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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-08
9aily Kennebee Yonrnal,

Issued every morning, except Sundays. 1t con-
.llns the latest news by Telegraph and mail, gives
eports of the Markets. and hito carefully prepared
political and local articles, aud generous amount
of farming, home and miscellaneous reading with
a luL compilation OF state news.
Terms, - per dnnam IN adcaacc, SS il payment
10 not made within the year Single copies cents,
TO be had at The bookstores AID aL this Office.
Advertisements inserted reasonable terms.
Rates may be had on application al this office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-08
Meeklu 4ennebee Somrnal,

Published every Wednesday morning, is the
largest folio paper in the State, conAnng news,
political ARTICLES, agricultural ana scientific matter,
.ales, poetry, ansedoLes, household matter marx
cts, &C., &C.
Terms, per annun IN ddrance.
Transient Advertisements, u 90 per incn Tor nrst
weeK; 90 cents per week ior each subsequent. In
serton.
SPECIAL Notices, o.. so per inch for first week 80
cents per week for each subsequent week.
Business Notices, in reading columns, 20 cents
per line Tor hrst insertions ~ cents per line for eaen
subsequent Insertion.
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Committee on HiIitaru Afnirs

The Committee on Military Affairs will meet In
the room under the Adjaiant Generals Office every
afternoon at 2ia O'Clock
THOS. J. PEAKS, ,c.;
CHAS. w. TILDEN, Snaif meh'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-08

The Lives Insured by the Society are carefully
selected In different parts of North America and
Europe, furnishing, by this broad field Of opera.
tons, additional and exceptional safety to the
Policy holders. The Insurances are made only on
the Mutual Principle. The Surplus Premiums are
returned annually to the Insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-08
Committee on Claims.

The Committee on Claims i'll meet In Room 10
on Wednesdays and Fridays, at 2 O'Clock, p. NJ.
until Otherwise ordered.
+. s. KYES, c...
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GAINED FIFTEEN POUNDS OF
FLESH.

SOUTH BERWICK, ME, Jan. IL, ls72.
Fl. r. STEVENS, ESQ
Dear sir-I have al dyspepsia in its worst form
for the last ten years, and have taken hundreds of
dollars worth OF medicine without Obtaining any
reie,. In Sep 'ember last commenced taking The
Vegetne, si.ce which time my health has steadily
improved. My food digests we'll; and have gained
fifteen pounds Of flesh. There are several others
10 this place taking vegetine; and all have OBJ.
tanned relief Yours truly,
THOMAS e. MOORE,
Overseer fCard Room. Portsmouth Co.'s Mills
Vegeline is Sold BY all Druggists.
febl i&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-08

This standard article is compounded with the
greatest care.
Its effects are as wonderful and satisfactory as
ever.'
1t restores gray faded hair to its youthful color
II removes all eruptious, itching and dandraf
and the scalp by ITS use becomes whilc and clean.
By its tonic properties it restores the capillary
glands to their normal vigor, preventing badness
and making the hair grow thick and strong.
AS dressing nothing has been found so effect
ual, or desirable.
DR., A. a. Hayes, State Assayer of Massa husetts
says ofit II consider it the tssi prep rratioa tor
its intended purposes"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-08
Committee on Etdero1 Ps1afions.

t0Wf13{zfe on Ftdtr0E Re7GfiOnS
The Committee on Federal Relations will meet
In Room No. II, Wednesdays at -, O'Clock P. NJ,
until otherwise ordered.
THOS. j PEAKS Jo,.
GEORGE ). WIGGIN, Su"HmeA'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-08

The Committee Railroads will meet In the
Senate Chamber on Tueadays at O'Clock Z. NJ
CHAs, Il. HASKELL. lCboirmen
SAM'L j. ANDERSON, }ona'ii"eh'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-08
Committee on I4Crio1flture.

The Committee on Agriculture will meet In the
Agricultural Room, on Tuesday OF each week, at
2le o'clock P. NJ.
IVORY LORD,
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Committee on 7oarns.

The Committee on Towns will meet In Represen
tattves Hall, Tuesday afternoons az CLOCK, until
Iurth r ordered.
GEO. X. TIURLOUGH,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-08

Premiums are received and Losses are paid in
cash only. Policies are seued payable at the death
of the Insured also payable at the end of certain
number of years. Policies are also issued on the
TONTlNE PLAN.
or upon the principle Of aceunu,ating profits for
definite periods, which was first introduced by this
Society, and has been recommended and endorsed
by eminent experts in Life Insurance, and by lead
ing business men. Forty-four per cent. has been
earned and accumulated on the premiums paid on
sit Tontine Life Policies and forty per cent. its
Tontine Endowment Policies. issued within the last
Eve years.
The Directors Of the Equitable Life Assurance
Society represent exclusively the interests Of the
Polcy-holders, and in presenting the Society to no.
ce, they eei that it has strong claims upen public
confidence, because of the strict and conservative
principles by which It's various departments ar
governed. In the assets and in the administration
of the Society perfect security is given for the f
ture, which is of great importance to those depend
ing Upon their insurance policies tor the ultimate
support of their families.
No Life Insurance Company has such args an
nual tran nsactons as the Equitable; none is more
prompt and just in its dealings.
Frank Z. NNe,
General Agent Tor Central Maine.
OFFICE IN ME0NlAn BUILDING,
Water Street Augusta Maine.
Good Agents Wanted.
iulyl0-tSw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-08

Committee on Commerce
The Committee on Commerce will meet in Room
No. Il. on Thursday Of each week al 2 O'Clock p.
NJ =, until otherwise ordered.
%FRANKLlS % L.CARSEy, Chairman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-08
Committee on Education.

The Committee on Education will meet every
Thursday at half-past two O'Clock, r. NJ, in Room
No. 20, lower noor, un ii further notice.
WM. IL. STEVENS, rh,,r,nn
E. Il. NEALLkY, ! eA'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-08

Con.mttee on change Of Names.
The Committee on Change OF Names, will meet
in Room No. 10, On each W ednesday at O'Clock, T..
NJ :, until further notice.
JASON FARRAR, Chairman.
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Committss on Reform School.

The Committee on Reform School will meet In
Room No. II, on Wednesdays, ut 2 O'Clock, +. NJ
until .taerwlse ol dered.
B.F. sTURG1S, I c,o,,r,an
TUOS. n. LORD, I Sn"H
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VOL. VII.
Ntunfbtt gontna1*

Published at AUGUSTA, MAINE, Wafer Street,
DOT OF Court by SPkA9UE, OWEN i NASH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-08
CoD.mittee on Interior Vafers.

The Committee on Interior Waters will NEE
every Thursday afternoon, at Room No. 8, Mt 2h
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-08

COMMITTEE NOTICES,

C6mnaittse on State Prison.
The Committee state Prison will meet on
Tuesday afternoons, at o'clock, in Room No. Is.
ABEL PRESCOTT, lC,ai.,,or
PlNCkNkY BUkNHAM, o"ai i'neh'
Committee on Ways and Means.
The Committee of Ways and Means will meet
Wednesdays III the Office Of the State Treasurer
O'clock, "a. NJ.
Il. b. SHEPHERD, Chairman.
Committee or Printing and Binding.
The Committee on Printing aui Binding will
m ct IN the senate Chamber. on Tuesdays at ~
O'Clock p. NJ :, anti Otherwise ordered.
W. II. STEVENS, tc,.;-r
Il. B. SHEPHERD, |haifmeh
Committee on Indian Affairs.
The Comuiltee on Indian Affairs " i'll meet every
Tuesday, at o'clock, +. NJ, in Room l9 until 1ur.
ther notice.
ALEX WEBB, tr,.i.,.
u. II. SAWYER, eharmen'
Connittss on State Lands and State Roads.
The Committee on stal- Lands and State Roads
will meet thursday Afternoons at O'Clock, In the
La1d Office.
STEPHEN 0 BROWN, Chs,rren
J. W. PORTER.
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COMMITTEE on Lsgal Afdirs.

tV"tN8Ftlee Oh LsyaE dVdlTS.
The Committee on Legal Affairs will meet at the
Judiciary Room Wednesdays and Fridays at 2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-08
Committee on Banks and Bankiao

The COMMITTEE on Banks and Banking will NEE,
in The Senate Chamber each Tuesday at u, ocloc /
T. M. J, >; ;WHEELWkIGHI,tC Cba,rmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-08
Committee on the yudiciar

The Comm tee the judiciary will meet on
Tuesdays and THURSDAYS At 2ts o'clock p. NJ
JOHN p. SWASEY, tos,
IEWELLIS POWERS, Sh"'i"en'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-08
Commit.ss on Ways and Bridge.

The Committee on Ways and Bridges will meet
every Tuesday afternoon, at Room No. 6, at p;
O'Clock.
USHER B. THOMPSON, chairman
JAMES WAGG, SnauWen'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-08
THE GREAT REPUTATION

Which vegetine has attained in all parts Of Il
country as .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-08

Committee on State Prison.
he, Committee on state Prison will meet on
,suaY afternoons. at u'rlnck In ROom No. Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-08

URANUS o. BRACKETT, tr,o;,,,
LEWIS A. FARRAR, Snairn'
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COMMITTEE on Hailroai,

JOHN P. DONwORTH, o,,a,u,on
HENRY b. CLEAVES, Chalrneh'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-08

The Committee of Ways and Means will m
w Wednesdays IN the Office Of the State Treasurer
> O'clock, a. NJ,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-08
Committee on Ways and Means.

ABEL PRESCOTT, ic,a,,
PlNCkNkY BUkNHAM, S""'' ''o"'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-08

Comniitee on Pensions.
The Committee ON Pensions will meet every
Thursday at O'Clock +. NJ, in Room 10, until fur.
ther notice.
JOHN WOODBURY., C,o,r..,
JOHN w. FOGLER, """"c"'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-03
NFWARKs CITY OFFICERS.

CHARACTER OF THE NEW COMMON CoUNClL-iNDE-
PENDENT AIDERMEN-ELECr INSISTING on NE"
MIX FOR oFFICR-THE CAUCUsES.
Tbe new Common Council of Newark VIII
meet for organization tomorrow evening Inc PreSen'
Council is composed OF Is Democrats ana Ii hePup-
cans while the new Council will have ~ Keruocdh'
and IL Democrats This change in the political com
plexoR OF the Common Council Will resuI III inc u's
placement of the present Democratic city officials fof
the urpose of nominating their the RepnD
can Aldermen-eect hove held anumber OF eaucSes' VI
rather two sets Of caucuses. for IL Is gcnefaS uer
stood that there was a split at the first CAUCUS seFcia
of the newly-elected ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS men Vi
the city-who do not make trade OF poitcs'
have entered protest against nominating an!
man for Office under the city government VINO
has in any way boon identified with what was known Us
the old City Hall Ring which they claim caused 'he
Democratic triumph at the charter election year ago
Nearly all the old Republican eX0incis were PiAccu "
nomination at the several oaucuses, and this dd TO uoe
mined action on the part Of the ndcpendolt ye OF sN
who insist upOn new IN this movement me boilers
have the hearty approval OF the m90lly o tc SVrd
uitv Alderman VIM. Sta'nSby OF the fOurteenth Nain
the senior member ana the leader OF lS parry III to
Council bias been nominated Tor We Lie''.3 , or f f
BOARD and j. L. Sutphen received the n'inlnhiioh LOT
city Clcr, but the latter selection mas oastu SOM Is
satisfaction, and may yet be changed. a. iso ti ia
but il Is understood with decisive results ahd II II nov
Improbable that the Aldermen VIII tan To- are uloI 'c
candidates in time to make the expected oranges TO
morrow night ..... g.. 10 ,,,.or tl,o oGlcos If
The principal contest s'tus 20 p t o T recruitment
Chief OF Police, CmeiLn-heyr OF thc ire m a
CIV Counsel and City Attorney. IL ~ reported on ~
partny coed authority that OK Uhled states DrleclNS
& NetoeSbip has been pressed lor Chief % I1lcc ana
that the contest Uf rival candidates ior Chlcshc@Io
the Fire Department. may result in the restoration oi te
present Democratic incumbent, who has given sail'idC
non II il believed that the independents Aldermen WIN
not yield 10 party pressure aud That unless good men arr
agreed upOn the Old officers VIII be permitted
~ hold over until suitable men can lie seletl.
cd Never perhaps, las so much interest
me selection of tie city officers and the Council Cham
her will undoubtedly be crowded tomorrow night wien
fine cypeced oh .Ugcs 20 be made Already me mem
bors ,f the new Council have had introduced, through
IN. members lo iu. over, resolution WHICH VIII re-
ucc mo salaries OF tity officers the amount OF about
SIOoOO per annum Reform in all depaltm uts ot the
ty government is promised and the boilers claim mat
this can only Cffcctcd by reform IN tine Character OF
10 officers to be elected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-03

nit 10 IL not to oppose and break IT. No law can ever
be removed in the latter way In other words obedience
Is the only way TO have Law repealed 30 when christ
came " repeal the old Jewish law ana 70
destroy It, He did not come denouncns ~,
but He came yielding obedience TO It, no did tnis 30
that IL might never be said Of Him that He was not one
dent the law OF righteousness, that IL might never pe
said that He failed to submit himself to TIE law but
going deeper than this another clear lesson D. seen NO
measure spiritual gifts measure or spiritual grace
removes the obligation OF every man 70 the law mhit
ever may DO the relation between law and grace that re-
laon does not the obligation to submit 10 ana
keep the Jaw No saint becomes so sanity as 10 pe
licensed break the law. No man can ever become 80
devoted that nc IL relieved from his obligations he eau
not be righteous 9odward and unTfghteous nanward 80
Christ In order show the importance OF the law
TO nero ceremonial because that law was Gods posi-
tive enactment and there voice TO take IL Dack
1t is known to all that laws made not for the goOd
but for the bad. The good abrogate the law,
but that does not remove from them the
obligation to obey the law. Not one out OF Thousand
OF the honest citizens OF the city knows the forms pro
cesses and penalties OF the law and yet the law expects
that they shall know them. No plead Ignorance
of the law Man is driven from the court
OF law to the court mercy lie s there TO plead Tor
mercy through Chriss blood. The law does not cleanse
tina stain Of sin It Ia merely mirror showing the Ia
so that we the loving arms OF God ana nave
our sin washed away. When the law IL kept as mere
incident I'M ones life, II becomes then not duy Dut
matter OF love. -, -, -,
last sermon as Rector Of Christ Church He Will then
go South to take charge Of Trinity Parish IN new
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-03

II is probable that some of the Grand Jurors
who signed The letter addressed ~ Gov Tdcn char ng
Winchester Buton, District Attorney OF Kings County,
with falling to bring alleged official corruption before
the members OF the November Grand Jury, viii make
further effort induce the Governor to take action IN
the matter One Of them stated yesterday that II they
received no answer from the Governor TIT, week. they
would to Albany aud make formal charges against the
DstriCt-AttOney.
Mr. BrttOn said last night that he had not determined
whether not he would take any action against the
persons who signed the petition lie had received
ral notice that any charges had been preferred against
him or that Governor had received any such letter
rs that which had been published having been sent 10
the Governor lie said that The charges were unOundcd
in fact, and he cOurtcd the ulcat investigation. lie al
trutpd the sending OF the letter 20 single person. aud
declared that the publication Of that document had in
terfccd with The ends of Justice rs u informed persons
connected with the gaH companies what subjects Dad
been under consideration and led them 10 keep out Of
the way avoid answering questions. Yet the evil
dcnCe That has been obtained by the December Grand
jury said Mr. Biton, "is greater by far than that
placed before it, predecessor, and considered
by h fer ten days The fact that their persistence aided
by Ia possible way could only secure the iu
dlCtmcnt Of one person regard my Justification"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-03
THE COURTS.
ASSIGNMENTS OF JUDGES FOR JANUARY

ASSIGNMENTS OF JUDGES FOR JANUARY
The Supreme Court will have this month a
General Term Special Term and three Clrcuits Chis,
Justice Davis and Judges Brady and Daniels are assigned
to the General Term, which will have consider earlv
the appeal Of John Dolan, convicted OF the murder oe
Mr. Noe and the appeal Of Tweeds bondsmeu from thu
forfeiture oftheir recognzances for him in the criminal
suits Judge Donohue is assigned TO Special Term and
Judges Worst Westbrook and Lawrence to the threa
Circuits The Tweed civil suits set down for trial before
Judge WestbrOok this morning and counsel for The Peo
pie stated last week that all the preliminary work on their
part had done, that they ready press tho
actual trial of the suits. Mr. Field however proposes to
make motion either at Chambers at Circuit TO SCI,
aside the dra wing OF the struck ures which may CAUSE
further postponement Judge Barrett will sit at Cham
bers during the month.
In the Superior Court Judges Curtis and Sedgwck ara
assigned with Judge Van Worst TO the General Term and
Chef Justice Mcneil aud Judge Speir to the Trial Terms
while Judge Sanford will begin his work at the special
Term and Chambers
CbiefJustice DAILY with Judges Robinson and Iarre.
more arc assigned 70 the General Term OF the Common
Peas Judge Van HOesen will begin his judicial work I'm
the Trial Term and Judge j. f. DAILY Will SIT at Special
Term and Chambers. Only one jury term is 10 be held
In this this month, but there Will be three jury
The three Trial Terms Of the Marine Court arc to be
held by Judges Shea, McAdam, and Sheridan, Judge
Goepp sitting at Chambers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-03
THE ROC AND TIE SHIPPING.
VESSELS DELAYED AND ENDANGERED ARRIVAL or
OVERDUE OCEAN sTEA'rRS.

VESSELS DELAYED AND ENptEGFHED ARRIVAL or
OVERDUE OCEAN STEAMERS.
The fog which has ovcrlung the city for
many DAYS has proved a very serious drawback to tho
OF vessels Until Saturday considerable anK
ctv a- manifested for the safety Of several vessel. due
at mi. port The bright weather of Ncw Years day.
however di>pecd the fog and with it the fears Of many
persons. rs large number 81 csel- which lay outside
were enabled 10 come mp 20 the city
The first steamship 10 ~ 70 her wharf on saturday
was the France Of the French Transalanuo Line which
sailed from Hayrc Dec ~. The officers report bad
weather throughout tie voyage, with continuous FOG
from Nantucket TO SANDY Hook, during which time the
fog wa. in constant The steamship Iudoo which
was supposed al one inc Dc ashore Fire Island
L. L. arrived nj about = D. ~. Saturday Capt. Nils
commander stated that fNc passage was one ' tit
le Lad fenced iu crossing tic Altuiir
The VOYAGE began %, and three cay later thc chip
thick weather N"rcnrrc, great deal OF water vas
shippcd and portion col the cargo shifted ~ position
owing the rolling ui tine ship causing much t"uhle
soon after the weather cleared, uui thc VIVA
Increased in force day after day, until on me
morning Of Dec. II, 10 amounted - ttiHhp g'ie
with very high and an ahtrI dance OF ram
batcd until Christmas day, when 10 began I" .uh.ile
as ne coast of Nantucket approached During ths
storm the steering was repeatedly broken ana re-
t9irrd tc brf-. ra. badly shafcu and everything uu
IrtI from tlc Nantucket shoals o. s1udT lloOh there
ygas much les storm, but almost constant ipt iAc
stc1u.er City of Chester, TO days rom Liverpool "o
arrived on Saturday. This vessel was overdue nearly
.ir I.ts Tic. ua.-Ise ya. .r.f stormy ANA severe
one strong gales being experienced nearly ,f'F t1t-
with heavy sf.ls IN nluCttnu d hFti 80 Nh,t d" 'ht
st,e.aue ar broke which required decay ~ - i"si
tor,q1rit Tie cts Of Chester had Oh board ~ cabin
ana 80 .fcHfI- l4-tnUffi-.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-03
THE NEW POLICE COMMISSIONERS.

DISCUSSING THE FUTURE or THE FORCE - RIGID
DISCIPLINE TO BE MAINTAINED-THE QUESTION
OF RETAINING SUPERINTENDENT wALLING.
The new Police Commissioners, Messrs.
Wheeler and Erhsrdt visited the Police Central ONCE
en- Saturday, and met by Commissioner smith, Who
was elected President OF the Board on Friday evening
Shortly after Commissioner Vo0rhis arrived No formal
meeting of the Board held, but general converse
tion took place in reference to tho operations Of tie
Police Department and reference was made to various
matters that were likely TO come up for considerations
The question Of retaining Superintendent Waliug was
among those discussed. President Smith spoke very
highly OF the integrity and efficiency OF the Superntend
emit Mr Wheeler said that probably the information that
he had that which the President had received
did not agree. Mr. Wheeler was not inclined 10 speak
positively regard TO the matter "a there were many
he said who more familiar with The department
than he who thought very highly OF Superintendent
Waung The question Of The general discipline OF The
force discussed and Mr.. Wheeler said that general
order should be Immediately issued 10 the Department
recurring rigid enforcement Of the laws and strict
obedience 20 orders. No laxity would DO permitted. lie
considered that tho efficiency Of the force had been
greatly impaired by the varying views OF the COmmis-
soners heretofore, and ne hoped that the Board
would WORK together harmOnously and unanimously FOR
the elevation Of the character Of the police Of the city
No outside influence OF amy character sh0ull be allowed
TO retain police officer who unit displace
who honest and capable
Commissioner BThardt cOincided with the views Of
Commissioner Wheeler. lie unwilling to commit
himself relation to the retention dismissal OF super
ntendent Walling. He had never seen him and had no
acquaintance with member Of the force. HI own
purpose IN Going into the Board to try % evolve
der out Of The department was in bad condition
and needed reform.
lis expected that one II the new Commissioners will
be appointed 60 the place OF Chairman Of The Committees
Street Cleaning and surgeons, which Mr.. DisDcckcr
occupied. The Oth0T Committees Rules aud Disc-
pine, aud Finance and Repairs and supplies, viii
probably remain az at present.
Commissioner VOOrhis sain 20 TRIBUNE reporter last
evening that While he convinced OF the honesty and
1sithluiucss OF Mr. Waliuc he would be in favor of
having best for superintendent that could pos
sibly be found and that he would vote against his
brother II not OF the opinion that hc would
TO b. good officer The force iB former times nad so
many bad -SupeFintcndeuts that he would require 20
know most positively the honesty Of proposed for
the place before he would take any steps TO replace Dir
Wdlling.