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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-05

especially devised to prevent accidents.
Three keys are necessary which are al
ways kept in the possession of different
officers and even If an outsider obtained
possession of them, it would be impossible
to manipulate the keyboard without in
structions.
Gibbons further says the mines and
their connecting cables are mum bered and
he asserts he would be able to identify
them if any part is secured.
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FEW SIGNS OF PEACE SENTI-
MENT IN CONGRESS
YESTERDAY.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.l

Washington with the Presidents expected
the chances There have been few signs peaceful sn
the
al once
War will it, This sthe
non the only Although there might
hardly
gessnn nwiun tooku
day
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THE MESSAGE GOES TO
CONGRESS- WEDNESDAY

was general air of relief and satisfaction
on all faces as though the air had been
cleared of doubt and the members firmly
resolved on what they deemed to be the
proper course of action, had set out to fol
low the course to its logical conclusion.
Secretary Long had apparently been
deputed as spokesman for. the meetine
and gave the above brief statement. AS
to the character of the message he refused
to speak. 1t was learned from other
sources, however, that the message is in
part review of Spain's course in the
present and previous wars in Cuba. That
it will contain some definite recon-.
mendations may be inferred from the re-
mark of one member:
"While can say nothing explicit con-
cerning the details Of the message" said
he, CT may say that 1t is strong, ex-
plicit statement and one with which Con-
gress will be thoroughly in accord. 1t
was suggested that Congress was pretty
thoroughly in accord with the Foraker
resolution but nothing more explicit
could be obtained
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TO TAKE AMERICANS FROM
HAVANA.

Havana, April 4.-The Mangroye and
Bache are expected here tomorrow to take
to Key West such Americans as desire to
go and also such others as can show good
reasons for leaving. Consul General Lee
has been authorized to hire merchant
vessels if necessary and will probably en-
ploy the steamer Florida of the Coast
line, due here tomorrow, the Mascotte
which is due Wednesday and the Olivette
which is due for an extra trip on Thurs
day. The Fern will remain there so far
as known.
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THE POPE1s PROPOSITION.

circles today that the Pope has not form
ally offered to mediate between spain
and the United States because he has not
been requested to DO SO by the two GOV
ernments. 1t is true, however, that the
pontiff has conveyed to Madrid his ardent
wish for the avoidance of q conflict, ana
has asked Spain to arrange for suspeh'
sion of Warlike measures or decisions.
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ESTABLISHED JUNE %, 1ss2-vOLs5.
MUST BE A TUB.
The Name of Our New Cruiser Is Said to
be Diogenes.

London, April 4.--The United States
officials here have been: singularly re.
ticent concerning the narne to be borne
by the new American cruiser purchased
last Saturday afternoon from the Thames
Iron works by Lieut.. Commander Col
WELL, q. S.naval attache here. She now
bears the unique name Diogenes, but
the government will undoubtedly change
this
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POPE INTERVIEWED.

Rome, April 4.-The Vatican refuses to
publish the text Of the communications
which have passed between the Pontif
Holiness has asked spain to arrange for a
suspension of hostilities in Cuba is con-
firlned.
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This Much is Known About Forth
coming Message.
Steps on Foot for Intervention by
the Great Powers.

WiIa Accept No Mediation
by Priest or King That Does Not Accept
Cuban Independence, Unless the Insur-
gents Are Willing No Approaches
Have Vet Been Made to Officials at
Washington, Though Ministers There
Have Been Conn nan unicsafed With.
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THE WEATHER.

Washington, April 4-Forecast for
Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont,
for Tuesday: increasing cloudiness, fol
lowed by snow or rain Tuesday night.
Northwesterly winds.
Boston, April 4.-Local forecast for
Bo ston and vicinity for Tuesday: In
creasing cloudiness and probably rain or
snow during the afternoon or night.
North to east winds.
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dock here, received unexpected orders to
proceed to Havana tonight and sailed
Immediately. The usual exciting runors
regarding trouble in Havana ran riot at
ter her departure.
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oFEER FOR STEAMSHIPS.

Halifax, n s., April 4--The Domlh-
ion and Atlantic railway company wa'
asked today for the lowest cash price Tor
it's steamers Prince Edward and Prince
Rupert, for the United States govern
ment.
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Conclusive Proof of Purchase OF
Submarine Mines
By Spanish Government on Three
Different Occasions.

The Machines Were Destined for Four
Lieut. Coawe1I HAS Investigated the
Facts and Made "a Report to This Gov
ernment-Clinches Belief i'm Spanish
Responsibility for the Disaster TO the
Maine.
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Local Weather Report.

Local Weather Report.
Por tland. Me-. April 5.-The local
weather bureau Office records as to the
weather are as follows:
s a. nj. Barometer 30.050: Thermom-
eter q, Dew Point IL; Humidity 55;
Wind W; Velocity 4: weather. clear.
sp. m. Barometer 30.057; Thermom-
eter SO; Dew Point %; Humidity 81;
Wind SW: Velocity q; weather clear.
Mean daily thermometer 2s; maximum
thermometer 80; minimum thermom-
eter II; maximum velocity wind, 20, S;
total precipitation 0.
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Weather Observation.
The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, April 4, taken
at 8 p M, meridian time, the observa
tion for each section being given in the
order: Temperature, direction Of wind.
state of weather:
Boston. SO degrees. S. p. cloudy New York
40 degrees, S, p.cloudy; Philadelphia. a
degrees. S. clear: Washington, A
degrees. s, rain; Albany. 81 degrees,
NV. cldy; Buffalo, 20 degrees. n, cloudy;
Detroit, % degrees, NE. p. cloudy; Chicago
rs degrees, NE. cloudy; St. Paul, "a de-
grees, NE, clear; Buron. OAK, 36 degrees.
N, clear; Bismarck, Il degrees, N.
p. cldy; Jacksonville, 70 degrees, Sc,
clear
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Continued on Second Page.
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institution founded for the benefit of the

institution founded for the benefit OF The
agricultural classes. 49,
In addition to the programmes, which VIII
soon be published in Tho Post. the coming
convention viii, IL is hoped, provide an OBJ
portunity for the personal inspection by
the farmers Of the State OF the experiment
station and the agricultural Investigations
conducted by Il. Parties who have reud
the free reports published b The station
and who may wish to see the worK under
way and inspect The buildings and ground
OF our Agricultural college Viii find this
n convenient time TO visit the institution.
Agriculture. dalrying, horticulture. live
stock. mechanic arts. civil engineering aud
tho sciences related 10 aDd bearing upon
these industries VIII be seen In a new light
by nome OF those In attendance.
During The summer season the large
buildings and some Of the extensive equip"
ment Of tho college are but little used be-
causc of vacation. and the board Of d.
rectors OF the college have consented that
these be used in entertaining az many Of
the aRriculturists or Texas as desire Il
come al the time designated. The liylnl
expenses Df those In attendance VIII BIZ
small and the officers OF the college viii dc
all that they can for the comfort OF par
ties present.
Let every stockman, horticultural oil
farmer who can come. or who thinks that
any one subject should be discussed az thii
melting, write TO that effect and make any
suggestions that may possibly contribute
10 the succfss Of the important convention
10 be held j. II. Connsll.
Pioictsor OF Agriculture and director Of
Station
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our great feet. no longer held In restraint
by the anchor of diplomacy taking up It's
position around the entire bland. block
fdes every port, closes every avenue Of
escape, or assistance, closes. in fact, its
communication with the outside World. as
| It's very cable ends on American soil
Then arrogant Spain, despairing OF the
| concession OF further delay, seeing her
doom plainly written in the book OF fate,
| VIII yield 70 superior force and possibly
without the shedding OF one drop OF Ameri-
| oan blood, agree 10 evacuare Cube forever
She may, in accordance with her barbarous
! false pride, make faint display OF re-
distance. that, however, doeg not aficc. the
| real bearing Of my contention,
| May moi this plan, as suggested explain,
| In measure. nany OF her recent IN
| consistent ncisy Yet In thu preparatory
| game of strategy we have been playing
Tor 20 many months. neither spain nor
ourselves have seemed To iote the inevlta-
bic loss o. her large army. do not ignore
| the fact that so long rs She refuses 70
yield 10 our demands she must. perfume
lorIly at least, be prepared % defend CUBA,
/ but that this army left TO us tseemlnD
fate In Cuba IL possibly the outer key
TO this riddle should be patent to all.
| Knowing as Spain has for so long a.
| time that war must be eventually wased
| unless she surrendered the Island TO tho
| Clhans. certainly she must lens since
have determined upon Yielding when the
! critical hour arrived. How oiher'sse ae-
T, ccun, for her poor abandoned army u ~
UNNECESSARY that | should take IN space
| with arguments showing tha, thu capture
| Of Cuba (undrr anything approsehsrs pres
ent coBdIt.ons) Is but question o' Jew
| DAYS. and Ii as certain as iny.hlns Coz
! i.o;led By human minds can be. WIN pnt
| small rcrtion OF our fett we coein ~
| blockade alone starye the Spaniarhs into
| submission. while the balance. ani tnr
host of our yesgeis were seeking out the
eneny'g squadron IN It's own waters Even
then We could amply guard our own coast
i,r, as stalled in inc last issue 81 me
| Army and Navy Register, with navy
now equal t. two such as Spain can pre-
sent" we would have ships spffcient Tor
any emergency. We could bombard H1-
! yana or find landing place elsewhere
for any number OF troops We might Wish
10 send. etc.
But all ihie Is aside from my purp,ss.
which IL merely 70 show that the SUE
gesiion ! mako is so simple thar the MIN
| istry at Madrid and Captlin General bianeo
at Havana must understand II as well a.
We Again. therefore. ! VIII ask, mas y
been and Is II still the intention o. spain
to leave this army 10 It's fatt' Had NOT
her iniiiistry positively determined against
war when II came 10 the last moment
would they NOT long months zlnce have
| concentrated powerful feet ~ Havana:
| strengthened lis Notifications and stored
IN coal aud food; or II funds failed thu n:
m their yessfls we're tmp~reiively needed
| ~ home. would they not hsrs Withdrawn
Is many Of their soldiers a. pofs'p's'
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few hundred at time. by slow degrees ana
under such varied excuses as wohld nat
uraliy have presented themselves? All
their actions can IN \ greater or lcss DE
gree be understood hut VIII history show
a case whore nation has, with over a
year for preparation. placed something IKE
one-ihird Of it's troops In n cul de sac.
knowing there was no possible avenue OF
escape?
1t may be objected that her navy can
be sent over for tho defense Of Cuba, but
naval experts VIII ! am sure, bear me out
IN the assertion that such fleet. we're
such o one in their possession and complete
al every point. could nat arrive IN even
two weeks time, and that before ihcn
Cuba would be IN our hands. We seem
to have considered every possible phase OF
war with Spain. We have discussed 'he
work o, our coast defense. the vessels q
the great feet at Key West, the probable
operations of the lying squadron and inc
ultimate capture Of Havana. yet We have
failed 10 note particularly Tho certain sorcsi
surrender OF Blanco and his army. ana
lie moral effect on 70 fckie a population
as that OF Spain.
Richard T.. Coleman
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sONrHENN POLITENEss.
Northern Wan Relates mn Experi-
cncr In Sew Orleans.

\ Northern Man Relates mn Experi-
cncr In Sew Orleans.
New Orleans Timor- Democrat.
II was given !. coed example Of Southern
politencsn the other night" said gentle-
man from The North. II had gone to tho
comus ball and had agreed 10 escort lady
home She was ALEC sLranger IN The city,
aud was stopping with some friends on
bourbon street. about three blocks the
other side Of tho opera house AZ Il was
only short distance. we decided 70 walk
Was. OF course, totally rnaarsinted with
the street. and when we had left the Lights
OF the opera house felt very mlch az
sea, The houses were dark urd could
not see the numbers. and II WAS caly by
number thai the lady could Identity her
boarding place, as she had only been there
once Ahead OF mo Was small man.
asked him IL he knew where the number
pas. lilo answered very politely that ho
did not, but was going that way and would
helm me hunt. He told snofhar man in
front OF him about II. and that man told
some Of his friends. IL = few mlnutea
these gentlemen had formal - e4v,eee
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a STATE AGRICULTURAL CONGRESS
To Sc Held Mt the s. and VI. College
In July. isDS.

To the Editor OF The Post.
After corresponding with some OF the
prominent cotton growers, dairymen. hor-
tIcultuFists. stockmen and swine breeders
OF the State II has been decided 70 hold an
agricultural congress at the Agricultural
and Mechanical college and Experiment
station. and persons interested In asricpl-
ture. horticulture or stock raising are In
vited TO come and participate In this meet
Ing. which Will begin Wednesday. July Q.
1888. and continue In session three days a
carefully prepared set Of programmes Will
be prexented by the several sections. OF
bodies. In attendance al this congress oil
related agricultural Interests
The subjects discussed VIII include those
OF chief Importance to the agricultural In
terests throughout the state, Men OF
wide experience and special knowledge ~
certain branches VIII render the SESSIONS
Instructive and interesting II 10 proposed
that general session be held dairy thar VIII
permit the coming together OF an thsse re-
ieted Interests for the discussion OF SUBJ
jccts bearing upon the common welfare Of
soIi tillers and stock growers some OF the
officers and professors OF the college ann
station will present addresses on seientit
and practical subjects related TO agricui~
ture. Reduced railroad rates will be se-
cured, and In this way large number o.
rtople will be permitted 70 attend. who
have thus far been unable - Wall Ststs
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A pERTINENT QIERY.
VIII spain Deliberately Sacrifice
Her Army I'm Cuba,

Her Army In Cuba.
| To the Editor OF The Post.
| New Birmingham, Texas, April A.-This
| question has Significance from which
| close observer, after study Of all the
events leading uD 10 the present condition
of affairs will be able. 10 some extent At
| least 10 reach, By a mental assumption OF
the role and responsibilities OF the Span!Hh
premier, partial solution OF the great
! problcm--peace or war-noy swayinz all
| minds. AZ this moment. but for the doubt
| expressed In the above title, II would
seem that nothing short OF a benchcent
/ Providence could overcome the closged
obstinacy OF Spain, In rcf;slng The Just
and possibly too-long delayed demands OF
the United states. Has Spain the faintesi
idea OF engaging in war with this coun-
Try in the face Of certain defeat?
we may we'll believe laat hcr people
understand absolutely noihing o; the
mighty force OF such Al aniegorist. lui "s
should not deiude ourselves into the iai-
lacy Of ascribing any lack OF iateiigehcs
10 Senior sugasta. conceded 10 be one or Inc
shrewdest ministers OF Europe lie knows
full we'll that with nut an inlerior nsss !.
a moderate army and altosefner Miihous
The "sincws o. war MS ossious"ep.u
country could not long resist the terrible
hiows She must receive at our hands. Tina
on. ront wish TO make. however, Is IN
reference 10 her army now u Cuba us
tctal is probably unknown even 10 our
officials, YET that she has sonic 10000 msn
stIll on The effective iisl can scarce De
disrutcd is II then SPANS determination
coidly. unhesitatinsly, almost Ms,nou.
rreiense at resistance, 70 sacrince I'M:
Iaree proportion Of her regular army II
/, ~ not her Intention 70 send her brave
.o,,s inn certain captivity, then it may
- re,sonable to believe that. hoping des..
nsra,ely for the unknown snccor eacn
morrow may bring, she MAINTAINS neF
confident attitude until the very last Snsn
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ORANGE MARKET
IATION MEETING CAUSED 4
LuLL IN BUSINESS.
on HIND Will Keep the Mills
oins Along Until the De-
mnnd Reviycs.

- Iexas, April 16.-All interest has
III me meeting Of the Texas Retail
Dealers Association at Beaumont
~ and in consequence of so many
'esiers being at that meeting, Or
pa Texas points have not been re-
~ great numbers at the mills. As
1''Vt'lrers expected this result, 1t
'a no surprise or disappointment.
2 'his iull in business will hardly
LOT long, but even II it should.
now on hand viii keep everything
l't better demand arises. Tho
sun continus heavy buyers. some
ss's having been placed here this
~ other Inquiries out, While the
uemand is not az brisk at shippers
70 see II, II Is nc worse than
suu' IN View of the probabilities
anu the consequent increase OF
ash,s' All the mills at Orange are
prieu with export orders. three OF
reporting about all the buai-
nahu thsy can well take care OF.
shipments from Orange this week
pdard. 800 anu si''iie'''' op ~
Dshcroft Lumber company cleared
Sesds Dark Ceres from Sabine Pass
-'sy Tor Tampico, Mexico.
H0rWauta.,
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guard In our interest We walked calmly
behind. while they went in front, on either
side of the street, striking matches and
looking for the number There were eight
or them and their matches would 20 off
one after the other. IL was regular fam
beau parade. | was overcome. Here II
is shouted an advance scout. We APP
preached the house rapidly, and found the
olght gentlemen standing before. II was
almost with emotion that raised my hat
and thanked them for their Efforts Moth
ing at all. they said politely. and tho en-
tire eight raised their hats and walked into
the durknessn
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full ,imo. and will continue to do 90
should no untoward circumstances prevent.
This cBterprlsing Arm. has recently booked
some heavy orders for railroad ties and
stringers and reports The demand increls-
ing for railroad material,
The Hoo Hoo concentration at Beaumont
"Wednesday night was a glowing success in
every particular seventeen purbind kit
tens having their eyes opened TO the light
nf great Hoo Hoo. Disciples OF the great
blsck cat who attended, from orange wore
Niceregent D. Tramwsy Call. W. r. Bet
It's. G. II. panncwitz, Geo Call, G, NJ Rein,
W c. Stewart l.. W. Gibsrt. a McKin
non, W. G. Addison. J. II. Labit, f. H..
glrwell and C. e, Jones,
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". G. Boorman, editor OF the Lumber
Trade Journal, spent the day IN orange
last Saturday among the lumber manniac-
turers. having stopped over en- route 10
the Beaumont convention.
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With matSila! LOT SHIl'hl'Hl " ~
MORT on steamship IRON Galveston the
Sabine Export company being the SHIPPERS
The Norwegian bark Dovrc, 500 tons, mas
arrived at Sabine Pass under charter 10
Robert Morgan, to loud fol- European
mort. Her cargo is being furnished by the
orange and Wingate Lumber COMPANIES ana
is going 10 her with dispatch.
The Orange Lumber company ana y, II.
Wingatc Lumber compan. hnlshea ioau'nF
al Sabine Pass this week the Swedish bark
Eidorn. Russian bark Osmo ana swedish
shin Marguerite, all of Which will clear IN
few DIS
Nessrs. Hampton, Kelly & King are pro-
crossing rapidly with the tram ROAD, winch
they are putting in at Heckhhm's biiH.
and will soon he ready to begin dumping
LEGS into the Sabins river for the mills AZ
Orange. Their tram will penetrate MAJ,
nificent tract OF virgin yellow pine ani
their timber will all be i.st-class'
". G. Boorman, editor OF the Lumber
Trade Journal spent the day In Orange
last SATURDAY among the lumber manniac-
turers. having stopped over en- route 10
the Beaumont convention.
The model barge Olive received part VI
,esd ~ nrime at the Alexander Gilmer
nil, and Yesterday vas dropped down to
he Bancroft Lumber company 10 cpu-
p,ete her load. This is material 10Y :
sbipment 10 England. Icing maze ln'ons"
galveston by the Sabine EXPORT eoinpahs'
rho butcher e. Moore companys scn,o"
~ ucInnis arrived AT Tuxpap. MeA-
H., last tuesday. just FIVE days out ifcii
Ss.,,n, pass This is The best ruccfi yei
80 hot,yeon sabin, Pass and Tuspah,
~ har..s, ,rip heretofore btins maze III
~. s sn The MeInnis will hiring GU, a
tM ~ cedar logs. after dischargins nol
lumber.
u, n u,biiIs souIh Texas Representative
a. # Zones Lumber company VIII
Headquarters at Houston came n or
The convention and sprn,. ,ne anr,s brsi
anre wednesday. MI. MIMI. r,i lust now.
mess little dull IN his terrnp, ,s,er on,
MT anticipates a good nfh' s...ncsJ He
when crors become more aht
left for Houston "Wednesday
The Bancroft Lumber eo.npsus ary ,um-
on hand we'll assorted spuH ,',,,,,,r f,e,,
lei. about three AM 4 nan "a are pre
n good shipping ccnip,on an ~. interior
ncred TO AL all orders iron, an th.ir
PROMPTLY. Thes haze ,i,,,on feet OF
wards also one ana nan arders AMI
material fer sxrc-. cut on 80 a. yes-
~hich Is being SHIPPED on' a. ,s rocd
sells arrive TO take y. Inrg re running
suppi w Of loss on band ara are 'u
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The
| Boston
| Store.

HOSIERY DEPARTMENTS CONTINUED
.s . .as
Hose former price c
Sale prtce . .......
IN
price
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is loading the model barge Lucein w Lee
with material for shipment TO a Briiisn
MORT on steamship IRON Galveston the
Sabine Export company being the shippers.
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Shoe Department.

pongoa Tip Toe s.
PSI Oxford Tip
$3.50 Sale Price
in
lies a
III to 49,
price,
@ samoa 7is
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The Norwegian bark Dovrc, 500 tons mas
arrived al Sabine Pass under charter TO
Robert Morgan, TO loud for European
mort. Her cargo is being furnished by the
orange and Wingate Lumber companies ana
is going TO her with dispatch.
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What is Scott's Emul-

What is Scott's Emul-
sion'
1t is the best cod-livcr oil,
partly digcsted, and COM
bincd with the hypophos-
phitcs and glyccrinc. What
will it do' It will make
the poor blood Of the anamic
rich and red.
twill give nervous energy
to the ovcrworkcd brain and
nerves. It will add flesh to
the thin form Of a child,
wasted from fat-starvation.
It is everywhere acknowl-
edged as The Standard Of
the World.
r.. and s,to. ~ dspsslsss. i
SCOTT e 1owiiL. chsn,isss, ksw Yssk M 4