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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-12
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JOURNAL OFFICE.
Notice..
Piano-Forte Tuning and Repairing

Plano-Forte Tuning and Repairing.
Mr.. George l., Dodd, from Boston, will visit
ga ntiy every month";. Work solicited and war.
rsned ~ al cases. First class personal and Man.
miacturers reference. Orders may be eft ut Fran
Pierce's and Horace Sorth's Bookstores and win
Miss Julia NJ. Clapp, No. 81 Oak ST. : =
(Tuner and Manufacturer since 1851 NIB. At.
enton paid 10 the selection OF ments for pu
chasers. from the frst.class makers. sep2S tlv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-12

PROVIDENCE, Aug. 10, ISIS.
WM. +. CLARKE: Dear Sir - Having used
HUNTS kEMEDl in my family, and having ill.,
dnced many OF my friends to try 1t, take great
pleasure in informing you that 1t has invariably
proved most beneficial in relieving and curing the
diseases for which 1t is specially prepared. In
the OF an aged relative especially, has its use
been marked by most happy effects, acting like
magic in restoring health after the medical advice
OF the most skillui physicians had proved unavail.
ing. In fact, consider It a specific for the Dis
eases 1.-THE Bladder and Kidneys, and mo ST heart.
lily recommend it to all all icted.
Very truly yours, Il. r. DAWLEY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-12
SALE OF PUBLIC LANDS.
STATE OF MAINE.

LAND OFFICE, AUGUSTA,
SEPTEMBER IL, 1873 I
Notice u hereby given that, pursuant 10 the pro-
visions OF An Act additional TO chapter live of
the Revised statutes, relating to the public lands,
approved February 10, 1873, sale will be made at
Fubhe Auction, at the City Hall in Bangor, on
Th"r,day, the 2Ist day OF Nov. next,
State.
schedule Of these lands will be published in
the u ingor Daily Wing and Courier, on or before
the twenty first dav OF October next
EDWIN {. III RLE1GH,
wuihofH Land Agent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-12

Mr. CLARKE: Allow me to say that my excel.
lent wife is well-goes out as formerly. All say
that it il miracle. All hope had left us for months.
Mater had dropped from her right limb for months.
water from the system, after takiBg your HUNTS
REMEDY. | have recommended 1t to many.
Mach more is sold by johnson, Holloway Il Co,
by my sendng people there. Publish it still wider.
Let all know Its power. am speaking of 1t to
almost all meet. want all to know 1t. This is
my purpose 10 writing now, to induce you TO pub.
sh Hunts Remedy more widely for the sake OF
humanity Most truly ana thankfully,
ANTHONY ATWOOD.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-12
Railroads anD STEAMBOATS,
Maine Central Railroad.
CHANGE OF TINE.

On and after Monday, Oct h, 1878, traint
viii leave Augusta
f1r Portland and Boston at $50 A. NJ. and u 30
and 10 80 L. NJ.
For Rockland 80 AN and I2sOP.M
FOI Pennington, " 30 Z. M.
For Bath, Lewiston and Portland. q 50 A. NJ
ard l2.5U anu 40 L. NJ.
For Waterville and Skowhcgan, 3Ii I'M.
500 A. NJ, "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-12

We have lust opened a Large Lot OF NEW FALL
GOODS and anyone can SAVE MONEY by trad.
ing at our store. Come and see for Yourself
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-09

REINFORCEMENT.

TIE AMENDED APPORTiONMENT BILL FIRST DE-
FEATED AND THEN PASSED IL THE SENATE.
IFRoM tbs REGULAR CORRESPONDENT or THE TRIBuSE.l
ALBANY, May S.-The Senate has passed
the ApportlOnmeut Bill, but not until after
half an hours hesitation. When Senator Harris
called up the bill, Senator EccleSine said that
he was opposed TO it because New-York was
only given twcnty-threo Assemblymen whereas
II was entitled 70 tweniy-six The Republicans he be-
Hcved had not given New-York its fun quota because
they were afraid the Democrats would carry so many
OF the new Assembly Districts at the next election
that they would control the next Assembly and thereby
elect United States Senator The bill he deemed a
chea; and should, therefore, vote against its
passage Senator J. f. Pierce said the bill
was a monstrous outrage upon the City Of Brooklyn,
and in behalf Of his colleague and himself he
would dcnOunce II. Senator 81. John said the bill
was not such as the Legislature ought TO pass
IL was fair 10 the Democracy and the people Sen
ator Turner SAID that II he had it in his
power 20 make some changes in the bill
he would gladly do so; but he recognized the
fact that private Injury ought to give way TO a
public benefit. II would not do for Senators
TO 90 home without passing some appOrtiOn-
ment bill lie would not take the responsibility
Of defeating apportOnment this session he would
therefore. vote for the bill To the dismay
of his fellow Republicans, when Senator Lip
pitts name was called, that gentleman voted
against the bill; II is stated because he was
dissatisfied with the new arrangement OF his dis
tTfct. Senator Hopkins, another Republican,
absent As senator Hopkins was absent and had been
reported also opposed TO the BILL IL looked If
the bill would not pass , senator Ito , jacobs h
been gwen for the bill aud - had been cast
against IT, As seventeen votes required 10 pass any
hill, he declared the bill lost. Senator Harris at
moved reconsideration OF the vote by which the bill
lost. This carried and the bill was laid the
table. Efforts then made 10 persuade Senators
Ippi aud Hopkins to vote for the BILL aud the attempt
successful. Senator Harris again called UP the bill
and II was passed by a vote of Is TO g.
when the bill as nendeded was received In the Assem-
bly,, Mr.. AlVOrd moved inconvenience and the an
pOintment OF a committee. Carried
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-09
THE LATE EX-SENATOR TUBEY.
THE FUNERAL TO TAKE PLACE ro-DA'

THE FUNERAL TO TAKE PLACE TODAY.
WHITEHALL, y. Y, May S.-The funeral of
ex-senator Franklin W. Tobey Is arranged to take place
at Port Henry, n. Y. tomorrow at 3 p. III.
LEGISLATIVE HONORS.
ALDASY. May Sin the Senate this morning Senator
Hughes from the Select Committee the death of f..
w. Tobey, reported n preamble and resolutions which
were unanimously adopted. Following the principal
resolutions:
ResOired That his legislative record In the Assembly
and Senate marked by an unselhsh devotion To the
interests OF his constituents and that his district has
the services OF whO In his public fc discharged
faithfully and well tho duties that were deyOyed upon
him.
Resoired, That Mr.. TObey developed in marked
degree an absolute loyalty 10 his party 10 his
friends and TO the public welfare; that his
official aud his private virtues alike endeared
him 10 all with whom he came in contact aud that al
though he had barely reached the meridian Of his days
ne lived long enough TO win for himself proud position
among the representative men OF the state
MessIs Rockwell and wagstaf made brief addresses,
euogizing the deceased
In the Assembly the close OF the morning session.
Mr. Clapp offered resolution expressive OF the sense Of
regret Of the House at the death OF ex-senator T0bey
aud that as mark OF respect to his memory the House
adjourn. Messrs. Capp Alvord and the Speaker spoke
on the resolution and II was adopted by rising vote
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-09
THE PENNSYLVANIA NATIONALS.
THE TOLEDO PLATFORM ADoPTED-sUMMARY on
THE RESOLUTIONS.

THE TOLEDO PLATFORM ADoPTED-sUMMARY on
THE RESOLUTIONS
PHILADELPHIA, May 8, 2 A. M.-James L.
Wright nominated by the National State Convention
for Secretary OF Internal Affairs, and the Committee on
the Platform then called on TO report.
The platform reported by the commstee Ia substan-
TALLY the the adopted at the National Con-
vention Toledo last February 10 declares that tia
Government should furnish aid TO families desrons
Of settling upon the public lands fayors rigid economy
i'll the administration OF public Affairs; demands the
eight hour system; the abOt OF the prison contract
system graduated system OF income tax whole.
some and permanent tariff laws for the protection
OF American industry Free secular and Industrial edu.
cation" and declares that no property, except what
taxation. It also recommends that women have equal
civil and political rights, and demands that National
paper money, based, not alone on the two
metals, silver and gold. but upon the
entire wealth and integrity Of tie Nation should
be issued in sufficient quantities 10 revive our
PROSTATE industries, by enabling the people 10
associate freely with each other in the exchange Of
services commodities and ideas, and thereby end the
suffering and ruin of our people. This money
should be legal-tender for all debts public
and private As money represents accumulated labor,
the platform its annual increase or interest should
be limited to the general average yearly increase In all
branches OF American industry, which does not
exceed per cent per annum this principle should
applied hereafter TO all debts aud every violation Of
should be punished as misdemeanOr.
At this hour q a. m the Convention is still 10 session.
The reading OF the platform has just been completed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-09
KINzEY's NEW WEST SIDE BAZAAR.

The opening of kinzcy's new store, Nos.
PAL 2l3 and 24j SiXth-aye.. which began on Monday
and was continued yesterday. occasion Of much
interest TO shopping people. At early hour the
first day the filed with purchasers Il is only
week Mr. Kinney left his old store I'm Broadway,
yet now everything is arranged in the new place IN at
tractive style The establishment !, much Larger
than the old and the stock, although Substantially the
same az at the old place. has received large accessons
Oncalf the second floor has been lifted mp and is de
voted TO millinery OF which there il large and varied
assortment both in trimmed and untrimmed hats and
bonncts as well as in childrens hats. shoe depart
ment has been added shoes shown OF all the best
makes large this Aoor Ia devoted to willow
goods OF which there Is almost endless variety In
thus department Is kept also large line OF japanese an
Russia leather goods, among Whlc1 are Whhy elegant
writing desks. albums. collar aud cum boxes ana ho-
sand pretty little tres. On this floor, also. II large
Iue OF small brOnzes Parian marble goods ana other
In the umbrella department. the rs floor all the
new and favoriie styles OF parasols an1 sun umbrellas
with ivory coral and all the standard handles Aoin-
ING the umbrella department Il that devoted 10 tlls,
uocke books 1ewery etc In fans thcro u an cicgau
assortment. Among the latest styles were those win
Russia leather sticks, and two shades or col0S OF Six
Many exquisitcy painted faus are shown In boxes;
which are coloTrd to match the contents. new and
very pretty fan is composed of large tropical leaves
edged with swans down. There IL Glso q large
assortment OF Jet, coral, steel ana enamel ana SILVER
Gilt ewelry. combs yiuagrett"s ana tablet chI-
LANES IN all the new designs There - also IarEs tH
strictly belonging To II, an assortment OF sa picture
frames. In velvet, lt and Vienna hfe gili ana large
lot Of ue stationery. The next department Is that con
tanning the Swiss eOOk. beautiful jewel ease repre-
sents wounded bird, lying on IT. side The wing IL on
hinges and opening. reveals the yclvctlned Jewel case
On examination the wound proves 10 be tie Ecy-hoe ny
which IL IS secured. In the large ribbon and Lace de-
pprtmeu shown handsome lace sets ana ties also
handkerchiefs both real aud imitation TINS house has
also ladies' aud cdrcns underwear made III All the new
styles: ana hosiey gov" a1s mmr posancr thon
the old one, both for Mr.. Kinney aud his customers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-09
pearances the bill will not meet with the slightest oppo

pearances, the bill VIII not meet WIN INC
sition in either House.
The bill for the Incorporation OF the Society ior .e
Prevention OF Crime was killed In the Senate To-Day ny
vote OF &c to TO- Senator'S Ecclesine, Harris Hogan
Hughes, Jones, Oakley, Payne. Wagner and "ags'ah
voted against it.
Senator McCaithys Savings Bank Bill, with the Asse
bly, amendments was again passed by the Senate anu
will now 20 TO the Governor TIE min object OF vi
bill ia to prevent savings banks from acting as pahs
discount like the CiarmOut SAVINGS Bank OF new
lately The bill prohibits banks from receiving aeposi's
OF over 50 900 in value. ., 80, ,,.ho,tz
ing Controller Kelly to spend $4,000 In egmrpin6 tc
Metrouoitan Museum OF Art Building III Centrai fHik
The bill now goes 30 the Governor. me seaIo a', -,
passed the Assembly bill authorizing the Governor 70
apDont spccial game cons,abics Tor the Adlronn1ch
Mountain region and ordered to third reading INC oll
anDropriating $4,000 for elk years 10 carry on o
Adirondack survey. Inc Senate aino passeu ' ~
The Ocean Parkway Bill failed 10 pass TIE Assembly
to-day receiving only hfty-nne votes Tue Assembly
passed the bill for the removal OF the CLINTON Lpei"
Institute to Fonda. . 81,
Mr Baker introduced bill to-day. in the Assembly.
authorizing the Commissioner OF Public Works AT any
time within the ten to make such alteraions
as he may deem wise in the plan OF That part OF NeM
York living between Eightl-avc and the Hudson iiVci
and bounded on the other sides
hfth-st. and OnC-hundred-and-tfty- iifth-st. , .
Speaker Husteds bill providing for the Distribution o
the excise moneys received in 1877 10 such persne az
paid FOR licenses, but did not receive the "ao PsSo"
by the Assembly to-day. d.
The bill amending the act to provide security against
extraordinary fiaGraOns, and Tor the creation OF
safety funds for fire insurance companies passed INC
Senate. -, -
A message was received bv the Senate from the Gov
ernoT, nominating Joseph r. DiXon OF Homer, Loan
Commissioner for Cortand County, IN tEc paccoi nlvN
W. CLARK, whose term has expired KeIclfeu 10 INC No
mint an
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-09
AN ESCAPE NEARLY EFFECTED.

William H. Walters, who attempted a few
weeks ago to kill his wife, and afterwad cut his own
throat, tried 10 escape yesterday morning from the
Chambers Street Hospital. Between and O'CLOCK in
the morning Edward Kelly. Waterman at the hospital
saw him coming down the stairs, aud ordered him 10
return 10 his ward. Although kiey Is an elderly and
somewhat feeble man, Walters made no resistance and
quictly returned Officer Charles Dynuf OF the Tenth
Precinct who had been detailed 10 guard Walters was
found fast asleep. walters had secured hat and PAIR
trousers another patient, and had not Kelly dis
covered him. would have escaped easily 10 the street
Walters who was immediately removed Ia the 1ombs,
saws that went ia search Of keiy to have his neck
Dire ssrd as there physician on duty.
Officers Brooks Ryan and Dynuh were summoned to
the Police Central Office charges preferred by TIE SUI
pcrlpendent Of the hos al. The superintendent says
that they have grossly neglected their duty In taking
care OF Walters nd that the officer who in charge
of him last a{Irday night deliberately removed his
shoes and coat Using the latter for pillow, stretched
himself ont for nap. During the last few days Wal
has been WIT ing notes 10 his wife eneating her to
testify the rF either that she cut her own throat or
II dk at the time that she could not tell
who did H. He scd very nhectOnatc language, and she
at first replied Pat wonld soon have hun breaking
stones IN the Suc prison" but afterward seemed IN
cned listen 10 him These letters have been placed
IN the hands Of ie Coroner 10 has been learned that
the friends Walters have been making effort to cf
feet aud provide means for him TO leave the
country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-09
DISHONEST CONDUCTORS DIsMIsSED.
MANY CHANGES IN TEE NEw-YoRK CENTRALs
FORCE.

MANY CHANGES IN TEE NEw-YoRK CENTRAEs
FORCE.
The dismissal of many conductors on the
NewYork Central and Hudson River Railroad was the
cause Of much excitement Among the cOmpanys
employees yesterdayFor two days these dismissas have
been gong steadily, ana 1t Is understood that
tho changes in the force will be extensive. Among
the removed conductors several OF the Oldest men In
the companys employ Very few details could DC gained
from the officials of the company last evening, regard
ing the causes these removals IL stated That the
main dishonesty the part of the conductors
who had combined to rob the company OF fares
collected trains. In order TO detect these r0D-
berries the company had compelled the conductors to
issue duplex tickets to passengers who paid on the
trains IL believed that these tickets would prevent
the conductors from pockeng any fares or charging pas
sengers than the regular rates. rs the tickets
are punched 20 indicate the places to ana from
which the passengers travel and the amount OF money
collected. The conductors have managed TO cYade the
eOmpany's regulations in many cases and TO make eA
tortlonate charges discovery OF their praetses mas
led 10 their dismissal from the companys service
An Associated Press dispatch from Poughkeepse con
firms the statement OF numerous dsmtssas and states
that many more are expected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-09
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
FOUNDATIONS OF THE ELEVATED ROADS.

FOUNDATIONS OF THE ELEVATED ROADS.
THE OFFICERS DENY THAT THEY HAVE SETTLED.
A report hes been published that some OF
the foundations Of the Gilbert Elevated Railroad had
settled so that il feared that several sections OF the
structure would have be rebuilt The worst places
were declared TO be at Twcnthsixth ana foryseeohu
sts Inquiry yesterday, at the office OF the company
showed that there was foundation for these reports
President Foster said You may say that there % MOI
word OF Truth in the whole thing. The chiefennneef
has heafd Of no settling OF the piers and be would De the
first TO learn of IT, would have been very easy mar
Ter 10 examiue the foundations at the two Places named
ali the others along the line. 1t isn't very likely thht
train which ran so smoothly that one dld on the tn
trp last week could have passed over supports on WEAK
foundations OF course, we know the causes OF tnese
rspoTts and the why they are putlort Dut IL ~
Is make them public"
In commenting on the published paragraph, seVcrhl
Yesterday suggested that might refer TO tue
Nn-York Elevated Railroad the East SIDE. CYrus w:
Field was asked yesterday, whether the company bld
been troubled all by the settling OF piers, especa III
the low ground in Pcarl-s He said Not me sllghltst
difficulty has ever been experienced about the Iouhu
tios for the road for the simple reason tha more
attention was paid their construction than 10 tat OF
any other portion of the road II would have been uch
cheaper have let them out by contract, out We pre-
fcrred 10 do all the ourselves contractors could
readily do poor work, which might escape detection az
the time but would afterward entail endless trouble ana
expense All the piers have thus been bult WIN extra
care and they strong and enduring us IL IL poss
BILE make Them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-09
ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC ELECTION.

CHANGES IN THE TICKET ORIGINALLY SELECTED
The annual election of directors of the
Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph Company, yesterday,
resulted in the choice of Edwin ID. Morgan, Augustus
scEell Hamilton Mex. TwOmby, Noryin Green, James
H. Banker, Chauncey NJ. Dcpcw, Il. II. Rochester,
Morrison Durkee, Thomas 7. Ecker william j. Syms'
John II Mortimer George G. Sampson, sidney Dillon.
Elisha Atkins and Henry NJ. 1aGsr The judges OF cleo
ton chosen were Clarence Carey, ~ X Brewer ana L.
b. Van Keeck .. q,
Out OF total OF 10000 shares voting, lO7Si3 voted
this ticket. 1t the largest amount OF STOCK OF TINS
company ever voted on. or this amount the Western
Union Telegraph Company voted on 7lOGO shares Sew
eyI changes were made alter the ticket was rst &c
cided upOn 10 Il said, in order 10 satisfy the Boston
s:OcklOldefs who expressed desire for larger rpre-
seutatiOn or The selection Of Atlantic and Pacific stock
hoders favorable their views. Two OF the new Judges
OF election representatives Of the western Union
and one is a representative OF the Atlantic and Pacific
The meeting yesterday was Harmonious No election Tor
officers held. The annual report was read to the
sOckhodcrs but the officers OF the company declined To
furnish the press stating that II In the hands
OF the executive committee for examination
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-09
GENERAL LEGISLATION.

THE COMPROMISE BONDED INDEBTEDNESS BILL
SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRIME-TuE
SAVINGS BANK BILL
IrRoM TIE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE.l
ALBANY, May S.-The Compromise Bonded
Indebtedness Bill was formally introduced in
the Assembly to-day by Mr. Fish. Its recep-
non was indicative Of its future treatment
by the Legislature. Although unanimous consent
was necessary at the moment oil It's presentation
a. an, .sse,nblv for its introduction, objection was
made by any member Mr.. Fish also asked that
the bill, in consideration OF It's Importance DC
ordered TO a third reading at once. This reques'
was also granted. Mr.. Erastus Brooks, eneouf,
aged by these acts OF the Assembly. sna
,hat rs the bill was Intended as pcaee-oherins. IL
should be specially considered tomorrow morning ine
motion was unanimously adopted From present ap-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-09
LIQUoR-DEALERs DISCOURAGED.

TIE announcement Of the defeat of the.
Holahan excise bill in the Senate complete sur
pr sc OF the qu0rdealeIs In the city, and last
evening feeling OF Encouragement prevailed among
them. So confident had they been OF the ultimate
passage Of The bill, that they hoped for success even
after nsccrtdnng that the Judiciary Committee had de-
tcunincd report IL adversely. The leaders hardly
know what to do. T=ey that IL Is too late 10 pre-
pare and introduce another bill and the temperance pcO
pie, doubtless som as the Legislature ndjournS,
VIII renew their activity. Apparently they hope to
make arrangements with the authorities, and per-
haI,s the moderate temperance advocates
The Wine and Spirit Dealers Association held private
meeting IN the cycnn. at the Hoffman House to select
person To I've recommended TO the Mayor Tor Police
Commissioner, but no decision was reached.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-09
TWO WOMEN TAKE THEIR OWN LIVES.

Mrs. Sarah T.. Cunningham, of No. 135 At
lantc-ave Brooklyn, committed suicide yesterday by
cutting her throat with razor She was forty-sx years
Of age and the wife of william $. Cunningham. secre-
tary OF the St. Charles Roman Catholic Church, Sid
ney-pace. Soon after noon her husband came home,
entered her bedroom and found her lying the floor
dead with her throat cut. razor was grasped In her
right hand and the floor covered with blood Mrs,
Cunningham IL believed 10 have taken her lie because
sbe was addicted TO the excessive Use OF liquor.
Mra Ellen Deylin, OF No. "a Mauier-st, Brooklyn
found dead in bed by her husband at o'clock, yeser-
day morning She was twentY-nne years old. Tuesday
night she purchased five cents worth OF Paris at
paint store In Grand ST. and she swallowed upon go
ing to bed Mr. Devn his wife take what she said
was poison, but lie thought she was only trying TO
brighten him.