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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06
THE VICTORIA FURNACE.
Big Plant Operating at Goshen
Tragedy OF the Petticrew Family.

Big Plant Operating at Goshen.
Tragedy OF the Petticrew Family
LEXINGTON, VA, January 5.-(Spe-
cial. 1.-THE Victoria furnace, located at
Goshen, Roclzbridge county, now operat-
ed by the Allegheny Ore and Iron Com
pany, and under the management Of MT.
w. w Taylor, is now making daily
output Of 100 tons of pig metal a day
This. furnace was originally erected by
English apital and it was intended 10
run 200 tons a day but was failure at
that. with the requirement Of the pro-
perty by the new company changes in its
structure were made so as to make an
average output Of $50 tons a day. which
is now steadily maintained. It is claim
ed that this is the finest furnace In the
State. This same company operates the
furnaces located at Buena Vista, Shen-
andoah, and Iron Gate. The former Is
now undergoing repairs, owing to the re-
cent explosion which wrecked part OF
the works Within the next few days
work will be resumed there. The daily
output of the four furnaces, few days
ago, was 455 tons of pig metal, and tax
ing of the runs later showed them to pc
ASS tons, which is a most excellent aver
age.
:, AN. ILL-FATED FAMILY.
The Petticrew family. composed or a
perished in the snow-storm Of December
II. 1886 between the House mountains OF
Rockbridge county, by the house catch
ing fire, Ahave had erected to their mem
orv in the Oxford Presbyterian church,
yard by the citizens Of Collierstown and
Buffalo, and the help Of Mr.. W. S. Hile-
man, Of Lexington, a handsome white
marble monument. This memorial re-
places the old gray stone monument
$1l ,,,f I1,T ol1 ., OH t7o
father, with one daughter, was away
from home, and three days later returned
and found all the family dead, and the
house in ashes. The Petticrews came
from Campbell county, Va, and located
in Rockbridge county, only short while
before the tragedy occurred. The surviv-
ing daughter afterwards married and her
descendants are now residents Of the
county.
INSCRIPTION ON THE MONUMENT.
The inscription on tue monument reads:
"In memory Of a mother and five chill
dren, who persisted In the snow-storm Of
December IT, 1876, between the House
mountains. Mary Ann Moore, wife, OF
John Petticrew, aged ii years and z
months Judith Annie, IA years and Z
months. Margaret Jane, II years and 10
months. Letltia, 10 years and II months.
John Thomas, years and months.
Mary Elizabeth, years and 3 months.
The husband and father on his return
home three days after the sad event was
the first to discover that his house was
in ashes, and his wife and five children
were cold in death. John Petticrew. Feb
ruary, 1906, August, 1915. This monu%
ment was erected by a sympathizing
community In 1S47. Replaced by the citi-
zens of Collierstown and Buffalo, Deem.
Der, 1902.
Studies were resumed at Washington
and Lee University to-day after the
Christmas holidays. All the students re-
turned promptly and the professors, who
had been enjoying the season out of
town, were on hand to deliver their lee
lures. Several new students matriculat-
cd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06
a Delpet Skirt.

A new model OF blue and white dotted
velvet has the box-plaited skirt mounted
OH hip yoke. Between the plai,s at the
bottom of the skirt are pointed motifs of
black passemenieric. The corsa sc is plait-
ed and ornamented with applique to match
the skirt bodice opens at the neck to
display a collar and empiecement of guip-
ure. The sleeves are plated to the elbow,
where they hang bouffant to the wrist
a cuff of passementerie finishes the WHOLE
The hat TO go with it is of white felt,
trimmed with blue velvet and a white
h;.1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06
is 1T CONSTITUTIONAL?

Proposition to- Introduce Manual
Training in White Schools.
The subcommittee on Manual Training,
at a meeting held at O'Clock yesterday
afternoon, discussed the feasibility and
legality of introducing the system in the
white public school without at the same
time including the colored schools.
The City Attorney was present, and
on being asked his opinion off hand. said
he thought it was a doubtful PROPOSE
ton. The committee finally referred the
matter to the attorney for his official
opinion. and adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06
OLD SOLDIERS FEAST.
Survivors of Co. A. 37th Va. BattaI-
ion Meet at Rocky Mount.

Survivors OF Co. A. 81 IN va. baltAA.
ion Meet at Rocky Mount.
ROCKY MOUNT, VA. January 81
Especial. Fourteen survivors of Com
pany A. Thirty-seventh Virginia Battal-
ion of Cavalry, Confederate States army,
were given a banquet at Hotel Rocky
Mount here to-day by their comrade, r.
n. Fishburn, a wealthy tobacconist, and
speculator, OF Roanoke Va There was
an absence Of liquids, but the richest
and most tempting yiands were served
in great profusion, and it is needless to
say that these old rebels enjoyed the
occasion to the fullest.
Camp stories were retold. old friend
ships renewed, and the incidents OF many
bloody battle Of the civil war; were
narrated by eye-witnesses and particle
pants.
IS These. old soldiers represent the lead
ing and best e1emtn Of our population
to-day Most Of them are in prosperous
circumstances.
The barn Of w. r. Saunders, at6Pine-
Hook. in this county. togethe withits con-
tents Of grain and provender. several
horses, mules, and cattle. was destroyed
by fire last night. The loss is 1000; no
Insurance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06
How TO Make Apple Ginger,

Apple ginger is one Of the last of the
seasons preserves to be stored away for
winter. Select tart, tender apples. peel,
slice and weigh out four pounds. Put in
thepreserving Kettle with pint Of water,
four pounds. one ounce of green ginger
cut in small pieces, and the juice of four
lemons. Cook twenty minutes and seal
while hot.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06
a Suitable Match.

(S1nart Set.)
A psuedo big chief of the Sioux
Sued. hard for the hand Of sweet Sue;
He carried the day.
And the marriage, they say,
OF Sue and the Sioux will ensue.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06

The horned-animal resembling pic.
lures of the devil more than anything
he had ever before seen, the frustrated
man thought that he at last stood face.
to face with the Prince of darkness,
It is not stated whether or not the maE
has ever returned to the scene to get
his gun. and 1t will never be knows
which Of the two-the man or the deer
was the worst frightened.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06

decora ton. Yes she concluded, politely.
Il admit we erred in using it, and she
smiled prettily.
Then she gave her address, and walked
out The next day the firm sent a new
Tacket.-Exchange
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06

old A few years ago he killed Fielding
Shelton here in self-defense.
Charles Reed is older and is thought
well Of here. Seven other members Of
this family have met tragic deaths with
in the last few years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06

The vicereino of India, formerly Miss
Lester, Of Chicago; is the most popular
.Governor-General'ss wife who has ever
lived in India She has always conducted
herself as if to tho manor born, and all
who meet her are impressed with her
magnetic qualities and sweet womanli-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06
SOUTHWEST EN- D NOTES.

ri
Grace Sullivan, daughter OF Patrick
Sullivan, who lives in South Belvidere
street, who has been quite Ill for seve-
raj days, is. reported by the physicians as
being slightly improved,
Alfred Davis, OF sos South Pine street.
who is now working in Newport News,
is on visit to his home, where he has
child suffering with typhoid fever.
Policeman II. A. Amos, with his wife
and son, Eddie, is visiting relatives and
friends in Portsmouth and Norfolk.
:Willie Dyer, who has been i'll for some
: time with typhoid fever. is slowly re-
covering.
Mrs. b: Smith, whose home is in
South Laurel street, is III.
Mrs Matte Reuter- OF Albemarle street,
who has been i'll. Is improving,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06
After the Holidays.

The public schools opened yesterday
with very good attendance. The children
entered upon their work earnestly, and
seem to have recovered entirely from the
decentralization incident to the holidays.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06
GOOD Engi,h.

Though men pcrvert our mother-tongue
Until we want to slun it,
You never hear the Katydid
Remark that Katy done it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06


Mrs. c.. NJ. Lea and daughter, Marion.
| have been the guest during the past week
Cadet Edgar Rose, who has been spend
Sunday to resume his work at the
Polytechnic Institute. Blacksburg, Va.
go
riously ill, is convalescing.
Misses Edith and Marion Moffat, who
have been visiting friends on Church Hill.
Mr.. J.. r. Bowles left Sunday for his
old home. in Louisa
--7--
MI. and Mrs. Martenstein and son are
visiting Mrs A w. N1artenstein, in Miller
avenue
Cadet Merritt Harlan has returned to
the Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, af-
Miss Ida Lee, who has been visiting at
Lee Hall, has returned to her home, In
80 - -
After an adjournment OF two weeks, the
Ladies' Aid Society will convene this
afternoon at 4 o'clock in the residence
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06
Facts. Faneies and Fads for Fair emininity.
Ne 3u15onsnq :
6Ea...

The newest and most useful present
one can maize ones friend is buttons
tng" chair
I,,,is is a low. chunky effect in wood or
ecker. somewhat similar to the sew
ing chair OF our grandmother's and is
.nte,5dcti 10 be used when buttoning ones
boots.
II is a quaint little bit of furniture. and
rather effective withal and its usefulness
Ia undorbted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06
ADVERTISING cHARADEs.
zcu Joa1h.

Here's to one, and only one,
And may that one be he,
Who loves but one and only one,
And may that one be me.
Here's TO health. wealth, and unity.
4 handsome man and a good opportunity.
Here's to a man-l1is arms are our de-
fence.
Dur arms his rccompense.
Here's 10 the sweetheart one.
Here's TO the dearest one
Here's 20 the truest of all that are true.
there's TO one / love best.
bearer than all the rest
Here's to you,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06
Bnpti.ts ministers, Conferences.

The Baptist Ministers Conference yes
terday morning devoted its time to sym
postum on 1.-THE Church Prayer-Meet-
ing The discussion was led by DIR.
George Cooper, Of the First church. The
following programme has been arranged
for the next two months.
Third Monday. January.i DR.. Boat
wright. '.The Problem Of UNCONVENTIONAL
Education.'''ss
First Monday, February, DR.. Hutson,
1.-THE sAtonement.'
Third, Monday, February, Rev. NJ. Ash
by Jones. 1.-THE institutional Church.
First Monday, March, Rev. J.. r. Doan,
/. Petersburg. sermon.
Third Monday. March, DR.. Mitchell,
1.-THE Value OF Historical Study to the
Preacher y
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06
"A PARTY OF NoTABLEs.

A PARTY OF NOTABLES.
Choose the names of as many men as
possible who arc most prominent at pres
ant. then represent them by different OBJ
;ects placed about the room. numbering
the objects from one up. Each guest is
given a card appropriately decorated.
upon which are numbers corresponding.
20 those placed on the objects.
Beside the numbers the guest writes
The name OF the man whom he thinks
The object represents. Thus: L wisp
d hay would represent Secretary Hay.
!, picture of frog-Croker 3. a
10Y rough rider-Rooscrelt. Limit the.
lime allowed, and give an appropriate
prize to the one guessing the most names
This could be varied by using historical
names.
ADVERTISING CHARADES.
These charades arc TO be prepared to
represent some well-known advertisement,
such as the .Spotless Town characters,
the Pearline girl pasting lace on a mirror,
Bear in Mind the Greek girls of the
Buffalo Littia Water. The Lion Brand"
the stork of Nestie's Food, the travelling
girl OF Pears Soap etc.
Guests must write not only the name
suggested in these ci1arades, but also the
company's name. The one guessing the
greatest number correctly wins the prize
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06
RAILROAD NOTES.

A S. Cary. formerly agent for the
Kanawha Dispatch, in this city, has been
promoted to the position of general agent
for the same road, with headquarters in
this city. He will succeed r. S. French,
who has resigned.
J. K Corbett, formerly agent for the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, with head
quarters at Charleston, has been ap-
pointed travelling freight agent of the
Kanawha Dispa tch, with headquarters at
Wilmington, N. c.
II. L. watkins, formerly commercial
agent for the Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
road, with headquarters at Louisville,
KY, has been appointed travelling freight
agent for the Kanawha Dispatch, with
headquarters in this city.
A meeting of the Board of Directors Of
The rarlotte, Farmville, and James
River Valley railroad was held at the
Jefferson Hotel on Saturday night at
which it was decided to send out corps
Of engineers to survey the road from
RosnJ to Danville. The following were
present: President Kenneth Crawley,
Colonel George w. Miles, Mr.. a. c. Clap
ham, Mr.. w. J. Hubabrd.s and Mr.. Evans
Williams.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06
TO Keep Judges In Their Districts.

WASHINGTON, January So .--A bill re-
stricting the absences Of district judges
of the United States from the districts
for which they are appointed. was intro
duced to-day by Senator Mallo of F1orA:
ida. It provides that no district Judge
shall be absent more than three months
{ in the aggregate, during, any calendar
year, unless he shall have first placed a
petition in writing wi tn the Chief Justice
of tho supreme Court OF the United
States. showing specific reasons Tor long,
cr absences. and shall have recelsvd per-
mission thsrefor.s ss
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06
Shenandoah River High.

WOoDsToCK,. VA. January 5.-fspe,
ciaI)-The recent heavy rains have
caused a big rise in the Shenandoah
rive., but no special damage has yet re.
suited. though tn a number of places thu
bottom lands have been flooded.
The members Of King Arthur Lodges
cradle improvements to their lodge-roorn
by renovation, emblematic wall & pa per,
new lamps, painting. and handsome pics
lures.
Pink Carnations, 3sc Per Dozen.
H4AMN1OND's. 1o7 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06

Mrs. Thomas Gardner who has been Sc
riously i'll, is convalescing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06

r. w. Williams is home from q, pleasant
yisit5to his parents in Charlotte. N. c.
ThesBarton Heights public school OPEN
ed to-day. after. a recess of two weeks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06

J. Walter Kidwell is home from Cum
berland, where he has been visiting Mr.
Dallas Tucker.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06

& Cullen Cosby left Sunday for Horner's
Institute, North Carolina, after spending,
delightfully."-, the holidays with his parents,
Mr.. and AIRS. W. g. Cosby.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06

Clifton Green, who has been quite Ill
at his home, is able to be out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06

: Misses Edith and Marion Moffat. who
have been visiting friends on Church Hill.
have returned home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06

After an adjournment OF two weeks, the
Ladies' Aid Society will convene this
afternoon at 4 o'clock in the residence
of Mrs. E. II. Lea.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06

Mrs. Matte Reuter-, Of Albemarle sire
who has been i'll, Is improving,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06
BARTON HEIGHTS NEWS.

Mrs. c. Mica and daughter, Marion,
have been the guest during the past week
Of Mrs. F.. H. Lea, in North avenue.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06

Cadet Merritt Harlan has returned to
the Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg. af-
ter pleasant visit home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06

Mr.. J.: r. Bowles left Sunday for his
old home. in Louisa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06

MT. and Mrs. Martenstein and son are
visiting Mrs. A W. N1artenstein, in Miller
avenue.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06

Miss Ida Lee, who has been visiting at
Lee Hall, has returned to her home, In
Miller avenue.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06

Cadet Edgar Rose, who has been spend
ing the holidays with his parents. left
Sunday to resume his work at the
Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06

Studies were resumed at Washington
and Lee University to-day after the
Christmas holidays. All the students re-
turned promptly and the professors, who
had been enjoying the season out of
town, were on hand to deliver their lec-5
lures. Several new students matriculat-
4
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-16
WOMEN WREST BOTTLE
FROM ACID TRROWER
"I Have Come to Disfgure You
for Life" Says Frank
Streib.
DASHES FLUID ON HIS WIFE.
Neighbors Prevent Boilermaker
From Striking His Helpmeet's
Face, Though She and Her
Rescuer Are Burned.

Frank Streib. a boilernaker Of No. III
De Kalb street is under arrest at the Four
Courts charged with throwing carbolic acid
on his wife.
Mrs. Streib, Mrs. Sophie Wunsch and Miss
Annie Wunsch had a desperate encounter
yesterday with the big boilermaker. and
their determined resistance probably saved
the eyesight and prevented more serious
burns TO his wife.
Streib and his wife have been separated
several weeks. He is now under bond Of
500 to answer a charge of assaulting his
wife with knife with intent TO kill her on
April "a
The witnesses state that Streib visited the
home Of Mrs. Wunsch. at No. 1S Soulard
street, in the morning and asked to see his
wife. who is living there.
Mrs. Streib entered the room where her
husband was sitting, and was startled
when he greeted her with the words: Ell
sic, have come to disfisure you for life
The. woman attempted to get away, but
was caught by her husband, who drew a
bottle from his pocket. He was about to
dash the fiery fluid into her face when Mrs.
WCrsch ana her daughter. who had feared
some such attack rushed into the room.
Mrs wunsch grabbed Streibs arm. The
fluid. however. struck her on the neck and
arms and burned her.
Mrs Wunschs arms were burned and
Miss Wunsch sustained burns on the hands.
The women succeeded in getting the bottle
from the man, who ran from the house.
Later Streib appeared at Gus Wunsch's
saloon. at No. 1852 South Second street. and
created disturbance. Wunsch telephoned
for the police and Streib was arrested. 1t
Was not until after his arrest that the po-
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-16
Cotton Market Shows Indications
That Worst of Present Excite
ment and Upheaval Is Over.
HIGH PRICES CRUMBLING AWAY.
Continued Selling and General
Liquidation Force Quotations
Down in the Face of
Large Orders.

New York. May I5.-The cotton market
continued excited to-day, making the fifth
day that IL has kept the cotton trade in a
Juror, with prices iuctuating 81 TO s. per
bale on the largest volume of business in
options transacted in many years.
Since This excitement began last Saturday
upwards of .,5ao.olo bales of cotton options
have changed hands in this market. and
prices have gone up about 100 points. or
equivalent to S per bale. with no material
reaction OF any Importance.
To-day, however. there was evidence that
the local Clique was clCsing its deal, and
for the first time the market showed indica-
tons that the worst OF the present excite
uent and upheavai in prices is over. for the
present al least
At the opening broker offered TO sell
then offered July in thousand-bae lots for
loSl cents. last nights closing price, down
20 1854 cents.
Despite the influence OF an exceptionally
strong market at Liverpool with a further
rise in spot cotton. there equivalent to 60
cents per bale. to the basis Of 1882 cents per
again flooded with supporting orders from
the New Orleans clique, prices steadily
crumoled away under continued selling and
general liquidation by commission houses
Later continued selling OF the May op-
ton forced down its price 10 points. amid
great excitement, to II cents per pound.
Nul!e July SOIQ OIL - points, ana August
II points. and the rest of the list about 10
points July sold down from l0.e7 cents 10
10. i3 cents and August from 1910 cents to
SO cents.
It was feared that the bottom Of the
market might drop out. but Liverpool
houses were large buyers. shorts covered
freely. and there was a continuance OF ag
gressive support from the New Orleans
crowd. Later the market rallied 20 poins on
May and Is to 10 points on the rest of the
LIST May being quoted at II II cents July
q. O.sS cents and August at O.6S cents.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-16
WIDOW OF LAcLEDE HOWARD
FOLLOWS HIM TO GRAVE.
Six Weeks Ago Proves
Fatal

From the effects Of shock received 81
weeks ago By the sudden death OF her huS-
band Laclsde Howard. Mrs. Howard yes
terday succumbed TO an Illness that the
power Of physicians was unable to remedy.
though she had been taken 10 Milwaukee,
where the best Of medical aid was pro-
cured.
News was received in this city yesterday
by the family that Mrs. Howard had passed
away al u:30 o'clock Thursday morning,
She had not recovered from the shock inn
rnediately following the knowledge OF her
husbands death.
The body will reach ST. Louis this morn
ing and will be taken to the residence at
No. 4is1 Westminster place. from which the
funeral viii take place. probably tomorrow.
Mrs. Howard was 70 years old. She leaves
one child. Marion. 10 years old. She was .
sister OF Edward Flad. formerly Wa
ter Commissioner. who IS now abroad
Her. father was the weIl-known st. Louis
pioneer. Colonel Henry FIad. who assisted
In the building Of Eads bridge and was for
several terms Water Commissioner Of the
city. an office later held by his son Colonel
F1ad Is dead
About six weeks ago Laclede Howard died
suddenly at his home IN Westminster plaza
Mr. Howard was president OF the Evens q
Howard Fire Brick Company.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-16
DECLARES THAT THE MOON
REGULATES THE RAINS.
Australian Government Astronomer
Invites Americans to Test
the Theory.

Vancouver. British Columbia. May 15.-H.
c. Russell, the Government astronomer of
Australia, who arrived here recently on the
steamer Aorangia. claims to have made the
discovery that rains are regulated by the
moon. He says he has arrived at this con-
clusion only after long and patient study OF
astronomical records
In his position he is supported by many
astronomers in Australia, and astronomers
in America are invited to sound the theory.
He says:
Il speak positively when I say I have
found the moon controls the rain. My re-
searches extend for thirty-s,1 years.
Briefly. when the moon is moving south
there is plenty Of rain: when 1t is moving
north there are years of drought: so there
are alternate wet and dry periods. the wet
lasting nine years and the dry ten years.
So that long beforehand preparations can
be made for the coming drought"