davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-17
DENVER SMITHS OFFER
Ho Wants to Eight Fitzsimmons, Hall OF
Joo Choynski

He Wants to Eight Fitxsimmons, Hall or
Joe Choynski.
Ed Smith-"Denver" Smith, as he Is called
is in tho city, and he will stay here for q
short time. He has just come from Canada,
where he left Mitchell and Slavin. He also
did some Knocking" out in Canada.
During q conversation Smith said: "I am
not here to bluff, but ain still anxious for
q go with Fitzsimmons. He told me In Pitts.
burg when met him here that he didn't
want to dght heavy-weights, but he met and
fought Maher since then. l will weigh less
than Maher did. If Fitzsimmons still holds
off, I'm ready to fight Jim Hall or Choynski.
There is money here to back me. and If any
of these people want to fight let them put
up. am as confident OF beating Fitzsim.
mons as I am Of the fact that am alive. I
make this statement because know that
none OF the men I've mentioned are any bet
ter than am.''
Smith thinks that slavin is an overra ted
man. and that either Mitchell or jackson
will defeat him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-17
The News From Below.

EvANsv1LLE-River % feet inches and rising.
Clear.
WHEEL1NG-River feet 10 inches and falling.
Departed-Lizzie bay, Charleston: Andes, Cincin-
natl: Ben Hur, Parkersburg. Cloudy and cool.
CINCINNATI-Rivcr 26 feet II inches and falling.
Cloudy and cold. Departed-New South, Mem
phis: Henry NJ. Stanley, Kanawha.
CAIRo-Arrived-Gilmore below. Departed
Iron Duke. st. Louis; Juck Frost, Reelfoot; City
Of Providence. 81. Louis.
NEW wORLEANs-Cloudy and pleasant. Departed
Paul Tulane. st. Louis. -
MEMpHIs-The Frodhsm passed up this morning
for st, Louis to re-engage in the ST. Louis en-
phis trades Coal City up. River 20 feet and rising.
Cold aud heavy snow.
PARKERsBURG-Ohio II feet and falling. Louise
up for Ptttsburg; Andes down for Cincinnati;
Lizzie Bay, Charleston. Cool.
v1cKsBUAG-Riysr falling. Cold and raining:
and barges; Arkansas City; John A. Wood.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-17
A Pastor RESIGNS.

BRADDocK. March l6 - Especial - Rev.
Charles A. Bragdon, general missionary for
the Pittsburg diocese of the Protestant
Episcopal Church, who has had charge OF
the Trinity P. E. hurch here since the Rev.
1. n. W. Irvine left some months ago. has
resigned. He will return to his former
charge at Tonawanda. N. Y. Rev. j. II.
Barnard, of the latter place. has received a
call from the congregation here, and If he
likes the place after three months trial,
will likely remain.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-17
Two Wives .fter Him,

ALLIANCE, O., March l6.-[Special. will
lam NJ. Dean was arrested here to-day on
complaint of Florence Dean, of Ironton, Pa,
charging him with desertion, claiming that
he lett her and her four children. Blgamy is
also alleged Dean and Florence Wilson
We're married at Ironpon, Pa, November s.
1888, where they resided togetheras husband
and vile Tor several years, and wnere four
children were born to them. Wife No. 2,
whose maiden name was Florence Miller,
claims that she was married to Dean at
Warren, o., last October, never dreaming
that he was married man. They COM
menced housekeeping at Newton Falls. o.,
but moved to this city a few weeks later and
have since resided here as man and wife.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-17
JEALOUSY AND TOoTHAcHE
How They Both Leo to the Breaking Up of
an Altoona Household.

now lney bot0 LeC 10 inc Breaking up OF
Altoona Household.
HoLLIDAYsBuEe, March l6-ISpeciaL IA
jumping toothache formed the prolific cause
OF an interesting suit in the Blair county
courts to-day. Owing to domestic unhappi-
ness Mr.. and Mrs. George P. Schmitt, of
Altoona, agreed to separate. Schmitt sus-
pected his wife, and secured the services of
w. T Turner. of the Murphy Detective
Agency, Pitt sburg, TO do the shadow act.
Mrs. Schmitt was afflicted with a violent
tooth ache one evening last December, and
DIR. John w. Isenberg, a leading Altoona
dentist, was called in for the usual treat
ment. As he was taking his depart ure from
Mrs. Schn1itt at the door Schmitt and Turner
accused the two of improper interc curse,
and fourisned a revolver over their heads.
The sequel developed in court to-day.
There were prosecutions against Mrs.
Schmitt and Dr. lsenberg for adultery. and
against Schmitt and the detective Tor assault
and conspiracy. A divorce case and q suit
by berg against Turner for $40 600 dam
ages also burden the court records. Schmitt
was acquitted of assault to-day, and the
other cases are pending.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-17
The Infliauapolfs Ciub.

INDIANAPOLIS, March 16.-There is not
much doubt that Indianapolis will be an ac-
tive member Of the Western Baseball
League the coming season. at which J. H.
Rice, Secretary Fortune, of the Commercial
Club, and John L. Brush were present. Mr..
money was pledged to meet all require
ments. This morning 1t was decided to ,end
a representative to Chicago to the meeting
of the Western League and Mr.. I. 8. Gordon
Indianapolis has already standing in the
Western League.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-17
BERD0FF WANTS A FIGHT.
Tho Hero Of South Africa Lands Looking for
Laurels aud Money.

The Hero Of South Africa Lands Looking Tor
Laurcls nnd Money.
NEW YonK, March l8.-[ipectdL ]-Woolf
Dendof1, the famous English pugillst, arrived
from China yesterday. Bsndofr Is the man
who fought jack Couper In South Africa for
s22. 800. Ho called ut the Police Gazette office
and left following challenge:
Prior to my returning homo from my trip
round the world, should like to meet Peter
Maher. Joe Choynski, or any OF the heavy
Police Gazette rules either in New York or
Brooklyn, the winner to take 65 per cent and
the loser 35 per cent of the gate money. Any
of the heavy-weights eager to enter into
sentative, William E. Harding, whom have
authorized to arrange any match he thinks
fit. An early reply rom Peter Maher. Jim
Alec Greggans will be promptly attended
ton
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-17
Guttenbur9 Winners.

GUTTENBuRe, March 16.-The track was in
frst-class condition to-day. The attendance
was not very large.
First race. i've MISUNDERSTANDING first. Noon
stone second. Maximum flly third. Time. l:O5.
Second race, SIX and one-half furlongs-Lester
first Even second, Innovation third. Time, I:254
Third race. one mile and one furlong Sandstone
first. Pelham second, Cassell third. Time, 2:Ol4.
Fourth race, six and one-h half furlongs-EarIy
Blossom first, Turk second, Servus third. Time,
l:24A.
ond, Blackburn third. Time, I:03A.
Sixth race. seven furlongs Khafton first Ager-
non second. Jed third. Time, l:33A.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-17
An A. A. q, Assessm mt.

NEW YORK, March l6.-A howl can be ex-
pected from Western members of the A. A.
u. A special meeting of the Board of Man.
ayers of the Metropolitan Association was
held at the Astor House last night. The
session was called to see If some means
could not be devised for making up the in
debtedness of the association caused by the
poorly MANAGED athletic tournament at Mad
ison Square Garden January g. It wos de-
cided to assess each associa tion SIS to meet
the deficiency. The money is payable within
dave
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-17

YOUNGSTOWN, O., March l6. [Specidl1 J.
After a trial of nearly three weeks in the
suit OF Fayette Brown, receiver of Brown,
Bonnell s. Co., aga INST the Mahoning Gas
Fuel Company for damages in not supply
ing gas decision was reached today the
plaintiff being awarded S4s, 600. The defense
was that proper appliances were not furn-
i>hed to use the fuel, but the jury took q
different view of the case.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-17

clares that he has been informed by reliable
parties that the city IL being defrauded by
coal dealers who weigh at the city scales
and then deliver the coal to other parties.
Then they load their wagons with slack,
which is delivered to the city on tho bill
made out at the former weighing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-17
Win Give $4,000.

NEW ORLEANS. March l6.-President Noel,
of the Olympic Club, wires that the club will
accept the offer for the Sullivan Corbett
fight. the purse to be s.5 600. He also wired
Jim Hall, offering $500 Tor match between
him and Choynskf to take place in May. No
reply has been received from O'Brien, the
Englishman, whom the club cabled Offering
to match him against Greggains.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-17

ESPECIAL TELEGRAMS TO THE DIsPATCH.1
LOUISVILLE, MarSh 16.-Business brisk. Weather
clear and pleasant. The river is falling. with
feet on the falls II feet inches In the canal and
6 feet inches below. The Bennett got In from
New Cumberland yesterday. The Dave Wood re-
turned to Pittsburg yesterday with empties.
The Grace Morris came In to-day. The Henry
Debus arrived from Cincinnati and returned. The
Paul Tulane left to-day for st. Louis. TO 90 into
the excursion business. The Guiding Star passed
up for Cincinnati. The John Barrett and tow Of
slaves passed up. Departures-FOr Cincinnati,
Fleetwood; for CarrOllton, Big Kanawha: for
Evansville. James Guthrie; for Kentucky river,
City of CarksvilIe.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-17
The New York Club,

NEW YORK, March l6.-[Special 1-At meet
ing of the Board of Directors of the Now
York club held to-day the salaries of the
club offices were fixed to the satisfaction Of
all concerned. Van Zandt asked the club for
his release, but was persuaded to remain
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-17
It,A Little EiRhY.

CHICAGO. March l6.-Joseph Jordan's chal-
lenge to run a three-mile race has been ac-
cepted by Peter Priddy, the well-known
Pennsylvania athlete. Jordan will be al.
lowed $50 for expenses and the race for $3.50
q side will be run in Pittsburg within eight
weeks after signing articles.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-17
What Upper Gauges Show.

ALLEGHENY JUNCTIoN-Rlver feet inches
and falling. Clear and pleasant
MoRGANTowN-River feet inches and station
ary. Clear. Thermometer $50 at p. N.
BROwNSvILLE-River8 feet inches and falling.
Clear. Thermometer 800 ats p. N.
WARREN-River feet. Clear and cold.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-17
Athletics for the Worlds Fair.

CHICAGO, March I6.-The Worlds Fair Com
mission OF the North American Turnerbund,
through their committee, called on Director
General Davis to-day and discussed the ad-
visibility of creating q department of ath-
letics. They also made applica ton for
covered space 200 feet by 400 and an open
plat of like dimensions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-17
Fitx.immons and Pritchard.

NEW YORK, March l6.-Bob Fitzsimmons
to-day authorized Richard K. Fox to arrange
an international fistic encounter between
Ted Pritchard the champion of England,
and himself for S., 900 side and purse Of
$l2 0O0, which purse President Noel, of the
Olympic Club, New Orleans. agrees to put
up tor Pritcnard and FitzsiInmons to fight
tor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-17
Got Nothing From the Cameron Estate.

HARRISBURG, March l6.-[ Especial. Judge
Simuntou decided against Mrs. Thomas Burn
side, OF London, England, in her effort to at
tach the legacy OF her husband in the hands
OF the executors o. General Cameron, who
was he grandfather OF her husband Pend
ing Il suit Tor divorce a London court ordered
a certain sum to be paid Mrs. Burnside,
which the husband failed to pay.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-17
Brennan in Five Rounds.

CHICAGO, March 16.-Paddy Brennan. of
Chicago and Mike Murphy, of Nova Scotia,
zht to a finish here Yesterday in a local
sporting resort for $500. Five rounds de.
cided the contest in Brennan's favor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-17
An Altoona Grocer Fails.

ALTOONA, March l6.-Isaac Bender, lead
ing grocer of this city, failed to-day, confess
ing judgments for about 50, 500. No other fig
ures can as yet be learned.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-17
Schaefer to Sloeaon.

CHICAGO, ILL, March l6.-It is Jacob Schae-
fer's intention, should he beat Ives next
Saturday night, to play Slosson and then de-
part at once for Paris, where he and Cation
will establish an academy. Cation will re-
main in Paris permanently, while Schaeter
will make periodical trips to the French cap
ital
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-17

with the club. The application Of the New
polo grounds was favoraDly considered.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-17
Ocean Steamship Arrivals

BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHEs are widely
known as an admirable remedy .or bronchitis,
hoarseness, coughs and throat troubles. Sold only
in boxes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-17
Zanesvi,,e Buy, Slack for Coal.

ZANEsvILLE, March 16-TSpeciaL IA. r.
Josselyn, member of the City Council, de
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-17
THE WEATHER.

For Western Rs,.nsylvd-
mia and Ohio: Fair in
the Morning; Probably
Sno,O During the Night :
Northaoest Winds.
For West Virginia: In
creasing Clo,idiness and
Snoao During the Ater-
noon or Night; North,cest
Winds; Slightly Colder.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-17
TEMPERATURE AND RAINFALL.
RIVER NEWS AND NOTES.

Louisville Items-The Stage OF Water and
the Movements of Boats
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-17

az was broken down with nervous and
physical prostration before using DR..
Grcenc's Nervura, and life was O burden. n
scish I could shout loud enough so all the ,corld
could hear, and tell them the good DR.. Greene's
Nervurs has done for me. 1t has made me
from q scedk, trembling, Derrous, irritable man
to one who feels he Is on the highway to
long years of health and happiness through
DR.. 6reene's Nervura. ANDREW H. OLNEI,
Gibson, Steuben Co., N. Y"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-18
The ,fozar, Tomorrow Evening.

The musicale on Monday evening will be
of a high order of merit. The artists
taking part have the highest testimonials
as musicians. They are Miss Mamie Da-
Wis, pianist, of Baltimore Miss Emma
Suelke. soprano; Mrs. S. f. Osborne, con-
tralto; Mr.. Edwin A. Brill, violinist, OF
Philadelphia: Mr.. Jacob Relnhardt, &C
companist. The following is the pro-
pramme: 1. Piano solo, Alceste de Gluck,
arranged by st. Saens, Miss Davis. 2,
Soprano solo, Scene and Aria frem Der
Freischutz, (Weber,) Miss Suelke. 3. Con-
tralto solo, Springtide," Decker Mrs.
Osborne. 1. Violin solo, "Ballade Polo
naise." (Yieuxtemps,) Mr.. Brill. 5. So
prano solo-0, Polly Willis (Arndtl; b,
Lullaby Mozart Miss Suelke. 6. Piano
solo-d, Etude in Z Major (Paganini-
LiszD; b, Ballade in G Minor, (Rhein-
berger), Miss Davis. Z. Contralto solo,
Loves Sorrow" (Shelly,) Mrs. Osborne.
s. Violin solo, hungarian Dance, (Nachez,
Mr.. Brill. 9. Duet. I" Venetian Boat
Song" (Tosti, MISS Suelke and Mrs. Os-
borne. 10. Piano solo. Ballade A Flat,
Chopin Miss Davis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-18
The NEWS AT cReWs.
The Proposed Episcopal Church Build
ing-worid's Fair.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.I

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.I
CREwT, VA, September 1.-THE plans
and specifications for the Episcopal church
at this place which were prepared by Mr..
Walter Il. Higham, of your city. have been
received bv the Building Committee. Du-
plicates OF the specifications have been
placed, inviting sealed bids for the struc-
ture, and it will be begun as soon as pos
siple The Virginia Land Company made
this denomination a present of very de-
sirable site for their church, and with the
funds now In the hands of the committee
and that subscribed they see their way
clear to erect very pretty building.
Arrangements are being made for an en-
tertainment to be gwen in Mann's Hall on
the evening of the Goth instant by the
LADIES' Auxiliary Of the Board of Worlds
Fair Managers Of this county. | under
stand some Richmond talent will assist In
the entertainment The proceeds are to
be utilized IN arranging an exhibit from
Nottoway county.
Rev. MIR. W. II. Milton, rector for this
parish, has arrived and entered actively
upon his duties. At meeting of the yes
try of the church at this place, held last
evening, il was decided that services be
held on every Tuesday and during the
morning and evening of each fourth Sun
day.
Mrs. Hiram Burkholder returned last
evening from Harrisburg, Pa, accom-
panied by the mother and sister OF her
usband. from Harrisburg, Pa.
Miss Fannie Turnbull, of Lawrencevllle,
Va, is a guest at the home OF Mr.. l.. +.
Iurnbuli
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-18
Direc,-Tax Counties.


TO DC Editor Of De Dispatch;
VIII you be so kind to some OF your
readers as TO re-publish list of the coun-
TIES in Virginia entitled TO a refund of the
direct Federal land-tax? l.. IL. q.
Accomac. S6,742.s9, Alexandria city,
Si0.1ll.79; Amherst. S4,9j6.12; Bath,
Rs.65i: Albemarle. Si6,199.6l; Allegheny
county, $le.7s; Augusta. S25, 2lO79; Bote-
tourt, $7,092.09; Bedford, $lO,6lS.s9 {;
Campbell. -. 5S6. 80; Charles City. 90, S5S.77;
Clarke, se,lsis5; Culpeper, S5,ssO.5O; Ches-
terfeld. $9.9i2.49; Dinwddie. S5,2l6.67;
Essex. S4,2sS.9l; Elizabeth City, S1,440.32;
Frederick. $s,2i4.76; Fauquier, S2O,7s2.53 :;
Fairfax. SS.s1l4l; Greene, S1,569.7G; Hall
fax. Sil.65s.sO; Hanover. S6,ss4O9; Hen
rico, $15, 2OO.OI; Richmond city, $40, 1869
aynchburg, S5.97s.9o; Loudoun, S2s.-
1891; Petersburg. Sl6.52s.Ss; Madison,
f3.s52.s2; James City, S1,759.u; Louisa.
S7.9i7.73; Montgomery, S2.Ss50i; Nanse-
mond, S3,6i6.63 New Kent, 81. $3.50. 81: Nor
folk city. Sl3.S57.29; Nelson. S5,sl6.36;
Norfolk county, Sl1 1870; Northampton,
Ss,S72.S1; Pittsylvania. S12,27s.O5; Prince
william, S5.419.OS: Roanoke county,
S7.Os6.69; Rockingham, $19.54S.56; Orange,
S6.292s9; Prince George, $4,266.96 :;
Princess Anne. S2.S34.3l; Rockbridge,
SO. 69652; Shenandoah. $s.sis.74; Spot
sylvania. Ss,l67.25: Smyth, $623.A7; Stat
ford. S3,42O.5O; Wythe, s2,5Ol.9S; War
wick. SsO6.4I; York, 241.5S-total, S442,-
p2s72
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-18
QUERIES & ANSWERS
! VhE LICENSE REQUIRED or AN
tTINsRANr PHOTOGRAPHERS.
we Direct Tax and Heirs irecs-Tax
counties-rhe First Iron Farnaes
in the United states, Eto

Qohs Edifor Of TIE Dispcich,
!. (D What Is the license required OF en-
Ninefant Photographer in Virginia?
Sb) North Carolinas
90 suppose he makes only tin-bpes?
=. Gan kodak Cor hand snap-shot) pic
lures be taken and disposed of in Virginia
without regular photographers license |?
~ what States Is no license for such
fequiredr b.
In Virginia every person who engages In
the business OF daguerrean or photo
graphic artist OF ac.s as daguerrean or
Photographic artists agent OF canvasser
must pay tor the privilege the sum OF $40.
II the place of business is in city or
town containing moro than 1000 inhabi-
tants and less than 10000 he must pay
$50; and If q place Of more than 10. 900 and
less than 10000. $40; and if Of more than
10000. $50; and an additional sum of IS
for each county or town in which be
operates other than that N which he has
his regular place of business.
Respecting tho license for North Caro-
lima our correspondent should address the
Auditor of that State,
II the photographer only makes tin
types the license is exactly the same.
Kodak" or "hand snapshot" pic
lures cannot be taken and disposed OF IN
Virginia without photographers license.
In most northern States no license is re-
CURED, but information on this point can
be easily obtained by our correspondents
addressing the Auditors of those States.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-18
The Direct Tax, and Heirs.

TO G.e Editor Of the Dispatch:
wish TO say that the direct tax is being
refused 10 heirs till the Governor SAYS
thew may have it, it being the idea of the
authorities to pay 1T to administrators
only.
Now, if this must be done, to get admins
traitors appointed. will in many cases
take all the money due, as the sums are in
most cases small-from $1.65 TO $40.
Was it the intention to give 1t to the
heirs of the pavee. or to the lawyers |
don't see any use bothering both lawyers
and heirs. Let the one have it TO whom 1t
belongs.
Yours, ONE OF THE HEIRS.
The direct tax is not being refused to
eny one entitled to receive it, but under
.he law governing its distribution, admin
istrators. executors, and heirs all have to
file their applications and wait thirty days
ln order that the commissioners may deter
mine whether the applicants are the pro
per claimants.
The Governor is not expected to say
whom the money shall be paid to; that is
for the commissioners to determine. The
intention of the law and its officers is to re-
fund the money TO the persons entitled to
D., whether they be heirs, administrators,
r,r executors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-18
nnxiIed or DeyilIedY

TO Qle Editor of the Dispatch:
To decide bet, please state If deviled
should DO spelled With one or two Isl
MRS j. n. ID. p.
A good rule is to double final consonants
where the reader would otherwise be mis-
He'd into pronouncing the word wrong.
Deviled Zone u Is not " eloquent TO the
eye.p but looks as If it ought to be pro-
bounced as "reviled" is pronounced. The
rule used TO be 10 double the final conso-
nant if the word was accented on the first
syllable.
Either spelling is right according to
Vebsier's International and the Century Die
tionories. Goold Brown says: 1.-The pre-
terits, participates, and derivative nouns
of the few verbs ending in al, il, or oil un-
aecented-namely, equal, pencil, gdmbol'
ac.-are usually allowed to double the I,
though some dissent from the practice"
We fear the bet will have to be declared
frawu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-18
First Iron-rarasee in the United states.
SWEET HALL.

First Iron-Farnsce In the United states.
SWEET HALL.
To me Ediior of the Dispatch,
When was the FIRST smelling iron-furnace
established in the United StAtesp Il.
According to James NJ. Swsnk, IN his
"Iron in All Ages" the frs. effort made
by Europeans TO introduce the manufac-
ture of iron in the United States was about
i6I9-'2i. when the work was undertaken of
building an triumphant at Falling creek at
It's intersection with James river. about
seven miles below Richmond. He is not
quite sure whether the works included
blast furnace or whether any IRON was
made previous to the massacre OF the
workmen by the Indians on March ~, 1922.
Our own information is that iron was made
at Falling creek before that date.
Successful iron-works were established
in the province Of Massachusetts Bay. at
Lynn, in 1913, when John Winthrop. Jr.,
came from England TO commence work for
the Company Of Undertakers for the
Iron Works" From letter written on
August 4, I6ls> by Governor Winthrop
from Boston to his son, who removed to
Pequod, Conn.,, it is found that the iron
work goeth on with more hope. 1t yields
now about seven tons per week." aud on
September S0th he again wrote: THE
furnace runs eight tons per week, ana
their bar-iron is as good as Spanish"
1t seems certain, according to the re-
searches of James NJ. Swank, that this fur
mace was In operation in May. l645.