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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-31

urea that Louisiana l. now and has alvays
been a republican State. and that but for the
bull-dozing Of the blacks In the three largest
republican parishes in the State 1t the
election of iS1S.Jonss himself would not have
been elected to the Senate. Mr. kellogg fur.
Their charged that the Louisiana Lottery Com
psny supplied the sinews Of war in securing
the overthrow of the Packard government.
ard that rs a reward for that service the DEM
ocrats granted the lottery company . per
petual charter in the new constitution Of the
State, recently adopted. This part of Mr.
kellogg's effort was rendered highly effective
BY reading extracts of the debates Of the con-
stitutional convention, wherein several
members urged the granting of the franchise
Ia the lottery company as q mark of graft
tudc. and in return for the lstter's contribu-
ton To the democratic corruption fund. An
other strong point made by Mr.. Kellogg was
With reference Ia the Malone movement in
the South, which he declared was the dawn
of a new era for the entranchised race. IL
meant that before long the 100000 colored
votes OF the South could be cast without let
or hudrance, and be honestly counted,
Touching the financial condition of Louis
lana under republican and democratic ad-
ministration, Mr.. Kellogg showed that where
rs the former always paid the interest upon
the State bonds punctuslly. and maintained
the State credit. leaving the democratic two
hundred thousand dollars in the sinking fund,
the latter ccasedsto pay the interest upon the
debt and DESTROYED the credit Of the State
within short time after they assumed con-
trcl of affairs. Mr.. Kellogg was warmly
congratulated by the republican senators up
on the conclusion of his speech.
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Keeping Hens.

Many small flocks of poultry are kept and
large profit realized. Often statements are
made of the results obtained from flock of
twenty-five or thirty hens, showing an in
come of from one to two dollars or more for
each hen. Looking at such statements, some
impressionable minds have at once taken out
their pencil and figured out the profit which
might be realized from five hundred or a
thousand hens. The showing is thus made
to appear so favorable that not a few have
been induced to enter upon keeping poultry
on a large scale. 1t is scarcely necessary to
say that such ventures have ueually proved
disastrous failures. 1t is not safe to calcu-
late on doing as well propOrtionately on
large focks of fowls as on smaller ones.
As a general rule it is not safe to venture
much beyond flock of fifty hens, even after
considerable experience has been gained.
The proper sphere for the poultry business
seems to be for every farmer to keep a small
flock, attend to them carefully and make
them contribute to the income Of the farm.
Every farmer might derive considerable
prOfit from a flock of hens.
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SENATOR KELLOGG TO JONAS.

The Washington correspondent of the
Boston Advertiser speaks Of Senator KEEL
loggs reply to Senator Jonas. on Tuesday
a. follows:
The notable event Of to-day's session of
the Senate was the speech of Senator KEEL
logg Of Louisiana in reply 10 the attack
made upon him by his colleague, Mr.. Jsnas,
carpet Dagger from Illinois. The latter has
been in very morunful frame Of mind since
the reorganization Of the Senate committees,
when some Of his relatives and friends lost
their Offices, and has steadfastly refused TO
be comforted This morning after Senator
Hampton had finished his remarks, Mr..
Jonas Formerly Of Illinois,, in doleful tones
observed that Louisiana had put one repre-
sentative in the Senate, meaning himself.
and that Mr.. Hampton was among those who
were responsible for the fact, since he had
voted to retain Mr.. Kellogg in his seat. Mr..
Jonas further observed that Louisiana want.
ed no sympathy from Hampton, but would
bear her sorrows in silence. As soon ~ he
could obtain the floor, Mr.. Kellogg opened
FIRE upon his sad little colleague, and in an
hours speech Of remarkable force, which
held the undivided attention Of all present
from drst to last, showed BY facts and A..
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WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, March so. The following
circular to the holders of called bonds was
issued by the treasury department to-day:
Notice is hereby given that this depart
ment will redeem on and after April l, 1881
any outstanding L. S. ) per cent. funded
loan bonds of 1881, embraced in the hundred
and first call. which mature Nav 81, 1851, al
the rate Of Sl0l.25 in full payment for eacl
Sl00 of bonds. All bonds forwarded for re-
lemption should be addressed to the Secre-
tary of the Treasury, Loan Division. Wash
ington, ID. c., and all registered bond
should be assigned to the Secretary OF I'll,
Treasury for redemption. Where parties de
sire checks in payment for registered bonds
lrawn to order of anyone but the payer they
should assign them to the Secretary of the
Treasury for redemption for accounts. Here
insert the names Of person or persons whose
order shecks should be made PAYABLE
(Signed) WILLIAM WINDOW,
Secretary.
Lieut.. II. NJ. Berry will command the
''Mary and Helen" in the search for the
jeanette.
A delegation of $50 colored men represent
ing cOlored men of Louisiana, called upon
the President to-day, and presented an ad-
dress setting forth the views of the colored
people of their State, claiming that the
colored race in Louisiana has kept pace with
the rest of the Union in the march of progress,
that they paw taxes on $25, 0O0, 900 of proper
ty, and by their labor raise seven-eighths of
the sugar and rice crops and five eighths Of
the cotton crop. That they ask no new leg
slation only honest enforcement of the ex-
sting laws for their protection, especially
an equal participation in the advantages of
the public school system. and freedom and
protection in the exercise of their right of
suffrage. The President in his reply renewed
the assurances of his inaugural and urged
upon their consideration the Importance to
their race of education and personal owner
ship of soil upon which they live and toll.
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There is pretty good ground for the belief
the Secretary of the Treasury will within
few DAYS, possibly before the end of this
week, decide to offer for sale for refuniing
purposes the amount remaining unissued Of
the bonds authorized by the funding act OF
1870, and that he will choose for this purpose
10 per cent. bonds OF the first series. upon
which the option of redemption will mature
in 1891. 1t is regarded as probable that such
sale would Weld about $4,000, 600 with
which to call in and redeem an equal amount
of outstanding fives or skies. II call for
five per DENTS should he issued an the LIST Of
April, il would mature on the LIST of July, the
same day upon which the six per cents be.
come subject TO redemption.
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HALLOWELL.
New Industries Wanted.-Concert.-Te
perance.-"BOOms'

While Bath, Gardiner, Waterville, Angus
ia and other localities in the State are inau-
gurating cotton mill enterprises or enlarging
operations already existing, would it not be
well for Hallowell to take "new departure"
and double the capacity of our cotton factory,
and ''break ground for other cotton or
wooden mills that would undoubtedly afford
remnnerative returns for capital invested?
With the restoration of financial confidence
throughout the country, let us take advantage
of the rising tide, and move on to the achieve
ment of victory over the heretofore depres-
sing cry of "hard times" Let capitalists
ponder these things and then act with energy.
The concert in the Methodist church in
this city on Tuesday evening proved to be a
pleascrable occasion to all cOncerned, as well
as a financial success. The 'Old Folks
were in excellent tune and harmony, and the
songs and quartettes were received with
much favor, as well as the brilliant perform
ances on the piano, cornet and stringed instru-
ments. Refreshments were served in the
vestry at the close of the musical entertain
ment. BY request the concert will be ''con-
tinued' on Friday evening next, with change
of programme. under the direction as hereto
fore of Father Kemp, Jr."
The advent of steamboats, and hand organs
reminds us that business enterprises. from the
higher to the lower grade, are just blooming
on the Kennebec.
There is to be another public temperance
meeting in City Hall, this Thursday even
ing, to which all are invited. Mr.. c. W. p.
Osgood. the new President Of the Temper
ance Reform Club, is doing earnest work. in
connection with his associates, in forwarding
the cause of temperance in our city; and
every true lover of law and order will
lend helping hand in retaining
those of our young men who are
manifestly travelling the downward road
to misery and degradation, and in sup
pressing a traffic in intoxicating liquors that
confers only evil upon any commu-
nity that will tolerate Its existence
for a moment
Rooms have been stretched along the Chel-
sea shore opposite this city preparatory to
the advent of lumber from up river in liberal
quantities. With a fair rise in the kennebec
we NAV expect to see the lumber business
much more successful than for years, especial.
IL last wear. when the drives were "hung up
for lack of water.
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y....lboro, News an d Notes

Mr. E. Downer of this place lost valuable
horse by his taking fright and breaking away
from a hitching post in Main street, Water
vile, Tuesday afternoon. The horse ran
against several hitching posts, collided with
another team, throwing out one of the oc-
cupants and dislocating his shoulder. The
horse then ran few rods farther and
dropped dead on the street. 1t was very
narrow escape from most serious accident,
as the ladies had just stepped out OF the
wagon, when the horse took fright and
started.-Mr. J. Boyle OReilly of Boston,
who was billed to lecture in this place, We'd
nesday evening, on the present affairs IN Ire
land, was obliged to cancel his engagement
ON account of serious illness.-At one OF the
largest school meetings ever held in the dis
trict. C. F. Lincoln was elected clerk ana
Thomas Ballentine, school agent. for the en-
suing vear.-The spring term OF school VIII
commence in this district two weeks from
next Monday, April 18th.
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XVII coHeRess EXTRA SESSION.
WAsHrxeroS. March 50.
SENATE.

SKxArE.
Mr.. Harris. stating il was evident that the
republicans did not intend Ia transact the
business which the Senate was called IL
transact, moved that when the Senate sd
journed to-day it be to the first Monday in
December. Lost-yeas. IS: nays, -.
Various other motions were made and
voted down.
Mr.. Pendleton said in order that thu Sem
ate might no longer present the spectacle of
wrangling over petty offices, he would move
to go into executive session.
Mr.. Dawes agreed that the tenure of office
should be fixed by Law, but he did no, see
how an act could be passed at this special
session.
Mr. Hill of Georgia read letter issued
from the readjusters' headquarters in octo-
ter. 1850, by VIM. Malone, in which he al
luded to the republican party as the grip
sack" party. Did the Senator know what
was meant by a grip sack" party.
Mr.. Dswes-Is it any objection 10 Riddle
burger in the mind of the Senator that he
voted for Hancock?
Mr.. Hill--None in the world
Mr.. Dawes-Then why Is the Senator
troubled:
Mr.. Hill am not troubled.
A long debate ensued. participated in nv
Messrs. Beck, Hill, Logan, Dawes and Hoar.
Mr.. Beck charged that the republicans
were unwilling to go into executive session
because of the apprehensions of war in the
party on the Presidents nomination.
Mr.. Dawes responded, and said he would
Immediately move an executive session after
the adoption of the reorganization resolu-
tons.
At $50. without acting on the pending res
olutions the Senate adjourned.
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A r1EADISH ACT.
Inc incsndiary's Torch Applied at North
Vassalboro'.
seePs u the Village From -.
Fieus cennneraue..

Aooes two o'clock Tuesday mo-n;,
most diaooiical act of incendiarism wa. a..
'e"pted In Vassalboro', in a tu;Ia;n, Co.,
os tne Vassalboro' Wooden Companv IT..
lower part is occupied on one side Nv ~
L'ncoln's variety store. and the other s;ao /.
H. D. scrioner's barber shop, with two fam.
mes living in the upper part. roh, ..
giass being broken in the door. a bo.,a 49,.
lacked in its place. This board was removed
oy some wretch, and piece of lighted bur-
zap saturated with kerosene oil thrown into
the entry. The family up stairs were avail
ened by the smell of smoke and Kerosene NJ,
mr.. Samuel Rodrick. hurriedlv DRESSING
himself, went down the outside stairs which
lead to the sidewalk. to ascertain the causs
10 MS great surprise and horror he saw tho
entry In blaze, the flames reaching the
ceiling, directly under where, but few mo.
ments before, himself and wife and babv
were sound asleep. In a few moment.
longer the fire would have been bevond al,
human control. With great presence of
mind, Mr.. Rodrick dashed on water: putting
out the me- before giving the alarm, and
thus averting most disastrous conflagration.
as the wind was blowing a gale from the
northwest, which, no doubt, would have
cleaned out the whole square, it being the
principal part of the village. Drippings of
kerosene oil were found on the steps and on
the platform by the postoffice, also on the
doorstep, and on the floor in a little
shop close by. The owner was Immediately
arrested by Sheriff Ramsell. and was to have
preliminary examination at Waterville,
"wednesday, at 10 o'clock, before Judge
Stewart. Many are of the opinion that the
officers are OH the wrong track, although ap-
pearances are strongly against him. We
really hope that this fire fiend, whoever he
may be, will be be brought to justice. for no
one can feel safe while such villain is at
large
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Condensed TELEGRAMs.

Gen Grant and party arrived at St. Louis,
Mo-. Wednesday morning, en- route to Mex
leo. and left by the Iron Mountain road. The
General declined to talk about politics.
It i. now thought that Cyrus W. Field will
accept the presidency of the Worlds Fair.
A terrific cyclone in Randolph county,
Alabama, destroyed the home and killed the
entire family Of Mr.. Jack Embrey. consisting
of himself, wife and two children. while
asleep.
Two thousand immigrants arrived in New
York, Tuesday; 1900 from Germany, and
500 from Scotland.
Superintendent Of police Walling, having
been notified BY British detectives that Cole
man, an alleged Fenian, is on the steamer
Australia, and requested to arrest him on his
arrival in New York, declines.
The Worlds Fair Commission. Wednes-
day, resolved that it would not be expedient
to take action in relation to . permanent
president until aftef April 18th when the
ananee commistes viii report
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RICHMOND.

Yesterday a horse belonging to DIR. Abial
Libby got unhitched and created quite DIS
turbance BY running away. 1t was caugh'
withou. doing any damage.
Mr.. David Reed. one of the Oldest inhao-
itants of Perkins, died at his residence March
o9th after long illness. Mr.. Reed has
been one of the leading men of the town Tor
many years. All,
The jurors drawn to serve at the April
term of the Supreme Judicial Court were
Joseph Galusha, George X. Ridley and ;. b.
Hathorn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-31

To place your umbrella in rack indicates
that it is about to change owners. An um'
hr.,l. carried over the woman, the man get
ting nothing but the drippings Of the ram
.ipnifies courtship. When the man has the
umbrella and the woman the drippings, II
indicates marriage. To carry it at rign'
ANGLE. uuder your arm signifies that an eye
i, to be lost by the man who follows you
To nut a cotton umbrella by the side OF nice
silk one indicates Exchange is no robbery.
To lend an umbrella indicates 81 am fool
To carry an open umbrella just high enough
to tear out mems eyes and knock OF men
h.t. indicates II am woman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-31

ou;te a number of citizens OF Districts :,
90 s,d % east side of the river, have signed
. ..,, for a meeting of all interested IN tue
.-.,.u,ant Of their schools, in the Patter-
,on school house. this eren'ng. '"ese IL ~.
.s;c.. will enjoy special privileges i" 'ne
lection Of the new High School, and 'ney
% mac the large amount Of money
~h;cb they draw, so as to fit their pup,l' 70,
~. .cbool. The Supervisor of Schools anu
' III address the meeting. There
.hould be q full attendance.
The Bazaar tells of the tortures OF : s'o'
upou tidy, who said .,..,,,,
uPo" -o,..d me standing. running. sleeping
flying; .,.. AZ the crewel sun;
Somesilne .s.S me evcfywav. tni:k, ~. oyAs'
in "a ia ~. wish they'd do that, a.o II ~
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Kent,s Hill Locals.

A. there is no vacancy in the once Vi
Steward at the Maine Wesleyan Seminary
Eort.. Hill. and will be none for some time
20 come. YOU must be in error in stating thar
n Russell, ESQ.,. is to fill the position.
e. i not the fact.-At recent
sue. of the Trustees of the Kennebec
meeting i,n ~ Society. it was voted to hold .
s.;oar,annial Show and Fair the coming
sen (, mh;ch time, the agricultural nipple.
Is,, and curiosities of eye olden time,
. ...HI ~, exhibited. Z. o. Bean. Esq, was
WIN sho.s an 70 prepare and deliver historical adj
drs.s and r. w. Soule to give poem
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FINANCIAL AND coMMKRc1AL.


NEW YORK, March 80.
Money easy AT 4 a q on call, and closed At 4.
Prime mercantile paper 3 q q. Exchange steady
At sol for long and SCI for short. Governments
quiet but finn. State bonds In light demand
Railroad bonds active hut irregular. Stock market
irregular aud unsettled, but at the first board the
general list advanced to v cent, the latter Denver
Rio Grande. BEFORE speculation became
weak and n decline Of | to Il v cent took place. In
which the entire list participated During the af
ternoon the market was dull but fairly active. In
advance Of TO II " cent recorded, In which
Pacific Mail and Union Pacific most prominent.
Transactions. POI ,.3e shares.
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Abram Merrill, father of Charles Merrill,
who is now in Jail for the inhuman murder of
bis mother, has nearly recovered his health
from the shock produced by his trouble
which nearly Frustrated him. He intends to
sell his farm in China, and will go into the
grocery business in Hallowell.
Mr.. James Burrows offers his saloon for
sale. This would seem to be very good To-
cation for some enterprising man to enter
into business. The store can be used as a
restaurant, grocery, or for other purposes.
twill be sold at bargain, as the owner
wishes to leave the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-31

The ladies of the Free Baptist Church, will
serve an Antiquarian Supper in the Vestry
oftheir church this evening. to which they
cordially invite all their friends. Supper from
s to 8 O'Clock. Tickets to supper 25 cts. No
admission fee.
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NEBRASKA.
Flood in the Platte Valley.

TIOO0 IN the fIAue valley.
OMAHA, March so. 1t is impossible as Vet
to procure more than the meagre facts about
the condition of the towns in the Platte val
ley inundated. Three lvies are all that are
known to have been lost, but it is believed q
number more will prove TO have persisted.
The loss of stock and property counts up in
the hundred thousands.
FORT PIERRE. March so. Occross river
suffered most. Only two or three habi,able
houses are left. Loss s50, 900. No loss OF
life at either place. 1t is thought the officers
and crew Of steamer for the west which was
frozen in twenty miles below Pierre, wer.
lost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-31

Thomas Goodall, Esq, of Sanford, who is
constantly showering his benefactions upon
the unfortunate, has just sent the In
sane Hospital forty beautiful bouquets from
bis private conservatory. This is but one of
numerous favors in the same direction, and
his kindness is highly appreciated by officers
and patients.
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New York stock Market.
Chicago Prod uce Market.

CHICAGO. March 10.
FLOuR-auiet and steady; Winter wheats.
00d6 90; spring double extras, 50a5 rs; extras,
,0a4 so. wHEAT-fairly active and a thsds
higher; No Chicago Sprins. cssh. 0a: April,
COL; May, 05i; June. o. No do. ga; re-
jected. 50. enthusiastically; cash. 4Ol; April, ISL:
Nav, i2s; June, 42i. oArs-actf e, firm and
higher; cash. 81: April, 3ol; Nav. ~: June, 34i.
xfE-stesdy and unchanged at I o. BARLEY.
cash. Is so; April. is 5o May. 10 5sl; June, Is ~.
,AkD-lower; cash, 10 IS; April, 10 ~: Maybe 81;
changed; shoulders, 5 90; Short rib. s.; Short
clesr, "a.
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Rumors were aAoat on the street yesterday
,Aernoon that fire was raging on the Rich
mond camp ground. The train men. how
ever. report that a few fires of brush and
grass beside the track near Richmond started
the story.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-31

Little was done of public interest in the
council chamber yesterday. The members
are hard at work assessing the railroad tax,
and will be able to report the assessments to
the State Treasurer tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-31

The "Irish- American Union of Augusta
.ontemplates having grand ball in Meonian
Hall on the Monday after Easter. 1t will be
, private affair, but undoubtedly a very sue
,..sfnl and ENJOYABLE one.
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MIsHAPS AND MISDEEDs.
TRAIN BOARDED BY
ROBBERS.

The Conductor and Express Messenger
Killed.
ST. LOUIS, Mo, March 80. A Post Kan
sas City special says that it is reported there
that the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe east
bound passenger train was boarded by rob-
bers near Albuquerque, yesterday. and
robbed. A desperate fight is said to have
occurred. and three or four passengers, the
conductor. engineer and express messenger
shot. The conductor and express messenger
are reported killed. This report is current
in express circles, but railroad officials
know nothing about it.
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We need hardly to remind our readers
that after to-day there will be no
opportunity to visit the art and loan
exhibition at the Congregational chapel. Bet
ter improve the shining hour and call be-
fore the affair is over.