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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19
JAMES w. WEAVER DEAD.
WeII-KnOwn Citizen of Page County
PASSES Away-Luray News.

LURAY, VA, August 1S.-(Special)-
Mr. James w. Weaver, one of the oldest
citizens of this place died at an early
hour this morning at the home Of his
daughter, Mrs II. c. Fravel, after a long
Illness. He was nearly 81 years of cge.
Mr.. Weaver was postmaster of Luray
from 1865 to 1885, and had long been IA
miliar figure in this community. He was
the father of Mr.. j. c. Weaver. Deputy
Clerk of the courts OF this county.
Mrs. G. J. Mauck died Of consumption
yesterday at the home of her husband, on
the Shenandoah river, northwest of
Luray She was a sister Of Elder Reuben
Stricken, of this county. and an estima-
BILE woman.
Mr.. Nell and wife, of Alabama, and Mr..
Fleming and wife, Of Fredericksburg, Va,
are spending a portion of the summer at
Mr.. John H. Reads on Court street. Mr..
Nell is a son Of the late Rev. +. ii. Nell,
ID. D.. so long the president of the South
ern Baptist Convention.
Mr.. w. t. Coons, Clerk of the County
Court of Culpeper county, was in Luray
yesterday and to-day.
Miss Ethel Lynn Berrey. daughter OF
Editor T. j. Berrey, Of the Page Courier,
is visiting relatives and friends in Madi-
son county, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19

Offers from Two Sources for iu
COtton-Mf1ls.


FALL RIVER, MASS. August BOZ
fers were made yesterday for the STOCK
Of nearly all the seventy print-cloth mills
I'm this city by the New York promoters
of the yarn-mil combination, which was
formed some time ago. The print-cioth
mills Of FAN River are controlled py
thlrty-six corporations. The treasurers
were asked 10 secure from their stock
holders an option on the controlling in
terest i'm the stock until December !. 1893
The prices offered for the stock OF the
various mills are for the most. part from
SIS TO $25 per share above the last-quoted
market price, Offers are made for thirty
corporations, with q combined capital OF
$lS.i53.700 The bids did not include the
Fail River Iron-Works Mills. or the
Parke, Robson, Slade. and Hargraves
corporations. Many treasurers are OPP
posed to the combination, but a large per-
centage of the stockh olders are said 10
be disposed to accept the offer.
No sooner had the offer by the English
syndicate 10 purchase the mills been an
nounced than IL became known that an
other and much larger syndicate had on
tered the field. and was busy, through a
New York man, in arranging matters pre-
paratory to making larger oner man
that OF the English people II Is
stated that the capital OF this new con-
Germ is TO be sl3j. 900 coo. at least. and TIA,
its aim is to control all the cottOn-mllls
I'm the country. under one management.
the purpose being 10 reduce the cost OF
production.
From present appearances the siiua-
ton may develop into an auction sale:
to all intents, Of 100000 worth Of Fdn
River cotton industries to the highest
bidder.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19
MUCH DAMAGE IN NANsEMOND.
The Storm Played Havoc With Crops,
Orchards, and Mills.

SUFFOLK, VA, August 1S-(Special)-
The terrific storm which has been pre-
vailing in this vicinity for two days has
caused considerable damage to crops, or
chards, mill property, &c.
Last evening the tin roof Of the Nanse-
mond Peanut Company's factory, Just
across the river from Suffolk. was blown
off. This morning break occurred IN
dam on the line OF the Suffolk and Caro-
lima railroad, at point about two miles
from Sunbury, n. c., and the rushing
waters carried away about fifty feet Of
Mr. Frank Cross's mill-dam at Sunbury,
which was cut in order to prevent greater
destruction. The Suffolk and Carolina
railway was damaged 10 such an extent
that the regular trains have not been able
to pass over il to-day. A wrecling train
was sent out from Suffolk, and it Is prob
able that the road Will be cleared to-
night or tomorrow morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19
.JININEZ LEAVES HABANA.
His Destination IL Supposed to lie
SantO Domingo.

HABANA, August 1S-Jiminez, who as
plres to the presidency Of the republic OF
Santo Domingo, left here yesterday for
Batabano. There he will take a steamer
for Santiago de Cuba. 1t Is said he re-
ceiyed cable dispatches from friends In
Santo Domingo previous to the departure.
He was accompanied by two friends.
They were all unarmed. A private yacht,
which has been placed at the disposition
OF Jiminez. will meet him at or off San
tiago, but JimineZ would not give the
name OF her owner.
Jiminez says he will unite all the Island
of Santo Domingo under one government
which will be greatly 10 the advantage OF
all parties. as IL will mean the formation
of a strong administration. He adds that
there are plenty of honest and competent
men TO fill the posts under him.
Jiminez asserts that the present cOndi-
ton OF affairs I'm Haiti. which country is
bordering on a revolution, lends Itself 10
the idea.
Jiminezs son will remain in Habana,
I'm order to wind up his affairs II his
father is successful in his Santo Domingo
expedition, his son will shortly Join him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19
MONEY NOT TO REAR, SAYS BRYAN
Statements Made to the Contrary
Are Not True.

LINCOLN. NEB., August 1S.--William
j. Bryan to-day stamped as untrue any
and all statements that he has abandon
ed or weakened on the silver question.
He denounces any such statements as
false. He said:
Il have been speaking of late nearly
every day, and any one taking the time
to read my speeches can bear witness
to the fact that l have discussed the
money question in every speech.
Reported interviews or accounts of
my speeches conveying a contrary view
are not correct.
New issues have arisen to fortify the
Democratic party in the struggle for
better government, and / favor an ag-
gressive fight all along the line.
MY faith i'm the American people forces
me 10 the prediction that the cause and
issues we advocate will surely win"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH.
BIZ THE DISPATCH COMPANY.

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19
DEATH OF MRS. ROSA MCLOUD.
A Very sad story-Happeningsf I'm the
City of Petersburg.

PETERSBURG. VA. August 1S.-(Spe-
claI)-Mrs. Rosa c. McCloud. aged 81
years. died at the Home for the Sick to-
day, it is supposed of blood-poisoning.
The case was a peculiarly sad one. About
two weeks ago Mrs. McCloud. accom-
panied by her husband and five small
children, arrived here from Eastern North
Carolina on their way TO Amherst county
Va, which they claimed to have once
been their home. The family when they
started from North Carolina had means
to get 10 Amherst, but owing TO sickness
of the wife and consequent delays their
little sum was exhausted in getting 10
Petersburg. and hence they could get no
further Mrs McCloud was so Ill that
she was sent to the Home for the Sick,
while her husband and five little children
were sent 10 the almshouse. where they
have been cared for ever since. Efforts
will now be made TO get the father and
children 10 Amherst.
JUNIOR ORDER OF AMERICAN ME-
CHANICS
Hon. Thomas b. Ivey, National Vice
Councillor of the Junior Order United
American Mechanics, left this morning
n,
Council of the order which meets next
Tuesday in annual session. Mr.. Ivey was
accompanied by Miss Lillian Tucker. Of
this city, who goes as ore Of the dele
gates of the Daughters OF Liberty from
Virginia. The Juniors orphan Home IS
located in Tiffn. 1t Is expected that the
reports to the National Council will show
an immense increase In the membership
of the order during the past twelve
months.
SURRY AND PRINCE GEORGE POLL
TICS.
The convention to nominate a candi-
date for the Legislature from Prince
George and Surry counties will meet at
Claremont on the 2Sth instant. Prince
George has elected its delegates, who ia
vor the denomination OF Mr.. A. r. Hobbs
for the House. Surry will elect on the
22d. and as It will have a majority Of
the delegates will control the nomination.
There are two or more candidates from
Surry.
Mr.. A. r. Hatch, a well-known citizen
Of Prince George. residing near Dispu-
tanta. broke one of his legs and badly
sprained the ankle Of the other a day or
two ago by jumping from his buggy while
a pair of horses he was driving were
running away.
Very heavy rains fell here last night
and at intervals during the day. The
new street railway was damaged in seve-
raj places and the streets were consd-
erably washed.
1t is reported that one Of the freight
cars Of Train 50, going South, was robbed
OF considerable merchandise last night
between AGREE and Emporia.
The Young Mems Christian Association
is arranging for a star course of enter
tainments for the coming season similar
TO those TO be given in Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19

Professor Bunsen was born on March
10. 1871. at Gottingen. where his father
was Professor Of Occidental Literature
in the theological faculty. He studied
In the university OF that town, devoting
himself particularly TO physical and ma
tural sciences. On leaving the univer-
sity. he went TO Paris. Berlin and Vienna
TO complete his education, studying year
In each Of these capitals.
Having, In 1888, taken his degree as a
teacher OF chemistry at Gottingen, he was
In 1896 appointed 10 succeed Wohler
as Professor Of Chemistry at the Poly
technic Institute, OF Cassel. Two years
later he was appointed assistant profess
sor in the University of Marburg; In 1871
he. became titular professor and subse-
quently director OF the Chemical Insti-
tute. In 1851 he went 10 the University
OF Breslau, and IN 49, passed 70
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19
NOTICE.


A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
STOCKHOLDERS OF The NATIONAL
BANK OF VIRGINIA Will be held az tho
banking house Of said bank, AZ the corner
of Eleventh and Main streets Ia the cry
OF Richmond, Va, on TUESDAY. the 5tl
day OF september. 1889, az II O'clock g.,
10 consider and vote on the recommends
ton OF the Board OF Directors OF said
bank 10 increase the capital stock thereof
from 800 900 to $4,000. Tor the purpo %
OF consolidation with the Citizens Ex-
change Bank. Of Richmond, Va, and also
TO consider and vote on an amendment
70 section 3 Of the articles Of association
OF said bank. 80 as 10 increase The NUM-
Der OF the Board OF Directors thereof ID
not exceeding twenty, and any changes
In the bylaws or the association wGieh
may then be deemed necessary and pro-
per.
The books for the transfer Of stock vii
be closed from August 2lst o. september
9th. both inclusive.
(SigneD GEORGE l.. CHRISTIAN.
au 4-dtSf5i President
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19

Madame Henry seems disposed to take
"All the worlds a stage.
And all the men and women merely
players"
knowing Frenchmen only, 1t is possible
that she may never be undeceived.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19
'au STU & Sat 5 y
RICHMOND COLLEGE.

FOUNDED 1882 COURSES LEADING
to b. A.. b. s., NJ A.. and Bachelor Of
Law. Eighteen professors. Three Law
professors. Ample libraries and laborato-
ries. $4,000 spent this year on new equip
ment. Moderate expenses. Session opens
September 2lst. For catalogue address,
President +. w BOATWRIGHT.
au 9th, Sa&Tul0t Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19

Roosevelt announces that he would not
accept the Republican vice-presidential
nomination If 1t were offered TO him. He
is evidently mo cheap man" now, and
proposes to have the very best his party
can give him or nothing. He probably
has his eye firmly fixed on 1904. He is
Young vet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19

contemporary remarks that among
the facts Implied by the order OF General
Otis closing the insuFgent ports in the
Philippines is an immediate shortage IN
Manila hemp. the price OF which adj
vanced In London from about ylS5 10 slyl
yer ton on the strength Of the news. The
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19
ADVERTISING RATES.
xYkrE INCH or LESS.

Ahovs rnaes are for 'eve.y day. OF S"-
,,or,,soments running consecutively
Reading notices in reading ma.''. 'yps'
1--WE lines or less. 81 in nonpariel' ieadso
ave lines or less. 70 cents. All notices OF
excursions whatsoever will be ciassed as
ord charged for. as reading notices.
card Of rates for more SPACE furnished
~, modification,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19
SATURDAY. ....-AUGUST ~, 1872

CORRESPONDENTS should not sehu
us speculations, predictions. or estimates
as TO the strength of candidates for the
United states senatorshp. What. we de-
sire is impartial reports of the proceed
ings Of county and city committees ana
Of other. public meetings. and results OF
primaries or conventions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19

In discussing funeral reform. the Roa-
noke Times says: THE funeral rites of
this day are, # might be said, much the
result Of fashion, and when the gist OF
the matter is obtained. it is found that
thousands of families deny and stint
themselves in order TO give their dead
funerals as proper as those of other
people"
There is no doubt about that.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19
SENATOR HAYWARD STRICKEN.
Attacked With ApopIexy Out In
Nebraska.

OMAHA, NEB., August Ex-senator Nj.
L. Hayward was stricken with apoplexy
wednesday at Brownville, Neb., where he
had gone TO deliver an address at the
Modern Woodmens picnic. He was APP
parently in good health and spirits up to
the moment of attack, and was sitting on
the platform chatting pleasantly with
friends while awaiting his turn TO speak.
Just as the presiding officer was about 10
introduce the Senator he was seen to
sway in his chair and then fall helpless
to the platform. Two doctors who were
in the audience speedily made their way
20 his side, and the members of the Wood
men formed I'm line TO keep the crowd
back. The doctors worked with him from
a little after IL o'clock. when he was
stricken, until almost 2 before the Sena-
tor recovered consciousness. He was
then removed to a residence near by,
where he now Is.
The wife and son of the Senator were
summoned from Nebraska city, and ar
rived on a special train during the after
noon with the family physician 1t had
been intended to remove Senator Hay
ward to his home during the afternoon,
and up to about 4 O'Clock It was thought
this could be safely done. About this
time unfavorable symptoms developed,
and II was decided TO abandon the at
tempt. After the Senator was somewhat
weaker. and while the doctors have not
abandoned hope, they admit he is in
very precarious condition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19

The price of tin cans is going up, to
meet the gradual increase in the price of
tin plate SO far, however. the price OF
canned goods has not been advanced.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19

ITO prevaricate like the dossier" threat
ems to become prevalent in view Of its
marked aptness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19

The Root regiments are to be practi-
cally independent of the South, 1t appears.
What, then, is Otis TO do for fighting
men.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19

Resolutions Of respect to deceased mem
hers passed by societies, corporations. as
,ociations. or other organizations VIII Dc
charged for as advertising matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19

De Cam seems to remain In the soup TO
an extent almost pathetic.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19

Uptown OFFICE. BRoAD-sTREET
PHARMACY, 5l9 EAST BROAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE, 1903 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19

Jimnez's forces met the Dominican
Government troops, and seem to be
'.thelrn." Ieastwise, nothing has been
heard from them Of late.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19
MEETINGS..
Citizens, Exchance

Nluztns' LXchange Bank,
Richmond. Va. August 4, 1899.
A GENERAL MEETING OF THE
STOCKHOLDERS OF the CITIZENS In
CHANGE BANK will be held at the said
bank, Ninth and Main streets. Richmond,
Va. TUESDAY, September s. 1893, az 40
O'clock. This meeting IS called I'm pur-
suance OF resolution Of the Board of
Directors OF the said bank, adopted Au-
gust ?, 1889. w. NJ HABLlSTON
President.
T. X. Sands. Cashier. au 5-td
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19

II is clear that Esterhazy II the modern
Munchausen. Those who know MN pes'
take him least seriously.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19

The Dreyfus trials seem TO indicate that
there is really no French equivalent for
fair play"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19

An Ietie-y and kilograms must be adj
sressed 10 THE DISPATCH COMPANY
Rejected communications will not be re-
,,,rprT
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19

lola is a photographer 1t appears.
Hence his skin, possibly, in making
pictures Of French life.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19
PROFESSOR BUNsEN DEAD.
Famous German Chemist Passes
Away at Heidelberg.

HEIDELBERG. GERMANY, August IS.
Professor Robert Wilhelm Eberhard
Bunsen. the chemist, is dead, aged SO
years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19

After a deadlock Of two months. Monroe
Leland Hayward was nominated on March
7, 1899. by the Republican caucus at Lin
coin, Neb.. as United States senator TO
succeed William V. Allen, and was elect
ed the next day. He was born In Sills-
boro', Essex county n. Y, December 2,
1910. At the outbreak Of the civil war he
enlisted i'm the Twenty New York
Infantry. and was afterward transferred
TO the Fifth Cavalry He was discharged
in December, 1862, owing to disability
arising from sickness. on returning
homo he entered Fort Edwards College
Institute. where he completed his edu-
cation. His father had removed to WIS
consin. and young Hayward followed
He studied law at Whitewater and
came to Nebraska in 1867, settling at Ne
braska City where he has resided ever
since. and practiced his profession. He
never held any Office except that OF MEM
hers of the State Constitutional Conven-
ton. in 1873. and a short term on the
bench in 1886, when he filled out the re-
mainder Of term by appointment from
the Governor.
He was the Republican candidate for
Governor last fall, cutting the fusion ma
iority down from 1900 to 1900 He has
a wife. one daughter, and two sons, one
Of whom, Edwin p, Is surgeon In the
United States army, and William II. is a
lawyer. and was a captain in the Second
Nebraska Regiment during the late war.
Mr.. Hayward has accumulated COM
Portable fortune.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19

"Never touched us'--that West Indian
siorm-except 10 sweep and scour the
streets for us.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19

All letters recommending candidates for
,mce must be paid for TO insure 'heir
cubl,cntion. This is a long-standing RUE
AZ OURS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19

The Beers also seem to like to have the
last word.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19

Alger out of politics? Certainly. Put
out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19

some go 10000. she feels now at last 'ha'
she can afford TO do so.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19

Mrs. Hetty Green is TO take holiday,
II is announced. Having scraped together
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19
ST. JAMES SCHOOL,
CHARLOTTE HALL SCHOOL,

CHARLOTTE HALL SCHOOL,
CHARLOTTE HALL. MD. CST. MARY'S
county,. Founded lX4. A thoroughly es-
tablished Military Academy, IN proximity
to Baltimore and Washington. Estate OF
325 acres. Healthy location. Safe home
for boys. Board. wash, and tuition, $50
per scholastic year.
GEORGE NJ. THOMAS. A. NJ,
au 3-39t Principal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19
EDGEWORTH BOARDING AND DAY
SCHOOL FOR GIRLS,

REOPENS SEPTEMBER q. lss9.
Thirty-seventh Year.
Mrs. IL. y. LEFEBVRE. Principal; Miss
T. d.. Huntley. Associate Principal: l23
and l2i west Franklia street. Baltimore.
Md ~ 22-Sa& N2m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19
HAMpDEN-siDNEY COLLEGE.

THE l2iTH SESSION WILL OPEN
WEDNESDAY, September 18th. For cat
alogues apply 10
RICHARD MILWAINE, President.
HamDden-Sidney. va.
jy s-Tu, Th&SaSw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19
hoy KILLED ny 4 SHARK.
An Occurrence Unprecedented In
JacksOnville's History.

JACKSONVILLE FLA, August IS
Delano Wood, a 1J-year-old boy. while
bathing in the river at Panama, near
this city. was bitten by a shark and died
from his injuries four hours after
the accident. His left leg was al
most torn from his body. and so badly
lacerated that surgical aid was of no
avail. The accident is Unprecedented IN
this part of the river. fully twenty miles
from the ocean. While small sharks nave
often been seen near the city, none OF
this size and ferocity have been known
within the memory Of citizens now living.
All weak places in your system effectu-
ally closed against disease by DeWitts
little Early Rsers. They cleanse the
bowels. promptly cure chronic constpa-
ton. regulate the liver. and fill you with
new life and vigor. Small, pleasant, sure;
never grippe. Bodeker Brothers. T. A.
Miller.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19

Old papers for sale at i5c. per hundred
at the Dispatch office.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-19
THE wOmAN's COLLEGE.

THE WOMAN's COLLEGE.
FREDERICK, MD, REOPENS SEP
TENDER 18th. Confers degrees. Con-
servatory OF Music and Art. School OF
Expression. Library. Laboratories, Gym
nasium. Enlarged accommodations. un-
riyalled climate. Endowment j.. H.
APPLE. A. NJ. President. je i-eodSst
DANDOLPH MACON ACADEMY FOR BOYS
III Conducted by Randolph Macon College. Best
eonipped In the South Ranks with best In y. X
Modern conveniences and appliances; gy N Asium,
etc, $50 r. SUMTER SMITH, Principal Bedford
City, Va. Is. W. Na.)
Oy s-Sa. Tu&Thi9D
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-12
"A MYSTERIOUS FRO.
CEEDING.

Habaus. July The local papers
devote columns to what they term "a
mysterious proceediOg.' They say
tba. the Spanish liner Huuberto Rod
rigusz left Habsna 90 Sunday morning,
carrying 40 American ofieer, whose
name is not given He behaved in a
friendly uaDoer toward all ;be passeu
gers. but when the vessel reached
Nrevitas be ordered the captain to keep
al! on board, then disem barked him
self. cent body of armed meu to
occupy the steamer, placed guard 10
;he telegraph efise, declined to allow
aoy messages to pass. took the uIgbt
traio for Camaguey. returned the :ol.
loving morning. released the ship and
lef, for Puerto Principe by train
Headquarters declines to give any ex.
plana,ion regarding ;he alleged incident.