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Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-01-11
The Constitutional Amendment.
KENTUCKY.
Senatorial.

FRANKFORT, January 10. Two senatorial bal
lots to-day, exactly alike, rs follows Williams,
81; Lindsey, 4s; McCreary 20; Boyd. Is.
Captured.
CINCINNATI, January 10. At Concord, KY, on
Tuesday night, Sheriff Underwood brothers, who
bad been stealing horses from farmers, and de-
msndsd their surrender. The Underwoods fired /,
instantly killing Ruggles. The fire was returned,
wounding both OF the outlaws. 1t is thought the
underwoods will be lynched by the excited farm
ers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-01-11
NORTH CAROLINA.
A Legal Point.

RALEIGH, January TO- There is conflict be-
tween Governor Vance and the Supreme Court,
as to whether the governor has a right to appoint
Chief Justice. 1t is rumored the judges have
given an opinion that the governor can appoint a
Judge of the court aud that the justices then elect
the chief justice.
Female Lawyer.
A woman was licensed to practice law, yesteI-
dsv, the first in the State.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-01-11
NEW iIAMPSIIIRE.
Held for Trial,

FARMINGToN January 10, John ID. Pnkham,
the Murderer Of Mrs. Berry of New Durham, was
brought here last night, aud taken before Judge
Tuttle this morning. lie pleaded guilty, and was
held for trial in the next term OF court at Dover
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-01-11
LOUISIANA.
Political.

NEW YORK, January 10. A New Orleans spe.
cial reports interviews with Cssanora aud Ken
ner, colored members OF the Louisiana Returning
Board. in which they both deny any bargaining
concerning the elel oral vote.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-01-11

We pity tho tramp who was obliged to wander
about in the severe cold weather we have just had.
One or two were frozen to death during the spell
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-01-11

Court N alters.

MONTREAL, January TO- The Okla Indians
arraignsd on Wednesday and pleaded not
guilty demanding jury half French and half
English, choosing the latter as their language.
The trial will begin to day. Great interest is felt
in it, and emminent counsel are retained to de-
fend them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-01-11

DEs MONIES, January 10. The Iowa legisla-
ture, which meets Monday, will probably elec,
Allison for United States Senator No other
candidate is in the field.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-01-11
Notice to Members.
Prices of Daily Kennebec JournI

single copy, cents ten copies - cents; twenty
ty'hve copies or more, cents each.
Extra copies of any issue OF the Daily kennebec
journal may be obtained by giving orders there or
TO me Carrier or at the Counting hoom of The Jour
nal Ofice, The day previous.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-01-11
Report of Visiting Committee to the In
sane HOspital,

same Hospital.
Hon. Charles Builum, Hon. Geo. A. Preble, al
Mrs. &. W. Quiuby Visitors to the Insane Hosl i
tai, have submitted their annual report to tue
Governor and Council. The Hospital has been
visited "a ofte n once in every month by at least
two of the Visitors, and weekly visits with a
few exceptions have been made by the resident
Visitor. The main purpose of these visits has
bee to see if the patients are humanity treated
and poPerly cared for. But few complaints of
/! i,,stu.lt have been made, and these when
intestl ate were found to be not well grounded.
rbcv have r. ceved many letter, from the friend.
of psient, requiring replies, in order to assure
them OF Kind aud watchful care and to give them
renewed confidence in the good management of
the Hospital
The hall and dining room and domitoriss are
neat, a. general thing the patients ore well
clothed, the food ample and the quality good
DIrng the past year there have been two suicides
and one acc,don ntal drowning at the Hospital. In
bot1 cases of suicide the resident Visitor was
promptly potifed by the Superintendent, and up
on careful investigation it was learned ths, the
otiiccrs AID attendants were exonerated from
blame, snd that coIoner's inquest was not nee
essary
The system of ventilation, some time contem-
p'ated, has been completed, and the healthfuI
change of atmosphere is very noticeable. The
extensive water works afford an abundant supply
of water to all pars of the Hospital, the value of
wNct cannot be oyerestimated. The old laundry
has been thoroughly repaired and improved.
An addition to the night force is suggested and
also an improvement in the classification of pa
tients The facilities for amusements, etc.. are
alluded to, and The Visitors conc luded their report
with these words: "In conclusion we desire to
state, that while the Maine Insane Hospital is
not all it should be in all of its appointments
all will be in time, we believe the Trustees and
officers warmly devoted to its best interests,
and are doing all in their power to have it take
the highest rank among the Hospitals of our
land
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
Attempted Suicide.

LOWELL, January 10. Mrs. Joanna Welch
widow, insane and released from the asylum but q
day or TWO ago, attempted suicide three times this
forenoon. by lying the track Of the Boston &
Maine Railroad. She was finally taken TO her
home hy the police
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-01-11

recent cute and very handy invention is that
of the American Watch w inder, being the invep
don of MI. w. Ii. Bracy, who was formerly con
nectcd with the watch factory at Walthsm. 1t
certainly seems superior to any watch-w ndor
tina, has heretofore been devised, is durable, and
when applied forms part of the watch. Being
fixture 10 the watch it is always convenient and
cA be wound readily in the dark as in the
light. Avoids the necessity of hunting up the
key and the perplexity which might result from
the loss OF it. 1t tends to keep the watch clean
as it is a well known fact that more dirt and dust
reaches the movements of the watch through the
use of the common key, than flom any other
source. Have one put on your watch, and when
once used you W i'll never discard it. Mr.. Lew
l. Lincoln Of Augusta, is agent in Maine ior this
useful Invention. The wiuders may be purchased. !.
of him or of NJ. NJ. swan, at his jewclry store.
where they are applied TO the watch.
Flowers Solicited.
There " Ill be flower table in connection with
the fair to be held in this city next week and II
are kindly and earnestly invited to furnish flow
els for thi, table. committee will be in waiting
at the table 10 receive them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-01-11

We learn that DR.. Kinsman has refused very
large sum for the recipe from which the celebrat
cd Adamson's Balsam is made. This is one of
the market its sales are enormous, and not sim
gle failure to cure is reported. Price 35 cts.
jan9-t&wlw.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-01-11
SuspenAiOn.

Boston January 10. W. W. Churchill & Co.,
a leading dly goods finn on Washington street,
have susptuded. No statement has yet bsen
made.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-01-11
Weather Indications Tor To-day,

For New England and the Middle States,
falling followed by rising barometer, cooler north
and west winds, cloudy weather, with light rain
or snow, followed in the southern portions by clear
or clearing weather.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-01-11
Blaud's Bill.
WASHINGTON. W
WAYS and Means Commit ee

WASHINGTON, January 10. The committee on
Ways and Means met this morning, and com
menced an informal discussion on the tax and tar
i'll questions. No action was taken, except to re-
lei the petition for the relief of Savings Banks
from TAXATION to Subcommittee of FIVE mem
bers who have the preparation of the tariff and tax
bill already in charge. The committee meet again
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-01-11
England.
Spain.

The directors of the Bank of England, to-day
fixed the minimum rate Of discount nj three PEE
cent.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-01-11

The moon and Mars will be in conjunction to
day; the moon and Neptune to- morrow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-01-11
NEW YORK.
] hurlOW Wood.


NEW York, January 10. Thurlow Wood is
dangerously i'll.
Suicide.
VIM ii. Pontin, WI o committed suicide Instead
of being married. did so. it is believed because
his father refused to come to the marriage cerc.
m0ny. Several persons were present to witness
the marriage flom Massachusetts.
Murder.
Joseph Wall went home diunk last night, and
finding his wife in bed, without the slightest pro-
vocation kicked her, inictDg mortal injury.
Blaud's Bill.
ALBANY, January TO- resolution in opposi-
{ ion to the passage Of BANDS bill was called up
i n the assembly this forenoon anH passed by los
to L.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-01-11

We republish the list of Joint Standing Com
mittees
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-01-11

And now we are told to look soon for January
thaw.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-01-11
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
Daily Heanebss 5ournal.
PORTLAND.
Murder Trlal.

PORTLAND, Jannaly 10. The arguments were
made to-day in the tiial Of Jones, charged with
killing Capt. johnson Of the sch. Gazell. The case
will be gwen to the jury in the morning.
Municipal Matters.
The office of MIX Inspector has been estab-
lshed by the city council, and II. T. Cummings
was tonight appointed Inspector
Messfs. Shurtleff, Littefeli and Proctor were
appointed valuation commissioners, and will pro-
coed TO make new valuation Of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-01-11
FOREIGN.


ltAlys
LONDON, January 10. Henry NJ. Stanley, the
African explorer, arrived at Brundisi, Italy, yes
terday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-01-11

~ Biographical Sketches lor sale at this office
and by Carrier.
ONE TRIAL is sufficient to convince the most
skel teal of the invaluable and unfailing efficacy
of Madame Zodoc P0Her'S CurdGce BGlsdm for
the cure OF Colds, Coughs, lIossreness, shortness
of Breathing, Asthms, Difficulty of Breathing,
huskincss, Tickling in the Throst, &c. Has been
in use over forty years. Price, 25, so, and p
cents per bottle. isu3-t&w4w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-01-11
The Ottman Case.

Matt Carpenter counsel in the Ottmsn case,
has given notice to District Attorney Wells that
he " III saturday next move criminal court for
an order iequiringsand compelling the property
clark of the Metropolitan Court to surrender to
the assignee of the defendant Ottman. United
States treasury and bank notes amounting to
Si3, ,59j. Ottman is under indictment for robbery
OF Si1, 900 from the treasury, and the district at
torney will oppose meeting and claim the mon
ey the property of the United States, and as
the result of the prisoners robbery
The Constitutional Amendment.
The cor stitutongl amendment proposed by a
joint resolution which Mr.. Sargent introduced in
IN the Senate to-day, read as follows:
Section /. The right of citizens to vote shall
not be denied or abridged by the United States or
by any State, on account of sex.
Sect .. That Congress shall have the power to
enforce this article by approximate legislation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-01-11

The three National banks of this city held
their annual elections the present week, with the
following result:
GRANITE NATIONAL BANK-Directors Dariss
Alden, Wm. Caldwell, James W. bradbury, John
W. Chase, ii. II. Hsmcu. President. Darius AL
den. VIM +. johnson continued as Cashier.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK-Directors, JOSEPH II e.
Williams, Thomas Lambard. Daniel A. Cony
Oscar Iiolwsy, James W. North. President.
James w. North. |. Boothby continued as
Cashier.
FREEMANs NATIONAL BASK-Directors Wat
son +. Hallett, Russell Eaton, o. {. Whitehouse
John Mulliken, Samuel Titcomb President
w +. Hallett. F. II. Adams continued as Cashier
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-01-11

PARIS, January TO- The Official journal an
nouDcing Victor Emmanuels death, says not in
Italy alone will cruel and saddle an event cause
90 deep and unanimous regret The loss OF a
sovereign who held so great place in Europe
will be strongly felt in France.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-01-11
France.

A steam tug left the river Thames, yesterday,
for Ferol, Spain, to bring the Cleopatra obeli.k
here.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-01-11

photographed Sketches for sale at th. office
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-01-11

NEW IoRK, January 10. Thurlow Wood is
1anyeIon.ly i'll
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-01-11
Maine Geheral Hospital.

The following is the statement of receipts and
expenditures of the Maine Insane Hospital for
the current year.
The Ottawa free trader., 1878-05-11

\ Paris journal asserts that u landhOlder IN
the Gironde has discovered method of pro
tecting vineyards from the pLylloXera simply
by planting Strawberries among the Erapes
What he says is substantially as follows:
The phylloXera laughs both at the DEGREES
of government and the decisions of science
and refuses to yield either to prctectoral man
dates or alkaline phocarbonates. In fact the
only thing he fears is an arachaida Of the ge-
nus Trombidion, which, it appears, eXtermin.
ates the phylloxcra by consuming it for food
on an enormous scale.
This trombidion is n little spider of almost
microscopic minutcneSS, of 4 reddish orange
color, marked with three brown lines longitu-
dlnaly on the back 1t lives on the under part
of the strawberry leaves, for portion OF the
year-then it suddenly disappears. Where
does it go? Simply down to the grape roots
under ground, to hunt the phylloxera which
devours them 1t is stated that vines having
strawberries planted under them are thus COM
pletely protected from the ravages OF this enc
my. Excellent trombidion. Ifhls destructive
instincts are not overtasked what thanks shall
we not owe him? We shall have better vine
at less cost, and as strawberry culture will be
obligatory in vineyards, tnis fruit will become
abundant and cheap.
The Ottawa free trader., 1878-05-11
TEMPERANCE COLUMN.
THE CONTRAST.

\ glass OF water, aud glass OF winc
A crystals purity, ruby's shine,
| One, heavens ambrosia, emblem OF the light,
The other lifting type Of changctul night.
While gazing on its glow what thoughts arise,
What dazzling visions fit before our eyes,
We see in grand old halls the festive thronS
Where sweetest strains their melody prolonS.
Mans noble mien and wOman's grace was there
And fashions pomp, and jewels rlch ana rare;
All that the sons OF pleasure most CeslIc,
The wording covcts, and the young ADMIRE
Al, Mockcr. these are vot'res at thy shrine,
Pledged bv fair icwclled hands thy colorS shine,
And mirth and wit abound, with dance and song,
And eyes grow brighter Is the night wears on.
But here We draw the veil, We need not show
How 'mong these gorgeous scenes turks hidden
woe,
Nor name the demon hands which here begin
To draw these beings through Il maze of sin,
Then, oh, beware beware the wine cups glow,
For poison, sure and deadly, turks below;
Beneath its glitter lies CALLING chain,
Who quats it, must Il fettcrcd slave remain.
But thou, sweet boon which God to man has given,
We gaze into thy depths and dream of heaven;
We quench our thirst at streams along lifc's way,
And look by faith,-where living fountains play.
There in that city of unending joy,
Naught shall appear to harm or TO destroy,
No cunning arts of Satan eer shall blight
The streams which sparkle in the realm of light.
Life giving fount, which cheers and purfes,
Without thee, weak and helpless, nature dies.
Let glad hearts grateful sing in every cline
Welcome, sweet water; farewell trcach'rous wine.
--Ten.plcrs Magazine.
The Ottawa free trader., 1878-05-11

piece Of lemon bound upon corn or an1 will re
night and morning. The free use of lemon
juice and sugar will always relieve a cough
A lemon eaten before breakfast every day, for
week or two, will entirely prevent that feel
ing of lasstude peculiar to the approach OF
spring Perhaps its most valuable property is
its absolute power of detecting any of the ia.
furious and even dangerous ingredients enter,
ing into the composition of so very many OF
the cosmetics and face powders in the market
Every lady should subject her toiletpowder to
this test. Place teaspoonful of the suspected
powder in glass and add the juice of lemon
If eftervescence takes place, it is an infalli
BILE proof that the powder is dangerous, and its
use should be avoided, as it will ultimately in
jure the skin and destroy the beauty Of the
mpleXion.-ChicdgO Tribune
The Ottawa free trader., 1878-05-11
Twelve Reasons why no Rational Being
should use Tobacco.

|. The habit is at war with Temperance
Tobacco Is an intoXicant. 1t is part of the
merchandise of dram-shops, is an incentive to
drunscnncss. The topper, rebuked by Il pro
tcssc., tctoalcr, with qud or a cigar in his
mouth, might pertinently respond, Physician
heal ,hvSclf"
= The habit is a selfindulgencc in iagran'
cont t with the Selfdenying spirit of the Di
vine Founder of Christianity. II number,
amUr- It's slaves mole than $50 millions OF
hu&..a beings 1t binders moral reform, and
it inpCdcs progress.
3. The habit is essentially filthy, and "clcan
lncss," says the prOverb, "is next to godlineSs.'
Ladies ofretinemcnt involuntarlly shrink from
the man who chcws. or snutls, or smokes, un
less custom has rendered them indifferent tC
those vile practices.
4 The lips of the tobacco ChcWcr or hab
itual smoker, are Swelled and saturated with Il
disgusting poison, the gums are spongy aud ten
der and the whole mouth and throat affected
By its use.
). The habit OF using tobacco j, inconSiS
tent with the character of Christian gentle
man. st Paul" Bishop Hooker tells Us
was cmphatically a gentleman Would hC
have poisoned the air with Sickcning smoke, ol
dcluged the floor with liquid filthine>s! Never
u. The habit iniureS the voice. The smoker
arilCulatC> hu>klly The CheWcr often Crn2kS
The snuiicr speaks through his nose
:. The habit i costly. Official statistic,
show that more money was spent for tobacco
in the United States during lS1l> than for brcat
the staff of life. $3j0000OOO for tobacco il
its various forms, 2OOOOO0DO for -four. within
the year.
: The habi, often lowers the Sclfrcspcct O
those who practice il. Il love my pipe" sait
a clergyman. but despisc myself for using it
o The habit di,iurhS the regular pulSatior
of the heart Tobacco users are thus in con
slant danger Many fall dead suddenly.
10 The habit wcakcn> the mind. II en-
feebles the memory, paralyzcs the will, pro
dHces morbid irritajility, diseases the imagin
alton. dcadcnS the moral sensibilitieS, and i
therefore an assault and battery on the ner
vOus system, the intellect and the soul.
II. The habit j. rebellion against Con
science Those wLo indulge IN it know thai
it wastes time. money strength and life. and
tramplcS on the laws of nature, which are ih,
laws Of God. Hence it i a sin.
l2. The habit i as contagious ~ the chol
era. Every mature smoker or chewer ini,ct-
dozens of youths with a desire 10 follow hi
pernicious example. Thus the evil spreads.
The Ottawa free trader., 1878-05-11

CURE FOR HALTER BREAKERs.-Put the
horse into a common head-stall halter; take a
three-eighth or onehalf inch new rope about
seventeen or eighteen feet long; double it as
for driving lines; put the center Of the rope
under the tail as you would crupper and give
it one OF two twists pass the end under the
girth, sending an end each side of the horses
neck, and then through the nose piece of the
head-stall on each side of the horses mouth
Offs birdie is on, put the ropes through the
bride bit ringsD and tie to a strong wcll-set
post leaving three feet play of the rope Give
him an invitation to go back, using his ordin.
ary scare. The rope attacks his tail, and he
at once comes forward. For his coming for.
ward pet him. If these instructions are fol
lowed a few times-the horse being securely
tied to the post-a permanent cure will follow.
-ETrh1uUe
The Ottawa free trader., 1878-05-11
An Extrao rdinary Sentence by a Judge

The following extract is taken from sen
tence pronounced by Judge Reading, at Chi.
cago, upon the liquor dealers who had violated
the law by selling it to minors. 1t will pay a
careful perusal
by the law you may sell it to men and wo.
man, if they will buy. You have given your
bond and paid your license to sell to them, and
no one has right to mOlest you in your legal
business. No matter what the consequences
may be, no matter what poverty and destitution
are produced byyour selling according to law,
you have paid your money for this privilege,
and you are licensed to pursue your calling.
No matter what families are distracted and
rendered miserable; no matter what wives are
treated with violence; what children starve or
mourn over the degradation of a parent-your
business is legalized, and no one may interfere
with you for it, No matter what mother may
agGnize over the loss Of a son, or sister blush
at the shame OF q brother, you have a right to
disregard them all, and pursue your legal cal
ling-yOu are licensed. You may tit up your
lawful place OF business in the most enticing
and captivating form; you may furnish itwith
the most costly and elegant equipments for
(your own lawful trade; you may fill it with
the allurements of amusement; you may use
all arts to allure visitors; you may skillfully
arrange and expose to view your choicest wines
and captivating beverages; you may induce
thirst by all contrivances to produce a raging
appetite for drink, and then you may supply
that appetite to the full, because it is lawful !;
you have paid for it-yOu have q license. You
may allow boys and children to frequent your
saloon; they may witness the apparent salts
faction with which their seniors quatf the
sparkling glass; you may be schooling and
training them for the period of twenty-onc,
when they, too, can participate-for all this is
lawful. You may hold the cup to their lips; !;
but you must not let them drink-that is un-
lawful. For, while you have all these privi.
leges for the money you pay, this poor privl-
lege Of selling to children is denied you. Here
parents have the right to say, Leave my son to
me until the law gives you right to destroy
him. DO not anticipate that terrible moment
when can assert for him no further rights Of
protection. That will be soon enough for me,
for his sister, for his mother, for his friends,
for the community, to see him take the road to
death. Give him to us in his childhood at
least. Let us have few hours of his youth in
which we can enjoy his innocence, to repay us
in some small degree for the care and love We
have lavshed upon him.
This is something which you, who now
stand prisoners at the bar have not paid for; I;
this is not embraced in your license. For this
offence the court sentences you to ten days i'm
prisonment in the county Jail, and thatyou pay
Il fine of seventy-fve dollars and costs, and
that you stand committed until the fine and
costs of this prosecution are paid"
We have not heard from any source such an
arraignment of the license law as this.
The Ottawa free trader., 1878-05-11

TURNlPs.-Recent experiments have shown
the result Of growing turnips three successive
years in the same ground, without manure, to
be as follows: The first year the yield of roots
was 9,3S8 pounds the second 1856 pounds,
and the third year ,536 pounds. The result
from the same piece of land and the same crop
for three successive years, with the addition Of
twelve tons Of farmyard manure, was an in
crease in the yield the first year to % 222233 23333
pounds; the second years crop increased to
"a, 10S pounds, while in the third year crop
was obtained of 3S,l70 pounds. In these eX-
periments the beneficial influence OF the farm
yard manure is clearly evident two years after
its first application.
The Ottawa free trader., 1878-05-11
FARM AND GAR DEN.
COrrespOn denCe

We shall be glad to receive, for publication
in this department, short and pointed commu
Iucations from farmers, gardeners, stockrais
ers and others, on any topic Of general inter
est to agrculturists. The name and postoflice
address should accompany each letter, not
necessarily for publication, but rs q guaranty
of good faith. 1t is our purpose to open this
column to free exchange Of experience and
opinions between its readers.