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The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1881-01-29
CORN FOR FUEL.

There are localities in the West
and North where scarcity Of
fuel has forced people to burn
corn again this season. The fire.
quent recurrence of the fuel fam
inc in those places leads q cor
respondent OF the St. Paul Pho
peer Press to suggest what he
calls a practical solution of the
problem. Coal cannot be found
and the use of wood will soon
exhaust the available supply OF
that article. Corn is the only
substitute, and must be the fuel
of the future. For stoves it is
superior to any other substance,
hard coal alone excepted, and it
is cheaper than anything that is
likely to be used for fuel. Two
or three acres of corn will afford
an ordinary family years sup
ply of fuel; and this writer al
leges that the same corn sold in
the market, and the proceeds
turned into either wood or coal,
vii. not begin to do it. OF
course, he speaks of the far
Northern prairies. Corn may
be used in either wood Or coal
stove without any change Of
CRATES, and make a steady, hot
fire, which can be regulated as
readily as coal fire. Two bush
els Of corn in the ear, it is esti-
mated, will keep a comfortable
fire the coolest day in winter.
Regarding the squeamishness
about burning an article that is
used for food, the writer says
pointediy: II would sooner have
an acre Of corn that can be re-
| placed in q single year, than to
| burn an acre of timber thai takes
years to replace, even on the
score of sentiment" There is
common sense in this. Ii it Is
cheaper tor people on the fertile
nprairies to raise their fuel, as
6sy do their food, and save what
Wtle timber they have for other
! purposes, sentimental squeam-
ishness should not deter them
from doing so. More cooked
food is daily thrown away than
would feed the hungry poor, and
it is done without compunction.
| While there can be no excuse for
this wastefulness, there is good
reason for burning corn when it
is of more value as fuel than the
proceeds would be if used in the
purchase Of wood and coal.
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1881-01-29
A very slight declivitv suffice

A very slight declivity sufices
to give the running motion to
water. Thr5e inches per mile in
a smooth, straight channel gives
a velocity Of about three miles
an hour. The Gauges, which
sathers the waters of the Hyma-
laya mountains, the loiftiest in
the world, is, at 100 miles from
its mouth, only 800 #. above the
level OF the sea, and TO fell SOC
feet in its long cours5 tbs water
requires more than a month.
The great River Magdalena, in
South America, running for 1000
miles between two ridges of the
Andes. fall only 500 feet in all
that distance; abov> the distance
of 1000 miles it is seen descend
ing in rapids and cataracts from
the mountains. The gigantic
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1881-01-29

our benevolent legislator rs II tHs
Senate and the House Of Repre-
sentatives have distributed
among the citizens Of the Capital
in single year not less than ten
thousand dollars of fowers-that
is, putting the price at first cost.
If retail figures were charged the
amount would of course, be
much larger; but, inasmach as
the cost Of the green houses and
gardens in which these flowers
grow are incurred by Congress
at the expense Of the whole coun-
try. it is not necessary to 60 into
an estimate Of the mercantile
value Of the government exotics.
In reading the testimony given
before this committee it will nat
urally strike the less fortunate
constituents of these generous
congressman that they are being
unjustly discrimin ated against
10 favor of the citizens of Wash
ington. This is great wrong
and injustice, and the only way
to remedy it is to give each Con-
gresham a green house and a
flower garden in his own district.
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1881-01-29

Iu the course of converse.
ton, recently, John G. Hamilton
who erected the statute of his
father. Alexandria Hamilton, in
Central Park, said that be dis
tinctly remembers his father, the
night before he was KILLED by
Burr in the duel; coming to his
bedside and, taking Johnny's
hands within his palms, repeated
the Lords Pray or over with him.
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1881-01-29

The bee is said to be a resi-
dent OF any climate of the globe.
It will prosper in hollow trees in
Canada, where mercury will
freeze in the open air, as at the
equator.
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1881-01-29
REATEN AT HIS Own GAME.

He looked a bit hard W, but
he had pleasant face aud smooth
address, as he walked into the
office of a railroad running West
and asked for the Superintend
ent. When conducted to that
officers desk he began: II want
the favor of q pass to Buffalo.
aCan't have it," was the prompt
reply. Il expected that answer,
and am prepared for it. I did
not come here with a tale OF woe.
Ihaye cot been robbed" "No?'
Not o rob. I did not lose my
money on the street. [ am not
obliged to rush home to see my
wife die. | am not a consu mp
tive who is anxious to get home
and die among his friends. All
these pleas are old" eyes, very
old and thin "And yet [ want
a pass to Buffalo. I feel that I
have a right to ask it." On what
grounds?' This morning I
saved the life of a passenger on
one of your transfer boats. He
was a big, administered man
named Clark. Had be gone
overheard it would have cost you
perhaps $4,000 to settle the
claim" "CIark? Big man with
red whiskcrs! Wretched man,
you know not what you did
That's the man who has already
got a claim for $4,000 against
US for breaking his leg. If you
had only let him 60 overheard
we could have settled with bis
heirs for less than a quarter OF
the amount. Go out-go away.
You have taken thousands OF
dollars out of our pocket by your
meddlesome act" The beat
walked out without word, but
as be reached the door he was
heard to grumble: Il thought [
was the best liar on the Atlantic
coast, but [ might as we'll ham
up from this deal" II Wall SlxsSt
News.
!! :! !: !! ! |! /:
ness, to impress SONS gument
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1881-01-29

"Roxie' sends US a poem in
which she says: "My heart is
but lump of ice.'' You are
clear off your pedestal, Roxie.
A lump of ice would dissolve in
ten minutes in there where your
heart palps for those you love.
Make it lump of lead, Roxie,
or a stone, or even a petrlfied
palpitator, and We will try to use
your production .-[Quincy Mod
ern Argo.
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1881-01-29

A woman at West Cornwall,
Conn, failing to induce her hus-
band to move out of a house
which she did not like, dsliber-
ately destroyed it by fire:
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1881-01-29

Thirty thousand dollars worth
of tobacco was smoked in one
night at Richmond, Va. It was
at the burning Of a tobacco fac
tory.
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1881-01-29
j. PINCKNEY SMITH.
Hammonds, Gaddis 4 Co.,
COTTON FACTORS,
AND
General Commission Merchants.
Is and g. Carondelet Street,
NEW ORLEANS.

Will make liberal advances and sell
on consignment, cotton, sugar, nolasses,
rice, tobacco, wool, grain, live stock and
country produce of all kinds Having
favorable connections here and in the
West for the purchase of supplies, all
orders will receive strict attention, and
the interest of patrons will be closely
guarded in price, packing and freight
contract. augs-y
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1881-01-29

It has been estimated that the
total cost of torchlight pharaph-
ernalia used in the late campaign.
reached 100000.
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1881-01-29

upon a fellow-passepger who was
seated opposite to him and who
appeared rather dull of compre-
hension. At length, being
slightly irritated, he exclaimed,
in a louder tone, why, sir, it s
as plain as ABCr" "That lnay
be-" replied the other with Tn
expectedly alacrity, "but I am D
Eff"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-30
d&wn

The well-known family medicines of DR.. J.
C. Aver & Co. have been before the public
forty years. and time strengthens the favor
able impression with which they were at first
received. We have been in the habit of u.s.
ing them ourselves, and recommending them
to our acquaintance. Ayers Pills are a
perfect regulator of the system; Ayers Ex-
tract of Sarsaparilla is the best known puri-
fer of the blood; Ayers Cherry Pectoral is
a safe and sure remedy in complaints of the
throat and lungs; and Ayers Ague Cure is
an effectual cure in cases of Fever and Ague
and other walarial fevers. These medicines
are compounded with skill and accurate med
ical knowledge. and they are in no sense to
be classed with the cheap nostrums of the
day. The formulas from which they are pre-
pared are not secret, but are furnished to all
physicians, and are published for the benefit
of all interested-St. Johns, p. O., Ners.
june2S-d&wlw
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STATE COLLEGE.


Commencement Exercises Coniinued.
Baseoa. June % Despite Of the copious
rain, Town Hall, Orono, WAS filled TO Wit
ness the commencement exercises Of the
State College. The decorations we're fine.
The governor, staff council, college faculty
and trustees we're on the platform. The ex-
ercises were lengthy, commencing at $50
and ending al /. The number of graduate
were twenty-five, fire of them being ladies'.
Degree, conferred of Bachelor Civil Engi-
gineer upon three Bachelor of Science, sew
en-; Bachelor Mechanical Engineer, three.
Prizes were awarded to AlonzO L. Hurd,
Brow nfield, of the Junior class. for an ar.i-
ticle entitled '.Darwinism." On Sophomore
to Levi VIM. Taylor, Of Jay.
Music by Andrews orchestra Soon after
l p. NJ, was the alumni dinner, and large
number of distinguished persons were pres
ent. Prof. Fernald, President Of the col
lege, presided, and addresses were made by
Gov. Plsisted, Col. Robbie of the Council,
and many Others 1t was very enjoyable
occasion. 1t was announced that Ex-Gov.
Coburn donated to the college recently 5l0,-
0Oo
In the evening. the class day exercises
OF an Grafton, history, poem,
prophecy, valedictory, singing, class ode,
smoking the pipe of peace, and interspersed
with music. 1t was largely attended and
highly successful.
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The Lewiston Races.

LEWISTON, June 20. The races on the
Lewiston trotting park this afternoon the
first match was for the three minute horses
and was won by Norcross' Achillis in three
straight heats. Summary:
f. l.. Norcross, Achilles, l
J. p. Burnham, Noble, ? = =
Time. 2.39, 2.40, 2.4l4.
The 2.40 race was won by Butterfsld's
Black Ranger. The following is the sum-
mary:
+. p. Butterfield & Son, Black Ranger, l l
Pompilly & Ryerson, DIR. NJ. Leanor, 81
w. J. Il. Merriman, Lydia NJ, 8
G. w. Park, Rocket, 4 3 4
J. =. Gibbs, Yellow Dog, ) ) >
Time, 2.334, 2.35, 2.36.
Thursday there will be two races for go
and 2.34 horses.
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AHEAvY TORNADO.
Buildings Moved Fron Their Foanda.
lions and Great Damage Done.

FRAxKLN, n. H., June g. A destructive
tornado fell upon this village, yesterday af-
ternoon, about four O'Clock, taking . south
erly direction. It was accompanied by rain,
hail, thunder and lightning. The hail stones
many more than inch in diameter, fell in
torrents, and spcead ruin everywhere. Half
the houses in town had windows shattered
Multitudes of chimneys were swept down.
Trees were uprooted. and gardens everv-
where ruined. The rain seems to have mainly
confined to Franklin, and the valley for mile
or two each side of the town. The path of
the tornado was not more than two miles
wide. Many houses are severely damaged,
the Methodist church of the west village
among them, by the flood of hail and rain
which poured into them through the shattered
windows, it was moved six inches on its
foundation, twisted exceedingly and damaged.
A two story house, barn and shed, belonging
to David E. Brown, was blown down, and
Geo. H. brakes new house was lifted and
twisted several feet from the foundation,
leaving it total wreck. Freight cars at the
depot of the Northern railroad were blown
off the track.
Great damage was done through the town
by the furious sweep of the waters, though
the continuance of the torrent was scarcely
fifteen minutes. At IL O'Clock last night the
tornado was succeeded by furious storm,
accompanied by heavy and violent thunder
and lightning, the rain falling in a deluge
for two hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-30

When the name of Senator Foster was
called, he said his vote had been called into
question in the Senate by the senator from
18th. He deemed it proper to make an ex-
PLANTATION of the voting. He had been ac-
turated by but one consideration, and that
was two senators in the place of the two re-
signed So far as he could learn the views
of his constituency. he believed they did not
desire the return of the two resigning sena-
tors With that view, he had at first voted
for the candidates known as administration
lists, and subsequently for an admin: stration
and Conkling man. This week he had de-
termined tv vote for two Conkling men. and
after an election was secured, would then
vote for adjournment. He then explained
his vote for Lieut.. Gov. HOskins, whose
course in public life he eulogized, and con-
cluded by voting for Hoskins.
Mccarthy, when his name was called, said
he had simply alluded to the gentleman's vot-
ing tor Hoskins, when it was known that he
was paired with Senator Astor, although the
senator FOSTER has said he was not paired
on Hoskins.
The convention then took another vote on
the Platt vacancy.
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Republican Convention.

DEs MONIES, Ia, June 30. The Repub-
lican State Convention met here this morning,
with 1919 delegates present. Hon. James
Wilson temporary chairman.
During the twelfth ballot, stampede to
Sherman occurred, and amid great excite
ment the chairman announced that Sherman
had received 513 votes. three more than a
majority. A tumult ensued and veriferca-
ton of the ballot was demanded, and then
the vote was found to stand, Sherman 500,
one lese than a majority. Larrabee, $50,
Harlow, SO. Col. Henderson on behalf of the
supporters of Larrabee, moved that Sher-
man be declared the nominee by acclama-
ton. The motion was adopted.
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TORPEDO TRIAL.
New Use of the Electric Current.

NEWPORT, r. l., June 30. The official trial
of the Lay Haight torpedo occurred this
morning in this harbor, before the official
board appointed by the Bureau of Ordnance
The boat, after going around the stake boat
was unable to turn without going ashore, the
space being too narrow to admit full swing,
and in view of this fact it was decided to
beach her. This was no fault of the boat,
but was owing to Encouragement in locating
the stake boat. She went at the rate of 10
40 knots per hour, and behaved magnifi-
Gently, and Obeyed the manipulars on shore,
who guided her with an electric current and
adjustable switch. The board decided with
out the least friction or trouble.
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ALBANY, June 70. The joint convention
met 1t noon, Lieut.. Gov. Hoskins presiding,
and proceeded 70 all the short term vacancy ::
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PRoDUcING AS RICH AND CLEANLY APPEAR
ANCE AS IF NATURE ALONE HAD IMPAIRED
1T.
BURNETT'S COCAINE is the best and
cheapest Hair Dressing-kills dandruff,
allays irritation, and promotes a vigorous
and healthy growth of hair. No other COM
pound produces these results.
The superiority of BURNETTS FLAVOR
ING EXTRACTS consists in their perfect
purity and great strength. They are war
ranted free rom the poisonous oils and acids
which enter into the composition of many OF
the Fictitious fruit flavOrs now in the market.
TuTh&S&w
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Commencement Exercises at Harvard

BosroN, June 20. The weather is delight
full for Commencement at Harvard University
The Governor and Staff we're escorted by the
Lancers to Cambridge, at 8 As.
After President Elliot, Gov. Long and the
faculty of the College and others formed a
procession and marched to Sanders Theatre,
in which the graduating exercises are to take
place.
The Alumni dinner was a scene of great
interest. Speeches by President Elliot, Rev.
DIR. Peabody, Gov. Long and others.
The following Off GERS were elected E. G.
Hall, Boston; f. X. Hoar, Concord; Theo.
Lyman, Brookline Henry z. Kidder, Boston.
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Railroad Accident.

BUFFALO, June %. The recent heavy
rains caused slide in the roadbed of the
Buffalo, Nex York & Philadelphia railway
near Protection yesterday, wrecking work
ing train, killing Charles Bales, and proba-
bly, fatally injuring Frederick Sizer; also
injuring VIM. Turf and completely demolish-
ing twenty-seven cars of coal. The road
bed for a considerable distance is in bad
condition.
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COmDrOmise Refused.

ALBANY, June 20. Administration sup
porters are firm in rejecting the proposition
of the Conkling men to elect Conkling and
Depew for the short and long term respect
lively. They say they would prefer to ex-
cept Plat. AT the same time they see no
way out of the deadlock. owing to the firm
ness of Conkling's supporters who evince no
disposition to leave him.
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BY TELEGRAPH.

CAssociated Press kilograms TO the Daily
Kennebec Journal
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The Jeanette Search Expedition.

ST.. JOHNS, June 90. Lieut.. Greedy has
arrived, but the expedition will not start I'M
til the 4th of July, as expected, owing to the
non-arrival of powder and other articles.
The steam launch was also found to be
entirely worthless, and her machinery had
to be replaced hurriedly.
The Alliance sailed this morning. The
weather is fine. She commenced her Arctic
voyage under favorable auspices. She pro-
ceeds to Iceland direct, and thence to Spitz-
bergen. After coaling at the latter place
she will commence her search for the miss
ing Jeanette.
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Bursting ola Reservoir.

CINCINNATI, June 20. A wide field country
has been visited by storm, and the crops very
much damaged. The reservoir on Prices
Hill burst at eleven o'clock tonight. and the
water ran with such force as to move the
whole structure, which is of iron, some 200
feet from its position. 1t is an iron tank 40
feet high, with diameter of 100 feet. Sever
al houses in the vicinity were washed from
their foundations. The damage is roughly
estimated at $4,000. No lives lost.
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California Mining Stocks.
HALLOWELL.

Fourth of July arrangements are progress
ing most satisfactorily, and the various CON-
mittees are hard at work to make the cele-
bration grand success. Whenever our
citizens attempt to inaugurate and carry out
programme for .the day we celebrate" a
good time may always be confidently count.
ed on.
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Disaster at Sea.

PORTSMOUTH, June 30. The schooner
Nettie Adams reports that sixty miles off
Cape Ann, she sighted vessel of about 200
tons with both masts gone, and the hull partly
under water. They launched dory to try
to make out the name of the vessel, but was
unable to find out on account of the heavy
sea and wind.
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A Tram Wrecked.

CoLUnBus, Ga, June 90. This afternoon
the passenger train on the Southwestern
Railroad, bound for Macon, was wrecked
near Geneva, the engine alone remaining on
the track ;cauee, broken rail. Those severely
wounded are Rev. ]. O. Cook of Columbus,
Rev. OTIS Glaxebrook Of Macon, and several
other prominent citizena.
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Violent Storm.

BURLINGTON, Iowa, June 80. severe
storm ragged here several hours, yesterday,
doing additional damage to crops. Corn in
many places in southeastern Iowa and west
ern Illinois, is in bad condition, and in some
places almost total failure.
The mercury, Tuesday afternoon, remained
at IS degrees in the shade, several hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-30

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, that the sub
~ scriber has been duly appointed Administrator
the estate of
MELISSA BURBANK, late of Windsor,
in the County Of Kennebec, deceased, ntestate and
has undertaken that trust BY giving bond as the law
directs: All persons, therefore, having demands
against the estate Of said deceased desired to ex.
hibit the same for settlement; and all indebted to
said estate are requested to make immediate
to DANIEL Whine
June 10, 1881. sw25s
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NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, that the subscri.
~ Der has been duly appointed Administrator
on the estate Of
NARY A. MINOT, late Of Belgrade,
IN the county, Of Kennebec deceased, fntestate and
has undertaken that trust by giving bond a. the
law directs: All persons, therefore, having demands
hibit the same for settlement and all indebted to
said estate are requested to make immediate payment
to jOHN a NfHtST
Jsae II. 1881. $500 2 80 ~
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WESTBROOK.
The TOasts and Responses at the Conn
mencement Dinner.


PORTLAND, June %. Commencement ex-
ercises of Westbrook Seminary, was held
to-day. The commencement dinner was
eaten at o'clock. The following are the
toasts and the names of the gentlemen who
responded: 1.-The Trustees of WestbroOk
Seminary" Hon. Sidney Perham, Portland !;
'sThe Association of the Alumni" DIR. B. NJ.
Fuller Bath. A telegram from A B. Otis.
Esq, Boston, and letter from Mr. CHM of
Boston, author of Glnn's Latin text books
Remarks were also made by Rev. DIR. Quinby
of Augusta. At three o'clock this aftereOon,
the fifteenth anniversary of the Alumni As
sociation was held. The exercises consisted
of music, prayer and a historical address by
Hon. Israel Washburn, Jr.
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ALBANY, June %. The bribery investi-
CATION committee met this afternoon, but took
no further action upon the report. Usual
conferences held tonight, but no change OF
action was recommended. There is grow
breeds.
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Don't Get Discouraged!

because the doctors say you cannot live. l
was troubled with Dropsy, and given up to
die. But after using Sulphur Bitters for
three months, am well. 1t is the best med
icine for all Kidney diseases l ever saw
Mrs. B., Bridgeport. tutu&s&w2w
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Base Ball.

At Buffalo-Buffalo, 16; Boston, 10.
At leaAeland-Cleveland, 5; Worcesters,
3.-16 innings.
At Detroit-Providence, 10: Detroit, 5.
At Chicago-Chicago, 8; Troy, O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-30

A torpid liver is an active cause of much
of human suffering. All that internal appli-
cation can accomplish is to stimulate violent
ly. But the proper course is to apply DR..
HoLMAN's pap and have the cure made per-
manent by its absorption properties. The pad
is death to liver ailments. june2St&wIw