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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

Mr.. Theodore Friskey, after lin
geriug illness OF many years, died at
his home, 3I4 West Race street. at
noon on Thursday.
Mr.. Friskey has been a sufferer
from iShthyosis for about IL years.
a disease which is seldom known in
this country, and one which has puz-
zled all physicians, but pneumonia
was the Immediate cause of his death,
he having taken cold several weeks
ago, which FASTENED his end. He
was AZ years OF age. The funeral
will take place Sunday afternoon, at
O'Clock from the First NJ. +. church.
The K. of P, of which he is men,
Der will attend in body. Int rment
in Green Hill.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21
More Thieyery.

On Monday night thieves were
again at work They broke into Mr..
W. E, Tebo's planning mill aud carried
away number of valuable tools.
Entrance was made through one of
the back windows, by prizing of the
outside strips. The thieves carried
away most all the valuable tools that
were in chest, in which the greater
part of the tools were kent, including
saws, planes, hatchets, chisels and a
number ST fine saw files, amounting to
about S25.
This is the first property that has
been stolen by this daring gang OF
thieves, which are infesting the city,
and if the officers keep their eyes
open they might be able to catch the
rogues. as they will likely sell the
tools, because such an amount would
be of no use to them. We hope they
may soon be captured, and if they are
no sentence would be too heavy for
them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21
A Jolly Party.


Miss Fannie Sencindiver, who re.
sides near the head waters of Tusca-
rora, delightfully."- entertained a num-
Der OF her friends on Thursday even
ing, Jan. IL. The evening was spent
in playing games until eleven o'clock,
when the guests repaired to the din
ing room where an elegant supper
was enjoyed Among those compos-
ing the party we're few from Mar
tinsburg, Tuscarora and S. S. All
returned home with happy hearts but
one poor fellow who didn't get to
take his girl home because he didn't
own vehicle. That was no fault OF
AS now vas it T2 Many we're the
boys that awakened with sore lips on
the following morning, but one poor
fellow, widower Thomas Brown, who
didn't get one kiss Agree with me,
readers, now wasn't that selfishe
GUEST.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

We, offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL .CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo. 0.
We the undersigned, have known
F. j. Cheney for the last IS years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and finan-
cially able to carry out any obliga-
tions made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx. Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, O.
WALDrNc, KINNAN & MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists. Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold
by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21
Death of Mr.. VIM. Carpenter.

Mr.. William Carpenter, an aged
resident of this city, died of pneu.
monia on Tuesday afternoon, at Z
O'Clock. at the Kings Daughters Hos
pital after short illness. aged about
90 years. Mr.. Carpenter was taken
sick on last Wednesday with a severe
cold, which turned into pneumonia,
and on Monday he took to his bed in
his suite OF rooms in the house occu.
pied by Mr.. Steve Cunningham. On
Tuesday morning he was taken to the
hospital in a serious condition, where
he lay at the point of death until his
end came.
He was born in Pennsylvania, FROM
which place he enlisted as a private
IN the Union army and saw active
service during the Civil war. On ac-
count of injuries received during the
war, he was pensioner, receiving
$I2 a month. He came here with
his father, who was a physician, in
1866 and has lived here ever since.
His father, DR.. John Carpenter, now
lives retired life in Columbus, o.
He also leaves two surviving sisters,
Mrs. l.ottie Southers, of Columbus,
and Mrs. VIM. Beller, of Kansas City,
Mo.
He was faithful member of St.
Johns Lutheran church of this city,
aud always took great interest in his
christian work.
The funeral services were held in
the Lutheran church on Thursday
at three o'clock, Rev. c. S.
Trump officiating. Interment was in
Green Hill cemetery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21
Death of rlr. Joseph Welsh.

Mr.. Joseph Welsh, we'll. known
resident of this city. died on Saturday
night at his home on South Maple
avenue, of pneumonia. He had been
suffering for the past week with an
attack of the grip, when on Friday
night it turned into pneumonia, his
death resulting He was aged az
years.
Mr.. Welsh has, for the greater part
of his life. broken stone and hauled
them for the corporation. He was a
steady, sober and industrious man
and well-known figure, being the
tallest, or one of the tallest men in
Martinsburg, measuring nearly seven
feet in height.
He is survived by wife. who was
formerly Miss Bridget King. and by
three children, two boys and one girl.
The funeral services were held Tues.
day morning at 9 o'clock in st. Jos
eph's Catholic church. Interment in
st. Joseph cemetery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21
A Beloved Lady Passes Away.

At her home on South Maple
avenue, on Sunday afternoon, at a
o'clock, Miss Elizabeth J.. MAIDEN
bousch, one of the oldest and most
respected citizens of this city. depart
ed this life. She had been suffering
for some time with an attack OF the
grip, and about week ago it turned
into bronchial pneumonia. She
would have been SO years old the 9th
day of February. Miss MAIDEN bousch' S
death is mourned by her many friends
and acquaintance. She always had
a good word for everybody and was
loved and respected by all who knew
her.
Miss Nadenbousch was the young
est child of Philip Nadenbousch, who
died about fifty years ago, and she is
the last member of the family to pass
away. She was born in this city in
the year 1910, and during her whole
life has been a resident of this city.
She was a cousin of Col. J. Q. A..
Nadenbousch. deceased, and an aunt
OF Mrs. A. E. Stribling, of this city.
Miss Nadenbousch has been con-
sistent member of the Episcopal
church for a number of years and
faithful in her christian duties. The
funeral services were held on Tuesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock, in the church,
Rev. Henry Thomas officiating. Her
remains were laid to rest in Norbourn
cemetery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

The United States, Cuban and Porto
Rico Investment and Development
company has been chartered by the
State. 1t has an Authorized capital OF
$500, 900. OF which $500 have been
subscribed. The principal Office will
be in this city. Senator c. j. Faux.
ner, of West Virginia; Gen. John B.
Gordon, of Georgia; A. II. Hovey, OF
New York; P. H. Perry, of Havana,
and Stuart w. Walker, of this city.
are the corporators
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21
Public installation of Officers.

On Monday night Division 223
Order OF Railway Conductors held a
banquet and public installation OF
officers in the New opera house and
the affair was success in every way
The exercises we're opened by Mr.
A. T. Russler, who gave the address
of the evening. He said that the
organization was peculiar one, that it
only admitted one class of people,
those who rode the rear end of the
trains, stated the object of the order
and presented views as to why all
conductors should join it.
Mr.. R. II. Tiedman, OF Baltimore,
was the installing officer, and Mr.. M.
]. O'Neil, of Baltimore, acted as Mar
shall. After the officers had been in
stalled, Mr.. E. c. Caskey, the chief
conductor took charge and invited
the guests to partake of the bountiful
feast set before them. An orchestra
and Rotations by Miss Katie Kirk
man, of Baltimore, entertained the
guests while they dined.
The officers installed were: r. c.
Caskey, chief conductor; J. T. Comp.
ton, assistant chief conductor; f. +.
Entler, secretary and treasurer; J. H.
Smith, S. c.; Geo. d. Poisal, J. c.;
H. M. Snyder, inside sentinel; S. T.
Grimes, outside sentinel, and A. T.
Russler, cipher correspondent.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21
Meeting of West Virginia Lawyers.

The annual meeting of the State
Bar Association. in session at Charles.
ton this week, closed on Tuesday
night with a banquet given by the 10
cal bar to their visiting brothers.
In the afternoon the association
elected Wesley Mollahan, OF Charles
ton, president; Robt. McEldowney, OF
New Martinsville, p. J. Crogan, OF
Kingwood. J. Williams, of Lewisburg
and ]. f. Barron, of St. Mary's, vice
presidents. w. N. Miller, of Parkers-
burg, was elected treasurer, and 7. M.
Garvin, secretary Executive COM
mittee, W. P. Willy, ID. c. Weston
haver, B. M. mbler, H. Nj. Russell,
aud g. l.. Price. Delegates to the
National Bar Association. John Bias
sell, OF Clatksburg, Stuart w. Wal
ker, Of Martinsburg, and d. c. Gala
CHER, of Charleston. Mr.. d. c. Wes-
tenhaver was elected delegate to the
Virginia Bar Association, and d. B.
Lucas as alternate.
The next place of meeting viii be
in this city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21
Unclaimed Letters.

Following is list Of unclaimed let.
tiers remaining in the post office al
Martinsburg, Jan. 10, 1899. If moi
calledfor will be sent to the Dead
Letter Office at Washington, Jan. so
1899. Persons calling FOR them will
say advertised
]. b., b. O. Johnson, Geo. w. Milan
Edward Mccormick, Miller and Mill
err, Miss Lorena Nelson, Miss Eller
M. Harrison, Miss Loney Shirley
Mrs. Jennie Smith, Miss Julia Seaton
Henry Stewart, Mrs, JOS. Wilkins,Jr.
and Mrs Lizzie Youart.
ALEX CLoHAN, p. M.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

Miss Hetfie Rodrick entertained the
Tuesday Afternoon club aud mum
Der of other friends at her home on
East King street on Tuesday evening.
The evening was spent in playiu q
crokinole and various other games.
Refreshments were served Those
present were: Misses Eleanor Tabb,
Amelya Boak. Louise Suodgrass,
Mary North and BESSIE BOYD; Messrs.
George Viewer, Kelley and Steve
Snodgrass, Leonard Sparrow, William
Hill, Roy c. Hecox and DR.. C. w,
Link.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

A meeting of the Berkeley County
Anti Saloon League is called to meet
at the First NJ. Il. church on Tuesd ay
at 1890 p. m, Jan. as. All who are
in sympathy with this movement aud
are willing to cooperate with it are
cordially invited 10 be present.
The object OF this League is TO Co
operate with the State Anti.Saloon
League to which it is auxiliary in the
creation of a wholesome sentiment on
the subject of temperance, etc.
F. NJ wooDs. Pres.
LEE M, Bender, Sec'y.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21
An Aged Lady Passes Away

Mrs. Mary M. Rutherford, an aged
and respected citizen of Martinsburg,
departed this life early Tuesday morn
ing, at her home corner Maple avenue
and John street, aged 70 years, 6
months and 10 days.
Mrs. Rutherford bad been suffering
since last May with dropsy, but was
only confined to her bed one day be.
fore she died. She was born at
Smoketown and at an early age mar.
ried Mr.. Geo. +. Rutherford and
moved to this city, where she has
lived every since.
Mrs. Rutherford leaves one surviv-
ing brother and daughter, Mr.. Jas. M.
VanMetre OF this county, and Mrs. f..
Troxell, of this city.
The fun eral services were held
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock in the
United Brethren church. Rev. w. f..
Gruver officiating, Interment was
in Green Hill cemetery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

Mr.. George Smallwood. of Charles
town. while in Berryville, met with
an accident that cost him his life. Mr.
Smallwood was about to board train
on Monday morning at four O'Clock
to GO to his home when he fell beneath
the wheels and received injuries
which resulted in his death in about
an hour. He was forty eight years Of
AGE
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

Mr.. III. S. Cushwa, member of the
Legislature has introduced the follow.
ing bills before that body;
One authorizing the corporation OF
Martinsburg to fund at a lower rate of
interest its outstanding bonds.
Another for the city authorities of
Martinsburg to issue bond for water
works, etc.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

Read J. F. Thompson & Bro. s new
advertisement in this issue. They
are closing out their stock of winter
suits, overcoats and furnishing goods.
at greatly reduced prices, to make
room for their stock of goods. A call
at their store will convince you OF
what we say.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

The hardware store OF Mr.. l.. d.
Getzendanner, at Charlestown, was
broken into on Monday night, and a
lot Of pistols, razors. penknives. table
cutlery and spoons. to the value OF
$50 were stolen. The thieves entered
through side window. Martinsburg
is not the only place suffering from
burglars.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

Mr.. Newton ID. Baker, Jr., who has
Tor sometime been connected with the
law firm of Flick. Westenhaver and
Baker, will leave in about week for
Cleveland, O.. where he will JON a
big law firm and practice in that
place. Mr.. Baker while here made
many warm friends, who regret to see
him leave Martinsburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21
Y. n. c. A. Meeting at Cumberland.

I The twenty seventh annual conven
ton of the Young Mems Christian
Association of Maryland, Delaware
West Virginia and District of Colu N.
bia will be held at Cumberland, Md.
February 3-5, beginning Friday after
noon, and closing Sunday evening.
A strong program is being ar
ranged, and among the prominent
speakers will be Rev. Lewis S. Ham
lin, d. d., OF Washington, D. c.
w. B. Millar. who has been secre-
tary of the Christian Commission
during the war, will give an illus
trated address on Work in the Navy,
and Army Camps"
Specially able men will present the
college railroad and educational work,
and it is expected the music will be
conducted by Percy S. Foster, OF
Washington; the Bible studies by
VIM. II. II. Smith, and, if possible,
DIR. Geo. B. Reed, president oil Dick
inson College, will deliver an address.
The people of Cumberland will ex-
tend hearty welcome to all who at
tend. This invitation includes men,
bers of the associations, pastors, male
members of young peoples societies,
and delegates from the ladies' auxili-
aries and any man who is interested
in work for young men.
A reduced rate of one and one. third
fare for the round trip will be given by
the railroads. Entertainment will be
fully provided for those who notify
w. l.. Radcliffe, general secretary at
Cumberland, in advance. Further
particulars, credentials. railroad or
ders, etc, will be furnished by John
l.. Bateman
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21
Grand Musicale.

A grand musicale will be given by
the City Band on Thursday evening
next, at O'Clock, at the Central
opera house. The program will con
sists OF choice, up-to. date selections
by the band and vocal selections by
well-known talent of this city. The
concert is twice worth the price of ad
mission, which is only rs cents to all
parts of the house Have your seats
reserved at Quenzel's book store. The
following is the program which will
be we'll rendered:
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

Mr. ] Baker Kearfott is lying seri.
ously i'll at his home on w, John street
as the result of fall received about
two weeks ago. While walking along
the street he slipped and fell to the
pavement, but at the time he thought
he was not hurt and did not take any
notice OF it. About week ago he
was taken Ill with what he thought
was the grip, but it developed to be
from injuries received from the fall.
He is partially paralyzed in botlr~ his
limbs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

A delightful evening social was held
at the home of Mr.. Ray Caldwell, on
North Queen street, on Wednesday
evening. The enjoyment of the even
ing consisted in the playing of games.
and listening to vocal and instrument
tai music. A bountiful supper was
served.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

The Winchester Telephone com
pany, of this city, is making prepare
tons to extend its line to Hedges
vile. When this line is completed
the county will be pretty well covered
by the company.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

Lieut.. w. NJ Linch, of Company H,
of this city, First w. Va, in camp at
Knoxville, was presented with hand
some sword by the members Of the
company on Saturday last. Capt. "
Linch is general favorite with all the
boys of the company.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

AT meeting of the Chassis of Viz
ginia of the Reformed church in
Woodstock, on Tuesday, DIR. Hoff-
helms, of this city, was elected presi-
ident of the board of trustees of Mar
sanutten Academy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

The Daughters of the Confederacy
and the Confederate Veterans held
memorial services on Thursday after
noon, in memory of Gems. r. f. Lee
and Stonewall Jackson.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

Lovers of choice, high class and up
date musical selections, go hear the
City Band at the Central opera house
Thursday night. The program will
be grand one.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

Revival is in progress in the United
Brethren church. Rev. Gruver is
being assisted by Rev. Donavan,
large crowds are present nightly, and
much good is being done.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

Sunday was beautiful day and the
streets were thronged with pedes-
TRANS, glad to have the chance of en-
Toying the pleasant, invigoratiug
weather.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

Attend the City Band concert at the
Central opera house, Thursday night
next, commencing al o'clock. Ad-
mission 25 cents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

A little life may be sacrificed to a
sudden attack of Group if you don 4
have DR.. Thomas Eclectric Bitters.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

Capt. II. Clay Whiting, father-in-
law OF Senator Faulkner, died at his
home near Hampton, Va, on Wednes-
day morning, aged IS years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

We would again ask our writers t
send in their communications as early
in the week as they can.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

Rev. ]. w. f. kaufman, pastor Of
the German Evangelical Lutheran
church, at Cumberland, is dead.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

1t is rumored that trolly line will
soon connect Frederick and Hagers.
town.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

1t is rumored that as result of the
competition between the Winchester
Telephone company, which has re.
Gently extended its line to this city,
and the Bell company, which has
been in operation here for sometime
past. the latter company has cut It's
rental SO per year below the Winches.
ter company. This cut will likely be
met and a telephone war may result.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

Grip is still prevalent, though
somewhat abating.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21
PUBLIC SALES.

Joseph g. Kitchen will sell valuable
stock and farming implements on
Thursday, February 10, 1900
c. N. Stuckey will sell stock and farm
ing implements, Wednesday, March /,
1890
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

Mr. c. T Miller was confined to hi;
home this week by sickness
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

Prof. Gerhardt is lying very i'll at
his residence on Boyd avenue.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

Court was in session on Thursday
1t will convene again today.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21
A quiet but pretty wedding occurred

A quiet but pretty wedding occurred
at the Catholic parsonage Tuesday
morning last. The contracting par,
ties were Miss Eta M. Bricher and
Mr. Bruce E. Reed, both of Berkeley
county. Miss Rosa J. Eversole, of
near Martinsburg, acted as brides
maid and Mr.. Wager Fritz of Jefferson
county, as groomsman. Only a few
intimate friends were present. Father
Kelley performed the ceremony.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

Sheriff J. H. Smith is suffering from
the grip.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

Ms. Thornton Young is very Ill at
her home on West Burke street
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

Good morning, Mr.. Scott
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

Mr.. Albert Martin, son of Squire ].
w. Martin, is suffering with the grip.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

We have large and we'll selected
stock of Lap Robes and Horse Blauk-
cts. F. l.. BoIEy g. Bro.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

Canned Peas SC a can aud Canned
String Beans SC can at Felker's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

The new school board meets on
Monday night.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

ABOUT ume 10 revive the town
clock project.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

Miss Bessie Houseworth is suffering
vi h sprained wrist
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21

PART I.
l. March, Boston Commandry,"
q. M. Carter
2. Overture, Fest" Lentner
3. Vocal Solo, Selected Mr. G. A. Young
a. Selection from Opera Nabucco,
D. Darkie Characteristic, "Darkie
Tickle,"- ------.-D Dewitt
PART III.
l. Fackeltang, Witches Torch.
light Dance, ---- Meyerbeer
2. Vocal Solo, Selected
----.- Miss Rose Cunningham
3. Selection from Opera lie Ves-
tale" -.M ercadante
=. Waltz, My Dream" ----- Waldtenfel
3. Descriptive, Soldiers Life,"-
--------------- Keller Bella
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-20
COLONY FOR BAHIA HONDA.
New York and Virginia Men to Build
New Cuban Town.

HABANA, CUBA, June 1.-the first
colonization scheme I'm Cuba has been
started by a New York and virginia syn
dicate. with a capital of Sl20000oO, and
Hugh Kelly Of New York, as president
The site selected for the colony Is at
Bahia Honda fifty miles west Of Habana.
Tne new town will include the old village
Of that name. and will extend inland from
the coast four miles. Options have
been secured on 4O,OOO acres Of land along
the coast in the vicinity Of Bahia Honda,
and the ground has been laid out for two
immense sugar estates. tobacco planta-
lions, and truck farms.
A. Il. Rosser, who IS the engineer IN
charge OF the syndicate's plan. returned
from Bahia Honda yesterday. He reports
that no better site could be selected on
the island for colonization purposes. The
harbor Is in many respects better than
that Of Habana, and with a little dredg-
ing will make one of the best ports in the
world The land near the coast Will he
used for sugar-planting and cattle-rais-
ing. Tobacco will be raised inland. Me-
cbanics for the new settlement Will be
brought from New York. but the labor
inc class will come mostly from Virginia
ard the South. Agents are now In the
United States for the purpose Of organic
ing the colony, which will be started early
4hfs fall