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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-01
Killing Partridges in Hanover.

To the Editor of TIE Dispatch:
Please answer through the columns Of
the Weeky Dispatch when the law expires
for killing partidges in Hanover county.
Va, and oblige SUBSCRIBER.
It is made unlawful (by an act approved
March 8. 1885, to kill or capture cartridges
in Hanover county between the LIST day of
January and the 18th day of October.
but in the same act any person is autho-
rized TO net cartridges on his own land in
Hanover county between the 18th day Of
October and the 1st day of January.
An act approved March G, 1886, makes it
unlawful to kill or capture partridges west
of the Blue Ridge mountains between
January 1st and October 18th, or else
where in the State between January 18th
and October 18th. In the county of Rock
bridge no one is allowed to capture or kill
cartridges between the 18th day Of Janu-
ary and the 18th day of October, and in
Prince Edward between the 1st OF March
and 18th of October.
The Code Of 1887 does not place Hanover
county in different position from that
which she occupies in the two acts above
referred TO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-01
reduced during the last thirty years, al

produced during the last tnrty yeafs' az
least"
Current literature says: ut is proposed
10 organize in the South an assccia-
ton of southern writers for mutual
strength. profit, and acquaintance. A
meeting of all persons Interested in the
plan Is to be held shortly at Nashville"
JOEL CHASpLKR Hams Ia engaged on q
boys story of southern life before the war.
He is also publishing continuation of the
"Uncle Remus" papers.
EDoAR FAwcEIT, the novelist, complains
that Americans do not sufficiently appre-
ciate their own writer's. but exalt foreign
ers. And yet some mighty big American
literary regulations rest on very made
quate foundations.
EUGENE FIELD. the clever man OF the
Chicago Daily Noes. writes an almost mi
croscopic hand. uses unruled paper, aud
keeps his lines about an inch apart and as
straight as q column-rule.
Judge ToURGEE uses violet ink, and
plenty of IL, which fact may account some
what for the lurid character Of some Of his
earlier novels.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-01
BOILER EXPLOSION.
A FIREMAN AND A FARMER klLLEl
AND OTHERS INJURED.
suaden Death Of Mr. Joseph Edwards Oh
Chariotte--An Active Tobacco nsr-
ket and Firm Prices.



DAsyuLE, VA, January Stat Num- a.
Brothers' salt-mill near Spencers, IN
Henry county, yesterday afternoon, the
boiler of the engine exploded with terrible
effect. Joe Holland. fireman, and b. 5. Nor
ris a we'll known farmer. were both instant
" killed. and John Num- and several Others
were injured. The cause of the accident Is
not known. Mr.. Morris. the farmer VINO
was killed. had been to Spencer's to sell a
load of tobacco and stopped at the miii on
his way home. He had not been stanol,hs
by the engine five minutes when the expo
sion occurred.
HEARr-TRoUBLE.
Information was received here today, OF
the death in Charlotte county yesterday
afternoon of Mr. Joseph Edwards, q wei,
known citizen of that county, 40 nau
been suffering from heart trouble Tor some .t
time past and was sitting up Ia his chaiss
when he died. Deceased was the Iatpsr ~ ~
Joseph Edwards, Jr., and hrs' l. L.
Bauldin, of this city.
TOBACCO MARKET.
The tobacco market has shown great ac'
tiyity this week, and breaks have peer
heavy. The market was firm and price
were fully UP to the standard. Inc SNIP
ments OF manufactured tobacco durihs
the week amounted TO 10000 pounds.
CHARMING ESTERrAINmENr.
The reception last evening by the Misses
Clark il said to be by those who ATTENDED
| 10 have been one of the most charmlngiy
and thoroughly hospitable entertainment
| of the kind ever given IN this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-01
nnnL NnfirPa.

Professor Rochs Method 10 Cure tuberculosis.
Peculiarly. Treated by DR.. MAX BIRS-
BAuM. Translated from the German by
DIR. En-. RREyDECKR. With Az Appendix,
Being Professor KocH's First Communi-
cation on the Subject. Translated from
the Deutsche Medicinische WocEen-
schrift and with Explanatory Notes by the
Author. Price: Paper, % cents; cloth,
81. Milwaukee,. Wis: III. Il. HAFERKoBS,
Publisher. 1891.
History of ~. Georges Parish, IN tbe County Of
SpOisylvanid and Diocese Of Virginia. BY
Rev. PHuIp SLAUGHTER, ID. D., late
bistorioerapher of the diocese. Edited
bv Il. A. BROCK, with biography and
portrait of the author, and a continue
tion. embracing the history of st.
Georges and Trinity churches TO the
present time. Richmond, Va. j. w.
RASpoLPH & ENGLISH. 1890. Price: Pa
per, So; bound, 50 TO So.
The original edition of this estimable
work, which appeared in 1915, has long
been difficult TO obtain and has command
ed as much as ten times the price at which
it first sold. AS stated in the title, the his
tory OF the two churches, ST. Georges and
Trinity, now comprehended IN the parish,
has been carefully and essentially con-
tinued to the present time from data fur
nished by the officers of the churches
severally.
The work is prefxed with a chaste and
glowing sketch Of the life of its revered
author and is prepared with the conscien'
tious care for which its editor is noted. II
is tasteful volume and credltable TO 1t;
experienced publishers.
Annals of the American Academy Of Poliicd
and Social Science. Issued quarterly, Jan.
nary, 1891. volume I. No. g., Editor, Ed
MUND ]. JAMES: associate editors. FRANK
LIN II. GDDINGs and ROLAND 2. FALKNER
American Academy of Political anC
Social Science, Philadelphia.
Report of he STATE Board of agriculture o.
Tuqiaia, 1920. Richmond: J. II. O'BAN
NON, Superintendent of Public Printing
1880.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-01
The states that Seeded.
To The Editor Of he Dispatch;

To ne Editor Of Gie Dispatch;
Will you do me the kindness to inform
me through the columns of your Sunday
paper which of the States passed the ordi-
nance of secession, and at what time each
State passed it! SUBSCRIBER.
/. South Carolina; December 20, 1860. 2.
Mississippi; January o. 1861. s. Florida
January 10, 1861. 4. Alabama; January IL,
1861. 5. Georgia; January 10, 1861. 6.
Louisiana; January &c, 1861. Z. Texas
February /. 1861. 8. Virginia; April H.
1861. 9. Tennessee; May 6, 1861, TO-
Arkansas; Mayo, 1861. IL, North Carolina
May 90, 1861. Missouri and Kentucky did
not formally secede, but were claimed by
the Confederacy, and were admitted tc
representation in the Confederate Con-
gress, and Maryland furnished many sol.
diers to the Confederate army.-THE AMERI
CAN CYcLoPRDIA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-01

Charlotte Scott. negro woman, died
near Lynchburg Saturday at the advanced
ace of one hundred and nine years. The
attention of the Richmond Dispatch, which
has been advertising for Virginia cente-
marian, is called to this announcement
Montgomery Messenger.
We have no doubt of our ability to find
negroes in Virginia who will say that they
are one hundred and twenty-five. What
we ask is evidence.
Possibly we have found one centenarian
in Virginia. So it seems, though the evil
denoe of age has not been examined as
carefully as it should be. This alleged
centenarian is a lady and by birth North
Carolinian
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-01
What is News J.?

The Analostdn Magazine published at
Washington for February has answers
from fifty-two Washington correspondents
20 the question "What is Newsi"
General II. V. BoYNros, of the Cincin-
natl Commercial Gdsette. says it is Some
thing about any new feature OF anything"
Anything of human interest seen In the
light of to-day" 10 the answer of MIR. @. NJ.
PKPpKa, of the Chicago Tribune. MIR. W..
T. CURTIS. of the Chicago Neses, thinks
"News is whatever interests people; what
ever people don't know, and 50 they all go.
After all their definitions are much the
ssme. They all know-or think they debut
fnd it difficult to explain. Besides every
newspaper-man has his peculiar idea about
II; but all agree that TO know what rs news
IL the thing that distinguishes the newspa-
pcr-man from his fellows.
The Analostda would do very well now
70 find out what the public considers as
news. There would DO rich revelationsl
.whst Is one mans food is another's
poison" What one admires another de-
tests, bat paper which wants to keep up
It's circulation must provide for all. The
manu- must be comprehensive. but 10 ore
Is compelled 10 taste every dish.
Recently one Of our editors came down
70 the once IN the morning through line
Of people who were protesting that no
such trash as the DEMPSEY hght should
have been published At the counting
room be learned that the psper-sales for
the day had exhausted an extraordinarily
large edition.
We have been solemnly assured by learn.
cd men that our accounts of weddings.
balls. and parties are Just so much space
thrown away. and IL is tho honest conclu-
son Of many intelligent women whom we
know that all illusions to the proceedings
Of Congress. 10 politics generally. and TO
money and other markets are insuEerably
stupid.
Our plan. limited by regard for personal
rights and uecent respect for public
opinion, IL 10 giye the news Of the world.
hoping 10 please many and offend none
end - illustrations Of what we consider
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-01
Tue ATLANTIC AND paNvILLe.
The Portsmouth Board of Trade to Con-
slider the ReceIvership.

slider the Receivership
tcorrespondence Of tho Richmond Dispatch.l
NorForK. Va. January 3i.--The Board OF
Trade of Portsmouth will meet on Monday
night to consider the receIvership Oh the
Atlantic and Danville railroad with view
OF securing such action as Will leau TO
combining the interests OF Danyiile ana
Portsmouth and the intervening counties
and present the same before the. United
States Court in Richmond IN slarcn.
There was general discharge OF WORK
men from the steam engineering depars-
ment of the hayward to-day, the repair
work being exhausted, except ON tne
boilers of the Atlanta
YAyY-YARD WORK.
The force engaged on the new SHIPS
Texas, Raleigh. and Amphitrite VIII De IN
creased gradually, but not much WORK IA
the way Of repairing old ships IS now eA-
pected until the LIST of July, as the appro-
priation for that work is over two-thirds
exhausted.
COUPON CASES.
The trial of the coupon cases will be nm;
ished by Wednesday, as they are disposed
of at the rate of from fifteen TO twenty
FIVE daily. Nearly thousand Jurors nave
served, and the Sergeant and his deputies
are staggered over finding 500 more. Inc
deputies are stationed about the city pick
ing up'Mrors as best they can. There are
| about sixty more cases to try.
ARAcE CONFLICT.
There is conflict among the Republic
can white and colored blacksmiths in the
navy-yard. The foreman desires 10 put
| two colored blacksmiths at forge IN
place of whites. The quarterman IN
| charge of the FORCES declares the colored
men incompetent. and the matter has been
referred to Naval Constructor Bowles Tor
settlement.
William Edley. James Robinson, and
! John Howard, of Richmond, and Richard
| Epps, of Petersb burg, were run IN as sus'
| picious characters last night and VIII oe
| ordered out of town. NJ,
| John Cameron, an oysterman from bal
timore, was drowned 10 Pasquotank river
| N. c., Yesterday and the body recovered
| The exports of coal from Lambert
Point this week ran up to 1852 TONS an
| improvement on the last few weeks.
| AT HALF-MAsT.
| The faos on the custom-house are a.
half-mast on account of the death OF sec
rotary Window.
| Naval Constructor Bowles returned from
board duty mt Washington this morning.
| Captain Harris, of the schooner Frank )
Hall reported beached near Cape Hatteras
is in the city and says his vessel IS all rlgh
and in Hampton Roads.
| Showerv weather here to-day.
The Council of the town of Berkeley is Il
issue $4,000 in bonds to improve he
streets.
BOTH DROWNED.
Joseph White, a colored FISHERMAN o
Portsmouth,, fell overheard from the slool
| Elizabeth of Pigs Point this morning while
| coming from james river and was drowned
The body was not recovered.
Edmund Riddick (colored) while repair
ing a we'll in the northern section of Ports
mouth about noon was attacked with al
epileptic fit and fell in and was drowned
Justice John W. Rutter held aninquest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-01
Turkeys and Deer,
TUNsTALL's, VA, January 20, 1891.
n. Al I,.l,tn- a. hn niarnich

IUNsIALLS, VA, JHHIaIy 70, IoJI.
To he Editor Of the Dispatch:
Please publish the time for killing deer
and turkeys in New Kent county, and
oblige. SUBSCRIBER.
Section 2O79 of the Code of Virginia
makes it unlawful to kill or capture or
chase any deer in New Kent county with
intent TO kill the same (such deer not
being the PERSONS own, tanned, or enclosed
in a park from the 1st day of January until
the 18th day of August, or to kill or cap
ture any wild turkeys between the 18th
day of January and the 18th day of 0cto-
Der, or at any time TO take or destroy the
eggs of wild turkeys or catch turkeys with
nets or traps.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-01
Thn prinen of Editors.

Mineral Cisy formerly Tolsrsviiie) Piiotl
1t is with much pleasure we hear that
Captain W. f. Drinkard. who for so many
years has been widely known as the editor
OF the Richmond Dispatch and who several
months ago was forced TO suspend his
active duties owing to physical disability,
has greatly improved in health. Captain
Drinkard is the prince of Virginia editors,
and is an ornament alike TO the State and
the profession. The zeal and ability with
which he maintains bis views and defends
his party, no less than his easy flowing
style, well-rounded periods. and faultless
English combine 70 stamp him as . MODEL q
" fiowery diction. vet we have not infre-
quently read articles from his pen inspired
By special occasions or eycnts which were
perfect gems Of rhetorical finish. His vast
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-01
Humanitarian Sermons.

To he Editor Of 4ie Dispatch:
Is there any authority that gives to the
word humanitarian any other meaning
than that of "a disbeliever in the divinity
of Christi?
One of our religious weeklies quotes a
Baptist minister as saying there is need
now of Humanitarian sermons, while seeu-
lar daily speaks of q society in the city
which is formed for the purpose of ad.
yancing humanitarian interests.
Please reply and oblige, S. B. H.
The Century Dictionary gives as the Sc
cond definition of the word "humani-
tartan" the following:
20. Having regard to the interests of hu.
manity, or all mankind; broadly philan.
thropic."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-01
rrunIe in rlectr,o-Iaqht Prices.

At the meeting of the Common Council
tomorrow night the question OF allowing
competition in the matter of supplying
electric-light to private consumers Will
come up.
One company now occupies the field
Another is ready to enter it and compete Tor
the business OF our people. All it asks OF
the CITY Council is the permission to do go.
That granted. present prices will drop 80
per cent.
Whether the city will or will not make
an appropriation TO purchase plant OF Its
own has nothing to do with this question:
because the new company is willing to
take franchise that will become void the
day the city is ready to supply customers.
Therefore the question simply resolves
itself into this:
Shall we have the opportunity OF re-
ducing our electric light charges fifty cents
on the dollar?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-01
Tho Cars and the Hose

It is too bad that the entire street-car
service should be brought to q standstill
every time there is fire on or near Main
or Franklin street.
We do not see how the company can at
ford to stand this useless loss of fares.
Aminiature bridge of wood or metal car
ried on each car and to be put on the
track when needed would enable the car
to cross the hose and continue on its way.
Why is not something like this done?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-01
BREEDEN, TALLEY s co.

are now ready 10 show you new ana DeaullW
PERCALES at 12Hc.:
New SHIFTING CALlCOEs. the best for &c.;
A nice assortment Of new DRESS GlSGhAhSa a.
i0c., I2Hc., 25c., and @&e.
SETTINGS la cambria, muslin, and nain-
sock .
sHIRTISGs In every qusli.y aud widtn a.
Ask 20 see our "a BLEAcHRD sHRgTING at
Good assortment Of CHECKED MUsLIsS-
every quality from &c 10 1855.
MEIlCiS aud TORCH0N .ACES. -
10 per cent OF ON RUGS, BLANKETs. and
DRUGGETs. .
February.
CLOAKs al greatly reduced prices. 10 Iu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-01

"the news Of the world" we point to our
editions Of yesterday and to-day. Serving
the large constituency thatwe do. IL Is not
to be supposed that we can always win q
unanimous verdict OF "well doie." but
We believe that We average well.
Our aim is TO be useful and TO please.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-01
How Our Oyster Beds are Ruined.
baltimore American

We fear that the Virginia authorities are
not enforcing their laws. The evidences
that reach Baltimore certainly substantiate
that fact. Of the Virginia oysters that
come to this city, we are reliably informed
that fully one half are small seed-oysters
and shells. Often the proportion reaches
two thirds. 1t is simply outrageous that
such stuff should be allowed to como to
market. Virginia should bestir herself
and protect her supply.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-01

John Kendrick Bangs, In Century Bric-a-Brac. ]
sent my verses to the maid who'd turned my
head,
Which she acknowledged ere the waning OF
the noon
$50 much Obliged to you, dear friend,n she
wrote. aud said:
mAnd as tomorrow morn at 10 Pm TO be wed.
III read them 10 my husband on our honey
moon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-01
A DANGEROUS SORE.
ALARMING, DISFIGURING. AND PAINFUL,
CURED IN FIVE MONTHS By THE
CUTICUKA REMEDIES.

For three years | was under medical treat
ment for a cancerOus sore on my face. which Was
not only dsagreeable, but al suFlug' anu
caused me much annoyance In september,
1859, II nad increased very much IN size, and one
side OF my forehead was badly infamed, so that
became very much alarmed. | was advised
that the ouly remedy was 70 cut u out, and was
opposed TO having this done. IL Nas seEgestel
nv q friend 10 paint it with bluestone (sulphate
Of copper, and this did every morning; and az
the same time ] used your CUrlcUHA every
night. also washed with CCTIcURA SOAR, ana
took the CUTICURA kEsoLvKNr two or three
tirnee per day, Five months have passed since
| comrnenced The treatment, and It has proved q
perfect success, and my sore has disappeared.
il would DO unjust II did not acknowledge my
cure. and this do voluntarily, with the nope
mat n NAV benefit others suffering in q similar
manner. ,
THADDEUs STREET, Charleston, s. c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-01
NrW ENTERPRIsEs
A LYNcHBURG CITY HALL.
The Fathers to BE Upstairs and the
Soldier Boys in the Basement.
.n..-l.1 .ninrrnr "a 70 TIA nianafch-l

LYScHpugG, Va, January 31.-At a called
meeting Of tho City Council this morning
O committee was appointed TO take under
consideration the purchase of the Friends
Warehouse property, located on Church
street between Ninth and Tenth, for the
purpose of erecting thereon q city hall for
the accommodation of all of the city
offices. The city has been offered the
property for $4,000, and it Is considered a
very low price. 1t is proposed by, some OF
the Council If the city purchases the prop
ertv to fit up large and commodious
armory for the military in the basement.
The sales of tobacco for the past week
were 542, 400 pounds. The sales for this
month show decrease Of SSl, 200 pounds
from January, 1890.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-01
Lucy Lishtroos Lee.

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. January 80, 1891.
TO he Editor ofths Dispatch;
remember when was boy hearing
verse that ran:
/. May mid meridian meonbssms mantle me,
With laughing. lisping. Lucy Lghtfoot Lss.n
Perhaps some OF your readers can tell
the origin OF these lines and something
about Miss Lucy Lightfoot Lee. l. 9, 7.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-01

amount of information and withal his NO
verbal fairness are also important factors
possessed by this eminent editor, ana ~
the sincere wish of the Plot that no my
speedily and entirely recover his neai'n
and fully resume his wonted duties.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-01
The Chicago Exposition.
RIcHMoNp, Va. January 30,

RICHMOND, VA, January 80. 1891.
To 1le Editor Of the Dispatch:
have read with interest Mr.. shepperd's
note in reference to the Chicago LEX
hibit."
Before Virginia contributes TO it would
it not be as well to find out whether 1t is
really TO be celebration of the quadren-
NAL discovery of America or VARIETY
sHowf WILLIAM II. PARKER.
2O6 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-01
Newspaper Publishing.

NEWPORT News, Va, January 20, 1891.
To he Editor of Re Dispatch:
viii you kindly inform me through the
Dispatch, of which am a reader, il there
are any legal proceedings necessary to
start local paper.
write to ask you for friend, who de-
sires to know, to settle dispute. Truly
yours, A SUBSCRIBER.
None.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-01
THE PURCHASE.TAx LAW.
A Claim that 1t Is Burdensome, Unjust,
and Should Not BE Collected.

IIOTTbopUUUUuVV VI IIIu ININlIlIVUI I7I7Pt'FN1I'I
WELDON, n. c.. January 3l.-The mer-
chants of Weldon have sent up petition
to the Legislature asking that body 10
repeal the purchase-tax law. They claim
that the tax is burdensome, unjust, and
should not DO collected, rs they are re-
ouired to list their goods as personal pro-
perty and TO pay county and State tax on
the same. / learn that similar petitions
have been sent in from all parts OF the
State
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-01
IL Should BE a Warning.

Goslin commencing a marathon: Last
night was lost in thought
Miss Amy Qnterrupting) Well. you
shouldn't roam in unfamiliar fields WITH
out q guide.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-01
Where the Thing Comes Home.
PHILADELPHIA Timea

sugar frauds" are by no means extra
ordinary or uncommon. Many man feels
this when he reflects on the difference be-
tween his girls treatment OF him and his
uifals
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-01
A Serious Objection.

First messenger boy: Il believe I'll be
a politician when get TO be man."
Second messenger boy: THE idea Why,
you'd have to run for Office if you did"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-01
RAILROAD CONTRACTS LET.
Four Sections from Abingdon to Cum
mlngs's Summit-EOterprises.
Especial telegram 10 the Dispatch.l

mlngs's Summlt-EDterprises.
special telegram to the Dispstch.l
ABINGDON, Va, January 31.-At q meet
ing of the stockholders of the Abingdon
Coal aud Iron railroad held here to-day the
directors were instructed to let to con-
tract four sections on the line from Abing-
don 20 Cummings Summit. there to con-
meet with the work completed towards Da-
mascus. The force of cOnvicts employed
will be greatly increased at once. This
action practically assures the completion
of this road within the present year. I'm
mediate steps will be taken to extend the
road north to the coal-helds. This Is OF
immense consequence to this section, as IT
brings higher grade Of iron-ore and coal
together over a shorter line than is else
where possible in Southwest Virginia. Our
people are very enthusiastic.
NEW ENTERPRISES.
Baldwin h Co.'s chair-factory is now in
full operation. The plant will be enlarged
this spring.
The machinery has arrived here for an
immense pipe-tactory. The buildings are
being constructed. The ivy and laurel.
root, which abounds in this section, Will
be manufactured into pipes.