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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-04-02
PopnIisf Contention.

The Popuiist state convention has
been called 10 meet at Moscow. Augus,
eth, and will consist of LIS delegates.
according 70 the apporflonment the
nse panhandle counties, Shoshone
hootenai, Nee Perce, Laiah, and Idaho
are given as many delegates lacking
only one as fourteen others, namely.
Ada, Hammock, Bear Lake, Bingham.
Boise, Cassla, Custer, Elmore. Fremont.
Lincoln, Lemhi, Oneida, owyhee and
Washington. Or, 70 be more explicit.
the i've northern counties lack only Is
OF having d majority over all the other
counties In the state. It IL safe to guess
then: As goes the five northern coun-
ties 50 goes the state a. far as the Pop.
nlist party can dictate.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-04-02
Call for Democratic COMMITTEE

Call for Democratic Committee.
The State Central committee OF Ids
no is hereby called TO meet at the city
OF Boise on Thursday. the 2sth day Of
April, 1898, at 2 p. m, of said day. for
the purpose of fixing date for the hold
ing our State convention and consider
ing the request of J. X. Jones, chair
man OF the National Committee, that
we recognize all silver forces of this
State in the coming campaign. Also to
consider a proposition from the Silver
Republicans and Populists to the same
effect, and such other matters as may
properly come before the meeting. We
are exceedingly anxious that you attend
this very important meeting or select 9
citizen of your county to represent you
J. A. MCGEE, Chairman,
Democratic State Central Committee
Dated at Nampa, March %, 1898.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-04-02
oREGoNFUsIoNsTATE TICKET
PopuIfsts Got the Governor and
the Other Offices Here Di-
pided BefWeen the
parfiaS


the other Offices Here Di-
pided Between the
Parties.
Portland, Oregon, March 2T.-A fu-
sion state ticket, under the name of the
Peoples Democratic-S Silver Republican
party, was completed yesterday and the
three conventions adjourned. The fol-
lowing nominations were made.
Governor, w. r. King, tPop.l Baker
county.
Congressman, First district, r. M.
veatch, (Dem.) Lane county.
Congressman, Second district, G. nj.
Donaldson, Silver Republican, Barker
county.
Secretary OF state, II. r. Kincaid,
Silver Republican, present incumbent.
Justice OF the supreme court, William
NJ. Ramsey. tDem.l Yamhill county.
State treasurer, Joe Booth, lDem.l
Josephine county.
Attorney general, J. L. Story, Pop
Waso county.
State printer, G. A. Fitch, (Pop.l
Clackamas county.
Superintendent of public instruction,
H. s. Lyman, lPop.) Clatsop county.
w. r. King, the nominee for governor
Is native of walla Walia, WASH, but
he has lived in Oregon for % years.
He is only 80 years OF age and a lawyer
by profession, having practiced since
1892. He has been member of the low
err house of the legislature and is al
present state senator from Baker
county.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-04-02

Amt anxious 20 no 90 Cuba.
Ain'ter spiiing for a flrl,t.
But y my country calls me
Am ready 10 40 tonight
amt huntin' the yellow fever
Ia that far Of sicixly isle,
nut y my country calls me
III risk II there a while.
Amt longin' for excitement
Like ] ulster 9ben q chile
But u my country calls me
ia leave Blaekfoof via a smile.
Ami use 70 war and weapons
Like ! sas in days gone by
But II my country calls me
ia stay wid en- I'm I die.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-04-02
POEaS.
From the Pen of an Idaho auth.
DRESS.

THE NEWS is in receipt Of volume
of poems from the pen Of Miss Ida
Celia Whittier, of Soda Springs 1t Is
issued from the Publishing house Of
W. b. Conkey, of Chicago.
The little volume has a wealth Of
sentiment. Its Proem alone will com
mend 1t TO the reading public Idaho
ans will read the little volume with
pleasure, and, in reading it, will praise
the fair authoress.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-04-02
Notice..
q. S. Land once. Blackfoot, Idaho,
March 7fh frSos

MITCH tn EIo5o-
Complaint having been entered at this Office
by Augusta. Monsoon, against Gus Young. for
abandoning his Homestead Entry No. 52sl.
dated February 18th, 1895, upon the Nwss,
Section II. Township South. Range-S6 East,
in Bingham County. Idaho. with a view to
the cancellation Of said entry. the said parties
are hereby summoned to appear army ONCE
on the 18th day of April. 1893. at 10 O'Clock a
m. to respond: and furnish testimony con,
corning said alleged abandonment.
LORENZO r. THOMAS. Register.
GEO. L. WALL. Atty for Prn.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-04-02

Choice hens eggs OF White Leg
horn, Brown Leghorn and Langshan
breeds for sale by Rev. J. r. Yost at 80
cents for setting OF 10 eggs. Call upon
or write him.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-04-02

FOR RENT-Two dwelling houses II
Blackfoot, at reasonable terms.
Feb. 10th. Apply TO ]. G. FISHER,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-04-02
Hanted TO Exchange

A top buggy for good milch COW. For
name OF party, apply at NEWS office.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-04-02

Don't fail to see my Ladies Street
Hats. J. G. Brown.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-04-02
Reduction in Meal Tickets.

T he Silver DON restaurant viii sell,
until further notice, meal tickets. good
for q meals, at the reduced price of $3.50.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-04-02

Groveland Literary Society mas au'
iourned until October,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-04-02
Notice.
q. s. Land ONCE, Blackfoof, Idaho,
March 5fh. Is.<s

q. s. Land ONCE, Blackfoof, Idaho,
March 5fh- 1sS-
Complaint having been entered at this office
by Lofenzo Anderson. against Charles W.
Poole. for. abandoning his Homestead Entry
No. si55. dated March 18th. 1se5. upon the Nek.
Section 81. Township South. Range y East.
in Bingham County. Idaho. with view to
the cancellation of said entry. the said par
ties are hereby summoned to appear at this
Office ON the 2oth day of April. 1s9s. at 10
O'Clock a. m. to respond and furnish restI-
mony concerning said .alIeged abandonment.
LORENZO R. THOMAS. Register.
r. W. BEANIE, Atty for PIE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16
HALLoweLL EDUCATION UNION.
Formally Organization Perfected + Interesting
Line Of Work Planned.


The second meeting of the Hallowell
Educational Union was held at the
High school, Tuesday evening, large
number beng in attendance.
Temporary organization was effected
by choice of Prof. Dutch as chairman
and G. A. Prescott, secretary. w. +.
Marston OF the constitution committee,
reported. and presented resolutions.
The report was accepted. and discus
sion of the constitution offered ensued.
The articles Of the constitution were
the same as previously published In the
Joui nal. Amendments changed sew
eral sections as follows:
Regular monthly meetings of the
Union. shall be held upon the first Fri
day of each MONTH" ANY person may
become a member OF this Union on
payment of fee cf % cents. and signing
the constitution. ali graduates of the
Ha,lowelI High school since 1924, and
all members OF The schooi To become
members only by signing the cons,itu-
ton.
The last named article was amend
ed 10y des gnating the annual due as
- cents, anI the advisory committee
was empowered 10 make necessary as
sessinents, this to apply only 10 the
members 10 whom the previous section
applies. The constitution was then
adopted on motion Of Hon. F. +. Beane
During the short intermission which
followed. 81 Of those present signed
the constitution.
\ nominating committee presented
The following list Of officers. which were
elected: President. Prof H. w.
Dutch: vice president. Miss Flor
ence Anderson: secretary. Miss Grace
Blake: treasurer. Il. $. Thomas; add
visory committee. Miss Emma o.
French. f. l.. Beane and George A.
Stafford.
Prof. Dutch. who is. perhaps. directly
responsible for lhe thought and p,ans
il aiding 10 the inception OF the Union.
has prepared sort of outline of the
work in view.
The plaza Commends the application
To certain centers of study. considering
topics necessitating investigation and
personal research on the part of the
members; each ailaying him or her
self u one study of particular interest
10 them. Topics for discussion sug-
sested are Art in school," school
Buildings ana Grounds" Child Study"
Mature study" etc. Practical talks
by business men OF the city will be
given from time to time, allowing Of
the practical illustration OF the ways
of carrying on certain kinds of bust
ness. Debates will frequently be held.
dealing with such subjects as One
Session" Military Instruction in
Schools, Public School Gymnasiums."
What Primarily Should be Taught:
What Should We Expect"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16
NEWS NUGGETS.
Brought by the Wires from North. East
South and West.

Walter Lacy, veteran actor of the
Phelps Kean period, is dead at Lon
DON
Christopher Sykes, the well-known
club man and society leader. and the
infinite friend of the Prince and Prin-
cess off Wales. died at London. Thurs
day, in his 9th year.
The collapse of wall duringa fire in
the Palace livery. stables, Chicago. Thurs
day night, killed Lieut.. Matthew Meyer
of Truck Co. IL. and Patrick O'Hern of
the same company. Several firemen were
injured. The property loss is 10000.
The Chicago. Rock Island and Pa
cific Railroad directors declared. Thurs
day, their regular quarterly dividend
of III per cent. j. E. Hayne was cleo
ted treasurer in place of James F.
Phillips.
The body of an unknown man, who had
been killed by the freight. was found at
North Littleton, Mass, on the Stony
Brook Road, Thursday afternoon. He was
black hair and grey eyes. In his pocket
was ticket from Lowell to Boston,
stamped. Dec. IA, 1898. The body was re-
moved to Aver.
The executive council of the National
Council of Administration of the Grand
Army of the Republic. met at Philadel-
phia, Thursday. to prepare for the ma
ticnal encampment in that city, next
fall. The council fixed the dates of
Sept. to 3, for the encampment
Ulderic St. Pierre was fined $500 and
sentenced to Jail for three months In
the United States district court at
Fall River. Thursday afternoon. on
the charge of practicing medicine
without being registered physician.
He had made himself out physician
IN several states. The complaint first
made against st. Pierre was by boy
named Degadue. who alleged that the
mans treatment caused him blindness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16
Marine Notes.

The Leyfand Line has made arrange
ments 10 run a direct fortnightly ser
vice from Portland to Antwerp, COM
mencing in the first half of April. The
service will be operated by steamers
Almerian, Assyrian and Albanian all
of (which have been built within the
last two years and are fine ships.
An agent of the Manhattan Steam
ship Co. of New York, has leased Cen
trail wharf in Bucksport, and has con-
tracted with local wharf builders To
make certain alterations for the winter
traffic. Bucksport will be the winter
terminal for a semi-weekly line OF tnis
company. The line would have been IN
full running order a year ago, had mol
the war prevented them securing SUIT
able tonnage. all the available vessels
being scooped by the government. The
steamer Pentagoet made regular trips
into the river, all summer. Ihe winter
terminal of the line will mean work Tor
the local stevedores which, with the
agents salary. wharfage and more OF
less supplies will put number OF dol
lars into Bucksport pockets before
spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16
The Mass Meeting.

The utmost harmony characterized
the mass meeting in the City hall. last
evening. when the first steps We're TAX
en- tn unite the towns of Winslow.
Benton and Fairfield with Watervilie
for the purchase of the plant OF the
Maine Water Co. in this city, in order
that purer water may be secured.
The motion to invite the towns men,
toned to unite in urging the passage
of the bill was carried without sin
gle dissenting vote.
Although the meeting was not large
ly attended, there being about 200 peo-
pie present. yet those who were pres
ent were the leading citizens and
thinking men of the city. Among
them were such men as DR.. F. c.
Thayer. DR.. c. w. Abbott, Lawyer
Brown DR.. Nathaniel Butler and other
members of the Colby faculty, Frank
Reddngton, and other men of similar
ca liner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16
A Grand Banquet.

A large number of people gathered
at the Evans house, last evening. and
participated of an elaborate game BAN
quet which Landlord Woodwork had
arrange as fitting finale to his series
of popular game dinners.
Many of the travelling men had
heard of the banquet in advance and
they put themselves out to be in Gardi-
nerand awaited themselves of the many
good things on the menu. There We're
a large number of local people pres
ent and the dinner hour was greatly
enjoyed by all.
Mr.. Woodwork was highly compli.
mented for the excellent banquet
which he had so Hastily arranged.
The menu was a remarkable one. in
deed. when one took into considera
ton that such game as graced the
menu is very difficult to procure at
this season of the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16

The Christmas season at the First
Baptist chursh promises to be the
most interesting, this year it has ever
been. 1t will begin OH Christmas Eve
with Christmas tree and entertain
ment with some entirely new features.
The services on Christmas day will in
clude a real musical festival by the
large chorus choir which r. j. Stanley
has organized assisted by an orches-
ira consisting of some of the best mu-
sicians in the city. The choir and or
chestra will have part also in the con-
cert in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16

The senior class al Colby has elected
the following class officers among the
male students: Harry S. Brown. presi-
dent; Harvey II. Bishop. vice president;
Parker I. Pearson, secretary; Myron
P!llsbury, treasurer, George A. Martin,
orator. l.. f. Adams, poet; Harold l.,
Hanson, chaplain: Arthur Stuart. histo-
rian; W. a. Stevens. prophet; G. ii. Das.
comb, marshal; Il. X. Guild. toastmasteri
W. l.. Waldron. statistician; Ernest L.
Mailing, address 10 undergraduates; w
w. Brown. parting address; II. J. Mer-
rick. Ambrose 3. Warren and William
Chase, executive committee: Harry X.
Spencer. \. c. Robbins and Charles E. g.
Shannon. committee on odes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16
Christmas Dinners for the Poor.

The meeting of the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union, held at the
nome OF Mrs. c. II. Clary, Thursday
afternoon, was largely attended The
iadles OF the union. assisted by the Hal
lowell Benevolent Socqety. Will send out
the usual Christmas dinner TO the de-
serving poor of the city. Contributions
OF money are solicited and may be
given to Mrs. w. H. Perry, Mrs. E. +.
Fuller. Mrs. j. S. Hamilton, or Miss
Sylvnia Smith. Contributions of meat.
fruit and vegetables are requested. also
cooked food. such as bread pies, cake.
and dCughnuts. Please send your gifts
to the City council rooms. early Friday
afternoon, Dec. 90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16

Assistant Adjutant General J. J.. Mer-
rick OF this city, has received word from
Commander in-Chief James A. Saxton Of
the g. A. r., saying that he will In all
probability be able to be present at the
meeting of the State department to be
held In Bangor in February. The da.c
for the meeting has been selected, but as
yet has not been made public. In case
the different officers In the department
have no objection TO the date, which Is
very probable the date which has been
selected will be made ptlolic soon. As
sistant Adjutant General Merriek has
been at work for over month arranging
for the date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16
Christmas Suggestions.

{. H. Beans corner drug store looms up
more prominently than ever this Christ
mas time. That piano. toilet and mani
cure case is a constant temptation 10
some gallant. What a glorious present 1t
would be. All is very many will have 70
be content with less magnificent articles,
but some probably have an eye on this
Many of the moderate priced cellulol1
sets in this display are sufficiently beauti-
full and elegant to cause the palpitation
of an ordinary feminine heart. Atomizers
also hold very prominent place in these
windows and are not to be overlooked
for they are highly esteemed by those re.
ceiving them. Perfumery, yes this store
is famous for its choice line of the most
delicate and exquisite perfumery. Always
accompany your gift to a lady with "A
bottle of the best on this occasion and
particularly should you, on this first
Christmas of the Greater America" An
other suggestion, do not forget the fancy
box of chocolates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16

A Magee hot water heater. furnished
by j. II. Cogan & Co, of Augusta, has
been set UP in the fire room at the city
building, and the first fire was started,
thursday. Radiators have befn tenn
porarily located in all the rooms and
the warmer tmosphere wiz expedite
work in the interior to marked degree.
Electric light wires are being placed in
the walls and plumbers are at work
piping the various rooms for gas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16

tin and he worked in the cotton mill.
Mr.. Cooks father had two sisters who
were married TO men named Odlin and
Bean, but i.heir first names are not
known neither is ii known where
they lived. Mr.. Cook wishes to learn
the whereabouts Of his father or any
of his relatives. Detective True would
be glad of any Information regarding
the matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16

Hon. and Mrs. William A. Winter
will leave. the latter part of the week,
for Pasadena, where their daughter
and son-in-law. Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
L. Sanborn, make their winter home
Mr.. Winter was formally connected
with the Eagle Iron works, and Nc
Clench & Co, machinists, at the South
End, and hopes to find a business OPP
ening in California that will necessl-
tate his making his future home there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16
A Card.

We: the undersigned. do hereby agree
of Greene's Syrup of Tar ii it fails to
cure your cold or cough. We also warrant
q twenty-five cent bottle to prove salts
factory or no pay.
Bowdiscil & " eDster, Augusta.
John Coughlin. Augusta.
F. x. Courtemanche, Augusta.
Arthur Tetraun, Augusta.
Mixer e Johnson, Augusta.
F. G. klnsman & Co., Augusta.
Chas. X. Partridge. Augusta.
Tempe Pharmacy, Augusta.
A. Z. Hutchinson, Hallowell.
G. III. Became, Gardiner.
Il. d. Robinson & Co.. Gardiner.
Chas. Ward & Co, Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16
Searching for Relatives.

Detective Ira NJ. True is endeavoring
to locate the father of M. A. Cook now
a resident of Buffalo, N. Y. Mr.. Cook
writes that he is trying to find his
father, one William Cook, who former
~ hVed in Augusta, and whose
mother, it is believed lived in Halo
well in the COS. She married a second
huband named Austin and they ran a
boarding house or hotel here. Mr..
Austin had a son named Lamont Aus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16

A passenger train on the Florida
Central & Peninsula Railroad was
wrecked. Thursday, near Madison,
Fla, by collision with cattle on tue
track. Six persons were Killed as loi-
lows: E. H. Chandler. engineer
James Evans, colored fireman; ). u.
Sullivan: Rev. S. H. Coleman. Color
ed preacher of Jacksonville: James a.
Hodes of Pensacola: Alfred Austin OF
Chaires. Both the latter were colored.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16

The Boys Brigade of the Old South
church will hereafter be known as Co.
q. lst Massachusetts Regiment. Boys
Brigade of America. The Massachu
sets department includes all of the
Maine companies. The properly draft
ed certificate, asking for the accep-
lance of the local company to the
ranks was sent. this week. and an an
swer is Immediately expected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16

The managers of the Indus.r rial
school are planning for a dedication
of the new building in the near future
The occasion will allow opportunity of
inspecting the new building. but it Is
understood that nothing of an eiabo-
rate nature is 10 be attempted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16

The land and building on Winthrop
street owned by John II. Haines o;
Rockland. were sold, Wednesday, TO
c. N. Smith, the livery stable keeper.
The building was erected many years
ago and was occupied for a long peri
cd by the late Major Haines as fur
niture store. Mr.. Smith will utilize the
place for a carriage house
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16

General order. No. 90, dated Dec. u.
restricts the members to the limits Of
the Home, except they go out on pass.
1t is to avoid the possible chance Of be-
ing exposed to The dnclemency OF the
weather. and for other prudential rea-
sons that are understood by every man
in the Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16
A Correction BY Ne. Alden.

The following communication reiatlya
10 the death Of Hon. e. i. Webb. has
been received at the Journal office:
Il Lombard Street.
Dorchester. Dec. II. 1898.
kennebec Journal. So Main street, Water
willie, Me.
Dear sir: | notice in the Journal of the
18th that 1t Is said Hon. T.. f. Webb was
not In the habit Of stopping at the Revere
house and no one knew who he was, &c.,
&e.. &c. This is mistake. The facts are
Mr. Webb always stopped al the Revere
house, and was well known. But the at
tending physician and others did not
know who to advise of his sudden death,
and knowing ! would probably know.
sent u messenger for me, as it was only a
few days before that the physician and
myself were talking of Mr.. Webb. and
knowing most Wateryfle people. would
be likely 10 know who to advise in such
4 case Yours truly.
GEO. A. ALDEN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16

said to be unusually pretty In designs and
ornamental. this fall. 1t Is an excellent
time to make such presents, prices being
50 very low. Silver mugs and napkin
rings are Old standbys for presents, also
opera glasses, etc This firm Is dec.d idly
IN it on Christmas trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16

Abram Burgess has retire from the
management of the Gardiner Athletic
Club and Messrs Merrill ami Living
stone of Lewiston, will hereafter look
after the interests of the popular club
alone
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16

The Gardiner Athletic Association
will hold their second meeting, We'd
nesday evening. Several bouts will
take place ana it is hoped that u
pleasant evening may be enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16

1he meeting of the Social Club.
Wednesday evening, was attended by
% members. President Swift was in
the eha'ir. The election of officers for
1879. will occur at the next meeting. in
January.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16

The postal service in India extends
as far north as Kolghur, village OF
the Himaiayas. Beyond this point
letter is sent by native runner, VINO
carries the missive for days in the split
end of a stick. and delivers it at the
end of his journey as clean as when ne
received it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-16

change In the course leading to the
degree Of PHI. D. has been made by the
Colby faculty. At the meeting held re-
Gently. IL was voted to grant the degree
without the necessity for German as has
been done in the past