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Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-04-28
PENNSYLN
Temperance Convention.

HARRisBu Pa, April 20. The State
Temperance Convention adjourned last eve
ming. Resolutions were adopted urging the
legislature to pass a law prohibiting the man
utacturc and sale of liquors, asking that
women be allowed to vote on the question of
liquor traffic, urging the people not to vote
for candidates unfavorable to temperance
laws, and calling on the legislature to appoint
Il commission to inquire into the liquor traffic
4 draft of prohibition law was agreed to
and it will be submitted to the legislature
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-04-28

Bishop Foster announced that if the report
ed business can be finished. the conference
can adjourn Monday noon or evening.
Rev. DR. Dalton, rector Of st. Stephens
Episcopal conference, was introduced.
AFTERNOON.
Anniversary of the Sunday School Union
was observed. Centre of the church was oc-
cupicd by children from the three Methodist
Sunday schools of the city. Rcvs Thomas
lyric, |. Luce, ID. W. DeLacheHr and DR..
b. X. Pearcc OF Boston made addresses.
Evening.
The time was devoted to discussing the
merits of the Church Extension Society. DR..
McCabe, agent for the society, made strong
appeal in its behalf. s52j were subscribed.
SUNDAY.
PORTLAND, April -. This morning a
love feast was observed and Bishop Foster
preached. Fred c. Rogers and James c.
Clark were ordained deacons
In the evening occurred the conference
missionary anniversary. The report of the
treasurer shows the income for last year to
have been s., s36 this year, $50 ,sl0.33. Ap-
and J. NJ. Reid.
PORTLAND, April 26. Steamship Mississip-
pi cleared to-day for Europe.
Pedestrianism.
May Belle Sherman completed her days
walk at midnight, walking 302 miles. She
has been sick all day with congestion OF the
lungs, but has kept at work.
Yacht Sold.
The elegant yacht Phantom. owued by
Beverly Decatur of kittcry, has been sold TO
Boston parties.
Appointment.
Reuben c. Clark is appointed deputy sher-
iff of York county.
Seth Merrill of Acton committed suicide a
few days ago. cutting his throat with butcher
knife, int,ictng fearful cash, completely
scverng his windpipe. He had been an iu-
valid for some years and the act is supposed
to have been caused by insanity.
Death.
GARDINER, April %. The death of Joseph
Adams, cashier of the Cobbossee National
bank Of this city, presents a curious coinci-
dencc. Himself and three sons. all cashiers
have died within eight months-Frank H.,
Freemans National, Augusta; Edward H..
acting cashier Cobbossee National; Geo. +.
formerly cashier Gardiner National. About
four years ago the oldest son, Joseph L., died,
at the time of his death being cashier Free
mans National bank, Augusta. These are
all the sons he ever had. Mr.. Adams, the
father has been connected with several banks
in this city for many years. lie was one of
the Oldest inhabitants.
Postal Changes.
WAsHINGToN, April %. Postal changes
for the week. Office discontinued: Molun-
kus, Aroostook county. Postmasters ap-
pointed: VIM. q. Davis. kezar Falls, York
County; Rufus Bliss, Crystal, Aroostook
County.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-04-28
WISCONSIN,.
A FOrger.

MILWAUKEE, April 26. No clue has been
obtained to the whereabouts of Alexander
Cohen, the absconding insurance agent and
forser. German Exchange bank, which has
81 900 forged paper, has offered reward for
his apprehension. On examination of papers
found in Cohen's safe, there were found 80
blank notes with forged endorsements. Few
of them were filled out for $1,000 to $1,000
His sudden flight probably saved the banks
from additional loss of many thousands.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-04-28
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Election Cases.

New YORK, April 20. Assistant L. s. At
torney Mackey at Charleston, s. c. says the
reason government could not establish the
guilt of parties accused of interfering in elec-
tions in that state was that it could not be
proven that crimes were committed, owing to
race, color or previous condition of servitude.
The victims are thus throwing cases out of
federal jurisdiction. Witnesses and victims
believed crimes were committed because of
political opinions, not on account of race
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-04-28

On Sunday the Rev. &. G. Winslow,
(Methodst), closed two years of hard, yet
pleasant and very successful labor on the llar-
rington and Chcrryfield circuit. During this
time he has organized two new Sunday
Schools, received l2i persons on probation,
baptised 81, and received 10 from probation
and by letter in full membership. Quite
number will be baptiscd and unite with the
church in IA few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-04-28

The Society of the Burnside Expedition
and of the Ninth Army Corps will hold the
next annual reunion at Albany, \. Y, on the
18th of June next. DIR. W. b. Lapham Of
this city, is on the Executive Committee. At
the same time and place there will be the an
nual reunions of the Society Of the Army of
the Potomac, the Veterans Of the &. A. r..
and the Cavalry corps. Albany at that time
will be one vast military encampincnt.
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PEDESTRIANISM.
A Contest for the Distance Champion.
ship of England.

LoNDoN, April 26. At 10 o'clock this morn
ing, the score stood
Brown. 5O3
Hazel, 472
Corkey, asa
Weston, 427
The spectators at the walking match yes
terday were l., 1000. Corkcy. the previous
champion last night handed Brown the key
to the champion belt. which the latter carried
around in triumph. Brown is fresh and go
ing WELL Hazel il going wearily and Corkey
Is very stiff and sore. Weston is resting
Browns time is now over hours ahead of
any previous record. The match terminates
at O3O o'clock tonight. Score at 3 o'clock
Brown, 5lS
Hazel, 4sl
Corkey, 46l
Weston, 43O
Score at o'clock: Brown has scored 522
miles, two miles more than O'Lcary's best
score. Brown alone is on the track
Score at ) o'clock
Brown 526
Hazel, 4SJ
Corkey, 466
Weston, 433
At O'Clock lo, 600 people prestat. Score:
Brown, 532
Hazel 4s5
Corkey, 467
Weston. Az
The walking match terminated at $50
O'Clock. Score:
Brown, J42
Hazel, 492
Corkey, 473
Weston, $50
Brown has beaten the fastest record by 81
miles. Corkey stopped shortly before 3
O'Clock and Hazel shortly after. 1000 per-
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The subscriptions to the 4 per cent. refu
ing certificates to-day are S5l6, l20.
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SOUTH AMERICA.
The War.

New YORK, 26. President Daza of Bolivia
in a letter to the Bolivian consul in La Sere-
ma, says: Il am going to Potosi at the head
of ten thousand troops, and pledge my word
that before sixty days l will recover Antafa-
costa, and our flag will not only be replanted
there, but elsewhere"
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ILLINOIS,.
Acquitted.

SPRISGrIELD, April &c. The trial of d. T.
Mills 4 Co. of Boston, commission merchants
and rcctifiers, who had been indicted for com
plicty with the Pekin and Peoria whiskey
ring, which has occupied the L. $. Court
here for two days, was concluded to-day by
the acQui,al of the defendant.
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\ Cornish correspondent writes !:

The streets Of Cornish are quite dusty The
irotting horse vics with the wind in rails
ing the dust.-Mr. Newbegin has a Ilanblc-
fonlan' sand to be the peer of Independo nee
bv those vino have seen both horses Mr.
NcNers the new postmaster has entered upon
his duties in a new and commodious office. -
Eastern Express has taken up its abode with
Mr.. Blake Of the Palace Drug Store.
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THE INDIANS.
4 Large Band on the War-Path.

OMAHA, April 20. A runner came into
Plum Creek station, 200 miles west of Omaha
Lake. this afternoon, and said 903 Indians
were about 100 miles off. They were max
ing their way north All the stock men have
scattered and the inhabitants are coEsterna-
ton. No persons were killed, but the Indians
helped themselves to stock. 1t is thought
they were Cheyennes who were in the Indian
Territory last fall and who fled to save their
lives, on account of sickness in the tribe.
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" ASIIINGrON.
Financial.

WAsmINcToN, April %. Sec'y Sherman
appeared before the Coinage committee of
the House and gave his views relative to the
conversion of trade dollars into bullion. The
value of trade dollars. he said, was greater
than like amount Of bullion, hence it was
not possible to purchase coin for the purpose
of melting it into bullion. He considered
the act of 1873. demonetizing silver. a grave
blunder. In reply to question. he said that
small notes would be exchanged for fractional
coins at at any time. The bullion value of
tho trade 1ollar was SIC
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-04-28

A mad dog on Cushnoc Heights, on Satur-
day. caused considerable excitement The
animal hit two or three dogs, that were yes
tcrday slaughtered.
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NEW PSHIRE.
Agricultural Prizes.

PORTSMOUTH, April 26. Forty entries have
already been made to compete for liberal cash
prizes offered by Hon Stilman b. Allen of
Boston, to Young farmers of York county,
who raise the largest crop OF Indian corn the
coming season.
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OHIO.
A Brave Woman.

CINcINSATI, April l6. Carrie Roberts
emptied Il revolver at IA tramp robbing the
house of Mr.. Kitchen. yesterday, driving
him of and saving much valuable property.
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IiEApQt AkTtRS,
IftAbQI AkTtRs,
SETH WILLIAMS posT, No. II. 6. 4. H., !


SETH WILLIAMS PosT. No. II. G.. 4. H..
Arct~rA, April 2G, 1879.
T.. \. PERKINS. Secretary Augusta Band:
Dear Sirl have to acknow edge receipt
of YOUR communication of the 24th inst.
rendering the services of the Augusta Band
for IL street parade and concert. on Tuesday
evening next, April 9TH on the occasion of
the opening night of the grand military dra-
MA, "North and South" At regular meet
ing of the Post. held Thursday evening, it
was voted to accept your generous offer. and
to tender through you to the members of the
Augusta Band. our sincere thanks for their
Kind assistance, which is gratefully appro-
ciated.
Hoping for a pleasant evening and full
house, am, &c.
Very respectfully,
:. j. GALLAGHER,
Commander Post l3.
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The Coming Military Drama North ane
SOuth.

The following communications explain
themselves. The gentlemen comprising our
Band seem disposed to all all worthy and
charitable associations
ArorSrA. April a. 1879.
10 Seth Williams Post, Il. 4. r:
The Augusta Band have for some time
been intending to give YOU their services one
evening. and have this Z. NJ. voted to give
YOU good street parade and concert. and
other >cr' ices in the hall on the evening of
the 18th of the present month should the
weather permit.
l.. \. PlRkISs. Scc'y Augusta Band
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DELAWARE.


WnMISGToN. April 2G. The Dry Goods
house of Granville & Worrel was robbed of
between two thousand and three thousand
dollars worth of silks, at a late hour last
night.
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NEBRASKA.
Hanged.

LOWELL, April 26. Richards, the notori-
Gus murderer was hung at Minden to-day, on
the public square. A pen was built to COM
ply with the laws to have the hanging private,
but the mob tore the pen down.
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MARYLAND.


BALTIMORE, April 26. The funeral of
Bishop Amcs will be Monday at o'clock
At the request of the late bishop, Rev W. $.
Edwards conducts the services Bishop
Simpson will also take part.
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toll, and are entitled to reas onabe conpensa-
tion.
Ii was voted to make the same discount on
taxes as is made by the city and to I'm
ploy the City Collector to collect the same.
Voted. to raise $500 to pay bonds due
July IL, 1879, and 81 ,527.J0 for the pay
ment of coupons and interest.
Remarks were made by Maj. Myrck, Col.
Dewitt, and Geo. f. Weeks. Esq, concern
ing the placing Of the debt at lower rate of
interest. but nothing definite arrived at
The meeting then adjourned.
Rev. Mr.. Ecob preached very practical
and common sense temperance sermon yes
terday afternoon. before the Reform Club
His subject was the cost of sin and wrong
doing. showing in clear light the immense
cost, financially, morally and spiritually.
Such searching sermons must tell in the good
cause.
The old Unitarian meeting house brought
ninety dollars at the auction sale, on Saturday.
Hon. Joseph W. Patterson was the purchaser,
who will lave the building taken down and
reconstructed into a barn.
A mad dog on Cushnoc Heights on Satur-
day. caused considerable excitement The
animal hit two or three dogs, that were yes
tcrday slaughtered.
Il. II. Cushman, Esq, died at his hotel in
Pennington, Saturday evening, at seven
O'Clock. Mr.. Cushman removed from this
city to Pennington some two years since.
He was then in i'll health, and suffering from
an organic, painful and incurablc disease.
In Saturday paper We spoke of his low con-
ditiun. Mr.. Cu,lman formerly resided in
Winthrop, and was one of its most honorcd
and respected citizens. He served several
terms in the legislature, and was at one time
President of the Maine Central Railroad. He
was keen. sagacious business man. For
several year, during hi. residence in .lugus-
ia. hc was Pre-, i,lcnt of the Granite National
Bank
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-04-28
CENTRAL AMERICA.
The Situation.

New YORK, April 20. Panama dates of
18th are received, being one day previous
report by cable, but nothing additional of in
terest is reported except rumors OF revolu-
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LOUISIANA.


New ORLEANS, April 26. Nothing of in
tcrest in constitutional convention to-day.
The Negroes.
VIDALIA, April 26. 5000 negroes are on
the river bank, awaiting transportation to
Kansas
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-04-28

We regret to learn that oramandcl Smith,
Esq, of Titchfeld, formerly Clerk of the
House, is at present an invalid, unable to at
tend to business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-04-28
DAKOTA.
AcquittaI.

The third trial of DR. Livingstone, Ex-
Agent at the Crow Greek Indian Agency end
cd this morning, in acquittal. Trial lasted
eight days. Charge was issuance of fraudu-
lent pay-roH
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-04-28

Our correspondent writes that the gold ex-
citement at Sprague's Falls Cherryfield, is
increasing. Many are positive that the mine
will pay for working.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-04-28
Weather Indications for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
rising followed by falling barometer, south
east to southwest winds, clear or partly clou-
dy and rainy weather.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-04-28
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

VIM Dunston and wife were fatally gored
by Durham bull at Cranston, Mich., yester-
day.
Gen Bartlett has been gazetted premier at
Samoa The German consul protested.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-04-28
Imprisoned Miners.

WHkEsBARRE. April 2G. \ rescuing par
" of forty are at Sugar Notch. Nine worked
their way into vein 10 feet, but have not pen
ctrated gang-way. Several new tunnels
are being excavated in hopes to shorten the
route. The mines at Ashley, Warramia &
Empire shafts in this city are idle, and it is
understood work will not be resumed until
the buried men are found
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-04-28
school Meeting.

The annual school meeting of the voters in
the village District was held in the high school
room, Saturday afternoon DR. George +.
Brckctt was unanimously chosen Moderator.
Mr.. J. Frank Pierce declined serving longer as
Clerk, and George +. Macomber was chosen
to fill the place.
4 committee consisting of George +.
Weeks, II. s. Osgood. Phil L. Getchcll,
W. Scott IIili and q. d. Baker, were ap-
pointed to receive. sort and count votes for
Directors:
The meeting proceeded to the election of
First Director. with the following result
Whole number of votes l63
Necessary to a choice, So
William r. Smith had l39
Daniel w. Murphy, Il
Scattering,
And William X. Smith was declared to be
elected.
First ballot for second Directors
Whole number of votes, lS2
Necessary to "A choice. -
John ID. Myrick had s3
Daniel W Murphy, A.
Joseph T.. Badger, As
Scattering,
No choice. Second ballot
Whole number of votes, 206
Necessary to Il choice, lO4
John ID. Myrick had %
Daniel W. Murphy, 81
Joseph +. Badger, 40
Scattering,
No choice.
Mr. Thomas +. Murphy Withdrew the
name Of Daniel W, Murphy,
Third ballot:
Whole number of votes, 9lS
Necessary to choice ITO
Joseph +. Badger had ll5
John ID. Myrick, loo
Scattering, ,
And Joseph f. Badger was declared to be
chosen second Director
Mr.. ID. +. Pike inquired is to the salaries
paid teachers and whether a reduction was
feasible.
Mr.. w. Il. Smith stated that the high
school Principal received Sl5Oo per annun ;
his assistants 500 and SijO. The grammar
school Principal 81 100; Music teacher about
$3.50. The salaries had been somew hat re-
duced the past year: whether they could be
further reduced was matter of opinion. The
Directors will he rs anxious TO reduce A. any
member of the district. He was in favor of
economy. hut not of destruction.
On motion of Col. Dewitt, it was voted to
raise $500 for school purposc-.
Atterw ards Mr.. Elisha Atkins stated that this
was 500 more than the Directors asked for,
and moved reconsideration, as the wages OF
| professional men were not at all in proportion
to the wages of laboring men.
The meeting refused to reconsider the vote.
On motion of W. :. Choate, Esq, it was
voted to raise 5000 for discounts and abatc.
ments oi taxes, and commissions for col
| leoting the same,
The question Of repairs was taken up. anc
Mr.. Smith explained the absolute necessit,
of further accommodations tor the primar,
schools. On his motion the following com
mittee was raised to examine the necessities
in this direction and repairs or alterations
needed. and report at subsequent meeting
W. k. Smith, {, 4. Curtis. 0rrin William
SON q. \. Robertson, j. L.. Badger.
Mr.. W. $. Badger. in speaking upon tn,
conduct of the schools and the affairs of tn,
district. reflected the sentiments of the meet
ing when he said that when you emplo,
cheap workmen you get cheap work. He wa
in favor of keeping good teachers and payin,
good salaries. Teachers have to prepare
themselves for their work by long and patien
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-04-28
The Pomeroy Boy Attempts to Escape.

Jesse Pomeroy, the boy murderer. made
another unsuccessful attempt to escape from
state prison Friday, by saving the bars of his
coll
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
Failure.

BosToN. April 2G. +. Howard & Co..
watch and clock manufacturers. financially
embarrassed. Liabilities are understood to
be sl6o.0OO; assets nomlnally larger than
Ii iaLilitiD.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-04-28
TEXAS.
Legislative.

GALVESTON. April &c. An Austin special
says the Legislature adjourned without max
ing appropriations An extra session is
probable.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-04-28

Good house lots for sale at reduced prices,
by Rev. q. W. Quinhy, on the East side OF
the river. Payments easy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-04-28
The Monument.

The confederate monument was unveiled in
the presence of 10000 people from Georgia
and Atlanta. Gov. Colquitt delivered an ad-
dress which contained nothing political. Ma
tional and state flags displayed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-04-28

Don't dose hem TO sickness and death rih Squilfs
Ipecdc, 1ntmoninis, Bioodroof, Loiciid Opiates,
but give them slippery Elm Lozcue,s in abundance
Large boxes 70 Cents. Sent by mail. postage paid
any part OF the United States upon receipt ofprice
CASWELI. Co Boston Propric,ors For sale by
all Druggists. jan2stis3m
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-04-28

The lIoulton Times reports an abundance
of snow v.t in the woods. and stream-drivers
think there will be no trouble to get their
log. to market this spring, for the want of
water.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-04-28
Loral anu State NrWs.
Monday, April g, 1879.

HD-Singe copies of the Daily and Weekly are On
sale at this Office and at Pierce's bookstore lhGar
diner AT falmers Boo ksore.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-04-28

CANADA.
The Cattle Quarantine.

OTTAWA, April 20. In the Commons dur
ing the discussion on estimate for a cattle
quarantine, Mackenzie hoped that Canada
would allow transhipment of Bmerican cattle
through Canada to England to be removed as
seoa as possible. Trade was very valuable.
Mr.. Pope said he asked the privy council
whether if American cattle were carefully ex-
amined by the veterinary surgeons at ports of
entry and shipment from Canada to England
answer was no alternative. 1t such ship
ments were permitted, Canadian cattle must
be shut out of the English market. Deceased
cattle from Portland had been landed in
England as ue as the first Of April None
had been sent from Canada.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-04-28

hurch, Con
| n re rO q m.
use them. Al
them by your'
or three tax
retire " irl
Cough. rs
they aidpted
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An Appropriations.

The House Committee on Appropriations
to-day re-considered bill drawn up and au-
thorizcd to be reported at n previous meet
ing appropriating l,0o0, 900 to paw Capt.
Fades for work on Miss. jettie., and prepar-
ed bill more general in character. The
new bill provide that Fades be paid money
Immediately on completion of the various
branches of his contract, as provided by law.
This enables payments to be made without
further authorization by Congress.
More Amendments.
Chairman Atkins is to ask leave of the
House to attach to the legislative appropria-
tion bill now pending before that body, GER
been referred to the committee during the
present session.
PleurO Pneumonia.
The House Committee on Agriculture held
a long session this morning, but failed to
perfect the bill to be reported to the House
on subject of plcuro pneumonia.
Epidemic Diseases.
House Committee on Epidemic Diseases
to-day reached the last section but one on a
bill introduced by Representative Young, to
increase the efficiency of the National Board
Of Health, and to prevent introduction into
or spread within the L. s. of contagious dis
eases. The section above referred to pro-
vdes that nothing in this act shall be con-
strued so as to supersede or impair any sani-
tary or quarantine law Of any State Some
objection is made to this clause.
Refunding Certificates.
The subscriptions to the per cent. refund
ing certificates to-day arc S5l6, ,l20.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-04-28
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Boston Stock List.

[Sales at the Brokers Board.l
BosroN, April 70.
Boston & Maine Railroad, iioi iallei
Eastern Railroad, t.s5iis
Portland, Saco 4 Portsmouth Railroad, --ge5-
Eastern Railroad, new bonds,) 34s. 70is-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-04-28
VI emOrial Day.

Macon, April 26. Memorial day was cell
ebrated with much enthusiasm by parade of
the second Georgia battalion, and floral deco
rations, and an Grafton.
ATLANTA, April 26. Memorial day was OBJ
served by the whole city. Hundreds were
present from ncighboring towns, and visiting
military. Gen Fitz Hughs delivered the ad-
dress
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-04-28

RS-Our patrons in remittng money should do so
by check, money order registered letter
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-04-28
The Chinese.

Chinese Committee sat to-day. SO far resi-
dents of British Columbia only have given
evidence. They are strongly opposed to Chi
nesc immigration. The members ofthe COM
mittec proposed that leading Cinnamon be ex-
amined but the committee decided that the
session of Parliament was too far advanced to
permit this.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-04-28

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