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Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02
EX.PRESIDENT GRANT IN
ENGLAND.
HIS ARRIVAL IN 10 DON.

NEW YORK, June |. The Hcrads London
special says an immense crowd gathered TO see
Grant leave Manchester for London. The factory
girls were out en- masse in working attire.
AZ Leicester the mayor and town council greet
ed the party the former reading address offer
lng the hospiialIt,es of the town. Grant in re-
turning thanks, aliLded to the towns antiquity,
It's foundation and the honor 1t had of retaining
the dust Of Richard III. The mayor requested
Grant 10 return at future day and visit land
marks, but he gave no definite promise After
lunch the tain proceeded.
AT Bedford the mayor made address, term
ing Grant the lIannibal of American armies
Grant begged 10 be excused from speech. saying
lie had discovered how impotent he was in that
respect amid the elCquence Of the English Off
cials
AT The end Of the road the reception was COM
parstively tame, aud Grant was rapidly driven to
Minister Pieneponts residence.
LONDON, June |. General Grant went to the
EPSON races on special tran as the guest of the
Prince OF Wales.
The Anglo American Times says the dinner to
General Grant has been ranged at the United
Service Club, which is the representative OF the
British al my and navy. This honor is only tend
cred TO officers of the highest distinction. The
other military clubs have followed the example
OF the United Service in inviting the General to
become an honorary member. Among the polti-
cal clubs the way has been led by the Reform
Club.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02
EUROPE.


PARIS, June |. The Monitor publishes an ar
tcle reporting its recent decaI alton that Nc
Mahon will not resign. The article concludes a,
follows: In one case only could the marshal be
led to entertain the idea of resignng. namely
If he found himself opposed by bo.h chambers
but as regards the senate this is a hypothesis but
which n, ed not be discussed at present.
Legislative.
La Rcpublique FRANCHISE states that the cham
Der of deputies will not vote the budget while the
broglle ministry remains in power A despatch
from Paris says this decision is i'll accordance with
the advice of Theirs.
To BE Prosecuted.
The government intends to prosecute the presi-
dent of the Paris municipal council, for remarks
insulting to President MacMahon during speech
ut st. Dennis.
An Address.
The students of Paris have presented an ad.
dress to Gambetta. The address IS moderate in
tone, and thanks Gsmbetta for his efforts in be.
half of the republic. Gambetta congratu la ed
the students on their irm and patient attitude
and EXPRESSED the conviction that The bounds o.
Legality would not be overpassed, and that the
question must be referred 10 the judgment of the
country. In the possible contiugenc of Pi esiden
MacMahons resignation, he said Thier was
statesman well fitted TO become again perfectly
constitutional president.
England.
LONDON, June l. The Times leading article
says MIR. Gladstone is now pree minently the lib
eral leader or let u say with his opponents, the
radical leader. All that has the true and ceal
ring of liberalism in the country, all that may be
counted upon TO endorse aud have weight in any
future contest between the two great pales of the
stale now attaches itself to his name.
Denial.
The Globe is informed that the statement. tha,
a number of American Laval officers aud engl-
neers had arrived at ST. Petersburg, is untrue.
Heavy Gale.
The great Maiden race of the year, for the Oaks
stakes, was run to-day at EPSON. The weather
was very cold, with occasional showers. Barn.
ards stand was wrecked by the wind, and one
man and boy were killed and five other person,
seriously injured. Such a day WIS hardly evel
witnessed at Epson. Every tent was blowr
away, and not roof WAS left on any booth.
Egypt.
CAIRO, June /. Letters fiom Khartoum con
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02
STATE NEWS.

A serious and almost fatal accident occurred in
New Sharon last week. Mrs. Fletcher, . lady
elghty-four years of age, who lives with her son,
MIR. John Fletcher, was going into the barn, and
trucks at the top, when it ran off the track, fall
ing upon her and crushed her to the ground. The
lady Is in very critical condition.
The Oak Hill Gran te Company of Belfast have
orders for a number OF csrgoes of paving stones
fromm New York city. The schooner A. W.
Ellis has been loaded with 900 blocks for
Brooklyn.
Rev. S. L. B. Chase has been elected one of
the Board of Managers of the American Baptist
Missionary Union. And that isn't all. He has
all the spring been gathering in the converts to
hls church; more than half q hundred have been
added. and others are ready to come into the fold.
This gentlemen is also q school committee man,
he took the prize for his buff cochns at the last
county fair, and now he is presented with beau
tiiul bran new little daughter. Did anyb body ever
hear of minister having so many good things all
at once Verify, his cup runneth over with low
-lRockland Free Press.
Trout fishing at Moosebead Lake is tip-top.
A little child of S. ID. Andrews of Turner, was
quite severely scalded Wednesday morning. She
pulled pitcher of hot water on to herself
A gentleman in Bangor promises to furnish
1000 as stork aud all the land needed on the
Brewer side OF the stream, if . manufacturing
company can be formed.
A number of the citizens Of Raymond have re-
Gently been victimixed by man said to reside in
Portland. He exhibits & package of goods con-
taining silk dress pattern, fine shawl and some
other articles, valued (by the man selling them) Ut
$50. Those who have invested their money hnd
that the goods would be dear at SIS.
Moses Mason. of Brownville, died very sudden
y Sunday, while at church. He was about sixty
five years of age, and has been troubled with
heart disease ior long time, but has been able to
work most of the time.
Hon. George T. Davis Of Portland had slight
shock of paralysis on Wednesday night. lie rail-
lied during the day Thu sdsy. aud at late hour
thursday evening was quite comfortable with
hopeful symptoms.
Miss Olive Lane, . school teacher in district
No. in Lewiston, dropped dead Wednesday noon
as she was about dismssing school, Tas cause
probably was heart disease.
We have been informed that . car load Of Iowa
beef cattle, direct from Iows arrived in this city
last evening, consigned to A. w. Dudley. This
is probably the first load OF Western cattle re-
ceved here direct from shipping point. [Bangor
Wing OF Friday.
Gen. Chas. z. Mattocks Of Portland. delivered
the memorial address at Haverbiil.
Superintendent Tash Of lie wiston has accented
the call to the SUPPLEMENTARY Of the Portland
schools,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02
sUIIsbisTiTiON,

y panacea, or cure all, Is one of the myths of
the age vi SUPERSTITION. DR.. X. V. Pierce does
not Iocommenu any one or ,ven his whole list OF
standard retnedie, as adequate to care every dis
ease. For severe lingering coughs, broncha !,
throat, and chrome lung diseases, he believes his
Colleen Medical Discovery is unsurpassed, but it
will Lot cure yVu II your lungs are half wasted by
Consumption. Ih, Discovery not only lcises
poIent influence over pulmonary affections by
reason of lis pecloral properties but Possesses also
the most valuable Alternative, or brood cleansing
properties, aud is therefore a sovereign remedy IN
blood and skin affections. But while it will cure
SCI ioiulous and other ulcers sores. blotches pin
plies, and eruptlons, it will not cure cancer, nor
does its manufacturer claim any such merit for it
is done by proprletors of other blood cleansing
medicines, who dishonesty Try to deceive the al
ficted into the belief that their preparations will
accomplish inposs.biltes. by reason of its real
intrinsic meii II has sale surprising that of any
other blood aud cough medicine. t&wlt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02
asmdch as he declines to receive any pecuniary

asmhch as he declines to receive any pecuniary
recompense,
RESOLVED, That the Quartermaster be directed
TO procure a G. A. Il. badge, with the proper in
sigma of the office of Dept. j. V. C, aud G. A
X. belt, and transmit to Gen Cilley, with copy
OF these resolutions, as testimonial of our appre-
cialion of his services.
RESOLVED. That we tender our thanks TO Com
rade Henry L. Houston, the poet of the occasion.
May the current Of his life flow as smoothly as
his ihymes.
RESOLVED, That we extend our thanks,
!. To the Capital Guards, for the efficient and
sodlery manner 10 which they performed escort
duty on Decor alton Day.
H. To Maj. j. z. Farley for sending a de-
tachment of Ordnance Gom his command to par
tcipate in The parade.
iii, To the Connor Cadets, for the attraction
which they added TO the procession.
", To the National Home Band, for the Sory
ENJOYABLE uIusc which they discOuIs,d.
V, 10 Cutler Post. q. A. L., for their part in
the parade;
VI, To the singers, who kindly organize a
chorus for the OCCASION and
VII, To the Plopictors of Granite Hall for the
free use of the ball toi the services.
Voted, That the thanks Of The Post are due to
the following ladies for their contributions OF
flowers for memorial services, May 3Otn: The
Misses Eaton, Mrs. Maj n Farley, Mrs. Joseph
Williams, Mrs. William Caldwell, Mrs. L. Rowse,
Mrs. B. kimball, Mrs. ii. +. blanchard, Mrs.
Daniel Whnehouse, Tue Misses Alden, Mrs. L.
Atkins Mrs. samuel TitcomD, Mrs. Upjohn, Mrs.
C. T.. Nash, Mis- 5. ). Brooks, Miss Susie Brooks,
Mrs. Gen. Tilton; Mrs Alden Sprague, Mrs john
ID. Myrck, Mrs. IL. A. DeWlu, Mrs. Hartley
Smith. Mr.. An.c Watson. Mss Lilly. Mis-
Iwilchell. Mrs. Z. S. PeIciyal, Mrs. NJ. {. BLACK
well, Miss Della Cushing, Mrs. ii. A. Han, Misses
Angie l.. & Carrie +. Messer, Mrs. +. Musher,
Miss Sarah Phillips, Miss Mary Ross, Miss Car
gill.
Also thanks TO J. =. Wyman for kindly furnish
ing team for flowers, and to Miss Mary L. shaw
and Miss Helen L. Piper for arranging flowers;
and especially are our thauks due TO Miss Piper
by whose untirDg zeal the committee were
enabled to have IN readiness the 200 bouquets
needed for the decoration u time for the services.
and the Post take tins means to assure Miss
Piper that her kindness and her labors on that oc
casIou are appreciated.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02

Brig Albcrti, llinkley, sailed from New York
about the lst Of November for Europe with grain
and as she has not been heard from since, is sup
posed to have sunk with all hands. The captain
belonged in Jonesport, and his brother Horace
was with him. The vessel was owned in Jones'
port and Mllibridge.
Schooner VIM. Butman, Sproul, from Bangor
for r. R)ndout, put into Newport 29h, and reports
the loss of pant of her deck load of slaves when
near Beaver Tail.
Schooner Daylight, from Pitiston, arrived at
Providence 29th all right. Capt. Reed denies
that his vessel was ashore at Dutch Island.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02
Chicago Produce market.

Chicago, June /. 1877.
FLOUR-Extra spring. 81 75as So
WHE AT-No. spring, l49-s -; cash, ga
AZ; July 49-: August No. 5. 50k SOY
40 % rejected, 95-a 85-.
CORN-No. mixed. +SA: cash 431; July. ak
August. 4s'4.
OATS a7-c. cash. 37sc July; ss-- August.
RfE-No. ?, IL.
BARLEY-Nu.2 spring, GO aOOc.
PORK Cash, Is s'hal3 s7H. July, IA 05-;
August, l3 10.
LARD Cash, $50 cash: s3o-as 80 July;
August y42tag4lh.
BULK kMkAro-Shoulders 5-a- C: short rib
sides, la C; short clear rib, 1ixa c.
WHlSkEY-Western, | VI
FREIGHT S-Corn to Buffalo, &C.; what do
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02
ILLINOIS.
A Will Case.

CHICAGO, June |. Some two years ago James
kuox vi Knoxville, Ill.,. died, leaving by will $50
900, to be used III establishing an industrial agri-
cultural school in Knoxville, provided the cizeus
would within six months raise 500 900 for the
same purpose. The citizens have not complit
wth thelI part OF the specification, and hence by
the terms of the will $4,000 revert to Hamilton
College, $4,000 to Yale, aud $4,000 to a female
seminary IN Knoxville. The attorneys for the
two former institutions entered suit here to day
to compel the executors of the Knox estate to pay
over the amounts due Hamilton and Yale colleges
Court Matters.
Hon. Henry W. Bishop, Master in Chancery in
the L. s. Circui Court, this day filed his report in
the matter OF application TO remove George Is.
Wright. Receiver OF the indianapolis, Bloomin ny
ton < Western Railroad Co. The report shows
that the specifications made against the Receiver
have not been sustained, and fully exoGerates tue
Receiver from all charges preferred against him.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02

EcONoMY IN Boo1s AND SnoEs.-Lades often
get the IN to fit. but most cheap boots are so i'll.
shapen that ladies accustomed TO good fitting boots
decline to wear them. Messrs. L. L. Moseley 4
Co., Ago Washington Street, Boston, recognizing
this want, have arranged to keep large line Of
medium and lo'c- priced goods made on the same
lasts and cut by the same patterns their hest
priced goods, thereby nsurng perfect fit. This
is not confined exclusively TO ladies' work, but
will be carried cut in goods for gentlcmens, 5,
boys misses, and childrens wear. This we'll
known firm continues TO carry large stock Of the
finer grades OF goods, for which they have been
so long celebrated, both machine and hand made.
The latter, which they manufacture themselves to
measure or ready made, have sold so rapidly the
past season that duiing the recent alterations in
their premises they have been obliged to largely
increase their facilities for production, enabling
them to manufacture these handmade goods al
prices little higher than the best machine goods.
Every lady or gentleman prefers hand-se'ced boots
if at moderate price. In the ladies' department
Messrs. Mosely & Co. offer French Kid Button
Boots Of superior style at S., and many other
style equally low and for gentlemen, a very
stl lish and durable sewed Calf Congress Boot,
warranted iu every particular is sold for only So
being finer goods than ever before offered in Bos-
ton for the money. For misses and children they
have every variety, with large assortment par
tculary adapted to school, sea-shore and country
wear, at unusually low prices. Serge and Lasting
boots of good quality are the most economical
foot gear that lady can purchase. T. L. Mosely
& Go. cifrr a liLc Of these goods, both for house
and street use, exc, llent in fit aud most durab c
in lo,y
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02

A Sabbath school was organized at the oute'
school house on Sunday afternoon last There
were about thirty scholars in attendance.
1t is reported that these was quite heavy frost
in this vicinity last Sunday night.
A gentleman of this town who prides himself
on having about early peas as nybody. ssy'
that his early peas commenced to blossom on We'd
uesday the Both inst. The peas were planted IL
April and have had ordinary care.
The Colorado potato bug has appeared. He
has come early and will stay late. Doubtless be
fore many weeks every potato field in the State
will be full of them. II behooves farmers to XII
all that they can find, as one bug destroyed now
is equal to hundreds killed later, it being a wei
knowd fact that they breed very fast. Your cor
respondent found six genuine Colorado beetles or
some growing potatoes which he was examining
on Tuesday last.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02
taaTrif0.

In Saco, by Rev. Charles F. IIolbrook Charles
W. Thomas to Miss Carrie E. Gross both Of Bid.
deford.
In Deer Isle, 9Th ult, by Rev. j. W. Williams,
Capt. Arthur V. Webb oil Deer lsle TO Miss Isabel
la NJ. Dodge OF Belfast
In Harrington, 27th ult., by Rev. G. C. Winslow.
Frank Garcelon, NJ ID. OF East Livermore to Miss
Eleanor ). Cohn Of Harrington
In Anson, Esd ult John Gray of Moscow, TO
MIS- Cynthia Ailbee of Anson.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02
UTAH.
Attempt to Assassinate.

NEW YORK, June |. The Herads Salt Lake
special says j. b. Stlson, their Utah correspond
ent was fired at by an assassin while returning
from drive Saturday night Yesterday strang.
Ell resembling the man who fred the shot, called
at stilson's house and while apparently present.
ing an affidavit to be read, made deadly plunge
with dirk at Stillson's bosom. The knife pene-
trated portmonnaie, two photographs aud glanc-
ed Oft his suspender buckle. Stillson fel from the
force of the blow and the assassin fled.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02
OHIO.
Convention.

NEW York, June |. The Times Cincinnati
special says the Ohio democratic state convention
has been called at Columbus, July 25h, the week
before the republican convention. 1t was decided
to Iecommend TO the conv. ution that no ahirma.
tive action Tor soft money be taken; that the old
plank be quietly dropped but that the resumption
act be opposed on the ground that longer time for
preparation is required.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02

A Destructive Fire.

OTTAWA, June |. A fire In the Town Hall to-
day, burned Eddy stables and forty three horses.
The fire extended to row OF warehouse and
burned large quantity of pals and tubs, aud
one hundred thousand bundles of lsthes undried
and fifty thousand feet of red pine. Loss about
$50. 900; in ulance small.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02
SOUTH MERICA.
Difficulty Settled.

WASHINGTON, June /. The navy department
has received information that the difficulty be-
tween the authorities and United States Consul
Sutter, At Acapulco, has been satisfactorily set
tied. Mr.. Sutler WAS acquitted of the charge of
shooting and wounding drunken fellow who as
saulled him in the consulate Office, on the ground
that the act was in self defence.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02
uALLuWELL.


llALLowELLL, June /. NJ, b Starrett. young
man about eighteen years DID, member of the
llallowell Classical School, belonging in Warren
Maine, was drowned this evening while attempt
iug TO swim across the river at this place. His
body has rot yet been found.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02

The attention Of farmers is called to the adver-
tisemcnt Of the Eagle Moving Machine. which
in the various points claimed for it, seems to be
vastly superior to oil machines of the kind in the
market. 1t has been thoroughly tested in prac-
tce. Messrs. Gould & Barker are agents for the
machine in this CITY,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02
CLINTON.
Fire..

WATERvILLE, June |. The house and con-
tents of Elias Dixon in Cntop was destroyed by
fire yesterday. Loss, 81 500; insured in Insur-
ance Co. of North America, for 81 300.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02
VIRGINIA.
Postal Matters

RICHMOND, june |. The postal commission,
accompanied Dy Postmaster General Key, arrived
here al SIX Z. NJ. from Chattanooga VIA the Rich
BuikevIlle by committees Of meicia organ
izations iu th- city, escorted thheI and qaart,red
at the Exchange Hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02
Cincinnati Produce Market.

, Cincinnati juno L. ls77
fohkR Sl4 25a)4 % Clear sides, 71a-
LAIRD BACON
steam, 25 40 30 Shoulders, 5La-
Kettle, loal0 10 Clear rib sides, 7 s5s
BULK ME ATS Clear Sides asL
shoulders, S0a0- WHISKEY-. O7aI vi
Clear rib sides, O-a7-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02

wv. Clapp will have good supply of straw
berries for to-day, at twenty cents per box. The
quality of the fruit is better, those he is re-
ceivng being from Maryland. The night COM
postors in this Office can testify to the nice quality
of the berries, having received generous supply.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
SOllal.

CONCORD. June |. Secretary Evarts made an
address on presenting prizes for athletic contests
at the anniversary OF ST. Pauls school, yeserd
Evarts sons attend this institution.
Fire.
Charlie. II Sanford's house in the west part of
keene, n. h., was burned yesterday. Cause de
itctive chimney. Loss $500; insurance $1,000
on house and furniture in ST. Paurs.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02
SOUTH & AROLIN
Report.

COLUMBIA, June |. The Senate Judiciary Com
mittee reeommen nded that the seals OF Cncuit
judges Carpenter and Cooke, both republicans
be declared vacant on the ground that 10 vacan-
cies existed when they were elected.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02
MISSISSIPPI.
Letter from Governor Stone.

WASHINGTON, June /. A weekly in this city
publishes letter IRON Gov. Stone of Mississippi
stating than No one jusnhes the act by which
Judge Chisholm lost his life, and the governor
said everything possible shall be done TO punish
the guilty patles.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02

1t is expected that Monday, the Governor
and Council will start q tour of inspection TO
visit the asy inm for the blind at South Boston
then the deaf and dumb asylums at North Hamp-
ton, Mass, and at Hartford, Conn, at both of
which institutions Maine has bone hciaries.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02
EASTPO2T.
Urrring Fishery,

EAsTroRT, June l. Schooner Sea Spray, the
first from Magdalere reports herring have failed.
Some vessels got some half fare, others none.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02
VI AIRY LA Nd.


BALTIMORE, June |. The coal oil refinery of
Mrs. SlvIa c. Hunt, on Eden street anu Canton
Avenue, was bur ned this morning; probable toss,
$50 600 About twenty five small buildings adja-
cent, mostly dwellings, were burned, The aggle-
gate loss is estimated at $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02

The police yesterday made descent on Getch.
ell & Wiggin's saloon, taking possession of twen-
ty-one bottles of intoxicating liquors, embracing
about twenty-e light quarts, mostly Ium. 1t was
found secreted under the cellar stairs.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02

1t is expected that during Commenceme ntwe
At Bates, the best base ball club in the United
States, the Bostons will visit Lewiston and play
game with the Bates club.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02
Dtfn.

In Bath, 29.h ult., Mrs. Elizabeth Oliver aged II
years.
In Arrowsic, 30.h ult.. Mrs. Harriet Stnson,
aged "A years.
In Damarscotts, 2fth ult, Clara Belle Keene.
aged ib years, mooth, 10 days.
AT Moose River, 7th ult., Melintus Holden, aged
- Years.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02

l. C. Hovey & Son are moving iato their new
music rooms, on Water street, in the Deeling
block.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02

And st i'll the ball is rolling. L. F. Blackman,
of the firm of C. Besle & CO., will proceed i'm
medately to the erection of dwelling house on
his lot on Green street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02
Weather indications for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
stationary or rising barometer and temperature,
southeast to southwest winds, and clear OF partly
cloudy weather.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02

Rev. F. &. Rogers, who has just left Augusta
for his first charge. NJ South Paris has identified
himself W ith the temperance cause by becoming
the Chaplain Of the Reform Club in that town.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02
MICHIGAN,
Forest Fires.

DETROIT, June /. Extensive fires have been
raging in the woods along the shores of Lake HUI
ron and Superior, in this State, for several days
A telegram from Marquette received this eve
ming, reports that the village of Orista has been
burned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02

Madame Rentx's Female Minstrels are to per-
form at Granite Hall on Saturday evening Of next
week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02

The graduating exercises OF the Maine Medical
School at Brunswick, will take place on Wednes.
day, June, 9Th, and the closing address will be
delivered by Rev. DR.. Hill of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
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1a'ly Keanrasf 5uurnal.
PORTLAND.
Boating.

PORTLAND, June /. The annual regatta of the
Portland Yacht Club took place to-day. In the
first class, the prize was taken by the Viva, Capt
Paul. In the second class, Mary, Capt. Peters,
took the prze for sloops, and the Undine, Capt.
Chase, purse for schoonels. Ia the third class,
the Mis-, Capt. Yeaton, took the only prize Of
iered. The wind Was very light and the race was
rather tame afar
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02

RHODE ISLAND.
President Hayes,

PROVIDENCE, June l. The Ge eral Assembly
to-day passed a resolution inviting President
Hayes and cabinet to visit Rhode Island on the oc
casio Is of the army reunions in PROV yidence, June
26th.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-06-02

The members Of the graduating class in the Au-
gusta high school are getting their commence
inent parts ready.