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ment to bubble about the matter. The COM
petition had been open and these parties had
perfect right to present any bids they chose.
Alderman Andrews and Councilman Fisk
both refused to give the names of the parties
offering more than the bid.
After much of this sort of talk without ar
irving at any conclusion other than the in
dividual opinions of several members the
convention dissolved and met in separate
boards.
In the Board of Aldermen the question of
immediate action was discussed by Aldermen
Small and Andrews, the latter desiring that
more time might be given for considering the
matter. 1t was not expected that the PROPOSE
lions should be acted on tonight and he was
not ready to vote upon the question without
further investigation. Mr.. Small replied that
this matter had been subject for discussion in
the meetings of the city government for
months; that it had been talked over in every
part OF the city and he thought the board should
be prepared to act, since there might be danger
in delay. After voting that when the board
adjourn it should be till next Monday nights
Mr.. Smalls order was passed, and the board
adjourned.
The Common Council after discussion voted
to postpone action upon Mr.. Smalls order
sent down from the Board of Aldermen till
next Monday evening"
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Assignees' Sale of Real Estate.

DURSUANT to the license and order of Hon. Ma
IL than Cleaves, Judge of Insolvency Court with
Maine the &ssgnees Of the Estate Of
Royal Williams, of Portland, in said county an in
solvent Debtor Will sell at public private sale
WEDNESDAY, the 25th day of June AID 1879. at
three O'Clock IN the afternoon on the premises sub
ject to all membranes all the right title and in
terest which said Williams had on the tenth day of
April, A D. 1879 the date of the filing of his petit
ton in said Court and all our right title and inter
the following described real estate, viz: Lot
of land with the buildings thereon num-
bered, (old Number), A on the south
westerly side OF State Street. in said Portland. Be
ginning at point said southwesterly side of State
street at the end of an imaginary line drawn from
said State street through the centre of the partition
wall of the block of two threestory brick dwelling
houses numbered (old Nos) AZ and Al respectively;
thence running southwesterly by the line of said lot
numbered forty-two, one hundred and fortytwo feet
less thence southerly eight feet more or less
to land formerly owned by Mrs. Wheeler; thence
southwesterly forty-one feet more or less by said
Wheeler land to land now or formerly of Vim. b.
Hayden; thence northerly forty-eght feet more or
less by land now formerly of said HAYDEN and Luz
ther E. Frost to corner of land of Samuel Rolfe;
thence northeasterly fortyone feet more less by
said Rolfes land thence northery two feet more or
less by said Rolfes land; thence northeastery one
hundred and fortytwo feet by land of said Rolfe to
State street. striking said street at point forty-one
and one-half feet from the point begun at; thence
along said street fortyone and one half feet to point
begun at; being the same premises conveyed to said
Royal Williams by deed of Joshua Converse, dated
September IL 1878, recorded in Cumberland Reg
lstry OF DEEDS, BOOK 40, Page 377 and also GER
tain lot with the buildings thereon situated on the
Southerly side of State Street in said Portland,
numbered, (old Number), AZ on said Street,
bounded North-westerly by house and land former
ly belonging to Joseph Adams deceased; North
easterly by said Street South-easterly by land now
or formerly owned by Nathaniel Ross and another,
and extending back from said Street about one hun
bred and thirty feet; and being the same premises
conveyed to said Royal Williams by deed of Charles
@. Clapp, dated November 20, 1888, recorded in
Cumberland Registry of Deeds, Book &c., Page POI.
HENRY G. PEABODY, Assionees
GEORGE L. BIRD AsSishees'
F.O. BAILEY & CO., Auctioueers
June 7, 1879. je7eod1wtdtd
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Superior Court.


MoNDAY.-The adjourned May term came in this
morning. The forenoon was occupied in calling the
criminal docket and disposng of the flag ends of the
term.
Luke Donahue sentenced on a nuisance in
dctment to pay fine of 500 and costs, and in de-
fault of payment of five months in jail.
John Cheevers paid fine of 5000 and costs upon
nuisance indictment.
In the afternoon the case of State VS.. Dr. Charles
H. Witham, for adultery with Annie Susan Small,
was taken up. The usual crowd was in attendance
at an early hour, but the was delayed until half
past four account of the difficulty of getting in
the extra special jurors, which ordered to be
drawn this morning and summoned for afternoon.
At half past four O'Clock the jury were drawn and
constituted as follows:
Foreman, N. P. Roberts, James Cunningham,
James NJ. Ross, Andrew j. Cash, Isaac Cobb, A. V.
Cole, Brian Z. McDonough, Edward c. OBrion,
Eugene +. Shaw, True Warren, Charles p Babcock,
Charles l.. Robinson.
The counsel for the defendant challenged David
Sinnett and Ira W. Hamilton.
Of the above jury, Roberts, Cole Cash, Ross and
Robinson on the jury that tried the defendant
at this term for murder of the infant child of Annie
Susan Small.
The County Attorney briefly opened the case to
the jury detailing the evidence upon which the gov
eminent will rely, which evidence the public al
ready familiar with from the newspaper reports at
the time of the murder trial. The evidence will be
much the at that trial, emitting the medical
expert testimony and the transactions at Margaret
Smiths house.
After the opening by the County Attorney he pro-
ceeded to put in evidence to the marriage of the
defendant. This however was admitted by the coun-
sci for the defendant.
Court there adjourned until ten o'clock in the
morning.
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The Waterville Liquor Prosecution


Mr.. r. W. Dunn of Waterville thinks our
correspondent in that town made some unjust
reflections upon the character of Mr.. Paul
Huard of Waterville who was recently fined
for liquor selling. Mr.. Dunn says it is true as
stated by our correspondent that Mr..
Huard was brought before the same trial JUS
tice (Waldron) on the 21st of August, 1875. and
was convicted of selling liquor. SIT is not
true" adds Mr.. Dunn, chat his professions
and resolutions at that time were the same as
in the recent case" ''In the latter case'' says
Mr. Dunn che professed to be Christian
and practical temperance man from pure prin-
ciple and his life for the past six months is suf
ficent evidence that his professions are we'll
founded In 1875 his position was the same as
that of every rumseller when brought before a
trial justice-denying everything past and
promising everything for the future" Mr..
Dunn is gentleman of high standing and his
sympathy for Mr.. Huard makes it evident
enough that the latter's reform is genuine.
The prosecution of Mr.. Huard under the cir
cumstances seems to have been ill-advised and
undoubtedly originated in no desire to benefit
the community. Still a trial Justices business
is to inquire simply whether the law has been
violated or not. He has nothing to do with
the motive of the person who suggested the
prosecution. Under the circumstances we
think the conviction of Mr.. Huard will not
turn in the least the good opinion which the
community has been forming of him of late.
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Yarmouth.

Mr.. Staples and his son of North Yarmouth
met with Sc we're accident Saturday last while
painting on Augustus Humphreys dwelling
house at the upper village. The staging gave
way and they fell to the ground, distance of
some 16 feet Mr.. Staples was seriously iniur-
ed but no bones broken. DR.. Thomas was
called and made him as comfortable as posi-
BILE. The son escaped with bad cut over the
eye.
During the warm season there will be no SER
vices held at the Central church in the after
noon on Sunday. A service will be held in the
evening like that of the morning.
The Yarmouth brass band are making prep
arations for the Masons grand time, which
comes off at Portland, the 24th They will re-
hearse twice week, under the instructions of
Prof E. A. Blanchard.
The Catholic fair commenced at Masonic
Hall last evening and will continue through
the week. The proceeds go to the new CatRo-
lie church now nearly completed.
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State Street Sabbath School

The twenty-seventh anniversary of this
school was observed Sunday evening. The
church was tastily decorated with flowers,
arranged in baskets, vases and designs. The
report OF Mr.. H. j. Brown, secretary and
treasurer, showed that the school is in a
Hourishing condition. The Superintendent,
DR.. Carlton Kimball, read well written and
interesting report of the school work for the
year past and made touching allusion to the
death of Fred Briggs, Lizzie NJ Libby, Alice
Payson and Mr.. T. r. Hayes, members of the
school. Mr. Hincks made an address to the
children, which was singularly clear and SO
illustrated as to be readily understood by the
children
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Location Of Fire Alarm Boxes

1-NooN, Portland Time.
Corner Fox and Hammond Streets.
T 90 Oxford and Mayo SITS.
s. GO Atlantic and Wilson SITS.
g. :" Merrill and Quebec sts
11-TEsT-at 21a P. NJ.
12-Portland Co.'s Office.
13-Engine House, Congress, near North st.
14-Corner Washington and Oxford SITS.
10 GO Adams and Mountfort sts
16-Grand Trunk Depot.
17-Hook and Ladder House, India st.
18-Corner Franklin and Cumberland SITS.
10 Lincoln and Pearl SITS.
21- I" Franklin and Newbury SITS.
23- Market and Commercial SITS.
24-Engine House, corner Market and Congress SITS
25-Corner Middle and Exchange SITS.
26- Chestnut and Oxford SITS.
81 &c Union and Fore sts
28-Junction of Free and Middle SITS.
31-Corner Preble and Congress SITS.
80 Portland and Hanover SITS.
33-AT IL As A. NJ: No afternoon session of schools
34-Corner South and Spring SITS.
3D. Maple and York SITS.
So High and Danforth SITS.
37-Engine House, Congress near Oak st.
3S-Corner Congress and Walker SITS.
81 Deering and Avon SITS.
41-Engine House, Spring near State st.
42-Corner Danforth and Bracket SITS.
43- 60 Commercial and Clark SITS.
45-Engine House. Bracket near Pine st.
46-Horse R. R. Stable, Spring st.
47-Corner Portland and Weymouth SITS.
48- sc Pine and Thomas SITS.
81 Bracket and Vaughan SITS.
52-Libby's Corner.
53-Forest City Sugar Refinery.
54-Corner Danforth and Vaughan SITS.
81 q" Salem and School SITS.
62- Park and Commercial SITS.
64-Foot of Green st.
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Brief lettings.

Chief Stevens and Mrs. Clemance started for
Sacramento yesterday.
During the twelve hours ending at o'clock
p. m. yesterday 201 inches of rain fell.
Charlotte Holmes, one of the ablest of the
preachers in attendance upon the Friends
meeting, will speak at the Congress st. NJ. E.
Church tonight.
Hale exhibits magnificent oil flower piece
by John r. Key of Boston. The subject is a
graceful arrangement of Phlox in red and white
on blue ground. In its heavy gilt frame the
effect is very fine.
The Temperance Union had very interest
ing meeting last Sunday evening. The meet
ing was addressed by E. P. Blake, c. Lowey
and others of the Lewiston Reform Club. Sew
eral signed the pledge
Prof. Ware of New York, who is stopping
at the Falmouth Hotel, is having great success
among our business men, teaching his new sys-
tenn of averaging accounts, which gives uni
versal satisfaction.
The New York Herald has changed its mind
in regard to John A. Kennedy, and considers
he is good match for Courtney, and the New
York World thinks he is able to make good
race for the winner of Hanlon- Elliott contest.
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The Blues Excursion.

The Portland Mechanic Blues will celebrate
their I'D anniversary next Thursday, June 80,
by an excursion to Long Island All honorary
and past members and invited guests are re-
quested to meet at the Preble House at 73O
o'clock sharp on the morning of the excursion.
The committee have spared no pains to make
this one of the best of these many excursions,
and to avoid loss of time the rifle range will be
in readiness the day before. Shooting is to COM
mence Immediately after breakfast, which will
be served upon the arrival of the boat, there
fore it will be necessary for those wishing to
compete for the prizes to be on hand early If
the weather should prove unfavorable the ex-
cursion will take place the next fair day.
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BridgtOn.


The following was the programme for the
High School graduation exercises last week.
Voluntary and March. ...... Miss Kathie F. Nichols
Prayer. Rev. Osgood w. Rogers
Song, ''La Camellia". Miss Ada B. Kennard
Salutatory. Miss Lizzie Myrtilla Stone, Bridgton
Grafton, "Work while the day Lasts,
Horace Gardner Larrabee, Bridgton
Essay, 'From Sunrise to Sunset,
Miss Katherine Winthrop Kimball, Bridgton
Selectlon Tor organ .... Mrs. 7. Z. Burnham
Defamation, "Eric',
Franklin Pierce Knight, South Paris
Latin 'Magdalena,
Miss Clara Belle bennett, Bridgton
Grafton, "The Southern Question:
Jesse Walter Knapp, South Bridgton
Misses Nellie E. Gibbs and Ada B. Kennard
French, Adieux de Marie Stuart,
Miss Katie Florence Ingalls, Denmark
Defamation, "The Crossing at Fredericksburg"
Willis Ellsworth Mariner Bridgton
Essay, "Wrecks,''
Miss Clara Ella Staples, Bridgton
Song "Many Years Ago.. Kulling
Miss Ada b. Kennard.
Defamation. eth Old Sergeant
Herbert Elmore Cole Sebago
Vaedictory. Miss Kate Frances Stone, Bridgton
Comforting Diplomas.
March. Miss Kathie F. Nichols
The graduating class gave reception at
Gibbs Hall in the evening, when the drama,
''The Chosen Princess was produced.
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Naples.
Naples.
NAPLES, June Is, 1879.

NAPLES, June 10, 1879.
The much talked of history of this county,
which has been canvassed for the past winter
and spring, is now being written up. Lee Null
ford, Esq, gentleman who has been a jour-
naist for years, is at work in this part of the
county, has about finished this town and now
takes the town of Bridgton. What matter he
collected in this place will read well in the
history. Mr.. Milford is indefatigable in his
exertions and there is no reason if people will
assist him what they can, why our town will
not have favorable report.
The recent rains seem to assure the hay CROP
but at present hoed crop are very backward.
TRANSIENT.
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THE PRESS.
TUESDAY MORNING, JUNE II.
THE PRESS

IdE FRESS
May be obtained at the Periodical Depots of n. G.
Fessenden, Marquis, Brunei g. Co., Andrews, ARM
strong, Cox, Wentworth, Hodsdon, Hayden, Water
house, corner Exchange and Fore St.; Welander
Boston & Maine Depot and Chisholm Bros, on ali
trains that run out of the city.
Saco, of L. Hodsdon and H. B. Kendrick
Bath, of j. o. Shaw.
Lewiston and Auburn, of Richard Foss.
Biddeford, f. M. Burnham.
Brunswick, B. G. Dennison and w. H. MaTrett.
Richmond, G. A. Beale
Woodford's Corner H Moody.
New York, Brentanos Literary Emporium, 80
Union Square.
Cumberland Mills A. w. C. Cloudman
Gorham, G. Angry.
Saccarappa, at the Post Office.
Rockland, o. G. Andrews and E. R. Spear.
Damariscotta, E. w. Dunbar.
Freeport, W. j. Parker.
Thomaston, S. Delano.
Vinalhaven, b. Lane.
Waldoboro, G. Bliss.
Wiscasset, Gibbs g. Rundlet.
Yarmouth, G. Z. Coombs.
Auburn V. r. Foss.
Waterville, j. S. Carter.
Lisbon, G. L. Judkins.
Hallowell, d. K Jewell
Augusta, E. H. Pike.
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Boston Normal kindergarten.

The graduating exercises of this institution,
designed to train teachers in the comparative
ly new method of child culture, took place
last week at Boston, and consisted of music,
essays, Rotations, practical exercises in kin
dergarten work and brief speeches by friends
of the school, The success of the kindergar-
ten method has created in all our cities great
demand for teachers in this work and it seems
to be the first essential that teachers of this
class should receive careful and practical
training One of the graduates has been en-
gagged for Miss Sargent's kinderga rten in Bos-
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MAINE AHEAD
In the Bean Pot Tournament.

The six days contest between the Maine and
Massachusetts teams for the famous bean pot,
commenced at Lancaster Hall last night. The
conditions are that each team shall put two
men on the track for four hours every evening,
the team making the largest score in the six
days to take the prize. There was fair atten-
dance last evening and great enthusiasm
shown by the spectators. The Maine represen-
tatives were Dunkason and Small, and for
Massachusetts Durgin and Edwards Dunka-
son was the favorite throughout and was es-
pecially applauded when at the last of the
evening he ran several laps at terrific pace.
Edwards appears well as walker, stepping
lightly and in good form, but needs to put in
more running to show well in these "go-as-you-
please" contests. Small and Durgin ran most
OF the time at Looping dog-trot which probably
is as good gait as can be maintained for q
number of hours At the close the score stood:
Dunkason-26 miles Is laps.
Small-24 miles II laps.
Durgin-25 miles % laps.
Edwards-A miles.
Maine team 81 miles II laps
Massachusetts team 40 miles 81 las.
So that the Maine team is ahead 1 mile and
10 laps. The tournament will be continued to-
night, walking to commence at o'clock
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A Thomas Boom in Freeport,

At regular Republican caucus held in
Freeport on Saturday evening, the following
persons were chosen delegates to the State
Convention: Chairman, Henry G. Bremen,
Joseph E. Davis, James II. Banks VIM. A
Mitchell, George A. Davis, and Joseph d.
Curtis.
A resolution was unanimously adopted fav-
oring the nomination of Hon. w. w. Thomas,
Jr. as the nominee of the Republican conven-
ton for Governor.
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THE fine exhibition of rich Diamond Jewel
ry, Gold and Silver Watches, &C., at f. o.
Bailey & Co.'S rooms today from the well
known firm of Tobias Lyons & Son, No. 1
Maiden Lane, New York, will attract the at
tention of all lovers of rich and rare iewelry.
The stock comprises rich Diamond Bracelets
magnificent Solitaire Ear Rings, Crosses, Lock-
cts, Rings, Pins, Studs, Collar Buttons, &c.;
also fine Watches from the best American and
European makers. Every thing will be sold,
commencing tomorrow morning, and guaran-
teed as represented
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WHEN NEGLECTFUL OF THE Duty assigned

WHEN NEGLECTFUL OF THE Duty assigned
to it by nature, that of secreting the bile, the
liver should be disciplined with DIR. Morris
VEGETABLE LIVER PILLS which will speedily
remedy its inaction and stimulate it to a vigor-
GUS performance of its secretive function.
Constipation, which is an invariable accom-
paniment of liver disorder, is always overcome
by this great anti-bilious cathartic, and indi-
gestion, chronic and acute, is completely cured
by it. All Druggists sell it.
Oxygenated Bitters cure Dyspepsia.
julie div
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Waterville Classical Institute.

The fftieth anniversary of the Waterville
Classical Institute will be observed the coming
month, beginning July LIST and ending July
Sd. The following is the programme arrang-
ed:
TUESDAY, JULY 1.
7.30 a. m.-Exhibition of middle classes.
WEDNESDAY,, JULY 2-CoMMENcEMENT.
9.39 a.. m.-Gradua ton exercises College pre-
paratosy class.
3p. liberalization exercises. Young ladies col
legiate course.
7.30 p. m.-Commencement concert.
THURsD AY, JULY 3-sEMI-CENTENNIAL REUNION.
10a. m.-Oration before the Alumni and Alumna,
Hon. Nelson Dingley, Jr.
History and "reminiscences, 1829-1843. Prof.
William Matthews, LII. d.
History and "reminiscences, 1S43-1879. Rev. G.
b. Dow, A. NJ.
a. m.-Dinner, speeches, "reminiscences of the
olden times and music
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MONTGOMERY Guards

The Montgomery Guards held meeting at
their armory last evening, at which it was
unanimously decided to have grand excur-
sion July 4th The Guards intend to make
this, their first excursion, a success and full of
interest to the public. There will be boating,
base ball and the other accustomed sports. The
Union -Four, Bowdoin Sophomores and crew
from Boston will be invited, and there will be
singles by Davis, Kennedy and others. The
Resolutes will in all probability play the
Bates or Bowdoins. There will be amuse-
ments for every one attending, so that the
tastes of all will be gratifed A walking
match may be brought about. Further partic-
ulars to come
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Miss Emma Wyer of Portland will give
reading in Ridlon's Hall this evening
Scion Chase will speak in Town Hall this
evening.
The examination at the close of the first
term of the Gorham Normal School will take
place June "a, 1879 All interested are in
vited to attend
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The management announce the first meet
ing of the season for July 4th There will be
trot for the 2.40 class and another free to all
horses owned in the state. Liberal premiums
will be offered and everything done to make
the affair success. The track is in splendid
condition and open to the public daily.
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DR. C. w. BENsoN's CELERY and CHAMo-
MILE PILLS are prepared expressly to cure Sick
Headache, Nervous Headache, Dyspeptic
Headache, Neuralgia and Nervousness, and
will cure any case. Price so cts, postage free.
PARSONS, BANGS & Co., Wholesale Drug
gists, 1T and 119 Middle street, Portland, Me-,
General Agents. may23dtf
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REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.

The Republicans and all others intending cooper
ating with them in the ensuing campaign, of Port
and requested to meet at their respective ward
rooms, on
Wednesday Ev'g, June IS, at eight O'cl'k,
to choose six @ delegates from each ward to attend
the REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION to be
holden at Bangor, Thursday, June Goth, at ten
o'clock.
the Republican Headquarters, 51O1A Congress
street, Saturday. the 21st, at four az O'clock to
choose six delegates at large to attend said Conven
ton. Per order City Committee.
VIM. M. PLUMMER, Chairman.
GEORGE F. GOULD, Secretary.
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STATE NEWS.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.

The Pennington Chronicle says that for over
two weeks the Sandy River r. r. Co. have adj
vertised for over two hundred men to work on
their road at fair price. They have secured
about twenty, and still the Greenbackers insist
that large numbers, even in our midst, can get
nothin1 To do
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CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
]. O. o. F-Joint Convention.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Steamer Franconia.
Nj 1t is now a Known Fact.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Summer Music Books-Oliver Ditson & Co.
Drug Store for Sale-J. w. Perkins & Co.
A Rare Opportunity-To Let.
Two Small Convenient Tenements.
Removable. f. Holt, NJ. ID.
Notice of Foreclosure-Samuel L. Carleton.
AUCTION COLUMN.
Diamonds, Diamonds
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Personal,

United States Senator Jones is to visit
Maine and examine the mines at Bluehil and
Sullivan.
Department Commander w. B. Smith of
Portland, Col. 1. s. Bangs of Waterville, will
represent Maine at the National Encampment
of the Grand Army, which opens at Albany,
N, Y, TODAY