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-08-03

paper, envelopes and blank books made
a speciality. We also carry the largest
stock of Wall Papers, Window shades
ETC., offered i'll the market. Our prices
will always be found reasonable. Third
street, bet. Cedar and Walnut SITS.
MILLS & PURDY