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The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30
VERY OLD DISPUTE
WITH CANADA
Commission Needed To
Interpret Treaty

1t is expected that the next session
of the commission for the adjudica-
ton of the St John river troubles be-
tween the United States and Canada
will be held in Calais early in Jan
uary.
At the time of the appointment of
this commission few persons real
lied the great Importance of its work.
By the great majority it was thought
to be matter of a couple of weeks
investigation, another fortnight in
preparing a report and then finis
could be written.
Instead of being simply the de-
termining if booms In the river at
Van Buren were violations of the
Ashburton treaty the work has been
found to be of greater latitude. In
this connection it can be said that
devolves the work of determining the
rights of both countries make their
reports 1t will be of such a character
that 1t will be easy to get at the rights
of all concerned.
Primarily the object Is to ascertain
If the mill owners at Van Buren, have
exceeded their rights under the treaty
of 1912 Upon this point the people
of New Brunswick seem to have
wrong grasp of the proposition. In
some way they have convinced them
selves that the matter for settlement
for which the commission was named,
was that of the Chamberlain lake dam
and Telos canal in Maine, which, they
maintain, divert the natural head
waters of the st. John river to Penob-
scot river. 1t can scarcely be ques-
toned but what that proposition en-
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30
AT THE CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH.


The entertainment and Christmas
tree at the Congregational church
Friday evening passed off very sue
cessfully and Elmer E. Harris, as
Santa Claus, pleased both young and
old. Perhaps the most interesting
part of the program was the short
cantata entitled, Santa has the
Grippe" which was we'll acted and
very funny.
At the Sunday morning service
there was special music by the choir
Mrs. Elise Fellows Whites violin
added its voice to swell the harmony
of sweet sounds and there was also
a charming violin solo played by Mrs.
White. fhe Christmas sermon given
by the pastor was entitled Naming
the Christmas Child"
A concert was arranged for Sun
day night but was postponed and
will occur next Sunday evening in
the church.
AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
The Christmas entertainment held
Saturday evening under the auspices
of the FIRST Baptist church was very
fine and was a credit to the young
people who managed it. The church
was crowded and chairs had to be
brought in. From the very begin
ming every one seemed to enjoy
himself in the highest degree and
the compliments for the actors who
did so we'll were very numerous.
There was also a chorus of Christ
mas Waits and a chorus of the
children. The scene was court
room in which Santa had his trial
and was pronounced no fake
A very interesting Xmas service
was observed Sunday morning.
There was good attendance. Sew
eral selections were given by the
choir, under the leadership Of Miss
Florence Wyman. The pastor spoke
from the words: I'm the Fullness of
Time" 1t was very impressive
meeting, One feature of the service
was the pastors comments and
words of thanks in recognition of the
present in gold which friends OF the
church gave him as Xmas token.
AT THE SEVENTH DAY ADVENT
IST MISSION.
A very enjoyable evening was pass
ed December % at the Seventh Day
Adventist Mission room which was
the first among the church enter
tainments of this town to celebrate
the birth of our Saviour.
After the entertainment the chill
dren's hearts were made glad with
gifts from the tree which had been
prepared by parents and friends for
their pleasure and comfort. The
program consisted of songs, read
ings recitations, etc.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30
.FREEPORT'S FIRE LOSS
FIFTY THOUSAND.
Burglars Believed to Have Started
Fire.

Early Tuesday morning at Freeport
the Davis block, Clark's hotel and
business blocks containing eleven
stores we're wept away by the flames.
The fire was discovered in Curtis &
Morton's store about o'clock and
those who arrived first were aroused
by the furious barking Of dog. They
were unable to enter the store but
saw the safe door open and there Is
likelihood that burglars operating
there started the fire.
Town Clerk Robert K. Randall
saved the town records, kept in Ran
dali & Keene's law office. The old
mansion, opposite the fire, where the
constitution of Maine was drawn up
80 years ago, escaped but 1t was
close call as was the case with the
postoffice nearby. The loss is esti-
mated at $50,000.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30

The grand jury commenced its ses-
sion at once. and will probably re-
main in session until Friday or Sat
urday. Beside the Buzzell homicide
case, a few larceny matters are to
be brought before that body and a
large number OF liquor matters.
The case of Walton & Walton
against the heirs of E. B. Hill, in
which the plaintiffs, attorneys-at-
law, brought suit for $12,65S for pro-
fessional services, and in which the
auditors awarded them $5,505.99, has
been assigned for Saturday, though
1t is reported that negotiations are
pending for a settlement.
The trial of civil cases commenced
at the opening of the afternoon ses-
sion, Tuesday, the first case to be
tried being that of Harlow E. Har-
vey vs.. North Anson Lumber Co.. a
special assignment from the Septem-
ber term. This Is an action In which
the plaintiff, resident of New Port
land, seeks to recover 1888. the value
OF a house, shed, and personal prop
erty destroyed by fire on April 10,
1906.
This case was continued through
Tuesday afternoon and all day of
Wednesday.
G. o. Small is attorney for the
plaintiff, and Augustine Simmons for
the defendant.
The cases thus far assigned will ex-
tend the sessions of the court to
Friday of next week.
Among the attorneys present from
out of town may be mentioned the
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATED IN OUR CHURCH.
ES WITH CAROLS AND GOOD CHEER
The Glad Voices Of Happy Children Make
Music Everywhere

Christmas was celebrated at all
our churches according to the good
old custom throughout Christendom.
The entertainments Friday and Sat
urday evenings were very attractive,
the Sunday morning sermons and
other services suited to the season;
and the special music on all these
occasions beautiful and inspiring.
AT CENTENARY METHODIST.
The exercises of Christmas even
ing in the vestry of the church pass
ed off very pleasantly. Parents and
friends and happy children enjoyed
the evening together The choruses,
the solos and Santa Claus reception
pieces were splendidly rendered by
the little folks and brought forth
frequent applause from the audi
ence.
The wondrous trees bore strange
fruit and were we'll laden. The
distribution of gifts was the scene
of excitement and pleasure. Each
scholar was remembered in some
way. The Christmas box stars were
especially enjoyed.
All Joined in voting the exercise
one of the best ever given and much
credit is due to the patience and
care of the teachers of the primary
department.
For Sabbath morning Centenary
church auditorium took on a cheer
full Christmas air under the skilful
| W
trees and flowers and festooning and
shining stars gave grace to the al
tar and organ and rostrum.
The pastors subject was: THE
Prince of Peace" The musical pro-
gram was under the direction of
Mrs. VIM Emery, chorister. The
singing by the vested choir was wor-
thy of special notice.
The evenings program will be re-
peated next Sabbath owing to the
storm which kept so many away
from the service.
AT THE BETHANY BAPTIST.
1t has been said that the enter
tainment and Christmas tree at the
Bethany Baptist church Friday even
ing was the best for several years
at least Considering the fact that
the Bethany people always give ex-
cellent concerts this was saying q
good deal.
At the close of a long and inter-
esting program Rev. Mr.. Merriam
introduced Cook and Peary. These
two gentlemen could not prove that
they had reached their goal and Bin
|
with the pole in his arms. This
caused a good deal of fun and was
good introduction to the unladlng
of Christmas trees filled with pres
ents. Charles Cleveland and Abner
Mitchell took the parts of the eX-
plorers.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30
MCDOWELL LECTURE
RECITAL
Given Under Auspices
of Woman's Club
Miss Morrison and Miss Evans Charm
Audience.

One of the features of special en-
tertainment in the Woman's Club
Calendar for the winter was the good
fortune of being able to obtain
musical treat in the Mcdowell Lee
ture-R Recital, which was given Monday
evening, December 81. in the Congre-
gational church parlors by Miss Mar
gerry Morrison of Skowhegan assisted
by Miss Mary c. Evans, contralto. of
Fairfield.
There was a very large audience
present, comprising not only the
members of the Club but invited
guests as we'll, and the program ar
ranged proved of unusual value and
pleasure In the absence of the pres
ident of the club. Mrs. Mary A. Bailey
presided and introduced Miss Morri-
son and Miss Evans.
The lecture proper on the life of
Mcdowell was given by Miss Morri-
SON her lecture being the substance
of that which she has been giving this
winter in New York city. She spoke
of the peculiar talent which Edward
Mcdowell possessed of interpreting,
through his musical compositions,
some of the deeper and richer mean
ings of life, She was pleased to call
this possession of McDowell's the
fifth sense that which links the hu-
man with the divine. She divided the
composers life into stages which
represented his gro With in his
musical ability or portrayed vary
ing characteristics as brought out in
his compositions. In each division
.iiss Morrison rendered several OF the
best known of McDowell's compost
tons, after which Miss Evans, ac-
companied by Miss Morrison, sang.
Preceding each division Miss Morri-
son gave a chapter out OF the com
poser's life. thus carrying through the
evening a connected narrative.
To attempt any praise of the work
of Miss Morrison or that of Miss
Evans would seem little short of mere
affectation. Both the playing of the
one and the singing of the other has
long been appreciated by the music
/ lovers of Skowhegan; but ii is doubt
full if either ever more completely
captivated an audience as on Monday
evening. From the opening song of
Miss Evans to the closing etude by
] interesting moment, and the large
audience showed its sense of appre-
citation by recalling the artists again
and again
The following is the program as
rendered
I'm Out-of-door Mood. Miss Nor
rison: To a Wild Rose, To a Water
/ lily, Indian Lodge, In Autumn. Miss
Evans: Midsummer Lullaby, The
Rose, In the Woods. The Swan Bent
Low
1.-THE Celtic Strain. Miss Morri-
son: The Eagle, Scotch Poem. Miss
Evans: Deserted.
III-Joy of Life. Miss Morrison
Arabesque Shadow Dance, Polonaise
Miss Evans: Thy Beaming Eyes
Merry Maiden Spring.
IV-Quips. Miss Morrison: Br'eT
Rabbit. Miss Evans: Just One More
| Idyl
V-The keynote. Miss Evans:
Sea-Song, In Deep Woods. Miss Nor
rison: BY Smouldering Embers, Con-
cert Etude.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30

Portland people are extending a
cordial welcome TO Franklin Sim
mons, the sculptor, who is in the city
born in Webster in 1899 and after get
ting a common school education at
Bath attended Bates. bowdoin and
Colby colleges. He has made his
home in Rome Italy. for many years.
coming TO Maine often for rest.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30

this will be discussed at the confer
ence thus provided for
The revision of the premium list for
the Somerset Central Fair was taken
up and a committee of FIVE. Messrs
{. ID. Miller. ]. w. Fogler, c. w. Day.
S. II. Bradbury and f. T. Goodrich
were selected to take the matter in
hand These gentlemen will maxi
their report at a subsequent meeting.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30

following: Attorney General Warren
c. Philbrook, John e. Nelson, Fred
w. Clair, Carroll N. Perkins, c. w.
Hussey, of Waterville; G. G. Weeks
of Fairfield; Augustine Simmons, No.
Anson; Thomas ]. Young and Tur-
ner Buswell, Solon; j. F. Holman
Athens; w. d. Brown, Charles Small
and Bernard Gibbs Madison; H.
Thurlough, Pittsfeld; T. Barrett, Ca
naan; F. l.. Ames,' Norridgewock.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30
COY. fERNALD APPOINTS Di y
BAR

Governor Feruald Tuesday appoint
ed Hon. Kendall u. Dunbar 9f basH-
ariseotta, for many years secretary
OF the Senate as his private secretary
10 FIJI the vacancy caused by the
death OF the late Hon William s
Cotton Of Lisbon Falls. There were
a dozen aspirants for the position in
Guiding three from the Governor
own county OF Androscoggin The ap-
pointment came TO Mr. Dunbar unso-
licited. The Office pays salary Of
$1,000 per annum.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30
S. J. COURT OPENED
ON TUESDAY
Civil Cases Commenced
That Day
Grand Jury In Session Till Friday or
Saturday.
COURT OFFICERS i:

COURT OFFICERS:
VIM. P. WHITEHOUSE
Justice Presiding
WIN. T. SEEKINS. Clerk
L. r. FOLSOM, County Attorney
]. STANLEY ESTES. Stenographer.
JOHN A. MOOERS, Sheriff
HIRAM P. THING, Messenger.
Deputies-Chas. H. Chute, Augustus
Gilblair, Skowhegan; Henry D. Brophy.
Fairfield Fred T. Stevens. Smithfield; !;
G. E. Folsom, Cambridge; r. S. Nc
Kennay, Harry H. Lessor. Madison; j.
S. Williamson, New Portland; Ansel A.
Eames, Flagstaff.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30
CARD OF THANkS.

We wish TO extend our sincerest
thanks to our friends and neighbors
who so kindly assisted Us during our
late bereavement
MRS. W. H. PARkMAN.
FRED PARkMAN,
EUGENE PARkAlAN
AND FAMILY,
HORACE PARKMAN.
CornYille, Dec. Is, 1903.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30
D. A. HA|G RECEIVES
PROMOTION
This Means Other Pro-
motions Also
knight Templars Tender Mr.. Haig
Informal Reception.

Announcement vas made recently
that David A. Haig for the past four
years local agent Of the mills OF the
American Woolen Company had been
promoted TO a position Of large re-
sponsibility. that of manager of the
II is understood that the Providence
branch of the American Woolen Co.
employs 1000 hands. and is one of
the largest mills which belongs to
this company. Mr. Haig has already
leased a house in Providence and
early the coming week will leave
town to take up with his new duties.
This promotion of Mr.. Haig has
meant other promotions among the
company's employees The former
agent of the Weybossett mills, F. H.
Carpenter, who was at one time
agent for the company here. has
been advanced TO the position OF gen
eral agent of all the mills of the
company. while Arthur Jones of this
town succeeds 10 the position made
vacant by Mr.. Haigs advancement
1t would seem that all these pro-
motions are most deserved. In the
case of Mr. Carpenter, who is we'll
and fayorably known in this town,
the new position will mean larger re-
sponsibilities which his recognized
business ability will splendidly match
AS for Mr.. Haig the promotion is
singularly we'll merited. He has
proved himself in every respect a
most able and diligent agent for the
company whose interests he has SO
faithfully served, and it is no more
than natural that the officers OF the
company should recognize this abil-
ity by advancing him to a position
of larger usefulness. Br. Jones, who
succeeds to the position OF local agent,
is a comparatively young man to be
given this place of trust. He has
been in the employ of the company
for a number of years and at the
time of his promotion was the de-
sigutr and superintendent. He is a
native OF Dover. y. H.
While the citizens generally will
rejoice with Mr. Haig in his good
fortune. they nevertheless feel a deep
sense of regret that he and Mrs. Haig
are to leave town. He has always
taken an active interest in all mat
ters which pertained to the growth
of Skowhegan while Mrs Haig has
been prominent in the social life of
the community, being a member of
the womens clubs. Mr.. Haig has
been past commander of the
Knights Templars and a director of
the Savings bank The good wish
es of their numerous friends will go
with them to their new home.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30

Tuesday evening last Mr.. Haig was
summoned to the Asylum of De Mo-
10y Commandery, ostensibly TO at
tend a committee meeting, but upon
arrival found about 40 Sir Knight
friends assembled. After greetings
George W. Cover. Esq, in we'll chos-
en- words, presented Mr.. Haig with
solid gold Past Commanders jewel
Although taken by surprise the re-
cipient acknowledged the honor
gracefully
Wednesday afternoon in his sffice
at the mills the good will OF the en-
ployes to their retiring agent was
evidenced by present Mr.. Haig with
beautiful solid gold watch.
Tuesday afternoon Mrs Haig ten
dered her friends of the younger set
delightful afternoon at whist,
twenty eight ladies participating. in
Guiding which were the members
of the Afternoon Whist club.
Last evening some twenty of the
gentlemen friends of Mr.. Haig were
bdden to his home for social ey-
ening and the pleasant occasion adds
but another memory of Mr.. and Mrs.
Haies delightful qualities as enter
tainers.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30

pr iers-H0rse Colic-Cure--
cures or money back--at any dealers;
insure your horse against collie. 1y9
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-06-24

number Of spectators or make the exc
eutions altogether private.
A man named Danvers was the last
victim. He was executed for the cold
blooded murder OF a farmer and his
wife. who had befriended him. The
scenes were extraordinary. Men and
women masked and In fancy dress pa
raded the streets. haitfns in front OF
the jail where the condemned man was
lying. ignorant Of his hnpendlng death.
10 sing comic songs with uproarious
cho-uses. VI. DeIbler. the executioner.
was the object Of frenzied ovations
whenever he left the privacy OF his ho-
tel, ard the cafes. restaurants and ho-
tells wee all packed On the night be
fore the execution no one seemed to 20
to bed. but remained on the streets
awaiting the execution. and once the
crowd OF masqueraders mockingly
sang DE Profundis" right under Dan
yers' cell.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-06-24
AN EARLY FLYING MACHINE.


Some twnty years ago Scotch in.
sentor devised the flying machine now
being built. as shown IN this ilIustra.
tion. AZ that time aerial navigation
was considered nothing more than
wild dream Of crazy inventors II Il
known as q gyropter and has two UNI.
brella-llke llftera or propcllers which
whirl. The skeleton Of The body. and
framework which supports the filters.
have yet to be covered in. Popular
Mechanics.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-06-24

New York City has 200 women's
clubs
The United States consumes $1,000
900 pounds OF tea annually.
The worlds demand of rubber
amounts to i25.Ooo.0oo pounds annually.
The death record OF the railroads In
New South Wales Is one In seven
years
The water OF the tropical oceans con-
tain more salt than that In other Iati-
tudes.
Less than per cent Of the public
has occasion TO make use Of the worlds
cables.
In spite Of the political workers Mrs.
Harriet Paul has been appointed clerk
OF the committee on corporations and
railroads IN the Colorado Assembly.
The only objection offered BY the po-
liticai workers to her was that the Of
fee represented part Of the spoiis and
should BY rights go 10 a man.
There are $3.50 trees in Paris. and
each tree has lot number. age. history
and condition recorded IN the books at
the Hotel de VILE. The appropriation
for this department is 10000 francs a
year. The work could not be done for
any such sum had It not been 80 thor
oughly done in the beginning in the
reign Of Napoleon III.-Technicai
World Magazine.
A contributor has had the curiosity
to look up J. y. Reds Burns Con-
cortance' and measure the amount of
space devoted to certain words. In
the result he found that Burns uses
the word heart more than any other.
the quotations under this word filling
no fewer than six Of the closely print
cd columns. Lass" friend and
heaven" come next. each having about
two columns. Glasgow News.
"stalwart." originally applied by Mr..
Blaine in 1877 to Republicans who
stuck to the bloody shirt" was later
appropriated to the Republicans who
were in favor OF the nomination Of
General Grant in 1880. and to Mr..
ConkIing's friends in New York az |
against Mr.. Blaine's and General Gar
fields, who were called "half-breeds..
"sfugwump' in its political sense des.
lgnated the Republicans who refused
70 vote for Mr.. Blaine In 1884.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-06-24

beauty chat is yours win be senslhis
enhanced.
The fiat effect on the top Of the head,
50 much in vogue at present. should not
he adopted BY the girl or woman Of
round. full-faced type. she should be
faithful to the pompadour raised well
above the forehead. and the hair pulled
slightly at the sides. no matter what
fashion demands.
Gray hair requires more care than
brown. blonde or black, in order 70
bring ont the delicate shade. II not
carefully washed and not immaculate
~ clean ii viii be streaky and inclined
to show yellowish tones. which are far
from pretty and not nearly so beeom-
ing and dignlfied as pure white or
gray.
The best way TO overcome serawny
arms is to practice tenslng exercises
many times daily. Stretch the arm &c
right angles to the body. holding them
selves very taut; clench the hand and
draw up to the shoulder, using as much
force as II lifting heavy weight. Re
peat until the arm begins TO get stiff.
Massaging the arms with hot olive oil
for fifteen minutes night and morn
ing win also help to make them plump
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-06-24

PoMPADoUR COMB. er windy days and
uphold the weight of Merry Widow
hats. This superstructure consists Of
a roll OF tine wire netting. inside Of
which are affixed three combs, curved
so that they conform TO the curve of
the roll. These combs. of course. pass
through the hair and hold both the
roll and the pompadour in place. The
advantage OF the wire roll over the
old-fashioned hair rat" are many and
obvious. 1t is much lighter and clean
er and cooler in summer and it holds
the hair up much better than the soft
hair ''rats With the old style
woman never knew but that the POM
padour might be mashed as fiat as
founder when She took her hat of.
With the wire roll she knows it won't
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-06-24


Nan unjustly accuses woman Of en-
1oying a monopoly of vanity, when, as
a matter of fact, no woman Is any
more vain than most men. and in some
respects mere man is so much more
vain than woman that comparison is
ridiculous A good many men spend
as much time as any belle over their
attire and the manner OF its assump-
ton on state occasions. but the real
vanity of man concerns his brains. He
likes a clever woman. but the very in
slant he suspects she is cleyerer than
he. he takes fright. His vanity IS
hurt.
Inasmuch as awe and love are not
given to rambling leafy lanes hand in
hand, and man in his superiority likes
TO believe woman dependent upon him
mentally as well as for creature needs.
the woman who is really clever will
never allow her cleyerness to obtrude
itself too strongly upon men, Wit is a
good servant, but bad master. The
girl who acquires a reputation for put
ting on airs, or being smart" is never
popular among men. The too-clever
woman is handicapped by her clever
ness 1t sometimes pays to pamper
foolish. egotistic man, and use wit
with discretion.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-06-24

They seem to be creeping up agaiu,
and may possibly reappear unblush-
ingly when the warm days come. after
having been pronounced completely out
Of fashion. They are certainly con-
venlent for summer wear, and all the
active exercises girls engage in out of
doors. They also have the further
advantage Of keeping clean, as long
sleeves never can. The long-sIeevetl
blouse has to go to the cleaner twice
as often as the short. But the latter
should be worn with discretion. When
arms are thin and red 1t is just as
well to afford them a friendly veil by
means Of sleeves