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Arizona republican., 1899-05-05

PF0Pos AIS FOR FORAGE, Office oi Chief tnlarte tetmHster, Denver, colo, April r, ls,es
 SeHIed pt0uoSals in Iriplics;e, Vi l be received here at offices of QuateI masters at Forts 4 pacae, A r.. n. A. Russell, Wyo., snd Hun- ci uca. A. T. un til II o'clock d m :, l20 merid- ian Jnna, sMay.17, 1sssa and then npened tor furnishing at Fort Apache loo,t6e pounds OalS and Hslley, Fort D. A RHssei, f6,G8a pounds Ia led Hay. sild Fort Huachuea, s40,OsD l,oaufi : Oats ann Bsrc5 and iCo,09e pounds RaleCl Ray
 deliveries to commence imm8di9Iely and con ditiODs ss fo quality. packages etc, will he the required in circular or June 6, 1898
 Proposals for quantities less than the whole re- quirel or for dnl lvery points other than those named will be eHtertAiEed. he right IS reserved to reject any or all proposals or any part thereof Informati.in furnished on appli- cation here or at Offices of Quatermasters at posts Uamed- Envelopes to be marked "Pro- sals for FORAGE" E. B. ATWOOD. Chief Q. NJ.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-05


 EGGS. BUFFER AND CREEsN. EGGS-Ranch, $55O@6 per case. 1 BuTTER-Ranoh, per q, I',an2hn: Maricopa creamery, 23c; Tempe-Mesa Produce Co.,, 24c.
 CHEESE Eastern fun er~aNs, ps1 ID, 16@18e; home. 12e
 BEANS. BEANS-Per ID, small 1bite, 318c; pinls per ewt., g.. 25@ 3.50; Lima, $5.25 ! @5.5o.
 POTATOES $2,4632.50 per cwt. ONfoNs-Valley, Silver Skins, $3@ 3.25.
 FBEsB FRUIT AND BERRIES. LEMONS-Fancy per case. s. 8 @3.50: California navels, s4.0o Gf425; bananas, $3.50G13.75 per $2.5002.75; grape fruit, s1615G per dog; California apples, advancing s2. 75 $500; straw berries, Arizona Eve~bearing and Lamazon, Sc per basket; cherries, $1.40@165 per box; apricots. s1.5O@1.75 per crate. DRIED FRUITS, NUTS. RAISINs, DRIED FRUITS Apples. evapo- rated fancy, per ID, He: peaches, fancy, Size; choice. rose; plums. pitted, choice Sc; prunes, choice, 71sc; fancy, 91a@ 10c; apricots, fancy, 12c; choice, 10c.
 NUTS-Walnuts, fancy soft shells, 13c; almonds, 17@19c; pecans, 101ac; California, 12c; f1lberts. 15c; Brazils, 14c; phones, 14c; peanuts. eastern roasted, 11@12c; raw, S@10c; home raw, rose; roasted, 1212c; chestnuts, 171a@2Oc per fb.
 RAISINS- London layers, per box, s1.90@225; loose, per ID, 405c: ThOmp- son seedless, sc; Sultana. 5c
 COFFEES AND SUGARS. COFFEES- Rio, 1S@15c; Central American, 1S@20c; Peaberry, z0@22c; Mocha and Java, 30@31; Arbuckle's. $13.0O@13.20 a case.
 SUGARS Granulated cane, per cwt, GAG; cube, s6.5O@6.75; pow dered, 7c; C., GAG per fb.
 PROVISIONS.
 FRESH MEATS.
 Beef, per ID. SEC; veal per 10, SAC; mutton, per ID, 10c, fresh pork, Sc. for large.
 HAM-91sc.
 BACON-Breakfast per 10, 915c.
 HIDES, WOOL AND TALLOW. HIDES-Dry, 121zc per ID; kip, I07sc; calf, 14c; bull, 5c. luctuating-6@10c per ID. TALLOW-Per ID, No. l. As-
 FLOUR AND FEEDSTUFFg. FLOUR-Per 0bl., local extra roller process, $4.50; graham, $2.50 per cwt; whole wheat flour, s2-50 per cwt.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-05
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.

Desert Land Final Proof-United States Land office, Tucson, Arizona, Mar. 27, 1899. Notice is hereby given that Joel Bondurant, of Buckeye, .Maricopa5 county, Arizona,s has desert and claim No. 25O5, for the SC A sec. II, township l S, range W, G. & S.. k. B. x NJ, before the clerk of the District court at Phoenix, Arizona, on Wednesday, the 10th day of May, 1899
 He names the following witnesses to prove the complete irrigation and rec amation of said land:
 Malie NJ. Jackson snd Earl F. Vankirk, of Phoenix, ArlzOna, and James W. Harlow and Willard A. Bondurant, of Buckeye, Arizona.
 MILTON k. MOORE,
 Register. First m blicarion March 3l 1899
Arizona republican., 1899-05-05

Office oI Fhtet luar -ermaster, Denver, Colo, Apr1 Z6, 1899 Sealed proposal in lriplicafe will be received here until II o'clock q. m May Il, 1899, and then opened for tran sportatiOn of ail' ary SnPulies on Soutes Nos ?, 3, f. 6, 7. and during fiscal year comMencin< July |, 1s9a- U reserves the right to reject any or all propo als Conditions as to service, e tc wilt oe me sn ne as required in circular of bruary 25- 1899 Iufor9nation furnished on applicatio1
 Envelopes eontaiPing prorosals should be mstykea: ''fEQUosei> for Transports ion on Fsoute Ne VI }fIld etidr ssee to l. fs. AT a0OD
 L--. Col and DO. ' 61en,l Chief .. q.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-05

1 A,sa the h]G of the se2 of the s. of the nel4 o ser D. tp N, RAE.
 Also the swlA of sec. :. tp. 2N, ,RsE.
 also lots ?, B., 5 and 6, block s1. Capitol Addition | Also sec, $. tp. N,RsE. plated as blocks l2. and I, of orangew ood except lots l, 9 3, i }, 6, 7and 8. and the e1a of lots and 10 in block 1 3. and lots I5 and F in block a. | Also the s1a nf the sw15 of sec 30 ID. N, 1 3 F of the G & RR.SM | Also the nel4 of sec. l, tp.=l N R , E of the G ,SsRBySM
 ton to the City of Phoenix Also lot 8 in block sof Harbert's Subdivision of lot s, Homestead Place. Also lot in block 10 of Neshr's Addition to the City of Phoenix
 Also an undivided E interest in and to sec. Is, in lp ? N, R 4 of the & NJ.
 Also lot in block 30 of Neahr's Addition to the City of Phoenix.
 Also lot in blo.k 2S in Neahr's Addition to the City of Phoenix. Also the sJS of the nw14 of sec. g, in tp. N, 3 of the G X S RB X NJ.
 Also lots 10 and 12 in block 15 in the town of Sidney, according to the map plat thereof. Also the n-14 of the nw14 of sec. II, tp l N, RAE.
 Also lot in block in Central Place Addi- tion.
 Also lot II, block M in the University Addi-
  tion to the City of Phoenix
 Also lot IS in block ? in the Collins Addi- tion to the City of Phoenix
 A so lots and 10 in block : in Collins Addi- ton to the City of Phoenix.
 Al>o lots l, 3 and 5 block SS, in the City of Phoenix.
 Also lots l, 3, 5, q g and Il in block IS, Grand Avenue Addition.
 Also lots l, ,, B. 5 6, 8, g, Il and 2S in block g in said Grand Avenue Addition.
 Also lots 19 and 21, in block 31 in said Grand Avenue Addition.
 Also lots ?, 4, G. 8, 10, 12 A. 15 16, in block IT, in said Grand Avenue Addition
 Also the n7S of the ne14 of see. %, tp. ? N, R2E.
 Also the sw14 of ne4, the nw14 of sel4, e16 of sw4, the nl2 nw1z the n15 swll of ilwII, and the seA of nw94 of sec. 22, tp. N, R E. Also the sw14 of sec 2, tp. 2E, RAE Also the nwl4 of sec. 4, in tp. 8 N, RI of G X R NJ.
 Together with all and singular the tene- ments, ,hereditaments and appurtenances there unto belonging, or in any wise appertaining Public notice is hereby given that will, at the Court House door of the said County of MaricopR, at 1he hour of ten (10) o'clock m on Friday, the nineteenth tl9thfdag of May,iA. D., 1899, sell, at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, in lawful money of the UniIed! States, all tfe right, title claim and interest 9f the above named defendants, or either of them, in and to the above described property and premises, or so much thereof may be necessary to satisfy said judgment and costs of said Judgment and all accruing costs. Dated this both day of April 1899
 d,a VIM. M GRIFFITH. United States Marshal for the Territory of
Arizona republican., 1899-05-05
UNITED STATES MARsHAL.s SALE

United States of America, plaintiff, ys. Fred
 erick W. Smith, Herbert H. Logan, Samuel
 Franklin, Lincoln Fowler, William J. Mur- phy. Henry E. Kemp, Jerry Millay, Nathan
 A. Morford, William Christy, Sabino Otero,
 William D. Fulwiler, EphTaim J. Bennitt and
 Mariana G. Samaniego, defendants.
 Under and by virtue Of an execution iss ued out of the United States District Court of the First Judicial District of the Territory of Ari- zona, on the 20th day of February, 1899. and to ne as United States Marshal for the Territory of Arizona, duly directed and delivered on a judgment rendered in the said court in the above entitled action on the 18th day of Feb ruary, 1891, for the of five thousand and nine hundred and thirty-four and 96-1OO dol lars ($5, ,934 96), with interest thereon at the rate of six (6) per cent per annum from said 18th day of February, ls91 until paid, in favor of the United States of America and against the above named defendants, and for the fur ther sum of twelve dollars (s12. 00) costs in the Supreme Court of the Territory of Arizona, and all costs and accruing costs subsequent to said date, including costs of sale, have this day duly seized and levied upon, in the manner and form required by law, d the right, title and interest of the said defendant either of them, in and to that certain cal estate and premises situate, lying and eng in Marieopa County, Arizona Territory, described fol- lcns. to-wit:'
 Wv, Of see. 6. tp. lE,R4E
 Also the sell of the sw14 of sec. $, IT.. l \, E 3E
 Also the west 6o acres ef s1z oi sel4 Of see :. tp. R3 F.
 Also the ne,, ser p, tt,.2N,
 Also the sl& of sec B, tp 2N, R3E.
 Also lot II in block 31 in Grand Avenue Addi- tion to the City of Phoenix.
 Also the nel4, the e+2 of the nw14, and the sw14 of nw1 of sec. 2S, tp 2N, RAE.
 Also the nwl{, w11 of the nelz and the se14 of the nelI of sec. P, ID. N, R1E-
 Also the se}4 of sec. ?, tp- N I; tE
 Also the ula, sel. of the uwls. see. 2. tp. \, R ,;E
 A so the sett of the sel. and lDc si. oi the s,y1 <, .,f ti,e -v.s ef ... -. t4,.. Y. R.E
 si<5 ,he le,z al he se34 ef sec. ?, T.. \ Eck.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-05
THE GRAIN MARKET.

Chicago, May A. Wheat-May. 711s; July. 721 @727s; September. Il zs @t12. Corn-May. 333s; July, 3415lG 34h; september, 345s. Oats May, 27@271s; July, 24@24M; Septem- Der, P.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-05

''The Southern PacIrIc" leads in "completeness Of equipment, comfort O. transport, promptness Of service" fast and elegant trains, with Pintsch gas lights on all cars. Dining cars on all limited trains. The highest stand ard maintained all the year round. No snow blockades" Two hundred and thirty-eight 9uiie1 b. shortest line to Los Angeles, quickest time to al eastern points For further infor- nation call on or address, M. O. Bick- nell, Agent.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-05

San Francisco, May 4.-Silver bars. 61as; Mexican dollars, 501a @51.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-05

New York, May flake copper was dull, with s19 bid and s19.25 asked.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-05

THE PRICE OF COPPER.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-05

THE SILVER MARKET.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-05
Health is Wealth.
DtR. g. G. sg NERyE AID RnsiE ToEhTHEsiENT

TflE c;s'c:.::;aL, :1L oT.tEas METAPHORS.
 Is sold ra,ler positive T-rEe<aa s.stta s'a.ifcc, 3yaGorisea agents only fa c'7te Nea. Mf.rlory, ness, Night l1Fses, iszil IfFealls h et of Conf .ietso. iss;i c- se!i Drains .aJh f. Errors. Excessive -f, c.f Ga38ccc. Ftpi;lm, i1l o1T. szis j.s1; isi S sec. Es;sisIJiaptinp, InsG1ity and Deat3l A-. store 3r }.y nsil. 5s9S. boz; six for 5; yyI;t x.-s'iGfcss s--s3CtnTee so sszgf 0R' refund z.2sar:s'3s sasl1sSPie 5ssfc IA age cC1taiuinsy fva Ca-s ire;iiaeuf =7lth full Instructions, D ceuts G}ne se-ppia only sold to aaeh narsnn. 4 atcra ..r .-E r.a.l.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-05
MARKET REPORTS.
LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET.

Wholesale Selling Prices Current.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-05

THE FORT e- ;ltr body is thC h. Dis t.sgse nHf. ou.r cH ter through tHis
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-23
$40 sets Of teeth so. DR.. Wix.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
United States, Court of Bankruptcy.
In the matter or John r. Murta, bank
rupt.
Notice is hereby given hat on the 10th
day of August, A. d.. 1899. the said John
4. Murta was duly ~adjudged bankrupt,
and tina the first meeting OF the creditors
will be held at the court of bankruptcy,
No, 40 West Park street, Butte, Montana,
on the 9th day of September. A. D.. 1899,
at 9 o'clock y. M, at which time said
creditors may appear. prove their claims,
appoint a trustee and transact such other
business as may properly come before
the meeting.
THOMPSON CAMPBELL,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Dated August, 1899.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-23
MOUNTED SWORD CONTEST.

Ivan de Malchin, champion swordsman
of the world, and Sergeant Thomas
WEIGH, late of the Seventh United States
cavalry, who fought a draw in New York
with Duncan c. Ross. have signed articles
for a mounted sword contest which will
take place at West Side Coursing Park
on September 3rd and 4th. The contest
will be the best in three bouts, each bout
to consist of 80 attacks. In connection
With this contest there will be an xhibi
ton of broncho busting, a melee of six
mounted sWordsmen and a coursing
stake. to which will be added the $25 pres
ent by a friend of coursing for the next
all age stake.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-23

Captain Reynolds is on the +:ai; Of
some more stolen stuff and if nothing
happens he will recover it and those who
are responsible for it's disappearance.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-23

Boys "Steel Shod" Shoes, $3.50 al
sizes. At Holbrook's.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-23

Appeal apers in the case in which Babe
Ruth is plaintiff and Nicholas Francis de-
PENDANT has been filed in the district
court. Francis is the keeper of a lodging
house and Babe was one of his dodgers.
When She left the house Francis kept her
trunk and contents to satisfy a claim of
Sill ne held against her and Charles
Clark. She sued for the recovery of the
property or its equivalent value and was
given Judgment for 500 in Justice Lewis
court at Walkerville.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-08
THE WEATHER.

Boston, December Local forecast
for Friday: Partly cloudy, fair weather;
warmer; fresh southwest winds; fair
Saturday.
Washington, December Forecast
for Friday and Saturday for Maine ana
New Hampshire: Rain or snow and
warmer on Friday; Saturday fair, brisk
southwesterly winds.
Portland, Dec. 2. ise9.-The local
weather bureau records the following:
sa. m.-Barometsr, 80. 49i; thermeme-
ter. is: dew roint, is; Rel. humidity, sS;
direction of wind. N; wind velocity, 3;
state of weather, clear:
sp m.-Barometer. 80. 2s6; thermome.
ter. 30: dew point, IS; rel. humidity, 90;
dirention of wind, SM; wind velocity, 10;
state Of weather, partly cloudy.
Max. tsmp., 80; min. temp, 16; mean
temp, "a; max. wind velocity. ii NV;
precipitation-2t hours, 0.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-08

iy removed to hospitals or their homes.
Many Of the girls who escaped By the
stairs and flre escapes were badly burned
but none Of them were, 10 II believed,
seriously injured. 1t 10 not known how
the dead met their fate. but ID 10 believed
they faintsd and were burned TO death.
There is much c'itic.sm among the EN-.
pioyes because Of the fact that the
scresus In the windows except these ct
the fire escapes were securely nailed to
the window sills. The girls had 70 break
the screens before they could get out 70
leap to the ground. some Of the smployss
say that the doors were looked. % rule
after the employees were in the building.
The fire was caused BY the explosion Of
gasoline In the singing room. The losa
10 estimated ct about ta7b. 900 on which
there 10 an insurance Of s150. 900.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-08
10 Pages.

The Morning Post publishes an article
warning the British putlio that "ths dis
illsionment already experienced d respect
ing the Boer forces In Natal Is likely TO
be repeated ON the western border"
II says that men are wanted every whsre
and asks why the splsudid body Of 10000
royal marines IL now being employed Ia
sweeping floors and washing paint 10
England and is not sent out to handle
the guns instead Of the hurriedly trained
men, unfamiliar with these weapons,
who have gone. The government has de-
cided to desr a.ch 10 South Africa at the
earliest possible moment cavalry brigade
Of about 1000 men.
Baron Loeb. former governor Of Cape
Colony and British high commissioners Of
South Africa, lsoturing In London last
evening, related come Of his experiences
with President Kruger. He said the
remarks OF the Transvasl President
years ago, showed that he contem plated
Just the state Of affairs which has now
arissn.
Mr.. Kruger even expressed desire to
have se,port and said the Transvaal
hoped TO have q navy some day.
This Times, commenting upon Lord
Loch's "reminiscences says that they
prove up to the hilt the Dutch ambition
for Dutch supremacy in South Africa.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-08
Sixty Employees Injured And Three
Killed.
Six Hundred Persons
Employed In Place.
Many Jumped From Third and
Fourth Stories.

Reading, Pa. December 7.-One Of the
most appalling fires that has ever visited
this oity, occurred today when the exten-
sive hosiery mill Of the Nolds and Hoist
company took fire. destroying the plant.
causing the death Of two and possibly
three persons and injuring about sixty
other employees Of the Company. Two
badly burned corrses were recovered from
the ruins this afternoon and could not be
identified. 1t is believed that at least one
other body 10 In the debris. OF the 81 per-
sons who were injured, thirty were
seriously hurt, while the remainder had
hands and faces burned. limbs bruised or
were otherwise injured.
The hosiery building was large four
story structure, and nearly 900 persons
EN- ployed, most Of them women and
girls. The fire was discovered about
eleven o'clock and In few moments the
girls were panic stricken. They made
dash for the fire escape and the stairs,
but found that the latter means Of escape
coald not carry all Of them down at the
same time. Several hundred Of the girls
then made rush Tor the Windows. and
appealed to those In the street to save
them. Ladders were brought and many
girls were taken from the burning build
lug safely. Most Of them, however.
jumped and were seriously injured. For
few minutes from every window on the
second and third floors girls lsapsd one
after the other. Several lodged in the
arms Of those below. but many struck the
ground They were picked up and rapid
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-08
TO BE GOV. OF CUBA.
GEN. Wood Likely To Succeed General
Brooke.

Washington, December 7.-0snsrsl
Leonard Wood had . conference with the
Secretary Of War today respecting his
future. while neither Of the principals
had anything to say for publication ~ 10
the conclusions reached, IL Is gathered
that General Wood is TO be the NEXT gov
srnor Of Cuba, succeeding General
Brooke, who will return to the United
States. 1t is expected that the military
forcs In Clba will be greatly reduced In
the near future 90 that while Gen. Wood
will BY commanding the troops remain
ing be a military governor. there will be
so little left Of the military establishment
that his ofioe will be more civil than
military In fAot. The reduction In force
will enable the war department to with
draw some or psrhaps all Of the general
officers of the regular now in Cuba.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-08
Americans Sleep
Their Arms.
Fourth Infantry Soldiers De-
sert To Enemy.

Manila, December 7.-loo7 p. m.-rhe
expectation Of catching Aeuinsido In the
North has been practically abandoned
and the probability now 10 that he viii
turn soushward, II he Is not already
there, with his destination Cavite
province, his home. where the insurrso-
ton began and whore IL still has Its
greatest strength. The Filipino soldiers
In that province have recently been show
ing Increased enthusiasm and boldness
and captured Insurgents say that Agui-
naIdo 10 coming to join them with large
army. T he same belief prevails among
the natives ct Manila and elsewhere that
Intends 10 make his headquar-
tsrs in Cavits province There are three
bands Of Insurgents sefsrs Imus and
Baooor, kespipg ths Americans sisepins
on their arms and nightly awaiting at
tack. The Filipinos have several cannon.
The FIRST mayor Of linus under the
Amsrican regime, who ultimately de.
ssrved, IL their leader in the assaults and
IL ambitious to take the town Three
soldiers Of the fourth infantry have de-
serted and are now with the enemy.
Most Of the inhabitants Of linus are 80
strong In their sympathies with the In
surrsnts that 1t IL nsoss sary to use part
Of the regiment to patrol the streets and
TO prevent shooting from houses whenever
an attack begins.
The American forces In the north have
separated into many small commands
and are pursuing bands of Filipinos
General Macarthur is engaged In clear
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-08
TAYLOR WILL GET III.
Kentucky Election Board WIN Favor
Republicans.

frankfort, KY, December THE de-
cision of the state board Of election oom-
missioners covering the gubernatorisl
contest will be handed down on Saturday
morning. The strong probability is that
certinc atss Of election win be given to
william s. Taylor. the Republican candi-
date for governor and to the Republican
candidates for the other Offices on the
stats ticket. The vote will probably be
two for ths Republican and one for the
Demccrati, state ticket.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-08
Beers Fired Prematurely, at
M0dder River.

London, December SIS q. n.)-Gsn.
Buffers arrival at Frers Is held to indi-
cate that all the preparations for an ad-
vance 20 the relief Of Lady smith are COM
piste and that stirring news will soon
be received. The fact that Lord Msthuen
is announced as resuming his command
at almost the same moment, is Interpret
cd in some quarters TO mean that battles
will be fought simultaneously In Natal
and at Spy ytfontein. 1t appears doubtful,
however, whether Gen. Msthuen's force
is yet ready for what will evidently be q
heavy encounter.
The construction Of the temporary
bridge across Modder river has entailed
enormous labor; and sven now the struc-
ture 10 liable to be Washed away shouts
q heavy storm come. Gen. Methuen has
been obliged to move his camp mile
north In consequence Of the insanitary
state of the stream. due to the presence
of the bodies Of the dead Beers. As the
railway bridge was completely destroyed
he was com PEELED to leave . considerable
force to protect his communications.
A special CORE spondent sends the. Inter
estin III formation regarding Boer tactics
that Commandant General Joubert has
given general orders to reserve fire until
the British are within the close range Of
400 yards. At the Moddsr river battle
tho Free State burghers became nervous.
opened IRE prematursly. thus revealin ng
their position and frustrated the Boer
ulana
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-08
CUBANS SUSPICIOUS.
Think woods Appointment May
Mean Permanent Occupation.

Santiago de Cuba, December THE
report of the promotion Of General Wood
to the rank of major general and Of his
probable appointment as governor Of the
island was bulletined at the Cosmopoli-
tan club today. The Americans and for
eigners are greatly sratified.
Ths Cuban patriots, however, express q
fear that this new move may mean per-
msnsnt occupation. At . meeting Of the
Cuban clubs held after the news received
several speakers complimented General
Wood highly, but criticized the Presi-
dents policy.
A meeting Of the Antonio Ma,so olab
is being held tonight to discuss the situa-
tion. This club represents the colored
party. the strongest politioal organization
in the island. Gen. Quinten Band era.
leader Of the party 10 president.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-08
wEATHER OBSERVATIONS.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, Dec. 7. taken at s
D. m, meridian time, the observation for
each section being given iu this order:
Temperature, direction of wind, state of
weather.
Boston, 32, S. clear; New York, SO,
SW, cldy; Philadelphia, "a. SW, cldy ;
Washington, 81, S, cloudy; Albany,
80, Sc, clear; Buffalo, 80, SW, rain;
Detroit, 3s, w, cldy; Chicago, 40, w,
clear; St. Paul, Ss, SW. clear; Huron.
Oak. "a, Sc. p cldy; Bismarck, SO, SW,
clear; Jacksonville, 81 NE, clear.