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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-08-20

Senator Don Cameron of Pennsylvania, IS
represented 90 be worth nine million dollars
Exchange
Whist That's nine hole it is possible 90 get
out Of with honors.-but not according TO
Hoyle, Senator.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-08-20
FRUIT DRYERS FOR SALE.

NOR SALE a few MONARCH FRUIT DRY
Il ERS-the best made. Apply at the Eagle
Machine Shops, or to, -
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
Augnst %. lSs5-3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-08-20

The beef barons who have been ruling the
Indian reservations are preparing 10 obey the
mandate Of president Cleveland and are hunt
ing pastures new for 10000 cattle. We are
glad we are not cattle king. Two Jerseys tax
our ingenuity TO care for 'em when the grass is
short
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-08-20

James W. Marshall, the discoveror of gold
i'm California January 10, ISIS, died last week,
aged "a, poverty stricken and disappointed.
lie but followed i'm the steps of all pioneers
they open the way, Others reap It's riches. Col.
Drake, the discoyerer of oil i'm Pennsylvania,
died poor some years ago.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-08-20

A telegram from Ashvlle. North Carolina.
I2th instant to the Baltimore So. reads 90, tol-
lows
Much anxiety was created here ,Li, morning
hv the report that Bishop Wilson. of the Meth
odist Church. South had by mistake taken @
dose of ac0nite instead of O telsp0oniul of
wine Physicians were hastily summoned, but
30 was found that the dose was simple extract
and the Bishop bon no danger.
We have information direct from Bishop
Wilson, announcing that by mistake he took
a teaspoonful of tincure of aconite, but by
prompt skillful medical attention he was rc-
Eeycd and well enough TO start for District
Conference-sixty miles distaut-oycr Which he
was expected % preside.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-08-20

Hon John $. Wise remarked in private con-
yersation that 10 pleased the negroes TO have
gentlemen for their leaders. '-PulaSti People.
Mr. Wise may be correct in his observation
A few days ago we saw a white man in a group
of colored people and overheard this bit Of
the conversation 60
Black Man" Do you regard yourself ne
gro OPP
White Mann
Black Man" Then you don't belong to our
crowd
Mr. Wise had better take the hint. The con-
jiuons for leadership or for being of the crowd
may bee wanting
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-08-20

An exchange referring 90 Mr.. A. $. Abel of
the Baltimore So, entering last week upon his
s0th year. says DE is the senior newspaper edit
OF and proprietor in the United States. His
yigor of mind and body afford reason Tor the
belief that he will live for many years the re-
spec,ed dean of the newspaper fraternity.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-08-20

The Treasury has disallowed the 5000 claim
Of James H. Elgin of Washington county, Nd,
for the Federal use in the war of 200 farm acres
near Sandy Hook and Harper's Ferry and his
Sll 600 claim for damages 20 fences, stock etc.
thereon These lands are at the foot Of Mary
land Heights-the Key of the Shenandoah Val
ley and comprised, the Department admits,
the theatre of military operations from 81 to
%. It'll urged however that the Confeder-
ates occupied the locality as often as the Fed
erals and, nferentially, did as much harm
which is huge mistake.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-08-20

Mark Twain is principal of the publishing
house that is getting out the Grant biography.
10 is q financial hit worthy of the man that
found the grave of Adam and wept over it,
His genius for getting into soft snaps proves
conclusiyely that tho Mark was with The ln-
nocents Abroad he was not one of 'em.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-08-20
OUR CLOTHING FACTORY
BOOTS and SHOES

This branch of our business just added last
fall has met with unusual success. Two fea-
lures in this line have made Us large trade.
One is, we have what the people want and the
other is the PRICES SUIT THE BUYERS
Ladies and Children Shoes a Specially
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-08-20

The appearance Of cholera at Bristol and
Gibralter-its earlies, show-up in Britain this
century except I'm ls56-has created genuine
alarm. The visitations oflS3l and1sis which
were traced from Hamburg. struck Sunderland
and Hull as late as October and stail with the
English all winter. The preseu, ,course being
thus brought nearer the United States. the hope
that We may escape visit from tits something
lessenod Corporate authorities and inlividu-
ais should therefore De on the alert
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-08-20

Auenta new system of street railway in use
I'm Philadelphia the Press feels called on TO re-
mark. " There is nothing of the offensive par.
tisan about the cable cars. They don't 90
The cable tramway is operated by an endless
wire rope mounted ON cylinders at the termini
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-08-20

The many friends Of the lamented DR.. Geo.
w. Bagby have an opportunity to enjoy a rich
treat iu the newly issued second volume of the
selections from his miscellaneous writings. The
book is replete with good things Subtle hui
NOR and winning tenderness lurk in every page
and claim of laughter and tears an alternate
tribute. To Mrs. Bagby we are under obliga-
tious for a copy of the second volume last week
as we were for the first upon its appearance
Those who secured the first will be sure to sub
scribe for the second, and look pleasingly 10
the near future for the third. Address Mrs
Bagby no Grace street Richmond
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-08-20

nR. Seth Arnold's Cough Killer-a sure,
- quick and safe remedy Large stock, IS
cents per bottle.
August 20, 1885. AISQUITH & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-08-20

The story about Mrs. Juo s. Wise and Mrs.
Gent Fitz Lee at ola Point Comfort, to-wit
that upon hearing of Gen. Lees nomination.
Mrs. Wise congratulated Mrs lee saying Ii
my husband is % De beaten I had rather he
should be beaten by your husband than amy
man living" Mrs lee returned thanks and
said " Mrs Wise only regret chat both our
husbands cannot De elected Governor of Nir-
ginia at the same time is spoiled by tAe au-
nouncemeut that Mrs Lee was not there. nor
has She been from home this summer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-08-20

A hin has been introduced in the Georgia
Legislature TO impose an annual tax of 50
on AN bachelors residing In that State Now
that's what we call reyenue-reform.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-08-20

VIM. H. Travers, Pc.
August 13 lSs5-4t. Free Press fee S4.59.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-08-20
Hats and Caps.

Our experience and practical knowledge in
this line counts for something; it covers pc
Rod of over thirty years, during which time we
have steadily held the hat trade. The reason
is we know good article from poor one, there
by assuring our customers the best article for
fle least money
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-08-20

comprises everything men and boys wear, from
the crown of the head TO the soles of the feet.
Also
Canes, Umbrellas, Trunks, Satchels
Lap, Buggy and Horse Spreads aud
Covers, &c, & C.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-01-29

olt~d States Foilowlns tie tspsrt
% motion OF ). 2. Coyinxlaa Tie 60,
s.itotaon u tie b1sri Ess aEasniSd =
a. 70 provlde foT tue saszsi siests-z y
[ zoe ice President for every eoussitQ-
snl o~os represented az the meetings Of
soe o'ard. The board sbsn orsauaz-.i
e1S ensuing year hy the re-slecklon
OF rrec~Eick FFalsy President. and the
election. amon9 otkers. of ths f5ilrxir<,
4 Toe Presidents George III. Hows. az
TOE CalozgJ Board Of Trade Hon Jra
r. Miller, of the San Francisco Cam
Der OF Commerce, aud Hon II NJ
Sdnln, OF the ST. PAU Board Of Trade.
Following the eleetion of officers the
question Of the auendfne of tn, ures-
ent lass relating to bills of fading vas
taken up and discussed At great length.
President Eyarts.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 2s.-rhe attention
OF EEarts vas today drawn to a recent
port which mentioned him a. the
coming publican Presidential csndi-
gate have not read the article
Tepiied mr. Eyarts, " but | will saw tha;
ann candidate for the Republican
n9'n'nAtion ~ lSl3- tie then iokiaciy
added: | shall ruu nislr, :be a1arto.
centenary Of the discovery Of Ac,ari.a
10y CoiumbOs-n Evarts afterward had
long interviews With President Ar,h0r
and DIR. Blaine.
The Niearxguaa Trsaty.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 3s.-The Senate
closed its doors and resumed csnsidera-
tion OF the NicaragQan treaty at I2::SO
tsdas. Senator Sherman modified his
amendment introduced several DAYS 400
relating to determinations which NAV
De made IN charges for the use # the
canal. As the amendment nov stands
determinations may be made in favor
OF tue eoastwise trade of Nicaragua.
Vance made speech, arguing that
the Clayton Bulver treaty was still an
obstacle to the ratification of the
Nlcargnan treaty, and be offered mo-
ton that further action be postponed
NATL after the 4th of March. This mo-
tioR was the subject of a long debate.
senators Bayard and salisbury and
Others upon the Democratic side spoke
IN favor OF the motion, ard Senators
Morgan, Lapham, COnger and Miller of
CaiifernIa opposed it. A motion Was
made to adjourn At O'Clock and de
teated. At Up. N. the question of post
pOnement was pressed to a vote, and
nalf al hour was consumed in efforts
u secure a quorum. The abseniees
were sent for, but peRdinR she vote an
other motion TO adjourn was made At
1870 and carried.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-01-29

THE DYNAnIrE EXCITEMENT
FRESHMEN ASSAULTED,

AhAShAEN
LONDON. Jan. 2S.-One result of the
anti-lrlsh feeling ia tie metropolis ID
shown In the eastern portion of Lon.
don by attacks on Irishmen. many of
whom have been beaten while peace
ably walking in the streets at night.
NUMEROUS SUGGESTIONS.
Numerous letters have been received
by tbs newspapers denouncing the out
RACES. One contributor advocates Ia q
dismissal of all Irish employed within
the limits of England's power. An
other offers to equip steam Yacht for
the parpnse of kidnapping ODonoyan
Rosa and Patrick Ford and to defray
the expenses of hanging them os con
dltlon that their execution take place
within three weeks.
RUMoRED ARREST OF A BYZANTINE.
LONDON, Jan. 2S.-It il rumered that
the police have Just arrested = woman
IN the act of entering the ROYAL Ex.
change building with gu .ntity of dy
Mantle concealed on her person. The
rumor adds that three men, probably
accomplices of the woman. were arrest
ed at the same time.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-01-29
FOREIGN.
Md Fressaaen

FARIs Jan She refsssl of tie
BRITISH authorities 10 allow the TT.
nnPhAnt TO rest At Honskone has caus
&C great AnnoyAnce here. Fslfsfr,
aeno1usss such conduct a. especial '
1nfsieudiy aud urges the French
1osernmeni 10 retaliAte by immediately
elScSsdaa2 sl Chinese ports. This
osi4sIr says. France has hitherto re.
framed from doing osoanss France IT
gArded Engiand IS frindiy power and
The tloekading Of the Chiuese ports
would have hampered English CON-
nlsrcs
Another Earthquake In spain.
AApRID. Jan. "a shock of an
eartkqEage at Albania Yesterday threw
down q u0mher Of houses. killing one
p~rsou and iniuring twelve others
In the Red sea.
+ Adm, Jan. S.-Advices from Perrin
state that the Italian ironelad Castle
"lidardo has arrived at Beilur on the
west coast of the Red Sea, not fer from
Massowah successfully. and has disem-
narked detachment of troops intend
60 20 cooperate with the English in
the Soudan. The Italian dag has been
hsisteo IN Beilar.
Ehd Of the Reyelt In Camhedta.
PARIS, Jan. &.-0fhcial dispatches
received from Saigon announce the viz
tual suppression of the revolt in Cam
bodia.
storm on the NewTeu ndiand Coast.
ST JOHNS, n. E., Jan. Is rele4rsphic
advices today from the channel and
hose blanche report terrible blizz ard
On the west coast, beginning at four
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. A large
number of fishing craft vent TO the
hshing ground early IN the morning and
were overtaken by the storm. twenty
three skitfs are missing, and many of
the Survivors are badly frost bitten.
One skin IN sisht went down with it's
crev. The crews of the missing vessels
aggregate about fifty men. There are
grave fears that the loss of life will be
heavy.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-01-29

ArrKMFrED SUIrrnE.-ChAries Mog-
att man alleged TO have Goa into
tssahle with q widog a. ChehaIis, a..
tempted 70 commit saiuids a the Rruns-
vick Hotel YESTERDAY. by taking an
svsrdose Of morphine. After taking
what be bad dans- A physician was
ChsAalia and has hsFetofore borns q
good name.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-01-29
UNION LIVERY STABLE

THE BEsT SADDLE HORST S +,
L finest carriages. hacks and buggies.
to hire a. any and all timea. at most rea~
snna BILE rates
Horses boarded by the day. week or
month. and the best care guaranteed.
PHILLIPS & SEARS
Proprietoss, Com mercial street opposii .
The Arlington. snG
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-01-29
NOTICE.

THE TREASURER or THE CITY
J. of seAtlls wl rag. On presentation.
warrants @
Road fund Hp 10 a1d tHcludiaz No. ss-,
Water fan6 np 70 date.
Gas fnnd, % and ineiading No. "a
Fire fan1, % and Including No. "a
Cemetery fan4. 20 and fncfndtng 30. Is
y. d LOWMAN,
CITY Treasurer.
FRS paAaieafsea. JaA. { lisa
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-01-29

HAVANA AND SEED GIG A RS
IL manufactured and kept in stock, In
large quantities.
Dealers viii find II to their advantage
to buy directly of us. as We sell strictly
for CASH hence our prices are very low.
The cash system enables as to sell cheap.
Goods sent G. D ID. TO any part Of the
coast.
Cigars manufactured ts order in any
desired shape and packed In any style to
suit customers. my7 dwtf
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-01-29
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
University Of California.

THE REGULAR COURSE OF Lee
u lures viii commence February |, iSS5,
sor particulars address r. A. MCLEAN,
rahcisco- dei6dswl
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-01-29

u or L-QUKKN CITY ASSRM-
~. bly,. No. Jsi4 meets on second and
foarth Sundays OF every m1nth. ~ 3 p m
In Odd Fellows Hall. Visiting brethren
in good standing are cordially Invited
N. MCMILLAN. M ~
JoHx J. KxoeF. R. 3. de
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-01-29
farm FOR Sale.

ONE OF THE BEST FARMS ON SAN
y Juan island containing so acres
70 clear; in orchard oAly 1 miles from
Friday Hareor. stock. machinery and
implements viii be sold with farm,
Apply on premises. OF
JaildW2m ROSS ppnS
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-01-29
CALIFORNIA.

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 2S-The vote on
joint ballot today for United States
senator resulted as follows: Stanford,
~; Herst, 81; Farley. 2; Searles, l. De
tails OF tue vote are not yet received.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-01-29
THE FIRST BALLOT IN OREGON.

PORTLAND, Jan. 28.-rhe first ballet
for United States Senator at Salem was
as follows; Slater Sc. Hirsch II, George
I. Hare 3, Kelsey Z, johnson 5, Failing
2. Williams 8, Boise 8, Hill /, Applegate
l, Moore l, blank l,
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-01-29

e4s FKAxcIsco. Jan. N.-Arrlves--
s,samsr san Pedro. from TsosEsA
ssealner Empire, fram kanAimk
saiisd-SAip DasAlnz wsvs, fss t.
Q INA.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-01-29
PACIFIC COAST.

San FRAScIsso, JAn. 81 The Cell
sAys Archbishop Alemany has resigned
his See. His resignation has been ae-
cepted BY the Pope. He 10 succeeded
by his coadiutof, Archbishop Rioedan.
Archbishop Alemany has expressed a
desire 10 re,arn TO his native country.
Spain, and spend the remainder Of his
days 10 Q dominican monastery. of
which be is q member. He vas made
Archbishop Of California in 1853. and Is
nov n years old.
white Chiid villa u Chlaese Neither
SAN Joss, Jan. 2s-The sensation Of
the day 10 the discovery in q Chinese
eFothel OF . pure white female child.
aged 10 months A Chinese woman,
eho has possession Of the little oas,
says she 500 Il last THURSDAY from her
sister In San Francisco, and thai her
sister bought it when u uas six a sys
old. The frst story told by the China
woman vas thai her sister U.S. the moth
e. OF the child by white father, bat
she Afterwards stated that the child had
been purchased. Sheria Bran has
placed the woman and child In the
county jail. he wtli keep them aatil
the naasler b thoroughly Investigated.
TIE saa Pahie ssali ssixsiag
sAx FRAErrsco. Jan. ss.--rhs anxiety
OVER the non-aEiival Of the sseansl
/ san Pablo Al Yokohama 10 inereasfne
Sbe 10 nos out forty days. lie vesssi
belongs 10 the Oriental and 0ceidsasa
Steamship Company, And il irssnred fol
xtSn,0O0 she had dve cabin pas@n
cars, SO Chinese returning bone fc'
their nsw year. aud f5eAssn treasure
tn crew, incladia9 tue officers. nnn
be H. The excitement in CAinasowE
IA unusually great. owing 70 the cfsN
nnmhsr Of Ckiaees and the anoani o.
money aboard. Ths oEaacers of Cd.
oompany ssili say there Il no caase TO
anxisty, and assribe the delay 10 al
aeaiissns 20 the machinery. Osae
steamers have been cot longeT than ID
sam Pablo.
khippinx ssutssttxezee>
San FxAscIsco, Jan. &.-AFrive&-
s,aamer san Pedro. from TsoaExA
ss.alner EmpiFe, fram kanAims
saflsd-SAfp DasAsnz Wave. fag t.
Q i<nA.
| The man vha tells an anas1seAte scr
tniurss aim Who AsAfz Is.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-01-29
SENATORIAL
KANSAS.

TOPEKA, Jan. 2S.-The Senate and
House met in joint session today and
declared the result of the vote for
United States Senator to be for John ].
Ingalls,.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-01-29
NOTICE.

HEREAFTER ALL LIQUOR DEAL
L i ers who c mtinus TO ssiliquors after
the expiration Of their license and before
renewing the same. viii be prose cuted ac-
cording to law. ny order Of the
3lS LICENSE COMMITTEE
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-01-29
HERBEKT's DEATH.

LONDON, Jan. 2s.-Hsrbert, the special
correspondent Of the London Post,
whose death was reported today, was
killed during a furions attack of the
rebels on the English while erecting the
zsreeba. Herbert WAS secretary to L prd
Dunerin when the latter was G1vernSr
General OF Canada. He witnessed the
battles Of Eel FL Ksbir, FL 'feb add Ia
mai. He was severely wounded in the
last named battle.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-01-29
MISCELLANEOUS
MISCELLANEOUS.
WAN Ed.
FIVE DOLLARS 1 DAY.

WE WANT A LIVE ENERGEFIC
tArEer in every county on tie coast
% handle he American FARMER ne
best work OF the kind ever ouhlisb,.g
Demanded by every farmer. salrS ali
oe immense. Address
A. L. BANCROFT & CO..
~ Market street, san Fran~isro 81
lA2sdw4U
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-01-29
FOR RENT ON SHARES,

TWO WILL IMPROVED FARMS
l. Tor rent on shares within four miles
OF LacoRner. 90 the county road. Also
or horses and colts. aud seed. feed "a
tarm implements fer sale cheap. Also .
or 10 dairy cows for sale
Inquire Al this Office saysavr
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-01-29

-. Ian. 2s.-Sr Eviyn Barring has
1880 from General Wolseley ex-
sss hsAief that General Stewart
e 49,. .rooos arrived safely at Metsrn-
:. Norday.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-01-29
.w,rr eaYELY ENTRENcHED.

4, asaoIal dispatch received this At
800 from Gordon shows that bis
'...isi.,u AZ KhArtOum Is by no means 60
.ssersts a. was Supposed. he says
n could hold oat there for years. stew
sr'ssoupds are reported ~ doing we'll.
,..wEoap PUSHING ON TO KHARToua
LESBOS, Jan "a dispatch frsm
n.l,0 declares that Lord Charles Beses.
80 vita q small contingent il push
- a from Mstemnsh 10 Khartoum.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-17
General and Personal.

WASHINGTON. April 16.-The Postmaster gen.
eral has ordered the clerks in the Office of the
First Assistant Postmaster general not to pub
lish papers or to give information to applicants
for misunderstanding. Much trouble and ill-feel-
ing has been caused by rival applicants learning
contents of papers filed at the department by
one another.
Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Pensions
Mclean was installed in Office to-day.
In compliance with a request of Secretary
Manning. Mr.. Robert S. Widdecomb, chief of a
division in the Office of the Auditor of the Treas
ury for the the Postoffce Department., to-day
rendered his resignation, to take effect on the
1st prox.
The Treasury Department to-day purchased
AS. 600 ounces Of silver, for delivery at the New
Orleans and Philadelphia minis.
The Secretary of the Treasury to-day appoint
ed Messrs. VIM. A. Moore. A. c. McGraw, w. c.
Colborn, Jas. S. Edison, j. S. McGrath, r. w.
Gillett and Samuel Rainsford a commission to
select a site for the new public building at De-
troit.
The public debt statement will be- issued in
two forms, at the 1st of each month, up to the
lst of July next, which is the beginning Of the
next fiscal year. The two forms will include the
one issued for the first time April ], and the
form which had been previously used by the
department since 1869. | 1t is expected that the
new form alone will be used after July /.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-17
The Outlook for the Iron Trade.

PHILADELPHIA, April 16.-James NJ. Swank.
the secretary Of the American Iron and Steel
Association, referring to-day to the condition of
the iron trade, said that the future must see an
improvement. How soon that would come de-
pended entirely upon the improvement in general
trade, and especially in the business of the rail
road companies. Prices for iron and steel were
now about where they were in December and
January, and had apparently reached bottom.
There was no likelihood OF them going lower.
Business was light and at figures that do not
yield much, if any, profit to the manufacturers.
The railroad companies, which consume one
half of all the manufactured iron and steel pur-
chased in this country were cutting down ex-
penses and are not giving out orders. There was
very little building of new roads. and the de-
mand for rails, carwheels and locomotive iron
was, of necessity, at q low ebb. In the event of
war in Europe Mr.. Swank says an increased de-
mand for grain from this country would, of
course, follow, and an Improvement in the iron
trade would be the indirect result. Increased
business would fall to the railroad companies
through the transportation of this grain. and
their consequent increased expenditures for new
rolling stock and improvements to their lines,
etc would start a boom in iron and steel.