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SURFEITED WITH TALKERs.

Butt wonder if it's sign of tho
dcgcncracy Of the times-lccturing
isn't half such profitable business as
it WAS half a dozen years ago, and SO
it happens that, with the exception
of the few really popular speakers,
the majority of the takers do not
find themselves in demand. The
public wants now to be amused
rather than instructed, and musical
and dramatical combinations, read
crs and imrcrsonations arc taking
the place of the lecturers in the ly
ceumS, and you meet rs many artists
as you 90 takers in tho rooms which
have heretofore been considered
"sacrcd TO the Lyccum takers"
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intellectual status of the women
who advocated it.
HELEN POTTER.

who advocated it.
HELEN POTTER.
That tall, gray-cycd, graceful
woman III such earnest conversation
with Mrs. Livormoro is Helen Pot
ter, the reader and inpcrsonator.
Her entertainment is quite unique,
and consists of reading and imper-
sonations in costume Of lecturers
and readers. Last year she pockotcd
$1S,OO0, aftcr her commissions and
othor expenses were paid. She began
rs teacher in Oneida, Now York, and
worked her own way along though
every difficulty unaided until she
reached her present position. Ono
Of hex best inpcraonations is of
Anna Dickinson, both as lecturer
and actress, and she has lately had
to encounter Miss Dicl1inson's CD"
position. At her appearance in
Philadelphia last April she had ad-
yertised to do tho "lcttor" and
"quarro| scenes in Grown of
Thorns,' and just as she was going
upon Jnc hLaSc an injunction was
served upon her to prevent tho imi-
tation. She was ready for tho
emergency, and had Il lawyer there
in a few miuu tcs, found sho could
do it at no risk except that of q
lawsuit, SO she did it, much to- tho
delight Of her audience, which n,rnn-
bcrcd many of Miss Dicliinson's
personal friends. There has been
no suit brought against Miss Potter
us yet, and l don't believe there will
be. Some ill>naturod person told
Miss Dickinson chat Miss Potter
burlcs1ucd her and her play, an
assertion entirely mfomded, for her
limitations arc all entirely free
from anything Of tho sort.
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The people of Mexico seem to
have no appreciation Of the tragic
or the romantic side of life. A man
named Adrian Perez stolo rope to
hang himself with; for like Shylock,
he had not left tho value Of cord.
Unfortunately, he was surprised in
the act Of what promised to be an
extremely successful case Of suicide,
md instead of getting any sympathy
he was at onco imprisoned for steal
ing tho rope.
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Pay your subscription to TIE
NEWS AND HERALD.
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AIlMICS AND NOCaLISTS.

You will sec genial Sol. Smith
Russell, who is adding Eastern fame
to his Western popularity. Jules
Lombard, who has the deepest bass
voice in the world, and ranks With
the hitherto incompatible Whitney.
BY tho way, it's very funny to hear
the two talking together; one won,
dors if tho voices como from thoir
boots. [ think Lombard goes q
little the deepest for his. Why is it
that bassos arc almost always SO
puch better naturcd fellows than
tenors ? They seem to take the
world ten times as easy. There is
pretty Laura Schimer, who, Adelaide
Phillips says, has the finest soprano
voice in tho country, and that added
to the most piquant faco and win.
ming manner, makes her most
fascinating little body.
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QUAILs COMING SoUrH.-It is
stated that the migratory quails in
troduced into Vermont from Eu~,
rope last spring, whose flight for
the South was noted and followed
as far rs Eagle Bridge, N. Y, have
recently beon heard from in Carteret
county, N. O., and between Capo
Hatteras and tho Burmudas, sovoral
having alightod in the rigging of n
vessel
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Tho day trains now run regularly,
and arc grclt convenience to poo
pic generally,
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New Advertisements.

Now Advertisements.
Sherilf's Sales-S. w. Ruff, S. T..
G.
Notice TO Creditors-.O. r..
Thompson, j, p. T.. g.
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Religious Notices.

Associate Reformed Church.
Rev. j. M. Todd, II A. NJ, and II
p. NJ.
Episcopal Church Rev. j. Obcar,
services every Sunday except the
End Sunday Of the month: at II
o'clock a. NJ.
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Mr.. j. G. Caldwell has suffered
Il bereavement in the death from
the effects Of scarlet fever, Of his
infant daughter Ruth, aged nino
months.
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The Charleston -No,cs una Cou..
9ior now reaches Winnsboro at 2
o'clock Oh tho day of publication.
This excellent newspaper is now
moro than ever welcome and valua~
bic. The JonrNut Of Commerce.
ought to make a similar arrange
mont.
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MI. Wm. l.. Adgor, formerly Of
Fairfield, died recently near Carroll,
M Bluff, on tho Rcd River in
louisiana. Ho had been for somo
time in feeble health. He leaves u
wifo and two children.
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DENTAL NoTIcE DR. Isaiah Simp-
son, Surgeon Dentist, Charlotte
N. c., respectfully informs tho citi-
zens and public generally that he
will visit Winnsboro, S. c., profess
sionally, on Monday, December 10th,
and remain eight days ONLY. Call
early, as his time is limited. Teeth
extracted without pain. Terms
cash. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Dec S.
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Information has been received Of
tho death, near Pennington, Fiorid; :,
of COL ELLISON Chambers, II native Of
this county, but who has for long
time resided in that State, lie WAS
colonel of tho 9Th Florida cavalry
during tho war. His romains passed
through this place on their way to
York, to be inferred in the family
burying ground.
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DRY GOODS, FANCY GOODS AND SHOES.
We call special attention to our Immense
stock or Dress Goods.
IN our hosiery department you will find
everything you want at moderate prices We
keep always on hand q complete assortment OF
Harris seamless Kid Gloves; also q superb ar
ticlc OF two-button KID Gloves, all colors, for
one dollar pair.
our Upholstery department is stocked with a
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Strangers visiting Columbia will flnd this
establishment decidedly the most attractive
place in the city, and we extend cordial Invita-
ton to every one TO pay us visit
Orders from the country for goods or Samples
promptly attended TO-. We prepay freight on all
cash orders or Ten Dollars and upwards.
JONES, DAVIS & BoUKNIdHTS
Successors to r. G. Shiver & Co,)
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The Free Baptist church in Bridgewater will
bath. " WV
The Lincoln Baptist Qarterly Meeting was
neld at Tenants harbor on Tuesday and Wed.
nesoay OF this week. The attendance was not
large out the interest In the meetings was ex-
c M sermons were preached by Revs
MMolSe' Vlnal, Matthews, Herring and Chase
y: ~ uon interest was expressed during tue meet
iings, IN the temperance cause. which is max
lug good progress in st. George.
AN obituary notice of Rev. Samuel Ordway,
who was pastor at Parsonsfeld, 1S38-1S41, and
afterwards removed to illinois, is given in the
Minutes of Illinois for 1877. He died suddenly
OF heart disease in Marshalltown, Iowa, Nov
z, 1876. aged 68.
lev. VIM. A. Tenuey, a native of Maine
and graduate of Bangor Theological Seminary
in 1856, is Reconnaissance by the American
Home Missionary Society to labor in Hydesville
ana Yaker Creek, Cal.
Rev. VIM. @. Pond, son of Dr.. Pond, is Civ
ing to his people in Bethany church, San. Fran
cisco, series of Sabbath evening lectures on
st. Paul.
heV. Silas McKeen, formerly pastor in Bel
fast, now in his S9th year, preached July 20, in
! Bradford, VT, where he now resides. He
in Bradford. nv
hev. j. E. Fullerton, acting pastor of War
zen church, Westbrook, 1902, is called from
oouthbridge, Mass, to Laoonia, N. H.
line Congregationalist church at Cumberland
centre, has for some time past been closed for
repairs. After being newly painted within,
frescoed in oil, fitted with new carpet, and 9TH
erwise improved, it was opened for worship on
SUNDAY, Aug. 5, with appropriate services.
by an Undersigned coincidence the sermon was
preached from the same text as the dedicatory
sermon forty-six years ago-"How amiable are
tiny tabernacles, o Loid of Hosts
There is an encouraging religious interest IN
the Baptist church in Islesboro, and baptism
y expected soon. Mr.. James E. Cochrane Of
colby University, is supplying the church dur
ing his vacation.
iss Mr.. Thomas Spooner of the last graduating
class from Bates Theological School, will be or.
dained for the work of the Christian ministry
at North Berwick, Aug. IA Sermon by Dr..
Bowen of Lewiston.
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Fairfield Notes.

FAIRFIELD, Aug. Z, 1877.
Inc new three story building erected By the
odd Fellows is completed and is great addi-
ton to the business part of our village. The
large store has been leased by W. Ell. Emery,
Postmaster, and has been fitted up in a very
thorough manner. The arrangements are on
the most approved plan and everything posi-
BILE has been done to make the Office frst-class
in all respects. The large office in the second
story has been leased by DR.. G. M, Twitchell
and fitted up.in fine manner.
The hall is finished and will soon be ready for
the services of dedication. We hear that it is
intended to make the exercises interesting to
the lodges that may be present.
Inc Central Maine Poultry Association will
hold Its second annual exhibition at this place,
wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Dec 18th,
loth and 18th. The list of special premiums
Will Dc large and attractive, and it is thought
mat the exhibition will be far better than the
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PAYING UP OLD BILLs.-It is probably we'll
known that when the new board of trustees of
the Milne Agricultural Society assumed the
management of the association they found it
heavily in debt Having full faith in their eff
forts and in the citizens of the state they set
about to contrivs means for the settlement of
the outstanding claims. The plan was to
lessen the Indebtedness by asking the friends of
the society to donate this amount of their
claims. The immediate execution of this plan
was placed in the hands of Mr. Trad Henderson
OF Stetson, one of the trustees, and prompt
and reliable business man. The fact that al
ready over $4,000 of the Indebtedness Of the
society has been liquldated through this means
is good evidence of the sagacity and persistercy
of Mr.. Henderson in executing his mission. and
OF the liberality and good feeling of the socie-
tvs creditors towards the efforts of the present
trustees, to place it on a good bottom, and rem
der its future course honorable and creditable.
One of the most difficult class of creditors with
whom Mr.. Henderson has had to meet in the
settlement of outstanding claims, has been the
owners of trotting ahorses, who paid a heavy
amount of entrance money at the outset of the
fair of 1876. With most of these parties, how
ever, settlement has been effected on the fol-
lowing terms: Certificates of indebtedness to
the amount of each mans entrance money have
been issued to the m, such certificates being re-.
ceived as cash in payment of entrance fees tn
the races OF the approaching fair or exchange
able for cash on the third day of the fair. With
most of the exhibitors to the fair of 1876. this
plan has met with complete acceptance.
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THE SToRM.-The rain of Thursday night
didimuch damage to our streets. Street Com
missioner Cousins says that nothing less than
$1,000 will repair the injury. Many cellars on
Back Bay and on Commercial street were
flooded. On Washington street Mr.. Conglin's
house was undermined, and his! entire garden
swept away. There is bad washout on
Hampshire, and another on Freeman street.
AT the foot of Center street about eighteen
inches of sand was washed over the railroad
track, and the foot of High street was badly
cut up. A steamer was employed to pump ont
Twitchell & Ohamplin's cellar.
Mellen street from sDeering to Portland is
completely washed, and as it was built entirely
of gravel the damage is large. Salem street
also suffered badly.
Sergeant Boyd, the signal observer, report s
that from 7.3O to II. 80, 210 inches of rain fell :.
From 11.30 to 8 o'clock yesterday morning 20
inches fell, making the total rain fall 239
inches. The storm of Tuesday was more Sc
we're, for in two hours 35 inches of rain fell.
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How it is Done.

The first object in life with the American people is
to get rich the second, how to regain good health
The first can be obtained by energy, honesty and
saving; the second good healthy by using GREEN'S
AUGUST FLOWER. Should you be respondent
sufferer from any OF the effects of Dyspepsia, Liver
Complaint, Indigestion, &C., such as Sick Head
acne, Paipltation OF the Heart, Sour Stomach
Habitual Costiveness, Dizziness of the Head
Nervous Prostration Low Spirits, &C., you need not
suffer another day. Two doses of AUGUST
FLOWER will relieve you at once. Sample Bottles
III cents. Regular size rs cents. Positively sold by
all frst-class Druggists in the United States.
sept20 deom1v
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A VETERAN CoMPANY.-The Boston Jour
nal, in speaking Of the militia of Maine, says
that one company of the First Regiment, at
least, has history. The Portland Mechanic
Blues, by authority of the General Court of
Massachusetts, organized by the choice of off,
cars April 30, 1907. On the 9Th of March, 1908,
to perfect the organization, charter was
granted by the General Court. In the war of
1924 the: company performed military duty
In the defences of Portland. The Blues was
the second company to offer its services to the
Government, and entered the service April 27
as Company B of the First Regiment; serving
out term Of two years, was discharged May Z,
1868. On the 18th day of February, 1868, by
general order of the Governor and Command
er-in-Chef, the7company was reorganized I'M
der thelsorgual charter, and in 1869 it was
accepted as one of the ten companies authorized
by act of the Legislature of that year.
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REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.

The Republican voters Of Portland, are requested
to meet at their respective ward rooms on MON
DAY, August 18th, at u P. NJ, to choose six
delegates from each ward to attend the Republican
County Convention to be held at Portland, Aug. 10TH
The delegates so chosen are requested to meet at the
Republican Headquarters, No. 51OA Congress Street,
on TUESDAY, August 14th, at O'clock p. M, to
choose six delegates at large attend said Conven
ton.
Per order Republican City Committee.
FRED N. DOW. Chairman.
W. j. KNoWLTON, Secretary.
Portland Aucust 1877
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Brief J0ttings.

Somebody stole a $13 coat from tha Boston
and Portland clothing store Thursday night
The Boston & Maine railroad is building a
new turn table at Biddeford.
Barnsbee and company give an entertain
ment at the Glen House this evening.
Two girls called at the house of Mrs. Paine
on Cumberland street, last evening, to sell ber-
ries. The lady gave one of them five dollar
bill to change, but instead she stole it, Officer
Shilling arrested them both.
Two fellows stole two sheets of copper at
Deakes' wharf, yesterday, and sold it. They
We're arrested by officers Pennell and Stevens.
The temperance camp-meetiug at Fryeburg
commences Aug. q. Francis Murphy and
other able speakers are expected.
The sale of lots yesterday at Old Orchard
was as successful as could be expected. Thirty
lots were sold at prices ranging from $50 to
$305. The sale will be continued next Thurs
dav
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A WORD OF CAUTIoN.-There is a family ir
this vicinity consisting of Anthoine Murray
his wife, daughter, son-in-law, and several Of
their children, who are begging aid from our
citizens, claiming that they were burned out
by the st. John fire. Mr.. Thompson, the
Provident Society agent. says tho family be-
long to party of French gipseys, or tramps,
encamped in the vicinity, whose business il
selling horses. Every thing given to the famil )
is sold by them.
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THE LAKE SEBAGo REGATTA.-To giy Q "a
further idea of the interesting races to
come off at Lake Sebago on the 18th inst, it
may be mentioned that Quinn and Mahoney of
Lowell, and Mccoy of Calais, have entered for
the scull race Ahearn sof Boston, and Ken
nedy of this city, for he match race, Frenchy
johnson and Ahern of Boston, and Kennedy
and Davis of this city, for the double soul
race. Sullivan and Lynch have entered for the
amateur trace. This promises to be one of
the finest regattas for years.
Prop osals for furnishing refreshme nts will
be received at the Union Boat Club houqe uu-
til Monday evening next.
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CITY AFFAIRS.
Special Meeting of the City ComaciI.

Special meetings of both Boards of the City
Council were held last evening to take action
in regard to repairing the streets injured by the
last two severe storms.
W. A. Sterling was appointed special police
without pay.
Orders gassed-That the Committee on Drains
and Sewers be and they are hereby authorized
to repair the damages to the drains, sewers and
cnlverts of the city, caused by the late storm,
and take such measures as are practicable to
remedy the. existing defects in the outlets of
said drainslsnd sewers, the expense thereof not
exceeding $4,000, to be paid out of the contin-
gent fund; that the Committee on Public Build
ings be and they are hereby authorized to make
certain alterations in the High School building,
by putting partitions therein recommended BY
the Superintendent of Schools, the expense
thereof not exceeding $500, to be charged to
the appropriation for schools
COMMON COUNCIL.
Papers from the Board of Aldermen passe d
in concurrence.
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PENoBscor COUNTY.

An attempt was made Thursday evening to
destroy by fire the E. & N. A. railroad covered
bridge at Milford. Quite pile Of shavings and
started. 1t was however, most fo1tunately
discovered and extinguished before any dam.
age had resulted. The bridge was compare.
lively new one, having been built to replace the
one blown away in the severe gale of few
years ago. 1t was always kept whitewashed,
and this it is thought hindered the rapid
spreading of the flames.
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LAM BAKE.-Many of the Commercial street
49, will 60 out to Falmouth Foreside to
800 "" C Dake at the Town Landing, this after
1uyn' CONVEYANCE leaves from front of CITY
nan .. c'Ock; bake at 5 sharp. Tickets
only '"en'y-nVe cents for the bake. A good
opportunity to enjoy delightful drive and a;a
aworthy charity. All are cordially invited
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Municipal Court.

JUDGE KNIGHT PRESIDING.
FRIDAY.-Peter Sullivan. Open shop. Fined $40
with costs. Paid Clifords,
Bertha Lothrop. Search and seizure. Discharged.
Christopher Adams. Search and seizure. Fined
$50 with costs.
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PERMANENT PHOTOGRAPHS, beautifully ex
ecuted In carbon on porcelain. The latest and
most exquisite pictures yet produced by the aid
OF photography. Call and see them, at Lam
son 9, Z44 Middle street. ju30W,S
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one held last year. Premium lists will be pub
lished within week OF two.
All kinds of crops in this vicinity are suffer
ing very much for want Of rain, and many of
the wells are dry. SETH.
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PERSONAL

Post Commander W. B. Smith of Bosworth
Post, G. A. r., has been appointed on the staff
of John c. Robinson, Commander.ir Chief G.
A. r., as aid-de-camp for the State of Maine.
Mr.. Smith is one of the firm of Smith & Alb.
bott, 40 Union street.
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PICTURE SALE.-At 100 alock to-day f. o.
Bailey & Co. will sell several of Stanwood's
pictures, including the large marine. "Com-
pairing Longitude" This picture has been on
exhibition at Schumacher for some time. where
1t has attracted no little attention from the low
ers of art in this city. All the paintings by
this young artist are good and they should
bring extra prices.
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y q tax of over 500

"A LONG CHAsE.-Officers Rice and New
COMBS chased stolen team about twenty-five
miles through the rain of Thursday night
Yesterday morning they resumed the chase
and captured the thief and recovered the prop-
erty about noon.
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SUICIDE OF MAINE MAN.-James M, Garlic
ton OF Maine, clerk in the State Department
ut Washington, shot himself at his residence in
that city Thursday night. He had Just return
cd from visit to his home in Maine. He was
supposed to have been insane owing to an over
dose of choral taken to relieve the pain of an
old army wound, which troubled him greatly in
warm weather. He died while being conveyed
from his residence to the Providence Hospital.
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CURE that cough! How? With Adamson's
Botanic Balsam. 1t is warranted to cure
coughs, colds, asthma and all lung difficulties,
Sample free. Large bottles So centss
aup7eo61w
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LINCOLN COUNTY.

The buildings of Alfred Knight in Jefferson
were burned last Sunday. The contents were
saved.
Last Sunday night, while the people of North
Newcastle were slumbering, their cellars were
being entsred, and such things as could be
found being carried off. The robbers went
from house to house for quite piece without
being detected, and good deal WAS carried off
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STATE NEWS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.

Now that our village is supplied with a
hearse, our people should not forget the kind
ness of Col. Perley of South Bridgton, who for
q long term of years has kindly loaned his
hearse free of charge whenever required
BTid0t0n Mems
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Low TAxATIoN.-The town of Yarmouth is
fortunate in having long list of heavy tax
payers. This is probably accounted for by the
fact that the rate of taxation is but 5000 on
the thousand. The following is list of per-
g0nS who nav TOW of OWN CHM.
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THE PRESS
SATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST IL
THE PRESS
CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADVERTIsEMENTs TO-DAY

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Union Rowing Association,
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Water Melons-Chafin Bros.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
The Attention of Lawyers or Persons.
Notice-O. b. Adams.
New England Conservatory of Music.
Great Bargains-Irving j. Brown.
Kent's Superior Pilot Crackers.