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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-16
FEVER SITUATION.
THE SAME ENCOURAGING REPORT
FROM THE HOME.
TEE INSPECTION At PHOEBUS.
The Place Ia CIenn-The Quarantine
to he Raised To-Day-The Origin
OF the yandersIice Rumor-0ther
Notes of Interest.
Notes of Interest,

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, August 10
Special -Early this morning reports
were sent out from Phoebus to the effect
that the citizens there, enraged at Dr.
Vandersllces action in the quarantine
matter. had threatened that gentleman's
life. and were preparing TO make trouble
for others who were Interested in MAIN
tanning the quarantine. DR.. Vanderslice
IS in charge OF the situation in Hampton.
The explanation Of these rumors is this:
There was some excitement between l
and O'Clock this morning. occasioned by
the turning in OF a false fre-alarm by
unknown persons Several hundred peo-
pie congregated on the street and seve-
raj pistols were discharged. While there
might have been O desire on the part OF a
few in the crowd 10 create a disturbance.
the wiser heads got together and salts
fed every one connected with the affair
that the sooner all notion Of rioting was
banished the better IL would be for the
town. 1t Is not believed, however that
there would have been a serious outbreak
There is no denying the fact that the
people Of Phoebus are becoming wearied
over being hemmed IN so closely by the
strong Gordon now surrounding the place
Many people there believe they are being
imposed upon, but those who take a
broad view Of the situation accept the In
evitable, and have resolved to do all they
can TO prove TO the outside world that
Phoebus is entirely free from the conta-
gion, and that no danger IS to be feared
from that quarter.
yesterday, was concluded this afternoon.
and it can be stated authoritatively that
Phoebus is "clean" in every sense Of the
word as used by the health officers.
Surgeon White this afternoon invited
the health authorities of Newport News.
Hampton, and Norfolk to meet him at
the Chamberln Hotel tonight for the
purpose of discussing the situation and
considering the ACCESSIBILITY Of raising the
quarantine against Phoebus. Acting
Health-Oficer Hobson attended from shis
city. Tonight DR.. HObson rendered his
resignation TO the Council as acting health
officer in the present emergency. AS
quarantine officer of the port. he cannot
hold the other office. Or. Hobson mas
made an efficient officer. and the people
will always remember the manner in
which he took hold Of the health problem
nero NhitDl llt SHiibN-AfFti SNcAfs ne
was formerly health officer Of the city.
and is thoroughly acquainted with the du-
ties attached to the office.
The report from the Soldiers Home
this morning contains the same old
stereotyped news: mo new cases and no
deaths since August 7th." Many Of the
veterans are going back to the barracks
after spending several days In tents. The
quarantine line ~ Phoebus was greatly
strengthened to-day, and more men were
put on tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-16
No Hope for Young Duryca.
(New York HeraldD


Roosevelt Hospital physicians yesterday
gave up hope OF saving the life cf Walter
b Duryea. OF Glen Cove, J.. l.. who last
Monday Owed into only three feet u
water at oyster Bay. L. l.. and broke his
neck at the hfth vertebra. II was SAID
late yesterday afternoon that he would
hardly live through the night.
He Is a private patient in the hospital
and has been under the constant care Of
Drs Able and Fisk. OF No. u west Fiji
t.eth street HIS father l.. A. Duryea u
wealthy starch Manufacturer OF Glen
Cove. has hardly LEFT his side since no
was taken % the hospital last Friday
Or. Able paid what was probably his
last visit 10 the patient yesterday morn
ing. for he left the city immedilteiy at
tcrward. not % return until tomorrow.
Immediately after tho accident the bone
was set and the head ard shoulders
placed I'm an uumOyabie mould of plaster
Of paris. but the spinal m rrow had re-
ceived such an injury that the entire body
was paralyzed.
Mr.. Duryea is 20 years old re had al
ways been interested IN athletic snorts,
and 20 this Is attributed the remarkable
vitality he has shown, which FOR timo
led 10 the hope that he might recover.
He has been perfectly conscious since
the accident. and fully realized his condi-
ton, even yesterday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-16

Proposed Road from Augusta to
acknowledgements Interested.


ATLANTA, GA, August 1.-THE Con-
stitution tomorrow will say:
THE Seaboard Airline has started a
surveying party from Augusta TO run
line to its road at Athens, shortening the
distance between this city and Augusta.
Next week, the application for a charter
will be advertised in each county through
which the road will run. The name Of
the line will be the Chattanooga. Augusta
and Charleston Airline. It's incorpora-
tors will be:
Goodwin Rhett. George w. Williams.
Jr., c. Walburn, w. 3. Chisholm, Of
Charleston, S. c.; Thomas w. Alexander
Boykin Wright, j. d. Dawson Paul Mus
tin, Charles S. Heard, James u. jack
son, Of Augusta, Ga; S. w. Travers,
Edmund Randolph Williams, of Rich
mond Va.
a survey has been made from Augusta
TO Charleston. There is reason TO be-
lieve that the road will be built from
Athens to Augusta, and on TO Charleston.
Between Athens and Augusta there is
some good farming territory without a
railroad outlet. From Augusta to Char
lesion the territory is not so good.
From Athens to Charleston construction
would be very expensive. The state OF
Georgia would probably be willing TO
sell the Northeastern road, which OK
tends from Athens TO Lula, thirty-nine
miles
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-16
ENIPORIA.
4 Fire-Kitcher Dnmaged-Personnl
Notes.

EMPORIA. VA. August 15.-(SpeciA)-
An alarm Of fire was given this morning
and it was found that the kitchen # DIR.
J. r. Jones' which IS attached TO the
dwelling was i'm flames. The bucket bri-
gade promptly responded. and succeeded
i'm oxtinguishing the fire before II reach
cd the main building, The kitchen, how
ever. was badly damaged.
Mrs Stopewall Jackson and her grand
daughter Miss Christian, spent the after
noon in Emporia on yesterday. Mrs. Jack
son was returning. from a stay at the
Buffalo Lithia Springs.
Rev J. K Mason. Of Louisville. KY,
is spending "a short time at his old home,
Homestead" in GrecnesYille county.
Senator r. b. Turnbull and DR.. Nor
borne Lewis. both of Lawrenceville, were
in town to-day.
Misses Sarah and Sue Mason, Of Wash
ington j. c.. are visiting at "Alidheld,"
the home Of Mrs +. II. Cooke.
Mr.. and Mrs. Whitfield, of Weldon, y.
c.. were I'm Emporia on yesterday.
Mr.. Andrew Briggs. Of Richmond, is
visiting at his brothers, MIR. w. II.
Briggss of Village View, I'm South En-
pOria.
Mr.. w. T. Bailey left on yesterday TO
spend a short time with his family. who
are summering at Amherst Courthouse.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-16
STAUN TON.
Must slow Up--PropOscd Enterprise
Briefs.

Must slow Up--PropOscd Enterprise
Briefs.
STAUNTON. Va. August 15.-(Special)
Polce-Justice W. II. Landes has notified
the Chesapeake and Ohio railway authori-
ties that they must strictly observe the
city ordinance, which requires all trains
90 run at a rate not exceeding eight miles
am hour in the city limits. 1t is coutended
that many Of their trains greatly exceed
The Rev. j. :. Currel. OF Washington
and Lee University. Is in town. meeting
the local alumni of the university. He
has been conducting services. too, for the
Rev Robert G. Gilmore at the Third
Presbyterian church. and at Olivet chapel
There Is a movement on foot 10 estab-
fish a condensed-milk factory here. 1t is
proposed 10 have such a plant as will en-
plOy thirty men, Mr.. o. X. Lapham is at
the head Of the scheme suggested. The
parties are awaiting the ascertainmcnt Of
the question whether or not the farmers
can supply quantity Of milk sufficient
TO keep the factory az work al all times
Extensive Improvements have been mad
to the mause OF the First Presbyterian
church. so that now IL is now one of the
pretticst residences In town.
The Stanton Gas Company is extending
its system Of pipes, putting gas I'm several
streets hitherto not provided with that
light.
Hon. William T. McCue, chairman Of
the CITY and county Democracy. has called
a meeting of his committees for saturday
August 18th. 30 decide on date and plan
of the county convention TO name the
rarty's two candidates for the House or
Delegates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-16
CHARLOTTESVILLE.
\ Mp Seller In TrouLIc--t Mar
riaEc.

riagc.
CiiAkLOTT ESNILLE, VA. August T.. -
(Special)-Mr. Harry Gibson VINO has
been selling maps in this city for some
ume' has been arrested, charged with
forgery Mr.. Il. y. Shackelford signed
Tor one Of the maps. 10 be paid for on
delivery. Some days later ne received a
iettcr from the publishers of the maps.
IN Atlanta. saying they had received Glib
sons order for twenty-five maps and
Shackelford's endorsement of the order,
ana would ship. as Shackclfords rating
was satisfactory. This led 10 the arrest.
Gibson claims TO b. I'm ignorance OF the
use Of Mr. SnackclfOrds name.
Dir. Lewellyn ID. Booth and Miss Ellie
Booth are quite I'll at their home on
Ridge street.
At the home Of Mrs. Susan Z. Miller,
near Free Union, her daughter. Miss Ber-
tie, was married this morning 10 Mr. r..
Lee Lynn. prominent young business
man W Roanoke city, the Rev. J ". Buzz
ton creating. The bride was atured in
"a hands me gray mOusseline de sole. made
over gray SILK. with yoke Of white silk
mull over white tatcta silk. and ribbons
TO correspond. The collar was fastened
with b autiiul diamond brooch, the gilt
OF r. friend
The. bride was the recipient Of many
valuable presents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lynn left for this city.
ana TOOK the train for the springs. where
they will spend their honeymoon.
Mrs. Lynn IS an accomplished and at
bora College md comes Of the we'll
known COincr family, OF Augusta county.
Mr.. Lynn belongs 20 the Lynn family.
of Prince William.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-16
Winchester Notes.

WINCHESTER, VA, August 15.-(Spe-
cial)-Daniel Moss died near here to-day,
after q short illness of paralysis Of the
brain. He was 50 years Of age. During
the civil war he was a Jesse scout, and
was attached to Sheridan's headquarters.
He died in poverty.
Horace Brown and Miss Josie Corbin. a
well-known couple of Buena Vista, Va,
left that city yesterday and were married
in Hagerstown. They alighted from the
train at Vaudeville, near here. and, driv-
ing cross country to Clear Brook. took
the Cumberland Valley train for Hagers-
town. They returned last night to Bruce
town. in this county, and are now at the
residence of Mrs. Samuel Boden, a SISTER
of the brides.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-16
H7s-4 aMfyns TOMS rrsSGws
ole WI1eLEoN110ze
RALEIGH's BUDGET.
The state Library-The Govcrner
u-idcrs-nrlefs


RALEIGH. N. c.. August l5.-spee.si.l
The State Library and the library OF thu
Agricultural and Mechanical College are
not TO be catalogued by the card system.
The State Library Trustees have recently
sold 500 worth OF the Colonial records.
The new Raleigh gas company is pro-
pairing 20 issue $4,000 Of bonds. the rro-
ceeds to be used for equipping a new
plant.
The state Treasurer will Tomorrow
open the bids for the $1,000 North Caro-
Ina ten-year 4 per cent. coupon bonds,
to be issued for the purchase OF the penl-
tertiary farms No bids under l4 will
be considered.
Governor Russell was inclined 70 object
70 the Corporation Commissions en-
ploylng counsel FOR the injunction cases
thinking IL was his prerogative. Nov
ne mas decided 10 accept the counsel en-
ployed-Connor. OF Wilson. and Sim
mons, Pou d Ward, OF Raleigh He adds.
though, Messrs. j. c. l.. Harris and
Charles a. Cook. The State will pay
counsel. as the commission has no APP
preparation for this purpose
Or. Cooper Curtice the State Veterl-
marian, Will recommend for better con-
troll and suppression of splenic-fever to
the Federal Government stricter
quarantine and better defined quarantine
lines. To the state authorities he will
recommend that the driving OF cattle from
infected free-range counties to uninfecs-
ed stock-aw counties be prohibited.
The Raleigh township school bonfs,
which sold for ils. are advertised for safe
az 1885.
The" Board OF Trustees Of the State
University are called 10 meet here on
the 10Th, 10 attend TO some matters OF
routine business. and specially 10 elect
a dean Of the law school
Mrs. A. u. Andrews and daughter. Miss
JAMIE, will sail from Liverpool on the I'D
after 4 three mnnfhs trim 20 Enrnnn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-16
Nfnnnssns Mention.

MANASSAS, VA. August 15.-(speciaL)
Mrs. Henry Bryant, Of this place, died
yesterday morning from heart-trouoie.
she leaves d large family.
Mrs Newton Earers. Of Alden, died sun
DAY morning from typhoid-fcver. She was
about 20 years old and a devoted Chris
uan. Seven children and a husband sur
vive hcr. Rev. ID. T.. Blakemore, of TINS
;. ace. conducted the funeral services yes
torday evening
Mr. Edward Tredick. of Philadelphia,
who has been visiting Hon. i. r. Mere
9TH returned home yesterday morning
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-16

HARRISONBCRG. VA. August Is -
(spocial)-Thc Rockingham Horse and
Colt show. which opens here tomorrow
bids fair 10 De the most successful eX-
hibtion of the kind ever held i'm the Val
ley There are 2lO entries. which en-
braces Perchcron. Hackney, Morgan and
Cleveland Bay. stations and their colts,
and o. fine lot OF gated saddlo-horses,
roadstors. and hunters. There viii be
running and trotung races and jumping
contests both days of the show.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-16
MAJ. ROBERT II. WHITE RESIGNS.
As lie Was on the Retired List, His
Action Is Surprising.

WASHINGTON. August 15.-The resig-
nation of Major Robert II. White. United
States army. retired, has been accepted
by the President.
MAJOR Wnite was in the Medical De-
partment. and retired I'm July, 1898, at his
own request, after thirty-years' service.
He was appointed from Virginia. No rea-
son is given for his resignation, though
he Insisted upon its being accepted
IL is unusual for retired officer TO re-
sign. especially as he relinquishes the
pay amounting TO three-fourths of the
rank he held at the time of retirement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-16
Cricket Rccord nenten.

LONDON. August 15.-In the fifth and
last test cricket match between Austria
liza and England. begun at Kensington
nings to-day was all out for $40 runs.
The score of the English cricketers
beats the previous record In test
match-namely sol runs-scored by Aus
tralia in 1884.
At the close Of play to-day the Austria
Hans I'm their first innings had scored 22O
runs for five wickets down.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-16

HEISS.-Died al the residence or her
son-in-law. Carl Ruehmund. No. D6 east
Leigh street Tuesday, August u. 1883.
Mrs. ELIZABETH HESS, IN the cath
year OF her age.
Her funeral will take place from 81.
Johns German Lutheran church. cqrnsr
OF Eighth and Marshall streets. THIS
"wednesday AFTERNOON az o'clock.
Friends invited to attend.
PICKETT. Died. at her husbands
residence. 2os Pocahontas street. Man
chester. at $50 =. NJ. August ID. 1850.
Mrs. MARTHA W.. beloved wife Of Wil-
liam J. Pickett. In the 9th year Of
her age.
Funeral from above residence THIS
wednesday, AFTERNOON al 4 o'clock.
Friends and acquaintance Invited 20 at
tend. .t. 49,
intermsnt In Maury Cemetery. ..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-16
WILL RETURN WITHOUT PAPERS
Alleged Atlanta Embezzier Hauled
In I'm New York.

NEW YORK, August 15.-Robert Wal
lace Mattison. formerly employed as a
clerk in the Fourth National Bank Of At
lanta. Ga, and who is alleged to have
embezzled S2.OO0 of the banks funds, was
arraigned before a United States commits
sioner to-day. Afattison was arrested in
this city on Thursday last.
Mattison said that he was anxious 90
get hack 70 Georgia and stand trial. He
waived examination and consented to re-
turn without waiting for formal requisi-
ton papers. He will be sent back to At
lanta tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-16
salem Marriage.

SALEM. VA. August 15.-(Special)-
Professor French Srother. of Mexico
M0.. and MIS-. Bette a. Potter of Salem,
eere united IN marriage saturday night
.t the residence of Mrs ". w. ST. Clair.
on Tleh street, by Rev. II. G.. V. Camp
tou " the Presbyterian church. Pro-
f..sor strother g. prominent teacher,
end is Superintendent OF Schools in
Audran county Mo. Mr.. and Mrs.
su1ther viii so 20 their home, at Mexico
Ir Oil. CAN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-16

gerous velocity. the seas are piling UP
heavily. showing the storms approach.
The Weather Bureau has warned all ship
ping that dangerous gales are TO be ex-
pccted. and sailing vessels and small
steam craft are hugging port. The life
saving stations along the coast between
Cape Hatteras and Cape Henry have all
been told Of the storms approach. The
tide this afternoon was the highest in
months
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-16
sE.poARD RAILWAY COMPANY.
Tint TO BE the Title Of the Williams
Consolidation

ATLANTA. GA. August IA meeting
OF the stockholders OF the Raleigh and
CASTOR Railroad Company will be held
al Raleigh, n. c., September 9Th, 20 con-
slider the terms and conditions upon
which that property may consolidate with
the seaboard and Roanoke. the RaleIsn
and Augusta AIRLINE. the Carolina Cen
trail, the Georgia. Carolina and Northern
the Durham and Northern, the Roanoke
and Tar River and the Louisburg roads
The consolidation OF these roads Is pre-
liminary TO the FORMATION Of tho 6aahoa I'd
Railway Company. which win include the
Seabosrd Airline system. the Georgia
and Alabama Railway Company, and rhe
Florida Central ana Peninsuiar Railroad
Company.
The financial details are. being arranged
by Mr.. Jehn SHELTON wiiksms. Of Rich
mond, Va. and Mr.. j. WiliissA fVdden
dorf, Of Baltimore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-16
A wHEAT-GRowERs' CONVENTION.
south Carolina Farmers Follow I'm
the Footsteps of Georgians

GREENWOOD, s. c., August 1.-THE
Wheat-Growers' Convention Of South Ca
rolina was in session here to-day. Near
~ 500 farmers from different sections Of
the State were present. Representatives
from Georgia and elsewhere were in at
tendance. and they were made members
Of the convention. The object Of the con-
vention is TO encourage wheat-growing in
the State.
During the morning session there were
short discussions on wheat culture, and
several important addresses were deliv-
cred in the afternoon. The organization
Of the Wheat-Growers' Convention in this
State is the outcome of work already in
augurated in Georgia, the effect of which
IS now being felt in South Carolina.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-16

SOUTH BOSTON. VA. August 15.-(Spe-
cial)-A louth-bound freight train on the
Durham Division Of the Norfolk ana
Western railroad ran of the track this
evening between South Boston and Hous-
ton. thir0-n cars, some containing
merchandiso and some coal were derailed
The spreading of the track was the cause.
No persons were injured The track is
tern up several hundred Yards.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-16
The Azores Quarantine Portugal.

PONTA DEL GADA, AZORES IS
LANDS. August 15.-An communication
between the Azores Islands and Portugal
have been interdicted on account Of the
seeming cases Of bubOnic plague which
nave been discovered at Oporto. No ves-
sells. merchandise, or mails from Portugal
viii be admitted at any ports Of these
Islands.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-16
BRAZILIAN MEDALS DISTRIBUTED.
Continuation OF the Festivities Mt
Rio .Janeiro.

RIO JANEIRO, August 1.-the
medals-two OF sold. thirty Of silver, and
iifty Of copper-struck at tho mint hero
In celebration OF the visit Of President
Roca Of the Argentine Republic were
distributed to-day They arc similar 20
those distributed In honor OF Admiral
Walker, United States navy.
The international festivities continue.
The statue To the Duke Of Caxlas was
unveiled to-day; there were "A number of
picnics, matinecs were given AZ tho
theatres. and the warships took part in
the inauguration OF q central railroad
station.
Everything, however. Is II an official
character, ana there Is no popular out
burst of enthusiasts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-16
RELIGIOUS WAR IN LONDONDERRY.
Rival Factions Wreck One Church
and stone Another.

LONDONDERRY. August l5.--An Irish
party wrecked a Methodist church here
yesterday evening, while its opponents
stoned the Catholic chapel
The Mayor has issued proclamation
empowering military officers to act as
magistrates and additional soldiers and
police have been called out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-16
DIED FROM HIS WOUNDS.
Michigan Lawyer Had Cut His
Throat Owing TO Dependency.

GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. August 10
Hiram Fletcher, aged 10, senior member
OF the law firm Of Fletcher & VANITY, and
ern Michigan, died to-day. the result II
having cut his throat with a razoy yes
to-day
Mr.. Fletcher had long been treated for
general ill-health and insomnia, the re-
suit of overwork. He was very despOnd-
ent over his physical condition. Mr..
Fletcher had been very prominent IA the
public life OF the city and State. He was
a Democrat in politics, ana was widely
known as a lawyer Of fine abilities and
highest integrity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-16
NEW THING UNDER THE Sun.
Reunion OF Er-Siuve-HoIders aud
slaves Probable

CHATTANOOGA. TENN. August It.
A reunion Of ex-slave-holders and slaves
viii probably be held IN this city during
the latter part Of September the exact
date not having yet been decided upon.
some Of the most prominent citizens
North and South will make addresses at
the reunion. the first OF tho Kind ever
held.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-16
REORGANIZATION Postponed.

NOTTOWAY COURTHOUSE. VA. Au-
gust 5.-(special)-A meeting was called
here to-day for inc purpose OF reorga niz-
ng the local camp of Confederate Vete-
ans, bur owing o. the extreme inolenencv
of the weather the attendance Was very
small, ana me meeting was postponed
ance g. expected. Arrangements viii then
DE made for a big reunion and barbecue
or Dicrlc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-16
THREE KILLED AT 4 CROSSING.
Young Mnn and Two Girls Victims
of a Railroad Accident.

READING. PA, August 15.-Franklin
Hasser. aged 80 years. son OF the pro-
prietor of the Highland House, above
Kernersvile this county, and two lady
guests-Hilda II. and Gertie Fleishman,
Of Harrisburg, aged 20 and p years. re-
spectively-whom he was driving TO the
station there. were killed to-day by the
Lebanon Valley express, near that place.
IT is stated that Mr.. Hassler was warn
ed not to cross, but he thought he could
make il when the train came along at
a high rate Of speed. The horse was
killed, carriage wrecked and all three
killed instantly. The bodies were terri
bly, manged. being dragged for some dis
lance. Hassler was slightly deaf.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-16
COMBINE OF CIGARMAKERs.
Difficulty in Bringing About AR
rangement as to Prices.

NEW YORK, August l5.-Reports 10 the
cigar manufacturers in Key Wes,,
Tampa. and Habana, IS being organized
are current in the tobacco trade in this
city. Many Of the principal firms are
said TO have given options 10 the pro-
moters Of the scheme. 5ut as yet no
definite plans have been formulated. II
was learned on good authority to-day that
accountants are al work on the
books OF the firms from which options
have been secured, but considerable dili-
Guilty is expected in bringing about AZ
arrangement as 10 prices.