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The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25
Ralph e. Russell PardOned.

Before the governor and council, FRI
day last, Hon. s. j. Walton of this town
appeared in behalf OF the petitioners n
the pardon case of Ralph +. Russell OF
Skowhegan, who was sentenced October
1, 1904 to serve one year in the Auburn
Jail for breaking. entering and lanceny.
"rhis young man." said Mr.. Walton,
"unlke the great majority OF the pris-
oners whom | have defended, insisted
on pleading guilty He confessed that
he broke into store and stole a re-
volver and jackknife. | have been iu-
formed that the young man, who is only
Is years Of age, s affected with cerebro
spinal meningitis, commonly known as
spotted fever of the most malignant
type. He is now an inmate Of the Cen
tral Maine General hospital al Lewiston.
"Sinee he was incarcerated the boy
has been i'll all the time. The man who
lost the goods favors the pardon and I
think il would be the beat thing In the
world To free him. The act was done IN
a spirit Of mischievousness not with the
intent TO steal.'
Mr.. Walton read a petition favorable
to executive elemency by many of the
leading citizens Of Skowhegan. He also
read letter from John l.. Cummings,
sheriff OF Androscoggin county, who
stated that Russell had been a model
prisoner and obedent to all rules and
regulations Of the jail during his admin
istrstion and the files show that it WAS
the same under his predecessor.
Albert II. Weston OF Skowhegan, was
called as a witness. and testified that he
had taken fathers interest in the bov
since the death of the elder Russell aud
that he is at present paying his expenses
in the Central Maine hospital. He fur
ther testified that the boy was indus
trious, and If he should recover, would
be greatly benefited by the pardon
being granted.
DR.. IL. 5. Sleeper was also called, and
testified that he has been treating Rus
sell, and that he considers his case most
serious; that the boy is unconscious
much OF the time, and that his life hangs
by a thread. DR.. Sleeper considered
that the pardon would be great relief
to the boy'sF mother, but he doubted
whether the boy would recover. No
further evidence being offered, the Coun-
ell went into executive session and after
deliberation of three minutes an
nounced a unanimous verdict in favor
OF granting The pardon.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25
j. Augustus Burrill.

After a long period of poor health and
an illness which confined him to his bed
for eleven weeks, j. Augustus Burrill
passed away at his home on Leavitt st.,
Thursday afternoon of last week, at an
age which lacked but a few weeks of
sixty four years His death was due
directly to blood poisoning. the result
of an accident to his foot some time
since, but there were other serious com
plications which helped to undermi ne
his health. Mr.. Burrill was born in the
eastern part of this town, passed quite a
portion of his life in Clinton and return
ed to this place about sixteen years ago.
lie followed the occupation of carpen-
ter and builder the whole of his sctive
life. The deceased is survived by a
widow. two sisters Mrs. 5. +. steward
and Mrs. George Steward, both of Skow.
hogan, and by daughter, Mrs. Lillian
Miller.
MIR. Burrill was member of the
Skowhegan Grange and also of the Car
perters' Union. At the funeral, which
occurred at the home last Sunday after.
noon, the carpenters Union attended il
body and assumed the conduct of the
services, Rev. Geo Merriam being the
officiating clergyman. The interment
was in the family lot at East Skowhegan
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25
library eetings.

The anna. meeting II the state l.
brary Associats9u and tie Ras.etp
Maine Library fI4b occurred al Pits.
field, THURSDAY the l-,h l1st. The
morning busiLess sessIou va Leld A.
the Public Library building
The forenoon vas gwen afe1 argeIv
to the reports II Commuters, routine
work, genera discussious AID aufnisb-
ed work left over from the al II Getting.
The Eastern Maine Club held its busi-
ness meeting IN the forenoon and elect
ed officers for tue ensuing year as TO.
lows; PtesideLt Mrs a. N Estabrook
Orono; vice presIdent, Miss Elizabeth
y kimba.I fittsfield; secretary and
treasurer, j. II Winchester, orinna
The members Of The association were
presented with post cards souvenirs Of
the piibfeld library, BY the Librarian,
Miss Elizabeth =. kimbal
At the afternoon session the follow
ing choice Of officers was made by the
State Association:
President, Prof. A. ! Roberts. Colby
Gollege, Ha'erville; vice president. hiss
l. L. SpfinRAil, Dexter; I'd wee pres -
dtIA' Hias hdi vi mdu, BTQu6NlCh- .
treasurer, Miss Alec z. Furbish, Bruins
wick; secretary, Il q. Wilder, Bowdan
College, Brunswick,
After the bus ness session, Tie follow
ing entertaining program Was present
ed:
Address % Welcome, Rev /. ~ Coont
Response, RAlrh r jones' Pres
Repairing Books ia Libraries,'
Miss Annie Prescott:
some Maine Editors and Their Boots"
Nj. :. l.. BOarduan bang5r
The Library Commission ana tn Public
Library, a Roberts Wateryille
Prof " Il. Hartshorn Of Bates col
lege, Lewiston, was down Oh the pro.
gram for talk on "Piction,a but was
unable 10 be present
In the evening at the Auditorium Of
the Main street Universalist church, 3
very eloquent and interesting address
Was gwen by " toss, Librarian of
the >omerville, Mass, Public Library.
Mr. + OBS Is an entertaining speaker and
htld the cl sest attention Of his audi.
ence throug bout his address Excellent
music was furnished by the Urlversalis,
choir.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25

Bradstreet's Review 1T is pretty
well understood that there is a difference
of opinion among the Presidents official
advisers in regard to the policy decided
upon in reference to purchases OF ships
and supplies for the Panama canal. 1t
Is also known that some members OF the
present cabinent will retire within the
year, but there does not seem to be any
reason for connecting these facts by any
relation OF cause and effect. Secretary
Morton, OF the Navy Department, an
nounced some time ago his intention Of
retiring in the fall, and about the same
time Secretary Metcalf, of the Depart
ment of Commerce and Labor, is expect
ed to retire. Secretary Shaw has AL
ready set February | next as the date OF
his retirement. AS it happens, Mr.. Shaw
and Mr.. Mctcalf are opposed to the
policy adopted for the canal purchases,
as is Secretary Wilson, Of the Depart
ment of Agriculture; but among the
supporters of that policy are Secretary
Morton, who, as we have said, has def
nitely decided to retire, and Attorney
General Moody, who is meditating with
drawing 80 as to give his entire atten-
ton to his private law practice. The
successors of the retiring officers will
without doubt be in complete accord
with the President on the canal policy as
we'll as on that in relation to railroad
regulation.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25
The Maine Music Festival.

Director William K Chapman Of the
Maine music festival, discusses the com
ing festival with Lewiston Journs
writer:
Il think | may say that We are t.
have one Of the greatest festivals, rex
autumn, that Maine has ever known
In point Of general personnel Of artist.
It Is perhaps the greatest one thai ~
have ever hsd-unless It be that Rrea
Nordica festival at the start.
al cannot give you the names Of n,
artists Ia their entirety until next SatuT
day when We shall announce the com
plete program throughout the state, &C
cording to the usual custom. But ! cal
say that Mme. E4mes has formal,
/ signed her contract In my presence snt
that she Will positively appear at boil
the western and eastern festivals. Be
! sides Evans Williams, who leeds no in
PRODUCTION 10 Maine festival audiences
| have also engaged renowned Italisl
tenor-s man who, during the past SCI,
-on has come into the very 'front.' rank Of
| the world-famous tenors. There will
also be a great violin sol0ist, celebrat-
ed New York soprano and equally ia
nous contralto, a great bassO and others
all OF whose names | cannot give yOl
until the appointed hour OF the al
nouncement. Il is list that Nine
Eames, herself, is proud Of and tina
ought 10 be good enough for us :"
When asked as to the health OF Mr.
Chapman:
81 am very thankful TO say that M
Chapman has so far recovered that
WAS able TO give her a European rip
this summer. Mrs. Chapman, 10 com
pany with +. A, Moves, president OF III,
Western Maine Festival association
Mrs. Noyes and their daughter, Mis-
Julia Noyes, sailed for Europe, Wednes
day of last week from New York oil
the Holland-Amercan liner, Rotterdam
They will visit Paris, London, Berlil
and many other of the leading Europesl
centers OF music and will return abou
the latter part OF July. About the frs
Of July, II all goes well with The Main
festival, hope to 20 over and Join then
for u few weeks when shall look 70
new artists for the Maine Music FestiVa
Of 1906. We shall all return togel he
about the latter part Of July in season
70 receive Nine Eames at my farm il
Bethel where we hope to give our world
famous prima donna taste of our III
riyaled Maine summer before she sing
at the festivals iu the autumn
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25
knights of Pythias.

The Grand lodge of Knights of Pythi-
as met at Portland, Wednesday Of lasl
week. Merton L. kimbsll of Norway
was elected grand chancellor and Willis
B, Hall of Caribou grand vice chancellor,
The other officers elected were
Grand prelate. Edward c. Plummer,
Bath grand keeper OF records and seal.
w. +. Kicker, Portland grand master OF
exchequer, Col. +. {. MilIiken, Port.
land grand master at arms, James E.
Lunt, Hallowell; grand inner guard,
Clarence A. Richards, Waldoboro; grand
outer guard, A. H. Chandler, COlumbis
Falls.
Grand Keeper of Records and Seal w
+. Kicker of Portland reported there art
l29 lodges with total membership OF
l5,270 The receipts OF subordinate
lodges were Sl05 070; disbursements for
relief, 1872 S34, and for current expenses,
$73 3,295. The assets are Cash o.
hand, Sl5,Gl2; Investments. $l54 443
real estate, 1922 S84; paraphernalis
Slll 434 total, 404 ,373
The committee on credentials reported
about 800 representatives snd member
present. The Grand Lodge rank wa
conferred upon lob past chsncellors
Grand Vice Chance l1r John P. Scott
aud @ K. r. and :. Charles A. Gross Il
the Massachusetts domain, were irtrt
duced and addressed the convention.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25
Rowdoin Commencement

Commencement week at Bowdoin will
be observed as follows:
June IS Baccalaureate sermon, Sun
dav, 4 p. M.
June l9-Annual prize speaking, Mon
day, s p. m.
June 20-Class Day exercises, Tues
day, 10 II. M, 3 p. M, and p. III.
June 2l--Commencemen exercises OF
the Medical school, Wednesday, $50 a
M, Memorial hall; annual meeting OF
the Phi Beta Kappa society, II u. m.
Alumni room, Hubbard hall; the presi
dents reception, to IL p. ~, Hubbard
hall.
June 22-Annual meeting of the Alum
nj association, Thursday, a. IN. the
commencement exercises of the college
1870 a. M; commencement dinner
II. 30 n. m.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25
Rockefeller's Money.

The matter of acceptance OF Rookie
feller's money by churches has been
pretty thoroughly ventilated of late and
mauy arguments published, pro and con.
The following appears to US TO be very
sensible comment upon the topc by
Rev. DR.. Thomas Sims, pastor of a Con-
gregational church in Melrose, Mass. in
a recent sermon on Tainted Money"
During recent months the public eye
has been resting with microscope scru-
tiny on the famous president of the
Standard Oil Company, and the one thing
that seems TO have been revealed is that
the private life and domestic and re-
ligious character of this man has always
been without reproach; faithful hus-
band, tender father, confederate
friend, bountlful benefactor, a loyal
member OF the church, he is perfect
constellation OF personal virtues. Ga
that side of his character John d. Rock
efeler is more worthy to be canonzed
than half Of the saints of the church" ="
Dr. Sims found his subject in Timothy,
vi, 8: "But they that will be rich fall
into temptation and 3 snare, aid into
many foolish and hurtful lusts, which
drown men in destruction and peril
tion.o
Speaking of the man as president Of
the Standard Oh Company DR.. Sims
said:
"As president of the Standard Oh
Company Mr.. Rockefeller stands ar
rsigned in book and magazine, in pam
phlet and newspapers and In popular
estimation as the head of one of the
most rapacious, cruel aud unscrupulous
financial combinations in human history .
Testimony is redundant and explicit and
public aud uncontradicted that this com
bination has deliberately crushed out of
existence hundreds of valuable bust
nesses simply that it might have n
monopoly. In the process il has broken
hearts and desolated lives innumerablt.
Meanwhile il has coerced railways,
bought up Legislatures, borne perjur' d
witness in the courts and held whole
States by the throat, compelling the IN
to do it service.
"In so far as the acceptance of the
recent gift of Mr.. Rockefeller to the
American Board is concerned, | can See
nothing for the board but to accept. They
led MIR. Rockefeller up to it with assur-
ances that it would be accepted, and
they cannot desert him now just TO es-
cape criticism
''Shall rich men whose financial meth
ods are unchristisn be allowed TO cou-
tribute to Christian institutions? | be-
lieve that we should not solicit their
gifts; neither must we advertise their
donations, nor 10 any other way flatIer
or applaud or honor them; but if, with.
out solicitation and without the promise
of hattering exploitation, these rich men
come forward and freely offer their
money do not see who has the author
ity TO reject Ii. lG does not appear to
me that either priest or minister, pope
or missionary secretary has the right TO
repel such offers.
Amy serious attempt to discriminate
would result in endless injustice and
mischief"
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25
Low Rate Excursion
To California and the Lewis and Clsrl
Exposition.

To California and the Lewis and Clsrt
Exposition.
Personally conducted excursions u
the Pacific coast and the Lewis and
Clark Exposition are being arranged b.
Mr. Z I. Bowler, Bethel, Maine. The
first one will start from Portland, Maine,
July 5 The route Is VIA the Maine
Central through the White Mountains.
joining the Grand Trunk at North STRAIT
ford, Y, Il.
From Chicago the route is via Denver
aud Salt Lake City, thence 10 Portland
and the Yellowstone Park route, east
Three days will be spent at Denver and
Colorado springs, visltiI z the Garden
of the Gods. and taking the famous
cripple creek trip. a day will be
spent at Salt Lake City, with organ Ie-
cltal at the noted Mormon Tabernacle
and nearly TWO weeks 10 California,
Oregon and Washington
The round trip with all expenses in
eludng fares, sleeping-cars, meals en-
route, hotels and side trips, Is $l6Z 81
from Portland This s the lowest price
ever named from ocean TO ocean, being
less than two cents per mile. with all
meals, hotels side trlps, and sleeping
CARS thrown IN. This affords an excel
lent opportunity for any who have a
desire 10 Visit the West To do So al
very little expense. Another party vii
be taken later, and return with The
second Parties interested can write (.
Mr.. Bowler.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25
Resolutions of Respect.

Whereas our Heavenly Father in His
infinite wisdom has removed from our
grange our worthy and esteemed sister,
Augusta Cross, therefore be it
ReSolued, That in the death Of Sister
Cross, Somerset grange has lost wor-
thy member and the family a kind aud
loving wife aud mother.
Rcsoired That we as grange extend
to the bereayed family our heartfelt
sympathy aud as token of respect to
our departed sister that we drape our
charter In mournil for 30 days.
ReSolred, That these resolutions be
placed on our records, and copy sent
to the family. also TO the SOMERSET RE
PORTER, and TO the Bangor Commercial
for publication.
A. b. Coll, Committee
ROXIE B. CARR, on
SUSIE l.. EVERETT, J Resolutions.
Norridge May 20, 1905.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25
Eastern Star.

The l3 b annual meeting of the Graz d
Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, WAS
convened in Roekland, the 18th inst, for
two days session. Mrs. Grace NJ.
Ames of Farmingdale, grand matron ahd
executive head of the order OF Main,
presided. The attendance was large.
The election of officers resulted rs
follows
Grand matron, Mrs. Lille M. Niles,
Hallowell.
Grand patron, William E. Willard
Portland.
Associate grand matron, Mrs. Helen
Sleeper, Sabattus
Associate grand patron, Albert II
Newbert, Rocklaud.
Grand secretary, Mrs. Annetta II.
Hooker, BiddefOrd.
Grand treasurer, Mrs. Rose d. Emery,
Augusta.
Grand conduetress, Ms. NJ. Elizabeth
Speack, Bar Harbor.
Associate grand conductress, Mrs. K
Estelle Kershaw. Auburn.
Grand Secretary Mrs. Annette II
Hooper OF Biddeford, reported total
membership OF 10, ,442, which is gain OF
1889 for the year, There were l345 iui
tiatious, Il chapters instituted and pc
titions received for eight new chapters.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25
A Splendid Chance.

Everybody who is weak, delicate or
sickly wants to get we'll. Dr.. Greene,
of "a Temple Place, Boston, Mass,
makes a specially of treating patients
through letter correspondence. The
wisest thing all suffering people can do
is to write the Doctor, stating just how
they feel, mentioning every symptom of
which they complain, and he will an
swer the letter, explaining each symptom
and describing the case so thoroughly
that patients understand their complaint
as well as though they had talked with
the Doctor He makes his explanations
so clear that they connot help but under
stand Just what als them, and he tells
exactly what to do to get we'll. 1t saves
a journey to the city and Doctors fees,
and costs nothing. DR.. Greene is the
most successful specialist in curing nerv-
GUS and chronic diseases He is the
discoverer of that wonderful medicine
DR.. Green's Nervura blood and nerve
remedy. Thousands are being cured
through his perfect system of letter cor
respondence. 1t has been proved sue
cessful.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25
No More Gift Schemes.

TO make clear the position of the post
Office department as 10 what shall coh-
stitute newspaper, as determined by
the regulations pertaining to second
class matter, Third Assistant Postmaster
General Madden has issued instructions
supplemental TO those OF April 10 last
intended as response to various in
quiries and hypothetical questions put To
the department by ne Pspaper publish
ers. After stating that uuder the law
The enclosure of matter Of Il higher elias :
with matter of a lower class subjects the
whole to a higher rate, and that the law
applies as well "when an alleged supple
ment is not supplement, but really
matter Of another class" and quoting thu
law relating to supplements, the in-
structions say:
''In all cases where application is
made for Information, postmasters may
state that the above law, which will he
Administered after September |, mex,
according 10 its plain intent, provides
that supplement, TO be mailable with n
newspaper or periodical at the second
class rates must, as the word indicates,
be in truth 'supplement, as such II
must be "germane" 10 the publication ;
and it must be matter supplied in orde'
TO complete that to which it is alleged
to be supplement"
VT the publishers to give or sell to
the purchasers of his publication SOM
extraneous thing, like a calendar, cur
out picture, lithograph, pamphlet, etc,
he is not prevented from doing 80, bur
upon such things when sent in the mails,
he must like every other ritize1 pay the
legal rate of postage.
"Postmasters must not regard these
instructions as to supplements as atfec
ing the constituent sections or parts
of publication iseued ip sections OI
parts. II there be any abuse In this
latter regard it will be treated separ.
ately.n
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25

Nearly all disease germs tia. hnd
lodRment in the syttem gain entrance
with the air We breath, or through D41
food and dliuk
II the stomach and digesti4e otgaHs
be weak, 81 la food does not readily
digest they wi contain sour. sflfnv
fermennng mass al ideal spot for the
disease germs to grow and spread
through the whole system
II You suffer with headache, back
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25
Good Family Liniment

Every family should be supplied with
bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm
For cuts, bruises, burns, scalds and simi'
lar injuries, which are of frequent oc-
currerce, there is nothing so good. II
soothes the wound and not only gives
instant relief from pain, but causes the
parts to heal in about one third the time
required by the usual treatment. AS il
is an antiseptic all danger from blood
poisoning is avoided Sold by g. r.
Fogg, Skowhegan, l.. c. Williams
Athens; Sullivan Newton, Jackman.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25
CArd of Thanks

wish 10 thank ALI of the very kind
friends who rendered me aid during the
Illness and death ~ NV wife and esp ci.
ally the members of Mohican Tribe, It,
dependent Order of Red Men, for the
beautiful flowers.
MATTHEW n. tLARk.
SkoMhegAn, MAY 25, 1908.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25
HOW GERM DISEASES START,
lie with Weak Stomachs in Continual State Of Danger.

ache, variable appetite, nausea gLaa.ng
At tie p.t II the stomach "a ~ eklu
5ear'-bufn, furfed tongue, s.eep.r-sn. g.,
ahd general debility, II shows that tas
stomach bar 1een oyerworked aud ae4z-
ened. A Fifty cent box Of Mona ta5.e',
~ p'ge 4aicE and speedy relief
Ak y Backu4m, one Of the most
reliable df1gg - IN ~konhtgan 20 show
Fa7 hs s'tpng guarantee uuder WaIet
II a. Il ..y.Aa
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25
Cleared for Action.

When the body is cleared for action
by DR.. Kings New Life Pills, you can
tell 1t by the bloom of health on the
cheeks the brightness of the eyes; the
firmness of the flesh and muscles: the
buoyancy of tho mind. Try them At
Geo. E SIMPSONS drug store, 25 cents
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25
SOMERSET PICK.UPS.

Roller Skating is growing exceedingly
popular in Fairfield. the old as well as
the young participating in It's enjoyment
A. b. Page accompanied by Lafayette
Bray of >hawmut eft, last week, for
Cuba They expect to be away some
time
The canning factory in Fairfield is
making preparations for next season Z
work. Three loads of corn cans have
Just come from New York, for use in
the factory.
Through the generosity of the mem.
beIs of stephen Davis Relief Corps,
Pittsfeld, flag has been proyided Tor
the use of the grammar schools OF the
town, to be used at the new school
building on North Lancey street
The question OF diphtheria or pneu.
monia has been raised by the board Of
health in the case OF the death Of Floyd.
the only child of MI and Mrs. Fred
Seekins in Ptttsfed The Iittle fellow
was three years old, and died after a
sickness of two days. The home on
Middle street is quarantned.
Skowhegan Council 81 Nasons will go
to Pittstield, Friday afternoon, june 2,
on the afternoon train 10 work the
Council degrees on twenty five or more
candidates. Reaching there al IS they
will proceed to Meridian bail. nj work
the first degree At 6.30 they viii ad-
jouru for a banquet, aud then return to
the hall to perform the other TIVE de-
grees in the evening. several grand Of
deers and other guests will be present
Thursday evening, May II, Bethlehem
Chapter, O. f. ). of Pittsfeld entertain
ed a, It's lodge rooms, FIreside Chapter
If Clinton, Nokoms Chapter of New
polt. and representatives. of the chapters
at ekuW hogan, Canaan, Machias, Gith-
moud, Liberty, Fairfield anu Dexter
Work was performed on two caudi-
dates, Mrs w NJ. Bigelow, ana Ats.
Linden lancaster by Fireside Chapter
of Clinton. This Clinton Chapter Las
been organized only a few months, AMI
WAS instituted under the direction et
Bethlehem hapter.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25

sudden attack at night of some form of
Bowel Complaint may come 10 anyone. Every
family should be provided with bottle of Dr.
SETH ARSoLD's BALsAM
War; nted by G. K. Fogg. N-29
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25
A GuARANTEEn CrKE FoK PILES

Itching. Blind, bleeding or Protruding Piles,
Druggists refund money Il PAZO OINTMENT
fails to cure any case no matter OF how long
standing, IN { to IA days. First application gives
ease and rests soc. II your druggist hasn't it
send SOC In stamps and 1t will be forwarded post
6m46 paid by Paris Medicine Co., st. 10 uis, Mo