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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-04

ALL members of the Portland Light Infan-
try are requested to meet at their Armory
Tuesday evening, April 4th, as business of i'm
portance will come before the meeting
j. G. COBB,
Comd. Co.
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Genteel Furniture by Auction.

I'm THURSDAY, April 9Th, at 10 o'clock. we
EuTnitnIe IN said House, consisting of Paror Suit
IN IN HAIR Cloth, Black Walnut Book Case Whatnot,
arole 'op TABLE, Magee Parlor Stoves, Brussels
WIN Marble tops and Black Walnut Trimmings
PAINTED Set, Mattress Toilet Sets, Ingram and on
Cloth Carpets, Extension Fable aud Dinning Room
Chairs, Crockery and Glass Ware, Union Range
OAK Refrigerator together with the entire Kitchen
Furnlturs This furniture in nearly new and in
e .. BAILEY q co, Auctjooeer..
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-04
Width 3 R-1 10 4 inches.
Length g 10 S iuches.
Depth q Az DO 9 inches.

Al the edges to be sharp and straiqth. forminq
right angles at their intersection both horizOnfaI
and Uertic0ttg. The faces to be straigth sniff and
free Irom lunches or depressions E9ch and
everg block to be equal both regards quaItv and
finish to the sample on exhibition in the office of the
.Su0eriatendeRt of Streets, and TO be in ereru res
rect ga istactory TO the Committee on Paring ana
the Superintendent Of Streets.
Proposals TO state the price per thousand blocks
delivered on such wharves in the City of Boston as
may be designated from time to time by the Superin-
tendeDt of Streets. Also the number of blocks
which the proposer will deliver per month from the
first day of May to the first day of November
separate PROPOSAL soiU be receiced for blocks de-
treTed a0hen required on streets in Rorbury, Dor
chester and West RoGbury.
poSdL.
The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals
The successful bidder will be required to furnish
ponds with sureties satisfactory the Committee
Pavng Tor the faithful performance of the contract
proposals to be Endorsed proposals for Paving
Blocks' and addressed the
CHAIRMAN COMMITTEE ON PAVING.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-04
Side Lace Boots |

A full assortment in French Kid, neat AMI pretty.
Al.o in ench Morocco for Walking Boots Meas
Ken and nice fitting Boots made TO order tor
men women
MI. G.. PALMER.
ia2S DIFF
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-04
TEMPLARS OF HONOR.

At TemplarS' Hall, No. 100 Exchange Street.
CoUNcII.-Maine, first and third Mondays in each
month.
TEMpLE-Forest City, No. 1, every Wednesday
evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-04
PROPOSALS.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
proposals for Furnishing the City of
Boston wiIh Granite Paving Blocks.

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at the
- Office of the Superintendent of Streets, City
Hal, Boston, until THURSDAY, April 10, 1876
Twelve O'Clock NJ, for supplying the City of Boston
The blocks to be equal in quality to the best Cape
Ann or Quincy Granite, and of the following dImen-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-04
Notice.

WHEREASmy wife, Elvira B. Hodgkins, having
w left my house and home, without just cause OF
provocation hereby forbid all persons harboring or
trusting her on my account
EDWARD HODGKINS.
Portland, April /. apr3d3t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-15
REVOLUTION IN MEXICO.
A Desp rate BattIe.-The Government
Troops d. feated.

NEW YORK, December Is. A city of Mexico
despatch says decisive battle resulting in the
defeat OF the government troops took place 10
miles from that city, Nov. 10Th Both parties
fought desperately until 2. NJ, when Diaz's
troops began to yield before Aattare's, who was
commanding the government force. Just then
column of Daz's troops reached the rear of Alat-
tare's forces and poured in CALLING fire, turning
the battle, leaving Diaz victorious.
That night President Lerdo, with 1913 900
found in government pawn shops, fled, and was
last heard of in the State of Michoean with an es-
cort of fifty. The city of Mexico for three days
was almost in a state of anarchy, but Diaz enter
ed on the Oath, and resumed the reins of govern
ment. Capitalists cheerfully gave him $500 900,
and on the Goth gave him Sl35 900. 1t is be-
heved Iglesia will be recognized and installed as
president
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-15
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
5aily Ksaaebsr 9unrual.
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MAINE
STATE GRANGE.
Third Day---A Fine Meeting.

VAUDEVILLE, December IA. This is the third
day of the meeting of the Maine State Grange.
Three sessions day have been held. a good
deal Of work has been performed, and it is thought
by some OF the members that they may get through
and be able to adjourn finally to night by holding
late night session. All seem highly pleased
with what has been accomplished. We have new
er seen a more orderly and well-maHnered COM
parry Of ladies and gentlemen than the three or
four hundred grangers who have been with us
during the past three DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-15
Committee on Elections.

Tie house committee on elections was called
this morning but had no quorum.
The first before them is that of c. W.
BUTTE of South Carolina, who has no contestant,
but whose credentials were referred to the COM
mittee for the reception of protest from citizens of
his district
Mr. Buttz has the certificate of the board of
canvassers, and the regular credentials from the
governor which are satisfactory to the republican
members of the committee, but the democrats de
mand that he should exhibit the proceedings of
South Carolina supreme court. transcript of
these he has obtained and member of the com
mittee demanded to see them this morning but
Judge Harris, chairman, said they were yet the
private property of Buttz.
1t is understood that the democrats are willing
to recognize the certificate of the supreme court
sufficient to seat him, but he has not yet been
advised by his counsel to submit the papers, As
this might be deemed an acknowledgement on his
pant of the validity of the action OF the supreme
court in the matter.
Alabama Claims.
The court Of commissioners of Alabama claims
met yesterday, pursuant to adjournment, and pro
ceeded with the final call of calendar.
Eighteen cases were tried, leaving ninety to be
tried under the present jurisdiction of the court
OF these, twenty cases were to have been argued
to-day, twenty Dec. 18th, twenty Dec. 10th, TWEEN
ty Dec. 18th, twenty Dec 10Th, and ten Dec. 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-15

Chicago Dec. II, 1875,
fLpUR-EXtra spring, 81 Ula5 So.
WHEAT-No. spring, l Is; cash | ls&a
lsa December, l4x January No. 8. / 20
al 20S tjected, g2a95c.
CORN-No. mixed, i6i4 AZ; December, 451c.
OATS-Ns. 2, 33Aa-c. cash, 33x-c.; Decem-
Der 81 C January, Atc.
RlE-No. 2, 7l-c.
BARLkY-No.2 spring 63It as4c.
PORk-Cash, 10 50al6 IS, all year, 10 92s Jan.
uary, IL IS.
LNRD-Cash, 10 10; January, 10 80
BULK MEATS Shoulders, -a5Ic; short rib
sides, S5ssshc.; short clear rib, sta C.
NHlSkEY-Western, | O6k.
FRElGHTS-Corn to Buffalo, 5kc.; wheat do,
la5c.
RECEIP $4,000 -four; $4,000 wheat 5000
corn 10000 oats; 500 rye; ~ 900 barley.
SHlPMENrS-il0 900 -four, 2i,c00 wheat; 81, 900
corni l1,OO0 oats /; l90ll barley; y, 900 rye.
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" EST FALMOUTH.
Fire.

PORTLAND, December IA. Il. L. SWEETS house
in West Falmouth, near Maine Central station,
was burned yesterday afternoon. The building
was valued at s. ,000 insured for s., 800. Cause
a defect in chimney fue. A part of the furn-
ture was saved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-15
CAPE ELIZABETH.
Fire.

PORTLAND, December IA. A barn belonging to
Geo. ". Doughty of Cape Elizabeth was burned
tonight by incendary fire. A horse and COW. two
heife1s, twenty tons of hay, a carriage. farming
tools, &C., were destroyed Loss two thousand
dollars. Partially insured
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lSSOUKl.
The Ice FIR, silef.

ST. LOUIS, December II. There is no change
in the condition of the ice-locked steamers at the
arsenal. The gorge is still finn and there is still
no doubt but that all the boats that float will
be eAtrlcated and placed in safe quarters Tue
loss to the keokuk Northern Line will not exceed
600, 600
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-15
Alabama Claims.
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Another Democratic Farce.

NEW YORK, December IA. The IIerald's cor
respondent from Columbia says the thirteen
Hampton members of the Senate have left the
seventeen Chamberlain members, and formed a
new Senate. This second Senate is to meet the
Hampton house. to-day, declare Hampton elected
governor and inaugurate him. These two branches
are then to elect Hamburg massacre Butler as u .
S. senator.
Gen. Hampton and W. J. Simpson will, accord
ing to the Herald's Columbia special, be inaugu-
rated as Gov and Lieut.. Gov. of South Carolina,
to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-15

The enclosure embraces afidavits, &C., relating
to the necessity for troop at Petersburg covering
some thirty pages of manuscript.
The first Is the sworn statement of George
Marble, to the effect thst on the 2ith day of NAV
last, be was engaged in building shout distance
from the polls, distributing republican tickets,
when an armed body OF the opposition with OIL
GERS, and marching in line assaulted few colored
men in front of his building, with clubs and stones
which they used without a semblance of mercy,
besides shooting one man in the face after they
had knocked him down with a stone.
Marble, who had escaped from the building at
the beginning of the attack, was Immediately ar
rested and carried before the judges of election,
who committed him to Jail for "incitng a riot, -
with any hearing whatever, When brought be-
fore the mayor no one appeared before him to
make complaint and Marble was discharged.
He adds that he firmly believes the republican
voters OF the city will not 60 out at the fall cleo
ton unless the government will furnish them am
pie protection by sending troop for that purpose
Other afii1avits ia relation to the outrages in
May, and expressing the belief that the presence
of uoop was necessary to protect the republicans
at the polls, and which were made public about
the time the troop were sent to Pttsburg.
Letters from l.. l.. Lewis, L. $. Attorney, and
c. ;. Ramsdell, U. 5. Marshal, are also appended
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-15
PORTLAND.
Accident.

PORTLAND, December II. The Portland Roll
ing Mills were obliged to shut down to-day on
account of keys of great fly wheel working loose
1t will take some days to repair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-15
BlDDEFORD.
Fire.

BlDDEFoRD, December IA. lncondiary fire last
night partially destroyed an unoccupied dwelling
house on Granite street, owned by James G. Gar
land. Insured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-15
The Eastern Question.

CoNsrANTINoPLE, December II. 1t is not true
that the Marquis OF Salisbury and Gen. lgnatiuf
are agreed concerning the occupation of Bulgaria
Proionga'iOn of the Turkish Armistice.
PARIS, December IA. 1t IS rumored on the
Bourse here that Constantnople advices announce
two months prolongation of the armistlce.
A Defaulter.
BRUssELs, December IA. The President Of the
Union du Credit Bank has absconded lie had
used the banks face for private speculation. Less
very heavy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-15

GLOUCESTER, December IA. Schooner Ruth
Groves of this port was thrown down in the gale
of the 18th inst, and lost foremost and forergging
mansail, boat and two seamen, and put into Liv-
erpool, y. $, last night for repairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-15
NORTH SCARBORO.
Fire.

PORTLAND, December A. The dwelling hou Sc
of Hiram Meserve in North Scarboro, was burn
ed this morning. No insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-15
Weather Probabilities for To-day.

For the Middle and New England States,
decidedly colder, northwest to southwest winds
increasing in force, rising barometer and threat
ening with light show.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-15
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Stabbed.

Boston, December IA. In street quarrel
with number of lads at Salem, Mass, last night,
Augustus Beizeau was fatally stabbed by boy of
eighteen, named James Ward, who has been al
r.s tod
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Female Vengeance.

ALBANY, December IT. In an alteration last
evening Mrs. Robert Mcdonald, in defence of
herself from an assault by her husband shot him
in the head. He now lies in the hospital in a
preca ilus condition. Mcdonald was intoxicated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-15
iROIE.


NEW YORK, December Il. A Madrid special
says that great floods are prevailing in Spain and
Portugal. Halt of Seville is inund ,ted. Great
damage has been done and great disasters en-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-15
NOTICE (!

EARM WANTED. Apply to W. SMALL, JR..
Me-, Room No. |. aecg-fawxxtw
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Dt PdfFfH'H MT Of HSIIcUItuft dHU -HdHu
factuTe Asked For.

The house committee on commerce to-day heard
trade, Hamilton Still, secretary OF Boston board
of trade, and Chss Randolph, secretary of Chica.
20 board, in advocacy Of legislation for the croa-
ton of bureau or department of agriculture and
manufactures to be specially devoted to the pro-
motion and protection of American trade, com
merce and agriculture. They argued that the
treasury department is row overburdened with
general business, the extent of which prevents
proper attention being given to objects above in
TOD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-15

A rare chance Is offered in our columns to pur-
chase or rent store 10 Hallowell, one of the best
stands in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-15
November ~, 1876. dec5i&w2t
KENNEBEC SS.-Saprewe Judicial Court, Dc
fober Term, 1876

KENNEBEC SS.-Sapreme Judicial Court o.
tober Term 1876.
JOHN o. PAGE VS.. WINTHROP w. GILMAN,
4 Nd now on suggestion to the Court, tina
n the defendant, at the time OF the ser
vice of the writ was not an nhabitant
of this State, and had tenant, agent or
attorney within the same, that his goods
or cstJte have been attached in this action,
and that he has had no notice of said
suit and attachments 1t Is Ordered that
notice the tendency of this suit be given TO the
said defendant by publishing an attested copy of
this order, togeto er with an abstract Of Plaintiffs
writ, three weeks successfully 10 the Kenuebec
Journal newspaper printed at Augusta in the
county of kennebec, the last publication to be not
less than thirty days before the next term of this
Court, to be holden at Augusta, within and for The
county of Kennebec, on the first Tuesday of
March, ISL that said defendant may then and
there appe r and answer to said suit if he shall
see cause.
Attes';- WIN. NJ. sTRATToN, Clerk.
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(Abstract Of pJ's writ. }

(Abstrdct or Pgs wrt.
The plaintia declares in assumpsit In count for
$40, money paid, laid out and expended, and in A
specification sets out HE claim to be Ssl So paid s
LIST. 1873, with interest.
Date of writ October Sd, 1875. Baker Baker,
for Pti.
A true copy of the order of Court with abstract
Of the writ.
Attest WIN. NJ. sTRATToS, Clerk.
3v51 " $500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-15

The FIRE alarm is sounding this morning we
60 to press, caused by fire being discovered in
Deane Prays house on State street.
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PROBATE NOTICE!

KENNEBEC COUNTY.-Tn Probate Court, held
at augusta, on the fourth MoRddy Of Nopem6er,
1876.
w HEREAS, The fourth Monday of December
w next, will be christmas day,
Ordered, That the Probate Court be held on the
Tuesday following; and all matters returnabe to
said Court, or to be heard therein, on the fourth
Monday OF December, will be heard and acted up
the Tuesday following.
IL. X. BAKER, Judge.
November ~, 1876. dec5.iSw2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-15

Mr. Levi /. I.iucolu is fitting up az office ever
Chambers store. in Market square, which be " i'll
occupy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-15
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

New York. Dee. "a, lsi6.
Money was easy al ia per cent. on call For
eign exchange dun at lsl-alsI y for bankers long
and tsVA ais0h for demand. Gold opened at l01x
ana closed ut iO1h Loans and ~ per cent.
Customs receipts, sl5lSO6. Treasury dlsbursed
$1,000 interest, CSC 100 for bonds, and 90 600 In
silver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-15
North yassalboiO Locals.

Mr.. j. II. b ckus will commence his dancing
school, at Munays Hall, on Monday evening,
Dee 18TH. Social assembly in connection com
mencng a. 9 o'clock.
Nj. Charles Simpson,, butcher, while cutting
down beef last Monday evening, cut his wrist Sc
verely by knife carelessy left sticking between
the ribs
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supreme Judicial Court Danforth, J. pre-
siding.
THURSDAY, December /.

THURSDAY, December II,
Joanna b. Gilman VS.. Wallace II. Carter. 1t
was hoped aud expected that the end Of this case
would have been reached tonight. But Mr. Pills
bury has not yet finished the closing argument
for the plaintiff A good part of the forenoon was
occupied in getting out testimony, contrary to
pectaton al the adjournment yesterday. 1t be-
comes necessary, IN consequence, that the trial
should encroach upon another day. As might
well be supposed, the attempt to fix upon the face
of the earth, an ancient line, by old monuments,
and spotted tree' and the testimony of aged men,
and by the more recent running OF modern sur
veyois, is ve'y dry and undressing process.
1t is pretty bard task to make stakes and stones,
old stumps and brush fence, which form the prin-
cple Ingredients Of this tedious investigation, a
palsable food for the ordinary mind In the first
days report Of this trial the of the attorneys
were stated, but others should be added. o. ID.
Baker is associated with Baker, senior, for de-
fendsnt, and Mr.. Foster with Piilsbury and Webb
for plaintiff
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Farmers are splitting their sides with laughter
potatoes eighty cents bushel.

Those plump, fat and fresh oysters at Mouiton's,
are greatly admired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-15
Relief Meeting.

mass meeting of citizens of Brooklyn, at the
Academy of Music, will soon be held, to take
measures for the relief of sufferers by the recen,
holocaust. Henry Ward Beecher will be the
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Fruit dishes, berry dishes, cake baskets, ice
pitchers, silver plated and pearl handled tea knives
napkin rings and nit knives, cups, &c. &C., at
+. Rowse's.
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Boston Stock List.

Boston, Dec. IA, 1870.
Sales at the Brokers' BOard.I
Eastern Railroad, 3La3x
Boston Maine Railroad ypas9
Portland saco Il Portsmouth, all
Boston Name Railroad, rs, llGI-ailI
Eastern Railroad rs ADO
Maine State is, lllzsa--
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Mr. J Flank Pierce recently returned from
Boston W lib new and elegant stock OF goods
suitable for TIE Holidays. His collection of gift
books is large and valuable. Among the superb
gifts aye Oslood's Hceotype collection of en-
cravings, the ouv way n which such pictures
can be obtained, and the poem of the Ancient
Mariner" Illustrated by bore. There is large
collection of Russian leather goods embracing
writing desks, jewel cases. handkerchief and
glove boxes, port monnaies, wallets etc. Pierce
al.o ha. Photograph aud autograph albums, mem
orandum books inkstands, etc. A call should be
made at hi. attractive store before deciding what
TO buy for Holiday presents.
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NEW YORK.
Shooting ARRAY.
Marine Disaster.

NEW YORK, December IA. Eugene Christ to-
day fatally shot Mary Kelley, because she de-
clined to marry him. He was arrested
Marine Disaster.
The ship Circass:a is ashore at Bridgehampton,
l.. l. The crew and the crew Of the lost
bark, Heath Park, Al souls, were rescued with
difficulty by the life saving crew, Tie ship will
prove total loss,
Churches Warned to Enlarge Their Modes
of Exit.
Six churches in this city have been notified to
enlarge the modes of exit, and otherwise comply
with building laws or legal steps will be taken to
close them
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" ASHINGTON.
Committee Letting.

WASHINGTON, December a. The senate sub
committee on electors, Messrs Morton, Logan
and Herman, were this morning occupied in an in
formal discussion of questions OF law relative to
the late electors in Oregon and New Jersey.
They will, tomorrow, continue their nvestga-
ton of the case of Benz. williamson, the alleged
ineligible presidential eloctor of New Jersey.
Gov. Bcdell, secretary of state Kelsey and Mr..
Williamson who were expected to appear to-day
will probably then be present for examination.
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1t would lie indeed critical taste. which could
not be suited with holiday gift from the great
variety Of r.ch toilet, fancy useful and ornamc n
tai goods sold at Partiidge's Drug Store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-15

Nh }. O. Boyos commences Singing School
this Friday evcring, at the Christian church on
men, 81 IS; ladies, Sl.2j; and book will be
given TO each scholar Good order will be main
tanned ard none bat members of the class viii be
admitted. over thirty tickets have been sold in
advance, and re is sure of good school, we un-
der.,ard.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-05-25
The Science Of SOdding.

THE other day Mr.. Blosberg, who lives
out on Ninth street. made up his mind
that he would sod his front yard himself,
and when he had formed this public
spirited resolution, he proceeded to put il
into immediate execution. He cut his
sod, in righteous and independent and
liberty loving disregard OF the ridiculous
city ordinance in relation thereto, from
the patches OF verdure that the cows had
permitted to obtain temporary growth
along the side of the street, and proceed
ed to beautify his front yard Herewith.
Just as he had laid the first sod, Mr.
Thwackery, his next door neighbor, passed
by.
"Why Blosberg,n he shouted, you'll
never be able to make anything Of such a
sod as that Why it's three inches too
thick. That sod will cake up and dry
like brick. You want to shave at leas,
two inches and half off the bottom of ii,
so the roots of the grass will grow into
the ground and unite the sod with the
earth. That sod is thick enough for a
cornerstone.
SO Mr.. Blosberg took the spade and
shaved the sod down until il was as thin
and about as pliable as a buckwhcat cake,
and Mr.. Thwackery pronounced 1t all
right and sure 10 grow and passed on.
just as Mr.. Blesberg got it laid down the
second time, old Dir. Templeton, who