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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-07
Hon. James G.. Blaine,

WILL SPEAK AT
DEXTER, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2. VI.
OLDTOWN, Friday, Aug. 9, z. NJ,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-07
REPUBLICAN dlsATIUNS.
FOR GOVERNOR.
SELDEN CONNOR,
OF AUGUST A.

FOR REPRESENTATIVES, TO CONGRESS.
First District-THOMAS b. REED.
Second WILLIAM p. FRYE.
Fourth 81 LLEWELLYN POWERS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-07
RepBblI an County Convention.

The Republican voters Of Kenuebec County are
requested TO send delegates to a convention to be
holden at
Granite III II, Augusta. Friday, August
I6th,
at 10 so o'clock A. NJ for the purpose of nominal
ingtwo candidates for Senators, ctnd late for
County Commissioner, a candidate for County
Treasurer, a candidate for Sheriff. AMI to transact
all other business that may properly come before
the convention. The basis of representation Will
be as follows: Every city, town and plantation
will be emitted TO delegate, aud an additional
delegate for every seventy-dve votes cast for the
Republican candidate Tor Governor at the election
OF 1876. fraction Of forty votes will be entitled
to an additional Geleg tie. The cities, towns and
plantations are entitled TO the following number
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-07

In accordance with instructions gwen by the
convention OF 1877. the County Committee will be
In session In the Hall hour before the meeting
of the convention to receive credentials of the del
egates.
j. II. MANLEY, Augusta,
X. W. DUNN, Wateryille,
WIN. PERkINS, Jr., windsor,
L. r. CARLETON, Winthrop,
ID .yID WENTWOR Gardiner.
COUNTY COMMITTEE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-07
Excursions ! Excursions
The Maine Central Railroad Co.

propose accommodating the public with Excur-
sious anywhere ON their line o. road,
At Low Rates of Fare.
We will carry by Special or Regular Trains, any
Organized Bodies, viz:
SABBA TIL SCH0OLS, TEHPERANCE,
MASONIC, ORR FELLOWS, FIRE
COMPANIES. Ere.
Our Road abounds with Groves, Ponds and pla-
ces where day can be very pleasantly enjoyed at
a very small expense. Win our own facilities to
accommodate all, We III assist to make arrange
ments with steamers and bat ges from Portland,
towns on the kenneDec river, Belfast and Bangor.
If wishing to have Excursions at Groves or Ponds
not at Regular Sta ions, we viii stop to leave and
take EXcursonists at points between Stations. We
viii. arrange with ou ners of Groves to ALLOW Pic
n &c Parties to the same, and assist In clearing
up Groves, arranging Swings, &c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-07
Boston stock List.

Sales at the Brokers' Board.
BpsTON Auuust e. SIN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-17
NETWORK, FRIDAY, MAY II, 1878.

able and fair This was not the point howeyer joan n
Sherman bent securing the vote OF the stare lo
Hayes, and that could not be done unless these Two
parishes were thrown out Webber and Anderson
bestated, urging that they were afraid OF the punish
ment the law prescribed for such crime John shel.
persisted and not only guaranteed them
against punishment but promised 10 reward them Wen
the Hayes Administration came into power Ihc TWO
Supervisors afraid to take Shermans word so hey
compelled him 20 put the pledge in writing Inc pro
tests accordingly prepared and fled. On thcse
illegal protests procured by such corrupt means the
returns from East and West Felicana were thrown out
and the State consequently counted by for Hayes py
that cesspool OF open putrd corruption the Returning
Board. -,
WebDer went back to West Felicana and was killed.
but Anderson got the letter and came to Washington 10
claim the fulhment of the promises 1t contained
Sherman offered him the petty consulslip at Enncna
Madeira; but Mr. Anderson wouldn't accept. Incn INC
secretary OF the Treasury promised him II 700 clerk
ship, but Anderson spurned such bride, and went 10
Philadelphia Meanwhile he had photographs copies
made OF the original letter which fell into the hands
woman, and from her John sherman procured u, ana
doubt felt that he safer But the willy Anderson
had Photographic copy OF the letter made, and ms
copy, with statement as TO all the circumstances
made signed by Anderson, Is In the hands OF tue
Democratic managers and will form an lmp0flAnl
item in Investigation into the title OF his fradnency
to President Tildens Office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-17
WHAT MR.. SHERMAN SAYS.
THE SECRETARY NOT FRIGHTENED BY THE AiIU'
sIoSs TO mM-HE THINKS THE MOVEMENT MOI
AIMED AT THE PRESIDENTS TITLE.

THE SECRETARY NOT FRIGHTENED by TnE Ai1C-
sIoHs TO HIM-HE THINKS THE MOVEMENT NOT
AIMED AT THE PRESIDENTS TITLE.
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATcH.l
WASHINGTON, MAY 1G.-The National Republican
to-day publishes the following report of an inter
view with Secretary Sherman relative to Mr..
Potters proposed investigation
Q.-Do you think this movement is aimed at the
Presidents title Z
A-Not at ALL for that is irrefragably established by
authority OF a law which must be abrogacd before tne
title can be approached Be assured II does not really
point in that direction, but is makesht Tor Demo
cratic capital for campaign purposes.
Q.-The newspapers say that IL is aimed al you ana
Governor Moves and other statesmen who visited
Louisiana and Florida pending the electoral count in
those states with view 10 bringing you INTO puphc
AGYes know the papers say so, but none of these
things move Inc. | visited the south NJ that cTuchi
period OF the Nations history in the interest OF right
aud Justice. IL was generally understood that the
Democrats had determined to capture both Louisiana
aud Florida and thus count Mr.. Tilden I'm. ! con-
WINGED that fair count would give both these states to
Mr.. Hayes, aud having deep interest IN proper JUST
and wise adjustment OF question that was exciting
the public mind to fever throughout the length aud
breadth of the country. went TO Louisiana 10 supervise
the counting OF the votes solely with view, II pos,
sile TO secure on honest count and just result.
devoted much time and careful attention 10 the sun
ject; and firm in the conviction that the result
as declared In Louisiana falls short Of doing justice 10
the Republican ticket Our majority In that state,
under free and far election In the several parishes
and precincts SOME OF which terribly bulldOzed,
would have been much larger than was determined Dy
the count as presented by the Returning Board.
Dwell what can they do with you under the resoiu-
toni
A.-Nothing The Democrats can pass their resoiu
ton and then they do their worst, 50 far as am
concerned. do not fear them. ON the contrary, sha
defy them My action In the South purely IN the M
terest OF honest election and the public weliare ana
challenge the closest scrutiny iuto all my purposes aud
acts while was III that section pending the canyassing
of the votes.
Q.-Then you DO not scarei
A.-Not at all The Democrats are heartily welcome
TO their worst My intentions and actions were up
right and have not the slightest fear OF any Conse
auences that may fall upon myself under this resolu
ton should It pass rs IL probably VIII after the Re
pubcans have shown their opponents that 1t is not the
easiest thing IN the world TO have their own way when
they attempt perform act inconsistent with the
public peace and welfare and for which there Is no pub
u, nnaa -aftr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-17
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

SAN Francisco, MAY IG.-The Eureka CONSOLIDATE
Mining Company declared dividend OF % per share
BRADFoRD, Penn. May 18.-R. W. Evans Co.
oil burst last night twenty-five thousand barrels oil oil
lost.
PHILADELPHIA, May 16.-Joseph Gordon, coun-
erfeer who figured quite extensively OF late IA Phna
depha and Baltimore was arrested nee To-Day anu CON-
mitted 70 jail In default OF 1000 bail
SAN FRANcisco, May 16.-The Chamber Of Com
merce eadoptod resolution asking the Canor
mia to take steps TO procure re-
survey the Pablo and suisun Bays
convicted Of aud the Chicago Burlington
and Quincy RAILROAD Company by dealing in fraudulent passes
500.
CAMDEN, n j., MAY 18-A second effort was
made riffs morning with the trial OF Mrs. Emma
Retbei who is charged with having poisoned Mr. MIRA
RECKLESS Risnop detective rylist made post pone
ment necessary until Monday next
OMAHA. Neb.. May Observation-Disclosures George
Snyder Detective Agency has arrested Fort Nc
AZ been offered Kelly resisted but Snyder
I'd posse Of sodiers captured him and confederate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-17
THE PROSPECT FOR TO-DAY.
POSSIBLY A QUORUM OF DEMoCRATs-THE MEN
WHO ARE PAIRED-wHAT Mr.. STEPHENS WILL DO.
IBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUSR.I

POSSIBLY A QUORUM OF DEMoCRATs-TnE MEN
WHO ARE PAIRED-wHAT Mr.. STEPHENS WILL DO.
IBY TELEGRAPH THE TRDUSg.I
WASHINGTON, May 16.-The Democrats now lack
only five of a quorum. Eight of their number paired,
namely: Mr.. Quinn IN. ", Mr.. Covert N. w. Mr..
Davidson (Fla.), Mr.. Hamilton uudl Mr.. Knott
XVI, Mr.. LandeTs Conn.,, Mr. Stephens GA, and
Mr. Clarke (Ky.l The Republicans with whom they
are paired are Mr.. Baker N.Y1, Mr.. Townsend N.Y.
MIR. Bsbee Fla0. Mr. RobinsonQnd.), Mr. Frye Mel
Mr.. Robinson Mass, Mr.. Harris (Slass.), and
Mr.. Watson PENN. respectively. Of these
pairs, perhaps one or two may expire
tomorrow. There are five Democrats alb
sent on account of sickness, viz, Mr.. Car
Isle XVI, MIR. Douglass Val Mr. Luttrell Call,
Mr. Walker VA, and Mr. Roberts I.nd) Mr. Doug
lass will be present Tomorrow, and pos
sibly. also, Messrs. Luttrell and Walker. 1t is
therefore possible that the Democrats may
obtain a quorum tomorrow though they
hardly expect to do 80 before Saturday
OF the Republicans there are absent OF sick
besides those who paired Messrs. Bundy IN. l.G
Freeman penny; OvertOn PENN; Powers Me-;
Hubben lMich.); Killinger PENN; Soring (Massl
sapt QowaD; Strait Mimi; Wiletts (Mich), and
Metcalfe (Mo
In reply to question as TO his views in relation
to the deadlock i'll the House, Alexander H.
Stephens said tonight that he VIII Note
for no investigation that is not fair and honest
He said Il want no one-sided investigation,
and if can get the floor tomorrow it will be
to move that the House take vote Oh order
ing the previous question, and that the House do not
order 1t. Then if that call IL voted
down the Potter resolution will be open
to amendment. ! believe there are great
many Democrats who =, will unite win
the Republicans for full investigation for
the purpose of defeating this one-sided bust
ness. Let both sides be heard. Honesty in poll
policy Mr.. Hayes title to the presidency regard
as beyond all assailing; The people Of this
country want peace and quiet they want
done more believe, to produce quiet in the South
than Mr.. Tiden could have done, and more than
anybody expected at the time Of his Inauguration"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-17
THE AUSTRIAN PRECAUTIONS.
MONEY READILY VOTED BY THE HUNGARIANs FOR
MILITARY PREPARATIONS.

MONEY READILY VOTED BY THE hOSuAklANs FOR
MILITARY PREPARATIONS.
PE-TH, Thursday. May 10, 1879.
The Lower House of the Hungarian Diet to-
day passed the bill providing for credit OF 6OOooOOO
forms 1929 90 OOO Only the extreme Left were or
posed 10 the bill In the OF the debate Tsza
tho Premier stated that the Government regarded the af
fairs OF the Baka1 Christians as European question:
which they Intended TO settle In concert with Europe
TIE AUSTRIAN PEACE PARTY FILIBUsTERTNG.
LONDON, Thursday. May 10. 1873.
Not much Importance attached TO the action OF the
Budget Committee OF the Austrian Reichsrah In accept
ing o resolution postponng discussion about the co..
600 900 form credit until communication regarding
the actual employment OF the money is made to the
Delegations. The ement proceeds from the peace-at
any.prlce party who having failed 10 defeat the credit
IN the Delegations now rcsortine To technical OBJ
strncti0ns. The Keichsrath will probably support the
Government by handsome majority, Notwithstanding
the action OF the committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-17
AFFAIRS AT THE TURKISH CAPITAL.

THE SULTAN COMPLETELY UNDER RUSSIAN INFLU-
EHCE-How vFFIK PAsHA WAS DIsPLAcED-No
REFORMS EXPECrED-THE RUSSIANS HATED.
fFRoM REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUSE'I
CoNsrANrINOpLE, April 22.-Reports in regard to
Turkish alliance with Russia have had their
foundation in real struggle in high places here.
The Grand Duke Nicholas seems to have fascinated
the Sultan, who desires to grant anything asked
by his friend.v Indeed. if Abdul Hamid
had his own way the Turkish ironclads might have
been in Russian hands by this time. But even o
Sultan may not in all things do as he wishes. After
his first private talk with the Grand Duke, an angry
Prime Minister appeared on the scene with rebukes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-17
IMPORTANT CONTEST AT OXFORD.
THE ELECTION AT THE UNIVERSITY TO CONTINUE
FIVE DAYs-TnE EASTERN QUESTION LEADING
ISSUE. -


ISSUE.
LONDON, Thursday, May 10, 1873.
The election for Member of Parliament for
oxford University to fill the vacancy ocoasoned by the
elevation OF the Right Hon. Claiborne Hardy to the Peer
age has been In progress days. The election viii
last Ave days Up To last night the figures stood: Mr.
Talbot representing the Conservatives 962 votes aud
Professor Henry j. s. Smith, the Liberal representative,
s33 Despite Professor Smiths declaration, the election
ia regarded test OF the feeling OF tho clergy on the
Eastern question.
The declaration OF Professor Smith referred TO was
printed In The London Times Of the lst In IL he said
"There been the foreign policy OF the Gov
eminent during the last years OF which cannot APP
rroye. think that they should have recognized at a
far earlier period they did that the condition OF the
Christian provinces Of Turkey had become uncomfortable
and that maintenance OF status quo was no longer
possible.
" n there Is war party in England nave no SYM
patty with H. but am not for peace al any price ana
any OF the great interests OF the country shouu pe
endangered, should hope TO SEQ all Engshmen, WIN
out distinction OF party united I'm defending them"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-17
A FELICIANA FABLE.
SENSATIONAL STORY ABOUT THE CORRUPTION OF
ELECTION OFFICERs-wHAT Mr.. POTTER BE


LIEYEs ABOUT MR.. SHERMAN.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUsE.l
WASHINGTON, May 16.-SOme idea of what the
plans Of the Democrats will be if they succeed in
passing the Potter resolution may be gathered from
the following statement published by The Wash
ingt0a Post to-day:
The Parishes of East and West Feiciana, La, were
carried for Tden In the late Presidential election by
such heavy msiorites that IL became object Of the
greatest magnitude with Sherman, Garfield and the
other Republican visiting statesmen to throw them
out Of the count altogether 20 give the Returning Board
ghost Of chance to turn over the States to Hayes
d. +. Weber was the Supervisor Of Election in West
Feliciana. and James L. Anderson In East Folicana
The law OF the State requires that II any violence or
other buldozng occurs at any voting precinct inerfer
ing with peaceable and legal election tho
thereof must fe his protest against the reception of the
returns at the time they made up and the protest
must accompany them. But many days had elapsed
when 10 was found necessary by John Sherman and
Company to throw out the vote IN these parishes
wesber and Anderson were hunted up and told that
protests must be inserted I'm the returns from the Fell
cana Parshes, They replied that the election peace
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-17
RUSSIA COMPROMISING.
CONCESSIONS TO BE MADE TO ENGLAND.

CONCESSIONS TO BE MADE TO ENGLAND.
THE CLAIM TO BATUM LIKELY TO BE ABANDONED
MIDHAT PAsHA PLOTTING
The Russian sem-official press continues
silent on the Anglo Russian situation, but it
is understood that the views of the Imperial
Court and Chancellery are reflected in the st.
Petersburg dispatch appended which states that
Russia is willing to modify the limits of the
new Bulgaria, and perhaps surrender her
claim to Batum. The Lower House of the
Hungarian Diet has passed the bill
granting money for military prepare
tons, but the scheme encounters delay in the
Austrian Legislature. A German paper of
good repute gives currency to q report that
Midhat Pasha is plotting to make Turkey a
republic.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-17
THE SITUATION AT ST. PETERSBURG.

THE SITUATION AT ST. PETERSBURG.
GREAT RESERVE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. THAT
BATUM MAY NOT BE CLAIMED - PEACEFUL
ST. PETERSBURG, Thursday, May 16. 1873.
Complete secrecy is maintained in regard
to Count schouvaos reports to the Emperor and the
conferences the Foreign Office Strict silence upon
the subject also appears have been imposed upon the
seniofical organs, in order that previous TO Count
SchouyalOs return TO London no unnecessary discus
sion may between the Russian and foreign press TO
disturb affect njurously the evident c0nciiaory In
tentions apparent in the intercourse between England
and Russia II assured that Count schouvalOG will
leave st. Petersburg at the end OF the week and return
10 London after making a short stay In Berlin.
Notwithstanding the secrecy observed, the various
points whereby real understanding may be attained
form the subject OF discussion In wellnfOrmed political
circles Though. IN the first place. the necessity OF Sc
curing the great object OF the warndcpendence OF the
Chrlsans-is insisted upon there the other hand
no disposition 10 manain involate the limits OF the
new Bulgaria which were only down Professionally.
AT the same time other pensatons than those fixed
upon In lieu Of indemnity are not regarded as ex-
he absolutely no serious idea OF the retrOcessOn OF kaTs
the same nf Batum The advantage to Russia
side inasinuch millions must be expended In the con-
struction OF convenient lines Of communication and
proper Notifications before the possession OF the place
could be rendered Of great Importance.
In the peaceful current Of the general indications
right OF sale has been withdrawn from the
Goios. which had lately adopted a warlike tone.
while Inc BOpse Gd-oie and NeT Times which recently
observed attitude favorable TO peace, had that prv-
lege restored 10 them.
Prince Gorschako slightly better from his last at
tack OF govt
The Car will not In any case visit the Paris EXPOSE
ton but some OF the Grand Dukes WILL II circumstances
permit.
DisQUIETING REPORTS CURRENT.
IoSDoS, Thursday, May Is, 1873.
IL D,H Nal Ea-.fT ~
says Dsquieting accounts have been received mere
from st. Petersburg Tho prospect II again threatening
II seems that the PAnsayst party are once more gain
ing the ascendancy."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-17
PI,BLIC MEETINGS SUGGESTED.

A PROPOSITION FROM TRENTON THAT BUSINESS MEN
SHALL SAY WHAT THEY THINK OF THE MOVE
MENT.
TRENTON, May 16.-The State Gazette, the leading
paper in this State. suggests TO business men the
proprety of calling public meeting to give express
sion TO the alarm excited by the proceedings in
itiated at Washington and enphatically TO CON
denim the movement respecting the Investigations
into the alleged Presidential election rs unneces-
sarily reopenlng dangerous question and threaten
ing the peace of the country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-17
THE BOURBONs CONSULT.
THEY RESOLVE TO oBsTRUCT BUSINESS AND RE
FUSE ALL AMENDMENTS.
TGRNERAL PRESS DISPATCH.

WASHINGTON, May 18.-The Advisory Committee
of the Democratic caucus met to-day Immediately
after the adjournment of the House, to take into
consideration the present condition of the Potter
investigation. Several prominent Democratic MEM
bers were invited to be present at the consultation
The committee decided that the Democrats should
adhere to their determination TO admit no amend
ments to the resolution, and 10 persevere in the
present course until the resolution shall be adopted
and further, that no public business shall be trans
acted meanwhile.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-17
FFNJiN SCARE IN CANADA.

ST. JOHN, n. b., May 16.-The brigade
garrison artillery received orders TO be In readiness
for any emergency that may arise. new battery mas
been enrolled in the eastern part Of Lancaster The st.
Andrews battery will be recognized Immediately.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-17
ENGLAND AND THE RUSSIAN CRUISERS.
Tng BRITISH NOT AFRAID-LITTLR DAMAGE APPRE
IENDFD.
LONDON. Thursday. May l6, 1873.

LONDON. Thursday. May 10, 1873
The Russian preparations to attack British
commerce attract great attention. The Times In ts
leading editorial the general situation refers thereto
II SAYS 1.-THE United states may be depended upon 10
do all in their power to observe the Treaty OF Washing
ton but even II the Russians succeed in equlppng their
little fleet IL will hardly do much mischief, and Is more
likely 20 fall victims users than % inict
damage on our me We might have some trouble
NJ first snort time viii suffice TO clear the seas and
make the OF vessels from one port TO another
Al fe a. now"
SUBSCRIPTIONS TOR THE VOLUNTEER FLEET
A special dispatch 10 tn, Standard from ST. Peters
burg says 1.-THE Russian newspapers are fun OF news
about volunteer feet subscriptions for fitting 1t out
are coming all parts OF Russia II is true that
the sums raised small for the purposes, bat
they are double the contributed from the same
the Ckarnas committee for the relief OF tho
sick aud wounded during the war"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-17
THE TAYLOR DIVORCE SUIT.

BosToN, May 16.-The divorce case OF
Laura Joyce Taylor against James " Taylor was called
in the Supreme Judicial Court at Cambridge today and
the trial begun The llbelant IL wellkuown actress,
and her husband Of wealth and high social posi-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-17
FIFTY MILLIONS TAKEN.
THE sYNDICATHs FINAL CALL.

HE SfNDlCATES FINAL CALL.
ALL THE BONDS UNDER THE CONTRACT FOR $780,
100000 NOW SUBSCRIBED FoR-ANuCIPATING
TIE OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER OP-
TioNs-THE PRIZE OF THE BONDS ADVANCED.
The Syndicate has decided to take the remaining
$15,OOO,OOO of the $50, 100000 Of four-and-one-
half per cent bonds covered by its contract with the
Secretary of the Treasury The options for October
November and December are thus anticipated.
A large part of the $15,000,000 will be
sold abroad. Since the contract was signed
the sales have averaged about million
and a quarter a day. 1t has been determined
to advance the price of the bonds 1t is asserted that
the Syndicate is discussing the question of entering
into a contract with Secretary Sherman for $780,
100000 four per cent bonds with the option Of taxi
ing $1,000, 900 more but the members of the Syn
dictate are reticent OH the subject.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-17
SUICIDE FROM DEsPOYDENCY.

NEw-HAvEN, Conn.,, May 16.-Samuel Dick
nson policeman, committed suicide this afternoon by
shooting himself He had been disabled by rheumatism
many months and his inability 70 support his family
made him respondent.