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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-28
fSv Words ON Gardening.

lrdening is now prosecuted in this city in
earnest. We saw man Yesterday
hing digging hole in his garden to a
that the casual observer W uld suppose
he was DESTROYS of accommodating the
le on the other side of the world. He
planting broken crockery, tumblers, lamp
hies, etc. We are sure he made mis-
in planting them so deep-they will
crop out. His squash hills are an inch
halt apart and he regrets exceedingly
aste of land between the hills. He was
lowing the last row of carrots when he
that he had made mistake and sowed
way seeds! He came near planting
black mustard seed for ruta baga tur-
but on trying their freshness between
eth he decided that he was about to do a
thing He has been at considerable
to go into the woods and collect sticks
Q running peas. He has got them nice.
luck, but has found out that he had
ed "Tomb Thumb" peas that don't run.
pund this friend on the occasion referred
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-28
FROM NEW YORK.

New York, 81. Jim Brady, notorious
burglar, was arrested to-day. He jumped
out of second story window at 43 Sixth av-
enue, where had been attempting to negotiate
what are supposed to be stolen bonds. Five
shots were fired after him and John Benson,
a resident of Sixth avenue, was hit in the leg.
Jim ran into the basement of 80 Leroy street
and was caught. He has once escaped from
State prison. A gentleman who occupies 80
Leroy street picked up 1923, 200 in U. S bonds
which Brady threw away while passing the
basement and handed them to the police off
GERS.
At the annual meeting of the Produce ex-
change it was moved that the surplus funds
of the exchange be invested in per cent.
bonds and after some opposition in favor of
L. S. Bonds the resolution was carried.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-28
FRANK E. NYE,
AMERICAN 4 FOREIGN PATENTS
r. II. EDDY.
mayo .eodtf

So1L1C11oH OH PATIENTS
For Inventions, Trade Marks, or DeslgS.
No. IS state Street Opposite Kilby Street, BOSTON
A FTER an extensive practice Of upwards Of 10
IA years, continues to secure Patents in the Uni.
ted States also in Great Britain France and other
foreign countries. Caveats, Specifications Assign
ments, and all papers for Patents, executed ON
to determine the validity and utility of Patents Of
Inventions, and legal and other advice rendered in
all matters touching the same. Copies of the claims
of any patent furnished by RENTING one dollar.
Assignments recorded in Washington.
No Agency in the United States possesses SUPER.
facilities for obtaining Patents or ascertaining
the patentabilty of inventions.
All necessity of a journey to Washington to pro.
cure Patent, and the usual great delay there,
here saved inventors.
Testim o nj als.
~ regard MIR. Eddy as one of the most capabl
Official intercourse. CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner of Patents"
81 have no hesitation IN assuring inventors that
they cannot employ Il plan more competent and
trustworthy, and more capable of putting their APP
pcatlons in form to secure for them an early and
favorable consideration at the Patent ONCE.
EDMUND BURKE,
Late Commissioner of Patents"
"Mr. r.. ii. EDDY has made for me over THIRTY
applications for Patents, having been successll In
almost every case. Such unmistakable proof OF
great talent and ability his part leads me to rec
Ommend all inventors to apply to him to procure
their patents, as they may be sure OF having the
most faithful attention bestowed on their cases,
and at very reasonable charges; ,o.pr,
Boston, Jan. l, 1878. lyS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-28
STATE NEWS.

They had hail squall at Boothbay the
other day, with hail stones measuring an inch
through.
The Lewiston Journal says that on Friday
last as Mr.. John J. Alexander of North Bel
grade, was at work with another person, in
his mill saving blocks from which to manu-
facture Excelsior, one was caught by the cir
cuar saw, and thrown with great force, strik-
ing Mr.. Alexander upon the back part of the
neck, paralyzing the entire body. He re-
manned senseless until Saturday night, when
he died He was SO yeaes of age, and leaves
n wife and one child
On Tuesday night last the house of Mr.
Josiah Hollett, who resides on Belgrade Hill,
was entered and some $3.50 stolen, $40 of
which was in his pantaleons pocket, and the
rest in a trunk.
Winthrop, died May 26th, aged Is years.
The memorial Grafton at Lisbon is to be de-
livered by Rev. j. G. Snow of Auburn.
Mr. and Mrs. J. d. Pulsifer of Auburn,
celebrated the 25th anniversary of their mar
rage on Saturday evening, May oath.
A Mrs. Smith Of Deering, was arrested on
Monday for scalding a man who called upon
her on Sunday afternoon. She says he at
tempted to entsr her house against her will.
He says he was passing peacebly by. The
man was terribly scaled.
A house in East Corinth occupied by Mr..
A. l.. Bean was struck by lightning during
the thunder shower of Saturday. The north
end of the house was shattered, and bed
stead demolished, about which several child
rem had been playing but few minutes be-
faro The family luckily aspapad ipiurv
The Portland Press relates that on Monday
night, as Capt. Ross of the Brig Fannie II.
Jennings, was engaged in pulling in the gang
way plank from the wharf to the vessel, the
plank flew up, hitting him on the head and
knocking him overheard. His son, Harry
Ross, Immediately jumped after him, seized
him, and held his head above water until he
could be rescued. The Captain was taken on
board in an almost senseless condition
| There was a bad cash over one eye and he
vomited blood freely. Captain Ross il
thought to be very seriously injured.
A schooner of 1853 tons, owned by Charles
Sawyer and others of Portland, and namee
the David Torrey," was launched yesterday
at Brunswick.
The Wing says that nv. l.. ii. Eaton, Sup
erintendent of the b. & p. Railroad, wa
presented by the employees Of the road will
a beautiful cane on Monday evening as ties
timonial of their esteem.
Persons sending papers by mail shoul'
bear in mind that initial or words as, ''on'
paper" etc, written on them are contrary tt
an order issued by the Postmaster General 9
short time ago, by which such matter will be
excluded from the mail
Mr.. T. II. Smonton of Camden, has in his
possession .spermit to settle" in the town OF
Camden, bearing date "Boston, Nov. IA,
l772."
Mr.. A. Mason of Standish, was blowing
with his oxen last Friday, when they became
frightened, threw him down and ran over
him, dragging the pillow over his back. 1t is
feared he is injured for life.
There were 5s, $40 barrels of -four shipped
to the provinces from the port of Rutland in
the month of April.
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to in disturbed state Of mind because a
neighbor had found fault with him for throw
ing the witch grass that had been extracted
from his plot over on to his neighbours. He
never saw people so particular, and it was no
use to try to run garden, if the neighbors
have no accommodation about them. Our
friend anticipates great success in his bean
pole crop. He has planted them on light
sandy soil, surrounded them with well rotted
compost, and they are already several feet in
height
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-28
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
Now York Money Market.
New York. May
EVENING REPORT.

EVENING REPORT.
The late tlullness in Wall Street was succeeded
to-day by activity in some CT the departments;
there being an increased demand for money at
sharper rates, and remarkable downward move
ment in Union Pacific shares and bonds, and Pacif
c mail stock, fall in former securities was occa-
stoned by heavy sales under publication of bill
in equity by United States against Company while
decline in the Pacific Mail was caused by unfav'
orable rumors relative to its affairs including the
statement that the Howe mortgages were to be con-
tested, and that the Company was actually indebt-
ed to its President instead of the reverse Con
hicing reports prevailed to the probable result
of the election of directors to morrow. Late in the
afternoon the following names were stated as the
compromise ticket: A. B. Stockwell, =. W. Park,
Ruffu, Hatch, j. d. Smith, j. NJ. Burke CD. Os'
borne, Captain Bradbury, Russell Sage, +. w. Bel
lows, and G. 5. Scott. AS a matter of fact it may
be stated that the annual report to be submitted
tomorrow, will show vastly better condition OF
affairs then was generally anticipated
Money was easy during the morning at Il and !
per cent and more active in the after noon at sharp
I. sterling Exchange heavy at los IL and 1885,
for 60 days, and 100 IT, and l09G for sight Gold
declined in the morning from lsi4 to l'}s on rt-
NOR that the bulls were selling large amounts, but
was 1rmer in the afternoon, rising to Is L. and
closing at 1875. Loans from per cent to Hat, with
indications of large short interests; importers
however, are believed to have secured time loans
sufficient to tide over any sudden squeeze Clear
ings s,50000O. Treasury disburs. ments 9S 600
Customs receipts 2G4 600. Exports of domesti,
produce for the week $4,000. Governments dul
but strong. State bonds quiet. stock speculation
more active, With very large dealings in Unior
Pacili and Pacific Mail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-28

The annual law term of the Supreme Judi.
ial Court for the middle distric commenced
yesterday. The district embraces the couu-
les of Somerset, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc.
nd Kennebec. The court consists of Apple
bn, c. j. and Cutting, Dickerson, Danforth,
/ irgin and Peters, associate justices. The
burt vas opened at noon ON the arrival of
be Eastern train. The Somerset docket was
Uttered upon after dinner, and that county
i'll be disposed of to-day. Messrs. Webster,
ewars, Lindsey, Folsom, Ware and Knowl-
n, the leading lawyers Of that county, are
attendadce. Judge Peters takes his seat
BON the bench for the frst time. OF the
sent Judges, Judge Barrows is holding the
Fm in York county. and Judge Walton is
gagged upon cases in Portland, submitted to
N - referee.
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HOnOred Dead.

he HOMOred Dead.
The committee of arrangements desire to
I've correct roll of the names of the soldiers
DO lost their lives in the war of the rebellion
d whose remains are buried in the ceme-
lies of this city. Friends of such soldiers
1 confer favor by leaving the desired
mes with the committee, or at the Maine
Fmer office, or at this office, previous to
ursday night If received in season, the
4 will be read as a part of the memorial
vice. The Company and Regiment should
given, and the date and place of death,
len il is known
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-28
COMMERCIAL HOUSE,
Cor. Cross and Fore Streets.
POrtlan IL, Maine.

This House, built since the great fire, has recent.
ly been leased by the undersigned, and extensave
alterations are now being made, which, when com
peted, viii make the House one Of the
Most Convenient and Well-affanged
in the State viii be entirely renovated, new fur.
niture added, and kept as Hotel should b kept.
Will easily accommodate one hundred and My
guests. The reading room will he supplied with
all the daily papers published In the State.
Open June LIST,
Tertus, ~ 90 per day.
WIN. F.. FIU6SEY,
Proprietor
! Recently Clerk, Augusta House. may23feod1m
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CAN ADA.

Montreal, 81. 1t is stated without doubt
that Sir Hugh Allen and colleagues have sue
ceeded in making arrangements in London
for Immediate supply of a large portion of the
capital required for the building of the Cana
da & Prctic railroad, and the remainder will
be furnished as the work proceeds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-28
FROM HALIFAX.

Halifax, N. s., 81. The steamer Com
nerce arrived from Boston this afternoon.
and proceeded to Charlottetown.
The yacht Phantom sailed for Boston to.
day.
The Prince Edwards Island Legislature,
yesterday, unanimously passed resolutions
accepting the terms Of union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-28
INDIAN AFFAIRS.

Virginia City, Ma, ~. A despatch from
the recent Indian scare at Spruce
Mountain was groundless. The violent Ind
ian demonstrations were caused by whiskey
The orders to leave or be killed, were fabri-
cations. The Indians have returned from
the deep creek council to their settlements
and resumed their usual avocations, and all
is quiet again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-28

The appointment of J. L. Stoddard, Esq,
Of Gardiner, as deputy in the Revenue Of
fee in this district, is a deserving one. He
was for several years in the office with Mr..
Sanborn, and the invariably correct returns
made from that Office to the department in
Washington, reflect no little credit upon Mr..
Stoddard's clerical abilities,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-28
New York Produce Market.

NEW YORK. May 81.
COTTON sales 9G6 mid, l9<.
fLOUk-sales -; state S3a5 SO; round hoop
ii 80 " w NV
aW"HEAT-sales 5000; No.o, J0sl5j. winter
CORN-sales -: 62haG3:
oATScsales % 900 jla j2l for new la59I for
PORK Is 10 new meas
LARD-stm 5-l699h; kettle
BUITER-new state, lSe3l Western 1921
MOLASSES-unchanged
RICE-Caro ina, 7Aasl.2
WHISKEY-94
COFFEE-Rio l71als%
PEIROLEUM- crude, 0%; refined, 20 H.
SP'TS TURPENTINE-47I al II
ROSIN- 3 I0d3 90.
1ALLOW-SsSa0.
FREIGHTS TO LIVERPOOL Grain s9.a9't /;
steamer, > !
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-28
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH,
TO THE
Daily genaebee Suuraal.
AFTERNOON TELEGRAMS.

Halifax, 81. Three bodies, two males and
one female, were recovered from the Allan
tic wreck on Wednesday. On Thursday a
body was seen wedged in among the debris of
the wreck, supposed to be that of Mr.. Fisher
Of Vermont. An effort will be made to re-
cover it.
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BATH.

Bath, Me-, 81. Launched to-day by c. B.
Starry Banner. She is owned by Thomas
Taylor of Augusta, and is intended 10 be used
in Boston harbor for pleasure parties, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-28
Decoration Day.
CITY OF AUGUSTA,

CITY OF AUGUSTA,
MAYORS OFFICE, May %, 1857
The annual return of Decoration Day is marked
with increasing demonstration of regard for the
memory of patriot soldiers slumberins in death
and as the day is to be observed in our city with
more than usual ceremony, invite our citizens
generally to unite Friday next, May 30th, in its
observance and to this end request that all places
of business in the city be closed during the progress
of the ceremonies on the afternoon Of that day.
JAMES W. NORTH, Mayor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-28

The new and enterprising firm of Leighton,
fcruton & Co., are unrolling their new stock
bf goods. They have fine line, and in the
batter of carpetings their stock has not been
xcelled in this city. 1t has been the fashion
ate years, when wanting nice carpeting, to go
b Portland or Boston. Our carpet dealers
the city can stop this by keeping good
upply OF good styles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-28

The warm weather has reminded the
Squirrel Islanders residing in Augusta of
their "homes by the sea-" We hear of par
tiles who have hitherto been considered as
outsiders" but who will either build or lease
Cottages on the island, or, what is the next
best thing, live in tents there for portion of
Ehe heated term.
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Drowned.

Lancaster, n. H., 81. A sad drowning ac-
cident occurred at Guilham, on the Connec-
ticut river, this afternoon. Five men were
in boat attempting to pass over the rapids
when it was capsized and Joseph Chase and
T. +. Poole were drowned. Other three es-
caped
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WASHINGTON.
TREASURY BALANCES

TREASURY BALANCES.
The following were the balances in the
treasury to-day;
Currency, STAYS, Slf
Special deposits of legal tenders
for the redemption of certiti-
Gates of deposit, 29,095, 900
Coin, 1861, 25l
Coin certificates, 26,5GO, 900
Legal tenders outstanding, 356,539, 800
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-28

Mr.. j. B. Hartford Of this city, has found
growing in his yard spire of grass over two
feet in length. This will be a remarkable
year for grass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-28

The ice man now goes on his daily beats,
distributing solid comfort
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-28

Mr.. Thayer is to throw open his hotel at
Mouse Island to summer visitors. There was
an incorrect rumor that he was to lease it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-28

We would call attention to Mayor North's
proclamation in regard to the observance of
Memorial day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-28

Hmm Ina tin z nd l. u brica ting Oils, Lamps
and Lamp Goods I'm Variety.
V,HE GENUINE DOWNER KEROSENE and
| MINERAL SPERM OILS, 1859 and 500 Fire
Test These Oils are chemically pure. safe and
agreeable, as all will certify who have used thena
on sale in in quantities to suit purchasers, 1t lo7
Water street, Augusta, by
w'5 j. Il. HOLCONB.
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NEWS BY MAIL.

The canal project preached by the "Gov-
ernor's' convention at Atlanta contemplates
the modest subsidy of sl75,0O0 from the gem
eral government
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-28

The Starbird concert was thinly attended
in Bangor, but proved one of the finest must
cal entertainments Of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-28

MIR. Lyford Lapham of Pittston lost three
oxen by lightning last Saturday. The fluid
picked out one OK from each of the three
pairs owned by Mr.. Lapham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-28

The schools will be closed and there will be
a general suspension of business in this city
on Memorial day.
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PORTLAND.

story wooden house, No. 26 Cumberland
street occupisd by James McDonough, was
burned between eleven and twelve this fore
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-28

Arrived yesterday at this port, schooner
"Columbine," Capt. Rolf, from Chiveni, N.
s., with plaster for II. A. Dewitt
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Messrs. Holman and Hartford are on their
way home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-28

The popular question-''Have you made
your garden?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-28

Rev. A. S. Ladd, formerly of this city, is te
give the Memorial address in Biddeford.
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Railroad Meeting.

St. Adams, VT, 81. At a meeting of the
directors of the Vermont Central railroad
this afternoon, Hon. John Gregory Smith
was elected president and Worthington c.
Smith vice president. Election of other Off
GERS was postponed.
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Aoral AMI State Mems.

Summer travel is setting towards Maine.
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POLITICAL.

Albany, N. Y, 81. The local option bill
was defeated in the Assembly.
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WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF HE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER. {
Washington, May 27-8 NJ.
For Canada, southwesterly winds, warm
and cloudy weather and rain.
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Nallomell Ioral Mems.

Rev. Mr.. Peckham, pastor of the Freewill
Baptist church in this city, delivered dis
course on Sabbath evening with special refer
ence to Memorial services to be be observed
on Friday next. Appropriate allusiens to
the subject were made by the several clergy
men of our city in their sermons and prayers
during the day.
The young ladies appointed by the Baptist
society to collect funds for the Baptist Domes-
tic Missionary organization Of this State, sue
ceeded in raising Sll0 for the object, with
prospect of increasing the amount somewhat.
Very well done.
We learn that Rev. c. Fuller of this city
will conduct religious exercises at the Gran
lite Quarries every Sabbath afternoon until
further notice.
And now the jolly raitsmen are picking up
the logs and navigating them to the various
localities where they will be converted into
boards, planks, beams, shingles, &C., &C., for
the general market. Numerous logging boats
| now dot our shores and rest quietly in the
coves under the empowered and verdant
banks of the river.
Two new residences are in process Of cree
ton just over the hill on the street leading to
the quarries-on the Davenport place by Mr..
Wyman, and the other on the opposite side of
street near the DR.. Weld mansion by Mr..
Longfellow.
Several new dwelling houses have recently
been erected on Middle street. south end,
and the demand still continues. Lots are
selling rapidly in that locality.
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WEATHER..

New York, y. Baltimores !, Mutuals 6
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Cincinnati Produce Market

Pork IL i5al7 Lard Sla steam. Bulk meats 6x
odA. For clear rib Sides s&ask. Clear sides sX
az Bacon. shoulders "a clear rib sidesoa clear
sides . IL. Whiskey voc,
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1l9tfn.

In this city, 18th ins Geo. +. Crockett, son of b.
r and Betsey Il. Crockett, aged Is years, months.
In this city, cath inst, of scarlet fever lisa Jones
aged years, months, II days; 25th nst., Louise
Jones, aged years, months. y days-chdren OF
Henry W. and Isabel Jones of this city.