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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24

Lieut.. Guy Buck, L. $. ~, was a
passenger on the afternoon express,
saturday on his way to Foxcroft to
visit his father. DR.. William Buck.
Lieut.. Buck is a graduate Of the naval
academy and resigned his commission
at the time of the Brazilian revolution
TO take the warships down to the rev.
oiutlonists from New York. After
that he was first officer on one Of the
large Atlantic liners until obliged by
Ill health TO resign. At the opening Of
the Spanish war he enlisted in the
navy and was given commission and
assigned to Cuban waters. He left his
nome year from the day he returned
on furlough.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24

One Of the things in the list of
casualties that was suffered by the FIR
department at the fire Thursday eye
ming, was the loss of the crow bar from
the Atlantic hose wagon. Probably
some one found the bar, Friday. and
did not know where to return it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24

The Della Collins had a good freight
in. Saturday. and a very big one out.
There We're a large number Of window
frames among the freight for Booth
bay. which denotes a great deal Of
building to be done there. this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24
Special Advertisements

Small Advertisements not exceedins
four lines Uhirty Words coming under
the head of WANTED, FOR SALE, TO
LET, LOST, &c, will be inserted two
times for % cents. three times for s.
cents and one week for 50 cents, AD-
remittance of postage stamps or postal
note should be made with order. as the
charges are too small to open accounts
for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24

We Old Folks Concert rehearsal will
Dc in the Univcrsalist vestry. this
evening at 80 O'Clock. The members
Of the chorus are requested to take the
first Festival book.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24

Miss Clara a. Libby is surrOuldnI
with 4 hcvy NJ bright faces. busy
brains ana nimble fingers. Never b.
fore has She experienced such rush
OF business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24

a false alarm was rung in from box
Is, at Pettengills Corner. Saturday
evening at about $50 O'clock Though
there was no manner in which the cui-
prit could be discovered, several small
boys who were about the corner a few
minutes before were quite closely ques-
toned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24

Thr icc IL leaving The ponds ami
lakes i'll other parts of the State ana
;he fishermen are hoping that Cobbos-
s"eClntcc will be clear before the last
Of this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24

The women have appeared In large
numbers wearing straw hats. OF course
IT is all right but man wearing a
straw hat now would be told he WAS
out If season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24

Accidents come with distressing fro
Quency on the farm. Cuts. bruises. stt.rss
sprains. Nr. Thomas Eclectric OH re-
heyes the pain iustar y. Never sale
without 1t.
mon. wed, fri&wky.tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24

Mr.. Patrick Coughlin Of this city.
win surely have early vegetables, this
year. He pl9ughcd his garden, April
10Th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24

Tho May baskets have appeared in
thu stores On sale. 1t IL but one week
to tn time when they will be in
season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24

Thc sale Of bicycles in something
wonderful and without a precedent in
the history Of Augusta wheel trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24

Hill & Locke have a new cocoanut
candy that they are banking on to be
a seller, its name is fudge"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24

An article Of merit is sure 70 wiz. 81
win the Hop PiaSters which are used m
thousands of homes with conrdeuce '.aI
success. Active the moment applied. All
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24

The baseball season will open in this
city, Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24
Daily 1enneoee 3ourna,.

Cards OF thanks, obituary notices, rsso-
lutions Of respect, ETC., win be CHARGE
ct the rate Of ten cents per line. ~
charges less than seventy-fvc cents
All Advertising announcements q
entertainments. whose object IL fhs
raising OF money will be charged at the
rate Of fifteen cents line.
Advertising notices. news form, win
be excluded from our local columns, ex-
ccpt such as refer TO advertisers oces-
pying space in our advertising columns,
and viii be run under separate head
on one Of the local pages.
Subscribers VINO fail to receive the
JOURNAL promptly will confer fevsr
by notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24

a desirable rent on Crosby street; mod
ern Improvements; three minutes walk
from post office. For particulars apply
kinsmans drug store. aprlSdlm*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24
FOR SALE,

Wrapping paper suitable for sheathing
paper or putting under carpets Also old
papers. Apply TO Journal Office.
apr22 diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24
FOUND.

A pocketbook on Brook road. rp!y
l.. +. Became. 1911. Water s.. y tsta.
apg4fd2,'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24

This is the PUREST DRINKING WA
TER in the CITY for the ANALYSIS
SHOWS that there is ABSOLUTELY NO
ORGANIC NATTER IN II. 1t bols up
through clean white sand from beneath a
solid layer of clay which strictly
protects it from surface drainage and all
poisonous matter. Those desiring PURE
DRINKING WATER should order PURE
DIAMOND SPRING WATER today.
One gallon daily per month. .15cts
Each extra gallon daily per month. .25cts
One-half gallon daily per month . Scots
All orders promptly attended TO by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24
TEMPERANCE COLUMN.
Under the auspices of the W. {. l. u
Conducted by Mrs. E. NJ. tf4ehd'
Press Supt.
STATE HEADQUARTERS;
$50 Free street, Portland.

MOTTO, 'For God and Home and
Every Land
OBJECT: To unity the methods OF
woman's temperance wori; the world
over.
BADGE: A knot of white ribbon.
HOUR OF PRAYER: Noon.
METHODS: Agitate. educate. organize
DEPARTMENTS: Preventive. educa =
tional. evangelistic social and legal
CITY OFFICERS.
PnEsIpENT-Mrs. Oscar Hoiway.
SEcRErARYAND TREAsUREE-Miss Susan
Waldron.
Regular Meetings-Tuesday afternoon
Of each week.
Gospel Temperance meeting at W. {. T.
L. rooms every Sunday afternoon at
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24
MISCELLANEOUS.

Don't forget the Concert and Ball given
by the c. Q. 7. Of Augusta. at Mconian
hall. Tuesday evening, April y. Carey5
full orchestra. Admission, 80 cents.
aprlgdlws
Mrs. Cram, ClairVoyant. has moved
from IS Gage street to No. Capitol
street. where she can be consulted daily
on health and business, from A. NJ. un
til 10 p. NJ Cases taken by mail
aprlSd.t~
Prof Moses, clairvoyant and magic
healer. 9Th son of the 9TH son. Born
with Il veil. Tells the past present and
future. to the astonishment Of all He
Will receive callers from ~ VI. 10 10 II.
NJ. Ill his rooms at 69ia bridge St, Au-
GuSta. Me. Massage treatment, spec
ialtE. Terms 80 cts. Tor gentlemen; -
cts. for ladies. apr2Ldlwe
All Of my accounts remaining unsettled
March 10th. will be placed with an attor-
ncy for collection. DR.. w. H. Fair
banks. Augusta, Me. mar3.dt
Madame Brann, spiritual clairvoyant,
Is again receiving callers after long III
ness al ~ Gage street. mar2o,dt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24

West half Of tenement house NO iG
Melville ST. City water. Apply to r. T.
Goodwin. Chandler ST. aprl9, dlw%
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24
TO LET.

House of seven rooms, NO. y EaS ,crn
avenue. Inquire at y Eastern avenue.
Mrs. j. G. Marson. aprl9dlw+
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24
LOST.

Bunch of keys. TWO Giant keys among
them somewhere in Augusta or Gardiner.
Return to W. r. Pickett \. +. T. & n.
CO., Augusta office. apr23d2t7
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24
81 State Street,

ladys Overland wheel; but little
used ana as good as new For sale
cheap. - Bangor ST. apT-2d 2W'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24

An excellent family driving horse. kind
and not afraid of the cars. Apply AZ once
to Thomas j. Lynch, administrator. 4
ADr2l al W. 8
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24

A convenient rent of five rooms. Amply
70 ". q. Boothpy at Kennebec Savings
yank aug5dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24

Farm and village property for sale.
Apply to Williamson & BurleiEh, coun-
sellors-at-aw, Augusta, Me.
act12 d&ywtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24

| have plenty of well rottcd manure for
flower beds. lawns and gardens. Also
new manure if desired. @. Il. Wellman
lOl Grove St. apf2I.ul&e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24

Store suitable for furniture business.
Four floors and basement; elevator run
by electric motor. The upper floors can
be arranged for desirable Offices Inquire
of Atkinson Furnishing Co., 3lS Water
street, Augusta. aug1dt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24
SIGNS make PROFITABLE

A nice magic lantern ana views for sale
cheap, on easy terms, with gas ana oil
nictures. Inquire of George killam, &c
dar Grove, Me. apri.dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24

One Of the best drug stores in Maine,
doing good paying business. books Will
show it. The business can easily be
doubled. Location The very best in the
city. new, clean, Up-to-date stock. My
only reason for selling is. l have other
business and cannot attend to it. WILL
II. JOHNSON, Hotel Johnson. Au-
gusta, Me mar3ldtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24
MAINE.

-AVN z . I ~ MY y Il
Analysis from the fifth annual report Of
the Maine State Board of Health.
The SPARKLING CLEARNE SS justi-
iics the fanciful NAME Of the SPRING
LY IT IS ONE; OF THE PCREST OF
WATERS" Date of examination, April
p, 1882. analysis of sample of water No.
316 expressed in parts per 100000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24

Pleasant furnished chambers Good
location. three minutes walk to Water
street. Mrs. Z. w. Hanks, 10 Crosby
street. apr1S, dlw*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24

At a bargain, house at Pettcngills Cor
ner, Augusta, recently damaged by fire
Apply TO A. NJ. Goddard. 207 Water street.
Augusta. mar22dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24

venient stable. on State street. House ana
stable in thorough repair VIII he sold Al
a reasonable price to the right party. For
full particulars inquire Of Williamson x
Burleish, Water street, Augusta. Ne.
r1ar1oitf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24

Desirable upstairs tenement, corner
Sewall and Court streets. apply to f. L.
Davis. apri5dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24

Farm. buildings. stock of ) cows, !
carpenter tools. robes. harnesses. etc.
on High street, about AZ miles from
Gardiner House eli and barn. newly
finished and in excellent repair. Farm Of
30 acres well supplied VITA water, large
wood lot Various kinds Of fruit trees,
well cultivated. Good nay farm. Apply
to Nat W. Bonner. Gardiner, Me.
aprl.l2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24

Tenement at No. 60 Chapel street. In
qulre at No. 10 Grove ST., Cor. Swan
marl4dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24

House No. IS Weston streer. near oman
Sls furnace, etc. Inquire of Horace
tasoa.n. peabody, Mass, or ]. A. Getchell
augusta jams, diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24

Statesmen. local or travelling: liberal
terms: permanent. brown Bros. GO /.
nurserymen. Rochester. n. y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-24

Modern house Of six rooms and sanitary
bathroom, furnace, electric lights large
garden; SIS dollars per month. Inquire
OF A w. Brooks or j. F. Young
marSdt
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-16
sENA roR HAYWOOD VERY /

Omaha. Neb, August 49, United
States Senator Haywood was stricken
with aroplexy today at Brownvills, Neh.
be was unconscious for two hours. AT
1870 o'clock this afternoon the physicians
said the Senator's condition was siill very
critical.
Senator Hayward was to have been one
of the speakers at Woodman picnic to.
day at Brownville, Neb. He had Just been
called upon and was on the point of ris-
ing when seized with an attack of apo
plexy and fell to the platform uncon-
soious.
There was a large crowd present and
the sudden Illness of the Senator caused
much excitement.
1t was nearly o'clock when the Sena-
tor recovered consciousness. lie was then
removed to cottage nearby, where he is
now. Ills wife came on a special train
from Nebraska City at O'Clock. At 4
O'Clock unfayorable symptoms developed
and the Senator became somewhat weak
or. While the doctors have not aban-
doned hope, they admit he is In a very
precarious condition.
A physician who came from the bedside
OF the sick Senator at p. M, reported
that there was noticeable Improvement.
The paralysis was apparently passing
away and the patient was able TO speak.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-16
ia LIEN WAN A FREE PORT.
Important Proclamation by Emperor
OF Russia.

St Petersburg, August IS Emperor
Nicholas has issned the following imperi-
al order to the Russian minister Of
finance, H. De witte;
Owing to the possessions OF Russia, In
Europe and Asia, It has been posi- BILE
with the help OF Gpd to sffect rap
pronchment between the peoples of the
West and East Through the friendly
attitude OF China we have succeeded In
attaining our historic aim, having OBJ
tained the use Of two Chinese harbors. TIA
Lien Wan and Port Arthur, with large
territory W hereby an outlet for the Siher.
ian railway TO the Yellow sea Is secured.
Thanks to the wisdom of the Chinese
government, we shall, through railways
In course OF construction, BE- united to
China, result which gives ali nations
the inimeasurable gain OF easy communi-
cation and lightens the operation Of the
worlds trade
In our unwearying care for the genera
veal we have deemed 10 necessary after
completing the railway to declare Ia
Lien Wan free port during the whole
period OF the treaty for the merchant
ships OF ali nations and to build new
clty IN the neighborhood of tina said
port"
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-16

10 ask for an a1lrnrnment, which hEc
necessitated written application by
both III. Demange and Captain Dreyfus
who have already sent letters to the pres
ident OF the court martial. Col. Jouaust
will undoubtedly accede to the request
but he cannot grant an adjournment for
more than two days, when the applica-
tion must be renewed. Captain Dreyfus
wants the sessions postponed until Mon
day next when it is hoped that NJ. Labori
will be able to be present.
Drsyfus has written two letters to III.
Labori. The first, on hearing the news
Of the attempt to murder the lawyer, Is
o spontaneous expression Of his shocked
feelings The second Is touching epistle
expressing the prisoners keenest regrets
at the dastardly outrage, profound, grati-
tude to n. Labori for his heroic cham
pionship and heartfelt wishes for his hap.
py recovery.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-16
THE oYcLoNE COMING.

Washington, August l5.-The Middle
Atlantic coast states, Including New
Jersey, Delaware, Maryland. Virginia
and North Carolina, will experience the
effects of the tropical storm that is NOV.
ing northward from the South Carolina
coast, where 1t Is now central Along
this portion Of the seaboard the wind
will Increase to strong northeast gales
and Will continue Wednesday, causing
high tides and dangerous seas. BY to-
morrow the effects Of the storm will be-
gin to be felt in New York and later in
the day and at night 1t is expected to
move northwari along the New Eng
land coast. The wind throughout the
district affected will exceed probably 10
miles an hour and storm signals have
been extended on the coast "a far as Port
land.
Below Savannah the storm has entire
~ subsidized and at Charleston the veloci
ty Of the wind decreased from 80 miles to
"a miles an hour tonight -
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-16
lie viii Re Called To Washington
! for That Purpose.
Col. Kennon Tells Mr..
Root About Cuba.
Thinks Elections Cannot Be
Held For Some Time.

Washington, August 1b.--General
consult with Secretary Root concerning
affairs In Cuba The Secretary desires to
have the benefit Of General Brooke's
knowledge Of the condition Of things in
the island before he reaches any definite
conclusion as to future policy for Cuba
No date has been fixed for General
Brooke's visit but 1t will no doubt be
determined by the developments OF the
situation and bsfore.the Secretary hegins
his annual report to the President. Col
Kennon OF the 34th infantry recently sp-
pointed but who has been on duty at
Havana as assistant acknowledgement had
a long conference with Secretary Root
today. Col. Kennon assured Secretary
Root that the course which General
Brooke was pursuing met with general
approval
As to the elections In Cuba, Col Ken
non told the Secretary that he thought
the time was still somewhat distant
when they oonid be held to advantage
By provision In the peacs treaty, the
Spanish residents In the island were
given one year from the date OF exchange
Of Publications in which to declare their
preferences as to citizenship. Elections
could not be held, he said, until after the
year elapsed. In justice to this class Col.
lennon said that tho people of Cuba
were fast coming to the conclusion that
the interest Of all would he best subserved
by these peoples accepting Cuban citi-
zenship, and BY Spaniards and Cubans
acting in harmony and while they did not
mix we'll at present, the feeling Of irrita.
tion was wearing away.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-16
EcLARE WAR CAN END.

Boston, August l6-The Anti-Imperial-
istic league at "a meeting this afternoon
voted to issue pronunciamento which
was given out tonight through Its presi-
dent, Hon. George 5. Boutwell,.
The document asserts that the anti
impefialist movement has made rapid
progress in the past i've months and de-
clares that: .rhis league Is now carry
Ing ON the contest and it will continue 20
carry on the contest upon the Idea and in
the belief that the President of the United
States, especially. is responsible for the
war. and that President Mckinley at
any moment. or the United States. acting
tniougn him or through successor oan
bring the war to an end. 1t is our pur-
pose to aid In bringing the war to an end,
and In advance, we reject any and every
scheme Of compromise. y
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-16
JIMlNEz DEFEATED.
The Donimiean Revoiuaonist Has
Been Suppressed.

Puerto Plata. August 1b.--The COVER n
mens forces commanded by Gen. Esoobosa
have found the insurgents, The rout was
almost a massacre. The wounded on
both sides are numerous. The engage
ment is considered by the governments as
decisiyeiy ending the Jiminez uprising.
The government plan for the gradual
withdrawal of paper money from circu-
lation has established confidence. short
term tiils Of exchange on Europe sell for
300 percent silver. The Dominicaus al.
most without exception are for use Of
American money.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-16
M. GUERIN HOLDS OUT.
Barricaded But sim Declines to Sur
render.

Paris, August 15.--The warrant for the
arrest OF M.Guerin, president of the anti
Semits league, who with sympathizsrs
has been barrica6ed since Saturday last
In the of1ices Of the league, has been placed
In the hands of Magistrate Faprs. Guerin
Is now regarded as an outlaw in state OF
rebellion since his notification of the is.
sue of the warrants. He cannot claim the
right of citizen or exemption from ar
rest from the sunset to sunrise and the
persons garrisoning the headquarters OF
the league numbei ing about forty are
In the same box. Strict orders have been
given to or rest everyone attempting TO
enter or leave the building. Three men
who attempted to leave tho building this
armed with revolyers ami hatchets and
brass knuckles. The prefect OF police
Is still awaiting orders In regard to the
action tn be taken against Guerin. The
leading Jews OF Europe are arranging for
a meeting In Switzerland In order to
form an international association for the
defence against the oruirsade Of anti
semltes and to protect the jews in France
after the Dreyfus court martial Is ended.
III. Waldeck Rousseau conferred several
times during the day with M. Lepine,
th prepect ofspolice and In consideration
or the TACT that recourse to force in tn Q
arrest OF Nj. Gueriu might lead to a use
less sacrifice OF life, entailing still grayer
demonstrations at the obsequias of the
victims the premier decided not to expose
the life CT any man, soldier policeman or
fireman but to leave nj. Guerin choice
between self-imprlsonment and arrest.
Meanwhile, 1t looks as though this affair
would have a rather tame ending. The
friends of NJ. Gusrin are busying them
selves to rescue him from an impossible
and foolish position. MIR. Stevens, son
of the we'll known artist, obtained from
the government Ga permit TO enter NJ.
Guerin's house and advise him 60 surEen-
der at discretion, assuring him that no
one doubted his courage but that he
ought not to compromise his friends and
the cause by riacing human life at stake.
III. Joseph Lasies, anti-semite, deputy
for Gers, who was furnished with a slmi-
lar permit, visited nj. Guerin this even
ing and conferred with him for three
quarters OF an hour, making every effort
to persuade Guefin and his associates
that further resistance was vain and dan
gerous.
"I believe" III. Lasles said in an In
terview, 'sthat the matter will be ar
ranged tomorrow. NJ. Guerin and his
friends are over-excited. They are ex-
hausted by slsepless nights and the mo-
mentary expectation Of police coup,
Tomorrow shall see the premier ana
arrAnge terms. III. Guerin and his assoc
oiates constitute themselves prisoners.
The premier Ia not intiactable and will
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-16
WEATHER OBSERVATIONS.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for Yesterday, Aug. 10. taken at
8 p. M, meridian time, the obser-
walton for each section being given in
this order: Temperature, direction of
wind, state of weather:
Boston, 81 degrees S. clear; New York
6S degrees, Il, clear; Philadelphia, 6S de-
grees, K, clear; Washington. 6l degrees.
NE. cloudy; Albany, 66 degrees. NE.
clear; Buffalo, GO degrees, NE, clear
Detroit, 20 degrees. ME-. clear; Chicago,
GO degrees, M clear; st. Paul, "A degrees,
Sc, clear; Huron, Oak 81 degrees. SE,,
cleari Bismarct,. So degrees. W, clear
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-16
THE SAMOAN DIFFICULTY.

Berlin, August l5.--The National Zsi-
tung commenting upon the report of the
samoan committee doubts that a satle~ !.
sory settlement OF the Samoan qus stion
win be arrived at by the three powers
while the ~tripartite condominum lasts.
10 considers that the best solution woul d
6e In transfer of the group to Germany.
II this be impossible, then Germany
shonld elect governor. thereby securing
two votes, while the English and Ameri-
can interests should not be changed, one
vote from them being necessary TO form
majority.