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The Somerset reporter., 1907-06-20
Commencement Week,
Its Thirty-third Annual Observance by
the Skowhegan High School and
Bloomfield Academy

'Skowhegan never experienced a
more delightful week for commence
ment season nor were these impor-
tant exercises ever planned in better
taste or more perfectly
A series of thunder storms are as
much to be expected during COM
mencement week as are the showers
of Memorial Day but there was no
sign of electrical disturbance last
week, and Thursday and Friday,
Junior and senior days, were perfect
samples of Names most beautiful
June weather. There was rather
more than the usual interest in these
important school events and a con-
siderable number of visitors from
other towns were guests of various
Skowhegsn families for the week.
A number of former graduates of the
school also planned their annual
home coming SO as to be here for
commencement week, to attend the
junior exhibition and the commence
ment evening and to renew acquaint-
ances at the alumni banquet.
The exercises of both Thursday and
Friday evening were in Grange hall.
The audience on Thursday evening
for the junior exhibition filled every
seat and for graduation night the
number attending was more than
could gain entrance. Kendall's or
chestra played both evenings, also for
the dancing at Milburn hall on junior
and senior night. They were otter
applauded and their work formed, as
it invariably does, most admirable
musical setting for the events which
it accomp anied.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-06-20

After only few months service on
The bench, having been appointed
Associate Justice last December,
hon. Charles F. Woodland died at his
nome in Bangor on Monday, at the
age OF SO. A true and stalwart man
mas passed on. Honest and incorrup-
uole, sincere and earnest, learned in
'he law, his death is a distinct loss to
me bench, and the people of Maine.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-06-20

that counting the sheep ranges tribu-
tary to Nevada there would be more
than 100000 pounds of wool shipped
from the State this year.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-06-20
Church Notes.


Fssias'-e - Man Street
Sunday services: Las morning worship.
= O'clock, sunday >c1o9L Christian In
aeayaF meeting a .. Ica.se service al :.
There Viii - lawn parry ~ ,he primary
department ct :ae s1hfag sch2o. a; the par
sonage, SataI a afternoon, tom : o.
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81 Madison afsa :. -. II stormy me
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BETHANY BAtEls1 CHakCH.
Gssss NFf7.4Y, Faster.
=, fss'oea=e. &c daa's5a Avenue. 49,,
MgfH-l.s SER q io'3,' may srii9ol
al Ia Christian haaeatzf 6; .. Evening
se[Etee q; :
IKE SUI 81 q ne service >-n.as even
NJ = ie-'.hs y Z hes-s.
FIRST BAIE,sT.
e.. Taz-azfz LYY's fa-=-, Pt==.v.
Morning worship a. 1898. singing ~ ne
ehctus creit enier Ire direction Of Mrs.
Patio steward. sunday >eaoOi a, Il O'clock.
Young Peoples meeting a, o cl-es. Cos
pei praise service at : oil - T. II.
PRAYER meeting nIgt. .; SC.
IC lG4l44- Id 49, Liz y 'iE : mn
meets al o'ciqes >-a..ay afternoons.
The sunday morning ops @i!l be The
AfteT.glOw 4 Nas,shea Laws, and the even
ing Inc ifoi'sa. Ne.
he 4. -. |. ". sill BE present q; me
morning service. >ft-.aI maslc al eth
services.
CENTENARY Ms. .a.- EH,caHAL.
K.v F,e- 4. Ie,ts.. Psst7r.
Ks,.des-e, : lssaa Avenae.
Morning servi-e, tcA5. bihie S.aty. -
O'clock. lan.Jr Epw5r.h League. ) clock;
Epworth League, o.c.ack. Erase and
PRAYER service, az o'cl-us. Class meeting,
Tuessay. &c. Church PRAYER meeting %
night, 80.
he s-o}eS' u .i'e morning sss'--s WI. IS
-. AZ IN -. 80 - 49, s;,,.rc
Tbs -, e,,sav sysT'no wi - w.
VI Issas 10 )" Sner,eI rnrs;, =, -.
evenings service
A, 49, sabbath ,l.,.y = ao,r.-s I'D
lo,, - k@vs ~ ,..ls - 80 -, .or,,5s,e
r,o,r.,, Z, ct,fs-ar., nv H. rls,fs-r,
80. Gar,s,a-y Ve,bod.s, church was rra.
fnsejy 6eSora,e5 VIII sewers and annie
llo,so,,,s ~ f.,rs f,-,,;,c > scl.na;s SCI.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-06-20

A great figure in National life has
been removed by the death in Wash
ington of the venerable Senator Nor
gan of Alabama, at the age of ST
years. The South as we'll as the
North recognizes no dead line in the
matter of craftsmanship. Mr.. Nor
gan served throughout the Civil war,
as an officer of the Confederate army.
AS United States senator he has had
80 years of uninterrupted service, and
little while ago was reelected for
commanding attitude in the upper
branch of our National Congress, and
was frequently on his feet in debate
Our country has made very salts
factory and advantageous tariff agree
ment with Germany, as announced IL
the proclamation issued by the Presi-
dent Under the new compact, which
will not terminate by limitation il
twelve months but will last until il
has been denounced by one of the
parties, no less than 96.7 per cent OF
the total exports of American prod
ucts to the German Empire will con-
tinue to enjoy in that country the
treatment of the most favored nation
whether such products are on the free
list or enter under the lowest rates ac-
corded to the like products of any
other foreign State.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-06-20
SHARKS.

Axel Erickson, has been on the
sick list for two weeks and is report
The Somerset reporter., 1907-06-20

The last murder in Waterville be
iofe the present one was considerably
more than half a century ago, when
Or Coolidge murdered his friend
matthew's. There was such intense in =
'erest in the case the trial was held in
we old Congregationalist church, in
augusta, which was afterwards struck
oY lightning and burned. Coolidge
was a handsome man, and the ladies
sent him bouquets of flowers.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-06-20

AS was to be expected, the end OF
the Russian Duma cor Parliament
has come. The Gar has dissolved
that body and ordered new elections
in September. He has broken faith
with the people, but they seem to
tamely submit, so accustomed are
they TO being ground down under the
heels of a merciless despotism. He
has made new election laws, which
shut out the common people of his
realm. There was talk of a general
strike, but the Social Revolutionists
have declared against it, at a con-
ference held Monday night. Still, the
country is in distressed and uncer-
tain condition, and revolt may come
at any time.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-06-20

ESrrRep As SECOND CLASS MAIL MATTER.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-06-20

The second peace conference of the
world opened at The Hague on Satur-
day. Something in a preliminary
way was attained at the first con-
ference, but good deal is expected
from this. Don't let any of us who
are looking for white winged peace
in the future, be disappointed if our
expectations are not fully realized.
All the governments of both Ameri-
cas- are represented. In his speech
opening the conference NJ. Nellidoff,
the Russian delegate, said that uni
versal peace and disarmament were
unattainable, but he believed that
better method for the judicial adjust
ment of international disputes was
possible. Germany will of course be
with Russia in maintaining a large
navy, while the most civilized and
enlightened nations on the earth,
Great Britain and the United States,
favor limited ornaments. So that
unanimity at the conference cannot
be expected, when SO many of the
nations are in favor of peace while
their fists are doubled up.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-06-20
Junior Evening.

Juuiol Evening.
The stage was tastefully decorated
in preparation for the Junior exercises
on Thursday evening, evergreens
completely covering the space be-
meath the foot lights, and palms, ferns,
potted plants and cut flowers being
arranged under the proscenium arch
and about the wings with very pleas
ing effect. The class colors, red and
white being utilized wherever poss-
IDLE, Over the stage appeared the
Latin words for the motto of the
class, "He conqueIs who conquers
himself"
The program, which we give in full
below, was divided into musical num-
bers and recitations and a comedy in
a manner to secure tine height of in
terest and entertainment for the en-
tire evening. 1t proceeded from
number to number without direction
of a master of ceremonies, each par
ticipant performing his or her part at
the proper time without announce
ment. Every part of the program
was literally applauded and the
young people sure of having fully
met the highest expectation of their
parents and their friends. Miss Edith
NJ. Brown, who has now concluded
her second year as teacher of Eng
lish and vocal expression at the
Skowhegan High school has had en-
tire charge of the training of both
classes and the pupils speak of her
ability and faithful effort in the high
est terms
The Somerset reporter., 1907-06-20
Senior Evening.

Long before the hour named for the
beginning of the program Friday even
ing every seat in Grange hall was
filled with those who had come to
witness the graduation of the class of
1907. The decorations were much
the same as on the previous evening,
except that the motto of the senior
class, "Strive toward perfection" ex
pressed in Latin, hung above the
stage, and the class colors of 1907, blue
and brown, had replaced the colors
of the junior class.
At O'Clock the juniors entered,
marched to the section of seats re-
served for them under the leadership
of their marshal, Elmer Nolin. The
seniors filed in in the same formal
manner and were guided to their
seats on the stage by their master of
ceremonies, Frank E. Davis. Prin
cipal D. II. Perkins also took his seat
on the stage, and with him. General
Isaac DYER and S. w. Gould Esq, the
latter gentlemen being trustees of
Bloomfield Academy and represent
ing that institution.
The program as given hereafter was
carried out under direction of Mr..
Perkins. The essays and class parts
were all of high order and justify
Continued on Page Seven
The Somerset reporter., 1907-06-20
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The Somerset reporter., 1907-06-20

'GOWDEh AND fAi GHES.
A Comedy in Two Acts
The CAST
Mr.. Richard Garter, Virginia Gentleman.....
=................ Arthur A. Jewett
Mistress Carter his wife - Harriet {. Lcavltt
Agnes Carter, their daughter. Ethel E, Healy
Betty Sinclair, her irend..... Gladys NJ. MePheers
Prudence Hopewell, Quakeress Vera NJ. Bearce
Lady Seraphna Burngame, English Lady.
....-. '.....'.+......''.... Grace Jewett
Sir Charles Aawley, an old Beau Alfred 7. N,orrill
Capt Edward PayOn' Copp ,5,, F. Elmer NOlin
Lieut.. Robert Burns Officers Reginald f. Foss
Geraninm Servants I'M, IN the Florence r. Brooks
Gabriel, Of Mr.. Garter William f, Clifford
scene-Liying-ro at Clenview the estate Of Nj.
Garter.
Junior evening closed with dancing
at Milburn hall under the auspices of
the class of 1907 participated in by
large company of the members OF the
and their friends until late hour.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-27
THE PEACEMAKER

It's uothng q the kind" said Larkins. hotly.
I'm training en- for race. that's all. They're
just going 10 who's the best runner
Morgan, disregarding the publican, looked 70
others for information.
It's cutie right" said a bystander You
believe me. can't you?"
''Whens il going II be?" asked Morgan
I dent know. said the other, turning away.
You ought TO be ashamed Of yourselves" said
Morgan warmly. It's bad enough 10 make
couple Of men fight what don't want TO without
telling a lot Of lies about #"
IT'S none O your business" said Larkins.
lily. Ask questions and you'll have lies
You'll get some idea into that cad Of yours and
then 60 and split and have it stopped"
Il never told Of anything in my life said Nor
gan. sharply My mates here know that That
amt my way. My ways persuasion and example.
not forcing people 10 do what I want
There's a purse O. fifteen and six made up for
the winner" said Larkins. turning away and
whispering the news TO Gubbs. THE spot for the
picnic'n made known later Them what's
in the know is respectfully asked TO keep their
mouths shut to trouble all round
He back 10 his bar. and the other men.
after standing about a bit strolled of one by one
TO their teas Mr.. Morgan OF the last
to leave. and went far Tarbut's door with
him tell him anecdote OF man who was
struck behind the ear in fight and killed on the
spot
stored Mr.. Gubbs 20 his wonted serenity Of mind.
and he awoke at o'clock feeling determined TO
shake hands with Tarbut and let the matter drop.
persistent hammerfng at the door. which gradu-
silly got louder and louder. interfering with his
meditations. he reused Mrs Ciubbs. who sleep
ing peacefully and with some asperity bade her
get up and stop il.
IT'S Mr IArkins. Joe" said the lady. hastily
withdrawing her head from the window.
Mr.. Gubbs sat I'D in bed. and then with a mighty
New-York tribune., 1907-01-27
BY w. w. JACOBS.

cold spongng. both parties were we'll pleased
with each other.
The businesske nature of these proceedings was
keeny appreciated by the Inhabitants of the hshing
quarter Fights had happened before and doubt
less would again. but they were mere rougn-and-
tumble affairs and over before any proper excite
ment could be worked up. The purse had steadily
mounted up TO 35 shillings, and the betting varied
from day to day.
Each man had his knot Of supporters, and en-
thusiasm had reached such a pitch that Guoos,
who was naturally of retiring disposition, had
10 take his matutnal rub before quite circle OF
admirers. Opposition the part Of the ladies'
was baked by continuing to alude to the affair as
a race though Mrs. Gubbs.- who got up one morn
ing TO her man run, went home In state OF
mind bordering upon stupefaction.
An uneasy feeling caused by the anxiety
Of the excellent Mr.. Morgan TO discover the time
and place Of meeting. No information was anordeo
him. and as he had Indignantly denied any inten-
ton of giving the alarm the gentlemen interested
were much exercised as 10 the reasons Tor ms Gu
riosity.
The battle was fixed for a Saturday evening. the
two trainers, after much wordy warfare having
relected q site which Mr.. Larkins insisted uau
h.-n made purposely by nature with a view 10
ar,airs Of the kind Lofty cliffs hid II from view
and the ground ITSELF consisted OF turf so soft ano
snorsv that I.arkins predicted that Tarbut Wouo
hounce up from II like an india runner Dali Inc
rrncIDals expressed themselves as satished though
their nigzardiness the after of thanks Tor the
.-o,hl. which had been taken over the arrange
n.nts formed food for sation for the train
ers all tho way home.
The boats got IN early Friday afternoon with
their FISH The catch was small and soon disposed
~ and then the attentive trainers rescuing their
No., from admirers who were feeling their arms
ana putting leading questots as TO their wind
and state OF mind, sent them indoors with concise
instructions as to they were to spend the last
evening Larkins oficiously sent his man on Tor
New-York tribune., 1907-01-27

should e be a-layng in comfort in is bed while
I'm catching cold bathing and killing myself run
nng?
Don't you be n fool" said Larkins affection
ately pa ting him the shoulder. Gene into my
place when you have time and I'll put the gloves
on with YOU a bit; and be careful what sou eat,
mind. else you'll undo all the good I've done you e"
II it is possible for man to expectn-ate sa-cas-
tically. Mr.. Gubbs achieved that feat
Only TWO cups of tea with your breakfast" con-
tinued Larkirs solemny. and greens for
dinner. and IN send you In one pint Of old ale
every day free gratis
The tersty OF Mr.. Gubbss features relaxed. and
he smiled family he rose and accompanied his
friend back. Larkins him to his door, and
after explaining auentIy 10 Mrs Gubbs that her
husband was training for gave her explicit
instructions to his diet. and departed.
It a OF much joy to Mr.. Larkins
though he was unable to persuade Guhbs 10 share
in his feelings that Tarbut's trainer satisfied
with less vigorous system for his man. He let
Tarbut OFF with a cold spOngfng rising. and
as Tarbut had his own ideas TO what constituted
New-York tribune., 1907-01-27

yawn rose and. pushing open the easement again.
gazed Indignantly at the small publican, who was
standing below keeping up an incessant rapping on
the door with a small
Morning, Mr.. Larkins sir said Gubbs sniff
1ng the cool morning air
"Halloa,' said Larkins. looking up. This won't
do. you know. You're wasting time You ought to
be up and by now"
I've changed my mind" said Gubbs leaning out
and speaking in low voice 10 defeat the intentions
OF Mrs. Gubbs. who looking. Il dreamt
killed Tarbut, an it's give such a fright that
I've resolved not to fight"
That's all right said Larkins. brskly: dreams
always go by coatraries."
We'll. there amt much comfort in that" said
Gabbs. who was anxious TO get back TO his warm
bed. sharply.
You dress and come down." said the ilnperous
Larkins. You ought 10 be ashamed OF yourself
after all the trouble I'm taking on your behalf
Mr Gubbs rubbed his eyes and pondered
whats the towel for?' ne demanded suspiciously
Rub you down with after you've bat5ed," said
the other.
..Bathed?' said MI Gubbs. with emphasis
.Bathed? What for?"
Training" replied Mr. Larkins. Hurry up"
81 don't believe old Bullock's going make Tar
but bathe." said Gubhs, shivering; ITS weaken
ing"
''You do as you're told" said the autocratic
Larkins Bullock don't know nothing about it,
Mr. Gubbs sighed and withdrew his head, and
explaining TO his astonished wife that he going
for a little stroll glOonliy dressed himself and
Joined his trainer below.
shoulders back" said the small publican
Head up
New-York tribune., 1907-01-27

He led the down n the beach. and tgnor-
ing the looks Of aversion which Mr.. Gubbs he
slowed upon the silver stood by while ne dis
rohed and picked his painfully over the shingle
N the edge Of the water. II was bright morning
but somewhat chill and Mr.. Gubbss breathless
easpings furnished excellent clew TO the tenn
perature of the water
How do you feel?" inquired Mr.. Iarkns. anx-
iously, as he rubbed him down.
Il feel in said the other. shiverng.
You'll feel better when you've had your run
said Iarkns. cheerily.
"'Ad my w-w-wot?" inquired Mr.. Gubbs star
ing him extensively and rubbing himself furious
~ with the towel
Your run, repeated Larkns, sternly. You
don't want your I'll hold that. And mind
I don't want YOU go running like steam en-
gne or a runaway horse"
Il wasn't goin to-" said Gubbs.
Just trot easy" continued the other. ''for about
half a mile. Go far that gate over there
then rest two minutes and trot back again"
His manner dictatorial that Mr.. Gubbs,
New-York tribune., 1907-01-27
Illustrated Bits

a short, sharp walk after his tea. and later on.
geing to the quay. found that Bullock had given
his man the same instructions.
Don't you go worrying of EN-. mind. said
Iarxins stcrnly TO the group Fan let EN- have an
easy time of Il tomorrow IN the boats Both OF
EN- he added. generously.
Spoke Ike a Briton. Mr.. Iarkns,' said an old
fisherman.
What want is fair play and no favor" said
Mr. L.arkns. ''Its 70 be genuine sporting affair
No bad blood anything Of that kind. After the
little affair, all what go 10 see it are welcome to
one drink at my expense.
ITS time my man was hack" said Bullock. look
ing up the road which led the cliffs II told
him to go just as lar as the ground and back"
old Peter Morean's gone down to the place. too.
think pped small lad in huge boots Il saw
i'm following of Tarout"
The landlord of the Three Fishers started
uneasly ITS my mind" he said. in a melan-
choIy voice. that that blessed cid teesotaler'll
have the thing stopped. He'll tell the police or
something
spoken before Me an Peter was boys together.
nm he's nevsr Gone anything O that sort in his
life Before old Peter got religious there was moth
ing he liked better than To see hsht. or TO take
part in one either. an IT'S mt opinion he'd like 20
see this one, only he don't like to say so"
'Wcn. ne won't" said Larkias sriIniy: 1t may
be as you say. but We're not going to take any
risks
Conversation became general and IN view of the
nearness OF the event animated. but stil the two
g!adators failed to put in appearance.
Hes OVERRIDING IL. that's what he is" said My.
LarkIas referring TO the ardent Gubbs. You can
ave a man too willing. ae'h so and knock his
self up"
The small boy come up his big boots gathering
over the stones, and. shading his eyes with his
bands gazed along the road. The other men. fol-
lowing HIS saw three advancing lovingly arm
in arm toward them.
TIT can't be old Morgan with EN-" said Mr..
Iarkns
1T is. though" said the old fisherman. peering
through screwed-up eyes They've made IL up
through old Peter, that's wet they've done. He's
been talking at 'em and getting at EN-, and now
there won'r be no fight"
New-York tribune., 1907-01-27
Minneapolis Journal

ms away again Then TarbuJ caught Gubbs Ons
in the bread-ba-in the wind-and then followed up
on his law and knocked him down again. II was
disgusting spectacle"
Must ha' been" said a detected voice.
After that there was twelve more rounds. con-
tinued the narrator "sOme times Tarbut had the
best Of IT, and sometimes tiUbDs. Roth men was
very determined and fought fair 1t was good.
solid hard hitting and they marked all over
before they'd finished. once GUbbs gave Tarhnt
blow the heart. and thought he wouldn't GET
UP TO time"
Il wouldn't II YOU hadn't blowed water into my
face out OF that puddle" said Tarbut
"It was a most disgusting Spectacle" scid Sir.
Peter Morgan hurredly.
Seems TO me- began LarEi1s, ferociously
Two fine strong men, stripped 70 the waist. hard
as nails. knocking each Ocher about for money.
said MIR. Morgan. They're never 'gO!ng 60 fsnr
any more I made en- promise they wouIdn'I
They're good friends now; amt you, lads?
With an utter disregard OF the feelings OF the by
standers the two shook hands.
And though l regard fshting with horror con-
cluded Mr.. Morgan, bearniEg on them. i think
that as il was a bargain. you should divide ths
purse between EN-
They won't ger a fer5hing OF it," said Ar.
Larkins expIOsveIy. unless you like 20 give il %
EN- out Of your own pocket
"Mer said Mr. Morgan. opening his eyes
Why
should say If any nan ever 'ad IS shilIings worth
of sport all hisseIf. have: and what's raora.
you know IT, Mr.. Peter Morgan"
The peacemaksr sighed. and. turning led his
charges gently away. The crowd watched them as
ssr as the Three Fishers" and Observing that
they detached themselves by force from their guide
and friend. crossed the road and followed them N
New-York tribune., 1907-01-27

remembering In time hts AT the Three Fish
ers swallowed something he going say
and IL nearly strong enough TO choke him
and set off at strange. weird gait toward the
indicated goal He reached it as last. and after
long two minutes started back again In response
TO the semaphore-like appeals of the enthusiastic
Larkins.
I've got my work cut ont for me. s>e,"
said the latter his victim. putting and blowing
sat down on the ground. But IN get you
in trim. and you keep quiet about it. l don't
want Bullock TO know
Why not?" demanded Mr.. Gubbs
Because he'd train Tarbut the same way said
Larkins, with cunning grin.
We'll, why shouldn't Tarbut ave doing same
as me? said Mr.. Gubhs, vindictvely Why
New-York tribune., 1907-01-27
ONE woMAN,s MlsnoM.

/ suppose" said Mrs De Style, that We may a.
We'll send Miss Uppson solid silver tea set Tor ,
WeuGlng present
yes, that would be very rice" reJolned aar
daugnrer '.I3y the way, she told she didn't m
tend TO have the list OF presents published IN the
uapSEs. as she considered Il Vugag.
ssrhat hefug the case continued Mrs De 3tytaL
well send her a set of plated spoons. ."-ChtoA0o
NeWA